"In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence."
Who is this 'HIM' that is being spoken of?
Who grants us access into the heavenly realms?
Who is this passage speaking of?
"JESUS!" "JESUS!" "JESUS!"
Do you need me to say it again?
"JESUS, the Son of God!"
He is the 'HIM' who is the 'I AM'.
Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of all humanity.
He made it possible for all to come before God with:
"FREEDOM & CONFIDENCE!"
How?
"THROUGH FAITH IN HIM!"
"THEREFORE, PUT YOUR FAITH IN JESUS TODAY & ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF ETERNITY!"
THREE FOLD MISSION & VISION.
BRINGING UNITY IN THE BODY THROUGH LOCAL GATHERINGS, CONFERENCES, & CONCERTS. PRESENTING THOSE IN CHRIST FULLY MATURE WITH DISCIPLESHIP, TEACHING, & CLASSES. REACHING THE LOST BY GOING TO THE SINNERS & SHARING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Isaiah 57:18-19
{I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel's mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near," says the Lord. "And I will heal them."}
"THOUGH HE SEES OUR WAYS..."
Keep His Grace & Mercy in mind as you go through your day!
"THOUGH HE SEES OUR WAYS..."
Keep His Grace & Mercy in mind as you go through your day!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Ephesians 2:14
"For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility..."
"CHRIST IS OUR PEACE!"
"As a person who lives in such a mixed community, it serves well in EXPRESSING a love that others are not accustomed to receiving.
Telling someone about “THE LOVE OF CHRIST” and providing a means for them to experience that love are MILES APART.
Demonstrating to our communities that “CHRIST IS OUR PEACE” is applied on a case by case basis, a race by race basis and at times, a one on one basis.
It can be applied by going beyond our normal circumstances into the UNKNOWN.
Though we might be rejected for our skin color, speech, apparel or even ethnic background.
"OUR JOB IS TO DECLARE THAT 'PEACE' BY DEMONSTRATION!"
"DEMONSTRATION!"
"EVANGELISM AT ITS BEST!"
"GO OUT & TELL THE WORLD!"
"CHRIST IS OUR PEACE!"
"As a person who lives in such a mixed community, it serves well in EXPRESSING a love that others are not accustomed to receiving.
Telling someone about “THE LOVE OF CHRIST” and providing a means for them to experience that love are MILES APART.
Demonstrating to our communities that “CHRIST IS OUR PEACE” is applied on a case by case basis, a race by race basis and at times, a one on one basis.
It can be applied by going beyond our normal circumstances into the UNKNOWN.
Though we might be rejected for our skin color, speech, apparel or even ethnic background.
"OUR JOB IS TO DECLARE THAT 'PEACE' BY DEMONSTRATION!"
"DEMONSTRATION!"
"EVANGELISM AT ITS BEST!"
"GO OUT & TELL THE WORLD!"
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Ephesians 2:19-20
"Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of His household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone."
I don't think you understood!
"YOU ARE NO LONGER A FOREIGNER!"
"YOU ARE A CITIZEN OF GOD'S KINGDOM!"
I still don't think you get it!
"WHEN YOU ACCEPTED JESUS INTO YOUR HEART, GOD BEGAN TO LOOK UPON WITH FAVOR!"
"YOU INHERITED THE BLESSINGS & RIGHTS OF ROYALTY!"
It still seems to me that you're missing the point!
"THROUGH THE WORK OF ANOTHER, YOU HAVE GAINED ACCEPTANCE INTO AN ETERNAL KINGDOM WHICH ONCE DEEMED YOU AN ENEMY!"
"YOU WERE SENTENCED TO ETERNAL DAMNATION BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS!"
"BUT TODAY, YOU ARE ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF GOD'S GRACIOUS SALVATION BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!"
"THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY!"
"REJOICE IN IT!"
"LIVE IN IT!"
"EMBRACE IT!"
Most importantly:
"PROCLAIM IT TO THE WORLD!"
I don't think you understood!
"YOU ARE NO LONGER A FOREIGNER!"
"YOU ARE A CITIZEN OF GOD'S KINGDOM!"
I still don't think you get it!
"WHEN YOU ACCEPTED JESUS INTO YOUR HEART, GOD BEGAN TO LOOK UPON WITH FAVOR!"
"YOU INHERITED THE BLESSINGS & RIGHTS OF ROYALTY!"
It still seems to me that you're missing the point!
"THROUGH THE WORK OF ANOTHER, YOU HAVE GAINED ACCEPTANCE INTO AN ETERNAL KINGDOM WHICH ONCE DEEMED YOU AN ENEMY!"
"YOU WERE SENTENCED TO ETERNAL DAMNATION BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS!"
