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“Jesus was saying, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they cast lots, dividing up his garments among themselves.” Luke 23:34 Even though their actions were cruel, the Roman soldiers who carried out the Crucifixion could not have understood the ramifications of their actions. So, Jesus extended His mercyContinue reading “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM”

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3 “He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” (Ps. 23:2,3). Most likelyContinue reading “GOD RESTORES OUR SOUL!”

“ Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 We cannot always see lovingkindness and mercy ahead of us, but when we look back, we can see all the ways God has helped us. That helps usContinue reading “KEEP JESUS ON YOUR MIND”

“I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 “He will call upon Me, and I will answer him.” Psalm 91:15 Waiting is just a fact of life. Sometimes God answers our prayers immediately but other times He makes us wait to see the answer. When weContinue reading “OUR UNFAILING GOD!”

“Why do you gaze at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk.” Acts 3:12 After the lame beggar had been healed by Peter and John the people began to run at them with amazement. No matter how greatly the Lord may choose to use us, we must beContinue reading “THE GAZE”

“By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God.” 1 John 4:2 “and every spirit who does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the anti-christ, of which you have heard that is coming, and nowContinue reading “TEST THE SPIRITS!”

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. He humbled himself and became obedient toContinue reading “BE HUMBLE!”

” And we know he lives in us because he Spirit he gave us lives in us.” 1 John 3:24 Our Lord has never left us. He may not be here physically, as we believe as human beings, but his Spirit lives on within each of us. If we listen closely, we will hear hisContinue reading “AND HE LIVES!”

” But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name.” 1 Peter 4:16 In the world today there many things for us to be thankful for. We see accomplishments all of the time of those who make discoveries or invent something newContinue reading “THERE IS NO SHAME!”

“Stay alert! Watch out for the 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 There is evil all around us. As the time grows closer for the return of Jesus, theContinue reading “WATCH OUT! THE DEVIL PROWLS AROUND LIKE A ROARING LION!”

“The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? Proverbs 20:24 “ People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines the heart.” Proverbs 21:2 Sometimes we don’t pay attention to what we do or say. We allow the things around us to become distractions in ourContinue reading “EVERYTHING WE DO AND EVERYTHING WE SAY SHOULD BE FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!”

” Study this book of the law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it.” Joshua 1:8 Each day that passes is a day closer to meeting Jesus face to face. When we take a step back and look at that realization, oneContinue reading “PRAY, STUDY, MEDITATE AND LIVE THE WORD!”

“ But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Luke 18:8 ” Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” 1 John 5:21 Always stay in tune with the Lord Jesus. Never let him to become second in yourContinue reading “DON’T ALLOW PASSING TIME TO DESTROY YOUR FAITH!”

” And this is what God has testified; He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the son does not have life.” 1 John 5:11 Jesus is eternal life. Go to him, accept him and live through him! Reading andContinue reading “WHAT GOD TESTIFIES IS TRUE!”

“Even if you feel guilty, God is greater than your feelings, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:20 Please take the time to read 1 John chapter 3. Meditate and pray. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS !

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they may stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 Some of the most famous people in the world have had lives that were unbearable. Many have gone to drugs toContinue reading “THE LORD DIRECTS THE STEPS OF THE GODLY”

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” Luke 12:31 “So, don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 We see commercials all of the time on television trying to sell us life insurance. This insuranceContinue reading “THE POLICY!”

“Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.” Psalm 35:5 If the animals of this planet are not from God, then who? If the gifts of science and technology are not from God, then who? If Jesus is not the Son of God, then who? IfContinue reading “IF IT AIN’T GOD, THEN WHO IS IT?”

“But we are looking forward to the new heavens and the new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness.” 2 Peter 3:13 Just as a young teenager getting a license and then receiving the keys to the car for the first time, we also have been given a key that gives usContinue reading “DON’T DROP THE KEY”

“If someone claims,’ I know God’, but does not obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God shouldContinue reading “I KNOW GOD”

” So, after you have suffered for a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.” 1 Peter 5:10 ” Be on guard so that you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your secure footing. Rather, youContinue reading “OUR PRICE”

“ The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.” Psalm 33:15 “Trust him and he will help you.” Psalm 37:5 “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.” 2 Peter 1:3 Our God in heavenContinue reading “TOOLS FOR A GODLY LIFE”

When Jesus died upon the cross, he left a very strong message to those remaining upon this earth. This message was to be spread throughout the generations to come. That message was of salvation. When Jesus walked the earth, he was asked for many things, and he gave to the people many things. He gaveContinue reading “A SALVATION PRAYER”

“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 Whether Jesus returns in the rapture or whether we die a natural death we must be prepared.Continue reading “BE PREPARED TO MEET JESUS”

“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 Whether the Lord Jesus returns tomorrow or in 50 years from now, it is important for usContinue reading “BE PREPARED”