1 Corinthians 3: 16

"Don't you yourselves know that you are God's sanctuary and that the Spirit of God lives in you?" ~ (1 Corinthians 3: 16)

                   

            Praise His Holy Name! Be blessed today family! Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5: 19

"Don't stifle the Spirit." ~ (1 Thessalonians 5: 19)

"How little chance the Holy Ghost has nowadays. The churches and missionary societies have Him so bound in red tape that they practically ask Him to sit in a corner while they do all the work themselves." ~ C.T. Studd

Be Wise!

Matthew 7:24
"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."

"ENOUGH SAID!"

SING UNTO THE LORD!

Almost Home!

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

"LET YOUR STRUGGLES RUN THEIR COURSE!"
"STOP TRYING TO ESCAPE THEM!"
"THEY WILL EVENTUALLY BECOME PART OF THE STORY!"

"YOUR VICTORY WILL BE GREAT!"
"YOUR TESTIMONY WILL BE EVEN GREATER!"

Best of all:
"GOD WILL RECEIVE THE GLORY THROUGH IT ALL!"
"YOUR FAITH & CONFIDENCE IN GOD'S ABILITY TO DELIVER WILL GROW!"
"OTHERS WILL BE INSPIRED BY YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN CHRIST!"
"THEY WILL SEEK TO GAIN YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE!"
"YOU WILL HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT JESUS!"

"MANY, MANY, MANY WILL COME TO THE SAVING KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST & TURN TO HIM FOR LORDSHIP & LEADERSHIP!"

"ALL BECAUSE YOU STAYED THE COURSE!"
"YOU NEVER GAVE UP!"

"OH, MY BROTHERS & SISTERS!"
"GOD IS DOING SOMETHING WONDERFUL IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW!!!"
"JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE ALL THE DETAILS DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU DON'T KNOW THE OUTCOME!"

"YOUR FUTURE IS SECURE FOR ETERNITY!"
"LET YOUR STRUGGLES BECOME PART OF YOUR STORY!"

"YOU ARE ALMOST HOME!"

Acts 2: 38

"Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." ~ (Acts 2: 38)

                  

             

              ...And what a gift He is! Praise God. Amen.

Drink!

Psalm 1:3
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on His law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."

"JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH YOUR DRY-SPELLS!"
"NO DROUGHT CAN AFFECT YOU AS LONG AS YOU ARE DRINKING FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!"

Today, I invite you to:
"DRINK OF THE LIVING WATER & SATISFY YOUR SOUL!"

John 14: 26 SPIRIT

"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you." 

~ (John 14: 26)

                      

SPIRIT - 1. the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power; the inner quality or nature of a person. 1b. the third person of the Trinity.

Amen!

Matthew 11:28
"Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Today, I believe that God is stirring me to share this song with someone out there:

"COME OUT OF HIDING, YOU'RE SAFE HERE WITH ME!"
"THERE'S NO NEED TO COVER WHAT I ALREADY SEE!"
"YOU'VE GOT YOUR REASONS, BUT I HOLD YOUR PEACE!"
"YOU'VE BEEN ON LOCKDOWN & I HOLD THE KEY!"

"CAUSE I LOVED YOU BEFORE YOU KNEW WHAT WAS LOVE!"
"I SAW IT ALL, STILL I CHOSE THE CROSS!"
"YOU WERE THE ONE THAT I WAS THINKING OF WHEN I ROSE FROM THE GRAVE!"

"NOW RID OF THE SHACKLES, MY VICTORY'S YOURS!"
"I TORE THE VEIL FOR YOU TO COME CLOSE!"
"THERE'S NO REASON TO STAND AT A DISTANCE ANYMORE!"

"YOU'RE NOT FAR FROM HOME!"

Jesus wants you to know that you need not do it alone any longer!
He is with you! He is for you! He is the Lover of your soul!
"COME!"
"COME TO JESUS & LAY YOUR BURDENS AT HIS FEET!"
"THEY ARE NOT MEANT FOR YOU TO CARRY ALONE!"

