Deuteronomy 7:6

"For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be His people, His treasured possession."

"OH, BUT A GLIMPSE OF HIS LOVE!"

As the year comes to an end, I feel stirred to encouraged everyone to:
"SEEK THEIR MAKER IN THE UPCOMING YEAR LIKE NEVER BEFORE!"

You may be on the right path!
But God is calling you to go deeper!

"OH, BUT A GLIMPSE OF HIS LOVE!!!"
"THIS NEW YEAR, HE DESIRES TO EXPAND YOUR VIEW!!!"
"POWER! POWER! WONDER-WORKING POWER!"

"YOU ARE HIS TREASURED POSSESSION!"
"DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU DIFFERENT!"

Hebrews 5:7-10

"During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek."

Mark 1:15

“The time has come,” He said. “The Kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the Good News!”

"DON'T CUT CORNERS!"
"DON'T CHEAT YOURSELF!"
"DON'T DEPRIVE YOURSELF OF EVERYTHING GOD HAS FOR YOU!"

"STAY THE COURSE!"
"FINISH THE RACE!"
"DON'T GIVE UP!"

"DON'T LOOSE YOUR FIRE!"

"LORD, WE WANT MORE OF YOU!"
"LET IT RAIN!"
"OPEN THE FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN!"
"LET US RUN THIS RACE WITH ENDURANCE!"

Exodus 23:25a

"Worship the LORD your God"

Acts 4:31

"After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the Word of God boldly."

"THAT WHICH FILLS YOUR HEART WILL EVENTUALLY OVERFLOW!"
If you are full of joy, you will eventually break out in praise!
If you are full of adoration, you will eventually breakout in worship!
If you are full of sadness, you will eventually break out in tears!
If you are full of anger, you will eventually break out in violence!

"THAT WHICH FILLS YOUR HEART WILL EVENTUALLY OVERFLOW!"
"THEREFORE ALLOW GOD TO FILL YOU & REJECT ALL OTHER FILLERS!"
"THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE ONLY INGREDIENT WE NEED!"

I will say it again:
"THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE ONLY INGREDIENT WE NEED!"

Isaiah 44:22

"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you."

"IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE!"
"BUT THE ROAD BEGINS AT THE CROSS!"

"NO SHORTCUTS!"
"WE MUST ALL TRAVEL THE SAME PATH!"

"NO ONE IS EXEMPT!"
"OUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!"
"CHRIST WILL RETURN!"

The good thing is that He says;
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you."

"DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER!"
"IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE!"
"BUT THE ROAD BEGINS AT THE CROSS!"

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Matthew 27:27-31

"Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around Him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand. Then they knelt in front of Him and mocked Him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. They spit on Him, and took the staff and struck Him on the head again and again. After they had mocked Him, they took off the robe and put His own clothes on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him."

"SACRIFICIAL LIVING CAN BENEFIT OTHERS BEYOND YOUR LIFETIME!"

During my prayer time this morning, The Lord reminded me why so many of us are able to experience such a blessed season.

"JESUS GAVE UP HIS THRONE!"
"JESUS GAVE UP HIS TIME!"
"JESUS SACRIFICED EVERYTHING FOR A PURPOSE!"

"THAT PURPOSE WAS TO MAKE RIGHT THE WRONGS HUMANITY HAD COMMITTED AGAINST GOD!"

"BUT IT TOOK SACRIFICE!"

"JESUS WAS WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE IN ORDER FOR US TO CELEBRATE LIFE!"

"WHAT MANY MAY CONSIDER JUST ANOTHER X-MAS SEASON!"
"ACTUALLY COST JESUS EVERY OUNCE OF BLOOD IN HIS BODY!"

"LET US NOT TAKE LIGHTLY THE IMPORTANCE OF HIS BIRTH!"
"IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF HIS STRUGGLES HERE ON EARTH FOR US!"

"LET US BE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE, SO THAT OTHERS WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY ETERNAL LIFE!"