"BUT TODAY, YOU ARE ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF GOD'S GRACIOUS SALVATION BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST!"
"THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY!"
"REJOICE IN IT!"
"LIVE IN IT!"
"EMBRACE IT!"
Most importantly:
"PROCLAIM IT TO THE WORLD!"
Monday, February 24, 2014
HUMBLE RECOGNITION!
Ephesians 2:1
"As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins..."
Ephesians 2:4-5
"But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions, it is by grace you have been saved."
"RECOGNIZING THAT WE OWE IT ALL TO GOD'S GRACE, ENABLES US TO LIVE OUT OUR FAITH IN FACETS OF ADORATION!"
Yesterday, we loved Him more than ever before!
Today, we love Him more than yesterday!
Tomorrow, our love for Him is expected to grow!
Why?
"BECAUSE HUMBLE RECOGNITION ALWAYS RESULTS IN ADORATION!"
I woke up this morning, with a profound sense of God's Presence upon me. This lead me to recognize God's Greatness & Mercy upon my life.
"HE WATCHED OVER ME AS I SLEPT!"
"HE TAKES CARE OF ME EVERY MOMENT OF THE DAY!"
Most of all:
"HE DESIRES TO DO THESE THINGS!"
It is not an obligation, but a "JOY" on His part!
"HE LOVES ME!"
"HE CHOSE ME!"
"HE FORGAVE ME!"
Best of all:
"HE DELIGHTS IN ME!"
"HE TAKES GREAT PLEASURE IN ESCORTING ME THROUGH MY DAILY CHORES!"
"JEHOVAH IS A GREAT GOD!"
"JESUS, KING OF KINGS & LORD OF LORDS!"
"WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!"
"As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins..."
Ephesians 2:4-5
"But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions, it is by grace you have been saved."
"RECOGNIZING THAT WE OWE IT ALL TO GOD'S GRACE, ENABLES US TO LIVE OUT OUR FAITH IN FACETS OF ADORATION!"
Yesterday, we loved Him more than ever before!
Today, we love Him more than yesterday!
Tomorrow, our love for Him is expected to grow!
Why?
"BECAUSE HUMBLE RECOGNITION ALWAYS RESULTS IN ADORATION!"
I woke up this morning, with a profound sense of God's Presence upon me. This lead me to recognize God's Greatness & Mercy upon my life.
"HE WATCHED OVER ME AS I SLEPT!"
"HE TAKES CARE OF ME EVERY MOMENT OF THE DAY!"
Most of all:
"HE DESIRES TO DO THESE THINGS!"
It is not an obligation, but a "JOY" on His part!
"HE LOVES ME!"
"HE CHOSE ME!"
"HE FORGAVE ME!"
Best of all:
"HE DELIGHTS IN ME!"
"HE TAKES GREAT PLEASURE IN ESCORTING ME THROUGH MY DAILY CHORES!"
"JEHOVAH IS A GREAT GOD!"
"JESUS, KING OF KINGS & LORD OF LORDS!"
"WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!"
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Ephesians 1:13
"And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit..."
"SALVATION IS NOT THE RESULT OF MERE WORDS OR CONFESSION!"
"IT IS THE INTIMATE BOUND THAT JOINS US TO OUR SAVIOR!"
Belief is no mere acknowledgment that Jesus is Messiah or Lord.
Belief entails accepting not only that the Gospel of Christ is True!
But that it is "TRUE FOR ME!"
In other words, Saved Ones live out in their experience the reality that "CHRIST IS LORD!"
"BELIEF IN THE MESSAGE OF TRUTH BRINGS SALVATION!"
Question of the Day:
"IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST JUST TRUE?"
"OR IS IT THE TRUTH BY WHICH YOU LIVE?"
"SALVATION IS NOT THE RESULT OF MERE WORDS OR CONFESSION!"
"IT IS THE INTIMATE BOUND THAT JOINS US TO OUR SAVIOR!"
Belief is no mere acknowledgment that Jesus is Messiah or Lord.
Belief entails accepting not only that the Gospel of Christ is True!
But that it is "TRUE FOR ME!"
In other words, Saved Ones live out in their experience the reality that "CHRIST IS LORD!"
"BELIEF IN THE MESSAGE OF TRUTH BRINGS SALVATION!"
Question of the Day:
"IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST JUST TRUE?"
"OR IS IT THE TRUTH BY WHICH YOU LIVE?"
Friday, February 21, 2014
How Far Would You Go?