Matthew 3: 16

"After Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water. The heavens suddenly opened for Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on Him." ~ (Matthew 3: 16)

                  

We praise You, Holy Spirit of God, for Your constant guidance and intercession on our behalf. Amen.

1st FRIDAY in NOVEMBER...

It All on Him!

Philippians 4:8
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."

"FOCUS ON JESUS & SOON YOU WILL NOTICE THAT THE BLURS OF LIFE FADE AWAY!"

"YOUR VISION WILL ONLY TAKE YOU AS FAR AS YOUR EYES CAN SEE!"

"BUT YOUR FAITH IN THE UNSEEN WILL TAKE YOU TO NEW HEIGHTS!"
"YOUR FAITH WILL HELP YOU REACH AN ATMOSPHERE OF PEACE YOU'VE NEVER KNOWN BEFORE!"
"YOUR FAITH WILL DO WHAT YOUR MIND WON'T LET YOU!"
"YOUR FAITH!"
"YOUR FAITH!"

"FOCUS ON JESUS & SOON YOU WILL NOTICE THAT THE BLURR FADES AWAY!"

"ENJOY YOUR DAY!" "GOD BLESS YOU!"
"YOU ARE HIGHLY LOVED & ESTEEMED IN THE LORD'S EYES!"
"HIS PLAN IS TO TAKE YOU EVEN FURTHER!"
"DON'T GIVE UP NOW!"
"THE BLESSINGS HAVE JUST BEGUN!"

2 Peter 1: 17

"For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased." ~ (2 Peter 1: 17)

                    

Thank You Holy Father for sending Your one and only Son, Jesus, to take our place on that cross. We can only imagine how hard that was for You. Amen.

Philippians 2: 5- 6

"Have this atitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped." ~ (Philippians 2: 5-6)

                                         

                                          God bless your Friday friend. Amen.

Praise Him!

Psalm 22:3
"Yet You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel."

Today, I would like to remind you that:
"THE LORD INHABITS YOUR PRAISES!"

Do you desire more intimacy?
"INVITE HIS PRESENCE IN THROUGH WORSHIP!"

Do you desire fresh revelation for personal circumstance?
"WELCOME HIM THROUGH SONG & DANCE!"

Are you in need of a breakthrough?
"THEN SIMPLY PRAISE YOUR WAY THROUGH!"

"THE LORD IS CLOSER THAN YOU REALIZE!"

But from experience, I can tell you that:
"HE ENJOYS TOTAL ABANDONMENT ON THE BELIEVERS' PART!"
"HE DELIGHTS IN KNOWING THAT HE MEANS EVERYTHING TO YOU!"
"HE MELTS WHEN YOUR HEART SMILES AT HIM!"

Most of all:
"HE AWAITS THOSE MOMENTS WHERE YOU INVITE HIM IN WHEN NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND & LIFT HIM UP OUT OF GRATITUDE!"

"HE IS HOLY, HE IS PURE, HE IS GOOD!"
"THE LORD IS FOR YOU!"
"EMBRACE HIM, RECEIVE HIM, PRAISE HIM!"

What is your normal response?

Colossians 3:1-4
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory."

These are some awesome verses, aren't they!
They pertain to you & I as born again believers!

But the question of the day is:
"WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH THEM?"
"ARE WE GOING TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEM?"

Let's make it a bit more personal;
"WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR LIFE TODAY?"

Are you simply going to read them & say "Amen, Good Message?"
Or are you going to grab hold of His Word's & run with them?

"RESPONSE IS VITAL FOR THE BELIEVER!"
"JESUS TEACHES US TO GO THE EXTRA MILE!" (Matt. 5:40-42)
"PAUL ENCOURAGES US NOT TO SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US! (Col.3:1-4)

"RESPONSE IS VITAL TO THE BELIEVER!"
"I WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO DIG DEEPER INTO GOD'S WORD FOR YOUR LIFE & APPLY THOSE TRUTHS TO YOUR LIFE TODAY!"

