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An old time hymn goes like this:  “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the HOLY ONE, give thanks because HE gave us JESUS CHRIST our LORD,  give thanks!”

I say, let us give thanks this day to the ONE WHO gave us the BEST of HIS LOVE.  HE gave us more than Turkey and ham, more than family and friends, more than homes and money.  Yes, we should give thanks for these, for we are truly Blessed.  We are Blessed beyond many in this world, but remember, all things pass away except our spirit and soul.

  Give thanks to the lover of every single human. Everyone! That leaves out no one. It is up to us to say yes to HIS LOVE.

  HE loves us more than any mind can ever imagine.  JESUS CHRIST, THE SON of GOD left HIS heavenly home and took the form of man to endure horrific punishment for our salvation.  HE also made the way of  forgiveness for the sin of Adam and Eve, so that we can be restored to  the Blessing of Our Loving GOD and so we can all freely  receive  the promises spoken of  in The HOLY BIBLE.

  HE purchases those who will ask HIM to forgive all their past sins including Adam and Eves and all those of our ancestors.  Then just ask HIM to fill their heart and be the LORD of their life. You are now saved, a new creature. 

 Now  confess that HE IS LORD of your life and follow HIS WORD by reading and believing.  It is not easy because the Enemy of our souls will try to deceive and speak lies to you.  Don’t believe him but instead have faith and speak to that voice and say no!  Speak the WORD.  The enemy  must obey and leave when you tell him no.  Don’t ever let him convince you otherwise!  

 When JESUS gave it all and said it is finished, followed by HIS Resurrection to life again, our victory was complete!!  GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO MEN ( TO ALL).  Speak GOD’S WORD always!  For IT IS TRUTH AND LIFE.    Glory to HIS Great NAME. 

Be Blessed in your life today with the GIFT that keeps on Giving!

Happy THANKSGIVING!  May the LORD give you Peace and HOPE beyond measure. May HE speak LIFE and use you for HIS GLORY and seal your heart and mind with the HOLY SPIRIT.  May HE draw you into a perfect knowledge of WHO HE IS and how much you are LOVED in JESUS NAME. AMEN

My last post is unusual,  in that no specific Scripture was quoted, however much of it’s context was derived from Scripture..

In contrast, this post will be all Scripture and slight variance with my  input based on Scripture.

HIS WORD IS Surely TRUTH  and LIFE! 

“MY sheep hear MY voice, and I know them, and they follow ME:   And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of MY hand.   MY FATHER, which gave them ME, IS greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of MY FATHER’s  HAND.”  John 10: 27- 29. KJV

” And JESUS looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with GOD: for with GOD all things are possible.”  Mark 10:27 KJV

“And JESUS answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for MY sake, and the gospel’s,   But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.   But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.”  Mark 10:29‭-‬31 KJV

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5‭-‬6 KJV
“Behold, the eye of the LORD IS upon them that fear HIM, upon them that hope in HIS mercy.”  Psalms 33:18 KJV
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.  Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Colossians 4:5‭-‬6 KJV
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.”  Colossians 4:2 KJV
“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of GOD.  For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the HOLY GHOST, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.  ”  1 Thessalonians 1:4‭-‬5 KJV

“The LAW of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.  The statutes of the LORD ARE right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD IS pure, enlightening the eyes.  The fear of the LORD IS clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD ARE true and righteous altogether.  More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.  Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” Psalm 19;7-11 KJV
“O give thanks unto the LORD ; for HE is good: because HIS mercy endureth for ever.”  Psalms 118:1 KJV

My brothers and sisters, All of HIS Promises are yes and amen.  Though the world fade away yet HIS WORD will remain.  Be encouraged and strengthened in GOD’S HOLY WORD.   Keep it in your heart and mind ,for it is indeed Truth and Life.  Let it proceed out of your mouth as the HOLY SPIRIT gives you rememberance and utterance.  Thank YOU FATHER GOD, JESUS CHRIST HIS SON and THE HOLY SPIRIT of the Living GOD, in JESUS NAME. Amen

Trust HIM, WHO IS able to bring all things to pass.  

It was HE , WHO spoke and fashioned this world.  It IS HE , WHO saved so many Kings and Saints, past as well as those today.  It was HE ,  WHO saved me by reaching down with HIS ARM to save me from being killed 43 years ago.  

HE rules the world, no matter what anyone thinks.  A person can trust in their own ways or strengths but GOD IS the ONE WHO fashions a way of goodness for us. We are always on HIS HEART  and MIND.  HE knows what is best for us.  HIS plans for us are good, to prosper and not harm. 