How far would you go to win a soul to Christ? Would you wake up early to pass out tracts? Would you travel to the other side of the city to evangelize with a church group? Would you give money to a needy cause? Would you inconvenience yourself to help someone that is struggling? If you said yes, that's great! But here is a better question...Will you show patience, kindness, and mercy, day after day to that difficult co-worker in order that they may see the love of Christ?
We often want to do grand things for God but truth be told He simple desires us to demonstrate love and holiness in our everyday lives. How could I ever think I would suffer for God if I'm not willing to demonstrate love to people right now where I am?
Love God...Love People.
Son of God in Theaters - February 28th.
Roma Downey commented on why Satan was left out of this film. She said with the Bible movie many people commented on the resemblance of Satan to our current president and it was all Satan needed to take peoples minds off of Jesus and onto himself. So they cast Satan out so the full focus would be on Jesus Christ. I don't know about you but I love that!
Ephesians 1:7-8
"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding..."
"GOD LAVISHES HIS GRACE ON US!"
Lavish means;
"To bestow in generous or extravagant quantities upon."
"GOD WAS NOT RELUCTANT WHEN HE PREDESTINED THE FATE OF HIS SON!"
"HE KNEW THAT IT MEANT ALLOWING HIS SON TO SUFFER FOR SINS HE DID NOT COMMIT!"
"JESUS KNEW THE HORRIBLE FATE THAT AWAITED HIM AT CALVARY!"
(Being a Jew, He most certainly knew of the horrid torture method involved with crucifixion.)(Afterward, the suffering in hell He endured as the weight of the worlds' sin fell upon Him.)
"YET, HE GLADLY EMBRACED HIS DESTINY, IN ORDER THAT WE WOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBRACE ETERNITY WITH GOD!"
"HE LAVISHED HIS LOVE ON US!"
"NOT RELUCTANTLY, BUT GENEROUSLY!"
"HE KNEW WHAT IT WOULD COST HIM!"
"BUT HE GLADLY WENT THROUGH WITH IT!"
"FOR YOU!"
"FOR ME!"
"FOR EVERYONE THAT WOULD BELIEVE ON HIM!"
TODAY:
"Will you BELIEVE on Jesus & ACCEPT Him as your Lord & Savior?"
"GOD LAVISHES HIS GRACE ON US!"
Lavish means;
"To bestow in generous or extravagant quantities upon."
"GOD WAS NOT RELUCTANT WHEN HE PREDESTINED THE FATE OF HIS SON!"
"HE KNEW THAT IT MEANT ALLOWING HIS SON TO SUFFER FOR SINS HE DID NOT COMMIT!"
"JESUS KNEW THE HORRIBLE FATE THAT AWAITED HIM AT CALVARY!"
(Being a Jew, He most certainly knew of the horrid torture method involved with crucifixion.)(Afterward, the suffering in hell He endured as the weight of the worlds' sin fell upon Him.)
"YET, HE GLADLY EMBRACED HIS DESTINY, IN ORDER THAT WE WOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBRACE ETERNITY WITH GOD!"
"HE LAVISHED HIS LOVE ON US!"
"NOT RELUCTANTLY, BUT GENEROUSLY!"
"HE KNEW WHAT IT WOULD COST HIM!"
"BUT HE GLADLY WENT THROUGH WITH IT!"
"FOR YOU!"
"FOR ME!"
"FOR EVERYONE THAT WOULD BELIEVE ON HIM!"
TODAY:
"Will you BELIEVE on Jesus & ACCEPT Him as your Lord & Savior?"
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Ephesians 1:3
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."
"WE HAVE NO EXCUSES!"
"WE HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED TO COMPLETE OUR TASK HERE ON EARTH!"
"THEREFORE, LET'S GET OUT THERE & TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!"
"NO MORE EXCUSES!"
"NO MORE DOUBTS!"
"NO MORE FEARS!"
"THE GOD WHO CREATED THE UNIVERSE HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL!"
"WE WERE NOT SAVED TO SIT ON A PEW!"
"BUT TO FILL THE PEWS WITH NEW & HUNGRY SOULS!
"ALL FOR THE GLORY & HONOR OF THE KING OF KINGS!"
"LET'S TELL THE WORLD ABOUT JESUS!!!"
"WE HAVE NO EXCUSES!"
"WE HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED TO COMPLETE OUR TASK HERE ON EARTH!"
"THEREFORE, LET'S GET OUT THERE & TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!"
"NO MORE EXCUSES!"
"NO MORE DOUBTS!"
"NO MORE FEARS!"
"THE GOD WHO CREATED THE UNIVERSE HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL!"
"WE WERE NOT SAVED TO SIT ON A PEW!"
"BUT TO FILL THE PEWS WITH NEW & HUNGRY SOULS!