"DON'T WAIT ANOTHER MOMENT!"
"YOUR TIME IS PRECIOUS!"
"THEREFORE, USE IT WISELY!"

John 10: 29

"My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand." ~ (John 10: 29)

"The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God." ~ C.S. Lewis

THIS SATURDAY...

1 Corinthians 15: 27

"For He has put everything under His feet. But when it says "everything" is put under Him, it is obvious that He who puts everything under Him is the exception." 

~ (1 Corinthians 15: 27)

                       

Be blessed in knowing you are under the Son's control today. Amen.

He Is There For You!

Matthew 28:20
"Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

"JESUS IS CLOSER THAN YOU KNOW!"
"GIVE HIM YOUR DOUBTS, FEARS, STRUGGLES, EVEN YOUR LOVED-ONES!"
"HE KNOWS BEST!"
"HE WILL SEE TO IT THAT YOUR ISSUES ARE DEALT WITH!"

Yesterday, I was reminded that:
"IF WE TAKE CARE OF HIS HOUSE, HE WILL TAKE CARE OF OUR'S!"
"THEREFORE, FOLLOW JESUS & WATCH THINGS COME TOGETHER!"

Now, I must warn you;
"IT MAY NOT BE HOW YOU EXPECTED HIM TO DEAL WITH IT!"
"BUT IT WILL CERTAINLY BRING BETTER RESULTS!"
"HIS WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR'S & SO ARE HIS THOUGHTS!"

"ALTHOUGH IN THIS LIFE, WE MAY NOT ALWAYS UNDERSTAND, WE CAN ALWAYS REST ASSURED THAT JESUS DOES!"

Hebrews 5: 8 SON

"Though a Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered." ~ (Hebrews 5: 8)

                  

SON - 1. a male human offspring of human beings; an adopted child; a human male descendant. 1b. the second person of the Trinity.

John 6: 38

"For I have come down from heaven, not to do My will, but the will of Him who sent Me." ~ (John 6: 38)

                          

We thank You Jesus, but honestly, until we see the glory You gave up to come down here and submit to death, we will have no real idea of what that "thanks" really represents. Amen.

I love the King & the King love me!

Matthew 9:36-38
"When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.""

While it is true that we need workers for the Harvest Field,
While it is true that Jesus told His disciples to ask the Lord of the Harvest,
While it is true & we definitely recognize this need,
I want to encourage everyone reading this to:
"STOP LOOKING FOR THE LABORERS & START EQUIPPING YOURSELF FOR THE LABOR!"

"YOU & I ARE THE ONES THAT GENERATIONS OF DISCIPLES HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR!"
"THIS GENERATION; YOUR GENERATION, MY GENERATION, OUR GENERATION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HARVEST OF MANY SOULS!"

"THEREFORE, LET US DO OUR PART!"
"THEN, LET US CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR MORE LABORERS!"

"WE MUST LIVE OUT OUR FAITH & NOT MERELY SING ABOUT IT!"
"THEN, AS WE DO OUR PART, GOD WILL CONTINUE TO ADD TO OUR NUMBERS!"
"NOT FOR STATISTICS SAKE, BUT FOR ETERNITY'S!"

1 John 3: 1

"See how great a love the Father has given us that we should be called God's children. And we are!" ~ (1 John 3: 1)

                              

Father, we thank You for Your love, Your generosity, Your patience, and Your discipline. Everything You do, You do out of Your love for us. Hallowed be Your Name. Amen.

Romans 8: 15

"The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by Him we cry, 'Abba, Father." ~ (Romans 8: 15)

                         

Happy Father's Day, family. Because every day is our Father's Day! Amen.

The Un-Compromised Gospel!

2 Corinthians 13:5
"Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? Unless indeed you fail to meet the test!"

"FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!"
"BUT SADLY, AT THIS POINT, SOME HAVE MAXXED OUT IN THEIR FAITH!"
"SOME HAVE FORGOTTEN TO WHOM THEY BELONG!"

