There is a misconception that when we accept Jesus as our Lord & Savior, our faith must be perfect. No doubt. No questions. No mistakes. Just rock-solid perfect faith. But that's not true. Faith is dynamic. It grows as we journey with Yahweh. And there is beauty in that growth.

As we proceed on our faith-based journeys, there are times when we come upon someone who can use some assistance with their journey. While stopping to help them can slow us down, it is worth it. For we were not intended to take this journey alone. There is a Lot out there who could benefit from our wisdom. There is a Lot out there who needs us.

Like Abraham, there is a purpose for all of our lives. But in order to fully walk in it, there are some tests that we must pass. What do we need to do to pass the inevitable tests? While there can be as many answers to that question as people asking, there is one constant that is true for all. And Abraham serves as an excellent example. Join us as we examine the spiritual tool that allowed Abraham to pass his test final exam.

While Abraham was a mighty man of faith, he was not perfect. He had his struggles. But in the midst of impatience, doubt, and a struggle to understand the Father's ways, he remained faithful unto the Father who also remained faithful unto him. There was a tug and pull in their relationship that unlocked blessings, increased confidence, influenced others, and generated praise.

Jacob took advantage of his twin brother's overly dramatic evaluation of his hunger and purchased the birthright for pennies on a dollar. Then the hustler tricked his father, Isaac, into blessing him instead of his brother Esau. But, Yahweh, God the Father still promised to bless Jacob and be with him anyway. Why? He made a promise and as a promise keeper, the Father is faithful.

We all have been created for a purpose and equipped with the tools to accomplish that purpose. However, there are seasons in our lives when our actions do not match the man or woman of God that we have been created to be. But Yahweh, God the Father, sees the best in us in spite of us and He is faithful.

There are times in our lives in which we find ourselves wrestling with the Father for the peace, joy, strength, anointing, guidance, etc. that only He can provide. For Jacob, it was protection. He needed to be protected from the fury of his twin brother Esau. As they wrestled, the Father told Jacob to let Him. But Jacob refused to let the Father go unless...

I will not let you go unless you bless me. Those were the persistent words of Jacob as he wrestled with the pre-incarnate Lord @ Penuel. After the wrestling match was over, Jacob's issue is still there. His twin brother, Esau, is speeding towards him with 400 men. But Jacob humbles himself before Esau and that humility leads to a much-needed reconciliation.

Joseph's brothers hate him. Why? Because their father, Jacob, treats Joseph better than them. And to make matters worse, Joseph has this dream that he would rule over the brothers that he shares with them. Infuriated, they eventually sell him into slavery. But the Lord is with Joseph! He causes Joseph to prosper and continues to be with Joseph after he is falsely accused of sexual assault.

Joseph is sitting in an Egyptian dungeon for being falsely accused of sexual assault. This does not look like his dream. While there is nothing, he can do about the unjust circumstances that landed him here, he can do something about the way he handles his unjust circumstances. What does he do? Join us and see.

There are times in which the situations of life, the famines of life will force us to let go of that which we treasure the most. For Jacob, the famine was forcing him to let go of Benjamin, the baby boy and only remaining son of his beloved Rachel. For you, it may be someone or something else. But in order for you to enjoy the abundant life that Jesus promised, you must let go of that inhibiting treasure, shed your fear and let El Shaddai have His way.