Look to yourselves

"Look to yourselves (take care) that you may not lose (throw away or destroy) all that we and you have labored for, but that you may [persevere until you] win and receive back a perfect reward [in full]. 2 John 1:8 AMP." God is so good. When things around me look at their worst and problems start to arise, God is looking on and waiting to hear me say, "Help! I can't do this with out You. Show me how to get through it". When times get tough God is tougher. As I read the Word of God, it is a reminder of the many victories the Lord gave to those who walked in faith and obedience. The Scripture says to "Look to yourselves," take care of what we have labored for, and not to lose it, throw it away, or destroy it. It takes a lot of tears, sleepless nights, and many days in fasting and prayer. It is not time to give in or run from the call we have in Jesus, but it is time to take care of all that we do and have done, and the perfect reward in full awaits us. Examine yourself. God is faithful, and His mercies endure forever. Praise Him with all of your heart even in the heat of your trials, and never give up. God Bless You.

Yet I am not alone

John 16:32 kjv. "Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me".  Being alone can be a scary feeling. When there is no one around to encourage and help, you feel abandoned. These are the times we must seek God, grow in the faith, and become stronger in spirit. Jesus knew all the disciples were going to run when the hour came close to His Crucifixion. However, through the feelings and fear, He reminded Himself that the Father above was still with Him and right there where He was. It might seem lonely at times, but we must also remind ourselves that the Father is near when no one else is around. Let us not scatter or run when troubles come, but stand up in the storm with Our Father who stands with us. Praise God, and May God Bless you today.

Among the transgressors

Luke 22:37 kjv. "For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end." Our Lord Jesus paid it all for you and I. He got beat, whipped, spit on, mocked, and hit. He never gave up nor turned away from anyone. He came to do what the Father had sent Him to do, to bring salvation to all humanity. Along with salvation comes a new life, free from all sin. He endured through all pain and never looked back nor ran from it. He stood still and allowed the people, He was about to die for, strike Him and afflict Him.  With every pain, hurt, rebellion, and sin, He laid upon the Cross and became the curse for us all. By His Blood, we who believe are washed clean and are seen as good as new in the eyes of the Father. Jesus accomplished what was written even though He was classified as a criminal. Thank you Lord for such a sacrifice. Give God Praise for His love and the Hope He brought to you and I. God Bless You.

Strangers and pilgrims

1 Peter 2:11 kjv. "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul." We are just passing through on this earth. We are aliens of this land. As believers of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are not called to get comfortable where we are. When one comes to Christ he or she becomes a new creation, all old things have passed away. We are strangers bought with the Blood of Christ. We are here to spread the Good News and not to get entangled by sensual urges or evil desires. So let us conduct ourselves as honorable witnesses, glorifying God in thought and action, and not with that which wars against our souls. Ask the Lord to lead and help you through every trial you may face this day. Give God Praise. God Bless you.

Obtained a good report

Hebrews 11:1,2 kjv. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report". It's all about having faith in the Lord. Without faith it is impossible to please God or follow Him. The men and women of old learned how to have faith because they tried everything else and found out nothing else worked. The Word of God worked, and because they believed they obtained a good report. Faith is strong, and it is only seen through one's actions. Faith cannot be bought, picked up from church, or given by a minister. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God and putting the Word into practice. Only then can the Word of God manifest the promises that unfold through believing the Word. In these last days, we need faith, because faith moves the hand of God in every situation the children of God face in this hour. Keep in the faith, and stand upon the Word of God in all that you do. Be patient, and don't be moved until faith moves you. God Bless You. Give God Praise.

Remember me

Judges 16:28 kjv. "And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes". The devil is out to trap the believer, and he will do all he can to grab their hearts and blind the child of God from God. The enemy tempted Samson for quite a while in his life. The devil lured Samson a little here and a little there. Then a hook was put out for him that was baited with the very thing he was weak to, lust. How quickly Samson, the strong man, fell into the trap. When one begins to play with the bait, it is only a matter of time that they eventually get hooked. How fast a life can change, when temptation is played with and not taken serious. Samson was bound in the deepest parts of prison and working for the devil. The enemy made a sport of him, laughing, and teasing him to the point where Samson began to seek the Lord once again. He may have been blind to the enemy's trap, but God can still see and hear. Just when the enemy thought he was in control, Samson spoke up from his heart "O Lord God Remember me," and the Lord heard his cry. Keep guard! The devil is out seeking whom he may devour. Give God Praise. God Bless You.

