“Jesus told them, ‘ I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’ ” John 14:6 “The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does the work through me. Just believe that I am in the Father andContinue reading “JESUS!”
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SHED THE EVIL AND DISPLAY THE LOVE OF JESUS!
” Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13″35 Living our life in the world and then being asked to change our ways is often a very burdensome thing to accomplish. Over the years we have trained ourselves to live by the standards of those uponContinue reading “SHED THE EVIL AND DISPLAY THE LOVE OF JESUS!”
BE PREPARED!
” The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” Psalm 34:19 As Christians we should always be prepared. Our Lord is very explicit when he says that those who are righteous will have many troubles. If you are righteous in all of your decisions and deeds, then youContinue reading “BE PREPARED!”
ETERNAL LIFE
“The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. The very words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” John 6:33 Sometimes in this life we all begin to feel as though we are invincible. There is nothing that we cannot do. However, when it comes to eternal life the worldly thingsContinue reading “ETERNAL LIFE”
A DEDICATED LIFE!
“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus- the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” Acts 20:24 In Acts 20:24 we hear Paul telling the elders of the Church of Ephesus about how importantContinue reading “A DEDICATED LIFE!”
THE CHARACTER TEST!
“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” Psalm 105:19 The Lord uses each of us in different ways. There will be times in our lives where we will be on top of the world. Everything will seem to be perfect and all that we do and think does nothingContinue reading “THE CHARACTER TEST!”
THE TWELVE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT
“There are twelve hours of daylight every day. During the day people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of the world. But at night there is danger of stumbling because they have no light.” John 11:9-10 Jesus is described as the light of the world. It is through this greatContinue reading “THE TWELVE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT”
PERSECUTION!
“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them with long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:15-16 Have you ever wondered if your faith and trust in the Lord is enough to get you through the persecutions that Christians are goingContinue reading “PERSECUTION!”
BE A GIVER NOT A TAKER!
Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk aboutContinue reading “BE A GIVER NOT A TAKER!”
STAND UP FOR THE NAME OF JESUS!
” The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. Everyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone it falls on.” Luke 20: 17-18 The scripture today in Luke 20 is just as important in today’s world as it was in the time of Jesus.Continue reading “STAND UP FOR THE NAME OF JESUS!”
THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT HIS WORD
“They searched the scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Acts 17:11 —– ” You are truly disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 31-32 —– ” Anyone who belongs to GodContinue reading “THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT HIS WORD”
NOT TO BE KEPT HIDDEN FOR A RAINY DAY!
” I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life. John 8:12 As followers of Christ Jesus, we are to be prominent in our thoughts and our deeds. We are not to sit back and waitContinue reading “NOT TO BE KEPT HIDDEN FOR A RAINY DAY!”
THIS IS HIS COMMAND!
” I will not fail you or abandon you.” Joshua 1:5 ———- ” This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9——— “I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 SoContinue reading “THIS IS HIS COMMAND!”
THE CHOICE YOU MUST MAKE!
“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster. For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees and regulations by walking in his ways.” DEUTERONOMY 30: 15-16 It is sometimes very difficult to make choices in life.Continue reading “THE CHOICE YOU MUST MAKE!”
WE HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!
” None of their enemies could stand against them, for the Lord helped them conquer all their enemies.” Joshua 21:44 ———“ But be very careful to obey all the commands and instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all of his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to himContinue reading “WE HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!”
COME TO THE LORD!
” Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy.” Psalm 100:1-2 ” But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14 It should always beContinue reading “COME TO THE LORD!”
STAY CLOSE TO THE SHADOW!
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 How close to the Lord God are you? Do your thoughts and deeds wander in directions that take you away from the shadow of the Almighty? Are your first thoughts, in times of trouble,Continue reading “STAY CLOSE TO THE SHADOW!”
OUR STRENGTH THROUGH THE NAME OF JESUS!
“I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 The things that we do on the earth without the leading of Jesus are foolish. The decisions we make, are in many instances, a guessing game. Sometimes they may be right and other times they may not. Jesus was given to us asContinue reading “OUR STRENGTH THROUGH THE NAME OF JESUS!”
BECOME IMMERSED IN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD!
“But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14 The time has come to jump into the water Jesus offers and become immersed in all of his glory, love and obedience. It is time to allow forContinue reading “BECOME IMMERSED IN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD!”
LIVING THE SPIRIT LIFE!
“Humans can produce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.” John 3:5-6 We often hear of and talk about living the spiritual life, but have you ever dug into what living this kind of life is really like? It is becoming disciplined to listen to the Holy Spirit as heContinue reading “LIVING THE SPIRIT LIFE!”
GOD’S WORD SKIPS OVER NO ONE!
“ So, they shook off the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium. And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13: 51 & 52 Our Lord promises that before He returns, all eyes will see Him. Revelation 1:7 says, ‘Look,Continue reading “GOD’S WORD SKIPS OVER NO ONE!”
THE HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 11:2; 1 CORINTHIANS 2:13; Ephesians 1:17; Luke 21:15. When Jesus left this earth, our Lord promised to send us the precious Holy Spirit. Many may wonder just what benefit the Holy Spirit gives us in our daily lives. The Holy Spirit gives us the following: Spiritual Insight: He grants all believers theContinue reading “THE HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS”
I AM SO WEAK!
“No, the message is close at hand, it is on your lips and in your heart so that you can obey it.” Deuteronomy 30:14 ” He renews my strength.” Psalm 23:3 I am so weak. My thoughts wander far from the truth. I think of things of this world and do the things I shouldContinue reading “I AM SO WEAK!”
JESUS IS MY LORD!
” And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:11 THE POWERFUL NAME OF JESUS! Jesus is my Lord and Savior. This is such a simple message. It is one that is powerful both in thoughts and in words. Every day the devil isContinue reading “JESUS IS MY LORD!”
THE CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION!
“The Lord is with me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Psalm 117:6 We live in a day and age where the world is beginning to come together to not only pursue and destroy the Jews but also the Christians. If you have not accepted Christ as yourContinue reading “THE CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION!”
THE POWER FROM ABOVE!
” But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your forefathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:18 LISTEN CAREFULLY As Christians we sometimes forget who is in control. We forget who givesContinue reading “THE POWER FROM ABOVE!”
THE LOVE THAT NEVER ENDS!
“ Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live. You can make that choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him and committing yourself firmly to Him!” Deuteronomy 30:19-20 “If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquerContinue reading “THE LOVE THAT NEVER ENDS!”
IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES LIFE
” It is the Spirit who gives life, the flesh profits nothing, the words that I have spoken to you are Spirit and are life.” John 6:63 It is the Spirit of God who gives us life. It is by the Holy Spirit that we are guided into safety when trouble confronts us. It isContinue reading “IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES LIFE”
GOD LISTENS, HEARS AND DELIVERS!
” Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true.” Joshua 21:45 There should be absolutely no doubt in our minds that our God in heaven hears every prayer we pray and answers every prayer he hears.Continue reading “GOD LISTENS, HEARS AND DELIVERS!”
THE MESSAGE IS HERE!
” No, the message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart so that you can obey it.” Deuteronomy 30:14 The message from our God has been to the earth, crucified and risen, in the body and Spirit of Jesus Christ. He is still with us today in theContinue reading “THE MESSAGE IS HERE!”
