You were made for this!

Mark 8:36
"And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?"

"SERVE GOD WITH EVERYTHING YOU GOT!"

Isaiah 29: 13

"The Lord says, 'These people come near to Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their reverence of Me consists of traditions they have been taught." ~ (Isaiah 29: 13)

 

                          

 

                                Let's not be like this. Amen.

Be Led!

Galatians 5:16
"So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves."

I want to challenge everyone:
"BE LED BY THE SPIRIT TODAY!"

If you truly desire change in your life;
"BE LED BY THE SPIRIT TODAY!"

Don't wait until tomorrow;
"BE LED BY THE SPIRIT TODAY!"

Everything will always remains in its current state until you decide to surrender;
"BE LED BY THE SPIRIT TODAY!"

"CHANGE WILL NEVER MAGICALLY HAPPEN!"
"WE MUST SUBMIT TO GOD'S TRANSFORMING POWER!"

"HAVE A BLESSED DAY!"

The True Gospel!

John 3:16-17
"“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him."

Question:
What did Jesus actually save people from?

"JESUS CAME TO DIE FOR OUR SINS!"
"TO SAVE US FROM THE COMING WRATH OF GOD'S JUDGMENT OF SIN!"
"THOSE WHO COME TO JESUS IN REPENTANCE, RECEIVE FORGIVENESS!"
"THEY HAVE BEEN SAVED FROM ETERNAL SEPARATION FROM GOD!"
"THEY HAVE BEEN SAVED FROM ETERNAL PUNISHMENT!"

Therefore, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.
But do not dilute it.
Do not cheapen it.

"THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL ONLYS SHINES FORTH WHEN LIT UP AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE TRUTH OF GOD'S JUDGMENT OF SIN!"

"WE CHEAPEN THE GOSPEL IF WE REPRESENT IT ONLY AS A DELIVERANCE FROM UNHAPPINESS OR FELT-NEEDS, INSTEAD OF AS A RESCUE FROM THE COMING WRATH OF GOD'S JUDGMENT OF SIN!"

"DARE TO SHARE THE TRUTH!"
"DARE TO HELP SET PEOPLE FREE!"

(Please do not use this to scare people, it would be improper to mishandle this information, but rather use it to help them recognize their need of a Savior!)

1 Corinthians 13: 2

"If I have the gift of prophesy and can understand all secrets and every form of knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing."

~ (1 Corinthians 13: 2)

 

"Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy." ~ Warren Wiersbe

Buy the Truth & keep it!

Romans 1:25
"For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."

This whole section of Romans is dealing with the depravity of man due to man's outright rejection of God's Truth.
This is one of the harshest chapters for me to study in the Bible because I understand the ultimate consequence of rejecting God.

"EXCHANGING THE TRUTH FOR A LIE MAY COST YOU, YOUR SOUL!"
"YOU MAY BREATHE YOUR LAST BREATH & LOSE OUT FOR ETERNITY!"
"DON'T LET THIS BE YOU!"
"IF YOU ARE READING THIS, THEN THERE IS STILL HOPE!"

Please DO NOT misunderstand this message.
I am not judging, condemning, or declaring anything over your life.
I just know that;
There is a God who loves you sooooo much that He gave His only Son for you!
So that you would not have to live here on earth with a depraved mind.
So that you could live out a meaningful life.
So that you could be assured of your eternal destination.
So that you would know the truth & that the truth would set you free!

"JESUS CHRIST CAME TO DIE FOR YOUR SINS!"
"HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD, SO THAT YOU COULD HAVE ETERNAL LIFE!"
"GOD CREATED YOU FOR HIS GLORY!"
"TO SPEND ETERNITY WITH HIM!"

"DON'T LET THE SATAN FEED YOU HIS LIES ANY LONGER!"

"TURN! TURN! TURN!"
"THE TRUTH AWAITS YOU WITH OPEN ARMS!"
(Jesus is the Way, the Truth & the Life! No man comes to the Father, but by Him!)

Luke 6: 42

"How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself don't see the log in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck in your brother's eye." ~ (Luke 6: 42)

 

                                

 

Christ's peace be with you friends. Amen.

Need!

Romans 3:22-24
"Even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus..."

I must agree with this statement by author, John Stott:
"NOTHING KEEPS PEOPLE AWAY FROM CHRIST MORE THAN THEIR INABILITY TO SEE THEIR NEED OF HIM OR THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO ADMIT IT!"

