Michael J Burchett Ministries

” SO PETER WENT OVER THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AND WALKED ON THE WATER TOWARD JESUS. BUT WHEN HE SAW THE STRONG WIND AND WAVES, HE WAS TERRIFIED AND BEGAN TO SINK.” MATTHEW 14: 29-30

How many times have you and I been walking on the water of faith and then suddenly we take our focus from Jesus and place it on the terrible things happening around us. We then begin to sink in our troubles and the struggles and problems around us begin to overcome us. Peter was walking on the water because he was trusting in Jesus. His actions were showing that with complete trust in the Lord we can do anything within his will. However, the moment Peter’s focus changed he began to sink. Each day we face worldly struggles of our own. It is important that our faith stay strong and that we trust our Lord to take care of us. If we stay focused on our Lord, our struggles will be as nothing. But if we continually focus on the things around us, we will only be throwing fuel on the fire and the flames of our problems will only become larger and larger. We must train ourselves to trust Jesus in our lives. It doesn’t matter how large or small our problems look to us if we keep our eyes on Jesus and trust in his ways, we will be overcomers. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” YES, AND THE LORD WILL DELIVER ME FROM EVERY EVIL ATTACK AND BRING ME SAFELY INTO HIS HEAVENLY KINGDOM.” 2 TIMOTHY 4:18

Evil attacks come our way day after day. We go through sorrows, through sickness and disease, and through worldly concerns and anxieties. However, we have heavenly protection through each of these attacks. Our Lord is by our side. He goes before us to deliver us from harm. We must have strong faith in our Lord and his promises. It is more than just spouting words from our mouth saying that we believe. We must act upon our belief and not fear because we trust and know His truths. Our Lord is not a forceful God and will not act unless we ask him to. He will be unable to help us if we do not believe. He has sent his precious Holy Spirit to live within us and guide us through all situations good or bad. It takes faith to become a true believer and it takes faith to act upon the promises of our Lord. We should love him, believe him and act upon his word. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” BUT YOU SHOULD KEEP A CLEAR MIND IN EVERY SITUATION. DON’T BE AFRAID OF SUFFERING FOR THE LORD. WORK AT TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS, AND FULLY CARRY OUT THE MINISTRY GOD HAS GIVEN YOU.” 2 TIMOTHY 4:5

Each and every one of us has a purpose and a ministry that God has given us. It is important that we stay in close communication with our Lord God on a daily basis. The time is short, and the workers are few. We all have a job to do. God doesn’t want anyone going to hell. But as scriptures tell us, the road to heaven is narrow. Right now, it is easy to get there. All we have to do is to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. However, after the Lord returns and the time of grace is over, the time of tribulation will be upon us. At that time, it will not be impossible to get to heaven, but it will become much harder to get to heaven. During that time, you will have a choice of either taking the mark of the beast and denying Christ or to stand up in the face of death and accept Christ and be beheaded. Which would you have your friends, neighbors and family be a part of? Our ministry today and until the Lord returns is to spread his good news and get as many people saved as possible. The time is very short. We are to carry out the ministry our God has given us! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” COME TO ME, ALL OF YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND CARRY HEAVY BURDENS, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.” MATTHEW 11:28

Our Lord invites us to come to him each day with our burdens. We all carry heavy baggage with us and sometimes our baggage gets too heavy for us to carry alone. We need help. Our Lord will give us that help. We must, however, believe in him and all of his promises for our lives. We have to believe that when we go to him with our burdens, he will willingly take them from us and carry them for us. Our faith must be strong enough to leave our problems at his feet and turn and walk away without the heaviness we left with him. When we do, we are trusting him to help us. The burdens are lifted, and we can walk away in freedom, peace of mind and the strength our Lord wants us to have. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” FOR GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR AND TIMIDITY BUT OF POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7

