Luke 9:38-43

 38 And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only son, 39 and a spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams, and it throws him into a convulsion with foaming at the mouth; and only with difficulty does it leave him, mauling him as it leaves. 40 And I begged Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.” 41 And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” 42 Now while he was still approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. Luke 9:38-43 taken from the NASB

Superpower...

Ever wonder what kind of superpower you would have? I wouldn't mind the power of flight or to read people's minds. This came to me this morning as I was reading the bible about superpowers and God. Jesus cast out demons, healed the sick, made the blind see, and the lame walk, He had the power to do this. So, what superpower to do you want to have, we can't have most of the ones you can think of but the ones that Jesus had like casting out and demons and such, we can have and use to take down the devil and his demons. I talk about the devil and evil a lot because it is real not to give him homage but to recognize that evil and the devil exists. That power that God had we have inside of us, and we can perform miracles just like him. So, superpower is not just a myth or something unattainable it is something we have given to us by God. So, go Forth with power and know that you have the power with God's help to take down the devil and all that he has. There is nothing we can't do with God's power and help. He is the God of the impossible. He gave this charge to his disciple's, and he gives us that same charge. 13 And they were casting out many demons and were anointing with oil many sick people and healing them.  Mark 6:13

So, as you go through your day God with power and might for God is with is!!!!!

For more proof of what I talked about today, read all the books of the apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It is written about these through all the chapters. 

Verse taken from the NASB

Exodus 2:24-25

 24 So God heard their groaning; and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 25 And God saw the sons of Israel, and God took notice of them. Exodus 2: 24-25 taken from the NASB

Church, Action Required...

 Today as I was praying, I got this thought and thought that I would share it with you. As you go to church today don't sit there and then leave. Get up and leave it all at the altar of God, the pulpit of God, the sanctuary of God. Today I feel more than ever in the spirit that we need to get up and worship the Lord Almighty with everything we have. Church Isn't some show you sit there and watch, it requires that you engage. some churches just let you sit there may even prefer that; some churches let chapping happen during worship but nothing else, some churches sing quite songs and are timid. In this hour the church can no longer be quite and timid they need to be loud and proud about their faith In Jesus Christ and lift up God to all the nations. so, if you go to church and sit there what good is that other than you can say that you went to church is someone asks or to show I was here but, I did nothing, but I was there. God wants us to worship him with all that we have. Psalm 95:6 Come, let’s worship and bow down, Let’s kneel before the Lord our Maker. There is action required in this verse. so, as you go to church today there is action required. In the NASB it talks about worship 180 times for various things. I think that is quit a few times so it must be important. So go to church and participate and don't be a viewer. If your church isn't into that sort of thing if your lead to by the spirit to do so don't let that stop just go for it and maybe, you will start a revival in your church. I leave you with this verse Psalm 96:1 A Call to Worship the Lord the Righteous Judge. Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Luke 7: 31-35

 31 "To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32 They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a song of mourning, and you did not weep.’ 33 For John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ 34 The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a heavy drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35 And yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” Luke 7: 31-35 verse taken from the NASB

Legacy...

What kind of legacy do you want to leave? Do you want to leave a legacy of bitterness, hate, a legacy of sin, a legacy of seeking the world, a legacy of angry or a legacy of something else? I would like to leave a legacy that I worshiped God and did what was right in God's sight. It talks about this in Psalms 112: 1-3, it says, Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments. His descendants will be mighty [e]on the earth; The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, And his righteousness endures forever. 

That is not easy in a world of full of sin and a world with many temptations (Jesus was the only perfect one).  What do you want people to remember about you? Take time today and see what people will remember about you, what kind of legacy do you want to leave. If there are changes you need to make, make them immediately and do not wait. Pray about it. Prayer is so important in anything you especially if it's life changing stuff. I believe pray is so important that I will mention it every chance I get. There many more verse about Legacy. That this must be an important thing we need to pay attention to. Things like this make me think of the message I talked about music and what kind of music are you listening to Godly or world music more. God should always come first. I also talked about what you put your hope in God the world and that also relates to this. how because we need to put God first to leave a legacy that we Glad to leave to people around us. 

So, worship God, make changes and leave a Legacy worthy of leaving!!!