"SACRIFICIAL LIVING CAN BENEFIT OTHERS BEYOND YOUR LIFETIME!"
"DARE TO LIVE FOR OTHERS!"

Luke 2:11-14

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”

"TODAY, TAKE SOME TIME OUT TO JOIN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR IN SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST!"

It doesn't matter if you have an award winning voice or not!
God hears the melody of your heart, not your mouth!

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS & MERRRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!"

Matthew 25:14-18

"Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money."

"DON'T BURY THE MASTER'S TREASURE!"

"CHRISTMAS IS A TIME OF CELEBRATING!"

"CHRISTMAS IS A TIME OF SHARING!"

"CHRISTMAS IS A TIME OF REMEMBERING THAT GOD SENT HIS ONLY SON AS A GIFT TO ALL HUMANITY!"

"FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE!"

"DON'T HOLD BACK!"

"IF THE SPIRIT STIRS YOU IN THESE NEXT FEW DAYS TO GIVE MORE THAN YOU NORMALLY WOULD, DON'T TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT!"

"EMBRACE IT!"

"IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE!"

"WHO KNOWS, YOUR GIFT MAY TELL THE ONLY ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS THE RECEIVER EVER HEARS!"

"DON'T BURY THE MASTER'S TREASURE!"

Disciple of Jesus Christ, Mr. Frank Woods

Come out to the "Living in the Hood" Men's Conference on Jan. 10th & 11th and hear Mr. Frank Woods give his testimony and how God is now using Him in the Genesis Prison Ministry. 

Matthew 20:25-28

Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

"TO FOLLOW CHRIST IS TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO HIS IMAGE!"
"ANYTHING LESS RESULTS WHEN WE STRAY FROM HIS TEACHINGS!"

Notice that I did not say:
"WHEN WE ARE IN SIN!"
I said:
"WHEN WE STRAY FROM HIS TEACHINGS!"

Ignorance & lack of understanding are a very dangerous combination!
We fail to promote Christ, when we misinterpret His teachings!

In the verses prior, Jesus' disciple's had been offended by the actions of some of their very own.
They misunderstood Jesus' purpose here on Earth!
Hence, they acted out in ignorance, causing bitterness & separation.
They failed to grasp Jesus' teachings & began seeing themselves above everyone else!

"JESUS, BEING THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE, MADE HIMSELF THE SERVANT FOR OUR SAKE!"
"SHOULDN'T WE DO THE SAME?"

Lord, grant us Wisdom concerning Your Word!
May Your Holy Spirit guide us into all Truth!
May we represent You as Jesus did!
"GOD IS LOVE!"

What would you do?

This happened to me last year but I wanted to share this story again for those who have not heard it. 

 You are walking down a path and you come across a very deep hole in the ground. At the bottom of this hole is a man and he is asking you to help him up. It is obvious to you that he is hungry, dirty, and he needs a change of clothing as his is badly torn. He is trapped and has no way out.

Would you help him up?

 Was your answer yes? If so, did you first stop to ask how the man got in the hole? Maybe he lost his footing, maybe he was pushed in, maybe he was being foolish,  maybe he was blind and did not see the hole. If you knew ahead of time how he wound up in the hole would the reason reason he fell have made a difference as to you helping him up?

 The reason I ask these questions is this...I was in the grocery store today and I walked past a woman wearing a t-shirt that said "I support same sex marriage" when I read her shirt, I am sure with what I was thinking, I gave a look of disgust.

 Just seconds after walking past her God spoke to me and asked me the same questions that I asked you just moments ago. He showed me that we have all "fallen" and need help up. When we cry out to Jesus Christ He lifts us up and sets us free. It doesn't matter what we did to cause us to fall. He simply helps us up. (Psalm 116 says, "He lifts us up from the pit and places our feet on solid ground so that we may praise him")

 When I read the woman's shirt my thoughts should have been "She has fallen and needs help up. She needs to be fed the word of God, clothed with compassion and washed clean by the Holy Spirit" My first reaction should have been 'prayer'

 When you look at the wordly people around you are you looking at them with disgust or as people who have fallen and need a Saviour? 

