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“FOR YOU ARE A SLAVE TO WHATEVER CONTROLS YOU.” 2 PETER 2:19 Just what do we trust? Just who do we trust in? 2 Peter 2:19 tells us that we are slaves to whatever controls us. As we take a step back and look at how we actually live our lives we need to reflectContinue reading “WHAT DO WE TRUST? WHO DO WE TRUST?”

” SUDDENLY THE WIND STOPPED AND THERE WAS A GREAT CALM. THEN JESUS ASKED THEM, ‘Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?’” MARK 4:39-40 When we encounter storms in our lives how do handle them? Who do we turn to? Where do we go for refuge? Where is our safe place whenContinue reading “OUR LIFE JACKET IN THE STORMS OF LIFE”

” THE SPIRITS WOULD THROW THEM TO THE GROUND IN FRONT OF HIM SHRIEKING, ‘you are the son of God!’ ” MARK 3:11 Even the devil and all of his evil spirits know who God is. The difference is that they run from God pleading with him that he let them go, while you andContinue reading “EVEN THE EVIL SPIRITS KNOW GOD!”

” A DAY IS LIKE A THOUSAND YEARS TO THE LORD AND A THOUSAND YEARS IS LIKE A DAY.” 2 PETER 3:8 ” AND REMEMBER, OUR LORD’S PATIENCE GIVES PEOPLE TIME TO BE SAVED.” 2 PETER 3:15 Have you ever wondered why it is taking the Lord so long to return for his children? Afterall,Continue reading “OUR LORD’S TIMING”

“ONLY BY YOUR POWER CAN WE PUSH BACK OUR ENEMIES; ONLY IN YOUR NAME CAN WE TRAMPLE OUR FOES.” PSALM 44:5 “TRUST YOUR LIVES TO THE GOD WHO CREATED YOU, FOR HE WILL NEVER FAIL YOU.” 1 PETER 4:19 We are brought up in this world to understand that believing is seeing. When we comeContinue reading “TRUSTING THE LORD’S PLAN”

” SO, DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WORK HARD TO PROVE THAT YOU REALLY ARE AMONG THOSE GOD HAS CALLED AND CHOSEN. DO THESE THINGS AND YOU WILL NEVER FALL AWAY.” 2 PETER 1:10 “BE ON GUARD SO THAT YOU WILL NOT BE CARRIED AWAY BY THE ERRORS OF THESE WICKED PEOPLE AND LOSE YOUR OWNContinue reading “STAY ALERT SO AS TO NEVER FALL AWAY!”

” MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO RESPOND TO GOD’S PROMISES. SUPPLEMENT YOUR FAITH WITH A GENEROUS PROVISION OF MORAL EXCELLENCE, AND MORAL EXCELLENCE WITH KNOWLEDGE, AND KNOWLEDGE WITH SELF- CONTROL, AND SELF-CONTROL WITH PATIENT ENDURANCE, AND PATIENT ENDURANCE WITH GODLINESS, AND GODLINESS WITH BROTHERLY AFFECTION, AND BROTHERLY AFFECTION WITH LOVE FOR EVERYONE.” 2 PETER 1:5-7 AsContinue reading “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO RESPOND TO GOD’S PROMISES”

” AND IF SOMEWONE ASKS ABOUT YOUR CHRISTIAN HOPE, ALWAYS BE READY TO EXPLAIN IT. BUT DO THIS IN A GENTLE AND RESPECTFUL WAY.” 1 PETER 3: 15-16 Our Lord allows each of us to go through struggles here on earth for a purpose. As true followers of Christ Jesus we have a faith thatContinue reading “ANSWER THE QUESTIONS”

” REMEMBER, IT IS A SIN TO KNOW WHAT YOU OUGHT TO DO AND THEN NOT DO IT.” JAMES 4:17 It can sometimes be difficult to follow the instructions of our Lord, especially if our faith is wavering. However, we must be obedient to his word. When we hear from the Lord, we must beContinue reading “LISTEN CAREFULLY AND DO AS YOU ARE ASKED TO DO!”

