He must rise again from the dead.

"For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead" (John 20:9 NKJV). Jesus has risen from the grave, has walked out of the tomb, and is alive, sitting at the right hand of God the Father in heaven above. When the disciples heard Mary say, "They have taken the body of Jesus and we do not know where they laid Him", they ran down to the tomb and found it empty with only the burial cloth within it. What a sight that must've been! They probably felt so fearful not knowing what had happened to the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. Immediately, the disciples walked back home puzzled about who would've taken the body of Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, Mary stayed back. While she was standing beside the tomb sobbing, Christ asked her why she was crying. For a moment she did not recognize Him as being the Lord. Then Jesus said to her, "Mary", and out of her amazement she recognized the voice of Jesus. What a powerful resurrection and great promise to the body of Christ. See, they could not understand where Christ's body went because they weren't studying the scripture. This is why it's so important to study the Word of God and to ask the Lord for understanding and discernment through the Holy Spirit. Just like the disciples lacked the knowledge of scripture, so do many people today who are born again. Let's not put aside the Word of God but grab a hold of it, and do not miss out on the gifts our Risen King bestows upon us. God bless you all. Amen

Looking unto Jesus

"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:2 KJV). Jesus suffered a terrible death on the cross through crucifixion. Crucifixion was common in the Roman Era. It was customary for a convicted person to first be scourged, then stripped of his clothes, and finally nailed to a cross. The nails were inserted just above the wrists, between the two bones of the forearm, or driven through the wrists. When one was nailed to the cross, there was a massive strain put on the wrists, arms, and shoulders, and it often resulted in the dislocation of the shoulder and elbow joints. Crucifixion was meant to be a painful and lingering death.  The length of time expected for a person to die from crucifixion could range from hours to a number of days. The physical death of Jesus Christ was incredibly painful. It was excruciating. He took it all for us, for everyone of us who have fallen short of the glory of God. He took the beating. He took the pain and the nails to His hands and feet. Look away from all that distracts you from Jesus Christ, and begin to seek our leader and source of our faith. Jesus is  the leader and source of our faith. Jesus is the Truth, the Way, and the Life. There's no other way but through Jesus Christ and the cross of Calvary. Praise God. God bless you all.

Bearing His cross.

"And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha" (John 19:17 KJV) Jesus and the cross brings victory to our lives. The Cross of Calvary is not just an image, a symbol, or something we wear around our necks.  It's more than that. It's power. The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ broke every chain of darkness, and it reconciles all things back to Him. The devil thought he had victory when Jesus went to Calvary, but it all turned around on him. How can you kill what is willing to die? We too must bear our crosses.  As the Gospel says, "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:27 KJV). Jesus' cross was different. His was wooden, but ours is spiritual. When we bear our crosses, we no longer rely on our human strength and endurance. Bearing the cross is giving up our human energies that leave us lying helpless and hopeless. Jesus said, "Without me you can do nothing." So, He asks us to take up our crosses until we learn the lesson of self denial. The ministry of Jesus was to show the power of love that the Father had for all His creation. When we deny ourselves, He becomes life inside of us, who encourages and brings us hope. Grab your cross, and allow the cross to build you into a faithful and self denying disciple of Christ. God bless you all.

The greatest of these is Love

"And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love" (I Corinthians 13:13 NKJV). Nothing stopped the Lord Jesus Christ from going to Calvary. Nothing stopped Jesus from taking the punishment, the brutal beating for you and I. Death could not stop Him, nor evil or wickedness. Why? Because He has a love that cannot be stopped by anything. God's love is not the same love we have on earth for one another. His love is powerful, faithful, and never failing. His Love oversees sin and is never moved. The apostle Paul gives us all a look and a glimpse at God's great love. Here in chapter 13, we see God's love and how powerful it is. Yes, we can love our loved ones, one another, or family members. However, can we love the stranger, those that are out there in this world as Christ loves them? Jesus did not stop loving us even to the point of death. He loved us through the turmoil and through the tribulation. He kept us in His Heart. Even when we fall short of the glory of God, He still doesn't stop loving us. Many need to understand that God does not take back what He has given. He has poured out His Son upon all humanity as a sacrifice, and through that comes a demonstration of great unspeakable love. We can have everything, but without love we are truly empty. "If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing" (1 Corinthians 13:3 ESV). Ask God for more love. God bless you all.