Does your heart harden or break?

The Lord is faithfull in giving the things we ask in His name. You see, I ve been praying for a renewing of my mind, a transformation. God is begining to open my eyes.

And yes, I did stop and pray.

Matthew 28:16-20

"Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”"

Matthew 13:18-23

“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means:
When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

"WE ALL FALL INTO ONE OF THESES CATEGORIES!"

Question is:
"WHICH ONE?"

"BEING TRUTHFUL WITH ONESELF WILL HELP US REACH THE GOOD GROUND!"

"DON'T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS!"

Forward from: Pastor Greg Laurie

Not an Optional Belief

And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God." —Luke 1:35 I have heard people say that it isn't important to believe in the virgin birth of Jesus as long as you believe in His death and resurrection. But I beg to differ. If you doubt the Virgin Birth, then you doubt the Word of God. If you doubt the Virgin Birth, then you are actually saying that Mary was an immoral woman who conceived Jesus out of wedlock. If you doubt the Virgin Birth, then you doubt the character of Jesus. If Jesus had not been born of a Virgin, then He would have been a mere man with no ability to atone for our sins. If there was no Virgin Birth, then there was no sinless Christ. If there was no sinless Christ, then there was no atonement. If there was no atonement, then there is no forgiveness. If there is no forgiveness, then there is no hope of heaven. If you take away the Virgin Birth, you lose everything. So don't tell me the Virgin Birth is an optional belief. It is essential that we believe the Word of God when it says that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was supernaturally conceived in Mary's womb. The Lord Jesus was born of a Virgin, He lived, and He voluntarily went to a cross and died for the sins of the world. Then He rose again. When Mary and Joseph dedicated Jesus in the temple, Simeon said, "Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against" (Luke 2:34). We either believe in Jesus, or we reject Him. Gabriel's announcement to Mary introduced the pivotal point in redemptive history. How people respond to the Child whom Gabriel spoke of will determine their eternal destinies.

Matthew 10:30

"And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered."

"THE LORD CARES ABOUT EVERY DETAIL IN YOUR LIFE!"

Whether great or small, He concerns Himself because He cares!
When you least expect it, He shows up!
When you most desire His presence, He is there!

"GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE!"
"GOD'S LOVE FOR YOU CAN NOT BE COMPARED!"

So in the midst of struggles, in the midst of doubt & fear, just remember:
"THE LORD CARES ABOUT EVERY DETAIL IN YOUR LIFE!"

Therefore, seek Him with your whole heart, because He seeks you daily!

"GOD LOVES YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE!"
"GOD'S LOVE FOR YOU CAN NOT BE COMPARED!"

1 Kings 15:12-14 The reforms of King Asa of Judah

  "And he banished the perverted persons from the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made. Also he removed Maachah his grandmother from being queen mother, because she had made an obscene image of Asherah. And Asa cut down her obscene image and burned it by the Brook Kidron. But the high places were not removed. Nevertheless Asa's heart was loyal to the LORD all his days."

Anything that is an idol in our lives has to go. Greed, lust, anger, materialism, anything unholy or we depend upon or desire above God. And if Granny is acting a fool and won't straighten up, she got to go too. 

Matthew 9:16-17

“No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse. Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”

"WHEN YOU INVITE JESUS INTO YOUR HEART, YOU BECOME NEW!"
"OLD THINGS ARE DONE AWAY WITH FOR OBVIOUS REASONS!"
"PUTTING THE NEW INTO THE OLD CAUSES CONFLICT!"
"PUTTING THE OLD INTO THE NEW CAUSES CORRUPTION!"

"THEREFORE, PUT NEW THINGS INTO YOUR NEW SELF!"
"DO AWAY WITH THE OLD & MOVE FORWARD!"