I go forward

Job 23:8-10 kjv "Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: On the left hand, where He doth work, but I cannot behold Him: He hideth Himself on the right hand, that I cannot see Him: But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold".  As for the believer, just as with Job, there are times when it seems that God has hidden Himself from us, and that He is nowhere near. Job could not hear Him or feel Him, but he still confessed the Lord. Life can get a little rough now and then. Just as in Job's life, problems will arise one after another and it may look like God has forgotten all about you. What do we do when terrible things stare us in the eyes, and everyday life is disturbed by chaos? We can do nothing but seek the face of God, our Savior, even though at times it seems as if He hides Himself from us. Don't be moved. He knows our ways and the steps we take. Stand still and believe, because out of these hard times arises a soul as pure as gold. Keep seeking Him, and don't give up. Praise the Lord. God Bless You.

The Lord is good

Lamentations 3:25 amp. "The Lord is good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seek Him [inquire of and for Him and require Him by right of necessity and on the authority of God’s word]." There are times while working in the ministry, that it gets so overwhelming. I hear that many pastors are stepping down from their position, and also know how hard it is to stand as a leader in the body of Christ. I look at the young people and see how so many are stagnant in their walk with Christ. Many are not so sure about the Word of God, and some just don't believe it at all. There was a time when I felt like throwing in the towel myself. There are times we can preach our hearts out, and still the body is not moved by the Word. When this happens, I look at myself and ask the Lord if it is me. Am I the problem? I believe, this question is one that the Lord has heard so many times. Times do get rough, and it may get tiresome, but we have to learn to wait upon the Lord. We are His and not our own. "The Lord is good unto to those who wait for Him." We have to learn how to wait for the Lord, because without Him we are lifeless and soon to become quitters. Seek Him for He is good. God Bless you all out there who are holding on to the Good News.

A shelter for me

Psalm 61:3, 4 kjv."For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the cover of thy wings. Selah".   How near you are to me, O Lord. The enemy of my soul seeks to grab hold of me, but I know, Lord, you are near and ready to protect me from the darkness that surrounds me. You are my strong tower, and the enemy that comes near recognizes your strength. I find a secret place where I can call upon you, and in that place peace floods my soul. How beautiful is the secret place of the Most High. There is no more fear, no more running, just the love of the Father. Your voice breaks through the silence that fills the room, and with reassurance I know you are with me and in my heart. Nothing can compare to your love O Lord. How awesome and powerful your love is. Thank you Father for such a place You give us to come to when the enemy presses in. Praise the Lord with all your heart. God Bless you.

The Lord delivered me

2 Timothy 3:10, 11 kjv "But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me." The Apostle Paul wrote nearly all of the New Testament in the Bible. He wrote 13 books, possibly 14, out of the 27. This man was amazing. He  did not let the afflictions cause him to look away from Jesus, but only to Jesus. He's writing to Timothy and letting him know the only way to serve the Lord is with all of your heart, mind, and soul, and also to never give up, for Godly living in Christ Jesus will bring persecution. Through all the persecutions, and not being moved from the faith in Jesus, the church was built. We too must fully know this doctrine, and live in it and through it. The end times are here, and many will come against the believer because of the name of Jesus. They will mock and laugh, to the point of making the believer mad. Paul endured everything the devil hit him with, and so can we. The Lord is our deliverer. Learn all you can about Jesus Christ, and pray in the Holy Spirit. God Bless you.

The shadow of thy wings

Psalm 36:7 kjv. "How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings." What love the Lord has given us all. When no one can figure you out, the Lord sure can. He formed you in your mother's womb, knitted you together, and breathed life into you. He knows our ups and downs, and our hurts and desires. He is God. There is nowhere we can run from Him or hide, even the darkness is as the day to the Lord. He sees through all storms of life. When the winds of temptation blow, and the enemy is teasing us with passionate things that can only come from the devil himself, God is there. The Lord's eyes are on His children. Sometimes we just need to cry out to make sure He is near us, for He is nearer then we think. God loves us dearly, and wants us to walk in the authority we find in Him and Him only. The authority to overcome all pains and worries; the authority to stand in the midst of the storms and winds without doubt, and not be moved. Christ knows you very well, and He wants the best for you and I here on this earth. There Is No Greater Love than the Lord's. Give Him Praise. God Bless you