God is faithful.

"God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord" (I Corinthians 1:9 NKJV). The apostle Paul writes to the Corinthian church, giving thanks to God on behalf of the grace God gave them.  Paul spoke about how Christ died, resurrected, and left the church with the Holy Spirit, in order to fill them with utterance, all knowledge, and also to confirm the testimony of Christ. God is looking for fellowship. He longs for fellowship with each one of us. He sent His son that we might have fullness of life and be enriched by Him. God is faithful. He is so faithful that He gave us a Savior. He gave us a Savior in order to bring the ones that He dearly loves to salvation, that is all humanity. He could have given us anything else that might have saved us, for He is God. However, He sent His son as a sacrifice for us that we may be in fellowship with Him. God sure showed His love for humanity by giving us a sacrifice in order that we may be reconciled, made right and brought back to Him. What great love the Father has for us all. He is so faithful. We must also be faithful in the Lord Jesus. In the next chapter, the apostle Paul says, "For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified"(1Cor.2:2). Paul had no other purpose but to come to the knowledge of Christ Jesus and Him Crucified. That is the Message, the message that saves the sinner, sets the captive free, and gives the believer perpetual victory. God bless you. Amen.

It is written

"But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” (Matthew 4:4 NKJV). God says, "Get up! Get back on your feet and look up for your Redeemer draws near." When Jesus walked in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights without food, He faced the enemy right there at the end of His time in the wilderness. It seems like when we just come out of the victory, the devil's right there waiting to grab a hold of each and everyone of us. See, when we come out of the victory, filled and moved by God and walking in the joy of the Lord, the devil could care less about our victories. He is going to try to get that child of God trapped, tempted, and to make him or her fall into sin.  When Jesus came out of his 40 day fast, the first thing that happened is the devil showed up. Let's think about His fast. He went 40 days and 40 nights without food. He gave himself over to the Father and the angels ministered unto Him. His flesh had no place within Him, but that doesn't matter to the devil. The devil could care less if we fast 40 days and 40 nights or if we pray every day. Many of the great men and women of God have fallen into the tricks of the devil. King David fell as did King Solomon. See, when we come out of the victory, the devil waits like a roaring lion. He has time to wait. He sure has patience. He will sit there until he finds that opening, usually it's with a thought that turns into an action. Jesus did not allow the enemy to get to Him. He recognized that it was the voice of Satan himself, and Jesus came against him with the the Word of God. When we have the Word of God in us and we meditate on it day and night, we will remain in victory just as Jesus did. Get back on your feet and walk to the Lord. God bless you. Amen.

Forgiven

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, And whose sins are covered; Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin.” (Romans 4:7, 8 NKJV). Lord, we give you thanks and praise you, Father, for when we lived in guilt and shame you were always there to renew our hearts. So many people today are defeated by guilt. It seems like guilt takes over the mind and begins to talk to us. It lets us know how worthless we are and how useless it is to serve the Lord. So many Christians do not know how amazing God's forgiveness and mercy is. So many people cannot recognize that God is love. God is all forgiving. He sent His precious son as a sacrifice so that we all may be forgiven and redeemed. By believing in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are not only set free from all guilt and shame that sin brings, but we have everlasting life with the King of Glory. We have to believe, for there is no condemnation while walking in Jesus Christ. We've been washed by His precious blood. He loves us so much, even when we do fail. He has compassion and mercy that the carnal mind cannot understand. "Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end  intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful" (James 5:11 NKJV). Thank you Father God for such mercy. God bless you all.

