Daily Devotional with Kenny Russell

After seventeen chapters and more than forty years of walking with Yeshua, we arrive at one final question: What does it mean for YOU to say, “I am a witness”?

In the final chapter of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, I bring the journey back to the reason I wrote this book. My desire was never simply to tell you my story. My prayer has been that through my testimony, the Holy Spirit would help you rediscover your own testimony.

Yeshua said:

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes up...

What kind of fruit will remain long after we are gone?

In Chapter 16 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Fruit That Remains,” I explore a lesson that has increasingly shaped my understanding of ministry: salvation is a wonderful beginning, but Yeshua called us to make disciples.

Yeshua said:

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that remains.” — John 15:16

Meetings end. Outreach events finish. Conferences come and go. Even the emotions of powerful spiritual moments eventually fad...

In this special release, I am reading a complete chapter from my forthcoming book on the appointed times of Yehovah. We begin with Yom Kippur — the Day of Atonement and a question that takes us much deeper than religious tradition: Why did Yehovah give Israel Yom Kippur in the first place?

Download the PDF of Chapter: https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Yom-Kippur-Why-Did-Yehovah-Give-Israel-the-Appointed-Times-By-Dr-Kenny-Russell.pdf

Before we rush to prophetic fulfillment, we go back to the Torah. Why the High Priest? Why the blood? Why the veil? Why did the sanctuary itself require cleansing? And why di...

If Yeshua has saved us, transformed us, and filled us with His Holy Spirit - why are we still here?

In Chapter 15 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “GO,” we enter the final part of the book: THE MISSION.

Yeshua said:

“As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” John 20:21

Salvation was never meant to be the finish line. It was the starting line. What God begins in us was never intended to stop with us. We have been sent into a world filled with neighbors, friends, c...

What does it really mean to love as Yeshua loved?

In Chapter 14 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Love That Risks Everything,” we move from experiencing the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit to something even deeper: a life that demonstrates the Father's love.

Yeshua said:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” John 15:13

Yeshua didn't simply teach sacrificial love - He demonstrated it. The world often measures love by feelings, emotions, and words, but Scripture reveals a love that acts, give...

What does it really look like to walk with the Holy Spirit and experience the supernatural life of God?

In Chapter 13 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Walking With the Holy Spirit,” I share how my journey into the supernatural didn't begin with a great healing meeting, a famous evangelist, or a dramatic conference.

It began with a Bible, a flashlight, and a young boy who simply believed that if Yeshua said something, He meant it.

I wasn't chasing miracles or spiritual experiences. I simply wanted to know Him. As I spen...

What does it really mean to become a witness for Yeshua?

In Chapter 12 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Becoming a Witness,” I share why witnessing is not primarily about learning an evangelism technique, memorizing a presentation, or having all the answers.

Yeshua said:

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses…” Acts 1:8

Not every believer is called to be an evangelist, but every believer is called to be a witness. A witness is someone whose life carries the evidence tha...

Yom Teruah is more than the sounding of a trumpet - it is a Kingdom alarm that demands a response.

In this live Zoom teaching, Dr. Kenny Russell examines the biblical meaning of teruah and the urgent call behind the sound. Throughout Scripture, the trumpet communicated that it was time to awaken, assemble, prepare for battle, or move into an appointed position.

The King is calling His people into position.

But how do we identify our position within the purposes of the Kingdom?

Our focus cannot remain centered upon ourselves—our ne...

What do you do when life doesn't make sense—and God doesn't answer the way you expected?

Chapter 11 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Trading My Sorrows,” is one of the most personal and vulnerable chapters in the book.

After more than forty years of walking with Yeshua, I have discovered that faith does not spare us from grief, disappointment, unanswered questions, betrayal, or painful loss. There have been seasons when my health faltered, finances disappeared, ministry became painfully difficult, and doors I believed God had opened suddenly closed.

There were mom...

What if walking with God was never meant to be limited to a quiet time, a church meeting, or what we call a “spiritual” moment?

In Chapter 10 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Living From His Presence,” I share one of the truths that has shaped more than four decades of my journey with Yeshua:

Every part of life belongs to Him.

When Messiah dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, there is no longer a sacred part of life and a secular part. Our conversations, decisions, responsibilities, relationships, work, ministry...

What happens when something we are building for God quietly becomes more important than walking with God?

In Chapter 9 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “It’s Not Your Money I Want. It’s YOU!”, I share one of the most dramatic and life-changing seasons of my journey.