"WE CAN NOT PUT THE NEWNESS OF LIFE INTO THE DEADNESS OF SIN!"
"JESUS' TEACHINGS WILL ONLY BENEFIT THE NEW YOU & SERVE AS A WITNESS AGAINST THE OLD!"

"THEREFORE, DO AWAY WITH YOUR OLD WAY OF THINKING!"
"GET COMFORTABLE IN YOUR NEW SELF & BEGIN LIVING THE WAY GOD INTENDED FOR YOU!"

"GOD HAS SO MUCH FOR YOU!"
"BUT YOUR OLD SELF CAN NOT CONTAIN IT!"
"GOD'S PROMISES IN CHRIST ARE FOR THE NEW YOU!"

"THEREFORE, PUT ON THE NEW YOU & RECEIVE HIS BLESSINGS TODAY!"

Matthew 7:24-27

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

"APPLICATION!"
"APPLICATION!"
"APPLICATION!"

"KNOWLEDGE IS MEANT TO BE APPLIED, NOT MERELY ADMIRED!"

Knowing what to do & actually doing it is the difference between;
"WISDOM & FOOLISHNESS!"

Question:
"WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE RAIN COMES?"

Ephesians 4:29-32

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

"WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF DOER'S, NOT TALKERS!"

"ALL THE BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE A PERSON ATTAINS IN LIFE IS MEANT TO BE PUT INTO PRACTICE!"

"WHILE IT IS GOOD TO WRITE BOOKS, GIVE SEMINARS, HOLD GREAT BIBLE STUDIES, START CONVERSATION PIECES, ETC.!"

"APPLICATION WILL ALWAYS TRIUMPH OVER ANY DEGREE WE COULD EVER ACHIEVE!"

"THIS WORLD IS NOT SEEKING THE NEXT BIG PREACHER OR SCHOLAR!"

"IT IS SIMPLY LONGING TO FIND SOMEONE WHO WILL LEAD THE WAY!"

"NOT WITH WORDS, BUT WITH ACTIONS!"

"APPLY WHAT IS REVEALED TO YOU IN THE WORD!"

"THEN REPRODUCE YOURSELF IN OTHERS!"

"DISCIPLESHIP!"

"WORDS ARE FORGOTTEN, BUT ACTIONS ARE EMBEDDED IN A PERSON'S SOUL!"

Never Compromise Holiness

Mark 6:30-31

"The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, He said to them,
“Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”"

"JESUS WANTS TO REPLENISH YOU!"
"HE WANTS TO REFRESH YOU!"
"TODAY!"
"AT THIS VERY MOMENT!"
"THEREFORE DON'T PUT IT OFF!"
"BUT EMBRACE HIS REFRESHING TOUCH!"
"FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM ALL OVER AGAIN!"

Matthew 6:1-4

"“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

"BE TRUTHFUL WITH ONESELF!"

Matthew 5:20

"For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven."

Today, God gave me a very simple message for us all;
"DON'T DO IT TO BE SEEN!"
"DO IT FROM THE HEART!"
"DO IT BECAUSE YOU MEAN IT!"

Nobody ever really sees the little things that God does for us,
But we know He does them because He cares!

Let us imitate Him today!
We don't need to announce to the world our deeds!
We just need to proclaim Christ by living a life worthy of the calling we have received!"

Enjoy your day family!

Matthew 1:20-21

An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”"

"WE ALL LOVE MIRACLES!"
"BUT WE DON'T ALWAYS WELCOME THEM AT FIRST!"
"JOSEPH WAS HESTITANT!" (Jesus)
"ZECHARIAH WAS IN DISBELIEF!" (John the Baptist)
"THE INNKEEPER COULD NOT SEE WHAT WAS TAKING PLACE BEFORE HIM!" (Therefore, he turned away the miracle birth!)
"BUT MARY RECEIVED IT WITH JOY!"