I am the Vine, You Are the Branches

“I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5 NKJV). To abide in the Vine is to become part of God’s goodness and glory. When one abides in the Vine, they immediately become victorious over this world, for Jesus Christ becomes everything in their lives. A branch in the Vine that brings forth no fruit is purged and pruned so that they may bring forth fruit. We are not to remain the same, for when God prunes He cuts away the old nature. When we are pruned, we will begin to put our faith and trust in Him. The more we grow, the more we are pruned away from the old nature. The more we begin to trust in Him, the more we begin to grow in Him. As Christians and believers of the Word of our Lord and Savior, we will grow. When we put our trust in the Vine, we will grow along with the Vine. However, the moment we begin to reject and disagree with the Word of God, we will begin to wither away from the inside out. Growth comes through Jesus Christ and our faith in Him. He makes it very clear that He is the Vine and we are the branches. We must abide in the Vine. "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples" (John 15:7,8 NKJV). God bless you.

Seek the Lord and His Strength

"Seek the Lord and His strength. Seek His face evermore!" (I Chronicles 16:11 NKJV). Seeking the Lord should not be a hard thing to do when so many things move daily in our lives. Just like David, we must begin to rejoice because the Ark of the Covenant found its place and home. We too must rejoice for God's presence is everywhere. King David was so excited about God's presence that he appointed the Levites to minister before the Ark of the Lord, and He commanded all to celebrate in thanksgiving and in praising the Lord. Oh what a glorious day that must have been to see the people just praising God and giving Him thanks! What has God done for you that is worthy of praise? Just think about it. So many challenges and issues surround us. Maybe the enemy is knocking at your door, or trying to fill your mind with doubt and unbelief. David gives us the answer to overcome all of life's trials. We overcome just by praising God and giving Him thanks. Begin by seeking the Lord and His strength. We must seek His face in order to be continually in His presence. What a blessing it is to seek the Lord. When life seems tough, begin to give God thanks. All the thoughts and threats cannot compare to God's sweet presence. It takes God's presence to move the mountains in our lives. King David was not going to fulfill his call until he was in reach of God's presence. God bless you. Amen.

No condemnation.

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit" (Romans 8:1 KJV). Guilt and shame are the killers of our spirit. They are a branch from the root of sin. For they flood and consume the mind. Guilt and shame begin to throw thoughts such as: "You are unworthy!" or "You cannot make it. You're just a failure". Many young people come to church, hear the Gospel of Christ, and run down to the altar to give their lives over to the Lord. They surrender. We lead them in a simple prayer, we call the "sinner's prayer", and many will leave the house of God saved. However, a day or two may go by and that old familiar sin will come to mind. Just like a hook with bait on it, they go for the sin and immediately after guilt fills their minds. The enemy sees this baby Christian batting the water for their life, and he will come to them and make them feel even more unworthy. He's the devil. He doesn't care if they are just kids. By the way, it is the younger generation that is his target and what he has his sights set on. We must understand that we cannot fight this battle on our own personal strength. That is why God sent His Holy Spirit to work inside of us. The Holy Spirit exclusively works inside of our hearts and with time He will have all of us. He will be rooted throughout us. Yes, failure will come, but remember there is no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. The price has been paid at Calvary. The Holy Spirit reassures us that God is a merciful God, and that He is not here to condemn us but only to love us. God bless you all. Amen.

Stay awake.