My human nature is not one of self-courage. I am usually the person in the back of the room trying to stay out of sight. I was never one who would raise their hand willingly in class, even if I knew the answer to a question. I am not and never have been one to step out and start a conversation with someone I don’t know. I was recently reminded of my human nature and began to think of how my Lord wants me to act in society. Being fearful of standing out in a crowd or speaking up among others is not something our Lord God has given us. If we are operating in fear, we can be assured that we are not working in the Lord. Fear, doubt and worry are NOT the adjectives that describe our Lord. He operates in love, peace, understanding, with power and confidence. You and I are to operate our lives through Christ Jesus. We have the Holy Spirit of God who lives within us who gives us what we need to operate in power, love and self-discipline. My problem is that I allow fear to overcome my actions and my words. This is something that I have had to overcome my whole life. However, there is a purpose for the way God has created each of us. I was a school teacher turned banker and now retired. For many years I have had the desire to spread God’s holy Word to others. Since retirement the Lord has called me to do just that. I have to remind myself each day of the fact that through Christ I am an overcomer. He is my Lord and Savior and my Redeemer. So, the next time you feel fear welling up inside you just remember you are a child of God and not of the devil. Stand up with confidence in the Lord and have faith in the plan he has for your life. Without him I am nothing and because of the hindrance of fear I can do little. But with the power of the Holy Spirit, I am strong, and I can do ALL things because he gives me strength. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” BE AN EXAMPLE TO ALL BELIEVERS IN WHAT YOU SAY, IN THE WAY YOU LIVE, IN YOUR LOVE, YOUR FAITH, AND YOUR PURITY.” 1 TIMOTHY 4:12

The Lord has been very clear in His message to us. We are to live a life that represents him in the best of ways. We are to be strong, loving, pure and faithful. Our faith is to be so strong that it helps us to walk through the fires of this world. It allows us not to waver in our struggles but to stand tall and show the strength of Jesus. We are to be examples to other believers in the way we talk and live our lives. We are to believe that we receive because our God in heaven is our source, our strength and our way of life! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“BECAUSE WE HAVE THESE PROMISES, DEAR FRIENDS, LET US CLEANSE OURSELVES FROM EVERYTHING THAT CAN DEFILE OUR BODY AND SPIRIT. AND LET US WORK TOWARD COMPLETE HOLINESS BECAUSE WE FEAR GOD.” 2 COR. 7:1

Because of our faith, trust and complete love for our God in heaven we work hard each day to stay the course. We are to move toward holiness out of reverence for our God. He has surrounded us with his holy word and all of his mighty promises. We know how he wants us to live. We are human and are not perfect, but our Lord expects us to know him and all of his ways. He expects us to love him with all of our heart. In doing so we are to respect him with honor and a life worth his praise. We are to stay away from anything that can lead us down the wrong road, lead us to bad language or that allows us to forget the ways of our Lord. We are to stay focused daily on his thoughts and words and always stay reminded of his love for each of us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” KEEP A CLOSE WATCH ON HOW YOU LIVE AND ON YOUR TEACHING.” 1 TIMOTHY 4:16

In these last days many will be led astray. There are many teachings that take God’s Word and begin to put a twist on it. The devil is working overtime and will go to great lengths to deceive even the wisest of Christians. Do not support and teach to others things that are not of the word of God. Test everything you hear by comparing it to God’s Word. How we live our lives should be based on God’s Word. We must stay in his Word and learn it well. We must keep ourselves surrounded by his promises and live accordingly. In keeping that personal relationship with Jesus fresh, we cannot be deceived because we know his thoughts and promises are true and never failing! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE SHELTER OF THE MOST HIGH WILL FIND REST IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY.” PSALM 91:1

The word LIVE is considered an action word. It is something you do. It is an action you take or a lifestyle you live. For the first few years of our lives most of us had the opportunity to live under the direction of our loving parents. They showed us right from wrong and corrected us when we needed correcting. They protected us from harm and was always there when we needed them. Our Lord God is no different. He tells us that if we live under his roof, he will protect us. If we live under his conditions, we will have nothing to fear. He gives us a guide to live by (His Holy Scriptures) and has sent His Holy Spirit to live in us. If we are living in him then we are assured of peace, joy and safety. We will continue to have struggles here on this earth but with our life in Jesus we are guaranteed a life eternal! All we have to do is turn our burdens over to Him and let Him carry them! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“IN HIM LIE HIDDEN ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE.” COLOSSIANS 2:3

Treasure hunters in this world hunt treasures of jewels, gold, and silver. Some go to great lengths and through great dangers in order to find their treasures. We as Christians are treasurer hunters as well. However, the treasures that we look for are far different than those of the world. We are seeking the things of our God in heaven. We are looking for the wisdom, knowledge and the understanding that our God has promised us. The promises of the Lord our God in heaven are worth much more than mere jewels of this world. His promises help us to fulfill our lives in Christ Jesus. They help us to live lives that will be inherently invaluable to those around us. Our true treasures lie in the vaults of heaven. Our work on this earth is to win others to Christ. With the wisdom and knowledge we have in Christ, our missions become so much easier. Let us continue to seek and find these heavenly treasures. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” FOR HE WILL ORDER HIS ANGELS TO PROTECT YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.” PSALM 91:11

