Bear the infirmities of the weak

Romans 15:1-3 kjv. "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, 'The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.'" We as believers need to be strong in the faith, because there are those who are weaker and need encouragement in their walk with Christ. So many people walk in defeat because of their lack of faith. Faith can increase in us in many different ways. My faith has become stronger by experience, by the mountains of life, and by the floods that pressure the mind. Even though there are disappointments, keep on Believing in the promises of the Lord. Just like Jesus, we too must put our eyes on the harvest and not on self. Jesus was not here to please Himself, neither should we be focused on pleasing ourselves. He had a purpose in life, and it was to help bring Life and Truth to all humanity. All reproach, that was meant for you and I, fell on Him. Are there people among you that are weak in the faith and in need of help? Let Christ move through you, and put out a hand or two, to bear their infirmities. Pray for strength today, and God will bring it to past.

The marks of the Lord Jesus

Galatians 6:17 kjv. "From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." There are many wounds that are noticeable, and scars that are visible to the eye. However, there are those that are internal, wounds that no one can see or notice. These wounds are the wounds that will make a person stronger or weaker. Paul had many marks upon his body. He had scars on his back from being whipped for testifying about the Word of God. He had scars upon his head and body where the stones had hit him, because he spoke the Truth, the Word of God. These are all external scars and wounds. The ones that are upon the heart are those that hurt the most. These hurts and pains, in the heart, will want to take over who you are. They become your internal scars of bitterness, unforgiveness, rebellion, doubt, and etc. Just like Christ, Paul grew even more intimate with God when times got tough. He probably got depressed, filled with bitterness, or even doubt at times, but he took these problems to the Lord in prayer, because he knew that the feelings and emotions were from the flesh and not from the Spirit of God. Many times the wounds on the inside hurt the most. So, we need a healer that works on the inside. Cry out to God to heal you from the pains of the past or present, and He will be there to heal.

The voice of one crying

John 1:23 kjv. "He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias." The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the Way of the Lord, and make His path straight. There was a man in the country around the Jordan preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. This man did not have a top of the line suit nor did he eat at the very best restaurant. He didn't have a giant church with air-conditioning or the most powerful worship team. Don't get me wrong, that is all great to have, but all this man had was his voice. He was clothed in camel-hair and strapped with a leather belt. His diet consisted of locusts and wild honey. He was genuine, one of a kind, and a prophet calling Israel to Repentance.  His voice brought many out to the banks of the Jordan river to hear him, and be baptized by him. God used this man in a powerful way to prepare the way for Christ. This was John's life, his purpose, and his eternity. What's your purpose in life? God will always open the door for you and I to be a voice in the wilderness, and to minister to those around us. All we need to do is trust in Jesus  Don't let those moments pass you by. We all have a voice. Give God Praise

In the morning

Psalm 5:3 amp. "In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch  and  wait [for You to speak to my heart]." It takes an alarm clock to get many of us up in the morning. How many times have we turned off the alarm clock to get a little more sleep? Why is it so hard to get up?  A new day brings new mercies from the Lord. We can't live on yesterday's mercies. They are in the past. The morning brings a new day that has no yesterday, but it holds the future. During this time the heart is refreshed, and there are no distractions from the world. King David made it a habit to see seek the face of the Lord in the morning. It takes sacrifice to get up a half hour earlier and find your way to the prayer closet. In that time of sacrifice comes the blessing of watching and waiting on the Lord to speak to your heart. King David learned that dependence on the Lord was his first necessity, in the mist of the morning hours. We must also long for daily communion with God the Father, and the greatest time for this communion is early in the morning before the world starts moving. We all have the time. Pray for Strength to rise early.

