SUBMIT TO HIM! HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT!

“So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisors.” Proverbs 24:6 We are in a war. We get up each day and ready ourselves for the biggest moments in our lives by using prayer. We petition our Lord God in heaven for his mighty hand to take the evil awayContinue reading “SUBMIT TO HIM! HIS STRENGTH IS PERFECT!”

RELATIONSHIP OR RELIGION?

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3 Relationship or Religion? Which of these do you have in your life? Religion consists of the things we do to make ourselves right with God and others. A personal relationship with ourContinue reading “RELATIONSHIP OR RELIGION?”

DO NOT BE FOOLED!

“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 “Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then youContinue reading “DO NOT BE FOOLED!”

DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS!

“You must warn each other, every day, while it is still today, so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.” Hebrews 3:13 “For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than a two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposesContinue reading “DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS!”

BENEFITS OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS!

“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.” Hebrews 2:18 ” No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.” Psalm 25:3 When we think of the blood of Jesus we alwaysContinue reading “BENEFITS OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS!”

THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD GIVES LIGHT!

The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.” Psalm 119:130 The word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 When we hear the word of God, we suddenly are hearing the truth. There are no lies, doubts or any hesitation to what heContinue reading “THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD GIVES LIGHT!”

UNDERSTAND YOUR FAITH!

” Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.” Psalm 36:5 Having faith in Jesus means relying on and believing His teachings. It means believing that even though we do not understand all things, He does! Our faith and our trust in our Lord Jesus areContinue reading “UNDERSTAND YOUR FAITH!”

WELCOME OTHERS AS HE WELCOMED YOU!

“So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.” Philemon 17-18 Forgiveness. All Christians have received forgiveness from God, so we should forgive others as well. That is the reason Paul wrote to PhilemonContinue reading “WELCOME OTHERS AS HE WELCOMED YOU!”

MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ” Philippians 4:19 Blessings from God marks an intimate relationship between us and God, serving as proof that we find ourselves in God’s favor. Blessings from God consist of good things He does for each of us,Continue reading “MY CUP OVERFLOWS WITH BLESSINGS!”

HANG ON TIGHTLY AS THE RIDE HAS JUST BEGUN!

“Rather cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now.” Joshua 23:8 “For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 “For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.”Continue reading “HANG ON TIGHTLY AS THE RIDE HAS JUST BEGUN!”

REMOVE THE MASK AND LIVE THE TRUTH!

“First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean too. Matthew 23:26 “Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.” Matthew 23:28 There are many on this earth who live in a world of their own. They seem toContinue reading “REMOVE THE MASK AND LIVE THE TRUTH!”

HERE I AM, TAKE MY HAND!

” For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.” Titus 2:11 When Jesus came into this world he came for one purpose and that purpose was to save the world. When God created the earth and everything in it, He created the perfect world, and it was without sin. ButContinue reading “HERE I AM, TAKE MY HAND!”

THE DISCIPLINED LIFE!

“He must live a devout and disciplined life.” Titus1:8 “Such people claim they know God, but they deny Him by the way they live.” Titus 1:16 In Titus Chapter 1 Paul is writing to Titus concerning the conditions for being an Elder in the church. An Elder of the church is one who is responsibleContinue reading “THE DISCIPLINED LIFE!”

TAKE IT ALL PERSONAL!

“Lift up my eyes to you O’ God, enthroned in heaven.” Psalm 123:1 Our God in heaven is not someone who lives in some faraway place. He is not someone with whom we must make a long-distance phone call in order to talk with him. Our Lord has made our relationship with Him, personal. ItContinue reading “TAKE IT ALL PERSONAL!”

LIVING THROUGH PERSECUTION!

” Yes, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12 ” Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord.” 2 Timothy 4:5 As true followers of Christ Jesus, many have lived through persecution of their beliefs for years. When we follow Jesus, we are falling inContinue reading “LIVING THROUGH PERSECUTION!”

THE UNCHAINED WORD OF GOD!

“For God has not given us a Spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 ” The Word of God cannot be chained.” 2 Timothy 2:9 It is impossible to stop the Word of our Holy God in heaven from spreading his word throughout this world. It is spreadContinue reading “THE UNCHAINED WORD OF GOD!”

THE LIFE OF HONOR!

“And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ whether I live or die.” Philippians 1:20 Our source of life is Jesus Christ himself. We are blessed beyond understanding to have eternal life in Jesus. We are created by God and given a physical vitality and an existence on this earth. However, ourContinue reading “THE LIFE OF HONOR!”

OUR FUTURE IS TODAY!

“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 ” Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Our future is today. WeContinue reading “OUR FUTURE IS TODAY!”

WE’VE GOT YOU LORD!

“There is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity- the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. 1 Timothy 2:5 & 6 Humanity has been at odds with God since Adam and Eve. The devil and his antics began when he deceived Eve into eatingContinue reading “WE’VE GOT YOU LORD!”

GOD’S WORD, MY SHINING LIGHT!

” Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 Many years ago, when I was a child, I would go with my dad to the County Courthouse lawn, following a rain, to pick up night crawlers to use as fishing bait. We would usually go atContinue reading “GOD’S WORD, MY SHINING LIGHT!”

PUSHING THROUGH THE TRIALS!

“I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:81 We all have trials and tribulations that we go through in our lives. As children of God, we are expected to push through these problems with a patience and trust that is way beyond human understanding.Continue reading “PUSHING THROUGH THE TRIALS!”

PRESS ON WITH GREAT FAITH!

“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” Proverbs 20:27 “People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their hearts.” Proverbs 21:2 Our God sees it all! He knows before anything happens what is going to happen. Our human spirits are seen by God. He knows our thoughtsContinue reading “PRESS ON WITH GREAT FAITH!”

OUR ENTIRE LIVES SHOULD BE LIVED TO GLORIFY GOD!

“I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:81 How often have you thought to yourself that it sure is taking God a long time to answer my prayers. Our God is a very patient God. He has taken his time and continues to takeContinue reading “OUR ENTIRE LIVES SHOULD BE LIVED TO GLORIFY GOD!”

TODAY IS THE FUTURE!

” Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 ” God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whetherContinue reading “TODAY IS THE FUTURE!”

THE SIRENS ARE SOUNDING!

“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,Continue reading “THE SIRENS ARE SOUNDING!”

JUST FACE THE RISING SUN AND YOU WILL SEE HOPE!

“You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart.” 2 Chronicles 19:9 “But Jesus spoke to them at once, DON’T BE AFRAID, he said, TAKE HEART I AM HERE.“ Matthew 14:27 All we have to do when we get up each morning is to look at the sunContinue reading “JUST FACE THE RISING SUN AND YOU WILL SEE HOPE!”

EXERCISE YOUR MINISTRY

” Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” Colossians 4:17 We are to understand and carry out the ministry that our Lord has given us. As Christians we all have a part to play and a duty to fulfill. As we continue to follow and grow in Jesus, we develop aContinue reading “EXERCISE YOUR MINISTRY”

FOCUS ON THE THINGS OF HEAVEN!

” Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of the earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 ” Put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your creator and become like him.”Continue reading “FOCUS ON THE THINGS OF HEAVEN!”

PRESSING FORWARD!

“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 ” But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, throughContinue reading “PRESSING FORWARD!”