” THE LORD SAYS, I WILL RESCUE THOSE WHO LOVE ME. I WILL PROTECT THOSE WHO TRUST IN MY NAME.” PSALM 91:14

” BUT THE LORD IS FAITHFUL; HE WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AND GUARD YOU FROM THE EVIL ONE.” 2 THESSALONIANS 3:3

As true followers of Jesus Christ we have the greatest insurance policy of all time. Our coverage includes God’s angels for our protection, God’s faithfulness and his strength. It includes his wisdom, understanding, the use of the name of Jesus and his precious Holy Spirit for guidance. There is nothing upon this earth or in this earth that we are not protected from. The premium for this coverage is for us to believe and receive. Our faith must be strong at all times, and we must be willing to trust and believe in this coverage (his promises). As residents upon this earth, we can go out and buy house insurance, car insurance, medical insurance and life insurance. But without faith in Jesus, we are unable to participate in our Lord’s insurance coverage. His coverage is available to use 24/7. Our faith must stay strong. We cannot afford to forget that we have his coverage. He wants us to use it so that we will be safe and able to live with peace of mind and a secure heart. If you do not have this coverage, apply today! Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, learn his promises and build upon your faith. Remember, we are covered 24/7!!! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“HE TOOK OUR SICKNESS AND REMOVED OUR DISEASES.” MATTHEW 8:17

Our Lord God is very clear and leaves nothing to be questioned in Matthew 8:17. When Jesus was nailed to the cross, he took every sickness and disease to the cross with him. They died with him on that cross. They have no more control over us if we just believe and receive his promise of healing. Our Lord uses many different methods to heal us from our sicknesses, but we must have the faith to trust him. Whether the situation looks dim or bright we must continue to thank Him and believe that He is at work in our lives, every moment of every day. We all go through good and bad times. When we are struggling, just remember that God has a plan. We must trust him with his plan and never doubt him. He is always faithful and never failing! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, WALK IN HIS WAYS, OBEY HIS COMMANDS, HOLD FIRMLY TO HIM, AND SERVE HIM WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART AND YOUR SOUL.” JOSHUA 22:5

Scripture tells us that we are to hold firmly to our Lord. If we were falling from a cliff and we had a grasp of the hand of a friend, we would not want to let go. We would press harder and harder to never let go of the hand. Our friend’s reaching hand is our survival tool. If we were to let go, we would fall to our death below. Many of us are on the edge of that cliff. Jesus is standing with his outreached hand to save us. We need to listen to his voice and do as he tells us. We need to live our lives with strong faith and a great trust in him. If we don’t, then we will never reach his hand. We will not be able to hold firmly because we don’t believe. His hand is always reaching out. We also need to reach out and take a firm grip of his hand. We must hold to it and not let go. He is our Lord, Savior, Healer and Forgiver! With Jesus in our presence, we will be able to climb up that cliff to the safe arms of the Lord. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” 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

Sometimes when I pray to my God in heaven it feels like He is a million miles away. He is way up in heaven and I am way down here on earth. Scriptures tell us that nothing could be farther from the truth. Our Lord is with us at all times. He has given us the Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us. He has given us his Holy Word (The Bible) as a guide for our earthly life. God’s Holy Word is just that. It is not just a book with an author giving advice. It is the true and honorable living word of God. He has given us a road map to use, and it is important that we read it and meditate upon it. We must pray to God and ask for his guidance in understanding his thoughts and direction for our lives. We are not alone in this world. Our Lord lives in us in the presence of the Holy Spirit. His Holy Bible is a roadmap to help us through life, and to help us to build and live our faith. We should live in his Word everyday! We should never go a day without praying and meditating on the Word of God! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” THEN THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS WILL BE HONORED BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU LIVE, AND YOU WILL BE HONORED ALONG WITH HIM.” 2 THESSALONIANS 1:12