HE speaks and guides those that ask and trust HIM,  yet HE will not impose HIS choice on to us.  It is our choice to choose. HE gave us the Power of choice.   If we respond to HIM in obedience we will see HIS miraculous ways.  But if we ignore, the outcome will be quite different.  

HE IS always rich in Mercy.  We all fall short and if we repent with a true heart,  HE  will restore us again in HIS LOVE and Hope.

 Praise is what HE deserves at all times, for HE Loves us beyond our own imaginations.  HIS WORD IS unfailing and full of life.  We must believe and proceed in this knowledge. Speak and Trust.

When we acknowledge HIM and ask HIM to be LORD of our lives, to forgive our sins and those of our ancestors,  we ARE forgiven and become new creatures. Confess HIM as LORD  and find a good Church.  Get baptized and stay close to HIM. Follow HIS WORD and not that of man. Forgive all those that have trespassed against you so you can keep growing in HIS LOVE and plans. Love others and serve others as CHRIST served you.  Do all things as best as you can with a thankful heart unto HIM.  Be not jealous one of another,  but prefer your brother or sister more than yourself.  Give and it shall be given unto you, for we are representative of CHRIST.  We can do all things through HE that strengthens us, for HE IS WITH us and IN us.  HE makes a way when there seems to be no way.  That IS WHO HE IS!   HE IS for us and not against us.  ALL HIS PROMISES ARE YES AND AMEN.  

LORD JESUS, I thank you for your Mercies toward me and my family.  Thank you for YOUR WORD that IS never failing.  Forgive me of my shortcomings.  I know you are the SON of GOD and that you prepare a place for us.  I am thankful to belong to YOU and long to please YOU.  I know it is my duty to serve others and not a choice. HOLY SPIRIT fill me fresh and anew today in JESUS NAME. Amen.

You are a Good Good FATHER and YOU ARE Worthy of ALL Praise now and forever and forever!!  Amen and Amen

We hear about the Favor of the LORD in Church circles much these days, and rightfully so!

I have always thanked and asked The LORD for HIS Favor for me and my house,verbally almost daily,  and in my heart almost always. For I know that HIS HAND and HIS power is our victory. All Glory to HIS NAME!  But also, the Victory has been given to us  by the death and Resurrection of our LORD for  HIS children. That is those to accept and confess HIM as LORD of their life.   So that we can stand and speak with the Authority, that HE has given us. ALL GLORY to HIS WONDERFUL NAME !

But what is HIS Favor?  Is it just overwhelming, amazing peace and honor and outcomes in perilous situations?  Is it a path from mountain to valley and everywhere in between with restoration, guidance and peace?  Yes.  But King David in Psalm 21, verse 6 explains it clearly; ” For thou hast made him most blessed forever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance (thy favor).”

You see King David knew from where his help came.  It came from HE WHO created heaven and earth.  He writes, look unto the hills from whence comes his help.  He looked to the moutains in awe, seeking GOD’S  help,  HIS countenance!, HIS PRESENCE! 

As you seek JESUS and confess HIM  as LORD of your life, HE deposits HIS HOLY SPIRIT into your heart.  That is the COUNTENANCE and FAVOR of ALMIGHTY GOD!  The FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT come into your heart.

From that point, it is up to you to let that SPIRIT  take control of your mind and body.  It is a  constant changing, from glory to glory.  It is standing on HIS WORD, for HE IS Faithful to fulfill it.  HE says stand,  and again stand.  Let HIM complete the work.  Stand in Awe of HIS Amazing Love for you! 

HIS FAVOR (HIS PRESENCE), will help you accomplish great things in your life, the life of your family and in the lives of others.  

Remember,  from where your help comes and remember it is HIS PRESENCE, that will bring the victory.  HE will never leave you nor forsake you.  HE IS with us always, even to the end of the ages.  What an HONOR to have The CREATOR  of the universe with you, in you and for you.  What an honor that HE would adopt you as HIS own child and be so very concerned for you always. 

Thank YOU JESUS for making a way for THE HOLY SPIRIT to take residence in our hearts.  Thank YOU for enduring cruel punishment and death for forgiveness of our sins.  Thank YOU for enduring bodily harm for our healing. And thank YOU FATHER GOD for securing our future with YOU  forever by the RESURRECTION of OUR REDEEMER ,LORD and SAVIOR,  JESUS CHRIST.