"ALL FOR THE GLORY & HONOR OF THE KING OF KINGS!"
"LET'S TELL THE WORLD ABOUT JESUS!!!"
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
SALVATION!
Acts 4:12
"There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved."
"JESUS!"
"THERE IS NO OTHER LIKE YOU!"
"There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved."
"JESUS!"
"THERE IS NO OTHER LIKE YOU!"
Three "Must Do's" for Today
Peter tells us, “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, . . . a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light”
As Christians our lives are not are own. We have died to self, crucified the pleasures of the flesh, we are a people belonging to God THAT WE MAY DECLARE THE PRAISE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Ours is a priesthood in which “every believer offers himself and his gifts in personal ministry to Christ and through Christ to others, both in the body of Christ and out of it”
Will what you do and say today have lasting affects eternally? Don't allow what you do and say today to be forgotten and wasted,
Three "Must Do's" for today that will have lasting affects.
Three "Must Do's" for today that will have lasting affects.
1. Praise The Lord by living a holy life, set apart for God
2. Use your spiritual gifts to edify and encourage the Saints
3. Use your spiritual gifts to help people outside the church body that they might see Jesus in you
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Your Intended Purpose!
Ephesians 2:10
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 4:12
"To equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up..."
"YOU HAVE A PURPOSE!"
"WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH IT?"
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 4:12
"To equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up..."
"YOU HAVE A PURPOSE!"
"WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH IT?"
Monday, February 17, 2014
Matthew 11:29
"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
"ONE STEP AWAY!"
"YOU ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM VICTORY!"
First, there is something you must do;
"YOU MUST MAKE GOD GREATER THAN YOUR ISSUE!"
"GOD IS ALL-POWERFUL!"
"YOUR ISSUE PAILS IN COMPARISON TO OUR GOD!"
"BE ENCOURAGED!"
"TAKE HEART!"
"TAKE CONTROL!"
"TAKE AUTHORITY IN THE NAME OF JESUS!"
"FOCUS ON THE ANSWER, NOT THE ISSUE!"
"FOCUS ON JESUS CHRIST!"
"FOCUS ON YOUR SAVIOR!"
"ONE STEP AWAY!"
"YOU ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM VICTORY!"
"ONE STEP AWAY!"
"YOU ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM VICTORY!"
First, there is something you must do;
"YOU MUST MAKE GOD GREATER THAN YOUR ISSUE!"
"GOD IS ALL-POWERFUL!"
"YOUR ISSUE PAILS IN COMPARISON TO OUR GOD!"
"BE ENCOURAGED!"
"TAKE HEART!"
"TAKE CONTROL!"
"TAKE AUTHORITY IN THE NAME OF JESUS!"
"FOCUS ON THE ANSWER, NOT THE ISSUE!"
"FOCUS ON JESUS CHRIST!"
"FOCUS ON YOUR SAVIOR!"
"ONE STEP AWAY!"
"YOU ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM VICTORY!"
Sunday, February 16, 2014
As Promised...Here it is...
Paul did not adapt to the "cultural" customs when preaching to various people groups so much as he followed their "religious" customs, as long as they were not in violation of God's laws. Paul would not dare break any laws of Christ in order to please any man, yet he did accommodate himself to all men, but he did it lawfully according to God's Laws, to gain some. So we cannot use this passage to fill the secret desires of our flesh and wear certain clothes or hats, we cannot use it to make excuses to go to the clubs, we cannot use this verse to listen to worldly music, and the list goes on. These things are not 'religious' in nature they are 'cultural'. Also Paul set aside any personal prejudices or opinions in order not to hinder the gospel message. We are not to look like, or be like, the culture around us, we are to look and act different. Being all things to all people was and is a reference to willingly giving up our Christian freedoms in order not to be a stumbling block to anyone. As an example; If someone feels they cannot eat meat on Friday and I am preaching to them on a Friday, even though I have freedom in Christ to eat meat on that day I would refrain from it so as not to put a divider between them and myself, in order that the gospel message might be heard. Christian freedom was not designed for our pleasure but for God's...therefore we get Romans 15:1-3 "We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself..."
Saturday, February 15, 2014
HOW DO YOU PRAY?
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father...who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
How do you pray for your friends? Do you pray for a new house? A new car? A new job? To pass a test at work or school? We should pray concerning all things but let's look at Paul's prayer.
Paul prays for his friends in this way...
