John 20:30-31
"Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name."
"SCRIPTURE MAY INSPIRE US, REJUVENATE US, EXCITE US & EVEN CORRECT US!"
"BUT LET US NEVER FORGET THAT IT'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO LEAD US TO CHRIST!"
"PRAISE YOU, JESUS!!!"
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Exodus 3: 21
"And I will give these people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you go, you will not go empty-handed." ~ (Exodus 3: 21)
We seek Your favor, Almighty God, not in what it brings, but to glorify Your Name, in hopes of leading others to Your Kingdom. Amen.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Proverbs 12: 2
"The good person obtains favor from the Lord, but He condemns a man who schemes."
~ (Proverbs 12: 2)
God be with you in all you do today family. Amen.
Jesus!
John 5:10-12
"The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son. AND THE TESTIMONY IS THIS, THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life."
"JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY!"
"ANY OTHER PATH WILL ONLY LEAD TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT & SEPARATION FROM GOD!"
"The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son. AND THE TESTIMONY IS THIS, THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, AND THIS LIFE IS IN HIS SON. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life."
"JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY!"
"ANY OTHER PATH WILL ONLY LEAD TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT & SEPARATION FROM GOD!"
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Share Jesus!
Philippians 3:8-10
"More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead."
"THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW JESUS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL IS THE GREASTEST GIFT HUMANITY HAS EVER BEEN GIVEN!"
"THEREFORE, DO NOT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED!"
"APPRECIATE IT!"
"CELEBRATE IT!"
Most of all;
"SHARE JESUS WITH THE WORLD!!!"
"More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead."
"THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW JESUS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL IS THE GREASTEST GIFT HUMANITY HAS EVER BEEN GIVEN!"
"THEREFORE, DO NOT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED!"
"APPRECIATE IT!"
"CELEBRATE IT!"
Most of all;
"SHARE JESUS WITH THE WORLD!!!"
Ephesians 1: 5
"He predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ for Himself, according to His favor and will." ~ (Ephesians 1: 5)
"The same Christian activity can be either an expression of our own righteousness that we think earns favor with God, or it can be an expression of love and gratitude because we already have His favor through the righteousness of Christ." ~ Jerry Bridges
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Numbers 6: 25-26
"May Yahweh make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh look with favor on you and give you peace." ~ (Numbers 6: 25-26)
Amen.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
AWESOME!!!
Psalm 111:9
"He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name."
I just have to declare it;
"GOD IS AWESOME!!!"
"I WILL PROCLAIM IT WHEREVER I GO!"
"THE LORD IS AWESOME!!!"
"He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name."
I just have to declare it;
"GOD IS AWESOME!!!"
"I WILL PROCLAIM IT WHEREVER I GO!"
"THE LORD IS AWESOME!!!"
1 Peter 2: 20 FAVOR
"For what credit is there if you sin and are punished, and you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God." ~ (1 Peter 2: 20)
FAVOR - 1. friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior. 2. approving consideration or attention.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Be a witness for Jesus!
Mark 1:2-4
"As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY; THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.'" John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins..."
John the Baptist was the Lord's messenger in Jesus' day.
He was called to lead people back to God.
But guess what?
So are we!
"WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE THE WAY FOR THIS LOST GENERATION!"
"WE ARE CALLED TO LEAD THEM BACK TO GOD!"
But how do we accomplish this?
Simple;
"WE TELL THEM THAT FORGIVENESS OF SINS CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED THROUGH REPENTANCE!"
"ALL HAVE SINNED & ARE IN NEED OF FORGIVENESS!"
"ONLY BY PLACING ONE'S FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST & HIS REDEMPTIVE WORK, WILL REDEMPTION BECOME A REALITY IN ANYONE'S LIFE!"
"BE A WITNESS FOR JESUS TODAY!!!"
"As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY; THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.'" John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins..."
John the Baptist was the Lord's messenger in Jesus' day.
