By Derek Prince Ministries In our study thus far, one truth has become clear: there is a profound sense of mystery surrounding the Holy Spirit. Even so, He has chosen to reveal Himself extensively through the Scriptures. This is the starting point for all of our interaction with the Holy Spirit. What do the Scriptures tell us about Him? So far in this series, Who Is the Holy Spirit, we have learned that He is the third Person of the Trinity, in which “oneness” and “plu

As Christians, we understand that love for God is fundamental to all spiritual life. We can know and love God as our Father and Jesus, His Son, as our elder brother—the first two Persons of the Godhead. But when it comes to knowing and loving the Holy Spirit, how do we enter into a relationship with this mysterious third person of the Trinity? As I said in my previous letter, the purpose of this Teaching Legacy Series, Who Is the Holy Spirit, is to help you understand

Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. KJV Do you want the assurance that God is in control of your way, your life? That He is directing and guiding your decisions and ready to solve your problems? Those words are the key to that assurance. “In all thy ways acknowledge Him,” that is, the Lord. At every pause, at every turning point, at every moment when you can, relax and just breathe for a moment, and you are not pressed for s

Psalm 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. NIV What does it mean to be free? Does it mean that you just do anything you please at any time? That you throw off all order and restraint, you’re just self-indulgent, self-pleasing, self-willed. Let me tell you, friend, and I speak from personal experience, in my own life and in the lives of many others whom I’ve counseled from time to time, that’s not real freedom. That’s slavery. It’s sla

Dear Friend, Are things getting worse instead of better? Are you wondering why? Do you need a word of encouragement right now? Sometimes you and I face situations in our lives that seem to be trending down rather than up, in spite of all our prayers and petitions for improvement. When things get worse instead of better, we wonder what the Lord is doing—or not doing. It may seem strange to say, but when added problems arise, it is often just a little more water

In the Book of Hebrews, we’re told that we’re partakers of a heavenly calling. Yet, we often forget that a calling has two parts. In order to get “to” our calling we must move away “from” something else. We can’t always see where we’re going to end up in our calling, but we can see what we need to move away from. What is it that your calling is moving you away from? Start right now by moving away from that which is hindering you, and you’ll move towards the goal. If you’re to

Psalm 110:3 Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy majesty, from the womb of the dawn your young men will come to you like the dew. NIV, RSV Remember that God is a God of battles. He’s a man of war; He’s called “the Lord of Hosts,” that is, the Lord of Armies. In the Old Covenant, the Lord appeared to Joshua as the captain of the Lord’s army. Today, God is gathering His army. The Scripture makes it clear that the present age is going to close w

By Derek Prince Ministries Dear Friend, Have you hit the wall regarding a particular situation? After applying every spiritual solution you know, is there still no change? Are you wondering what to do next? You and I run into certain issues in our lives (and with those whom we love) which stubbornly resist all efforts and remedies. We pray, we fast, we trust, we relinquish the matter to the Lord. Still, there the situation stands—unmoving. What else can we do?

Psalm 106:13–15 They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel: but lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. KJV That’s a description of Israel in their relationship with God during the forty years in the wilderness. God had performed mighty miracles on their behalf. He’d redeemed them out of Egypt. He’d made provision for them in all their desert wandering. But Isr

By Derek Prince Ministries Dear Friend, Is there an area of your life you haven’t yet relinquished to the Lord? Maybe a part you have declared as “off limits,” reserving the right to keep it under your control? An aspect of your life you consider “mine, all mine”? Are you reluctant about handing over the keys? You and I know that being a follower of Jesus is not just a one-time isolated event. The Christian life is a walk—a series of incremental steps of faith a

Job 38:31-32 -God Speaking to Job- 31 “Can you bind the chains of Pleiades or loosen the cords of Orion? 32 Can you bring out constellations in their season? Can you guide the Bear with her cubs? In the early days of the space race, much more was at stake than technological bragging rights. The USSR and the USA, with their competing and contradictory ideologies, were squaring off with each other in a great struggle for the hearts and minds of the human race. When the Soviet

Psalm 100:4–5 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. NIV How important it is for each of us to know the way into God’s presence. How do we enter in His gates? How do we come into His courts? There’s only one accepted way: We enter His gates with thanksgiving; we enter His courts with praise. It’s as we come t

Dear Friend, Is something from your past weighing you down? Does it impede your relationship with Jesus—keeping you from moving forward? Have you found it hard to let it go? Making progress in the Christian faith can be an uphill climb for each of us. Life carries its share of hurts and barriers, and dealing with them is a tough job. Nevertheless, because Jesus calls us onward, our obedience to His will often requires us to let the past go. Simple, Yet Profound

Psalm 94:18–19 When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. NIV One thing I’ve always loved about the picture of God that we find in the Bible is this: that God is so understanding. He knows our weaknesses. He knows our frailties, and He does not ask of us that which we are not able to give. All He asks is that we give what we have – and beyond that, His grace supplies.

Psalm 92:12–15 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” NIV There are some beautiful pictures of what the life of a truly righteous man is like. He is compared to two trees; a palm tree first of

Psalm 62:1–2; 5–6 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. NIV There is one very important word that occurs four times in succession in those verses that I’ve just read. The word is “alone.” My soul finds rest in God alone.

By Derek Prince Ministries Dear Friend, How can we keep our relationship with Jesus fresh and lively? How do we restore and maintain that “first love” intimacy that marked our early days of walking with the Lord? As we journey in our Christian faith, sometimes we tend to sink into a bland, almost lethargic routine in our relationship with Jesus. We don’t intend to do so; it just seems to overtake us if we are not careful. I recently received an email fro

By Derek Prince Ministries Dear Friend, Do you aspire to be a wise and understanding person? Is that how others primarily see you? Wouldn’t that kind of wisdom be a wonderful goal to set for the coming year? Wisdom is a commodity we always need, especially in present times with the challenges we face—both personally and globally. Not just any old wisdom will do. We need the heavenly wisdom that comes to us from the Holy Spirit of God. I believe this is a

Psalm 47:1, 5–6 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to God; sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. NIV That’s the Bible’s picture of the response that’s appropriate to God in His power and in His glory. The one specific word that sums up that which God’s greatness, grandeur should provoke from you and me is the word praise, but a very all-

Psalm 50:14–15 Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. NIV There’s the divine way out of trouble. You’re in the midst of trouble, pressures are against you, and you don’t see any way out. But there is a way up, a way to God: “Sacrifice thank offerings.” That sounds senseless, doesn’t it? In the midst of all the pressures and the trouble, stop worrying an