1. He prayed a continuous intercessory prayer - I have NOT stopped praying for you
2. He prayed for knowledge, wisdom, and understanding - Praying FOR knowledge of God's will THROUGH wisdom and understanding
3. He prayed with a spiritual purpose in mind - SO THAT you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way.
4. He prayed for his friends to give as well as receive - BEARING fruit in every good work
5. He prayed for a continual filling not just a one time gift - GROWING in the knowledge of God
6. He prayed for spiritual strength, endurance, and patience while waiting and serving - being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience
7. He prayed that it wouldn't be burdensome but joyful as he prayed for a thankful heart to glorify God - and giving joyful thanks to the Father..
8. He prays for enlightenment of the heavenly things by reminding them what Christ did for us and who God is in His very nature and character. - who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
James 4:2-3 ...Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
What does your prayer life look like?
How will this information change your prayer life?
John 1:1-4
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
If you don't know what God has done, you will fail to realize the potential of what He can do in your life!
"READ YOUR BIBLE!"
If you don't know what God has done, you will fail to realize the potential of what He can do in your life!
"READ YOUR BIBLE!"
Friday, February 14, 2014
Matthew 1:21
"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."
"THE LOVE OF GOD IS SOMETHING TO BE CELEBRATED EVERYDAY!"
"WE DO NOT NEED SPECIAL OCCASIONS!"
"WE ONLY NEED TO REMEMBER THE LIFE WE LIVED BEFORE CHRIST ENTERED OUR HEARTS!"
"JESUS WILL FILL THE VOID IN EVERY PERSONS' HEART!"
"IF THEY WILL ONLY INVITE HIM IN!"
On a day, such as today, of celebrating the gift of loved ones,
Let us remember that they are gifts from "THE LOVER OF OUR SOUL!"
"GOD LOVES US ENOUGH TO CONFRONT US WITH THE TRUTH OF OUR SIN, SO THAT WE CAN COME TO HIM IN REPENTANCE & CONFESS OUR SIN & BE RESTORED TO RIGHT STANDING WITH HIM THROUGH FAITH IN HIS SON JESUS CHRIST!"
"GOD WAS, GOD IS & GOD WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONE WHO LOVES US THE MOST!"
"THE LOVE OF GOD IS SOMETHING TO BE CELEBRATED EVERYDAY!"
But on that note;
Today being Valentines Day, don't forget to show some extra special love to your LOVED ONES!
"I LOVE YOU ALL!"
"MAY GOD BLESS YOU & BESTOW HIS BLESSINGS UPON YOU!"
"THE LOVE OF GOD IS SOMETHING TO BE CELEBRATED EVERYDAY!"
"WE DO NOT NEED SPECIAL OCCASIONS!"
"WE ONLY NEED TO REMEMBER THE LIFE WE LIVED BEFORE CHRIST ENTERED OUR HEARTS!"
"JESUS WILL FILL THE VOID IN EVERY PERSONS' HEART!"
"IF THEY WILL ONLY INVITE HIM IN!"
On a day, such as today, of celebrating the gift of loved ones,
Let us remember that they are gifts from "THE LOVER OF OUR SOUL!"
"GOD LOVES US ENOUGH TO CONFRONT US WITH THE TRUTH OF OUR SIN, SO THAT WE CAN COME TO HIM IN REPENTANCE & CONFESS OUR SIN & BE RESTORED TO RIGHT STANDING WITH HIM THROUGH FAITH IN HIS SON JESUS CHRIST!"
"GOD WAS, GOD IS & GOD WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONE WHO LOVES US THE MOST!"
"THE LOVE OF GOD IS SOMETHING TO BE CELEBRATED EVERYDAY!"
But on that note;
Today being Valentines Day, don't forget to show some extra special love to your LOVED ONES!
"I LOVE YOU ALL!"
"MAY GOD BLESS YOU & BESTOW HIS BLESSINGS UPON YOU!"
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Proverbs 13:10
"Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice."
Question of the Day:
"HOW DO YOU REACT TO CORRECTION?"
Is your first response a display of humility & submission?
Or do the first words that come out your mouth sound something like this: "I KNOW..."?
"KNOWING & DOING ARE NOT THE SAME!"
"KNOWING HOW TO PROPERLY USE A TOOL IS NOT THE SAME AS USING THE TOOL PROPERLY!"
The "I KNOW" mentality will only limit our learning!
The "I KNOW" mentality will only hold us back!
Most of all, the "I KNOW" mentality ultimately demonstrates "HOW MUCH WE REALLY DON'T KNOW!"
"TAKING ADVICE IS BECOMING FOR THE WISE!"
"DECLARING TO BE WISE WILL ONLY MAKE THE WISE MAN A FOOL!"
"TO BE WISE IS TO TAKE ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO ARE WISER IN ANY GIVEN SITUATION!"
"GOD PLACES PEOPLE IN OUR PATHS FOR A REASON!"