He was called to lead people back to God.
But guess what?
So are we!
"WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE THE WAY FOR THIS LOST GENERATION!"
"WE ARE CALLED TO LEAD THEM BACK TO GOD!"
But how do we accomplish this?
Simple;
"WE TELL THEM THAT FORGIVENESS OF SINS CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED THROUGH REPENTANCE!"
"ALL HAVE SINNED & ARE IN NEED OF FORGIVENESS!"
"ONLY BY PLACING ONE'S FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST & HIS REDEMPTIVE WORK, WILL REDEMPTION BECOME A REALITY IN ANYONE'S LIFE!"
"BE A WITNESS FOR JESUS TODAY!!!"
Psalm 90: 17
"Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish for us the work of our hands - establish for us the work of our hands." ~ (Psalm 90: 17)
Lord, we seek Your unrelenting favor in our lives and to be molded in Christ's very image. Amen
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Genesis 3: 3-4
"But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, 'You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.' ...."No! You will not die,' the serpent said to the woman." ~ (Genesis 3: 3-4)
When we stand on the Truth of Your Word and disregard satan's lies, no temptation will win in our lives. Thank You Jesus for defeating sin and the devil for us. Amen.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
"Led by the Spirit!"
Romans 8:12-14
"So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh — for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God."
According to these verses, the Holy Spirit's purpose is to empower us, through His agency, to mortify the deeds of the flesh.
The phrase “LED BY THE SPIRIT” means that God’s children receive the Holy Spirit’s promoting and strengthening which enables them to put to death the body’s misdeeds.
I believe that a biblical understanding of this phrase will help us achieve God's Will for our live's.
So what is God's ultimate goal for our live's?
"TO BECOME LIKE JESUS!"
"GOD WANTS TO TRANSFORM US INTO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON!"
Question of the Day:
"WILL YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT?"
"So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh — for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God."
According to these verses, the Holy Spirit's purpose is to empower us, through His agency, to mortify the deeds of the flesh.
The phrase “LED BY THE SPIRIT” means that God’s children receive the Holy Spirit’s promoting and strengthening which enables them to put to death the body’s misdeeds.
I believe that a biblical understanding of this phrase will help us achieve God's Will for our live's.
So what is God's ultimate goal for our live's?
"TO BECOME LIKE JESUS!"
"GOD WANTS TO TRANSFORM US INTO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON!"
Question of the Day:
"WILL YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT?"
Friday, February 20, 2015
OBEDIENCE!
Romans 6:15-23
"What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification.
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
"WE ARE CALLED TO DIE TO SIN, NOT LIVE FOR IT!"
"MAKE NO PROVISION FOR THE FLESH!"
"FEED YOUR SPIRIT INSTEAD!"
Obedience to Jesus is the main reason why we call Him, "LORD!!!"
Do not let the enemy tell you any different!
"OUR OBEDIENCE TO JESUS IS THE ONLY EVIDENCE THAT DECLARES HIS LORDSHIP OVER OUR LIVE'S!"
"What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification.
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
"WE ARE CALLED TO DIE TO SIN, NOT LIVE FOR IT!"
"MAKE NO PROVISION FOR THE FLESH!"
"FEED YOUR SPIRIT INSTEAD!"
Obedience to Jesus is the main reason why we call Him, "LORD!!!"
Do not let the enemy tell you any different!
"OUR OBEDIENCE TO JESUS IS THE ONLY EVIDENCE THAT DECLARES HIS LORDSHIP OVER OUR LIVE'S!"
Hebrews 2: 18
"Because He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of the who are tempted." ~ (Hebrews 2: 18)
PRAISE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Lord, protect our children!
Proverbs 22:6
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
Lord, help us to be more sensitive to the needs of our children.
I just want to remind everyone that:
"THE ENEMY IS AFTER OUR YOUNG!"
"SATAN DESIRES TO DEVOUR THE NEXT GENERATION!"
