“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!”
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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!”
THE PRICLESS VALUE OF KNOWING JESUS!
“Whatever happens my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.” Philippians 3:1 When bad things happen in our lives, we all try hard to find peace and rest. Some will look to alcohol, others to drugs and still others will look to the occult. We are all looking for something. What we find dependsContinue reading “THE PRICLESS VALUE OF KNOWING JESUS!”
JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE SINNER!
” For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 9:13 When Jesus was sent to this earth, he came to help those who were sick and those who were lost. He came to pick up those who were desperate and had noContinue reading “JESUS CAME TO SAVE THE SINNER!”
THE CONVERSATION
“I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.” Psalm 116:1 Just what is prayer? Have you thought about what you are doing when you pray to your God in heaven? When we pray to God we are having a conversation with our creator. We are submitting our heart, mind,Continue reading “THE CONVERSATION”
A HARVEST FULL OF WORKERS!
” The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest. Ask him to send more workers into the fields.” Matthew 9:37-38 Our God in heaven has posted a ‘WORKERS WANTED’ poster. As we live in this day and age the Word of GodContinue reading “A HARVEST FULL OF WORKERS!”
THE SUBMISSIVE LIFE!
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4:22-23 To be in submission to others is not something to take lightly. It is also not something that is easily accomplished. Being submissive is definedContinue reading “THE SUBMISSIVE LIFE!”
DON’T BE HESITANT WITH GOD!
” Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. Ephesians 3:12 When we come to Jesus and accept him as our Lord and Savior we become a new person. As we continue to grow with Jesus, we begin to develop a confidence that is likeContinue reading “DON’T BE HESITANT WITH GOD!”
LIVE TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE AT ALL TIMES!
“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:3 “But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.” Matthew 7:26 Each day in our lives brings something new and exciting. Sometimes the new and excitingContinue reading “LIVE TO BE IN GOD’S PRESENCE AT ALL TIMES!”
NEVER GIVE UP!
” Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 It is so importantContinue reading “NEVER GIVE UP!”
JUST WHAT IS WORRY?
Can all your worries add a moment to your life? Matthew 6:27 ” Seek the Kingdom of God above all else and live righteously and he will give you everything you need. ” Matthew 6:33 Worry will often times consume our thoughts and our lives all together. It will be at the center of whatContinue reading “JUST WHAT IS WORRY?”
THE POWER IN PRAISE!
“Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. Psalm 107:31 Praise enables us to remove our focus from ourselves and back onto God. It is his desire that our eyes be set firmly on Him, because that is where our true hope is found.Continue reading “THE POWER IN PRAISE!”
CRUCIFIED, COMMITTED AND RESCUED!
“because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified and the world’s interest in me has also died.” Galatians 6:14 “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” Psalm 37:5 “The Lord says. ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those whoContinue reading “CRUCIFIED, COMMITTED AND RESCUED!”
A PRAYER FOR ALL!
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:44 When someone tells a lie about you or persecutes you for how you believe in Christ or hurts you physically, it is very difficult to notContinue reading “A PRAYER FOR ALL!”
SHINING BRIGHTLY FOR JESUS!
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you, and say all sorts of evil things against you, because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.” Matthew 5: 11-12 “No one lights a lamp and then puts itContinue reading “SHINING BRIGHTLY FOR JESUS!”
THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 I am sure that as human beings we have all experienced fear at one time or another. Fear isContinue reading “THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE!”
DO NOT TEST GOD!
” You must not test the Lord your God.” Matthew 4:7 ” For the scriptures say, ‘ It is through faith that a righteous person has life.’ ” Galatians 3:11 Have you ever tested God? Just what is it to test our God in heaven? Testing God is much more than trying to get himContinue reading “DO NOT TEST GOD!”
DON’T FEAR BUT INSTEAD OPEN UP TO THE LORD!
“Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done.” Psalm 37:5-6 Each and every one of us have problems in our lives that seem to be so large and overwhelming that there is nothing that will allow us to live lives of strength and happiness. Our God did not putContinue reading “DON’T FEAR BUT INSTEAD OPEN UP TO THE LORD!”
THE POWER IN HIS NAME, JESUS!
“And by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” John 20:31 Just how powerful is the name of Jesus? We can rest assured that it is the most powerful name in all of heaven and earth. As we read through the holy scriptures, we see the name of JesusContinue reading “THE POWER IN HIS NAME, JESUS!”
TOMORROW MIGHT BE TODAY!
“Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God is with you every step you take.” Joshua 1:9 ” My Kingdom is not an earthly Kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” JohnContinue reading “TOMORROW MIGHT BE TODAY!”
GOD’S STRENGTH THROUGH MY WEAKNESSES!
” My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ” That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships and persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 In comparing myself toContinue reading “GOD’S STRENGTH THROUGH MY WEAKNESSES!”
THE CROSS BRINGS DISRUPTION!
“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 When Jesus first came into this world the world changed dramatically. Even as a baby he was sought after. King Herod, the king of Judaea had innocent children of Bethlehem slaughtered in an attemptContinue reading “THE CROSS BRINGS DISRUPTION!”
THE RIGHT SOURCE!
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 ” God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 We are to be on guard,Continue reading “THE RIGHT SOURCE!”
BELIEVING IS SEEING
” For we live by believing and not by seeing.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 In the physical world we are taught to believe what we see. I’m sure you have heard the old adage that seeing is believing. When we live in this world this is how we live our lives. We must prove, with solidContinue reading “BELIEVING IS SEEING”
GODLY SORROW!
” Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow is connected to both disappointment for the sins we have committed and the desire to never commit the sins again. We sin but we desire to turn away from sin. Godly sorrowContinue reading “GODLY SORROW!”
I WILL WEAR HIS NAME!
We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.” 2 Corinthians 6:6 ‘” For we are the temple of the living God. As God said: ” ‘ I will live in them and walk among them. I will be their GodContinue reading “I WILL WEAR HIS NAME!”
OUR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL!
“Though our bodies are dying, our Spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 As we begin to age, we become very familiar with looking in the mirror and seeing a picture of a body that no longer reflects the strength of a young person. It shows the wear and tear of the yearsContinue reading “OUR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL!”
I WILL!
” The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:13-16 TheContinue reading “I WILL!”