How about you?
What category would do you find yourself in at this present moment?

God knows you have struggles in your life!
But God has a miracle waiting for you!

"WE ALL LOVE MIRACLES!"
"BUT ARE YOU WILLING TO RECEIVE IT TODAY WITH JOY!"
"OR ARE YOU GOING TO REMAIN HESITANT?"
"OR IN DISBELIEF?"
"OR SIMPLY FAIL TO SEE WHAT'S TAKING PLACE RIGHT BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES!"

"The sooner you receive it with joy, the longer you get to enjoy it!"

Malachi 3:16-19

"Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in His presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored His name.
“On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be My treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not."

Question of the Day:
"CAN OTHERS SEE THE DISTINCTION IN YOUR WALK?"

Notice that it doesn't ask:
"DID OTHERS HEAR ABOUT YOU SAYING A PRAYER TO ACCEPT JESUS?"

"TRUE CONVERSION EVENTUALLY LEADS TO TRANSFORMATION!"
"IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO COME TO CHRIST & REMAIN UNCHANGED!"
"THE VERY REASON FOR HIM COMING WAS TO TURN OUR HEARTS BACK TO GOD, NOT FURTHER AWAY!"

"If you are in Christ, then you are a new creation, old things have passed!"
"The only things that don't change are the things you don't surrender!"

Question of the Day:
"CAN OTHERS SEE THE DISTINCTION IN YOUR WALK?"

"THE REASON WE WALK WITH CHRIST IS TO BRING GOD GLORY!"
"THE WAY WE BRING HIM GLORY IS BY LETTING OTHERS SEE HIS LIGHT SHINING THROUGH US!"

Let your light shine today! Brighter than ever!

Zechariah 2:8

For this is what the Lord Almighty says:
"WHOEVER TOUCHES YOU, TOUCHES THE APPLE OF HIS EYE!"

God is extremely sensitive when it comes to you!
I don't think you truly grasp the concept of what you just read!

So I will say it again:
"GOD IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE WHEN IT COMES TO YOU!"

"GOD WILL MOVE HEAVEN & EARTH TO REACH YOU!"
"GOD WILL TEAR DOWN EVERY WALL TO FIND YOU!"
"HE WENT AS FAR AS LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE JUST TO HAVE YOU!"

"GOD IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE WHEN IT COMES TO YOU!"
Someone troubles you, they trouble God!
Someone hurts you, they hurt God!
Whether it be a spirit or a person,
They will have to answer to the LOVER OF YOUR SOUL!

I will say it again!!!
"GOD IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE WHEN IT COMES TO YOU!"
If the Lord is your God, then you are the apple of His eye!
Although, at times, it may seem as if you are fighting a losing battle,
The truth is that:
"YOU ARE ALREADY ON THE WINNING TEAM!"
"GOD HAS YOUR BACK!"

Enjoy your day, blessed child of God!

Dare to take the risk!

"IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE PURPOSE THAT GOD HAS FOR YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST BE WILLING TO MAKE THE NECESSARY SACRIFICES FOR PREPARATION!"
God does not place us in positions of failure, but of success!
Have you had any failed attempts lately?
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED!
Your failure was just a lesson you needed to learn as part of your PREPARATION FOR SUCCESS!
Man frowns upon failure, but the truth of the matter is that:
"A FAILED ATTEMPT IN CHRIST IS BETTER THAN ANY VICTORY THIS WORLD CAN OFFER!"
Therefore, don't be afraid of making mistakes, because the grief of failure develops a passion for success!

1 Corinthians 9:27

"But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified."

"What is uncomfortable for the flesh is usually the most comfortable place for the spirit of a man."

"Discomfort does not always originate from poor choices."
"We can make the right choice & feel the worse way!"
"This doesn't make it wrong, it just makes it feel uncomfortable!"

"Therefore, don't be discouraged when you have to make a tough decision for the right reason!"
"IT MAY FEEL HORRIBLE, BUT IT SERVES IT'S PURPOSE!"