A wise man

Proverbs 24:5 amp. "A wise man is strong  and  is better than a strong man , and a man of knowledge increases and strengthens his power;" There is strength and power in the knowledge of the Lord. His Word cuts deep. It is a two edged sword. The Lord says to be attentive to His Wisdom, and to have an open ear to His understanding. Psalm 119:105  kjv."Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." When the Word of God is used from a heart that has faith in what it says, it will never keep anyone in the dark. This Word is our instruction to a life of victory and peace. Jesus used this very Word of God to defeat the devil in the wilderness. He had no other weapon but the whole Truth, the Word of God. Put this Word around your heart. It is our sword in battle, when times get rough, or temptations come. It is our life, and we can't afford to be caught without it. Just as a soldier goes out to battle with a weapon, we go out into this world with our weapon, The Word of God. Get to know the Word, and let it become your daily bread. Give God Praise today.

Work out your own salvation

Philippians 2:12-13 kjv. "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." Obedience in the church and out of the church is the life of a believer, and nothing less. There are going to come times that are hard, and times when we struggle with the world around us. Though we may fall into sin sometimes, as God's children, we get back up by the help of a Father who loves us unconditionally. Without the Love of our Father, our lives will be as good as gone. Just as a baby who is beginning to walk needs  encouragement and someone they can trust to walk to,  we as God's children walk into His arms everyday, living to obey His Precious Word. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Why do so many try to make their lives look real? True life comes from the True Father, who gave His only begotten Son to see us standing in His freedom. Let's all take a look deep inside of ourselves, with fear and trembling, and see if we are on the True Path to Salvation. Give the Lord Praise for His Powerful Grace.

Your Faith

Ephesians 1:15-17 kjv. "Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:"  We must exercise our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ daily. Our daily lives as believers should consist of trusting  and relying on the One and Only God. We have to stand on what Christ did at the Cross 2,000 years ago. The Lord ensures us that with our faith in Him we will be given knowledge of Him, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit will also give us wisdom and revelation about our Lord. Along with these beautiful blessings, the eyes of our hearts will be enlightened so that we may know what the hope of His calling is for our lives. Our God is so wonderful, that He would take time with you and I to help us understand and grow with Him. He never planned on keeping us in the dark, but to bring us to the Light, as close to Him as possible. This all begins with our faith in Him. We all know that without faith it is impossible to please Him, but those that believe in Him shall be rewarded. 2 Corinthians 13:5 says  "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves." Test yourself to see if you are bearing the proper fruits. Faith in Christ is the beginning of a powerful and pleasing life. Pray for a stronger faith in your life.

Putting you in Remembrance

2 Peter 1:12-15 kjv. "Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. Moreover I will endeavor that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance." Peter writes this letter filled with the Holy Spirit. He reminds us all how important it is to put all things of Christ Jesus in remembrance, to bring them to the knowledge of man kind. Peter knew his time for departure from this life to eternal life with Christ, was at hand, but before the day of his departure he reminded everyone in the faith and also those who have an ear to hear, about the Glory of God. Nothing can stop a Spirit filled person with a heart of determination. He mentions "remembrance" three times in these three verses. He knew the importance of remembering the Glory and Power of our Lord, for it is the Truth. Truth brought Grace to this world, and allows us all to grow in His Grace. So spread the Truth, The Word of God, to those around you. Bring them into the remembrance of our Lord Jesus Christ. Remember, the Holy Spirit will bring everything that you have heard about the Lord back to remembrance. Give God Praise today.

My soul yearns for You

Isaiah 26:9  amp. "My soul yearns for You [O Lord] in the night, yes, my spirit within me seeks You earnestly; for [only] when Your judgments are in the earth will the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God)." The way of righteousness is through the Lord. It comes as our souls desire and crave the Lord day and night, and when we long to be in His presence.  In this chapter, the Prophet Isaiah praises God for the salvation of the Righteous and the punishment of the wicked. His heart is drawn to this song, that hungers for change and deliverance. He does not stop believing or praying, for his heart stands on the promise of freedom from the enemy, Babylon.  We must pray and seek the Lord, just as Isaiah did. We also have to trust and hold on to the promises of God. He is our Hope. The enemy has been defeated. When God's judgments are revealed, all will recognize and learn His Righteousness. Keep standing for Christ, no matter how tough it gets in this world, for He is our everlasting strength. Praise God.