"THEREFORE, DON'T TRY AVOIDING THEM!"
"LEARN THE MOMENTS' LESSON & GAIN ITS WISDOM!"
"WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE, HOW WILL YOU REACT TO CORRECTION?"
Question of the Day:
"HOW DO YOU REACT TO CORRECTION?"
Is your first response a display of humility & submission?
Or do the first words that come out your mouth sound something like this: "I KNOW..."?
"KNOWING & DOING ARE NOT THE SAME!"
"KNOWING HOW TO PROPERLY USE A TOOL IS NOT THE SAME AS USING THE TOOL PROPERLY!"
The "I KNOW" mentality will only limit our learning!
The "I KNOW" mentality will only hold us back!
Most of all, the "I KNOW" mentality ultimately demonstrates "HOW MUCH WE REALLY DON'T KNOW!"
"TAKING ADVICE IS BECOMING FOR THE WISE!"
"DECLARING TO BE WISE WILL ONLY MAKE THE WISE MAN A FOOL!"
"TO BE WISE IS TO TAKE ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO ARE WISER IN ANY GIVEN SITUATION!"
"GOD PLACES PEOPLE IN OUR PATHS FOR A REASON!"
"THEREFORE, DON'T TRY AVOIDING THEM!"
"LEARN THE MOMENTS' LESSON & GAIN ITS WISDOM!"
"WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE, HOW WILL YOU REACT TO CORRECTION?"
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Proverbs 12:11
"Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense."
"DO NOT COMPLAIN IF THE RAIN FAILS TO APPEAR!"
"INSTEAD, FILL A BUCKET WITH WATER & NOURISH YOUR FIELDS!"
In the same manner;
"DO NOT SIT BACK & EXPECT GOD TO DO EVERYTHING!"
"INSTEAD, GET UP & DO YOUR PART!"
"PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION!"
"TURN YOUR ACTION INTO PRODUCTION!"
"THEN & ONLY THEN WILL YOUR PRODUCTION RESULT IN ABUNDANCE!"
"Dreaming that tomorrow will bring forth what you lack today will not result in achievement, but in disappointment!"
"DO WHAT GOD'S WORD SAYS!"
"Those who work their land will have abundant food..."
"NOT WHAT GOD'S WORD WARNS AGAINST!"
"But those who chase fantasies have no sense."
"GOD HAS THE POWER TO PROVIDE FOR US!"
"BUT HE ALSO DESIRES THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF PROVISION HE HAS BESTOWED ON US!"
"WE HAVE THE POWER TO PRODUCE GOOD FRUIT!"
"Fantasies may excite the mind, but production fills the home!"
"DO NOT COMPLAIN IF THE RAIN FAILS TO APPEAR!"
"INSTEAD, FILL A BUCKET WITH WATER & NOURISH YOUR FIELDS!"
In the same manner;
"DO NOT SIT BACK & EXPECT GOD TO DO EVERYTHING!"
"INSTEAD, GET UP & DO YOUR PART!"
"PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION!"
"TURN YOUR ACTION INTO PRODUCTION!"
"THEN & ONLY THEN WILL YOUR PRODUCTION RESULT IN ABUNDANCE!"
"Dreaming that tomorrow will bring forth what you lack today will not result in achievement, but in disappointment!"
"DO WHAT GOD'S WORD SAYS!"
"Those who work their land will have abundant food..."
"NOT WHAT GOD'S WORD WARNS AGAINST!"
"But those who chase fantasies have no sense."
"GOD HAS THE POWER TO PROVIDE FOR US!"
"BUT HE ALSO DESIRES THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF PROVISION HE HAS BESTOWED ON US!"
"WE HAVE THE POWER TO PRODUCE GOOD FRUIT!"
"Fantasies may excite the mind, but production fills the home!"
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
What is the biblical meaning of 1 Corinthians 9:22? Leave your comment below.
One member of Remnant Force wrote, "That you as a person have embodied the image of Christ and in doing so your action have led people to our savior Jesus Christ
Psalm 148:11-14
"Kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth, young men and young women, old men and children.
Let them all praise the name of the Lord.
For His name is very great;
His glory towers over the earth and heaven!
He has made His people strong, honoring His faithful ones,
The people of Israel who are close to Him. Praise the Lord!"
"THE PEOPLE WHO ARE CLOSE TO HIM!"
Question of the Day:
"ARE YOU CLOSE TO YOUR MAKER?"
Challenge of the Day:
"DARE TO DRAW EVEN CLOSER!"
Let them all praise the name of the Lord.
For His name is very great;
His glory towers over the earth and heaven!
He has made His people strong, honoring His faithful ones,
The people of Israel who are close to Him. Praise the Lord!"