"THE FLESH IS ALWAYS AGAINST GOD'S WAY OF DOING THINGS!"
"THEREFORE, IT WILL NEVER GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT!"
"BUT THE FACT STILL REMAINS THAT THE SPIRITMAN MUST PREVAIL!"

"THE PRIZE IS GIVEN TO THE VICTOR, NOT THE DEFEATED!"
"THEREFORE OVERCOME THROUGH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!"

My Savior...My God

Anger / Hatred / Unforgiveness

1 Peter 2:21-25. There are some key words in this passage that people often overlook. (To this...Because...Instead...So that...For...But now) Meditate on what is being said following these powerful words and pray the Holy Spirit would speak to you through the word as you read. I encourage you to read this passage numerous times this week. Remember, Jesus is our perfect example. How did he respond to Anger, Hatred, and unforgiveness. Read the passages before and after these passages as well to get a fuller understanding of the text. 

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps “He committed no sin and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls."

Matthew 28:19-20

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

"GOD SAVED US FOR A PURPOSE!"
"FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR MAKING UP EXCUSES & MOVE FORWARD!"
"INACTIVITY PROVES THAT YOU ARE STILL MAKING UP EXCUSES!"

"WE ARE CALLED TO GO, NOT GET COMFORTABLE!"

This is not a bashing, but a nudge in the right direction.
God is calling you to do something!
"THEREFORE, DO IT!"

Psalm 100:1-3

"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture."

Today, I just want to take the time & show my appreciation to my beautiful family!
I've been blessed to have you in my life!
You have no idea how much of an inspiration you are to me!
As time goes by, I realize that I have become the man that I am because of the influence & impact that you have had on my life!

I am not saying that we are perfect, but you have taught me to persevere!
If it wasn't my father, it was my mother!
If not my brothers, then my sisters!
If not my uncles, then my aunts!
If not them, then my cousins!
I can not forget my family in Christ, who helped me make sense of it all!

Today, I am blessed with a beautiful wife!
Beautiful children!
Beautiful in-laws!
Beautiful friends!
This is all due to the fact that I am blessed with a Beautiful Savior!
"JESUS CHRIST!"

Some people ask why I always use exclamation points instead of periods in my writings & the answer is very simple!
"EXCLAMATION POINTS ARE USED TO EXPRESS EMOTIONS!"
"I USE THEM BECAUSE I AM FULL OF EXCITEMENT!"
"GOD'S WORD EXCITES ME!"
"TELLING OTHERS ABOUT HIS GOODNESS OVERWHELMS ME WITH JOY!"

Habakkuk 2:2-4

Then the Lord replied:
“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
“See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness."

"RUN WITH IT!"
"WAIT FOR IT!"
"LIVE BY IT!"

What am I talking about?
I'M TALKING ABOUT GOD'S PROMISES!

"RUN WITH THEM!"
"WAIT FOR THEM!"
"LIVE BY THEM!"

"SPEECHES & SERMONS ARE NOT GOD'S DESIRE!"
"GOD IS MORE INTERESTED IN A PERSON'S ABILITY TO GRAB HOLD!"
"GOD CONCERNS HIMSELF WITH FOLLOWERS, NOT TALKERS!"

"THEREFORE, GRAB HOLD OF HIM & LET GO OF WORDS!"
"FOLLOW JESUS & LEARN TO LISTEN!"
"THEN YOU WILL HAVE WORDS TO SPEAK!"
"WORDS THAT RESTORE!"
"WORDS THAT NOURISH!"
"A LIFE THAT PROCLAIMS GOD'S GOODNESS MORE THAN WORDS EVER COULD!"

"A PERSON LIVES ACCORDING TO THEIR BELIEFS!"

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like You?
Who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance?
You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy."

"GOD ACCEPTS US BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS!"
"NOT WHO WE ARE OR WHAT WE HAVE DONE!"