Take a look at these verse about legacy 

• Psalm 78:4.
• Deuteronomy 6:5-7.
• Psalm 145:4.
• 2 Timothy 2:2.
• Matthew 6:20-21.
• 2 Timothy 4:6-8.
• Psalm 112:1-3. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall...
• 2 Timothy 4:1-22. Take Mark and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 12 And Tychicus have...
• Psalm 103:17.
• Proverbs 13:22.
• 2 Peter 1:12-15.
• John 17:20-25.
• Joshua 4:21-22.
• Proverbs 22:6.
• Exodus 20:5-6.
• Ruth 4:11.
• Deuteronomy 6:6-9.
• Proverbs 17:6.
• Deuteronomy 12:28.
• Joshua 24:14-15.

Listen taken from reformedwiki.com/verses/legacy/kjv

Verse taken from the NASB

Luke 6: 20-38

 20 And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man. 23 Rejoice on that day and jump for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For their fathers used to treat the prophets the same way. 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. 25 Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when all the people speak well of you; for their fathers used to treat the false prophets the same way.       

27 "But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who are abusive to you. 29 Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic from him either. 30 Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back. 31 Treat people the same way you want them to treat you. 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners in order to receive back the same amount. 

35 But love your enemies and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil people. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6: 20-38 taken from the NASB

In your Heart...

In this day and time should we go with hate towards anyone, should we turn our eyes from God, should we blame others in this day, should we only think about ourselves because if what is going in the world. No, we should not!!!  How can you have hate, angry or anything in your heart when we have a mighty God who will take care of us. He is victorious as I have said. So, in the past there are family member that I have said I do not like go as far as hate and others too, but I pray for forgiveness for this thing each and every day. For in this time, I feel in my spirit that is not worth putting stock in. it says In Luke 6: 27 " But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, and goes further is verse 29 Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic from him either. We need to love thy neighbor and turn to Christ.

One thing I am learning and understand is not to blame or hate anyone. You may blame our president for the current problems or our government but why blame them instead band together with other Christians and Pray for them because you cannot change them by blaming them or complaining about them, only God can change them. You may blame That person or this person but instead of blame, pray for them or the situation.

Should we turn against God in our present time no, we should dig deeper. We need to band together as Christians and become a force that cannot be broken. Instead of division we need to be in unity. we need to create a bond that cannot be broken. It talks about that in the bible as well. In this hour and time let's stop the division of the church and come and unity as one.

So, if you have anything of these things in your heart today ask God to forgive you of these things. why put stock in turning from Jesus but bond today with other Christians. Go forth and bring others to Jesus.

So, ask God for forgiveness of anything that is not holy in your heart. 

Verse taken from the NASB

Luke 5:31

 31 And Jesus answered and said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. Luke 5:31 taken from the NASB

Healing and A Prayer!!!!!!

 people are getting sick. Over the last few days, I have heard people who I know getting sick. my God is mightier than any sickness and there will be completely heling in this bodies as I write and as you read. anyone today who is sick will be healed in Jesus' name. The Overwhelming power of Jesus Healing power will flow like a river on all who are sick and need healing.

God, I praise and thank you for another day.

I pray now for anyone who is sick and needs healing

that You would pour you healing spirit upon them and

Heal them in a mighty way today

You are the great doctor and only by your spirit can people be healed

protect and guide then in there healing today

let no evil or bad spirits befall them today

surround them in your presents 

Amen

Luke 4: 18-19

 18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He anointed Me to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent Me to proclaim release to captives,
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set free those who are oppressed,
19 19 To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.” Luke 4: 18-19 taken from the NASB

19l njTo proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.”

Bringing people to Christ tool...

