The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  Divine Order: Living in God’s Perfect Alignment (Genesis 3:1–7) "Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made..." – Genesis 3:1–7    God established divine order in the Garden of Eden from the very beginning. He created all things with purpose, gave humanity choices, set consequences, and provided clear commands. Everything was arranged in perfect harmony so that by following God’s good, orderly direction , people could live in abundance, peace, and purpose experiencing their own Garden of Eden. When divine order is followed, health, harmony, and provision flow naturally; but when this order is disrupted, disorder and confusion take root.     Firstly, disorder begins with the serpent. In Genesis 3, the serpent was a subject under Eve’s authority because God had given humanity dominion over all living creatures. Yet, when Eve entertained the serpent’s question about God’s command, she allowed a lesser bei...

  Change the Way You Look at Giving "They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God."   1 Thessalonians 1:9 (KJV)    In order for us to experience harmonious relationships , we must first change the way we look at giving. A healthy relationship is always mutual both giving and receiving. But until we shift our perspective on giving, our relationships may remain filled with chaos, confusion, contention, competition, and comparison.  The Apostle Paul thanked the church at Thessalonica for the way they received him. In the same way, God calls us to create harmony in our relationships by embracing a new way of seeing giving. Let’s look at three truths that will transform the way we give. 1. I cannot give you what I do not have.    If I don’t have a million dollars, I cannot give it to you no matter how much I love you. Many of our frustrations come from expecting people to give us something they simply do not ha...