"I NEED JESUS!"
"HOW ABOUT YOU?"

In order to approach an inapproachable God, we must recognize our need.
Sin has separated all humanity from a Holy God.
But God, in His Mercy, extended His Grace upon all humanity.
God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for the sins of the world.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!

Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day, conquering death.
Today, if anyone will repent of their sins & believe in Jesus' atoning sacrifice.
They can enjoy fellowship with God for Eternity.

"GOD'S GRACE IS OFFERED TO THE WORLD!"
"BUT ONLY THOSE WHO RECOGNIZE THEIR NEED WILL RECEIVE IT!"

DO YOU ADMIT THAT YOU ARE A SINNER IN NEED OF GOD'S GRACE?
HAVE YOU MADE JESUS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE?

"NOTHING KEEPS PEOPLE AWAY FROM CHRIST MORE THAN THEIR INABILITY TO SEE THEIR NEED OF HIM OR THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO ADMIT IT!"

"PUT YOUR FAITH IN JESUS TODAY!"

Job 27: 8 HYPOCRITE

"For what is the hope of the hypocrite; what has he gained, when God takes away his soul?"

~ (Job 27: 8)

 

                         

 

HYPOCRITE - 1. a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion. 2. a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs.

Jesus!!!

Philippians 2:9-11
"For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

"EVANGELISM ONLY REMAINS TRUE WHEN OUR SOLE PURPOSE IS TO BRING GLORY & HONOR TO THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD!"

Whenever our real ambition behind evangelism is for the honor of our church, organization, or ourselves, it is no better than patriotic pride.
Our goal in evangelizing the world should not be to make our church known.
Neither should it be to make a name for our organization.
We should not be seeking to be personally recognized.

"OUR GOAL IN EVANGELIZING SHOULD BE TO MAKE THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST KNOWN!"
"WE SHOULD BE CONTINUOUSLY SEEKING TO BRING GLORY & HONOR TO HIS NAME!"

"WE MUST HAVE A BURNING, PASSIONATE DESIRE FOR THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST!"

We should hurt when the name of Jesus isn't honored!
We should be uncomfortable when His name is blasphemed!
Most of all:
"WE SHOULD TELL OTHERS ABOUT JESUS WITH THE INTENT THAT THEY WILL HONOR HIS NAME AS WELL!"

Don't just recite the Gospel as if it were another bedtime story!
Share the Gospel with authority & conviction for the sake of the One who gave His life so that we could live!!!

"PRAISE YOUR NAME, JESUS!!!"

Matthew 7: 16

"By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?" ~ (Matthew 7: 16)

 

                              

 

Father, help us to recognize hypocritical teachings and those who are fake. In the same way, if there are areas in our lives or worship of You that aren't truly genuine, help us to change. Amen.

Evangelism!

Revelation 3:20
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me."

I was in the middle of my studies & my zeal got the best of me.

"THE MOST BASIC CONVICTIONS OF EVANGELISM ARE THAT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST DERIVES FROM GOD!"
"WE DID NOT INVENT IT, IT WAS REVEALED TO US THROUGH A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST!"

"WE CAN NOT TEACH ANYONE ABOUT THE GRACE OF GOD, UNLESS, WE FIRST EXPERIENCE IT ON A PERSONAL LEVEL."

God had mercy on my life & spared me from a life that was full of sorrow & destruction, but most importantly, was leading me to eternal separation from my Creator & condemning me to an eternity of damnation!
For this I am eternally grateful to God Almighty for sending His Son, Jesus Christ, into this world to pay the penalty for my sins & for raising Him from the dead on the third day, to give me eternal life!

"I WILL TELL THE WORLD WHAT JESUS DID FOR ME!"
"I WILL TELL THE WORLD WHAT JESUS DID FOR THEM!"

I will tell the world because:
"I AM A WITNESS OF GOD'S GRACE!"
"I AM A WITNESS OF GOD'S LOVE!"
"I AM A WITNESS OF GOD'S TRANSFORMING POWER!"

I can only speak of God's Power with conviction, when I am convinced of it.
I can only be convinced, when I experience it personally.
But I will only experience it personally, when I allow God into my heart.