"And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, What! Are you so utterly unable to stay awake  and  keep watch with Me for one hour?" (Matthew 26:40 AMP). Jesus knew His time was up here on earth. The hour of crucifixion was near. So, He and His disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane.This garden was a familiar place to them all, but there was something different about that night that struck the disciples hearts. Jesus asked His disciples to begin to watch and pray, that they enter not into temptation, but their eyes were heavy and they fell asleep. Jesus prayed that night in so much agony that even the sweat from His body became great drops of blood falling to the ground. He knew what He was up against. He could not go through it on His own strength. So, an angel appeared and begin to minister to Him and strengthen Him. Jesus shows us, the church, what we must be doing this last hour. We must be praying! We must be praying with agony for the lost, and praying to see our loved ones come in, to be saved, filled with the Holy Ghost, and sanctified. Today prayer is just as critical as it was in the Garden of Gethsemane. That night His disciples fell asleep; then they ran when Christ was arrested. Today we find many in the church sleeping and not praying. Many run when the anointing falls. It's time we fall on our knees, repent, and began to cry out to Jesus Christ. There's no time to give up, not in this last hour. Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation. God bless you.

The spirit indeed is willing.

"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak" (Matthew 26:41 KJV). The flesh is sure weak all we got to do is look around and see what dominates our society. We have a generation that is stagnant, cold and lukewarm to the gospel of Christ. We have young men and women raised in the church, but they begin chase after the things of this world and immediately find themselves far from Christ full of rebellion. Looks like we're losing the battle, but in reality God has a plan. So many times we fight for the youth of today just to see them stand at the altar praise God and worship Him. So many times I find myself crying out for their soul asking God to give them one more chance, God have mercy upon us, God forgive them, but I guess today ain't easy to serve Christ with all that surrounds us. But if Christ can save me He can save just about anyone. Sin is easy to come by, sin is openly expressed and given away in the times we live in. Morals have switched, what was once bad morally is now considered ok and good. This is what the generation is being raised into, moms and dads are also lukewarm, many have given up fighting for their own salvation, so what do we expect of the kids. This is one thing I do want to say is we got to get back to the Cross, the very cross that Triumph over every bit of darkness. It's not time to relax, but it time to pray and fast for this generation, for households, for our countries, it's time to raise a voice for Jesus Christ. God bless you all. Amen.

They followed vanity.

"And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that were round about them, concerning whom the Lord had charged them, that they should not do like them" (2 Kings 17:15 KJV). Christ has been rejected so much in the last few decades. So many things have come upon this world that has taken mans' eyes away from the true living God. Dark and evil spirits have come that gratify the flesh and imitate godliness. A religious spirit is determined to blind many from the truth, and it prevents many from receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. We read in the 2 Corinthians 11:14 that the devil masquerades himself as light. The devil did not only masquerade himself then; he still does it today. Many are blinded by the devil, and his games have confused and led many stray. Many chase after one thing then another, only to come out emptied, lost, and filled with corruption. So much rejection, that comes from the heart of man, is found among us. Christ was also rejected. He was rejected and despised by His own people. They did not even welcome Him nor make Him feel at home. So, Christ can sympathize with what many are going through today, those who feel rejected and alone. Let us not give up on what God has given us so freely. Let us not throw in the towel and reject God for some false imitating gratification that comes from the devil himself. Let's hold on to the faith. Hold on to the true light and fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ. You will not regret it. Praise God and amen

He came unto his own,

"He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:11, 12 KJV): Jesus is saving. He is saving them that are stuck in darkness with no way out. He came to save the hopeless, the helpless, and the brokenhearted. He is our salvation, our destiny, and our way out. There's no other way but through Jesus Christ. God sent His only begotten Son to save and redeem mankind from its' evil and wicked works, and to show us all His great mercy that He has for our souls. Yet, so many have despised Him, and many are still rejecting Him. They are blinded by the gods of this world. So much has confused their minds, and many cannot fulfill their own passions that they have been chasing. They are lost, with no life, for they have rejected the Light, which shows them the right path. They would rather walk in their own desires and on their own strength. How far they have fallen from their first love. How far they have gone away from what is true, pure, and morally right. Come on church! We have to take a look at our own hearts. Are we reflecting Christ or are we so consumed by our own problems that we cannot see beyond them? It is time to truly put our faith in the Lord, and begin to walk and talk the Word of God. God bless you, and thank you all around the world for your time and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

The tender mercy of our God.

"Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the day spring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Luke 1:78, 79 KJV).  God is faithful to His word. He sent His only Son to all of us when we were still in darkness, bound up by the past. It is just like on that spring morning when life begins to shoot out of hibernation. As the butterfly comes forth from its very own cocoon, true life came to this earth when God sent His only begotten Son. Christ brought light into the whole world so that all could see the true way, and He made a path for all to follow. When storms bring in the darkness, we must go to the Light of Christ, His light shines upon and gives light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. God's Son shows us and guides our steps as the darkness turns into light, and peace along with His glorious presence comes into the heart of the follower. What mercy the Lord has for all humanity who does not deserve such love. Salvation is given, sins are  forgiven, and mercy and loving- kindness shines on humanity's heart. What a beautiful blessing from a loving Father above. God bless you all.

Fear Ye Not Me?

"Fear ye not me? saith the Lord : will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?" (Jeremiah 5:22 KJV). Has America lost its fear for the Lord? As we look around at the new age culture, the new generation of technology, many have no necessity for the Lord. Here in America, we say that we are the land of the free and prosperous and that nothing can stop us. So many things have taken the place of Jesus Christ. There's no more fear of God. It's all about the moment. So many teens run to the next big thing that comes out. They buy up all the apparel they can possibly get, yet they are not satisfied. This is the way the Lord saw Israel, as a foolish people without understanding. Their hearts were consumed by the culture that surrounded them. In time, they strayed away in idolatry. Their hearts were given to the things of this world. Yet amid all this, God has tried and is still trying to get the attention of this generation through the Church. However, if the church sits comfortably in the pews, then what can we expect outside of the walls? We need to arise and cry out. Pray for the laborers of the harvest. We are almost out of time. Praise God. Amen.

Rooted and built up in Him

"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" (Colossians 2:6, 7 KJV). How precious our Lord is, who has redeemed us from the darkness of the world. So many times our situations look so helpless and hopeless, when all of the sudden the Lord shows us the way. Through these times our faith will grow, and it will continue to grow in Jesus Christ. As we grow more in Christ Jesus, our faith will also grow, and soon enough we will have faith that is not moved by circumstances that surround us. We as children of God continually grow even through trials of hardships. The hardships are there to teach us, to mold us, to shape us, and to frame us into what God expects us to be. The Lord wants us to rely on Him continually and not on the strength of this world or in the arm of man. He's looking for us to have total fellowship with Him and to have our hope and trust in Him. Our hope and trust must be totally in Him and not in ourselves. The more we rely on the world, the less we will rely on our Lord. If we rely on the world, our faith will never grow. We must stop demanding so much from the world and start asking, trusting, and relying on our Father, which is in Heaven. In today's society, many nations have the convenience of having whatever they need to live, such as food and water. So, faith isn't on the list to survive. As a result, we see nations and people dead spiritually.True convenience is being rooted and built in Christ. God bless you.

The blood of His cross.

"And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven" (Colossians 1:20 KJV). When we fail, Christ is there to help us get out of our failures. When the mind is filled with guilt and shame, we just have to cry out to Christ Jesus again and remember what He did at Calvary was not in vain. We must not let our failures and guilt decide who we are. Through the eyes of God we, as believers, are victorious. Through the eyes of God the Father, He sees the blood that His only begotten Son shed at Calvary, that is ever so cleansing us. Even if we feel at times that we are so far from God, we must not be dismayed for Christ is ever so near. Remember when we were so alienated and consumed by the wicked things of this earth? God did not reject us then, no, but He sent his Son to reconcile us back into His arms. We must not let the mind fill us with its shame and guilt. Satan will use guilt, shame, and many other things to keep us defeated and far from God. Remember once again if God did not reject us when we were so lost in this world, He's not going to reject us now for a little bit of failure. Get up and repent. We are victorious in Jesus. God bless you. Amen.