 Today's message is a gripping tale one with... Think of a book that has sold millions of copies worldwide, keep that in your mind. Don't we all love a good story just like the book you are thinking about. How do you tell people about Christ, this is one to do just that? I was thinking about his at church last night and thought about during prayer worship and reading the word, so I thought I share it. Instead of preaching you're going to hell unless you repent and come to Jesus, which is good but a bit strong and can put some people off. Some may need that, and you can discern if that is the right way to go. But the method I'm talking about is telling them a story. Simply ask them if they like to hear a story, who doesn't like a good story right? I know I do and reading the bible there are many stories that are quite gripping. some of the Old Testament bible reads like a soap opera. it's quite good. To start with before you ask people you need to pick the story you are going to tell them. You do not need to tell the story word for word, for who can remember every word, maybe there are some but that's not the point. after you ask the person, and they say yes tell them the story. After the story is over tell them where it came from and tell them there are many others in the bible just like this one and that is the God that I serve. personally, I would not pick Noah, in that story He wipes everyone except Noah out the earth, but you can discern in the moment the story you will use. 3 Now Moses was pasturing the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; and he led the flock to the [a]west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God.  This a start to a great story of Moses and the people of Israel in Egypt. Hopefully by you telling this story it starts a conversation and that is all it takes.

the steps in order so it easy for you to remember and use this effective tool to bring people to Jesus.

1. Pray about it (I did not mention that above) but I always mention prayer and we should do it with everything we do.

2.Select the story or stories you want to tell people

3. Ask people if they want to hear a story but do not tell them where it came from until you are finished

4. Tell them the story

5. Tell them where the story came from and the God you serve

6. Hopefully that start a conversation

Those are the six steps in a nutshell.

Hopefully this becomes and effective to tool for you to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3: 4-6

 4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one calling out in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight! 5 Every ravine will be filled, And every mountain and hill will be lowered; The crooked will become straight, And the rough roads smooth; 6 And all flesh will see the salvation of God!’” Luke 3: 4-6 Taken form the NASB

Waymaker...

I wanted to drive home a point today. I got feeling in my spirit that I should listen to the song Waymaker by Michael W. Smith so; I found the sound and listen to it. It got me thinking that God is a way maker when there is no way. Even in the darkness God can make a way. I talked if you're going through something go with God and let go. God is the God of miracles, the God of the impossible and He will make a way. No matter what the circumstance, God will make a way. If you need healing, breakthroughs, chains broken, walls crashing down, victories, finances, strength, wisdom protection, God will make a way. He Is always with you and will never forsake you. He is the way, the truth, and the life. If things seem bad and you cannot get through it take heart God has made a way in any circumstance, you are going through. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Psalms 3: 6 this chapter talks about wisdom, and I believe that what I'm talking about takes wisdom. As the verse says acknowledge Him and he will guide your path. The song that just came on my phone is talking about prepare ye the way of the Lord. This is something you should pay attention to. I knew the album I was playing and knew the song on the album but didn't realize it match with today's message. the bible talks a lot about making a way for us. another example is John 1:23 He said, “I am the voice of one calling out in the wilderness, ‘Make the way of the Lord straight,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.” what an amazing verse. I've talking about making a way and that is what God is a way maker. So, go and take heart today that God is a way maker and will make a way in all circumstances, lighting the way for you to follow.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/waymaker-feat-vanessa-campagna-madelyn-berry/1450522153?i=1450522275

https://music.apple.com/us/album/prepare-ye-the-way-digital-edit/293519814?i=293519901

All verse taken from the NASB

Week Four Playlist

 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/week-four-playlist/pl.u-qxylAz5t22J6a1

1. Overcomer by Antioch Church & Julie Bennett

2. Open My Eyes by Panam Percy Paul 

3. Freedom Reigns by Jason Upton

4. The Lord Reigns by Klaus

5. When I Think of You (feat. the African Children's Choir) by Michael W. Smith 

Luke 2: 29-32

29 "Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 31 Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:
32 32 A light for revelation [r]for the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.” Luke: 2 29-32 taken from the NASB

Lukewarm Faith....

 In school you picked to be one side or another when PE took place or at lunch when you played on the playground. That's just like in Christianity we have to pick as side whether we want to be with the winning side or be with losing side. The different between the school and the Christian side is that in the Christian side there has already been told of the winner and the loser. the winner is Jesus Christ out lord and savior. The good news is that the devil loses every time. You can't be on both sides you have to choose one side or another. You can't have lukewarm faith; you have to be on fire for God. 

You cannot live for the world and for God. god talks about this lukewarm faith in Revelation: 15 'I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth.  God wants to be hot or cold not lukewarm. I don't know about you, but vomit is gross, and I don't want to be going through that. I want to be hot for God and on fire for his kingdom not worldly things of this earth because it will all pass away. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. In a song by Third Day it says, runnin' for you heart till I am soul on Fire. 