YOU are a Good Good FATHER,  and I thank YOU in JESUS NAME.  AMEN

O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old: you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted; you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free; for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them. You are my King, O God; ordain salvation for Jacob! Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down those who rise up against us. For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us. In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Psalms 44, 1 – 8 ESV 

In this Psalm,  King David reminds us to look to our Creator  and King for help at all times.  The Ancient of Days has left testimony from the Beginning.   If HE has done so  in your life, then tell it and live it.  Someone’s future or present may depend on it. If you haven’t seen HIS Mighty acts in your life, then ask HIM to open your eyes and then you open your heart to hear and receive  of HIM.  HE will do it. 

My friend,  HE still shows HIS Mighty acts and Glory  today.  HIS Right Hand is real, as I have witnessed it with my own eyes.  It wasn’t aything that I expected.  But I praise HIS NAME, for HE IS Faithful. For a full explanation of this miracle, see my first post or watch me explain it on youtube site: yo.utube/0dMLFJVD89g

Let us remind ourselves that GOD IS our help in time of trouble and at all times.  We should honor HIM always!  For HE IS Good and Worthy of ALL Praise. HE won’t leave you or forsake you. HE IS closer than a friend or brother.  You are the apple of HIS eye and you are HIS great delight. HE loves you enough to have sent HIS only begotten SON you offer HIMSELF for our Redemption. 

Great is HIS Faithfulness.   Look to HIM today. Cast your cares upon HIM because HE cares for you.  HE will take great pleasure in you and hold you as a child in HIS GREAT ARMS.

Be Blessed in CHRIST JESUS.  AMEN

The WORD of GOD IS Truth and Life.  I need not add anything to this post.  Please read and meditate on the following verses from the Bible.

My son, if you receive MY WORDS , And treasure MY commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the LORD , And find the knowledge of GOD. For the LORD gives wisdom; From HIS mouth come knowledge and understanding; HE stores up sound wisdom for the upright; HE  IS a shield to those who walk uprightly; Proverbs 2:1‭-‬7 NKJV

Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD , They would have none of MY counsel And despised MY every rebuke. Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, And be filled to the full with their own fancies. For the turning away of the simple will slay them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them; But whoever listens to ME will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”   Proverbs 1:29‭-‬33 NKJV

My son, do not forget MY law, But let your heart keep MY commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of GOD and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge HIM, And HE shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD , Nor detest HIS correction; For whom the LORD loves HE corrects, Just as a father the son in  whom he delights. Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. She is  a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are  all who retain her. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding HE established the heavens; By HIS knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.  Proverbs 3:1‭-‬21‭, ‬23‭-‬26 NKJV

Be Blessed in JESUS NAME.  HE IS Alive and the Shroud  is real!

In  Psalms 118, verses 28 and 29, the Bible reads, ” Thou art my GOD, and I will praise thee: thou art my GOD, I will exalt thee.  O give thanks unto the LORD; for HE IS Good: HIS Mercy endureth forever.”

King David proclaims his loyalty to GOD and presents GOD’S Sovereignty and Praise before the people.  He acknowledges GOD’S WAY  as Good and emphasizes the extent that GOD has shown Mercy throughout the ages.( Psalm 119, verse 27).

King David  walked with the LORD and talked with the LORD regularly.( Psalm 90: 1  and Psalm 22: 1 – 2 )  He held to the horns of the altar. ( Psalm 118: 27.)

King David repented when he messed up and dealt with the consequences, yet still praised HIM. ( Psalm 32: 1, 5 ).  He knew of GOD’S  Goodness and Mercy and trusted that The HOLY SPIRIT  would guide him. ( Psalm 32: 8 ).

Testimony after testimony describe GOD’S Mercy, Love and Faithfulness throughout the ages.  For the Bible is full of this, as is so many lives today!  GOD IS the same yesterday, today and forever.

I have many testimonies of GOD’S Faithfullness over the years, as I am sure many of you do as well.  Lift HIM up today and share of GOD’S  Great work in your life.

I have posted a youtube video of GOD’S Long Arm testimony.  If you like you may view it, as it is posted now.

GOD IS GOOD!  HIS Mercy Endures Forever!

Lift your hands.

Lift your voice.

For HE IS WORTHY.

Praise HIM in the morning,  midday, and evening.

Great IS HIS Faithfullness and HIS Mercies are new each morning.

Thank YOU FATHER GOD, In JESUS SWEET and Mighty NAME.  Amen and Amen.

In the Book of Psalms,  King David, as he did in so many instances,  speaks and lives the truth regarding GOD’S Heart.