"AS A RESULT, THEY HAVE BEGUN TO CLAIM ALLEGIANCE TO FALSE gods WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST CLUE THAT THEY HAVE DONE SO!"

This is called: "DECEPTION!"

"WE ARE CALLED TO PROCLAIM THE UN-COMPROMISED GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST & HIS BLOOD SHED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS!"
"BUT SHAMEFULLY, SOME HAVE DILUTED THE GOSPEL WITH HOPES OF REACHING THEIR AUDIENCE!"

"IN THEIR PURSUIT TO REACH THE LOST, THEY HAVE LOST THE MESSAGE THAT ACTUALLY BRINGS SALVATION!"

"THEREFORE, LET US ALL EXAMINE OUR MOTIVES, INTENTIONS & MESSAGE!"
"LET US ALL MAKE SURE THAT WE ARE CLEARLY DEFINING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OR WE ARE SIMPLY LEADING PEOPLE ASTRAY!"

The very core of Christianity is that:
"JESUS CHRIST TOOK YOUR PLACE & MINE, HE STOOD IN OUR PLACE, TO PAY THE PENALTY WE SHOULD PAY, TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONARY ATONEMENT FOR OUR SIN!"

Did you get it?
"HE DIED IN OUR PLACE, SATISFYING THE DEMANDS OF JUSTICE SO GUILTY PARTIES LIKE YOU & ME CAN GO FREE!"

"PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE SINNED AGAINST A HOLY GOD & THAT ONE DAY IT WILL BE REQUIRED OF THEM!"
"DILUTING THAT MESSAGE FOR THE SAKE OF SPARING THEIR FEELINGS WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN THEM SPENDING ETERNITY SEPARATED FROM GOD!"
"BUT THAT IS NOT GOD'S INTENTION!"
"HE DID NOT SEND HIS SON TO PAY THE ULTIMATE PRICE, JUST SO THAT A FEW MIGHT BE SAVED!"
"HE DESIRES THAT ALL BE SAVED!"
"BUT THIS WILL ONLY COME THROUGH THE PROCLAMATION OF THE UNTAINTED GOSPEL MESSAGE!"

Ephesians 1: 3

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places."

 ~ (Ephesians 1: 3)

"We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever." ~ Joseph B. Wirthin

Jesus is Lord!

Matthew 5:14-16
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

"DON'T WAIT TO BE INVITED, THE INVITATION HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN!"
"DON'T STAND AT THE DOOR, IT IS SWUNG WIDE OPEN!"
"DON'T FREEZE UP IN FEAR, BUT MELT AWAY IN PASSION!"

"LET YOUR HEART GIVE WITNESS TO YOUR CONFESSION!"

"JESUS IS LORD!"
"REMEMBER IT!"
"EMBRACE IT!"
"PROCLAIM IT!"
"VALUE IT!"

Most of all:
"DEMONSTRATE IT TO THE WORLD AROUND YOU!"
"YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE TELLS YOU TO!"
"LET YOUR LOVE FOR GOD FLOW FROM YOUR HEART OUT ONTO YOUR STREETS & NEIGHBORHOODS!"

"BE THE TRAILBLAZER GOD CALLED YOU TO BE!"

"WE WERE MEANT TO DO SO MUCH MORE!"
"LET'S MEET JESUS IN THE HEAVENS, WHILE ENGRAVING A TRAIL THAT GLORIFIES HIM HERE ON EARTH!"

Matthew 23: 9

"And do not call anyone on earth, 'father,' for you have one Father, and He is in heaven." ~ (Matthew 23: 9)

Have a blessed day, family. Amen.

Hebrews 12: 9 FATHER

"Furthermore, we had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them for it. Shouldn't we submit even more to the Father of spirits and live?" ~ (Hebrews 12: 9)

FATHER - 1. a man who has begotten a child. 1b. the first person of the Trinity.