Offerings of Vanity

Isaiah 1:13,14 amp.  "Bring no more offerings of vanity (emptiness, falsity, vainglory, and futility); [your hollow offering of] incense is an abomination to Me; the New Moons and Sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot endure--[it is] iniquity  and  profanation, even the solemn meeting.  Your New Moon festivals and your [hypocritical] appointed feasts My soul hates. They are an oppressive burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them." The Lord saw how they were just going through the motions of the religious activities that God had instructed. Their worship was empty and lifeless,and it disgusted God. How many times do we go to church because it is something we have to do? Maybe you just go to meet someone or a friend.  We can find all different reasons to go, but we should all be at church for the right reason, to Praise the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. When we start to go to church to fellowship with friends and not with Christ, the enemy will find a way to creep in. Worshiping God and going to church soon becomes a routine.  If we don't realize how cold we have become, it won't take much time for our hearts desires to sin once again. Hold on, and do not let your worship become empty, with no real cry to the Lord.  We can not allow ourselves to let go of this relationship we have with Jesus Christ. Run to the House of God, and Praise Him with all that you are.

Whosoever is born of God

1 John 5:18-21 kjv "We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that the wicked one toucheth him not. And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness." Keep watch over your heart. The devil is out there waiting for an opening to your heart and mind. It is sin that gives authority to the enemy to come close to us. When we practice sin, in all reality we let the devil have control over our lives. That's way it is so important to find time with our Lord on a daily basis. Make it a habit to seek Him with all of your heart. Christ Jesus is here to protect us, and the wicked one cannot touch those who seek Jesus, neither can he have his way with them. However, the practicing of sin gives the devil this authority. Be careful, for the world lies in wickedness, with temptations all around. Keep your heart focused on what is True and Holy. Christ will give us the understanding and insight to know Him who is True. Give God Praise today for Salvation and a clearer understanding of His Love.

Him Who endured

Hebrews 12:3 amp. "Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition  and  bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or  exhausted, losing heart  and  relaxing  and  fainting in your minds." Giving up is something very common among us. Too many times we start something, lose heart, and never finish what we started. So as we go through life, we have a storage full of stuff we have never finished. What is the problem here? Maybe we lost interest, or it was too hard. Many times we go on, looking for some more new things to start. This all stems from the heart. We start a race on fire, giving it all we have, one hundred percent, and then we begin to lose sight of the finish line. When this happens, many of us quit. Have there been times in your walk with Christ that you have come to this point of wanting to give up? I believe many of us face this road block from time to time. The Word of God says "consider Him", instead of yourself, and you will have victory. With Jesus leading us we will not faint or get exhausted. The greatest example we have is Christ, The Author and Finisher of our Faith. Don't give up! It's the heart that makes a champion. Consider Him, and pray for strength.

Not of the world

John 17:16-19 amp. "They are not of the world (worldly, belonging to the world), [just] as I am not of the world.  Sanctify them [purify, consecrate, separate them for Yourself, make them holy] by the Truth; Your Word is Truth.  Just as You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.  And so for their sake and on their behalf I sanctify (dedicate, consecrate) Myself, that they also may be sanctified (dedicated, consecrated, made holy) in the Truth." We as believers in Christ are not of this world. We are of a greater world, where the splendor of the King lives. A place where there is no sun or night, because the Glory of God and the Lamb provides the Light. A place where a pure River, the Water of Life, clear as crystal, comes out of the Throne of God and the Lamb. The Tree of Life is on either side of the river, bearing fruit and leaves that heal nations. What a glorious place this must be. We are not of this world, because we belong to the Lord. It takes our willingness to get to this glorious Kingdom of God. He did His job, and now it's our turn to do ours. Sanctify yourself and be set apart for God, with the help of the Holy Spirit in your life. Dedicate your life to Christ Jesus. When we begin to live out the Truth, the Word of God, through our lives, separation will come naturally. For His Word is just and true, and no one can sanctify themselves on their own. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that we are sanctified. Pray and read the Truth, God's very Word.