The way we live our lives is a reflection of how we believe. If we live in fear, doubt and worry then we are reflecting a way of life that is representative of the complete opposite of how our Lord wants us to live. Jesus is powerful, joyous, understanding, loving, and forgiving. As we surround ourselves with the things of our Lord, we will begin to strengthen our faith and live lives that are joyful and strong. In everyday life we are constantly being bombarded with the things of this world. If we don’t fight off the evil that surrounds us, then we will become a part of the ruthlessness of this world. That is not the plan our God in heaven has for us. Jesus is to be glorified in our lives. It doesn’t matter our situation, good or bad, we are to fight through with the faith and trust in our Lord. We should know and understand His promises for our earthly lives. Remember, we are not saved by works, but we are crowned with rewards in heaven for the work we do on behalf of Jesus on this earth. Let us continue to build our faith and trust, always remembering that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” THEREFORE, AS YOU HAVE RECEIVED CHRIST JESUS THE LORD, SO WALK IN HIM.” COLOSSIANS 2:6

It is very important for us to realize that if we are to accomplish all that God has planned for us, we must develop a deep relationship with him and become who we were created to be. To do so we must willingly surrender ourselves to his promptings and trust him, no matter what He commands us to do. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” THE WHOLE CITY HAD COME OUT TO MEET JESUS AND WHEN THEY SAW HIM, THEY IMPLORED HIM TO LEAVE THEIR REGION.” MATTHEW 8:34

The above scripture reveals the sinful nature of mankind. Jesus had just cast out demons from two men and sent the evil spirits into a herd of swine. The entire herd then rushed to the steep embankment and into the sea where they drowned. The herdsmen reported what had happened to the people of the nearby town, and the entire community became angry with Jesus. The community’s concern was the potential economic impact and the potential loss of business. They were more concerned about their own financial welfare than their spiritual health. Sadly, when Jesus arrived, they promptly requested that he leave. Unfortunately, our society has grown accustomed to living with sin. We don’t want to think about God removing it, especially if it would mean a loss of perceived income. However, clinging to sin is one of the most deadly things we can do. Putting up with sin has the potential for disaster in our lives. It is important that we not depend upon the world for our survival but only depend upon our God who is loving and gracious to those who are faithful to him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” WHILE I WAS FAINTING AWAY, I REMBERED THE LORD.” JONAH 2:7

Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom before we are ready to repent. We cannot get much lower than where Jonah ended up. He was trying his hardest to run away from God because he did not want to go to the city of Nineveh and preach to the people. He did not want to take the assignment the Lord had given him. Apparently, Jonah had forgotten that he could not hide from God. Our God is so gracious and loving that no matter how frail, clumsy, or how simple our prayer might be He still answers with his abundant forgiveness and mercy. Sometimes we do things that make us feel like we want to run from God. It doesn’t work. There is no place we can hide where He cannot find us. Dedicate each day to him and surrender to him always! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” DWELL IN THE LAND AND CULTIVATE FAITHFULNESS.” PSALM 37:3

” MY SON, GIVE ATTENTION TO MY WORDS; INCLINE YOUR EAR TO MY SAYINGS. DO NOT LET THEM DEPART FROM YOUR SIGHT; KEEP THEM IN THE MIDST OF YOUR HEART. FOR THEY ARE LIFE TO THOSE WHO FIND THEM AND HEALTH TO ALL YOUR BODY.” PROVERBS 4:20-22

Our Lord tells us that we are to cultivate our faithfulness. Just as a farmer cultivates his land, we are to prepare and cultivate our faith. We are to work hard at developing our faith and making is stronger everyday. In order to help our crop of faith to grow strong we must surround ourselves with God’s words. They should be so familiar to us that they become the way we live our lives. Whether in good times or in troubled times our faith should stay steady. It should never waver. Our Lord is forever faithful, and we should work hard at becoming faithful to him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“GOD’S WAY IS PERFECT. ALL THE LORD’S PROMISES PROVE TRUE. HE IS A SHIELD FOR ALL WHO LOOK TO HIM FOR PROTECTION.” PSALM 18:30

Scripture is very precise when it talks about the ways of our Lord. His ways are perfect. He is our protection. He serves as a shield when we are facing struggles of any kind. We are not perfect, but our Lord and Savior is! We will always face struggles while living on this earth. But with our Lord as our protector and shield we are able to face each problem with confidence, power and the wisdom God gives us. If we trust our Lord and depend upon him for our success we will prevail, for we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“NONE OF THEIR ENEMIES COULD STAND AGAINST THEM, FOR THE LORD HELPED THEM CONQUER ALL THEIR ENEMIES.” JOSHUA 21:44