"HE DESIRES TO DECEIVE THEM!"
Because if the next generation grows up to be a "God-Less Generation", it will twist & pervert the minds of those that follow!
But we hold the power in our hands to protect them from his attacks.
We hold the power to shelter them from his schemes.
"TRAIN THEM UP IN THE THINGS OF THE LORD!"
"DEMONSTRATE A GODLY LIFESTYLE!"
"STEER THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!"
"BE A LIGHT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION!"
Because if we don't, the enemy of their souls will certainly be waiting for them in darkness!
Ready to devour them!
"JESUS, HELP US TO HELP OUR CHILDREN!"
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
Lord, help us to be more sensitive to the needs of our children.
I just want to remind everyone that:
"THE ENEMY IS AFTER OUR YOUNG!"
"SATAN DESIRES TO DEVOUR THE NEXT GENERATION!"
"HE DESIRES TO DECEIVE THEM!"
Because if the next generation grows up to be a "God-Less Generation", it will twist & pervert the minds of those that follow!
But we hold the power in our hands to protect them from his attacks.
We hold the power to shelter them from his schemes.
"TRAIN THEM UP IN THE THINGS OF THE LORD!"
"DEMONSTRATE A GODLY LIFESTYLE!"
"STEER THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!"
"BE A LIGHT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION!"
Because if we don't, the enemy of their souls will certainly be waiting for them in darkness!
Ready to devour them!
"JESUS, HELP US TO HELP OUR CHILDREN!"
James 1: 13
"Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone." ~ (James 1: 13)
"Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in." ~ Billy Sunday
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Reflection!
John 1:14
"And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth."
We should be this to the world!
Exactly what am I talking about?
"GRACE & TRUTH!"
"WE WHO HAVE ENCOUNTERED JESUS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, SHOULD BE A REFLECTION OF HIS GRACE & TRUTH TO THE WORLD!"
"WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN A GIFT!"
"WE ARE TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD!"
"WE MUST FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION!"
"BUT WE WILL ONLY GET PEOPLE'S ATTENTION BY BEING A REFLECTION OF GRACE & TRUTH IN A WORLD THAT OFFERS NOTHING BUT DECEIT & CRUELTY!"
"LET JESUS SHINE THROUGH YOU!"
"And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth."
We should be this to the world!
Exactly what am I talking about?
"GRACE & TRUTH!"
"WE WHO HAVE ENCOUNTERED JESUS ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, SHOULD BE A REFLECTION OF HIS GRACE & TRUTH TO THE WORLD!"
"WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN A GIFT!"
"WE ARE TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD!"
"WE MUST FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION!"
"BUT WE WILL ONLY GET PEOPLE'S ATTENTION BY BEING A REFLECTION OF GRACE & TRUTH IN A WORLD THAT OFFERS NOTHING BUT DECEIT & CRUELTY!"
"LET JESUS SHINE THROUGH YOU!"
1 Corinthians 10: 13
"No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man, and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it." ~ (1 Corinthians 10: 13)
Praises to our Almighty God! Amen.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Adoration!
Psalm 150:1-2,6
"Praise the Lord!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty expanse.
Praise Him for His mighty deeds;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!"
God is awesome.
No, let me add a some gratitude & adoration to that;
"GOD IS AWESOME!!!!!!"
"WE DO NOT NEED PERMISSION TO CELEBRATE LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS!"
"WE DON'T NEED ANYONE TO TELL US TO PRAISE GOD!"
"WE DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK WHEN WE SHOUT FOR JOY!"
This is what adoration is.
It cannot be controlled by human emotion.
Nor will any attempts of taming it be successful.
When someone is truly grateful.
When someone is truly appreciative of what God has done for them through Jesus.
When someone truly receives this revelation.
"ADORATION BECOMES NATURAL & SPONTANEOUS!"
"OUTBURSTS OF PRAISE HAPPEN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT!"