He speaks to GOD, his need, he acknowledges HIS Greatness and gives praise and thanksgiving for HIS Faithfulness unto HIS servant, David,  as well as all of HIS people.  He proclaims of the witness that the interceding of GOD will reveal to others that see and hear of it.  He proclaims that GOD surely hears,   answers and saves.  He also proclaims that every generation and people that acknowledge and receive HIM as LORD will have this same promise.  Oh what a Wonderful GOD we serve!

Be Blessed as you read the following verses from Psalm 69.

“But I am afflicted and in pain; let your salvation, O God, set me on high! I will praise the NAME of GOD with a song; I will magnify HIM with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek GOD, let your hearts revive. For the LORD hears the needy and does not despise HIS own people who are prisoners. Let heaven and earth praise HIM, the seas and everything that moves in them. For GOD will save Zion ( HIS Church) and build up the cities of Judah ( the land of GOD’S people), and people shall dwell there and possess it; the offspring of his servants shall inherit it, and those who love HIS NAME shall dwell in it.”  Psalms 69:29‭-‬36 ESV

HE IS with you always and will make a way when there seems to be no way and will let no one take that from you. Now you know why King David so boldly proclaimed these truths time after time after time.  He knew that GOD’S LONG ARM will save you.  Cry out to the ONE WHO Loves you and IS Able to Save.  For HE IS Faithful and Worthy to be Praised.  Thank YOU FATHER GOD.  We praise YOU and thank YOU in the NAME of our LORD JESUS.  Amen and Amen.

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 11, the story of Jesus’ friend Lazarus’ death and return to life is explained.  Please read.  l would like to talk about verses 11 – 15.  The Scripture  reads; ” Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may wake him out of sleep.  Then said HIS disciples ,  LORD,  if he sleep, he shall do well.  Howbeit JESUS spoke of his death: but they thought that HE had spoken of rest in sleep.  Then said JESUS unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.  And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent that you may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.”

The disciples of JESUS had seen the LORD do many miracles before this, but still yet, the LORD wanted to increase their faith by raising Lazarus from the dead.  Four days, Lazarus was dead in the grave and by the Word of JESUS CHRIST, he came walking out alive.  

This is the GOD that  we serve!  Nothing is impossible with GOD!  All Power is in HIS HAND. 

All the people whom JESUS ministered to by miracles , had already lost all hope prior to HIS arrival.  

The Bible says, that when  we are weak, HE IS Strong.  

We must learn to encourage each other to trust GOD.  Share a testimony to encourage someone who is down.  Encourage them to ask JESUS for help.  HE IS Faithful to hear and answer. 

Cry out to HIM as the blind man on the roadside.  Over and over, and louder and louder, so much so that the disciples wanted to silence him.  But JESUS  heard him and came to him, asking what he wanted from HIM.  He said LORD, I want to see.  The LORD healed him and made him whole.  This is  the LORD’S  desire, so that Glory could be given unto the FATHER and the SON.  

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 14, verse 13, JESUS says” And whatsoever  ye may ask in MY NAME, that will I do, that the FATHER may be glorified in the SON.”

HE goes on to say again in the next  two verses, ” If you shall ask anything in MY NAME, I will do it.  If you love Me, keep MY commandments.”

HE knows HIS sheep and they know HIM. HE wants you to be well and at peace.  HE will answer your prayers and show up when you need HIM.  HE will answer you and do miraculous things so that you can share your testimony to help another and to bring glory to the FATHER and the SON.  

Be Blessed  and encouraged in JESUS MIGHTY NAME.  Amen and Amen

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 8, JESUS tells of a woman who was brought before HIM by the religious figures of that time, wanting to kill her for her sin of adultery.  He challenges them to throw the first stone if they were without sin themselves.  After a while they all left,  except the accused woman, whom JESUS forgave and instructed to sin like that no more.

I wonder if, any of the accusers were changed by this event, I would hope so,  however, I feel sure that the woman was changed and freed from her bondage to that sin. 

You see, when we sin and fall short of GOD’S  ways, we can ask to be forgiven and that sin is removed from our record and we are instructed to not repeat that sin again.  It is a new start, and we can be at peace, changed and forgiven. 

We will all sin again, as we are human, however, when we are forgiven and changed, we will not be guilty of past sins and we always  have an advocate,  for forgiveness of other sins.  It is JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD and SAVIOR and HIS sacrifice  at Cavalry and Resurrection that has brought Life and will bring forgiveness for every sin that we will ever have.  When we fall short and ask for forgiveness in HIS NAME, we receive and can walk in newness of life again.

Amazing Grace, how Sweet the Sound.  HE saved a wretch  like me.