My own hear.

"The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me" (John 10:27 AMP). The sheep will hear the Lord's voice for they have an ear to listen to Him and obey Him. Jesus uses a parable to explain and illustrate to us what He's talking about. The parable speaks of the Good Shepherd, how the sheep listen to Him, and how they are acquainted with His voice. The shepherd watches over flocks of sheep, and over time the sheep become familiar with the voice of that shepherd. The shepherd is out there night and day with his flock. Rain or shine he watches over the sheep. So, the sheep are not at all fearful of the shepherd in the sense of him being a threat to them. The shepherd is found to be gentle, loving, giving, and looks after the very best of the flock. Jesus says, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His own life for the sheep". The words of Jesus describes the life of a shepherd. The shepherd desires to see the very best for his sheep, and when the wolves come he's there fighting them off. He also warns the sheep of any threats that come near. Enter in the door of the sheepfold today, and become sensitive to our Lord's voice. Amen. God bless you

Jesus said to him,

"Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me" (John 14:6 AMP). God is near to those who call upon Him. He hears the voice of the child longing to be with Him. God is near to those who desire to be near to Him. So, in reality it is very easy to get near Christ and to come near to God. For the Bible says that Jesus is the Door, the way, to the Father, and no one can come to the Father except through the Door, Jesus Christ. So, we learn from this scripture that if we want to go to the Father we must first go through Jesus. Scripture tells us Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life to the kingdom of God. True life comes through Jesus Christ. True life does not come through programs or church attendance, but it comes through faith in Jesus Christ. He is the Door to everlasting life in the Kingdom of God."I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out [freely], and will find pasture" (John 10:9 AMP). When one sees this truth, they will understand they cannot save themselves. So many people are trying other ways to find freedom and salvation. Many are turning to false truths, only to find themselves broken and burned up by them. The Bible says Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He guides us, shows us, and tells us the way to eternity with Him. Give Him praise today.

The name of Jesus

"And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus"  (Acts 4:18 KJV). The heathen will never understand why we, as believers, believe in Jesus Christ the Son of God. Yet, if the heathen would stop believing in the world, maybe they too would see the Light of Christ shine down upon them. The Son of God brings such peace to our souls and rest to the worried mind, but He is a threat to many in this world. So much persecution has fallen on Christians in many countries. Many of our fellow believers have been hung, beaten, imprisoned, and killed for their faith in Jesus Christ. The Word of God has power on the world, whether they believe it or not. The Sadducees and members of the Sanhedrin were also threatened by the the name of Jesus Christ. When Peter and John preached Jesus and the resurrection from the dead, the people were vexed and upset, and threw them both into prison. What do we expect? When the Holy Spirit moved through these men, people were healed, made whole, and set free. By the power of God's Word, brought forth under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, many men and women have become threats to governments and nations. You are also a threat to the enemy when you are walking under the authority of God. We can't lose what Christ has given freely at Calvary. Hold on to the faith. Be watchful, and do not let down your guard. Give God Praise. He is worthy. Amen.

A house be divided.

"And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand" (Mark 3:25 KJV). Father God we need your help. Fathers and sons are fighting with one another and mothers and daughters are coming against each other. Families are fighting to the point of holding grudges and bitterness towards one another along with hearts that do not forgive. We need your help Father. So many homes have been broken because of sin, which allows Satan to come in and take over the household. What is happening? Homes are being torn apart, dividing fathers from mothers. There is no longer a commitment in marriage. There is no longer a commitment to the marriage covenant between God, husband, and wife. Through all of this, comes a divided home. So many times the children get caught up in the middle of it all, and end up with a broken heart that is also divided in two. How selfish a father or mother can become. Father, we need your help. We ask why this generation has become so rebellious and disrespectful. Why are they are so loose in morals? The reason is because there is no more fight in the church for souls. I pray today that everyone of us will ask God for forgiveness and for strength. We need forgiveness because of our lack of understanding and commitment to Him. We need strength to overcome our hearts desires. We need a greater commitment to the call that He has called us to. God bless you all. Thank you once again for reading our devotionals.