We are to be on fire for God each and every day for as I said you cannot live for the world and for Jesus Christ. in Matthew is says, 24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. So, are you hot or cold?  If you try to serve the world and to serve God, you will hate one and love the one. Be on fire for the winning side that is Jesus Chris.t

So, check your temperature and see whether you are hot or cold. if you need to make adjustments do so today don't wait so you don't become vomit.

all verse taken from the NASB.

Luke 1: 46-55

46 And Mary said “My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. 50 And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him. 51 He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things And sent the rich away empty-handed. 54 He has given help to His servant Israel in remembrance of His mercy, 55 Just as He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.” Luke 1:46-55 taken from the NASB

Joy Joy Joy!!!!!!!!

The Joy of the lord is our strength. I've got the joy down in my heart. Joyful joyful we adore thee. I got joy joy joy. We are to have joy not just joy but abundant joy. God gives us abundant joy in our hearts, and I know that we don't always feel joyful, but we are to feel joyful. I got this felling that about joy. today as I was worship before I started typing I felt uncontrollable joy. This joy comes from the lord and cannot be taken away from no one not even the devil. We are to go joyfully about our day but that is not always easy to do. in a song it talks about called Trading my Sorrow by Darrel Evens it says, though the sorrow may last for the night His joy comes in the morning. His joy is to come and come in abundant and overwhelm our soul. 

I pray right now as I type for this type of joy to come to you today and fill your soul with this joy and it be abundant. that all sorrow from the night be taken away and the joy be saturated in their soul. set their soul on fire for your joy and go forth today in the joy and let it show to all the world that joy only you can provide. In Jesus Name Amen

https://music.apple.com/us/album/trading-my-sorrows/715788974?i=715789230

https://music.apple.com/us/album/joyful-joyful-feat-kesha-shantrell-sean-beck-cbc-choir-live/1443545836?i=1443545838

Mark 16: 15-18

 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 The one who has believed and has been baptized will be saved; but the one who has not believed will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16: 15-18 taken from the NASB

Where do you Put your Hope?

 Where do you put your hope? Some put there hope in a flag or in medicine or self-help books or in things of evil. So, where do you put your hope. I talked about hope yesterday, that God gives hope. That is where I put hope in Jesus Christ. No other hope can do the what the Hope of Jesus Christ offers. a flag will wither away, medicine will cease to work, self-help book will turn to dust and what are you left with, feeling good for a while but it won't last, or the evil things will wash away, and not be there anymore. The hope that Jesus Christ offers will never wash away or turn to dust. His hope is everlasting and is all powerful. So, if you put your hope in Jesus Christ not even the devil can take that away from you. There is hope today and it's not some ancient thing you read about in the bible. God mercies are made new every day and it for us in today's time. If need hope today just ask for it and receive from Jesus Christ it is free. the hope that he gives has already been paid for. Take hope that I have already overcome the world. Amen to that. We should be shouting from the rooftops for that one. God sees al that you put your hope in and still offers his hope. so, no matter what you are going through God hope is there for you to reach and grab it to take it and apply it to your circumstance, problem and to your life. So, go forth and take this hope and have a joyful and blessed day.

Jeremaiah 29:11

 11 For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremaiah 29:11

Not something I am reading but I felt in my spirit that I should share this verse today. 

Hurting but Jesus Offers Hope...

 I was sensing in my spirit that there are people who are hurting today. There is hope today for these people and that hope is Jesus Christ who is in heaven. He is all the hope we need. No other hope that can help us like His great Comfort and Wisdom. I have no clue what you are going through today but take hope Jesus has overcome the world. Whatever you are going through raise a hallelujah to God. I don't often watch music videos, but I watched the live video for Raise a Hallelujah the live version and it talked about a young boy in their church that was not doing well and looking like he would not make it but as one of the main singers heard that news he got this lyric, I raise a hallelujah. No matter what you are going through Praise God and take the hope that Jesus offers and take comfort in that. No matter what comes God is Victorious. He is he victorious in a mighty way. nothing you're going through is too big for God, so give it to Him and take the hope he offers and go forth shouting I raise a hallelujah to God.