"PERSONAL PASSION REQUIRES PERSONAL EXPERIENCE!"
"SEEK THAT EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF!"

John 17: 22

"I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one."

~ (John 17: 22)

                                          

                                           

 

Father, we've made quite a mess of the church You created, allowing petty disagreements and divisions take the focus off of what the bride of Christ is meant to be. Holy Spirit, guide us back to the one, unified body Jesus prayed we'd be. Amen.

Be at Peace!

Romans 5:1
"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ..."

I don't know what circumstance you find yourself in today.
But I do know that if you have repented of your sins & made Jesus Christ the Lord of your life,
"THEN, YOU HAVE PEACE WITH GOD!"
"GOD IS NOT AGAINST YOU!"
"HE IS NOT OUT TO TOTURE YOU!"

I know that sometimes it may seem that you are all alone in your struggles.
But this is not true.
"WHEN YOU INVITED CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART, HE ENTERED!"
"BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!"
"HE NEVER LEFT!"
"HE IS WITH YOU!"
"HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU, NOR FORSAKE YOU!"

No matter what you are going through, His purpose is for you to mature spiritually.

"THE DEBT WAS PAID IN FULL WHEN JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS!"
"DEATH WAS CONQUERED WHEN HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD!"
"ETERNAL LIFE IS OFFERED TO ALL WHO BELIEVE!"

"PEACE WITH GOD BELONGS TO THOSE WHO MAKE JESUS THEIR LORD!"

May your day be blessed!

Ephesians 4: 4-6

"There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of our calling - one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all." ~ (Ephesians 4: 4-6)

 

Amen!

Matthew 12: 50

"For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven, that person is My brother and sister and mother." ~ (Matthew 12: 50)

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

His Kingdom!

Matthew 12:25
"And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand."

Just a word of advice to Kingdom Builders:
"MAKE SURE THE KINGDOM YOU ARE BUILDING IS THE LORD'S!"
"ANYTHING ELSE WILL FALL!"

The Lord knows the heart of man as well as their motives.
"No one will ever pull a fast one over on God!"

"THE RED CARPET IS ONLY ROLLED OUT FOR JESUS!"
Therefore, take heed.
God does not share His glory!
But neither does He share His Seat!
"HE SITS ON THE THRONE!"

I know many may be wondering why I wrote this, but I believe someone needs to be warned before they choose the wrong path to travel.

"GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH THAT HE IS WILLING TO ALLOW YOU THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING A PARTAKER OF HIS KINGDOM!"
"THEREFORE, DON'T TRY & DE-THRONE HIM TO SET UP YOUR OWN!"

"YOUR ACTIONS WILL NOT BE BLATANT, BUT GRADUAL!"
"DO NOT ALLOW SATAN TO DECEIVE YOU!"

"WHATEVER ACTIONS WE PERFORM THAT ARE INTENDED TO DRAW ATTENTION TO US ARE ULTIMATELY DESIGNED TO ROB GOD OF HIS GLORY!"
"WE WERE CREATED TO MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUS!"
"LET US DO SO WITH REVERENCE & AWE!"

1 Corinthians 12: 12

"For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ."  ~ (1 Corinthians 12: 12)

 

                      

 

              God bless your day family. Amen

Focus!

Psalm 78:10-11
"They did not keep the covenant of God
And refused to walk in His law;
They forgot His deeds
And His miracles that He had shown them."

"FOCUS" is the word of the day!

The reason people begin to fall away is because they lose FOCUS.
When we allow ourselves to lose focus, the lines become blurry & we begin to walk on both sides unbeknownst. (Without the knowledge of.)(Unaware.)
Eventually our hearts become numb, then callous toward God's convictions.
Finally, we outright reject His instructions, ultimately rejecting Him.

You see, the thing about rebellion is that:
"IT IS NOT BLATANT, IT IS SUBTLE!"
"IT TAKES OVER YOUR HEART GRADUALLY!"
(THAT IS WHY IT IS CALLED DECEPTION!)

"REBELLION DECLARES THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN SIDES!"
"REBELLION GOES AGAINST GOD'S AUTHORITATIVE IDEALS!"
"IT DECLARES THAT YOU DON'T ACCEPT WHAT GOD IS SAYING IS ABSOLUTE TRUTH!"
"HENCE, YOUR FORMED OPINION BECOME YOUR HIGHEST AUTHORITY, REMOVING GOD FROM THE EQUATION!"
(Remember; you will not arrive at this state consciously, it will be subconscious.)