THANK YOU!

2 Corinthians 5:11,14
"Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade people... For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all."

I just want to say:
"THANK YOU!"

Every minister! Every servant! Every leader!
"THANK YOU!"

On behalf of God:
"THANK YOU!"

Your efforts are not in vain, though many may not see them!
"THANK YOU!"

Your sacrifices are well worth it, be encouraged!
"THANK YOU!"

The live's of many have been changed through your relentless work!
"THANK YOU!"

"HEAVEN IS BEING POPULATED BECAUSE OF YOU!"
"THANK YOU!"

"MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS & PROSPER YOUR LIFE & MINISTRY!"
"MAY THE LORD JESUS CONTINUE TO BE SEEN IN & THROUGH YOU!"

So if no on else expresses their gratitude,
If no one else greets you with a smile,
I want you to know on behalf of Heaven that:

"HEAVEN IS SMILING & HEAVEN IS GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE SOULS YOU ARE SENDING ITS WAY!"

But just in case you missed it:
"THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"

Luke 12: 32

"Don't be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom." 

~ (Luke 12: 32)

                         

We praise You, our Heavenly Father, not for what You do for us, but for who You are. Amen.

Give Back!

1 Peter 3:15
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..."

"IF YOU WANT TO BE EFFECTIVE, THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCTIVE!"

"STANDING ON THE SIDELINES IS A COUNTER-PRODUCTION & BY NO MEANS HAS IT EVER BROUGHT ANYONE TO THE FEET OF CHRIST!"

"IT IS WHEN WE ARE BOLD, LOVING, GENTLE, RESPECTFUL & DO THINGS OUT OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE THAT OTHERS WILL START TO TAKE NOTICE OF HOW GOD HAS TRULY IMPACTED OUR LIVE'S!"

"THAT IS WHEN THEY WILL BEGIN TO ASK!"
"THAT IS WHEN YOU CAN BEGIN TO GIVE YOUR ANSWER!"
"THAT IS WHEN YOUR LIFE CAN BE USED TO IMPACT THE LIFE OF ANOTHER!"

"GOD HAS SAVED US THROUGH JESUS FOR ONE PURPOSE ONLY!"
"THAT PURPOSE IS TO REPLICATE HIS SON, JESUS, IN & THROUGH OUR LIVE'S SO THAT HE MIGHT GAIN THE GLORY & THAT HIS PEOPLE MIGHT BE RESTORED UNTO HIM!"

THANK YOU FATHER, FOR YOUR LIFE-TRANSFORMING POWER!
THANK YOU JESUS, FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE IT WITH OTHERS!

Romans 11: 33

"Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments and unsearchable His ways!" ~ (Romans 11: 33)

                            

No finite mind can grasp the mystery of Your Triune Self, Lord, but we are so grateful and privileged to have You reveal glimpses of Yourself to us in all three forms. Amen.

Jesus is Risen!

2 Corinthians 4:18
"So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever."

"SINCE JESUS IS RISEN & WE KNOW THAT WE WILL ONE DAY JOIN HIM, THEN WHY DO WE WALK AS IF OUR CIRCUMSTANCE IS OUR ULTIMATE AUTHORITY?"

"WHEN WE ACCEPT JESUS INTO OUR HEARTS & MAKE HIM OUR LORD & SAVIOR, WE RECEIVE THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE!"

Did you get get that?

"YOU ARE ETERNAL!"
"THE ISSUES THAT YOU ARE FACING TODAY, THAT SEEM SO LARGE IN YOUR EYES WILL BECOME VERY SMALL A THOUSAND YEARS FROM NOW!"
"TEN THOUSAND YEARS FROM NOW, YOU WILL LAUGH AT THE FACT THAT SOMETHING SO SMALL CONSUMED SUCH A LARGE PART OF YOUR LIFE!"

