“For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.” Psalm 36:9 I am sure that most have heard of the fountain of youth. It is a life-giving water that helps to make us return to our youth and extend our lives. We all know that there is no fountain of youth. However, there is aContinue reading “THE FOUNTAIN OF OUR LIFE!”
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HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD- HE CAN ALSO CARRY YOU!
” And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10 We have an all-encompassing Lord. HeContinue reading “HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD- HE CAN ALSO CARRY YOU!”
POWER IN THE NAME!
” Even the demons obey us when we use your name! “ Luke 10:17 There is great power in the name of Jesus! The name of Jesus carries great power and causes every adverse thing to bow down. His name provides healing and deliverance from worldly battles. If we are going through struggles or battles in our life ourContinue reading “POWER IN THE NAME!”
WHEN DOWN AND OUT
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 36:18 We all have gone through bad things in our lives. We have all gone through sorrow, sadness or some sort of anxiety that wants to take us down. Jesus never promised a life here on earth without trouble. He walked through troubles butContinue reading “WHEN DOWN AND OUT”
OUR LORD IS WITH US!
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37: 23-24 There is nothing that happens in our lives that is too great or too small for our Lord. He is the creator of life andContinue reading “OUR LORD IS WITH US!”
PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM!
” Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” Luke 9:60 When we truly follow Jesus, it is made very clear, that we are to go forth and preach to others about the Kingdom of God. When we enlist in his great army it is our duty as soldiers to spread his promisesContinue reading “PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM!”
THE WITNESS STAND
“People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3 One day soon we will each take the witness stand. We will stand before our living God and be accountable for all that we have said and done in our lives. We will be accountableContinue reading “THE WITNESS STAND”
RADIATE THE LOVE OF JESUS!
“MY SOUL WILL BOAST IN THE LORD; LET THE AFFLICTED HEAR AND REJOICE. GLORIFY THE LORD WITH ME; LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER. I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE ANSWERD ME; HE DELIVERD ME FROM ALL MY FEARS. THOSE WHO LOOK TO HIM ARE RADIANT; THEIR FACES ARE NEVER COVERED WITH SHAME.” PSALM 34:1 We are to radiate God’sContinue reading “RADIATE THE LOVE OF JESUS!”
DENY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!
” IF ANY OF YOU WANTS TO BE MY FOLLOWER, YOU MUST TURN FROM YOUR SELFISH WAYS, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY, AND FOLLOW ME.” LUKE 9:23 Each day in the life of Christ is a new day. Each new day brings about its own set of troubles, anxieties and mountains to climb. Jesus was very clear inContinue reading “DENY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!”
NEVER FEAR FOR THE LORD IS NEAR!
” One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.’” Acts 18:9-10 There are times in our lives when the people or the circumstances aroundContinue reading “NEVER FEAR FOR THE LORD IS NEAR!”
COME TO ME ALL OF YOU WHO ARE CARRYING HEAVY BURDENS!
“He renews my strength.” Psalm 23:3 Are you carrying a heavy load with you every day? Are you physically and mentally drained from worry and fear? There is no need for this. Our Lord is willing and able to carry all of our burdens for us. He is faithful, and with a strong faith and true belief, he is moreContinue reading “COME TO ME ALL OF YOU WHO ARE CARRYING HEAVY BURDENS!”
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
” This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so heContinue reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST!
Remember the Lord your God. He is the who gives you power to be successful in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed with your ancestors on oath.” Deuteronomy 8:18 ” I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:5&6 ” The Lord says, “I WILL RESCUE THOSE WHO LOVE ME. I WILL PROTECT THOSEContinue reading “COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST!”
OBEDIENCE TO OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!