Therefore, I would like to encourage everyone today to:
"KEEP YOUR FOCUS ON GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR LIFE!"
"FAILURE TO DO SO, WILL ULTIMATELY DISTRACT YOU & EVENTUALLY, DECEIVE YOU!"

"GOD HAS GREAT PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE!"
"THEY MAY  NOT AGREE WITH YOUR ORIGINAL PLANS!"
"BUT THEY WILL CERTAINLY PROVE TO BE BETTER THAN ANYTHING YOUR MIND CAN CONCEIVE!"

Galatians 3: 28 ONE

"There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

~ (Galatians 3: 28)

                                  

 

ONE - 1. being a single entity, unit, object, or being. 2. characterized by unity; undivided. 3. of the same kind or quality.

Double-Mindedness!

James 1:2-8
"Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double- minded man, unstable in all his ways."

Two things I feel that the Lord wants us to consider today;
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously."
"But you must ask without doubting. If you doubt, then don't expect to receive."

1- "GOD WANTS TO GRANTS US WISDOM!"
But we must ask in humbleness of heart.
We must confess that we don't know how to resolve our issues.
We must denounce our limited thinking & submit to God's sovereign understanding.

"THERE MUST BE COMPLETE SURRENDER OR WE WILL NEVER REACH OUR FULL POTENTIAL!"

2- "WITH WISDOM COMES STABILITY!"
God desires to grant us whatever pertains to Eternal Life.
But we must be willing to trust God's judgment in every matter.
Our circumstances should never dictate our responses. (Our faith should!)

DOUBLE-MINDEDNESS:
The practice of holding two conflicting, separate ideas in our minds at the same time.

"WE WILL  NEVER ADHERE TO GOD'S COUNSEL, IF WE ARE NOT CONVINCED THAT IS THE BEST COUNSEL!"
"WE WILL EVENTUALLY COMBINE BOTH & CREATE CONFUSION IN OUR OWN MINDS!"

"GOD'S WISDOM IS MEANT TO INSTRUCT US!"
"WHEN WE HEED GOD'S INSTRUCTION, IT BRINGS HIM GLORY!"
"BUT WHEN WE FAIL TO HEED, IT DECLARES TO THE WORLD, OUR DOUBT!"

Therefore when we ask, EXPECT, when we receive, REACT IN FAITH.
"GOD'S WISDOM IS INTENDED TO SUPERCEDE OUR LIMITED THINKING!"

WHATEVER HAPPENS...

Dear Christian, Oh' that your tongue, hands, and feet, should be agreement with one another. Nothing shipwrecks your testimony and witness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ more than wrong conduct and speech. It is written, "When cursed, we bless. When slandered, we speak kindly. When persecuted, we endure" So whatever happens conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel.

Acts 17: 26

"From one man He has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live." ~ (Acts 17: 26)

 

                                     

 

We give praise today to a God who shows no partiality. We thank You Lord for creating one church not bound by worldly divisions such as race, ethnicity, social status, or politics. Amen.

Teach Us to Lead!

Matthew 15:14
"Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit."

Lord Jesus, help us to walk in such a manner, that others will desire to follow.
Help us never to disconnect from, but to embrace Your teachings.
May we never lead in the wrong direction, those who depend on us to reach You.

"LORD, TEACH US HOW TO FOLLOW YOU!"
"TEACH US HOW TO BE ONE WITH YOU!"
"TEACH US HOW TO SHINE IN THIS DARK WORLD!"

"TEACH US LORD, TEACH US!"
"WE ARE IN CONSTANT & DESPERATE NEED OF YOUR GUIDANCE!"

"TEACH US TO LEAD PEOPLE TO THE CROSS!"

Matthew 26: 64

"You have said it," Jesus told him. "But I tell you, in the future you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven."

~ (Matthew 26: 64)

 

                             

 

We may not know all the details, but how wonderful it is to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and already know the future! Amen.

2 Timothy 4: 8

"There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing." ~ (2 Timothy 4: 8)

AAAAAAAAAAAMEN!

Greater!

John 15:1-11
"“ I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full."

LOOK TO THE LORD if you desire a glimpse of your future!
He will show you, in a glance, eternity in your hands!