Eyes of man are never satisfied

Proverbs 27:20 kjv. "Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied". Friday and Saturday night come around and so many people go to a club or a bar where they can "relax" with a few drinks, jump around with some strangers on a dance floor, and the flesh gets moved by all of this arousal in the air. As a result, the flesh plans on going back. Many teens are doing the same thing across this world, and they are going further into it then any generation before them. Many are addicted, bound by sin, and lusting over one another for self gain. Drugs of all sorts fill the party, and young men and women are falling over under the influence of alcohol and many other substances.  "Hell is never too full". As time goes by Hell just gets fuller. Man will never be satisfied as long as their eyes are upon the world. We need a revival, moved by the Holy Spirit, in this nation and around this world. Let us run to Christ, and pray for the people in this world and against the devil and his tricks. Come, let us stand together in our Lord Jesus Christ across this world. God Bless you all.

Wait thou only upon God

Psalm 62:5-7 kjv. "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. He only is my Rock and my Salvation: He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my Salvation and my glory: the Rock of my Strength, and my Refuge, is in God".  Sometimes it is hard to find the time to wait upon the Lord. We live in a world that is handled by time, and the clock on the wall seems to be in charge most of the time.  There are those mornings when the clock just stops all of the sudden, and the presence of the Lord comes into the room. This is when He shows us in our spirits that it is Him and not to be moved. These are the times when time stops. In this moment, when He touches our hearts, we know without a doubt that we are on the Rock of our Salvation, and there in His very presence we will not be moved.  Every second lasts forever, and our strength is renewed from that moment on. He is our Refuge and Defense, and in Him we do not lack. Finding time for the Lord might be hard to do, but it is so worth it when He walks into the room. Find time for the Lord, and you wont regret it. Give Him Praise for He is Worthy.

Walk ye in Him

Colossians 2:6, 7 kjv. "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him: rooted and built up in Him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving". An apple tree is not just an apple tree because of the fruit it bears. It gets deeper than that. Without the roots that came from an apple seed there would be no fruit. The Word of God is a seed that blows into the hearts of the listeners and seekers. If there is good soil, which means if the seed is not taken for granted, it will germinate into a fruitful and prosperous being. In other words, the person will be blessed, and the word of God will begin to take shape in their life. Being rooted and built up in Christ Jesus is the only way we will be able to face the storms of life and get through them. With your heart rooted in the Word of the Lord, nothing will be able to move you from His arms. As time goes by, so shall your faith grow, and bring forth fruit in due season. Obedience and faithfulness brings forth the fruit of the Lord. Give God Praise for His Love. God Bless you.

Persuaded beyond doubt

Romans 8:38, 39 amp. "For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending  and  threatening nor things to come, nor powers,  Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord".  What powerful words the Apostle Paul speaks. Nothing can stop the unstoppable, and there is nothing that can break the love that Christ has for us all. Let us look at this from the very depths of our hearts.  Is there something that is threatening your life in Christ? We all know ourselves pretty good, and we also know the things that are in our lives that separate us from God's will. It might be the movies we watch, the music we listen to, or the same old self rising up time and time again. There is always something more to learn and know about the Lord. Maybe there is not enough time in a day to find for the Lord, but as Christians we should make time. Let's take some time to examine ourselves to see if there is anything possibly separating us or able to separate us from the love of God, in our lives right now. Pray as the Apostle Paul speaks, "nothing can separate me from the love God has for me and I for Him". It's a fight for your soul. Keep your eyes on Jesus. God Bless you.