Thank YOU FATHER GOD , for your Great Love for us.  We Praise YOU always, for YOU ARE WORTHY!!   We Love YOU LORD JESUS for YOU ARE TRULY GOD!!   KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS.  MIGHTY COUNSELOR,  and PRINCE of PEACE.  The GREAT I AM , The FIRST  and The LAST!  BLESSED BE YOUR HOLY NAME, FOREVER AND EVER AMEN.

We serve a Mighty and Loving GOD!  

This is a season of HIS pouring out upon HIS people.  HIS favor, HIS undeniable answering and pouring out of HIS love for HIS people.

Christian, let your heart cry out with abundant praise  and heart felt worship to our GOD and KING.  

This is a season that, I believe and as many modern day  prophets  have already spoken, is a time of HIS abundant favor and visible answering of our prayers.  My wife and I have already seen it beginning to come.  Thank YOU, FATHER GOD and Sweet LORD JESUS.   YOU are so, so good to us.  

The world will see the greatness of our GOD through this.  It will renew your praise,  as it did King David.  

Yes, this is a word to the Church.  That is the people of GOD, the children of Light,  the heirs of the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS!.  

REJOICE!  REJOICE!!

EMMANUEL  (GOD WITH US)

Our Holy and Loving GOD IS with us, for us, in us and will work for our good and use us for HIS Glory.

This is all because JESUS CHRIST came as a child, and as a man, HE sufferred and died for our sins on the cross and for our restoration back to HIM was risen on the third day.  HE  now sits at the Right Hand of the FATHER, ever making intercession for us. 

Praise be to HIS Wonderful NAME. Forever and ever. Amen 

In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 16, verse 16, The WORD states  ” he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that believeth not shall be damned.”  Don’t   misunderstand this Scripture. The first portion of the statement  combines believing and baptism, however the second part doesn’t.  Believing and proclaiming that JESUS IS LORD is what brings salvation.  Baptism is an outward act of professing your faith of the death for your sin  and  the Resurrection of JESUS CHRIST to life for your salvation.  

In Romans, Chapter 10, verse 9- 10, the Bible reads, ” that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and believe in thy heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shall be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and confession is made unto salvation.”   

Like Baptism and proclamation to others of your decision to make JESUS, The LORD of your life, reading and living GOD’S WORD  (Holy Bible) out ,  is also an outward act of obedience, just as gathering together with others in corporate  prayer, praise and sharing in Holy Bible reading.

Going to Church doesn’t save you and Baptism doesn’t save you.  They are important outward acts of Obedience and submission to GOD and HIS WORD. In. fact,  JESUS, HIMSELF was Baptised. HE also spent time alone with The FATHER in prayer, prayed with others and regularly gathered others to preach GOD’S WORD and minister to others through the POWER and Working of The HOLY SPIRIT.  

This is how HE wants us to live and it is all because of HIS death and Resurrection that we are able to be equipped for works and service and to be partakers in all HIS Great promises outlined in the Holy Bible.  

Take a step of Faith and ask HIM to be the Lord of your life, to forgive you of all your shortfalls and sins and to lead and guide you in HIS Way always, in JESUS NAME. AMEN

Be ye Baptised in the NAME of the FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT!

AMEN and AMEN.

In the HOLY BIBLE, JESUS tells several parables about the importance of letting GOD work in and through us.  

No greater Wisdom can a person seek than that which comes from the mouth of GOD.  

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 8, verse 12, ” Then JESUS again spoke to them, saying, I AM the LIGHT of the world: he that followeth ME shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the LIGHT of Life.”

In Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 14- 16, the Gospel  reads, ” Ye are the light of the world,  A city on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light until all that are in the house. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your FATHER which is in heaven.”  

When you accept JESUS CHRIST as your Savior,  the Light of the world (FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT), takes residence in your heart. This allows us to be the Light in this world.  GOD Living in us!  When we obey HIS Voice and let HIS Truth and Love Shine through our actions, it will affect others in a positive way, so that GOD can be glorified.  

When you are known to be a Christian, you are especially being watched.  So it is very important to be an ambassador with the Grace of GOD operating in you.  This is a high calling, and we all will fall short at times, but stay the course and be reminded of GODS great  Mercy, which endures forever!

You must keep oil in your lamp at all times.  The OIL IS, GOD Alive in you.  In Matthew,  Chapter 25, verses 1 – 13, JESUS tells a parable of the 10 virgins and the oil in their lamps.  This will keep you ready for the work in this earth that HE has prepared  for you, as well as being ready at HIS return.  In verse 13 of Chapter 25, the Gospel reads, “Watch therefore, for you know not the day nor the hour wherein the SON of man cometh.”  