"YOU CAN NOT FAIL AS LONG AS JESUS IS IN YOUR HEART!"
"YOU CAN NOT SUCCEED UNLESS JESUS IS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE!"

But most of all;
"YOU SHOULD NEVER DESIRE TO DO ANYTHING APART FROM JESUS!"
If He is your Lord, then you should seek His approval before you begin anything!
If He is your maker, then He must know best what your strengths & weaknesses are!
His choices, to say "YES" or "NO" are based on His knowledge of your limitations!

"HE HAS BETTER PLANS THAN THOSE YOU MAY CURRENTLY HAVE!"
"HIS PLANS WILL PRODUCE LASTING FRUIT!"
"HIS PLANS ARE FULL OF & SURROUNDED WITH JOY!"

Basically;
"DON'T DO ANYTHING WITHOUT SEEKING THE LORD'S GUIDANCE FIRST!"
"IT WILL SERVE YOU BEST, WHILE SAVING YOU TIME & TROUBLE!"

"GOD'S PLANS FOR YOU EXCEED EVEN YOUR GREATEST DREAMS!"
"NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO WHAT HE HAS IN STORE FOR YOUR LIFE!"
"DON'T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS!"

"GOD BLESS YOU & ENJOY YOUR DAY!"

1 Corinthians 15: 37

"As for what you sow - you are not sowing the future body, but only a seed, perhaps of wheat or another grain." ~ (1 Corinthians 15: 37)

 

                                 

 

"If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people." ~ Confucius

REMNANT FORCE 2015

REMNANT FORCE 2015

Sunday Morning Life Share: sharing life's struggles and victories in an open discussion format with relevant topics for today's man. 

Monthly Gatherings:  1st Friday of each month. Christian men helping each other in their walk with Christ. We are now meeting at a different location each month so as to fellowship with believers from other congregations and bring some unity to the city. Guest worship leaders and guest speakers each month too. Food, Fellowship, Teaching, & Prayer. Following the example of the early church.  

Outreach Opportunities: partnering with various outreach ministries through-out Milwaukee as leaders not just followers / sharing the love of God as we walk as new creations in Christ

Men's Conferences: both local and road trips as a group...these conferences bring spiritual growth, intimacy with God, build friendships, and are a lot of fun. 

Special Events: bbq's, sporting events, family events, and more! Full Gospel gathering (for men and women) 2nd Friday of each month. See Brian Abild or Pastor Steve Devroy.

Discipleship: one on one mentoring is available for anyone who desires it. If you have an interest in being a mentor to someone else we have a couple different training programs available. Prisoner re-entry Mentorship is available through Genesis with Frank Woods. 

Blog: devotions written by men for men. Daily help in walking in obedience and staying connected to the body of Christ. Over 20,000 views worldwide. All the information listed above is available on the blog. www.milwaukeeremnantforce.blogspot.com

Partnership: Would you consider being a financial partner by committing to give just $5 per month? / give locally at Evangel Assembly of God Church on 99th & Good Hope Rd or online at www.remnantforce.blogspot.com

Current Needs: We are currently looking for a resident photographer, videographer, and co-facilitators. If interested contacted Bart Helmbreck at 414-678-8323 or email at milwaukeeremnantforce@gmail.com

My help comes from You!

Psalm 121:1-3

"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?

My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber."



Today's devotion has been pure joy for me.

I don't normally share videos, but this is my heartbeat!

I thought it best to be obedient this morning to the Holy Spirit & let others make this the song their heart continually sings to The Lord!

"MY HELP IS YOU!"

Jeremiah 31: 17

"There is hope for your future - this is the Lord's declaration - and your children will return to their own territory." ~ (Jeremiah 31: 17)

 

                                        

 

                                        Praise be to the great I AM! Amen.

NOW!

Matthew 6:9-13
"Pray, then, in this way:
‘Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
 ‘ Your kingdom come.
 Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
 ‘ Give us this day our daily bread.
 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

"HOLY SPIRIT, COME!"
"HOLY SPIRIT, REST IN THIS PLACE!"
"TEACH US HOW TO BE ONE WITH YOU!"
"TEACH US HOW TO YIELD OUR HEARTS TO JESUS EVERYDAY!"

"WE INVITE YOUR PRESENCE IN TODAY!
"WE NEED YOU!"