By the blessing

Proverbs 11:11 amp. "By the blessing of the influence of the upright  and  God’s favor [because of them] the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked". The words from one's mouth can really do drastic things. Blessing and cursing are in the tongue of man. Think about it, if we speak negative then we will see all things around us the same way, negatively. Then we walk into a negative world. Why let your day be overthrown by words that speak louder then what the problem really is? Words reach out to people and heal those that are feeling down. Words can change someone's day either for the good or the bad, just by the way the words are spoken to them. A city is exalted by the influence of an upright person, along with their home and the places they dwell throughout the day. God's favor is upon those who speak the goodness of the Lord, and the wicked can't stand it. In return, the wicked will come in with their words and influences to try to pull down the walls God puts around His children. So it is up to the child of God to not let the negative around them influence their words within their hearts. Give God Praise. God Bless you

The gospel preached

Hebrews 4:2  kjv. "For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it". It takes faith to do just about everything around us. I know when I get up in the morning, I have to turn on the light switch. When I turn it on there is light. This is simple faith. By faith and without a doubt, the coffee maker is still working in the morning. I hope this makes sense.  It takes faith to hear the Word of God, and faith comes by hearing. The Word was preached to those in the wilderness and to most of humanity today. Is there a hope in the Word of God we are hearing? There is only one Gospel, and it has never changed. There will be so many that wish they had the proper faith, just as they possibly wished in the wilderness. Christ is our hope, and there is no other way that this hope will come to pass. It is only by faith. There is a rest to enter into, the promise of salvation, but it only comes to the believer through faith. Draw close to the Lord, and He will draw close to you. We stand in faith. Our hope is in Christ Jesus, the Redeemer of mankind. Praise the Lord today with great faith.

Search me, O God

Psalm 139:23, 24 kjv. "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting". There are times when I need to fall on my knees and ask the Lord to search my heart. Am I in the faith and at the place where He needs me to be? Have I done all to glorify Him? What is still in my heart that hinders me, and at times draws me away from His presence?  Have you asked Him to search your heart? He will search it if you ask. He'll let us know what He wants for our lives, and the very things that keep us from standing upright in His sight. The Lord knows everything about each one of us. There is no reason not to ask Him to look deep inside your heart today. Let this be your prayer today; O Lord search me thoroughly, know me, and try me. God Bless you

He sought to see Jesus

Luke 19:3, 4 kjv. "And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him: for He was to pass that way".  Zacchaeus was a determined man. He was a rich tax-collector, and a man seen as a sinner among the multitude. However, when he heard that Jesus had left Jericho and healed the blind beggar, Zacchaeus decided he was not going to miss the opportunity to see this Man who does miracles. How exciting it must have been to follow Christ along with all the others, and anticipate seeing Him do another miracle. Zacchaeus, being a short man, could not see through the crowd of people or get through the crowd. So, he decided to run down the road to the tree, that hung over the road, and climb it. He knew he would not miss the Lord there. He did not allow the crowd or his stature to hold him back from seeing the Lord. He overcame these two obstacles. Does your heart have a burning desire to see the Lord? Today, so many people find it hard to overcome the crowd and their own stature, and they miss out on the Lord. Let's not miss out, whether we have to climb the sycamore, or break through the crowd of people who stand in front of our view. Praise God.

Stand still

Joshua 3:8  kjv. "And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan".  As the priests went to the banks of the flooded Jordan, the Lord commanded them to "Stand still".  There was no way to go around the Jordan or to get through it. The Lord said " Stand Still". These were the same words He spoke to Moses when the Red Sea was in front of all of the Israelites, with Pharoh and his army pursuing them. There is no difference in our lives today. When the flood of issues come in before us, or a great big problem arises and is surrounding us from the front and back; though it may sound crazy to some, and I believe it did to the many who stood at the banks of these waters, the Lord commands us to stand still.  Standing still is the last thing we think about doing. Our first thought is to question the situation. We ask, How can "I" fix this, how can "I" make it better, or what can "I" do to help? So many times we stop the Lord from moving and doing what He needs to do. Can we stand until the Lord makes His move first?  Remember, faith can move mountains and stop the biggest storms in our lives. Stand still, fear not, and see the Lord do the impossible. Trust in Him. He is God. Give Him Praise today. God Bless you.

Preach the Word

2 Timothy 4:2, 3 kjv. "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears." It is very important that we preach and teach the Word of God under the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. We must be ready to speak the Word of God at all times, and be ready for anything to happen. With the Holy Spirit in charge, there will be no worry of what to say or do, for He's in control. Too many times I have seen many get hurt by man and the way they represent The Word of God, because it was all flesh.  Without the Anointing of the Lord in the preaching or teaching, it is all self giving a word that is as dry as a river bed without water. It is void and empty. The time has come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. They will run to teachings that will suit their will and not the Lord's. However, if you have spoken the Word under the Anointing, you have done the job of Christ as a Christian. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works," 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. So be ready to preach the Word of God at anytime. Praise the Lord.

