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

  Not Until I Tell You To "But Joshua had commanded the army, ‘Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout!’" – Joshua 6:10    People can fall into habits and rituals that substitute form for power. Scripture speaks of those who have a form of godliness but deny its power . Some believe worship lacks substance unless there is shouting, dancing, running, or falling out. Over time, this can become predictable routine driven by tradition rather than anointing.    Yet Scripture teaches that there is a time and a place for everything . The people of Israel shouted, marched, and praised but only when instructed. The Spirit leads into all truth. They did not shout until they were told to shout.    Walls in Scripture represent barriers separating cities, states, and nations. Physical walls like the Great Wall of China illustrate protection, boundaries, and limitation. T...

  Voluntary Imprisonment: Choosing to Be a Prisoner of the Lord (Ephesians 4:1)  "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beg you to walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called."   Ephesians 4:1 (KSB)    In Ephesians 4:1, the Apostle Paul makes a striking statement: "I AM the prisoner of the Lord." It’s a bold way to describe oneself, especially when our usual conversations about God focus on liberty and freedom. We often celebrate verses like, "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free" and "Whoever the Son sets free is free indeed." Yet here, Paul embraces the language of bondage not as something forced upon him, but as something he has chosen.    In biblical times, if someone could not pay a debt, they could voluntarily become an indentured servant. Some, once their debt was repaid, loved their master so much they chose to remain as “love slaves” willingly bound in service. Paul’s declaration reflects that sa...