Our enemies come in all shapes and sizes. They come in every form. They can be physical, mental or spiritual. They attack from all directions and with a speed that helps them to accomplish their victory over us. However, we have the answers. We have belief and faith in the all-knowing God. Our God is the definer of life, our protector in life and our refuge when we need Him to be. There is no enemy that we have in this world that can conquer us if we keep our faith strong and our trust in God pure. He assures us that he will go before us and walk us through all anxieties, troubles and unknowns. We must believe. We must constantly surround ourselves with our God in heaven by reading and meditating on his Holy Word. We must pray and ask, for if we ask, we shall receive. And then we must believe that we receive because He is our source of strength! He has provided us with mighty promises throughout the Bible. We must know them and use them. For our God in heaven has never and will never fail on any of His promises! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” PUT AWAY FROM YOU A DECEITFUL MOUTH AND PUT DEVIOUS SPEECH FAR FROM YOU.” PROVERBS 4:24

“ PROVE BY THE WAY YOU LIVE THAT YOU HAVE REPENTED OF YOUR SINS AND TURNED TO GOD.” MATTHEW 3:8

Our speech is a part of the way we live. We are to live each day in proof that we have repented of our sins and have turned to our God in heaven. The words that we speak should be those that make us stronger in the Lord and not weaker. They should help us to build our faith stronger and not tear it down. Our words come from our heart. They represent exactly how we feel. Positive words help us to take our faith to another level with our Lord. When we profess things that we have not yet seen in real time we are professing our faith and trust in our Lord. We are putting into action our belief that our God in heaven is actively working in our lives. Some may think of us as foolish for what we do but we must shut them out and speak our faith into existence. We must stay focused on Jesus and his presence in our lives. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, WALK IN HIS WAYS, OBEY HIS COMMANDS, HOLD FIRMLY TO HIM, AND SERVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND ALL YOUR SOUL.” JOSHUA 22:5

” SERVE THE LORD ALONE.” JOSHUA 24:14

Our Lord God in heaven wants 100% of us and not just a part of us. He wants us to commit our body’s, minds and souls to him. Our God sent his one and only son, Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our salvation, healings and the forgiveness of our sins. All it takes for us to be saved is to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. However, He has so much more in store for us. He wants to do so much more for us while we live right here on this earth. He wants us to be doers of his word. We are to love Him, walk in all of His ways, obey His commands, hold firmly to him, (keep him close at all times) and serve Him with every ounce of strength we have. If we do these things our lives on this earth will not be trouble free but will be less stressful, more joyful and filled with the peace of God. We are to serve our Lord alone! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” DON’T LET ANYONE CAPTURE YOU WITH EMPTY PHILOSOPHIES AND HIGH-SOUNDING NONSENSE THAT COME FROM HUMAN THINKING AND FROM THE SPIRITUAL POWERS OF THE WORLD, RATHER THAN CHRIST.” COLOSSIANS 2:8

We are to stay well-grounded in the ways of Jesus. We are to stay connected, always living a life that is a testimony on his behalf. When we allow ourselves to become concerned with the things of the world, we open ourselves up to becoming a part of this world. We must remember that we do live in the world, but we are not of this world. It is important that we ask God to help us with the deeper things of the spiritual world. There is a war going on spiritually. Things that are happening on this earth today are signs of things to come. It doesn’t matter how bleak things look in this world we should understand that our God in heaven has everything under control. He has a plan. He has described his plan very well in scripture. He will be returning soon (at a time we do not know) for his children. There will be a time of judgement for those who have not accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. There will be a time, for those who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, to receive their heavenly rewards for the good works they have done on behalf of His mighty name. Don’t let the devil strip you of the rewards awaiting you. Our Lord is returning soon, whether we believe or not. We are spiritual beings living in a human world. This is only our temporary home. Our Lord is returning soon! Keep praying and stay alert! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“MY CHILD, PAY ATTYENTION TO WHAT I SAY. LISTEN CAREFULLY TO MY WORDS. DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF THEM. LET THEM PENETRATE DEEP INTO YOUR HEART, FOR THEY BRING LIFE TO THOSE WHO FIND THEM AND HEALING TO THEIR WHOLE BODY.” PROVERBS 4:20-22