Faint and weary

Deuteronomy 25:17,18 amp. " Remember what Amalek did to you on the way when you had come forth from Egypt, How he did not fear God, but when you were faint and weary he attacked you along the way and cut off all the stragglers at your rear". We can't afford to fall behind in our walk with the Lord. There is no time to put prayer, worship, and the study of the Word on hold. This is the time to keep holding on to the Holy Spirit of the Lord. This is the time to push through, and seek a breakthrough in the prayer closet. Remember the many times when we allowed our day to go by without seeking the Lord, and how easily distracted we became by the world. The more we payed attention to our flesh the easier the enemy charged in and took over. There's no time to get weary and faint. We must stay active in Christ. Don't allow your flesh to get the best of you. We need a breakthrough! Lift your hands unto Jesus, and give Him praise when the enemy is coming at you, but most importantly, be ready before the enemy attacks. God Bless you.

Attend to my loud cry

Psalm 142:6, 7 amp. "Attend to my loud cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I".  Persecution of the Church is an ongoing threat in the Eastern part of the world. There's been a spiritual battle since Cain and Abel, and it doesn't look like it is ever going to stop. More than 250 million Christians, in over 60 nations, are currently living under the threats of persecution, and 60% of them are children. Teens in America are also being persecuted for Christ, and many will not stand up for Jesus once they are faced with persecution. They don't want to feel rejected by friends or even family. However, there is still a remnant of strong believers among us that are willing to go all the way with the Lord, that are crying out. Are we where we need to be in Christ? We should be standing up when the enemy comes in to devour. It can be overwhelming to stand up for Jesus if it costs us a long time friendship, a relationship with a brother or sister, or maybe even our job. Whatever the cost may be, the world needs to know we are not backing down from where Jesus Christ has placed us. Persecution will come, but are we spiritually strong enough to take it? Do we have the faith it takes to cry out to the Lord when the enemy of persecution is right in front of us? Pray for the many Christians that face the enemy of persecution today, and pray for those who persecute you. God bless you.

Jesus answered him

Matthew 19:21, 22 amp. "Jesus answered him, If you would be perfect [that is, have that spiritual maturity which accompanies self-sacrificing character], go and sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; and come, be My disciple [side with My party and follow Me].  But when the young man heard this, he went away sad (grieved and in much distress), for he had great possessions". So much can side track an individual from living a life in Christ. One can have all the needs of this world and not have Jesus in their heart. They can have all the wealth in the world, but without Jesus that wealth is just temporal, without a cause. One can proclaim Christ as their Savior, but with worldly possessions in the way and in control of their heart, it is quite useless. There will not be a spiritual maturity or a growth in the individual. They will run after the wealth and prosperity of the world. Has the Lord asked you to follow Him with your whole heart, and to become one of His disciples? Remember Jesus said " With men this is impossible;  but with God all things are possible". Keep your heart stayed upon Jesus. Praise God.

Be not thou therefore ashamed

2 Timothy 1:8 kjv. "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God." The Apostle Paul calls himself a prisoner for the Lord Jesus Christ four times. Yes he was in prison, but he saw himself as a prisoner for the Lord and not of man.  The Apostle Paul was a man of the Spirit who knew the Holy Spirit intimately. He was a man who would allow the Lord to move through him, no matter the situation, whether it be for life or death. He was a man that trusted totally in the Lord, without a thought of complaining. Paul was a man desperate to see the Gospel preached and manifested among the heathen nations. He was a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord. The more Paul was afflicted by the world, the deeper Christ would become to him. It was only by the strength of the Lord, that he was able to stand against all odds and overcome all persecution. "Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called".  We are not prisoners of this world, but for the Lord Jesus. It's our calling to spread and reach out to the harvest with the Gospel, the testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give God Thanks today. Praise Him.