Enter into the Holiest

Hebrews 10:19-22 kjv. "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the Holiest by the Blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, His flesh; And having a High Priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water." The Sacrifice on the Cross and Blood of Christ made it possible for all humanity to enter into the very Throne Room of God. It gave us, the believer, access into the Greatest Presence ever, and we can enter in any time we desire.  Remember His Blood washes and cleanses us from all sin, and if you believe in Jesus Christ then you have been washed from the sin that covered you. BELIEVE! Enter into the Holy of Holies with boldness, full freedom, and confidence by the Power of the Blood of Jesus. In faith, come forward today with a sincere and true heart, leaning your whole being on God, and having trust and confidence in Him, the One True God. Come and be covered by the Love of God. Hebrews 10:23 kjv. "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised)."  Take hold of this promise in your heart, without wavering, and grab the hope we have. He has promised, and He is faithful to what He promised. Give Him Praise.

The path of life

Psalm 16:11 amp. "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore." God will show us all we need to know about life. He is the Path to Everlasting Life. How great you are God. How Powerful it is to be in one accord and one heart with the people of God, a body of believers praising the One True God, together in one place. Our God is a great God. When He makes His presence known to us all, fullness of joy floods our hearts. He moves in our lives, fills the voids of emptiness, and heals the pains of the past. He comes to His children to heal the brokenness. He gets right to the issue of it, because He knows where the root of our pains began. He is the Great Physician, who does not ignore you when your heart is broken and in pain. Run to Him in unity, with one mind and soul. Don't let anything stop you from getting into the greatest blessing of your life. If you are sick, filled with anger, or maybe just in need of a breakthrough, seek Him with all your heart and believe. He will come and do what you ask. He longs to hear the voice of His children. Praise Him.

A fair shew in the flesh

Galatians 6:12-15 kjv."As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature." As it was back then when the Apostle Paul wrote this epistle, it is in many churches today. The enemy has come into the church. He has made a fair show in the flesh, and is trapping the children of God with religious programs. Today in the Western church of America, many are going back to the law. Many have taught other doctrine rather than the True Word of God, and have missed the Truth.  It is only the Blood of Jesus Christ that brings Glory to God. We can't bring glory to God by our works, our self-effort, or man made programs. Paul saw himself crucified unto the world, and it was Christ he boasted in. The message of the Cross strikes deep, and hits the heart at pride and self-righteousness. The only way we can overcome the world is by placing our faith in the Cross of Christ, and not in any religious ceremony. Christ Crucified is the way to freedom and salvation. Give God Praise for The Cross Of Christ.

Let us not love in word

1 John 3:18-19 kjv. "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him." Love is a powerful presence. It comes from God above and is given to us. It is not just a word, but a real and living action. Love covers a multitude of sin. It does not gossip about others, and it takes no account for evil. Love puts up with everything, and it endures all things. God speaks to us in love, and does everything with love, because He is Love. A world with out love, is a world filled with hate and darkness. A person without love is empty and never satisfied. They are always looking for something or someone to fill the void that only the love of God can fill. The world is lost and lonely without love, because love brings all good things together. Let's love in truth and deeds, and show the world the Power and Action behind God's True Love. Give God Thanks for His Love that He has for the world.

Death and life

Proverbs 18:21 kjv. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."  We speak every day to someone, and what comes out of our mouths will produce life or death. It's powerful. This mouth of ours can make a child laugh or cry. It can bring joy to those around us, and healing to a heart that is hurt. We have to be watchful of what we say. We can even speak doubt over our own lives, which only brings death. Blessings and curses proceed out of the mouth. James 3:8-10 kjv. "But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be." Only the Holy Spirit can tame the tongue, because the Holy Spirit speaks of Christ and His goodness. There is no evil in a tongue that is under the  control of the Holy Spirit, but there is life. We shouldn't be speaking as the world speaks. We are God's Children, and the Holy Spirit will teach us how to speak as the Father speaks. Be careful, and be wise. Think before you speak, and bless some one with the power of your words. Pray that the Lord put a watch over your mouth today. 