"YOU ARE ETERNAL!"
"THESE TEMPORARY STRUGGLES WILL SOON FADE AWAY, BUT YOU WILL REMAIN!"
"GOD HAS GIVEN YOU THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE BASED ON YOUR CONFESSION OF HIS SON, JESUS!"

"THEREFORE, LIFT YOUR HEAD UP!"
"WALK AS IF YOU HAVE THE VICTORY!"
"BECAUSE YOU DO!"

"JESUS IS RISEN & WE WILL SOON JOIN HIM!"

2 Corinthians 13: 14

"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." ~ (2 Corinthains 13: 14)

                                            

                                                       Happy Friday, family. Amen.

Turn to Jesus!

John 4:13-14
Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life."

"DRINK, BEFORE THE DROUGHT COMES!"

"WHEN JESUS RETURNS, THE WATERS WILL RUN DRY!"
"NOT FOR BELIEVERS!"

"BUT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT MADE THE DECISION TO TURN TO GOD IN REPENTANCE OF THEIR SINS & BELIEVE IN JESUS FOR ETERNAL LIFE!"

"IT IS OUR DUTY, AS CHRISTIANS, TO SHARE THE GOSPEL!"
"BUT IT IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LISTENER TO RESPOND!"

"TURN TO JESUS TODAY!"
"HE AWAITS YOU!"

Genesis 1: 26

"Then God said, "Let Us make man in our image, according to Our likeness...." ~ (Genesis 1: 26)

"The only way to engage God is to meet One of the Three in time. We meet the Father as Creator, the Son as Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit as the dispenser of God's grace." ~ Tobin Wilson

Jesus!

Revelation 22:20-21
"He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen."

"HE WILL RETURN SOON!"
"LET'S BE READY!"
"DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND!"

It's all about Jesus!

Isaiah 26:4
"Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD Himself, is the Rock eternal."

Last night I was hard-pressed in prayer for our youth.
So I poured out my heart before the Lord & He heard me.
He gave me instruction & then continued to strengthen & encourage me.

An issue that had been plaguing me for about two weeks now, He just simplified!
Then, to top it all off, He woke me up this morning to this amazing verse!!!

You see;
"WE CAN BE GOING THROUGH ANYTHING!"
"TRIALS MAY SOMETIMES EVEN GET THE BEST OF US!"
"OUR CIRCUMSTANCES MAY, AT TIMES, DICTATE OUR RESPONSE!"

But the fact still remains that:
"THE LORD IS THE ROCK ETERNAL!"
"THE LORD HIMSELF WILL SEE US THROUGH!"
"THE LORD ALWAYS HAS BEEN & ALWAYS WILL BE WORTHY OF OUR TRUST!"

With that being said;
"KEEP ALL YOUTH IN PRAYER!"
"THAT TRUTH WOULD ENTER THEIR HEARTS & GUARD THEM FROM THE LIES OF THE ENEMY IN THESE END TIMES!"

"WE MUST HELP OUR YOUTH BECOME OUR FUTURE!"

Matthew 28: 19

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit." ~ (Matthew 28: 19)

                

What a mighty God we can praise and serve today! Amen.

Jesus, I Love You!

2 Corinthians 5:6-8
"Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord-- for we walk by faith, not by sight-- we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord..."

JESUS,
I WAS MADE TO LOVE YOU!
I WAS MADE TO WORSHIP YOU!
I WAS MADE TO KNOW YOU!

I WILL BOW MY HEART & MY CROWNS DOWN AT YOUR FEET!
MAY MY LIFE BE BUT A SMALL GIFT IN LITE OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME!

1 John 5: 7 TRINITY

"For there are three that bear witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." ~ (1 John 5: 7)

                  

TRINITY - any union of three in one; three units treated as one; a triad.

The Gospel!

Romans 8:24
"For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?"

"IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO TELL PEOPLE ABOUT JESUS!"
"WE MUST MIRROR JESUS TO THEM IN OUR ACTIONS & CONVERSATIONS!"