” STAY ALERT. WATCH OUT FOR YOUR GREAT ENEMY THE DEVIL. HE PROWLS AROUND LIKE A ROARING LION, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO DEVOUR.” 1 PETER 5:8 ” STAND FIRM AGAINST HIM AND BE STRONG IN YOUR FAITH.” 1 PETER 5:9 The devil has no authority over those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord andContinue reading “DON’T BE THE PURSUED, BUT INSTEAD, BE THE PURSUER!”

” THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING SOON. THEREFORE, BE EARNEST AND DISCIPLINED IN YOUR PRAYERS. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, CONTINUE TO SHOW DEEP LOVE FOR EACH OTHER, FOR LOVE COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS.” 1 PETER 4:7&8 As I was watching the news last evening, I hear of evidence of a plan byContinue reading “I AM RETURNING SOON!”

” KEEP WATCH AND PRAY, SO THAT YOU WILL NOT GIVE INTO TEMPTATION. FOR THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE BODY IS WEAK.” MATTHEW 26:41 You and I are living in unprecedented times. Things are happening today that we cannot understand. The most knowledgeable people in the world are overwhelmed with confusion and fear. PeopleContinue reading “STAY AWAKE AND KEEP WATCH!”

” THE EARNEST PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS PERSON HAS GREAT POWER AND PRODUCES WONDERFUL RESULTS.” JAMES 5:16 We are living examples of those who live in victory. We live in victory because we are faithful in our trust in God and our beliefs in the manifestation of his promises in our lives. We are livingContinue reading “THE JOYS OF AN EARNEST PRAYER!”

“DEAR FRIENDS, I WARN YOU AS ‘TEMPORARY RESIDENTS AND FOREIGNERS ‘ TO KEEP AWAY FROM WORLDY DESIRES THAT WAGE WAR AGAINST YOUR VERY SOULS. BE CAREFUL TO LIVE PROPERLY AMONG YOUR UNBELIEVING NEIGHBORS.” 1 PETER 2:11-12 There are those among us who think that they will live in this world for eternity. They consume theContinue reading “FOREIGNERS TO THIS WORLD!”

” SEEING THEIR FAITH, JESUS SAID TO THE PARALIZED MAN, ‘ MY CHILD YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN. ‘ ” MARK 2:5 It is one thing to say that you believe in something, but it is quite another to act upon what you believe. If you take your car to a mechanic to have your brakesContinue reading “SHOWING YOUR FAITH!”

” AND THROUGH YOUR FAITH, GOD IS PROTECTING YOU BY HIS POWER UNTIL YOU RECEIVE HIS SALVATION, WHICH IS READY TO BE REVEALED ON THE LAST DAY FOR ALL TO SEE.” 1 PETER 1:5 ” SO, BE TRULY GLAD. THERE IS WONDERFUL JOY AHEAD, EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY TRIALS FOR A LITTLEContinue reading “STEADFAST FAITH”

” GOD BLESSES THOSE WHO PATIENTLY ENDURE TESTING AND TEMPTATION.” JAMES 1:12 I really believe that God’s children today, just as those of 2,000 years ago, are going through situations that our God is allowing. We are being tested with temptations and with troubles and problems of all kinds. We are seeing things happening todayContinue reading “PATIENT ENDURANCE”

” SINCE WE ARE RECEIVING A KINGDOM THAT IS UNSHAKABLE, LET US BE THANKFUL AND PLEASE GOD BY WORSHIPING HIM WITH HOLY FEAR AND AWE.” HEBREWS 12:28 “FOR THIS WORLD IS NOT OUR PERMANENT HOME; WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A HOME YET TO COME.” HEBREWS 13:14 This world that we live in is notContinue reading “AN UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM”

” WHEN TROUBLE COMES YOUR WAY, CONSIDER IT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GREAT JOY. FOR YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, YOUR ENDURANCE HAS A CHANCE TO GROW.” JAMES 1: 2-3 When trouble comes knocking on your door, don’t accept it for what it looks like or what it is trying to do toContinue reading “BUILDING UP AND NOT TEARING DOWN.”