So, if you need hope today Jesus offers hope.

https://youtu.be/awkO61T6i0k 

the link to the music video I talked about above.

Mark 14: 66-72

 66 And while Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the slave women of the high priest came, 67 and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and *said, “You were with Jesus the Nazarene as well.” 68 But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” And he went out onto the porch. 69 The slave woman saw him, and began once more to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them!” 70 But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “You really are one of them, for you are a Galilean as well.” 71 But he began to curse himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!” 72 And immediately a rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had made the remark to him, “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he hurried on and began to weep. Mark 14: 66-72 taken from the NASB

Under Attack, Prepare with Weapons...

What do you do when you feel under attack? what do you do when you fell the walls caving in? what do you do when you see may not be any hope for that circumstance or in life? There is hope today, I give you the weapons to use when you feel this way. This hope does not come from me but by God in heaven. 

First weapon when you start to feel this way call it out and pray to God for protection and tell the devil to go back down to where he belongs. Don't let the circumstance or the walls caving in or attack fester or manifest itself call it out right away. Don't ignore it will only get worse and that is not good. call it out, shout it out and seek God.

Second weapon is like the first but pray and don't stop praying till it goes away. pray loud and pray with conviction that will help you and protect you in that time of need. Prayer is a powerful weapon and is our communication with our Father in heaven. As I said he wants to hear from us.

Third weapon is to read scripture aloud and use it as weapon against you need. the scripture you read is not that important as important that you just read scripture. the devil hate hearing scripture and when you read scripture you are dealing that you are a child of God and Evil and that need is not lording over you. If you don't have a bible at that time which can happen, that is not a problem. There is aways remember a verse and reciting it out loud example Jeramiah 29:11, John 3:16 are just a few. we should all know those by now and if you don't that ok just learn a verse and have it ready in case you need it. If you can pick verse and be intentional about the verse you pick and pick them with conviction.

Fourth weapon is to worship and praise God. we are to praise God in the good times but even more so in the bad times. get out the headphones or just listen to worship. It does not matter what kind of worship just worship music. if you can be specific in the songs you worship to try to do so like I said about pray and scripture with conviction, pick your songs with conviction and worship that way. If you're not sure what to listen to I each Monday put of songs that I've been listening to share with you., so if all else fails listen to those that I have posted.

These are four useful weapons to use when you fell the devil creeping in, walls caving in, you feel no hope, you fell under attack. Never let the devil have an inch in your life, cast him out in the moment. I promise your circumstance will get better maybe not right away but in God's timing. So, go forth and be armed with these weapons.

Genesis 41:14-34

 14 Then Pharaoh sent word and called for Joseph, and they hurriedly brought him out of the dungeon; and when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came to Pharaoh. 15 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, but no one can interpret it; and I have heard it said about you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.” 16 Joseph then answered Pharaoh, saying, “ It has nothing to do with me; God will give Pharaoh an answer for his own good.” 17 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream, there I was, standing on the bank of the Nile; 18 and behold, seven cows, fat and fine-looking came up out of the Nile, and they grazed in the marsh grass. 19 Then behold, seven other cows came up after them, poor and very ugly and thin, such as I had never seen for ugliness in all the land of Egypt; 20 and the thin and ugly cows ate the first seven fat cows. 21 Yet when they had devoured them, it could not be detected that they had devoured them, for they were just as ugly as before. Then I awoke. 22 I saw also in my dream, and behold, seven ears of grain, full and good, came up on a single stalk; 23 and behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind sprouted up after them; 24 and the thin ears swallowed the seven good ears. Then I told it to the soothsayer priests, but there was no one who could explain it to me.”  25 And Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams are one and the same; God has told to Pharaoh what He is about to do. 26 The seven good cows are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years; the dreams are one and the same. 27 The seven thin and ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven thin ears scorched by the east wind will be seven years of famine. 28 It is as I have spoken to Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do. 29 Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming in all the land of Egypt; 30 and after them seven years of famine will come, and all the abundance will be forgotten in the land of Egypt, and the famine will ravage the land. 31 So the abundance will be unknown in the land because of that subsequent famine; for it will be very severe. 32 Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is confirmed by God, and God will quickly bring it about. Genesis 41:14-34 taken from the NASB