PATIENT ENDURANCE!

“Let us hold tightly without wavering the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 “So do not throw away your confident trust in the Lord.” Hebrews 10:35 “Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive allContinue reading “PATIENT ENDURANCE!”

THE PURPOSE

Your name, O’Lord, endures forever, your fame O’Lord, is known to every generation. For the Lord will give justice to his people and compassion on his servants.” Psalm 135:13-14 Have you ever wondered or asked God just why you were put upon this earth? The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy himContinue reading “THE PURPOSE”

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!”

DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEART TOWARD JESUS!

“The Lord says, ‘ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.’ “ Psalm 91:14 What does it mean to harden your heart toward Jesus? It means that you refuse to hear or respond to God and not recognize his spiritual realities. It means to pay noContinue reading “DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEART TOWARD JESUS!”

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!”

HIS SACRIFICE FOR OUR SALVATION!

“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done and not mine.” Matthew 26: 39 “While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him fromContinue reading “HIS SACRIFICE FOR OUR SALVATION!”

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!”

WHO CARRIES YOUR LOAD?

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” Psalm 23:4 There is not a person in this world who does not have burdens in their lives. The troubles of this world can mount up quickly and become extremely heavy. Sometimes our heaviness is soContinue reading “WHO CARRIES YOUR LOAD?”

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 BURDENS HAVE BEEN NAILED TO THE CROSS!

“Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Let us take a moment and reflect upon what Jesus did for each of us. Let’s put ourselves in his place and see exactly what the sacrifice was that he so graciously gave to us each. Let’s pretend,Continue reading “OUR BURDENS HAVE BEEN NAILED TO THE CROSS!”

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!”