"STREAMS OF TEARS RESULTING FROM OVERWHELMING JOY!"
Therefore today, may we;
"ADORE GOD, WHO IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!
"Praise the Lord!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty expanse.
Praise Him for His mighty deeds;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!"
God is awesome.
No, let me add a some gratitude & adoration to that;
"GOD IS AWESOME!!!!!!"
"WE DO NOT NEED PERMISSION TO CELEBRATE LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS!"
"WE DON'T NEED ANYONE TO TELL US TO PRAISE GOD!"
"WE DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK WHEN WE SHOUT FOR JOY!"
This is what adoration is.
It cannot be controlled by human emotion.
Nor will any attempts of taming it be successful.
When someone is truly grateful.
When someone is truly appreciative of what God has done for them through Jesus.
When someone truly receives this revelation.
"ADORATION BECOMES NATURAL & SPONTANEOUS!"
"OUTBURSTS OF PRAISE HAPPEN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT!"
"STREAMS OF TEARS RESULTING FROM OVERWHELMING JOY!"
Therefore today, may we;
"ADORE GOD, WHO IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!
1 Timothy 6: 9 TEMPTATION
"Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful things, which plunge people into ruin and destruction." ~ (1 Timothy 6: 9)
TEMPTATION - something that causes a strong urge or desire to have or do something and especially something that is bad, wrong, or unwise.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Sincerity!
Romans 12:9a
“Love must be sincere.”
SINCERITY:
"WITHOUT IT, WE EVENTUALLY CHOOSE THE WRONG PATH TO TRAVEL!"
"IT IS THE COMPASS WHICH ALWAYS POINTS US IN GOD'S DIRECTION!"
"IT IS THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WAITING AT THE END OF THE ROAD!"
"IT IS OUR SIGNAL TO OTHERS THAT GOD CARES ABOUT THEM!"
"GOD WANTS TO USE YOU TO SHARE HIS LOVE WITH THE WORLD!"
Today, I would like to encourage you to:
"LOVE WITH A SINCERE HEART!"
“Love must be sincere.”
SINCERITY:
"WITHOUT IT, WE EVENTUALLY CHOOSE THE WRONG PATH TO TRAVEL!"
"IT IS THE COMPASS WHICH ALWAYS POINTS US IN GOD'S DIRECTION!"
"IT IS THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WAITING AT THE END OF THE ROAD!"
"IT IS OUR SIGNAL TO OTHERS THAT GOD CARES ABOUT THEM!"
"GOD WANTS TO USE YOU TO SHARE HIS LOVE WITH THE WORLD!"
Today, I would like to encourage you to:
"LOVE WITH A SINCERE HEART!"
Matthew 26: 41
"Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." ~ (Matthew 26: 41)
Lord, by our own strength we're weak, but by You, we can overcome any and all temptation thrown our way. Amen.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Blessed!
Romans 11:36
"For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever! Amen."
"JESUS IS IN CONTROL!"
"THEREFORE, LOOSEN YOUR GRIP OF THE SITUATION!"
"DON'T HOLD ON AS THOUGH IT DEPENDS ON YOUR STRENGTH!"
"BECAUSE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY GROW TIRED & FAIL!"
I know that it is a sobering & humbling feeling to admit that:
"YOU ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT!"
But that's ok.
"JESUS CAME TO COMPLETE YOU IN EVERY WAY!"
Today, as we celebrate life in Christ, life with our loved-ones & life in general, I want to remind you that;
Jesus did not die for you because He was bored & had nothing else to do.
"HE DIED BECAUSE HE LOVED YOU!"
"BETTER YET, HE LOVES YOU!"
"YOU ARE & ALWAYS WILL BE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE!"
"HE WILL KEEP WATCH OVER YOU UNTIL THE DAY HE RETURNS FOR YOU!"
"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!"
"For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever! Amen."
"JESUS IS IN CONTROL!"
"THEREFORE, LOOSEN YOUR GRIP OF THE SITUATION!"
