Author Archives: mikeburchett11gmailcom

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“ 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!”

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”

“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!”

“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!”

” 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!”

” 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”

” 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!”

” 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!”

” The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength, he guides me along the right paths, bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:1-3 He is the reason we can get out of bed each morning.Continue reading “HE IS THE REASON!”

“The rich and the poor have a common bond. The Lord is the maker of them all.” Proverbs 22:2 Doubts created in this life are readily available. It is very common for all of us to have unsettling thoughts now and then. When we do, our focus should shift to our God above. It isContinue reading “IF YOU DOUBT, WIPE IT OUT!”

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:44 Who was the one who took the first steps in your salvation? You may have confessed that Jesus is your Lord and Savior; however, to take that act wasContinue reading “THE CALLING YOU SHOULD NOT RESIST”

“Do not work for food which perishes, but for food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.” John 6:27 “Jesus answered and said to them, ‘ This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whomContinue reading “WORKING FOR JESUS!”

“ The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of the being.” Proverbs 20:27 Walking around in the darkness is not easy. We stumble and kick things that are in our way. We grumble and make noises that others are not to hear. However, if we just turnContinue reading “TURN ON THE LAMP!”

“True worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth.” John 4:23 God is a Spirit. His divine nature is pure and holy. He is absolutely worthy of our worship. However, we should never worship Him in the way the world gives its rewards. We should never try to earn his favor with sacrifices thatContinue reading “EACH STEP I TAKE IS WITH JESUS AS MY FOCUS!”

“Do not be amazed that I said to you, you must be born again.” John 3:7 What did Jesus mean when he said, “You must be born again.” The new birth is an instantaneous spiritual experience which occurs when the Holy Spirit leads a person to understand that Jesus died and was raised again toContinue reading “WITHOUT JESUS I EXIST ONLY! WITH JESUS I LIVE!”

“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money.” Acts 8:20 Although this Simon believed in Jesus for his salvation, his heart was still set on the things of this world, such as money and power. Peter stood and rebuked Simon sharply, not condemning him, butContinue reading “OBTAINING GOD’S MIGHTY GIFTS”

“Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, ‘ Lord, do not hold this against them.’ Having said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:60 Just as Jesus asked His Father to forgive those who crucified Him (Luke 23:34), so Stephen asked God to give his murderers a chance to repent. ItContinue reading “OUR EXAMPLE, JESUS!”

“He opened their minds to understand the scriptures.”  Luke 24:25 The things that happen in our lives are many times misunderstood.  The things of the Spirit of God are foolishness to those of this world. The truths of Jesus cannot be and are not accepted by the world. In every situation it takes the Lord’sContinue reading “A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING”

“Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:13 Even those who maintain a close, intimate relationship with the Lord are not immune to disappointments, obstacles, challenges, struggles, and feelings of hopelessness. InContinue reading “PREPARE YOUR MIND FOR ACTION!”

“O foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!” Luke 24:25 In many accounts of the time after his resurrection, the disciples did not at first believe that the Lord had risen. Even though they had seen Him perform miracles, when He walked the earth, and they hadContinue reading “UNBELIEF, THE UNBELIEVABLE!”

“Always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence.” 1 Peter 3:15 If someone were to come to you and ask if you were a Christian, what would you say? How would you explain your beliefContinue reading “BE READY TO DEFEND”