Stay filled!

Let your Light shine before others.  Don’t be void of Light nor useless for GOD’S  purposes.  

Keep  oil in your lamp that you stay full, so that you can work now and be ready at HIS return.

May GOD Bless us with Wisdom. Strength and an Abundance of HIS SPIRIT, that we may walk in Love and obedience to HIS WORD and bring Glory to HIS Great NAME.  I ask this in the Sweet and Mighty NAME of HIS Only Begotten SON, JESUS CHRIST,  Our LORD. AMEN.

​”Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord and the king’s house. All that Solomon had planned to do in the house of the Lord and in his own house he successfully accomplished. Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice. if my people who are called by my MY NAME,  humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”  2 CHRONICLES 7:11‭-‬12‭, ‬14 ESV

This Chapter of Scripture explains King Solomon’s submission to THE LORD, prayer to the LORD ( Chapter 7, verse 1 )  and THE LORD’S conversation with him during the night.(Chapter 7, verse 12)  

This powerful WORD is the same WORD for this present age and our  present and future leadership.  

Our GOD IS HOLY and ALMIGHTY.  HE IS the controlling force of this universe. HE will help us always, if we will let HIM.  How, you wonder?  By submission to HIS WORD ( THE HOLY BIBLE).  Pray, pray, pray!  I am sure GOD’S  children were praying for King Solomon.  It is no different for us  today. We must pray that our leaders would seek and honor GOD ALMIGHTY. 

 When we take control of  our world without submission to HIM  or HIS WORD, then we are subject to consequences that may result from disobedience and self righteousness.  HIS WORD brought us into this world and will take us into the next. 

HE IS for us not against us.  HE breathed life into us and we are the apple of HIS EYE.  HE has not given up on us and HIS longsuffering is with us.  However, it is time that we submit our hearts and our land to HIM.  Our leaders must recognize this for our land to be Blessed  and for it to be  under GOD’S HAND of protection and Favor.

GOD’S WORD IS a serious matter. 

Our lives should depend on HIM.  

HE says if MY people ( those that choose and accept HIM ),  who are called by MY NAME (who are adopted into HIS family),  will seek MY FACE (look to HIM), humble themselves (make themselves submissive to HIS WORD), and pray  ( believe HE hears and trust HE will intercede).  HE says if we do that,  HE will hear us from heaven,  forgive us  ( because of the shed Blood of JESUS CHRIST  and HIS Resurrection) and heal our land. This is GOD’S Promise. HE IS FAITHFUL  and TRUE.  BLESSED BE HIS NAME Forever!!

Pray!

FATHER GOD, please cause our hearts to seek and find YOU.  Please draw our leaders to YOUR WORD and YOUR WAY. We want YOU to keep YOUR HAND Upon us and our country.  We thank YOU for YOUR Mercy toward us and ask this in JESUS NAME. Amen.    

​” For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.”       (1 Corinthians 15:3‭-‬10 ESV)

Paul the Apostle speaks the Truth and fullness of  the Gospel clearly in these verses.  Firstly, the importance of the reason for JESUS fulfilling the written Word by HIS coming  to die for our sins and HIS Resurrection  for our Salvation.  Secondly,  the truth of HIS appearing to so many afterward.  Not only did HE appear to many but also HE did  for many days afterward.  Actually,  it was for 40 days before HIS Ascension  into heaven, of which was also witnessed. Thirdly, when you come to the knowledge of WHO HE IS, and receive HIS Salvation  and the commission for your life, HE will use you for HIS Glory. HE will do Great things with you and through you, for HE IS Alive in you.  Praise Be to HIS NAME Fovever! 

  When you witness events in life, this is a truth that can be told. I am sure there are several examples in each of your own lives where you witnessed an event.  In the case of witnessing an event where The LORD IS involved,  this is a supernatural event, and many may question it.  However, this does not change it’s truth.  It is truth for HE IS Truth. 

In my case, GOD revealed HIS Face and Long Arm to save me from an accident many years ago.  What is your story?  HE reveals HIMSELF  to many in many ways.  This has always been and will always be.  One day HE will reveal HIMSELF to everyone,  when HE returns to bring HIS Church  home.  It will be undeniable when HE returns. But you may miss your opportunity to spend eternity with HIM if you wait. Accept HIM now and be assured of your heavenly home.   This is why it is so important to humble your heart and seek HIM now to be the LORD of your life.  It only takes your faith to ask HIM to forgive you of all your sins, both known and unknown,  and to come into your heart.  Then thank HIM for doing it, then profess your salvation experience with others .  This is a very important step. Testify of GOD’S  Way.   Grow in the knowledge of HIM by reading HIS WORD  and find a Bible believing and teaching Church to grow in fellowship with others and in  your love for all. 