"THE PEOPLE WHO ARE CLOSE TO HIM!"
Question of the Day:
"ARE YOU CLOSE TO YOUR MAKER?"
Challenge of the Day:
"DARE TO DRAW EVEN CLOSER!"
Monday, February 10, 2014
Proverbs 10:9
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out."
"INTEGRITY WILL ALWAYS GRANT US SAFE PASSAGE DOWN THE NARROW ROAD!"
"WHILE DISHONESTY CAN ONLY LEAD US DOWN A BUMPY ROAD TOWARD DESTRUCTION!"
Question of the Day:
"WHAT PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE TO WALK TODAY?"
Before you answer this question, let us clarify a few things:
1- Just because you chose the correct path yesterday, does not necessarily mean you will choose it today.
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
2- Just because you went to church yesterday & heard a great sermon, which got you excited, does not constitute today' behavior.
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
3- Just because you woke up this morning & read the entire Bible, does not guarantee that your heart will not stray.
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
"YESTERDAY'S VICTORIES MAY ENCOURAGE YOU, BUT THEY CAN NOT LEAD YOU TO MAKE THE SAME DECISIONS TODAY!"
"YESTERDAY'S SERMONS MAY ENLIGHTEN YOU, BUT THEY CAN NOT CHOOSE THE PATH YOU TAKE TODAY!"
"DAILY DEVOTIONALS ARE MEANT TO UPLIFT YOU, BUT THEY CAN NOT CARRY YOU THROUH THE DAY!"
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
There will be hard times & even moments of despair, but the choice you make today will determine the destination you reach tomorrow!
"WHAT PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE TO WALK TODAY?"
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out."
"INTEGRITY WILL ALWAYS GRANT US SAFE PASSAGE DOWN THE NARROW ROAD!"
"WHILE DISHONESTY CAN ONLY LEAD US DOWN A BUMPY ROAD TOWARD DESTRUCTION!"
Question of the Day:
"WHAT PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE TO WALK TODAY?"
Before you answer this question, let us clarify a few things:
1- Just because you chose the correct path yesterday, does not necessarily mean you will choose it today.
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
2- Just because you went to church yesterday & heard a great sermon, which got you excited, does not constitute today' behavior.
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
3- Just because you woke up this morning & read the entire Bible, does not guarantee that your heart will not stray.
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
"YESTERDAY'S VICTORIES MAY ENCOURAGE YOU, BUT THEY CAN NOT LEAD YOU TO MAKE THE SAME DECISIONS TODAY!"
"YESTERDAY'S SERMONS MAY ENLIGHTEN YOU, BUT THEY CAN NOT CHOOSE THE PATH YOU TAKE TODAY!"
"DAILY DEVOTIONALS ARE MEANT TO UPLIFT YOU, BUT THEY CAN NOT CARRY YOU THROUH THE DAY!"
"YOU MUST MAKE A CHOICE & DETERMINE TO LIVE A LIFE OF INTEGRITY ON A DAILY BASIS!"
There will be hard times & even moments of despair, but the choice you make today will determine the destination you reach tomorrow!
"WHAT PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE TO WALK TODAY?"
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
ECCLESIASTES 5:2
"Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few."
"SILENCE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST FORMS OF COMMUNICATION!"
"IT ALLOWS YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR WHAT THE OTHER PERSON HAS TO SAY!"
"PRAYER IS A HIGHWAY OF COMMUNICATIONS!"
"THEREFORE ALLOW TRAFFIC TO FLOW, FREELY, DOWN BOTH DIRECTIONS!"
"THERE IS A TIME TO SPEAK!"
"THERE IS A TIME TO LISTEN!"
"KNOW THE SEASON & YOU WILL BE PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER!"
"SILENCE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST FORMS OF COMMUNICATION!"
"IT ALLOWS YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR WHAT THE OTHER PERSON HAS TO SAY!"
"PRAYER IS A HIGHWAY OF COMMUNICATIONS!"
"THEREFORE ALLOW TRAFFIC TO FLOW, FREELY, DOWN BOTH DIRECTIONS!"
"THERE IS A TIME TO SPEAK!"
"THERE IS A TIME TO LISTEN!"
"KNOW THE SEASON & YOU WILL BE PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER!"
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Revelation 3:20
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me."
"Ira Stanphill"
"I know Who holds tomorrow!"
"I don't know about tomorrow,
I just live from day to day.
I don't borrow from its sunshine,
For its skies may turn to gray.
I don't worry over the future,
For i know what Jesus said,
And today I'll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.
Chorus:
Many things about tomorrow,
I don't seem to understand;
But I know Who holds tomorrow!