“But Peter and the apostles replied, ‘ we must obey God rather than any human authority.’” Acts 5:29 Our God promises to do for us what we are unable to do for ourselves. In Jesus is the gift of salvation. He places his holy word in our minds so that we can know it, he places it inContinue reading “OBEDIENCE TO OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”
THE FOUNDATION OF WISDOM
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10 Wisdom according to the dictionary is” the ability or result of, and the ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.“ It is important that we understand that the love of our Lord is the true foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of HimContinue reading “THE FOUNDATION OF WISDOM”
BE ENCOURAGED IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION
They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” Acts 14:22 All of us suffer hardships. We are attacked by sickness, disease, loss of loved ones, made fun of because of our faith in Jesus, and severely persecuted for the Christian views we have. EvilContinue reading “BE ENCOURAGED IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION”
DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Luke 6:31 I am sure that most everyone who has read the bible has read this scripture. It is one that can be easily applied to our lives and one where we can see the results immediately. Even as a child I recognized that if IContinue reading “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!”
BUILDING AND LIVING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH AND TRUST!
“I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against the house, it stands firm because it is well built.” Luke 6:47-48 InContinue reading “BUILDING AND LIVING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH AND TRUST!”
BE STILL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD
“Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 Sometimes we give up on God. We become impatient and move forward in our own time and do our own things. Instead of listening to the Lord we becomeContinue reading “BE STILL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD”
OUR EVERLASTING LIFE INSURANCE POLICY!
” Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach.” Psalm 61:2-3 Our God in heaven is always with us. He has his eye on us at every turn. He will never allow us to be confronted by a situation that we cannot handle. You see, whenContinue reading “OUR EVERLASTING LIFE INSURANCE POLICY!”
GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE
“Grace, mercy and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Son of the Father- will continue to be with you who live in the truth and love.” 2 John 1:3 Most everyone would desire to have the grace of God in their lives, and the mercy he provides as wellContinue reading “GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE”
TO SEEK AND FIND
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.” Proverbs 8:17 When you were a child did you ever play hide and seek? It was a fun game where one would count to 10 and at the same time the others would hide. The idea of the game, if I remember it correctly, wasContinue reading “TO SEEK AND FIND”
WATCH AND PRAY!
“I say to you what I say to everyone: WATCH FOR HIM! ” Mark 13:37 As followers of Jesus, you and I are to be awake, be vigilant, be watchful. We are to keep an eye on the world around us, but most importantly we are to pay attention to our spiritual condition. We areContinue reading “WATCH AND PRAY!”
LOVING THE LORD
“For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws.” Deuteronomy 30:16 Loving our Lord will include obeying all his commands; it will include believing all his word; it will include thanking him for all of his gifts. We must admireContinue reading “LOVING THE LORD”
FAITHFUL PROMISES
“Every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed.” Joshua 23:14 A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing, or a particular thing will happen. It is so very clear that the promises of our God in heaven are gifts to hisContinue reading “FAITHFUL PROMISES”
HE RESTORES MY SOUL!
“He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3 It is so easy for us to begin to drift away from God. It is easy for our thoughts and actions to take on the characteristics of those around us. When our focus changes we change. When we begin to train our thoughts on things going on around usContinue reading “HE RESTORES MY SOUL!”
SEEK AND FIND
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me and find me.” Proverbs 8:17 To seek and find the Lord is a continuous act. It is not just a one-time action. We are told in Matthew 7:7-8 to “ask and it will be given to you, seek, and you will find: knock, andContinue reading “SEEK AND FIND”
OUR GOD’S HOLY COVENANT
” Know therefore, that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those love him and keep his commands.” Deuteronomy 7:9 “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirmContinue reading “OUR GOD’S HOLY COVENANT”
LOVING THE LORD OUR GOD WITH ALL OF OUR HEART, SOUL AND STRENGTH!
Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all your soul and with all of your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5 We have all experienced what we think is love for another. We have love for our friends, parents, brothers, sisters, sonsContinue reading “LOVING THE LORD OUR GOD WITH ALL OF OUR HEART, SOUL AND STRENGTH!”
OUR POTS WERE FILLED
“If only the Lord had killed us back in Egypt, ” they moaned. ‘There we sat around pots filled with meat and ate all the bread we wanted. But now you have brought us into this wilderness to starve us all to death.” Exodus 16:3 God had chosen Moses and Aaron to move his peopleContinue reading “OUR POTS WERE FILLED”