"WE ARE CALLED TO REACH THE LOST!"
"BUT THE LOST MAY NOT DESIRE TO BE REACHED!"
"THEY MAY BELIEVE THAT THEIR LIVE'S ARE PERFECT & IN NO NEED OF ANYONE, CERTAINLY NOT JESUS, TO RESCUE THEM!"

"THAT IS WHERE OUR DAILY WALK OF INTEGRITY & DEVOTION TO CHRIST COMES INTO THE PICTURE!"
"EVENTUALLY, THEIR MORALS WILL FAIL THEM!"
"THEIR FRIENDS & FAMILY WILL FAIL THEM!"
"THEIR ENDEAVORS WILL CEASE TO PRODUCE ANY LASTING FRUIT!"

"ALL THE WHILE, THEY ARE SECRETLY WATCHING YOU FOLLOW JESUS!"
"SUDDENLY, THEY REALIZE THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS HAS DEEPENED, IT HAS FLOURISHED & YOU ARE CONSTANTLY GAINING GROUND!"

"NOW, THEY ARE CURIOUS!!!"
"THEY WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU DO IT!"

BUT YOU SIMPLY TELL THEM;
"AS I TOLD YOU BEFORE, I WILL TELL YOU AGAIN!"
"THEN YOU SHARE THE GOSPEL WHILE SHARING YOUR TESTIMONY!"

"NOW, THEIR HEARTS ARE READY!"
"NOW, THEIR HEARTS ARE OPEN!"
"THEY INVITE JESUS INTO THEIR HEARTS & RECEIVE THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE!"

"THEIR LIFE IS CHANGED BECAUSE YOU SIMPLY WALKED OUT YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST OPENLY!"

"SPREAD THE WORD AS YOU WALK THROUGH LIFE!"

Deuteronomy 29: 29

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law." ~ (Deuteronomy 29: 29)


We praise You Lord for providing us access to all we need to know. Make our hearts content in knowing it is o.k. for us to not have all the answers, as eventually all will be revealed to us. Amen.

Together!

Deuteronomy 3:20
"Until the LORD gives rest to your fellow countrymen as to you, and they also possess the land which the LORD your God will give them beyond the Jordan. Then you may return every man to his possession which I have given you."

Here, Moses was instructing the Israelites who had already received their inheritance & had settled down & gotten comfortable to:
"REMEMBER THEIR BROTHERS & SISTERS WHO WERE STILL IN NEED & HELP THEM GET TO THEIR PLACE OF STABILITY!"

"WHEN GOD BLESSES US, HE DOES NOT DO IT WITH THE INTENT OF US WITHDRAWING FROM THE BATTLE, BUT WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF BECOMING A PLACE OF REFUGE & STRENGTH FOR THOSE IN NEED!"

"WE SHOULD NEVER BE CONTENT AS LONG AS OUR FAMILY IN CHRIST IS STRUGGLING ACROSS THE JORDAN!"
"WE SHOULD ALWAYS BE READY & WILLING TO LEAVE THE COMFORT OF OUR HOMES & JOIN OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS IN THEIR STRUGGLES WITH THE INTENT OF HELPING THEM OVERCOME!"

Question of the Day:
"WHO IS GOD STIRRING YOU TO HELP TODAY?

Whether it be in prayer, fasting, financial, physical, or spiritual needs.
"THERE IS A BATTLE NEEDING TO BE FOUGHT TODAY & MANY WILL LOSE THAT FIGHT IF WE DO NOT COME ALONGSIDE THEM!"

Matthew 28: 20

"...And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." 

~ (Matthew 28: 20)

                  

Lord, You never leave us. You're always by our side, never more than a prayer away. Yet, sometimes, in our stubbornness, we fail to acknowledge Your omnipresence. Forgive us for these times Father. Amen.

Psalm 46: 1

"God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble." ~ (Psalm 46: 1)

                        

That's 24-7-365, family. Praise God! Amen.

