“In the same way, when you obey me, you should say, ‘ we are not worthy servants we have simply done our duty.” Luke 17:10 Everyone who is put upon this earth must eventually make a choice. We make that choice between good and evil. It is between accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior orContinue reading “OUR DUTY”
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BIND YOUR FAMILY IN THE LOVING ARMS OF JESUS!
“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:15 Our God in heaven is faithful in all he says and does. He never back tracks and never fails us. He clearly tells us that ifContinue reading “BIND YOUR FAMILY IN THE LOVING ARMS OF JESUS!”
THE HEAVY WEIGHT
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 The world that we live in is full of all kinds of obstacles that try to take us down daily. There is worry, doubt, fear, anger, pain, and sorrow, to name just a few. It is my guess that each ofContinue reading “THE HEAVY WEIGHT”
God’s Temple
” Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 We have been bought with a price. It was a very steep price atContinue reading “God’s Temple”
JESUS, THE LAMB OF GOD!
“So, you should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11 “So, use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.” Romans 6:13 Jesus is the Lamb of God. He is the Son of God and was chosenContinue reading “JESUS, THE LAMB OF GOD!”
TRAIN UP AND PRACTICE YOUR FAITH!
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 For all the years from the time we areContinue reading “TRAIN UP AND PRACTICE YOUR FAITH!”
WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?
“Then Jesus said, ‘ What is the kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree and the birds’ nest in it’. “ Luke 13: 18-19 The Kingdom of God is the spiritual realm over which God reignsContinue reading “WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?”
IT IS BY FAITH!
” It is by faith that a righteous person has life.” Romans 1:17 To be righteous in the sight of our God, we are to be in right standing with him. We are to show the qualities of obeying and believing in him. When we believe and begin to lead a righteous life our character or nature changesContinue reading “IT IS BY FAITH!”
WEAR HIS NAME TAG!
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘ If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’ “ Matthew 16:24 What does it mean to deny ourselves? While we have been given the desires of our heart, we are to deny our own way of achieving them and trust theContinue reading “WEAR HIS NAME TAG!”
THE HARDENED HEART
” Go and say to this people: when you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do you will not comprehend. For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes- so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, andContinue reading “THE HARDENED HEART”
TRAINED IN THE WORLD REQUIRES TRAINING IN THE SPIRIT!
” Listen O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you areContinue reading “TRAINED IN THE WORLD REQUIRES TRAINING IN THE SPIRIT!”
TRUST AND RESCUE
” The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ “ Psalm 91:14 Psalm 91 is full of God’s promises. One portion of this Psalm has stood out to me often. There are two words that are so meaningful and important for living in Jesus. The word “rescue”Continue reading “TRUST AND RESCUE”
GIVE IT ALL!
“And if you don’t carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:27 We are all tested in this life. As Christians we all have our own crosses to carry and heavy loads to bear. We were never promised that our lives would be free of doubt, worry and fear. We were never promisedContinue reading “GIVE IT ALL!”
YOUR WORDS ARE LIFEGIVING!
” The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain.” Proverbs 10:11 Have you ever heard a great preacher who provides the true word of God to his congregation? God’s word, presented in the way our God intended, is powerful and affective. It has a special way of drawing you in. When you hear hisContinue reading “YOUR WORDS ARE LIFEGIVING!”
GOD’S PROMISES OF PROTECTION AND SUCCESS!
“HIS FAITHFUL PROMISES ARE YOUR ARMOR AND PROTECTION.” PSALM 91:4 “SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE, AND HE WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED.” LUKE 12:31 Our world is a jungle that is full of obstacles. Everything that we do is cluttered with something standing in the way. God has promised us that he is with usContinue reading “GOD’S PROMISES OF PROTECTION AND SUCCESS!”
PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD!
JESUS SAID, ” BUT EVEN MORE BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.” LUKE 11:28 Hearing God’s word and listening to God’s word are two very different things. We can go to church and hear the words that are being spoken but are we actually listening? Are we attentive to theContinue reading “PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD!”
