Wendell Mickens

Seeking to empower, equip and educate a generation with the saving grace of JC..

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

The other events of Josiah’s reign & his acts of devotion . .are written…. 2 Chron 35:26-27

Josiah was a young king who tore down idolatrous worship he also failed to include God in his battle plans. Good decisions and bad choices. Let the work we’ve done speak for us today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

[None of Job’s friends] said a word to him, 
because they saw how great his suffering was. Job 2:13

At the beginning Job’s friends were sympathetic and provided a silent presence during the loss of his home, children and health. Discern the gift of presence today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

“You have kept what You promised Your servant David my father. You also spoke with Your mouth and have fulfilled it with Your hand, as it is this day.”
1 Kings 8:24 AMPC

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind. 1 Thess 4:13

Paul helps us see grief thru the eyes of hope bc of Jesus death. See grief differently today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Every day they continued to meet together. Acts 2:46

The early church had a discipline and dedication to grow together. Growth is fostered through community. Find your ‘they’ today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

People look at the outward appearance, 
but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

Samuel had to be corrected after his king search was based on exterior and surface expectations. God looks past the cover to see the interior. See within today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 1 John 3:20

When self-doubt and fear creeps in; God’s love for us overshadows the inadequacies. Appreciate God’s love for us today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

He will crush your head and you will strike his heel. Genesis 3:15

Sin has consequences yet God has a rescue plan in place. Adam and Eve broke allegiance in the garden and Jesus restored on the cross. Appreciate rescue today!!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Seek first [God’s] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

Jesus gives is an antidote for worry; seek. Worry is to be pulled in two different directions. Seeking is an intentional commitment. Don’t worry, seek today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild 
the wall. . . . Remember the Lord, who is great 
and awesome. Nehemiah 4:10, 14 esv

Nehemiah understood how great the task was to rebuild the wall but also recalled that God was greater. Remember who God is today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Whoever lives by believing in me will never die. John 11:26

Jesus is approached by his friend Martha about the sudden death of her brother Lazarus. Believing matters! Jesus responds with whoever believes never dies. Believe today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Paul challenged the church of Ephesus to prove their love for one another by being patient. Patience requires endurance by trusting in God. Be patient today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

[The Israelites’] cry for help because of 
their slavery went up to God. Exodus 2:23

The people received a new leader who did not know Joesph, that oppressed them. They cried and God heard them. God is attentive to our sincere pleas. Ask for help today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

“Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 124:8 AMPC

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25

Solomon helps us see that life presents options and those decisions have endings. Wisdom aids us to choose properly. Seek wisdom today!

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Blessed is the one who perseveres. James 1:12

James reminds us that there is reward for endurance. Blessed or pleasant disposition is the one who endures difficulties. Push through it today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5

David reminds us that sorrow & grief have an expiration date while joy is on the otherside of night. Nights speaks to moments of gloom. Joy is an internal celebration. Find joy in God’s comfort today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

A good person leaves an inheritance 
for their children’s children. Proverbs 13:22

Solomon states the importance of leaving something valuable for proceeding generations. Be unselfishly generous today!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Compel them to come in, 
so that my house will be full. Luke 14:23

Jesus shares a parable of a man inviting guests to a banquet. But many rejected and found alternative options. Keep inviting. Be welcoming today!!

[Wendell Mickens @Wcmick]

Stand firm in the one Spirit. Philippians 1:27

Paul encouraged the church to be unified considering they faced outside persecution and at times inside selfishness. Their commonalities in the faith and avoiding arrogance strengthened their unity. Be unified today!