"DON'T HOLD ON AS THOUGH IT DEPENDS ON YOUR STRENGTH!"
"BECAUSE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY GROW TIRED & FAIL!"
I know that it is a sobering & humbling feeling to admit that:
"YOU ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT!"
But that's ok.
"JESUS CAME TO COMPLETE YOU IN EVERY WAY!"
Today, as we celebrate life in Christ, life with our loved-ones & life in general, I want to remind you that;
Jesus did not die for you because He was bored & had nothing else to do.
"HE DIED BECAUSE HE LOVED YOU!"
"BETTER YET, HE LOVES YOU!"
"YOU ARE & ALWAYS WILL BE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE!"
"HE WILL KEEP WATCH OVER YOU UNTIL THE DAY HE RETURNS FOR YOU!"
"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!"
Job 23: 10
"Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold."
~ (Job 23: 10)
Father, we thank You for giving us everything we need to pass the test. We have the greatest Teacher the world has ever known and not only that, the test is open Book. Amen.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Matthew 25: 37
"Then the righteous will answer Him, Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink?" ~ (Matthew 25: 37)
Praise God for the tests we don't even realize we're taking. Amen
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Jeremiah 17: 10
"I, Yahweh, examine the mind. I test the heart to give to each according to what his actions deserve." ~ (Jeremiah 17: 10)
"When you are going through something hard and wondering where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during the test." ~ Anonymous
Dig In!
Romans 12:1-2
"Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
Today, I sense that God wants to challenge us to focus on these words & not merely assume we know what they say!
I agree with Him!
We sometimes seem to fly through Scripture, instead of actually paying attention to what the Lord is trying to teach us.
"DON'T ALLOW RELIGION TO TAKE OVER YOU RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!"
"KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING IS NOT JUST USELESS, IT CAN ALSO BE HARMFUL TO ONESELF & OTHERS!"
"THEREFORE, DIG INTO GOD'S WORD TODAY AS THOUGH YOU WERE SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN TREASURES!"
"DON'T TRY BUILDING A HOUSE WITHOUT THE BLUEPRINT!"
"Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
Today, I sense that God wants to challenge us to focus on these words & not merely assume we know what they say!
I agree with Him!
We sometimes seem to fly through Scripture, instead of actually paying attention to what the Lord is trying to teach us.
"DON'T ALLOW RELIGION TO TAKE OVER YOU RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!"
"KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING IS NOT JUST USELESS, IT CAN ALSO BE HARMFUL TO ONESELF & OTHERS!"
"THEREFORE, DIG INTO GOD'S WORD TODAY AS THOUGH YOU WERE SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN TREASURES!"
"DON'T TRY BUILDING A HOUSE WITHOUT THE BLUEPRINT!"
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Genesis 22: 1-2
"Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" Here I am," he answered. He said, "Take your son," He said, "your only son Isaac, whom you love, go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you."
~ (Genesis 22: 1-2)
Trust in the Lord and be blessed today family. Amen.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Be That Bridge!
Philippians 2:3
"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves..."
True heroes are those who dare to become less than those they choose to help!
Standing up for someone may often require bowing a knee on their behalf!
Defending someone else's rights may often demand that you relinquish yours!
Laying down your life for another's may cause you to be stepped on!
Are you willing to do so?
Are you willing to stand in the gap?
Are you willing to be the bridge that connects people to Jesus Christ?
Well, here's something that I believe you must know;
"BRIDGES ARE MEANT TO BE CROSSED!"
"BRIDGES ARE MEANT TO BE WALKED ON!"
"BRIDGES ARE SOMETIMES BURNED!"
But most importantly;
"BRIDGES ARE A NECESSARY MEANS OF TRAVEL!"
Today, I would like to encourage everyone out there:
"BE SOMEONE'S HERO!"
"THINK OF YOUR SELF LESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOMEONE ELSE!"
