Here’s How to Get the Answers You Need Just When You Need Them

Gary Keesee • May 17, 2019

Do you need answers? Maybe a little help?

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All of the hotel rooms in the city were booked. There was a big design conference coming, and it had always attracted a lot of visitors.

Joe Gebbia sent his roommate, Brian Chesky, an email with an idea:

What if they bought a few air mattresses and turned their apartment into a bed and breakfast for the weekend, complete with breakfast for their guests?

They could set up a website and call it airbedandbreakfast.com.

After all, they were having trouble paying their rent. This might be a great way to bring in some extra money.

It worked. They got their first three bookings. Each guest paid $80 a night to sleep on air mattresses.

There’s much more to the story, but Joe and Brian’s unusual strategy ended up paying off.

Twelve years later, their company—Airbnb—is worth $31 billion.

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That’s a really great story, right? But what does it have to do with you ?

Two words: UNUSUAL STRATEGY .

Brace yourself, friend. What I’m about to tell you CAN COMPLETELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

In Matthew 13:11, Jesus said the knowledge of the secrets , or mysteries , of the Kingdom of heaven has been given to US, but not to them.

That means you aren’t supposed to just stumble through life hoping things will work out.

God wants to show you the secrets , or mysteries, of the Kingdom, so you can advance and win in life ! He has your answers.

One of those secrets—a KEY secret, or mystery—is the POWER OF STRATEGY .

Last month I mentioned that, too often, we forget we’re in a spiritual battle , and we don’t take the spiritual adversary we have seriously; (remember how I said we’ve seen too many TV shows and cartoons that downplay the enemy to just some creepy guy with horns and a red cape?)

But Satan is alive, and demons are real, and they don’t want to see you prosper and live the destiny God has for you. This is the reason the Bible says Jesus spoke in parables—it was God’s strategy to keep things from the enemy.

Think about it. The adversary would love to cut you off at the pass. God prevents that by keeping things hidden until the right time and by using unusual strategies to advance His Kingdom in the earth.

Unusual strategies from God are YOUR SECRET WEAPONS.

Friend, God has the answers you need right when you need them.

He wants to give you direction for your life. He wants to help you reach the destiny He’s designed for you.

YOU must step out in faith and trust Him to show you what to do.

Let Him help you. Ask Him to tell you what to do and where to go.

And you might as well get it in your head now that a God-inspired idea is almost guaranteed to sound foolish to your natural way of thinking (like renting out air mattresses on your apartment floor, or getting a coin out of the mouth of a fish).

…go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us. —Matthew 17:27b (NLT)

Have you ever heard of anyone else anywhere in the world catching a fish with money in its mouth? That’s not a normal thing. There’s nothing ordinary or natural about that at all.

Jesus was trying to teach them a critical lesson—how to take unusual instructions. He was training Peter to get accustomed to hearing and obeying unusual strategies !

Granted, Jesus still had Peter catch a fish. Peter was a professional fisherman, so he knew how to catch fish. The enemy knew that. So it wasn’t a big deal for Peter to be fishing. As far as the enemy was concerned, Peter was just going about his normal day.

But God was using an unusual strategy.

Here’s what you need to understand…

Just like Peter, YOU can get the exact answer you need exactly when you need it .

God knows where your provision is, and He wants you to have the answers you need!

He has hidden the secrets of His Kingdom FOR you, not FROM you.

Psalm 23 says God delights in preparing a table for you in the presence of your enemy. God uses unusual strategies to advance His cause right under the enemy’s nose . He loves that. We do too! And that’s how God wants to use YOU!

That’s how He used Drenda and me!

You may know some of our story, but years before we were in ministry, we were in financial ruin.

When Drenda and I made a commitment to the Kingdom and began to gain knowledge of how it worked, we didn’t suddenly have more money. I still needed to create or capture money from the earth realm.

God doesn’t have any money to just put in your mailbox, but He does know where the money is and can give you a plan to capture it. In my case, He gave me a dream one night about starting a company that would help people get out of debt. He gave me that plan while I still had plenty of debt of my own to pay off. It didn’t make a whole lot of sense—me helping people get out of debt—but God was using the foolish to confound the wise. He was using a unique strategy.

When God uses the foolish, it also confounds the enemy, who isn’t anticipating that unique strategy. ( Remember, God delights in preparing a table for you in the presence of your enemy. ) The devil never had a clue that I would someday be out of debt and declaring the good news of the Kingdom in the area of money. Neither did I. But as we followed God and let God show us how to proceed, it worked!

To win in life, YOU need YOUR UNIQUE STRATEGY from God, your unique path to run on, a niche that God will give you to own and occupy as your own.

At first, the plan probably won’t make sense. Like me, you may have never thought of doing what God shows you to do. That’s the point; the devil has never thought of it either.

So, here’s my question for you: Have you been missing out on the power of strategy in your life?

I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of God’s help in my life.

If you’re anything like me, and want to know as much as you can about the power of strategy, I’ve got great news for you! I just finished an entire book about it. It’s called, Your Financial Revolution: The Power of STRATEGY , and it’s BRAND NEW.