REPENT AND HAVE FAITH!
“I have one message to Jews and Greeks alike- the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and having faith in our Lord Jesus.” Acts: 20:21 The world we live in today has become unrecognizable. Evil has turned into good and good has turned into evil. People are being heralded for lying, cheating and goingContinue reading “REPENT AND HAVE FAITH!”
HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD- HE CAN ALSO CARRY YOU!
” And so I tell you, 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 opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10 We have an all-encompassing Lord. HeContinue reading “HE CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD- HE CAN ALSO CARRY YOU!”
POWER IN THE NAME!
” Even the demons obey us when we use your name! “ Luke 10:17 There is great power in the name of Jesus! The name of Jesus carries great power and causes every adverse thing to bow down. His name provides healing and deliverance from worldly battles. If we are going through struggles or battles in our life ourContinue reading “POWER IN THE NAME!”
WHEN DOWN AND OUT
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 36:18 We all have gone through bad things in our lives. We have all gone through sorrow, sadness or some sort of anxiety that wants to take us down. Jesus never promised a life here on earth without trouble. He walked through troubles butContinue reading “WHEN DOWN AND OUT”
PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM!
” Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” Luke 9:60 When we truly follow Jesus, it is made very clear, that we are to go forth and preach to others about the Kingdom of God. When we enlist in his great army it is our duty as soldiers to spread his promisesContinue reading “PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM!”
DENY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!
” IF ANY OF YOU WANTS TO BE MY FOLLOWER, YOU MUST TURN FROM YOUR SELFISH WAYS, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY, AND FOLLOW ME.” LUKE 9:23 Each day in the life of Christ is a new day. Each new day brings about its own set of troubles, anxieties and mountains to climb. Jesus was very clear inContinue reading “DENY YOURSELF AND TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY!”
NEVER FEAR FOR THE LORD IS NEAR!
” One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.’” Acts 18:9-10 There are times in our lives when the people or the circumstances aroundContinue reading “NEVER FEAR FOR THE LORD IS NEAR!”
COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST!
Remember the Lord your God. He is the who gives you power to be successful in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed with your ancestors on oath.” Deuteronomy 8:18 ” I will not fail you or abandon you. Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:5&6 ” The Lord says, “I WILL RESCUE THOSE WHO LOVE ME. I WILL PROTECT THOSEContinue reading “COME TO ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST!”
OBEDIENCE TO OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!
“But Peter and the apostles replied, ‘ we must obey God rather than any human authority.’” Acts 5:29 Our God promises to do for us what we are unable to do for ourselves. In Jesus is the gift of salvation. He places his holy word in our minds so that we can know it, he places it inContinue reading “OBEDIENCE TO OUR GOD IN HEAVEN!”
BE ENCOURAGED IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION
They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” Acts 14:22 All of us suffer hardships. We are attacked by sickness, disease, loss of loved ones, made fun of because of our faith in Jesus, and severely persecuted for the Christian views we have. EvilContinue reading “BE ENCOURAGED IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION”
BUILDING AND LIVING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH AND TRUST!
“I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against the house, it stands firm because it is well built.” Luke 6:47-48 InContinue reading “BUILDING AND LIVING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH AND TRUST!”
OUR EVERLASTING LIFE INSURANCE POLICY!
” Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach.” Psalm 61:2-3 Our God in heaven is always with us. He has his eye on us at every turn. He will never allow us to be confronted by a situation that we cannot handle. You see, whenContinue reading “OUR EVERLASTING LIFE INSURANCE POLICY!”
GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE
“Grace, mercy and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Son of the Father- will continue to be with you who live in the truth and love.” 2 John 1:3 Most everyone would desire to have the grace of God in their lives, and the mercy he provides as wellContinue reading “GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE”
LOVING THE LORD
“For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws.” Deuteronomy 30:16 Loving our Lord will include obeying all his commands; it will include believing all his word; it will include thanking him for all of his gifts. We must admireContinue reading “LOVING THE LORD”