"JESUS IS DEPENDING ON YOU TO SPREAD HIS GOOD NEWS!"
"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves..."
True heroes are those who dare to become less than those they choose to help!
Standing up for someone may often require bowing a knee on their behalf!
Defending someone else's rights may often demand that you relinquish yours!
Laying down your life for another's may cause you to be stepped on!
Are you willing to do so?
Are you willing to stand in the gap?
Are you willing to be the bridge that connects people to Jesus Christ?
Well, here's something that I believe you must know;
"BRIDGES ARE MEANT TO BE CROSSED!"
"BRIDGES ARE MEANT TO BE WALKED ON!"
"BRIDGES ARE SOMETIMES BURNED!"
But most importantly;
"BRIDGES ARE A NECESSARY MEANS OF TRAVEL!"
Today, I would like to encourage everyone out there:
"BE SOMEONE'S HERO!"
"THINK OF YOUR SELF LESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOMEONE ELSE!"
"JESUS IS DEPENDING ON YOU TO SPREAD HIS GOOD NEWS!"
2 Chronicles 32: 31 TEST
"...God left him to test him and discover what was in his heart." ~ (2 Chronicles 32: 31)
TEST - 1. a procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something, a trial. 2. a basis for evaluation or judgment.
Monday, February 9, 2015
HIS LOVE!
Romans 8:37-39
"But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Reminder of the day:
"OUR CONFIDENCE IS NOT IN OUR LOVE FOR HIM!"
(Which is weak and sometimes lacking!)
"BUT IN HIS LOVE FOR US!"
(Which is faithful, steadfast, & persevering!)
"HE, WHO DID NOT SPARE EVEN HIS OWN SON!"
"HE IT IS, IN WHOM WE PLACE OUR CONFIDENCE!"
"HE IT IS, IN WHOM WE PLACE OUR TRUST!"
"IT IS HIS LOVE FOR US!!!"
"But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Reminder of the day:
"OUR CONFIDENCE IS NOT IN OUR LOVE FOR HIM!"
(Which is weak and sometimes lacking!)
"BUT IN HIS LOVE FOR US!"
(Which is faithful, steadfast, & persevering!)
"HE, WHO DID NOT SPARE EVEN HIS OWN SON!"
"HE IT IS, IN WHOM WE PLACE OUR CONFIDENCE!"
"HE IT IS, IN WHOM WE PLACE OUR TRUST!"
"IT IS HIS LOVE FOR US!!!"
Psalm 66: 10
"For You, God, tested us; You refined us as silver is refined." ~ (Psalm 66: 10)
Lord, You've created a life for us full of tests, which You've more than prepared us for. May we always remember to rely on Christ during testing and by Him, we can stand worthy. Amen.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
He takes pleasure in you!
Romans 8:1-7
"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did:sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God."
Today, I would just like to encourage everyone to:
"PUT TO DEATH THOSE THINGS WHICH KEEP YOU FROM ENJOYING PERSONAL TIME WITH JESUS!"
"GOD ALMIGHTY, LOOKS DOWN FROM HEAVEN!"
"NOT AS YOUR ACCUSER, BUT AS YOUR REDEEMER!"
"HE SAVED YOU SO THAT YOU COULD ENJOY A FULLY RESTORED RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!"
Therefore, He does not ask you to make time for Him!
Rather, He makes it very clear that you have been given time BY HIM FOR HIM!
"LOOK UPWARD!"
"GOD TAKES PLEASURE IN YOUR COMPANY!"
"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did:sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God."
Today, I would just like to encourage everyone to:
"PUT TO DEATH THOSE THINGS WHICH KEEP YOU FROM ENJOYING PERSONAL TIME WITH JESUS!"
"GOD ALMIGHTY, LOOKS DOWN FROM HEAVEN!"
"NOT AS YOUR ACCUSER, BUT AS YOUR REDEEMER!"
"HE SAVED YOU SO THAT YOU COULD ENJOY A FULLY RESTORED RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!"
