Inspiration by Kathleen Nestor

I can hear the sound of the drums and the trumpet approaching me that day. It was the day that the boy scouts paraded down the street next t0 the town hall where I worked. Everyone wanted to see the parade. Hundreds of boys were camping somewhere nearby and they were parading down the streets in their own order. The music was pulsating. I felt the vibrations of the drum roll as the boys marched closer. I felt like jumping and dancing. Something was happening. It was as if I was getting happier and happier with such amazing sounds. It was like heaven on earth. They were playing one of the local songs, a calypso. It was so sweet that I felt like jumping but I restrained myself. The happiness I felt was contagious. Everyone was excited, but as the trumpet blast and drum rolls passed me, so did the happy feeling. Just like that a momentary feeling of euphora all gone. The joy of the Lord is important. Like the beautiful music I heard there are many things that give joy but joy ...

Have you ever seen a school yard fight in which a friend or family member was attacked and another friend or member jumped into the fight just because they felt that they could not just stand by and let someone get beaten up? Well you know what, we have someone who is ever present with us and is willing at any time to fight for us. God himself will fight for us. No battle is too big for Him! It is not the size of the battle, but the size of our God. He is bigger than any problem we can have, bigger than any battle. No weapon, the Bible says, formed against us will prosper and any tongue that has risen against us He will condemn. Our God is strong and mighty. He shows himself as captain of the host to protect. In Psalm 91 it says, "those who live in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the almighty." He will be our refuge and fortress, no harm will befall us, for He will command His angels to protect us and guard us in all our ways. When we call u...

One day my family and I had set out on a journey to visit a relative in the country area. The roads were steep and precipitous and this was the first time we were driving this truck because we borrowed it from a friend. We were going around the winding roads, then suddenly the truck spun around and somersaulted and turned toward a precipice, everything was out of control. The only one that could help was God himself. Immediately instinct came in and I shouted "Jesus". The truck stopped. What happened next was only short of a miracle. A peace filled the truck at that moment before stopping. There was no fear. When we stopped human nature took over, my knees were buckling when I looked down and saw what I was facing. The front of the truck stopped at the edge of the precipice. There was only a bit of dirt between our tires and the edge of the precipice. Death might of been certain, but it was not time for us. His angels were surely there, my cry to Him for help was heard. He wi...

Have you ever really given thought to what it is like to be a child of Royalty? What a privilege that is, the finest of everything available to you. Even the poorest of monarchies have their privileges, fine clothes, the best cars, the best seats at functions, the best schools, foods, the best of everything. Wow! I wish I was born into royalty. What privileges! You are Royalty! As long as you have God as your Father, then you are royalty. He sees everyone of us as very special. He who created the Kings and Queens, has also created and destined us to greatness. We are the apple of his eye. Everyone of us He sees as unique, special in His eyes, full of his love and goodness, increased with boundless possibilities and giftings, set free to walk into dimensions of greatness. You are a child of the King! You are a child of the great king Jehovah, so walk like children of a King. Let your mindset be that of royalty, special, favored and blessed. Your rights and privileges are boundless becau...

My daughter told me the story of a college student who had to see one of his professors about an urgent matter. The secretary was expecting the professor back soon. The student waited. One hour slipped by and the student began to get tired of waiting and decided to leave. Guess what? Two minutes after the student left the professor came into the office. Only 2 minutes later. Waiting is hard to do Today, I want to encourage you to hold on for the thing you are hoping for. A change is coming your way. You may be at your wits end and cannot see the of the road, do not get afraid or nervous, frightened or give in to your circumstances. Everything or everyone might have failed you, your expectations might have been dissappointed in the past but do not give up. Stay put, try again, ask again and you will get a breakthrough. While waiting Keep your focus, pray daily for God's help and guidance, read and practice the word of God, stay in his presence and hope in his love and goodness. WAIT...

I loved to hear the song that was played at the beginning of the early morning devotional program on the radio. It was a pleasure and I looked forward to hearing it. "Be still my soul, the lord is on thy side." God was on my side. It gave me the assurance, comfort and confidence for the day. The Lord is on my side. The Lord Jehovah himself, strong and mighty, loving and kind is on our side. Today you can have this same joy that I feel when I hear these words. Be still. The Lord is on thy side. Be Still my Soul by Katharina Schlegel (Verse 2) Be still my soul; your God will undertake To guide your future as in ages past Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake all now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still my soul the waves and wind still blow The Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below

Come Every day is a celebration. God's creation celebrates each dawn's awakening. A new day, a new season, life as we know it is not the same. Another gift of day light, a celebration of creation. As each day brings with it a sense of order, God's divine plan unfolds (for his creation). For some it is a season of joy and laughter, for others pain and grief. Whatever the dawn brings we rise to greet it with grace and gratefulness, pain or solitude, as we comfort ourselves in the awareness of his presence and his loving care for us all, knowing that our excellent creator knows and does all things well. We look to him in praise and gratitude seeking his help to walk with the same gracefulness in joy or in sorrow, knowing that whatever state we are in, it is but for a season. We understand that seasons come and seasons go, but through all the changes we keep strong as we remain in his presence, in prayer, whether silent or verbal. He is always there for us. Though it may seem a...