Two are better than one

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 amp "Two are better than one, because they have a good [more satisfying] reward for their labor;  For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!" We need to be accountable in our walk with the Lord. When we are accountable, it is easier to fight the enemy, when he comes to us with temptations and troubles. It's always a good thing to know someone you can trust, someone you can lean on when things get rough, and someone you can open up to and communicate with about everything you are facing. Two are better than one because their labor is greater, and they walk in double the strength. When the enemy comes up against one or the other, they can help each other if one should fall.  There is double the power in prayer. v:12 amp. "And though a man might prevail against him who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken." When we come together in one accord, there is power in unity, just as Jesus said. Matt 18: 19-20 kjv. "Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." He is in the midst of those who gather together in His name. Two are better than one, but three are not quickly broken. Find someone, a believer you can trust in, and help each other stand in Christ Jesus. Praise God.

Another generation

Judges 2:10-13 kjv. "And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the Lord to anger. And they forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth." The Lord cannot give victory to the flesh. These people knew about God, heard about His Power, and the way He set them free from Egypt, but they looked to the inhabitants of the land and began to worship what they worshiped. They walked in disobedience and rebellion in order to chase after what pleased their flesh.  They forsook the Lord, and walked away from the one true God, the Only One that could bring real freedom from the temptation of darkness that surrounded them.  In the world today, many have exchanged true worship to the One True God for something that pleases their flesh. There's no difference today as there was back then. We know better! Let's continue walking in the Truth and not in some lie from the enemy. Pray for those who provoke the Lord to anger, that the Holy Spirit will open their eyes to the Real True Light of Christ. Give God Praise.

Take heed

Matthew 24:4-5 kjv. "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, 'I am Christ; and shall deceive many.'" To be deceived is to be lead into error, or to be seduced. Jesus tells us to take heed, listen, pay attention, and focus on what He is about say. Many times Christ tells us to be watchful and on guard, for many will come saying they are the truth, the way, and the life, the Lord Jesus. The only way we will not be deceived is if we stay in prayer and study the Word of God. We must still be careful because even the elect shall fall from the faith.  Matthew 24:24 kjv. "For there shall arise false christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." They will come to us in sheep's clothing, but inside they are wolves. We can so easily be deceived. We must keep in the faith, not turn to the left or right, but keep the eyes of our hearts on Jesus. Doubt and unbelief will stare right into our eyes, and try to lead us astray. John 20: 24-25 kjv.  "But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe." Grab the Living Word of God, read it, live it, and grow in it. Praise God.

One Heart and Soul

 Acts 4:32-33 amp. "Now the company of believers was of one heart and soul, and not one of them claimed that anything which he possessed was [exclusively] his own, but everything they had was in common  and  for the use of all.  And with great strength  and  ability and  power the apostles delivered their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace (loving-kindness and favor and goodwill) rested richly upon them all." Today many in the church are out in the world testing the waters that surround them. What I mean is many are trying to get as close to sin as possible without sinning. As others may say, "they are riding the fence". There must be a powerful move of God to awaken the body of Christ. A Holy Fire from above is needed to get the church back to its first love. One man said, "the Church is in a coma, a state of unconsciousness and not asleep, it's about dead." It will take the Holy Spirit to wake it up, and it will only be by the Power God. We are losing a generation to the power of the world, because the church has no boundaries in their lives. Where are the boundaries?  If we are not living in the Word of God there won't be any boundaries, because the Word of God has boundaries and limits. It is here to show us what we as believers can and cannot do. We have to arise from this state of being unconscious and go back to the principles of the first Church, the one we read about in the book of Acts. We must be in one heart and soul in Christ Jesus. Pray for the Church around the world.