Therefore, He does not ask you to make time for Him!
Rather, He makes it very clear that you have been given time BY HIM FOR HIM!
"LOOK UPWARD!"
"GOD TAKES PLEASURE IN YOUR COMPANY!"
Ephesians 5: 11
"Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them."
~ (Ephesians 5: 11)
Praise be to Christ for teaching us to live different than the world, not out of arrogance, thinking we are better than non-Christians, but knowing that partaking in worldly lusts could never satisfy us. Only Jesus can. Amen.
Friday, February 6, 2015
John 15: 19
"If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. however, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you." ~ (John 15: 19)
Praise be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
Thursday, February 5, 2015
2 Corinthians 6: 14
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness." ~ (2 Corinthians 6: 14)
"Don't try to be different. Just be good. To be good is different enough." ~ Arthur Freed
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
James 4: 4
"You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God."
~ (James 4: 4)
Amen.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Acts 2: 4 DIFFERENT
"Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit gave them ability for speech." ~ (Acts 2: 4)
DIFFERENT - 1. partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality: dissimilar. 2. not the same as; distinct. 3. unusual, or special.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Gratitude!!!
Romans 3:23-26
"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; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."
At one point in our live's, we were all slaves to sin.
Nothing good awaited us if we would have died in our sins. (Apart from Christ!)
Except God's Wrath & Judgment!
"BUT GOD!!!!!"
"GOD HIMSELF!"
"GAVE HIMSELF!"
"TO SAVE US!"
"FROM HIMSELF!"
"THIS IS TRULY GRACE BESTOWED UPON US!!!"
Sometimes we forget or maybe don't truly realize what God has done for us.
God's anger is aroused by evil.
God's wrath was set against us due to our evil deeds.
But God, in His mercy, bestowed His grace upon us.
Now, when we put our faith in Jesus, God's wrath against us is appeased!
Because Jesus Christ has paid our debt!
A debt we could never repay!
"THEREFORE, LET US BE GRATEFUL TO GOD!"
"NOT JUST FOR THE TEMPORARY BLESSINGS OF TODAY!"
But more importantly;
"FOR THE ETERNAL STATUS WE NOW HAVE IN HIS SIGHT BECAUSE OF WHAT HE HAS DONE!"
"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; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."
At one point in our live's, we were all slaves to sin.
Nothing good awaited us if we would have died in our sins. (Apart from Christ!)
Except God's Wrath & Judgment!
"BUT GOD!!!!!"
"GOD HIMSELF!"
"GAVE HIMSELF!"
"TO SAVE US!"
"FROM HIMSELF!"
"THIS IS TRULY GRACE BESTOWED UPON US!!!"
Sometimes we forget or maybe don't truly realize what God has done for us.
God's anger is aroused by evil.
God's wrath was set against us due to our evil deeds.
But God, in His mercy, bestowed His grace upon us.
Now, when we put our faith in Jesus, God's wrath against us is appeased!
Because Jesus Christ has paid our debt!
A debt we could never repay!
"THEREFORE, LET US BE GRATEFUL TO GOD!"
"NOT JUST FOR THE TEMPORARY BLESSINGS OF TODAY!"
But more importantly;
"FOR THE ETERNAL STATUS WE NOW HAVE IN HIS SIGHT BECAUSE OF WHAT HE HAS DONE!"
Enjoy Your God-Given Freedom!
Psalm 55:22
"Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken."
"JESUS PAID IT ALL!!!"
"Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken."
"JESUS PAID IT ALL!!!"
Romans 12: 2
"Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." ~ (Romans 12: 2)
Lord, we hope that as followers of Christ, the world can see something different in us that will lead them to You. Amen.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Luke 6: 46
"Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" ~ (Luke 6: 46)
Thank You for this great week of reflection Father. Let us never wear the symbol of Christianity in tradition, in routine, or in name alone. Instead, may we be known as Christians because of a genuine, loving relationship with You. Amen.
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