Neither do I condemn thee

John 8:10, 11 kjv. " When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, 'Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?' She said, 'No man, Lord'. And Jesus said unto her, 'Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.'"  So many are quick to point the finger and blame someone else for their faults. I have seen this so many times in the House of God. At times, I have even found myself among accusers, speaking against a brother or a sister. Thank God for His Son who came to save us from all sin and self-righteousness. Jesus also came to encourage us and show us "Love" above all. We must have love for those that do not have faith or strength, and not judge them. Jesus shows us the heart of God and His merciful unfailing love, even when one is caught in sin. Our job is to love them that know no better, and to lift up those that fall. "He who is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her". We weren't called to cast stones at the sinner, but to show the sinner a Christ that is filled with Love and Mercy. Isn't God good? Give Him Praise for His Love

Follow not that which is evil

3 John 1:11 kjv. "Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God". Evil surrounds many people each and everyday. The darkness of the devil seems to be nonstop. Death is very familiar among this generation. It is seen throughout this nation in everything from video games, to moves on T.V., and the music played on the radio. So much evil floods our schools. Kids are killing other kids. Drugs are taking over the classrooms, and gangs are taking over the teachers. All of this evil is common among this generation. There are so many churches that are seeker friendly. They allow evil to sit in the church house, and push sin under the rug, as if it were not there. So much immorality has come into the house of God. Homosexuals now stand behind the pulpit preaching God's Word, without an ounce of conviction in their heart's. This world has become so far from away from God and completely out of control! We, the believers, need to pray and fast for the youth and our families in this last hour. It isn't going to get any easier. The battle has just begun. Do what is good and continue to follow Christ, our Strength and Savior. There is Hope. Give God Praise.

The fear of the Lord

Proverbs 9:10 kjv. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding". When one knows the Lord, there is a great reverence for Him. This comes when the believer seeks the Lord and desires more than the ordinary. Such a worship and reverence is the beginning of something so powerful and deep. This fear of the Lord brings wisdom to the heart of the believer, a deep understanding of the Holy One they serve. It brings a greater desire and a deeper intimacy to know the Lord. It brings a passion filled with a need to walk in the righteousness of God, and to let everyone know about the One True God. Walk in the fear of the Lord, and be ready to receive wisdom and understanding from God above. Thank God for His Love and Mercy in your life.

Tossed to and fro

Ephesians 4:14, 15 kjv. "That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:" There is so much stuff about the Lord out there in the world today. There are so many books and videos about how to be a better Christian and how to stay saved. We have church conference after church conference here in America, yet we live in a country that wants to get rid of God and everything about Him. There are people running to the next big crusade, but there is so little growth in the Truth of the Lord. Where are the disciples of today, the true followers of Christ Jesus. With so much knowledge at the fingertips of an unsaved world, you would think there would be some kind of turn around for the better. So many are tossed to and fro, running and carried away by selfishness. They become deceived by men. It's time we come into the unity of the Faith. It's time to bring all believers to a proper knowledge of Christ, growing up into Him in all things. We must allow God to build the body up once again in Spirit and in Truth. Pray to the Lord for the passion to reach the harvest. We sure can use all the help we can get. God Bless you.

For I know the thoughts

Jeremiah 29:11 kjv. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end". There are some things in life that hurt a lot. There are pains that strike deep into the heart, as if you have lost a loved one. The only way we can escape such a grieving heart is to run to the prayer closet, and let it all pour out from our hearts. In times like this, all I can do is cry out to the Lord. He reminds me of His promises. He reminds me of how He has plans and thoughts for my welfare. Not plans of evil, but of peace, a future with love, and a life of unbroken fellowship with the Lord. The Lord Jesus Christ is looking out for the best interest  for us all. His thoughts and plans for us all are only good and prosperous. They are plans and thoughts that go into eternity, and have no end. Seek God today, and search for Him with all of your heart. He will hear you, and heed unto your heart. God Bless all of you who read, and have been reading these devotions. Thank you.

Now we exhort you

1 Thessalonians 5:14 kjv. "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men".  Love is powerful, and it can do much more than what we can imagine. Without love, the work of God ceases. God is holy, faithful, and full of love. The only way the church can get the attention of the world is through the Spirit, and being driven by love and faith. Love and faith will warn those who are out of line, people who are disorderly and unruly, the loafers. How can one comfort another without love? It takes faith and love to reach them that are lost and timid, faint-hearted. It can only be done through love and faith.  V:8 "But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation".  These are the last days we live in, and Hell's gates are wide open. The devil is doing all he can to grab as many souls as possible. It is up to the Body of Christ to do all we can to speak the truth and to comfort others. We must help and give support to the weak souls out in the world. Be patient and continue to stand in the faith with Christ Jesus. There is Hope. Give God Praise.