You were Redeemed

1 Peter 1:18-19 amp. "You must know (recognize) that you were redeemed (ransomed) from the useless (fruitless) way of living inherited by tradition from [your] forefathers, not with corruptible things [such as] silver and gold,  But [you were purchased] with the precious Blood of Christ (the Messiah), like that of a [sacrificial] lamb without blemish or spot."  Do we all know how powerful the Blood of Christ is, and the purpose of His wonderful Blood? We were also Redeemed, purchased, and brought back to God. This took The Son of God, who was moved by Faith and Love for you and I. It took One God in Heaven to give His only Son to bleed and die for you and I. His Blood upon our lives will take us closer to the Father. It is truly the only way to come to Him. God did with His Son on the Cross, what man has tried to do for years. We are not our own, but we are the possession of God the Father. What Great Love He has for you and I, that He would sacrifice His own Son to see us free, washed, and made whole. Neither gold nor silver can buy or bring such freedom as the Precious Blood of Christ. This Blood is eternal. It washes, cleanses deep inside, and it gets to the root of things. Gold and silver are powerless, and have no weight compared to the Power that flowed from Emanuel's veins. Believe in the Blood of Christ, and it will make you whole. Give God thanks for His Son's Sacrifice.

Revive

Isaiah 57:15 kjv. "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." It pays to have a humble heart.  A heart that is meek and modest, not arrogant and prideful. We need to be one who is of a contrite spirit, and who is penitent of their sin. God takes care of those who are humble, and He revives those who have a broken heart. Psalm 69:32-33 amp."The humble shall see it and be glad; you who seek God, inquiring for  and  requiring Him [as your first need], let your hearts revive  and  live!  For the Lord hears the poor and  needy and despises not His prisoners (His miserable and wounded ones)." Even if you are a prisoner, miserable, and full of wounds of the past, all who seek the Lord shall not be despised by God. The Lord will revive your spirit and your heart. Matthew 18:4 kjv. "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Humility is what the Lord requires from us, and nothing more. He is around those who are Humbled. Give God Praise today.

As the hart pants

Psalm 42:1-3 amp. "As the hart pants  and  longs for the water brooks, so I pant  and  long for You, O God.  My inner self thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God?  My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, Where is your God?" How thirsty are you? Many can go get water from a faucet, yet there are many who don't have the privilege to turn on a water faucet and get fresh water. We have the Word of God in front of us. Do we thirst for more? When you are in a spiritual desert do you find yourself longing for that water brook? David has an intense longing for the Lord, and we must also. His inner man, his soul, thirsts for God and his tears have been his food for many days and nights. Many around this world have thirsty souls for the One True Word of God, but in order to lead them to the Living Waters, we to must have the same desires and cravings deep inside as David did. How thirsty are you? Cry to the Lord with streams of tears, and there will be no question asked, "Where is your God?". For He is near those that draw near to Him. 

For I am jealous over you

2 Corinthians 11:2-3 kjv. "For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."  The Holy Spirit says some powerful words here, "I am jealous over you". God has been jealous over us since the day He created us. He wants us to have a good life that is full of joys and victories. The Spirit of God has come to get you and I ready for the coming King, Christ Jesus. As we anounce Jesus in our hearts, the Holy Spirit then sees us as one espoused to Christ. He then begins to prepare us for the Beautiful Lord. He prepares us as a Chaste Virgin, cleansed, pure, innocent, modest, and perfect. He fears that we to will be deceived and seduced by the devil. The devil goes right to the mind and begins to corrupt it. He might use things of the past or temptations you have battled with. The enemy is clever and will make things look bigger and better then they really are. The Gospel of Christ is simple, but man and the devil will make it complicated by adding to the message. Satan does not respect us at all , but remember we have a God who is jealous over us with Godly jealously. Praise God for His Love. 