If you expect to be able to explain with science how miraculous events can happen, you will not succeed.   GOD existed before mankind’s creation.  HE cannot be explained in scientific  terms. HE created the minds that try to figure this out.  HIS ways are above our ways and HIS thoughts  are above our thoughts.  

It all boils down to the fact that HE IS GOD and that the GOD WHO created you, wants a true relationship with you.  HIS Love is  undescribable, unimaginably, amazing and overwhelming.  

Submit your heart to HIM today and be changed continually until HE returns or until HE calls you home.  HE IS a Good, Good FATHER!   Be Blessed in JESUS NAME. AMEN.

There are prerequisites to doing work according to GOD’S WORD.

In Acts, Chapter 6,verses 2 and 3, the Bible reads:” Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not good that we should leave the Word of GOD; and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you for seven men of honest report, full of the HOLY GHOST, and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”

The twelve called the multitude of disciples. There were many followers, however they sought those out that showed evidence of being Filled with the HOLY SPIRIT. They knew  that was the prerequisite for wisdom and power to operate and get the job done. The twelve also knew that prayer and laying on of hands was necessary to release  GOD’S HAND and purpose  upon the plan.

The job in question  was to  simply serve tables. The task sounds menial, however, this was an important part of carrying out GOD’S work. In fact, if you read on, verses 7 and 8 state: “And the WORD of GOD increased ; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.”

Serving tables was crucial and effective in spreading the Good news of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST. A small task was important in bringing many to CHRIST and in the center of this task, Stephen  was used in great wonders and miracles of and for GOD.  

Do you get the idea?  Don’t overlook a small and so called insignificant looking task in the ministry.  Even something as small as, lets say,  a nerve or blood vessel in the body, is critical for health and function.  So, as is  evidenced in the Scriptures above, small tasks are extremely important and GOD can use you Mightily, for HIS Glory,  as much as  anyone could ever imagine.  “HE chooses the simple to confound the wise.”

Those that claim to be great shall be humbled and those that be humble shall be made great.  Just as a small seed grows a huge plant, a small task can grow into a great ministty for the GLORY of GOD and HIS NAME sake. 

That is what the minisrty is about.  Touch the lives of others with the Scriptures and the love of GOD, so that the knowledge of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST can be heard and seen  in all nations.  

Don’t let the idea to wait until a big opportunity comes along  for you to make a difference in the world for the Gospel.   Make a small difference in someone’s life as many times a day as you can and be used of GOD mightily, so as to reveal the power of the GOD that we serve.  

This is a calling that we all are capable of.  Amazing!!  GOD uses people of every color, talent, economic status, etc. HE will use you…  Stand in faith and be encouraged in HIS WORD.  Love in CHRIST’S NAME.  AMEN

In Revelation, Chapter 4, verses 10 and 11, the Bible reads:  ” The twenty – four Elders fall before HIM that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne saying, THOU art worthy, O LORD, to receive Glory and Honor and Power; for THOU hast created all things, and for THY pleasure they are and were created.” 

This stated fact is a description of the shear honor that will be displayed by all, great and small in the Kingdom of Heaven toward our Creator.  The PRESENCE  of the LORD carries such Glory and Power that you can do nothing else but worship HIM.  We were created for HIS pleasure and HE loves us beyond  measure. When you come to truly know HIM, you will bow in Worship to HIM.

These verses of Scripture  shows that even the noblest of HIS followers give All honor to HIM WHO IS WORTHY.  

There are so many throughout the old and new testement that have dedicated and devoted all to obeying GOD and to being used of HIM.  Yet, they will bow to honor and cast their crowns  before HIS throne.  

We can not imagine how our Creator,  WHO made us in HIS own image, must feel about us.  What HE sufferred for HIS OWN creation to be whole again and born again unto HIM. 

HE deserves  our full worship now and forever. 

It matters not how great our works are that are done  for HIS NAME  here on earth.  The bigger your crown, the more you will realize the Grace of GOD and how Worthy HE IS to receive all Glory  and Honor forever.

Yes, those around the throne cry Holy, Holy, Holy IS the LAMB.  For HE IS Truly HOLY beyond our imagination. 

Let us strive to be changed in our daily ways, and never get caught up in how much we do for others.  Instead, Give thanks to the LORD, for HE IS GOOD, and HIS MERCY Endures Forever.  Amen

In Psalm 34, verse 2, the Scripture reads: ” My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear therof and be glad.”