My businesses were growing rapidly. Contracts were increasing, and I genuinely believed that greater business success would provide greater resources to advance the Kingdom of God. The vision wasn't wrong - but somewhere along the way, the vision began to consume me.

At the sam...

The believer’s life was never designed to be lived alone.

In Chapter 8 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Daily Dependence on the Holy Spirit,” I share how I discovered that following Yeshua was never meant to depend upon my own strength, discipline, or ability. The Holy Spirit came not as an occasional visitor, but to make His home within us - to be our Teacher, Counselor, Comforter, Guide, and constant Companion.

This chapter also explores how prayer becom...

Learning to hear His voice is only the beginning. The real adventure begins when we trust Him enough to follow.

In Chapter 7 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Walking With the Shepherd,” I share what I have learned about developing a daily relationship with Yeshua, not by mastering a spiritual technique, but by remaining close to the Shepherd.

Sheep don't learn their shepherd's voice in a single day. They learn it by walking with him. In the same way, we grow through time in His Word, honest prayer, quietness before Him, obedience, and le...

Does God still speak to His people today, and how do we learn to recognize His voice?

In Chapter 6 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Learning to Hear His Voice,” I share how, as a young believer, I discovered that the God who had rescued me wasn't distant or silent. He wanted a relationship with me, and that relationship included learning to listen.

Yeshua said:

“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27

Hearing God's voice isn't reserved for a select group of spiritu...

What does it really mean to say, “Christ lives in me”?

In Chapter 5 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, I continue sharing my personal journey of discovering that following Yeshua is far more than believing the right things, attending meetings, or trying harder to live a Christian life.

There is a deeper reality: Messiah in you.

This revelation began to change the way I understood my identity, my relationship with God, and the purpose of...

What happens after you give your life to Yeshua?

How do you live this new life - and what happens when you feel as though you are not strong enough?

In Chapter 4 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “The Helper Has Come,” I continue my story from the morning after I gave my life to Yeshua as an eleven-year-old boy on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

I had gone to sleep one person and awakened another. The emptiness was gone. The anger that had controlled so much of my young life h...

We are reading through my new book; this is Chapter 3

What happens when God suddenly breaks into your world and everything you thought you understood begins to change?

In Chapter Three of I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over, I continue sharing my personal journey from searching for truth to experiencing the undeniable reality of God. There are moments when He interrupts our plans, confronts our assumptions, and awakens us to a life we never imagined possible.

When God breaks into your world, you cannot remain the same. What once seemed distant be...

What if, while you were searching for truth, God was already searching for you?

In Chapter Two of I Am a Witness — The Search Is Over, I continue sharing my personal journey of searching for meaning, identity, and truth. Looking back, I can now see that even when I did not recognize God’s presence, He was directing my steps and drawing me toward Himself.

This chapter is a powerful reminder that we are not saved because we successfully find our way to God. We are found because, in His love and mercy, He comes sear...

This is more than the opening chapter of a book, it is the beginning of a personal journey of searching, questioning, and discovering the transforming power of God. Through this audio and video reading, I invite you to step into the story and consider how the Lord can use every part of our lives to draw us toward truth, purpose, and a genuine relationship with Him.

I Am a Witness is my testimony of encountering Yeshua and discovering that the search for truth was finally over. My prayer is that this chapter will encourage you, awaken something...

OUR NEW BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! I am excited to finally share with you what has been happening behind the scenes. In the opening part of this video, I take you through the books we have now published and made available worldwide through Amazon, as well as here in Israel. https://a.co/d/02sVA66O

For some time, you may not have seen me ministering online every day, producing daily podcasts, or traveling and speaking as much as I have in previous seasons. But that doesn't mean the ministry has slowed down. Quite the opposite. Yehovah...

From Before You Take Off - A Call to Relationship, Not Religion

Are you moving with God, or asking God to bless your movement?

In this Zoom teaching, Dr. Kenny Russell shares from his new book and study series, Before You Take Off, exploring one of the most important principles of discipleship: alignment with the Father must come before acceleration.

Just as an aircraft must be properly aligned with the runway before full power is applied, our lives must be aligned with Yehovah before we rush into opportunities, decisions, ministry, or even things...

In this live Zoom teaching, “Who Sent You? — Authorization to Fly,” Dr. Kenny Russell explores one of the most important foundations of our walk with God: knowing the source of our calling.