“WHAT GOOD IS IT, DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF YOU SAY YOU HAVE FAITH BUT DON’T SHOW IT BY YOUR ACTIONS? JAMES 2:14 “YOUR SEE, FAITH BY ITSELF ISN’T ENOUGH. UNLESS YOU PRODUCE GOOD DEEDS, IT IS DEAD AND USELESS.” JAMES 2:17 ” YOU SEE, HIS FAITH AND ACTIONS WORKED TOGETHER. HIS ACTIONS MADE HISContinue reading “GOOD WORKS COMPLETE YOUR FAITH!”

“IF YOU NEED WISDOM, ASK OUR GENEROUS GOD, AND HE WILL GIVE IT TO YOU. HE WILL NOT REBUKE YOU FOR ASKING. BUT WHEN YOU ASK HIM, BE SURE THAT YOUR FAITH IS IN GOD ALONE. DO NOT WAVER, FOR A PERSON WITH DIVIDED LOYALTY IS AS UNSETTLED AS A WAVE OF THE SEA THATContinue reading “GOD WANTS ALL OF YOU AND NOT JUST A PART OF YOU!”

” YOU ALSO MUST BE READY AT ALL TIMES, FOR THE SON OF MAN WILL COME WHEN LEAST EXPECTED.” MATTHEW 24:44 ” THEREFORE, BE PATIENT, SAYS THE LORD. SOON I WILL STAND AND ACCUSE THOSE EVIL NATIONS. FOR I HAVE DECIDED TO GATHER THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH AND POOR OUT MY FIERCEST ANGER ANDContinue reading “I AM COMING SOON!”

“THE RIGHTEOUS PERSON FACES MANY TROUBLES, BUT THE LORD COMES TO THE RESCUE EACH TIME. ” PSALM 34:19 Our Jesus is a loving and faithful Lord. There is no doubt in his faithfulness as he continues to help us each day to rise above our problems. Through the scriptures and the Holy Spirit, we areContinue reading “OUR ETERNAL LIFE INSURANCE”

” SO DO NOT THROW AWAY THIS CONFIDENT TRUST IN THE LORD. REMEMBER THE GREAT REWARD IT BRINGS YOU. PATIENT ENDURANCE IS WHAT YOU NEED NOW, SO THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO DO GOD’S WILL. THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE ALL THAT HE HAS PROMISED.” HEBREWS 10:35-36 ” AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACEContinue reading “ENDURE TO THE END”

” TO THOSE WHO USE WELL WHAT THEY ARE GIVEN, EVEN MORE WILL BE GIVEN, AND THEY WILL HAVE ABUNDANCE.” MATTHEW 25:29 Jesus came to serve and not to be served. This is not an easy thing to do. To be a servant is to go out of your way and do things for othersContinue reading “A SERVANT’S ATTITUDE”

” Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” HEBREWS 11:1 Faith is what we are all about. We must have faith that our God in heaven created the heavens and the earth and the countless stars in the sky. We mustContinue reading “WHAT IS FAITH?”

“LET US HOLD TIGHTLY WITHOUT WAVERING TO THE HOPE WE AFFIRM, FOR GOD CAN BE TRUSTED TO KEEP HIS PROMISE.” HEBREWS 10:23 IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN ON A ROLLER COASTER THEN YOU KNOW OF THE HIGHS AND LOWS IT CAN TAKE YOU THROUGH. OUR LIVES ARE VERY MUCH THE SAME. THERE WILL BE UPSContinue reading “HOLD ON TIGHTLY TO YOUR FAITH”

” AND SINCE WE HAVE A GREAT HIGH PRIEST WHO RULES OVER GOD’S HOUSE, LET US GO BOLDLY INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD WITH SINCERE HEARTS FULLY TRUSTING HIM.” HEBREWS 10: 21-22 In obedience to God’s request, Jesus gave his body as a sacrifice for you and me. Once and for all He died, wentContinue reading “BOLDLY ENTER THE PRESENCE OF GOD!”

” IN MY DESPERATION I PRAYED AND THE LORD LISTENED; HE SAVED ME FROM ALL MY TROUBLES, FOR THE ANGEL OF THE LORD IS A GUARD; HE SURROUNDS AND DEFENDS ALL WHO FEAR HIM.” PSALM 34:6&7 ” FOR HE WILL ORDER HIS ANGELS TO PROTECT YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” PSALM 91:11 If we make theContinue reading “OUR HOLY PROTECTION”