In this world we are surround all day long with the thoughts and understanding of the ways of the world. Because we live in this world it is very easy to become a part of the ways the world thinks and acts. In Proverbs our Lord is warning us about this very thing. The ways of the world have been a battle since Adam and Eve. There has always been good vs evil. Our Lord tells us that we are to listen very carefully to His words. His words are not just words in a book, but they are living words that set you free. They are promises that allow you to live a Godly life in a world if evil. They bring life and healing to all who listen. It is so important that we stay as close to our God in every way that we can. We should meditate upon his words and allow them to sink deeply into our heart. Every word that the Lord gives us is a blessing. Every word he gives us is a tool to fight the evil we live in and to become his children. It is impossible to live our lives with the devil holding our hand on one side and God on the other, as we will be pulled apart. God wants all of us! We must make our decision and walk either in faith with our Lord or in evil with the world. He wants all of us. We must surrender all. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” AND NOW, JUST AS YOU ACCEPTED CHRIST JESUS AS YOUR LORD YOU MUST CONTINUE TO FOLLOW HIM. LET YOUR ROOTS GROW DOWN INTO HIM AND LET YOUR LIVES BE BUILT ON HIM. THEN YOUR FAITH WILL GROW STRONG IN THE TRUTH YOU WERE TAUGHT, AND YOU WILL OVERFLOW WITH THANKFULNESS. COLOSSIANS 2:6&7

In order for our roots to grow deep in Jesus our faith must be fertilized each day. We must meditate upon his every word. We must understand his ways, remember his ways and put his ways into action in our lives. If we don’t do these things, then we will be leaving the door open for doubts to creep in. It is so important that we study his word each and every day. It is of great importance that we stay in communication with our Lord each and every day. When our roots grow deep, the Lord will be on our minds in everything we do and everything we say. As The Holy Spirit will speaks to us, we will be reminded of God’s ways. Our faith will continue to grow stronger and stronger. Even though we will continue to face difficulties our lives will become more joyful and peaceful because of the presence of Lord Jesus. He will no longer be someone we go to only in times of troubles, but he will be an integral part of our lives, whether good our bad. Let us always give praise to our Lord God in heaven! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS.

” FOR YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN NOT ONLY THE PRIVILEGE OF TRUSTING IN CHRIST BUT ALSO THE PRIVILEGE OF SUFFERING FOR HIM.” PHILIPPIANS 1:29

It is a privilege to know Jesus. It is a privilege that we have obtained, by his grace, to be able to serve Him. It is our privilege to not only know Christ on a personal level but also to serve him by suffering through persecution and other attacks on our faith. It takes a strong person of faith to be able to stand up in the face of persecution, fear, doubt, worry, sickness and disease, and despite those attacks, continue to live a life of joy and peace in our Lord. Our God in heaven has given us that privilege and we must take it and honor Him by trusting in his promises for our lives. There will be times of suffering, but we need to always remember that our Lord is right beside in all things and that we can do all things through Him who give us strength! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” AND HE HEALED EVERY KIND OF DISEASE AND ILLNESS.” MATTHEW 4:23

Believe that you receive! Plug into your source, Jesus Christ! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

“THE SCRIPTURES ALSO SAY YOU MUST NOT TEST THE LORD YOUR GOD.” MATTHEW 4:7

To test our God is much more than trying to get him to do a miracle. To test our God is to insist that He prove that he is trustworthy. Testing God is like looking at today’s problems and saying that a loving God would not allow us to live this way. When we trust in God, we have total confidence in him with the faith that he will help us through all difficulties. When we trust that our God is in total control then we believe that no matter the situation He is with us and will help us. He may not help us in the way we think he should, but we trust that He is in control and will help us to overcome. When Jesus was taken to the highest point of the temple and the devil told him to jump off because God’s angels would protect Him, that was the devil trying to get Jesus to test God. If you have faith, you have trust! If you believe that the Lord has a plan, and you believe in His plan then you have trust in him. The Lord never said that you would have a life without troubles. However, He has offered a way through your troubles. It takes trust in Him and His ways! We should never test Him, but instead, just believe and trust! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

” EVERY TONGUE WILL CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, TO THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER.” PHILIPPIANS 2:11

What does it mean when we say that Jesus Christ is Lord? It means the He is the only Sovereign, the King of kings and the Lord of lords. (1 Timothy 6:15) He is in absolute control of all things- nothing happens without his divine permission or exists apart from Him. And a time is coming when everyone will acknowledge that only He is truly worthy of praise- even those who’ve spent their lives opposing Him ( Is. 45:23, 24) PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!