Lord, may we NEVER try to build a kingdom for ourselves!
Break our walls down!
Your's is the Kingdom & the Power & the Glory!

KING JESUS!
SHAKE THIS EARTH!
HOLY SPIRIT, BREAK OUT!
BREAK OUR WALLS DOWN!
HEAVEN, COME DOWN!

JESUS;
TOUCH YOUR PEOPLE TODAY!
HEAL YOUR PEOPLE TODAY!
FORGIVE YOUR PEOPLE TODAY!
WE NEED YOU!

"COME JESUS!!!"

Psalm 16: 5 FUTURE

"Lord, You are my portion and my cup of blessing, You hold my future." ~ (Psalm 16: 5)

 

                               

 

FUTURE - 1. that is to be. 2. of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come. 3. existing or occurring at a later time.

Pray!

Colossians 3:14
"Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity."

"THERE IS NOTHING GREATER THAN LOVE!"

I have a request today;
Since November of last year, a great door of opportunity was opened to us.
The school next to us was in dire need of change & in desperate need of Jesus.
It was known for it's violence.
The students did not want to attend.
The teachers & staff were discouraged & afraid for their personal safety.
Kids would not pay attention in class & there were fights literally everyday.

"BUT GOD!!!"
God opened a door for us to be able to walk the hallways every Monday morning.
Prayer & intercessions are being made constantly for this school.
The GREAT NEWS is that I was informed this morning that there has been a significant change in the school's atmosphere!!!
NO MORE FIGHTING!
NO MORE VIOLENCE!
THE STUDENTS ATTITUDE HAS CHANGED!
THE TEACHERS ARE FEELING MORE COMFORTABLE!
THE PRINCIPLE IS VERY APPRECIATIVE & SUPPORTS THIS MOVEMENT!

But I also received news that the enemy is attacking on all sides.
He is trying to stop the progress that is taking place in this school.
We are being told that the higher officials believe that religious material is being passed out, (which is not true).
WE ARE SIMPLY PRAYING & WATCHING GOD ANSWER!!!

My request is for all believers to join us in prayer that God would cancel the attacks of the enemy & that His Will be done in this school.
"WE JUST WANT JESUS IN OUR SCHOOLS & MOST IMPORTANTLY IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE WHO ATTEND!"

Proverbs 24: 14

"Realize that wisdom is the same for you if you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade." ~ (Proverbs 24: 14)

 

There are times we make future plans for our lives without Your consultation Father, and this should not be. Let us first say, if it's Your will, let it be. Amen.

Hebrews 4 :7

"He again fixes a certain day, 'Today,' saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, 'TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS." ~ (Hebrews 4: 7)

Thank You Father for January 10th, 2015. Every day we wake is yet another gift from You, and an opportunity to honor, serve and bless Your holy name. Amen.

Faithfulness!

Luke 16:10
"He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much."

"SERVE CHRIST FOR ETERNAL REWARDS!"

"IN EVERY WAR, THERE ARE MINOR BATTLES THAT NEED TO BE FOUGHT!"
"FAITHFUL EXECUTION IS REQUIRED OF BOTH GREAT & SMALL!"

"DOING LITTLE JOBS WITH GREAT COMMITMENT IS THE SILENT SONG OF GOD'S SAINTS!"

"GOD DOES NOT OVERLOOK YOUR COMMITMENT TO HIM!"
"THEREFORE, CONTINUE TO PRESS ON!"
"YOUR REWARD IS SURE!"

Lamentations 3: 22-23

"The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." ~ (Lamentations 3: 22-23)

                                     

                                        

                                             Thank God it's Friday! Amen.

Keep up!

Galatians 5:25
"If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit."

"DON'T GO AHEAD!"
"DON'T LAG BEHIND!"

Team Jesus!!!

Galatians 1:10
"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond- servant of Christ."

Question of the Day:
"WHO'S TEAM ARE YOU A PART OF?"

"IN BEING PART OF A TEAM, YOU HELP THE TEAM MOVE FORWARD!"

"SLOWING THE PACE WITH NEGATIVE ATTITUDES LIMITS MOVEMENT!"
"PUSHING TOO HARD WITH IMPULSIVE GESTURES WEAKENS VITALITY!"
"DEMANDING ATTENTION DISTRACTS FROM REACHING GOALS!"