Evangelism!

1 Corinthians 12:4-6
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work."

"WE NEED TO INSTILL THE VISION OF EVANGELISM, OR WE WILL FAIL TO UNFOLD THE MISSION GIVEN TO US BY JESUS!"

"You know, we love to vote on things. We vote on everything! But not on this one thing, because this one is not up to us to decide. JESUS ALREADY TOLD US WHAT OUR MISSION IS!
When He said "Go into the world & make disciples..." He didn't leave room for deliberation or debate. We just need to see His vision for the church, make that vision ours & spend our energy finding ways to implement it as quickly & effectively as we possibly can!" (An excerpt from "Becoming a Contagious Church")

"WE ALL HAVE THE SAME PURPOSE!"
"BUT WE HAVE JUST BEEN GIVEN DIFFERENT TALENTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHURCH'S MISSION!"

"THEREFORE, GET IN THE GAME!"
"WITHOUT YOU, WE ARE A TEAM-MATE SHORT!"

"WE NEED YOUR HELP IF WE ARE GOING TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL BEYOND OUR BORDERS!"
"LET'S SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH THE WORLD!"

Weapons of War!

2 Corinthians 10:3-5
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

"WE, WHO SERVE JESUS, POSSESS WEAPONS THAT THE MILITARY WOULD BE ENVIOUS OF, IF THEY TRULY UNDERSTOOD ITS POWER!"

You possess more power than you know!
I encourage you to pick up your Bible, begin to study it & then begin to apply it!
Notice that I did not say, begin to "READ IT."

"DON'T JUST SKIM THROUGH GOD'S WORD!"
"LET GOD'S WORD PENETRATE YOUR HEART!"
"THEN, TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL & APPLY THE NEW REVELATION!"

As you see God's Word begin to transform your life, you will become bolder with how you act upon it!
"YOU WILL BEGIN TO TAKE AUTHORITY OVER YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE!"
"YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF & OTHERS WITH TRUTH!"

Simply stated:
"YOU WILL BECOME A SOLDIER FIT FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE!"
Because you have an enemy who is relentless!
But your weapons of war-fare are limitless & powerful through Christ Jesus!

Job 33: 14

"For God speaks time and again, but a person may not notice it." ~ (Job 33: 14)

                   

"Nature is too thin a screen, the glory of the omnipresent God bursts through everywhere." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Godly Love!

Romans 5:5
"And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

"GOD'S LOVE HAS BEEN POURED OUT INTO OUR HEARTS THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT!"

Any other love originates from a natural form.
It is prone to failure, grudges, resentment, attitudes based on merit, etc.
Therefore, we can not base our love on mere affections, for soon enough they will fail us.
We will grow further & further apart from the truth.

"WE MUST INVITE THE HOLY SPIRIT TO INVADE OUR HEARTS, IF WE DESIRE TO LOVE AT GOD'S LEVEL!"

"LOST SOULS NEED COMPASSION & ONLY GODLY LOVE CAN PROVIDE IT!"

Sure, worldly love can perform a kind act, but it can not erase the wrongs that a person has done for eternity & continually offer that person acceptance like Godly love can!"

"WE NEED THE HEART OF GOD IS WE DESIRE TO CHASE AFTER WHAT MATTERS MOST TO GOD!"
"SOULS MATTER TO GOD!"
"BUT THEY WILL NEVER MATTER TO US UNTIL WE ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FILL US WITH THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR THE LOST!"

This begins when we recognize that we are sinners in need of a Savior.
Then we confess our sins & believe on Jesus, the Son of God.
Make Him our Lord & Savior.
Most importantly:
"FOLLOW HIM!!!!!"

HAVE A GREAT DAY REACHING SOULS FOR JESUS!

Job 34: 21-22

"For His eyes watch over a man's ways, and He observes all his steps. There is no darkness, no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide themselves." 

~ (Job 34: 21-22)

Praise Your glorious Name, Father. Amen.