Hi Brian!

The word for this week is 'thanksgiving'! We find it in these verses in the New Testament:

2 Corinthians 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. KJV

2 Corinthians 9:10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. KJV

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. KJV

Colossians 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. KJV

Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; KJV

Revelation 7:11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. KJV

These are all the Greek word "eucharistia". Strong's Concordance says: gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God as an act of worship). Vine's Expository Dictionary says: "Thanksgiving" is the expression of joy Godward. Believers are encouraged to abound in it.

I am sure that this is the reason that Thanksgiving was made a holiday in America! All thanks ultimately goes to God for all that He has done, AND all that He is going to do! This is particularly true of the times in which we are coming out of and the great times that we are promised are on the way! As you spend this Thanksgiving with your beautiful and wonderfully blessed family, remember that WE are very thankful for all of you! We pray that this next year will be one of extraordinary blessings, prosperity, favor and anointing for you all! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Here is Brandon Lake with "Gratitude":

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!

Hi Brian!

This week I just want to encourage both you and Kristine. I know that there may be many changes as the new administration steps into their roles! The basics of all that they plan on doing are for the ultimate good of this nation, but change always has effects. Some of those may be difficult to deal with, but I want to remind you both of this promise in Luke 6:38:

38 Give, and [gifts] will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over,  For with the measure you deal out [with the measure you use when you confer benefits on others], it will be measured back to you. AMP

You both, and your girls, have already given SO MUCH! There is not a family at The Spoken Word Church who have not received something that you have given! Some of those things were brand new, with tags on! So, when you are faced with things that may APPEAR to have negative results, remember all that you already have 'in the bank' and expect extraordinary FAVOR, BLESSING, HONOR and CREATIVITY! Then, after you have increased your expectation level with this promise, here is another that you can count on! Proverbs 18:16:

16 A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. AMP

I cannot wait to see how our GREAT GOD works all things out for YOUR BLESSING and BENEFIT! Here is a song by Brandon Lake well suited for these times! "Fear Is Not My Future":

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!

Hi Brian!

The word for this week is "cost". We find it in this verse of Scripture in the New Testament.

Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?  KJV

This is the Greek word "dapane. Strong's Concordance says: to devour, expense (as consuming).  There is a price to pay for every promise inthe Word of God! JESUS has already paid HIS part. OUR part is to study and meditate on the Word of God until the understanding comes and faith rises! Everything that has been provided for us in our new and better Covenant will COST us time, energy and faith to believe and receive! There are moments when it can seem HARD and may also seem to take a long time, BUT, the main thing is that God's PROMISES are OURS and HE has no lack! Here, to illustrate this TRUTH is Brandon Lake with a new song called "Hard Fought Halleujah":

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!

Hi Brian!

It was SO good to see you all yesterday! Your home is always so warm and inviting and your girls are so loving and fun! I hope we get to see all you more! I am still a little lacking in computer access this week. Nothing from my old one that I use for Bible study could be transferred to the new one yet. So today I am just going to share a verse that comes to mind when I think of you all! Proverbs 22:1:

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

The word name here is the Hebrew word "shem". Strong's Concordance says: honor, authority, character. Thayer's Greek Lexicon adds: fame, reputation. When we chose to pursue God's will rather than wordly things, HE rewards that attitude with favor, position, Wisdom, honer, reputation AND riches and honor! You, Kristine and your family are the first ones I think about when I see this verse! It is such a blessing to witness how GOD blesses you! We are praying for many more wonderful, fun and adventurous journies for the Weber family! Here is another of my favorite songs by Brooke Ligertwood and Brandon Lake called "Honey In The Rock":

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!