But most importantly;
"PULLING IN ANY DIRECTION OTHER THAN THE TEAM'S INTENDED PURPOSE ULTIMATELY RESULTS IN FAILURE!"

Today, I want to encourage everyone to:
"MAKE THIS THING ABOUT JESUS!"
"LET'S FOCUS ON BUILDING HIS KINGDOM, NOT OURS!"

"GO, TEAM JESUS!!!!!"

Exodus 16: 19

"Moses said to them, 'No one is to let any of it remain until morning." ~ (Exodus 16: 19)

 

"Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present."
 ~ Bil Keane

Service!

Colossians 3:12
"So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience..."

"TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!"
"AFTER ALL, OUR SERVICE REFLECTS THE ATTITUDE WE POSSESS TOWARD GOD ALMIGHTY!"

Therefore today I challenge everyone to:
"MAKE YOURSELVES AVAILABLE FOR GOD'S SERVICE!"

Deuteronomy 4: 39

"Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other." ~ (Deuteronomy 4: 39)

 

Be safe and stay warm today. God bless you. Amen.

Psalm 118: 24 TODAY

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ (Psalm 118: 24)

 

                                

 

TODAY - 1. on or for this day. 2. at the present time.

Servant!

John 19:11a
"Jesus answered, You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above..."

"LET US NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF WHO IS REALLY IN CONTROL!"
"JESUS, YOU ARE LORD!"
"YOU'RE WILL BE DONE!"
"REMOVE SELFISH AMBITION & ARROGANCE AS WE SERVE YOU TODAY!"

Thank You, Jesus for Your Lordship!

Matthew 6: 11

"Give us this day our daily bread." ~ (Matthew 6: 11)

 

                           

 

Father, yesterday is gone and tomorrow only exists if it's Your will. So we thank You and praise You for today, asking You to walk with us every step of the way. Amen.

Thank You, Lord!

1 Corinthians 12:14
"For the body is not one member, but many."

I just have to say that:
"GOD DOES THINGS THAT NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!"

The Lord has placed people around me that always seem to do the unexpected!
Thank you Lord, for those who are truly in it for Your Kingdom's sake!

The service of those around me is amazing & encouraging!
I know that I am going to accomplish my purpose here on earth because God has placed my family in Christ by my side to assure that I get there!
I only pray that I am able to do the same for them in their personal walk!

Basically, I love my family in Christ & I am grateful to God for them all!
Let's do this thing!
Together, we can shine for Jesus!

Let's Do This Thing!

1 Corinthians 14:10-12
"There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning. If then I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be to the one who speaks a barbarian, and the one who speaks will be a barbarian to me. So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church."

"LET'S DO THIS THING!!!"

We are called to work as "ONE", if we are to advance the spreading of the Gospel to a lost & dying world!
Therefore, set aside any differences you may have with your fellow brothers & sisters in Christ & "LET'S DO THIS THING TOGETHER!!!"

"SEEK TO ABOUND FOR THE EDIFICATION OF THE CHURCH!"

2 Corinthians 5: 17

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come." ~ (2 Corinthians 5 :17)

 

                               

 

All glory to Jesus. What we've left in the past can stay there. When that punk devil tries to remind us of it or have us pick it up, we can remember that You took (fill in the blank) from AND for us on the cross. Amen.

It's All about Jesus!!!

John 10:10
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

This is a New Year!
Don't live as if you "NEED A REASON!"
"LIVE" because you know that "JESUS GAVE YOU PURPOSE!"

"LIVE AS THOUGH TOMORROW WERE TODAY!"
"LIVE AS THOUGH YOU HAVE EMBRACED ETERNITY!"
"LIVE AS THOUGH YOUR LIFE HAS MEANING!"
"BECAUSE YOU WERE CREATED TO BRING HIM GLORY!"

But whatever you do:
"NEVER SEARCH FOR REASONS TO LIVE!"
"BECAUSE JESUS GAVE UP HIS LIFE SO THAT YOU COULD LIVE YOUR'S!"

Therefore;
"LET GRATITUDE BECOME YOUR REASON FOR LIVING!"

"IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS!!!"

Romans 6: 4

"We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." ~ (Romans 6: 4)

                                         

Today is January 2nd, 2015, and this is the first day of the rest of your life. What do you want to do with it?????

Genesis 19: 26

"But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt." ~ (Genesis 19: 26)

"We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience." ~ George Washington