And I know Who holds my hand!"
Ira wrote this song in the midst of very harsh, personal times.
Though he struggled, his faith never wavered.
All because he had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!
"HOW ABOUT YOU?"
"CAN YOU SING SUCH A SONG IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY?"
"JESUS STAND AT YOUR DOOR!"
"Ira Stanphill"
"I know Who holds tomorrow!"
"I don't know about tomorrow,
I just live from day to day.
I don't borrow from its sunshine,
For its skies may turn to gray.
I don't worry over the future,
For i know what Jesus said,
And today I'll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.
Chorus:
Many things about tomorrow,
I don't seem to understand;
But I know Who holds tomorrow!
And I know Who holds my hand!"
Ira wrote this song in the midst of very harsh, personal times.
Though he struggled, his faith never wavered.
All because he had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!
"HOW ABOUT YOU?"
"CAN YOU SING SUCH A SONG IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY?"
"JESUS STAND AT YOUR DOOR!"
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
John 14:21a
"Whoever has My commands and keeps them is the one who loves Me."
"TO LOVE GOD IS TO LIVE A LIFE THAT EXEMPLIFIES HIS GLORY!"
"GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED WHEN WE LIVE CONTRARY TO HIS WORD!"
"GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED JUST BECAUSE WE SAY WE LOVE HIM!"
"GOD IS GLORIFIED WHEN WE LIVE A LIFE THAT DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF HIS HOLINESS THROUGH OBEDIENCE!"
"WHEN WE OBEY HIS COMMANDS IN A WORLD THAT ONLY DISREGARDS HIS SOVEREIGNTY, WE PROCLAIM TO THEM THAT WE LOVE GOD & THAT HE IS WORTHY OF BEING REVERED!"
"NOT THROUGH OUR WORDS, BUT THROUGH OUR OBEDIENCE!"
"THEREFORE, TODAY, LET IT BE KNOWN THAT IF YOU TRULY DESIRE TO BE A WITNESS OF GOD'S GRACE, YOU MUST PROCLAIM IT THROUGH A LIFESTYLE OF OBEDIENCE!"
"PEOPLE WILL NOT ALWAYS ACCEPT OUR WORDS AS TRUE!"
"BUT THEY CAN NOT DENY THE SIGNS THAT WILL FOLLOW!"
"SHOW GOD YOU LOVE HIM BY OBEYING HIM!"
"TO LOVE GOD IS TO LIVE A LIFE THAT EXEMPLIFIES HIS GLORY!"
"GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED WHEN WE LIVE CONTRARY TO HIS WORD!"
"GOD IS NOT GLORIFIED JUST BECAUSE WE SAY WE LOVE HIM!"
"GOD IS GLORIFIED WHEN WE LIVE A LIFE THAT DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF HIS HOLINESS THROUGH OBEDIENCE!"
"WHEN WE OBEY HIS COMMANDS IN A WORLD THAT ONLY DISREGARDS HIS SOVEREIGNTY, WE PROCLAIM TO THEM THAT WE LOVE GOD & THAT HE IS WORTHY OF BEING REVERED!"
"NOT THROUGH OUR WORDS, BUT THROUGH OUR OBEDIENCE!"
"THEREFORE, TODAY, LET IT BE KNOWN THAT IF YOU TRULY DESIRE TO BE A WITNESS OF GOD'S GRACE, YOU MUST PROCLAIM IT THROUGH A LIFESTYLE OF OBEDIENCE!"
"PEOPLE WILL NOT ALWAYS ACCEPT OUR WORDS AS TRUE!"
"BUT THEY CAN NOT DENY THE SIGNS THAT WILL FOLLOW!"
"SHOW GOD YOU LOVE HIM BY OBEYING HIM!"
Monday, February 3, 2014
Psalm 5:11-12
"But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy.
Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield."
"TAKE REFUGE IN HIS ARMS!"
"TAKE COMFORT IN HIS LOVE!"
"BE JOYFUL!"
"MAY GOD'S BLESSING FALL UPON YOU!"
"MAY HIS FAVOR REMAIN EVER BEFORE YOU!"
Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield."
"TAKE REFUGE IN HIS ARMS!"
"TAKE COMFORT IN HIS LOVE!"
"BE JOYFUL!"
"MAY GOD'S BLESSING FALL UPON YOU!"
"MAY HIS FAVOR REMAIN EVER BEFORE YOU!"
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Matthew 24:35
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away."
Seasons may come & go!
But Jesus remains!
Jesus remains!
"JESUS REMAINS!!!"
Seasons may come & go!
But Jesus remains!
Jesus remains!
"JESUS REMAINS!!!"
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