"GOD IS LOVE!"
"GOD IS JEALOUS!"
"GOD IS GOD & NO ONE CAN QUESTION HIM!"

"DO NOT REJECT HIS LOVE, YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL BREATHE YOUR LAST!"
"DO NOT PROVOKE HIM TO JEALOUSY, YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO STAND BEFORE HIS ANGER!"
"DO NOT QUESTION HIS INTELLIGENCE, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE HIS RESPONSE!"

Please do not let the enemy lie to you about what is being said here.
I am not preaching "WRATH!"
But I want you to recognize that the God that created all things is Almighty & He has the power to do as He pleases, but chooses not to!

"GOD CAN DESTROY US FOR OUR OFFENSES AGAINST HIM!"
"BUT HE CHOOSES TO SHOW MERCY!"
"IN FACT, HIS WORD SAYS THAT HE DELIGHTS TO SHOW MERCY!"

Many times, we take God's Love for granted & we trample it underfoot!
We do whatever we want & expect God to deal with it & accept us!

A word of advice:
"FORGIVENESS IS FOR THE REPENTANT HEART!"
"NOT FOR THOSE WHO PLAN ON DOING THE SAME THING TOMORROW!"
"THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES TO OUR ACTIONS & INACTIONS!"

Revelation 22:7,12-16

“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.”
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”

Joshua 24:15

"But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served, or the gods, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

"WE ARE YOURS, JESUS!"
"DO AS YOU PLEASE WITH US!"

"DO NOT SERVE IN GOD'S KINGDOM BECAUSE YOU MUST!"
"INSTEAD, SERVE BECAUSE YOU CAN!"
"ENJOY EVERY OPPORTUNITY!"

"GOD DESIRES WILLINGNESS, NOT RELUCTANCE!"
"GOD REQUIRES FAITH, NOT HESITATION!"

Above all;
"GOD DEMANDS OBEDIENCE, NOT RESISTANCE!"

"TODAY, CHOOSE TO SERVE GOD WHOLE-HEARTEDLY"
"TODAY, CHOOSE TO PUT OFF HALF-HEARTEDNESS!"

"THE GOD OF HEAVEN LOVES US WITH ALL HIS HEART!"
"DOESN'T HE DESERVE THE SAME FROM US?"

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I am Persuaded...

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. ~ 2 Timothy 1:5 ~

Paul was writing this letter to Timothy and says the faith he sees in Timothy is the same faith that was in his mother and grandmother. But Paul didn't just take it for granted that Timothy's faith was sincere. Paul said, "I am now persuaded" Timothy's life lined up with his words. Over time it became obvious that Timothy's faith was truly of The Lord. 

What does your life say? Does it line up with your words? Would people who know you say they are persuaded your faith is sincere?  If not, you can start changing that opinion today. Confess and repent to The Lord and make a change in your life to become a reflection of Christ to all those around you. 

Mark 16:3b-4

"“Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away."

MANY TIMES,
WHILE WE ARE BUSY CONCERNING OURSELVES WITH THE DETAILS,
WE FAIL TO REALIZE THAT ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS LOOK UP!
THEN & ONLY THEN, WILL WE TRULY SEE GOD AT WORK!

In these verses,
Although it is very clear that the disciples encountered a large obstacle between them & the Lord,
It is also evident that:
"THE LORD USUALLY DOES ALL THE HEAVY LIFTING FOR US!"

"THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN SEPERATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST!"

Therefore, don't let the obstacles of life become your focus!
Instead, put your focus on Jesus!

"STRUGGLES WILL CERTAINLY COME FROM EVERY DIRECTION!"
"BUT VICTORY ALWAYS COMES FROM ABOVE!"

TJ ZOVAR & FISHGATE - THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

Men & Women Invited

An Intimate Night of Worship

December 6th

Cafe Room @ Evangel

6-9pm don't miss it.