I’m SO EXCITED to get this book in your hands!

Understanding how God works undercover using THE POWER OF STRATEGY is one of the single greatest keys to your success and victory in life.

It’s critical that you understand this if you want to capture the opportunities God has for you.

No more missing out on the great things God has for you!

Rooted in Faith for Everyday Moments

September 5, 2025
Reading Time 2 mins 56 secs – Take a moment and think about this: faith isn’t just for the mountaintop moments. It’s for Mondays. It’s for traffic jams, unexpected bills, and the times when you’re just trying to get through the week. God never designed faith to be complicated or out of reach. He designed it to be your everyday operating system. Faith Is for Today Sometimes, we picture faith as something we have to “muster up” for significant challenges, like praying for healing, believing for a miracle, or asking for a breakthrough in a crisis. And while faith absolutely applies to those moments, it’s also for the little ones. Faith is choosing to trust God with your attitude in a tough conversation. Faith is deciding to believe He’ll provide, even when your budget looks thin. Faith is remembering you’re never alone, even when you feel overlooked. Second Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) says, “ For we live by faith, not by sight. ” Notice it doesn’t say “visit by faith” or “use faith once in a while.” It says live. Faith was always meant to be your way of life. Small Steps, Strong Roots Faith doesn’t usually grow in leaps; it grows in steps. Little, steady decisions that put your trust in God day after day. Opening your Bible instead of scrolling on your phone first thing in the morning Speaking truth over yourself when your feelings want to run the show Praying before making a decision instead of relying only on logic These may not seem dramatic, but they lay a strong foundation. And just like a tree with deep roots, your faith will keep you standing strong when storms come. God Is Faithful, Even When Life Isn’t Here’s the best part: your faith doesn’t rest on your ability to figure everything out. It rests on God’s ability to be faithful. And He is. Always. When you feel shaky, remember this: God is steady. When you feel uncertain, remember this: His promises are sure. When you feel small, remember this: faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. You don’t need giant faith for God to move. You just need real faith in a giant God. Faith That Shows Up in Action Faith isn’t just belief in your heart; it’s trust that shows up in your choices. James 2:17 says, faith without works is dead, which means faith comes alive when you act on it. That could look like forgiving when it’s hard, giving when it feels impossible, or stepping into an opportunity that scares you, but you know God is calling you to. Every time you take action in faith, you’re making a declaration: “God, I trust You more than my feelings, more than my circumstances, and more than what I see.” That kind of faith not only changes your life, but it also inspires others to believe. A Simple Prayer to Start With “Lord, thank You that faith isn’t complicated. Teach me to live by faith in the small things and the big things. I trust You with my today, my tomorrow, and every detail of my life. Strengthen my heart and remind me that You are faithful. In Jesus’s name, amen.” Take This with You Faith isn’t a moment. It’s a mindset. It’s not about pretending life is easy. It’s about trusting God, no matter what life looks like. Friend, you don’t need to wait for a crisis to practice faith. You can start today, right where you are, with whatever you’re carrying. Take a step. Speak His Word. Trust His heart. Because faith isn’t just for the extraordinary, it’s for the everyday. And your everyday is exactly where God loves to show up.

Everyday Healing: God Cares About the Little Things

By Gary Keesee • August 15, 2025
Reading Time 2 mins 49 secs – Okay, let’s take a breath. Not everything has to be heavy, and healing doesn’t have to feel impossible or mysterious. Sometimes, we just need to be reminded that God actually wants us to feel better. Yes, you included. God Cares About How You Feel We can get so used to pushing through that we forget God never designed us to live burned out, worn out, or always dealing with pain. Third John (NIV) 1:2b says, “ I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well .” God’s heart is not just that we survive life. His heart is that we thrive—spirit, soul, and body. That includes your sleep. That includes your energy. That includes your mind and your moods. Healing Isn’t Just for Emergencies Most of us wait to think about healing until something significant goes wrong. A diagnosis. A surgery. A crisis. However, healing is an integral part of your daily life as a believer. You don’t have to wait for something to fall apart to lean into God’s promises. It’s kind of like drinking water; your body needs it regularly, not just when you're dehydrated. The Word is the same. It brings strength, clarity, and peace to your health before the storm hits. You’re allowed to believe in a life where you’re not constantly recovering—you’re well. Small Shifts, Big Results Maybe you’ve been dealing with something for a while—nothing catastrophic, just something that lingers. A chronic ache. Fatigue. Brain fog. A stress habit that’s hard to shake. Can I encourage you? You don’t have to settle for “just getting by.” Start speaking life over your body. Make simple changes in faith; walk a little more, drink more water, eat a bit better, get quiet with God. Healing isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes, it happens gently. Daily. Gradually. The power of God isn’t always loud, but it’s always effective. The Best Kind of Doctor He doesn’t rush your appointment. He’s never stumped by your symptoms. And He doesn’t hand you a bill at the end. He simply says, “Come to Me.” Come tired. Come unsure. Come with your questions. And He’ll give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Yes, He heals in big, miraculous ways—but He also heals in little moments of laughter, sunlight, worship, and truth. Let’s Make This Simple Healing isn’t about performance. It’s about proximity—staying close to the Healer. So, take the pressure off today. You’re not failing if you’re still waiting. You’re not disqualified if you’ve had some doubts. You’re growing. You’re learning. And most of all, you’re loved. Let healing be a conversation you have with God, not a crisis you fear. Let it be part of your everyday life with Him, not just a 911 prayer when things feel scary. A Simple Prayer to Start With “Lord, thank You that You care about every part of me. You know when I’m tired, hurting, anxious, or overwhelmed. Thank You for being my Healer, not just in emergencies but in the everyday. I receive Your peace and Your promises. I speak life over my body and my mind today, in Jesus’s name. Amen.” Take This with You Healing doesn’t have to feel far away or hard to reach. It’s not reserved for the super spiritual or the desperate. It’s available, it’s real, and it’s for right now. You don’t have to make it complicated. Just take one step. Open the Word, talk to God, speak life over yourself, and trust that He’s working behind the scenes. You don’t have to live in survival mode. You were made for wholeness. And friend? You’re allowed to feel better.