Beginning with Galatians 1:1, we discover why Paul could stand firm despite rejection, persecution, and opposition - his identity and assignment were not dependent upon human approval. He knew who had sent him.

In this message, we explore three important truths:

One of the greatest challenges we face as believers is not simply what is happening around us—it is how we see what is happening.

In this message, Dr. Kenny Russell teaches from 2 Kings 6:15–17 and the story of Elisha’s servant, who saw the enemy surrounding the city until Yehovah opened his eyes to see the greater spiritual reality already present.

Together, we explore what it means to develop spiritual sight and learn to view our circumstances through the promises, character, and purposes of God rather than through fear, pressure, or what our natural eyes can se...

Every believer experiences an inner battle. If you have ever asked yourself, "Why do I still struggle if I love God?"—this message is for you.

In this week's Zoom Fellowship from Israel, Dr. Kenny Russell explores Galatians 5:16–18 and reveals that our greatest battle is not against people or circumstances, but over who will lead our lives. Beginning in the Garden of Eden and continuing through the New Covenant, we discover that every temptation begins with a voice, every day presents a choice, and the Holy Spirit has been given to transform us from the inside out.

Shalom from Israel,

I hope you are doing well and walking in the peace and strength of Yehovah.

This week on our Zoom fellowship, I want to continue the journey we began with The Shalom of Surrender. Many believers have come to understand what it means to rest in God's presence, but the next question is just as important:

How do we guard the calling and significance that flow from that relationship?

The world is obsessed with success.

Success is measured by achievement, recognition, growth, influence, and results.

Strengthened for the Journey | Weekly Fellowship Message

Are you weary from the battles of life? Have you been praying for a breakthrough but feel like your strength is running low? In this week's fellowship, we looked at the promise of Isaiah 40:31 and discovered that while we often ask God to change our circumstances, His first work is frequently to strengthen us in the midst of them.

Together, we explored three powerful truths: God knows exactly where you are and sees every struggle, prayer, and tear; true strength comes not from striving harder but from abiding...

In this week's fellowship, we reflected on Yeshua's words in Matthew 6:19–34 and the call to "seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness," from our Zoom call - this is just the short message at the beginning of the call, if you want more, come join us each week on the live call. Every one of us is building something with our lives, whether family, ministry, business, career, or financial security, but the real question is what we are building around. Yeshua challenges us to place the Kingdom above every other pursuit, reminding us that life is not ultimately about ac...

Part 6 – The Word: Delighting Without Using

Rediscovering the Word as Communion, Not Control

A Journey Through Psalm 119

In this teaching we continue our journey through Psalm 119 and explore a powerful spiritual principle: the Word of God was never meant to be used as a tool of control but received as an invitation into communion with Yehovah.

Many believers know the Scriptures well. We can quote verses, explain doctrine, and navigate theological discussions. Yet Psalm 119 reveals something deeper — knowing the Word is not the same as delighting in the Word.

In t...

Recognizing Relational Drift | Psalm 119 Series.

In Part 5 of our journey through Psalm 119, we address a spiritual condition that many believers experience but rarely talk about openly — relational drift.

A believer may still read Scripture, attend fellowship, and remain active in ministry, yet something deeper begins to change. The Word of God is still familiar, but the sense of closeness with God begins to fade.

Psalm 119 speaks directly into this reality. The psalmist does not pretend everything is perfect. Instead, he brings his weariness, struggles, and questions honestly before Yehovah. Through his example, we le...

A Lamp, Not a Map

Learning to Walk by the Light Yahovah Gives

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Psalm 119:105

This is one of the most familiar verses in Scripture, yet its power is often lost through repetition. David was not offering a comforting slogan or poetic imagery detached from real life. He was describing how he survived seasons of darkness, confusion, and uncertainty, by learning to walk with the light God actually gives.

What matters first is the image David chos...

In this teaching, we looked at what it truly means to be led by the Spirit of God - not by emotion, pressure, or personal revelation detached from Scripture. In a time when many claim to be “Spirit-led,” we returned to the biblical foundations that guard us from deception and keep us anchored in Messiah.

I presented my points in testimony, but I would like to share the notes I prepared, even though I did not follow them. There are three essential principles I would like you to grasp:

The Spirit Leads in Alignment With God’...

Hearing Clearance - Learning to Recognize His Voice

Last night during our Zoom gathering, the testimonies all circled around one clear theme: God still speaks, and His people still hear. What stood out was not spiritual drama, but quiet confidence, not performance, but relationship.