The Lord is with you

 2 Chronicles 15:1-2 amp. "THE SPIRIT of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.  And he went out to meet Asa and said to him, Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: the Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him, craving Him as your soul’s first necessity], He will be found by you; but if you [become indifferent and] forsake Him, He will forsake you". The Spirit of the Lord points out three eternal facts here not only to Asa, Judah, and Benjamin, but to all of us. First, the Lord is with you while you are with Him. Second, if you seek Him, He will be found by you. Third, if you become indifferent and forsake Him, He will forsake you. God gives us all a choice. We all have our own will. I choose to serve the Lord, and seek Him. God will do all He can to get our attention, just as He did with the Prophet Azariah. God is with us as we are with Him. He will never forsake us or leave us. He is Holy and full of Love, and this Holiness and Love is what we should desire to have in our own lives. This only comes when we are walking with Him and seeking Him. Jesus tells us in Matt 6:33: "But seek you first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you". His interests must be first, and God guarantees His Provision. However, if we forsake Him, He will forsake us. Seek Him with all your soul today.

Be not deceived

Galatians 6:7-9 kjv."Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Paul sure does get my attention in this verse when he says, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked." How easy we can be deceived by things that surround us or people that we come into contact with. There are many things in this world that can take the believers eyes off The Lord, and God is not Mocked. We can't go around proclaiming Christ and then chase after something that gratifies the flesh. God is not mocked. Paul continues to write that what a man sows into, that he will reap. The only thing the flesh will manifest is age,  death,  and then  decay.  He who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Let's not lose heart or grow weary in acting noble and  doing right. Remember in due season we will reap what we have sown into. Keep on sowing into the Spirit and receive Eternal Life. Praise God. 

Entice him

Judges 16:4-5 kjv.  "And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver." The job of Delilah was To Entice him just as it is with the devil. Samson was an anointed and powerful man of God. He killed thousands of Philistines with a jawbone of a donkey. He was a man that walked under the power of the Holy Spirit, but had a problem with his own flesh that he could not control. The devil knew this was his weakness, so the enemy asked Delilah to entice (seduce) him to see where his strength laid. The devil knows where our strength lies, but the problem with Samson is he took his eyes off the source of his strength, Which is in God. He played with the enemy and got caught in the web of sin and the fulfillment of his flesh.  James 1:14-15 kjv.  "But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death." There's no way out of sin, even for Samson, but through God. And there is no way out for you and I, except through the Grace of God and the Blood of Jesus. Don't let the enemy entice you today. Run to Jesus and praise Him.    

Resurrection of the dead

1 Corinthians 15:42-44 amp. "So it is with the resurrection of the dead. [The body] that is sown is perishable  and  decays, but [the body] that is resurrected is imperishable (immune to decay, immortal).   It is sown in dishonor and humiliation; it is raised in honor  and  glory. It is sown in infirmity  and  weakness; it is resurrected in strength  and  endued with power.  It is sown a natural (physical) body; it is raised a supernatural (a spiritual) body. [As surely as] there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body." We  as believers all have something Powerful to look forward to when we face death. Death is the door to eternity whether you have followed Christ or not.  The Lord gives us, the Believer, a peek of what to expect when we meet death. Our bodies will decay and turn back to dust, as our Glorified bodies rise in Glory.  We then become immune to decay, and the natural has no more control over us. We will be totally controlled by the Holy Spirit. All who Believe in Christ Jesus will be raised in Glory and Honor. There will be No more pain or sickness and No more worries or tears. Revelation 21:4 kjv. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." God is so good, and His Loving Mercy endures Forever. Thank God Today, we all have something greater to look forward to. 

For our light affliction

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 kjv. "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal." So many problems and troubles have risen among us in this world. Hunger,  hurt, killing, and death have become the usual things heard about on the news and seen on a daily basis. This has been going on for a long time, and nothing can stop this madness. We as believers can look to our Savior and continue to trust in Him, even if the troubles surround us on all sides. Paul took his eyes off the situation and pain that came upon him, and put his eyes on the Savior. Let this moment of affliction make you stronger in Christ. Your weakness brings out God's strength, and His Grace is sufficient.  This affliction is only for a moment, and cannot be compared to the Eternal Reward we have in Jesus Christ. Keep your eyes on the Everlasting God. Praise Him.