I praise the LORD, for HE IS Worthy.  When praise comes from a humble and sincere heart, it has power and also witnesses to our mind and builds up the believers heart as well. 

Yes,  there will be some who are judgmental of our boast in the LORD and even some who will be offended or bring ridicule. In the time that JESUS walked in HIS ministry on earth, HE suffered rejection and ridicule as well.  However, it did not alter HIS ways, HE continued to  walk in Love and Power, bringing praise continually to the FATHER. 

The Bible teaches that the Joy of the LORD Is our Strength.  When you lift up GOD with heartfelt praise, you receive strength and hope.  HE IS Faithful to HIS WORD.  

The Bible also teaches that you are not exempt of trials and troubles but that The LORD will bring you through them  all.  Our boast  is in the LORD!

Great IS HIS NAME in all the earth.

Blessed IS THE NAME of the LORD. AMEN  

This past week at church, our pastor, in his message, said something that stuck with me and is a simple truth.  

He said, in the beginning there was Adam and Eve.  They lived in the garden and communed with GOD.  Also, there wasn’t any sort of problems or worries.  However, when man and woman sinned under the deception of satan, they were expelled from the garden, and since then troubles, false gods and idles began to surface.  

Remember, in the beginning, there was ONE GOD:  THE TRINITY; FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT.  

That is how it was and will always be!

Fabricated gods and idles carry no hope or peace; only doom and  deferred torment.  

I know this is very straightforward,  however, the truth remains unchanged.

We were created in the Image of GOD, not evolved from apes or other creatures. Adam and Eve were the first inhabitants!  Man and woman!  Yet HIS Way IS tender and merciful, to accept all people.  Sinners like you and I.  

HE died an underserved death on the cross for us to receive forgiveness  and salvation and return  to a right place with HIM.  

So don’t take the heat from the truth  that I have spoken.  We all have the same opportunity.   Don’t let it pass.  

Ask JESUS to reveal the Truth to you.  Be sincere and you will be changed. 

Glory to GOD in the highest and Peace on earth, Good Will to men, in JESUS NAME. Amen.

In Phillipians, Chapter 2, Verses 3- 5 reads: ” Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others  better than themselves.  Look not on every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.  Let this mind be in you, which was also in CHRIST JESUS:”

Paul clearly proclaims GOD’S  Will for our lives here.  From the beginning, humility was honored by GOD.  Charity    ( Love) for others more than ourselves is GOD’S Way.  Being more focused on what you can give instead of what you can receive.  Give without letting everyone know and don’t give with the wrong attitude.  

The gospel says, don’ let your left hand know what the right hand has given.  Just “give” without overthinking. Give of your time, your attention, your resources, your prayers , your ears and your life.   Even in praying, the Gospel tells us not to pray to be seen as holy, instead pray in private before GOD.  

There is a popular praise song that says,” I give myself away, I give myself away so YOU can use me, here I am, here I stand, Lord my life is in YOUR Hands, LORD, I’m longing to see YOUR desires revealed in me.”

JESUS gave HIMSELF away for you and I.  HE gave HIMSELF fully to the plan of the FATHER for restoration of humanity to HIMSELF. HE set the Perfect example. 

Don’t receive this as a shortfall but instead as an encouragement in HIS WORD.  HE uses the “givers” and is pleased with those that humbly serve. Give yourself away, so HE can use you. 

I know that I can do better and will be reminded even now.

Be Blessed and used in JESUS NAME. Amen

In the following post, I am putting in my thoughts and interpretation in (parenthesis)

In 1 Thessalonians,  Chapter 1 verses 3 – 5, the Gospel reads; Remembering without ceasing ( always remember) your work of faith and labor of love ( great commission), and patience of hope in Our LORD JESUS CHRIST, in the sight of GOD and Our FATHER ( perseverance in the knowledge of GOD’S ever present help and the knowledge of HIS Salvation); Knowing, brethren,  beloved, your election of GOD ( knowing my dear brothers and sisters, your call of GOD).  For our Gospel came not unto you in word only but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; (Don’t be mistaken, it’s for real!  We don’t walk in this call on our own, but with GOD’S Power in and through the HOLY SPIRIT)

My friends, don’t think HE can’t use you for HIS Glory.  If you are a willing, believing vessel,  HE will accomplish HIS task and Will through you.  

Why?  Because HE wants you to be an example of HIS SON in this world and to have a relationship with HIM.

Stay on course, be of good cheer, for “HE IS with us always, even to the end of the age.”  Glory to our GOD, in JESUS NAME. AMEN.