I’ve included a short YouTube clip from the opening moments of the meeting, recorded during the preparation time before I invited others to share. Because this is a private Zoom gathering, we don’t publish the entire meeting, but you can stay connected and receive updates through Crossing Point Global Comm...

Hanukkah is often misunderstood as a festival about tradition, miracles, or folklore - but its true power lies in dedication, covenant faithfulness, and the restoration of God’s dwelling. 

In this short overview, we look beyond later myths and return to the biblical and historical foundations of Hanukkah, showing how it connects directly to Sukkot, the Maccabean struggle, and ultimately to Yeshua the Messiah. 

Hanukkah did not originate as a commanded feast in Leviticus 23. It emerged during a time when Sukkot could not be celebrated because the Temple had been desecrated under Antiochus Epiphanes. After the...

The Return of Israel — The Whole House Restored in Messiah

Ezekiel 37 and the Covenant of Faith. Today’s teaching uncovers one of the most misunderstood prophecies in Scripture:

God is not only bringing the Jews back to the land - He is restoring the whole house of Israel — Judah & Ephraim — into one Kingdom under one King, Messiah Yeshua!

Session Highlights & Scriptural Outline

1. A Missing Half of the Story

Most Christian teaching focuses only on Judah (the Jewish people) returning to the land - but the Bible declares something far bigger...

In Part 2 of The Priestly Shift Series, Dr. Kenny Russell reveals Yeshua as the Bridegroom of Sinai and eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. Discover how the marriage covenant at Sinai, the fall into the Levitical system, and the Cross all connect in one continuous story of redemption and restored relationship. Study the Scriptures listed above and see how the Bridegroom King is calling His people back into covenant love and royal priesthood.

Part 2 The Bridegroom, the Priesthood, and the Promise - Yeshua the Covenant Husband

From Sinai to the...

Join our teaching section of our live Zoom call as Kenny dives deep into the sobering yet hope-filled message of Hebrews 6:4-6 - revealing the irresistible, final, and life-transforming power of the Cross of Messiah Yeshua.

This passage warns of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, and shared in the Holy Spirit - yet deliberately turn away. It’s not about weakness or stumbling, but about rejecting the very redemption that brings eternal life.

Through this teaching, discover:

The call to maturity and covenant faithfulness (Hebrews 6:1-3)

Th...

I Met Elijah Today on the Dusty Roads of Haifa

A prophetic encounter on Israel’s coast, a call to rebuild the altar, restore true worship, and prepare the way for the Lord. Are we ready for Sukkot? I hope this message blesses and prepares your heart.

“Through the gate no calamity will come.

Through the dwelling, no calamity will come.

Through this door no division will come; through this place no strife will come.

In this place, there will be peace and prosperity.”

These words mirror the he...

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) is the holiest day in the biblical

calendar, a time of fasting, repentance, and seeking God’s mercy. In this

teaching, Dr. Kenny Russell reveals how every detail of Yom Kippur points to

Yeshua the Messiah as our Great High Priest and perfect sacrifice.

Discover:

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The High Priest’s role in

Leviticus and how Yeshua fulfills it once for all (Hebrews 9).

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The prophetic meaning of

the two goats, one sacrificed, one carrying sins away, and how Messia...

Part 35 – Love, Labor, and Loyalty: Finishing Well 1 Corinthians 16:5–24

As we close our journey through 1 Corinthians, today’s message centers on Paul’s heartfelt final instructions and the personal tone of his apostolic leadership. We explore themes of relational ministry, kingdom partnerships, and faith-filled perseverance. Paul models flexibility in planning, deep love for the body, and unwavering loyalty to Yeshua.

Highlights include:

Paul’s travel plans shaped by the Spirit and the biblical calendar (vv. 5–9)

Honoring fellow workers like Timothy and Apollos (vv. 10–12)

A powerful exhortation to stand firm, be strong, and do...

Part 34: Rekindling a Kingdom Heart – Why Believers Give | 1 Corinthians 16 1-4

In this ministry time, we will explore Paul’s clear and Spirit-led teaching on giving. Far from manipulative or emotional hype, biblical giving is about partnership, purpose, and worship.

Paul encourages the Corinthian believers to plan their giving, just as he instructed the Galatian assemblies. This lesson restores the foundation of Kingdom generosity, free from abuse and rooted in covenant love and community care.

• Giving is planned, proportional, and purposeful.

• We give because God first gave (2 Cor. 8:9).

• It’s about buildi...