Faith Walks Before It Sees

By Gary Keesee • July 14, 2025
Reading Time 3 mins 46 secs – Picture this. You’re standing at the edge of a foggy path that winds through a forest. You’ve never walked this path before. You can’t see more than a few feet ahead. There are no signs. No map. No flashlight. Just a still, quiet voice inside telling you to start walking. Would you? Most people wouldn’t. They’d wait until the fog clears. Until the way is visible. Until they feel “sure.” But that’s not how the Kingdom works. Friend, faith walks before it sees. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) tells us this plainly: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Not what we can see. Not what we understand. Not what’s guaranteed. Faith is walking when it feels like you’re walking blind, but you’re actually walking guided. Let’s talk about Abraham for a second. God said to him, “...Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1, NIV). God didn’t show Abraham the land first. He didn’t explain all the details. He didn’t promise a step-by-step plan. God simply said, “ Go, ” and Abraham went. He didn’t argue. He didn’t delay. He didn’t ask for the weather report or route details. He trusted the voice. He walked before he saw. And because of that one step, a generational promise was unlocked. Now, let’s fast forward to the New Testament, to the story found in Matthew 14. Jesus came walking on water in the middle of the night, and Peter saw Him. Peter said, “Lord, if it’s really You, tell me to come.” And Jesus said, “Come.” What did Peter do? He stepped out of the boat and onto the water. Pause and think about that. Peter walked on water—not because he had magic in his feet but because he trusted the One who called him forward. Peter walked before he saw. Yes, he started to sink when he looked at the waves, but before that, he did what no other human besides Jesus had done: he walked on water by faith. Friend, your boat might feel safer. It might feel familiar. But if God is calling you out of it, staying there is more dangerous than stepping forward. Let’s get real for a second. There are seasons when God will not show you the full picture, on purpose. Why? Because if He showed you everything, you’d try to control it instead of trusting Him with it. Faith is trusting His character when you can’t see His hand. It’s saying yes without having every answer. It’s building the ark before the rain comes. It’s marching around Jericho before the walls fall. It’s digging a ditch before there’s a drop of rain. That’s the Kingdom. Here’s what the Bible says: “For we live by faith, not by sight,” (2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV). That’s not a metaphor. That’s a lifestyle. You don’t wait until all your fear is gone to obey. You don’t wait until you’re certain to trust. It means you don’t wait until your finances line up perfectly to give. You walk before you see. Let’s look at one more example. In Acts 9, Saul, who later became Paul, was traveling to Damascus while persecuting Christians when, suddenly, a blinding light stopped him. Jesus spoke directly to him, and Saul was blinded. God then instructed a man named Ananias to go and pray for Saul and restore his sight. Ananias was hesitant because he knew Saul’s reputation for harming believers. Despite his doubts and without any guarantees, Ananias obeyed and went to Saul. He stepped out in faith before knowing the outcome. That single act of obedience set the stage for Paul’s powerful ministry and the writing of much of the New Testament. So, let me ask you… Where is God asking you to walk, before you see? To step into a calling that scares you? To give up something you’ve leaned on for security? To trust Him with your finances? To forgive someone you haven’t gotten an apology from? Whatever it is, I want you to hear this. You don’t have to see the outcome to take the next step. You don’t have to understand the entire path to move forward in obedience. Faith walks before it sees. That’s where the miracles are. That’s where the provision is. That’s where peace is waiting. Your comfort zone won’t get you there. But your obedience will. God doesn’t need your full understanding. He needs your full surrender. So today, let this be your reminder… You don’t have to feel brave. You just have to follow. Even in the fog. Even in the unknown. Even when it doesn’t make sense. Because God is already in the place He’s calling you to. He’s gone ahead. He’s prepared the way. He’s waiting at your next step. So, take it. Because faith? It always walks before it sees.