Loving-kindness of God

"But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Savior to man [as man] appeared, He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but because of His own pity and mercy, by [the] cleansing [bath] of the new birth (regeneration) and renewing of the Holy Spirit, Which He poured out [so] richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior" (Titus 3:4-6 AMP). God's love appeared to humanity towards all men. His love appeared not by works which we have done, but according to His mercy, pity, and loving kindness. He saved us all. Many have taken the message of grace out of context, taking it far from the truth. They speak to sooth their own liking with smooth and comfortable words, while rejecting the truth. God's grace is not to be frustrated nor to be taken lightly, but it comes ever so freely through faith. The grace of God showed up in my life when I was weak, broken, and lost. The grace of God came when there was nothing else but pain. See the Lord told the apostle Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My Strength is made perfect in your weakness". Man cannot cleverly give grace. It comes from God and is given to us freely through faith. The Word of God speaks, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him". Our faith must be in Christ Jesus and what He did at the cross. With our faith in place, justification from our Lord Jesus will come upon the believer. I pray you study more and look to the Word of God for the answer to every question. God bless you. Amen.

Rich in mercy

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)" (Ephesians 2:4, 5 KJV). Every day the Grace of God surrounds us all. This grace is a free gift from God to all who live on this earth. It has been given to the lost sinner whose mind is filled with darkness, so that he or she may have a chance at eternal freedom. Jesus came with one purpose in mind and it was to justify all on this earth. Jesus paid our debt with His Blood. "But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ" (Eph. 2:13). He redeemed us from all iniquity by cleansing us with His blood and giving us a new birth, not by what we have done, but through His Holy Spirit, who carries out the work of regeneration in the heart and life of the believer. Salvation came when Jesus hung on the cross. He knew all was now finished and the fulfillment of Scripture was done. He paved the way for every man, woman, and child to have eternal life in His Father's Kingdom forever. Jesus did it all for us. He suffered, bled, died, and rose up on the third day. Our job is to have faith and to believe in Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Run to our Savior and let Him know how much you love Him. Praise God. God bless you.

Yet it pleased the Lord

"Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand" (Isaiah 53:10 KJV). It pleased the Father to see His son Jesus, bruised for our transgressions. God knew what the outcome of this sacrifice would be. Through His sacrifice, every soul would be given their right to life in the fullest. When Jesus Christ died on the cross, the law that could not bring forth salvation was fulfilled. Now all have their place in eternity with God through grace. Grace is a gift from our Father in heaven, and it is given freely through faith. Grace is given not because of our works or merits, but because of God's love for His creation. We don't deserve this love or salvation at all. For we all fall short of the glory of God, and God sees us fall so many times. "He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities" (53:11). How powerful are the words of God! His words are filled with so much love. God understands us, for we are dust. He said that "He will never leave us nor forsake us". God did what no man could ever do, that is He saved all humanity with one Perfect Sacrifice, Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us. Praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever. Amen.

Put to shame

"Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt" (Psalms 35:4 KJV). Lord, help us find our way back. Confusion has struck the youth of this nation and many across this great globe. Confusion is taking over their minds and hearts to where they no longer know what is right from wrong. Man has exchanged good for bad and evil for good. Our children of this world are growing up into this lifestyle. The majority of the children are being raised by single parents. Very few children have their biological mother and father within one household. The devil, being the author of confusion, has played into all of this, and today he still strikes the homes of the innocent with his evil lies and deception. I'm here to tell you that our Lord, our God the Father, is faithful and just to His word. He sees the chaos. He recognizes the hurts and pains, and He is about to do something about it. King David was crying out in the Psalms, pleading for help from the Lord. King David recognized the enemy was close. The only one that can stop the devil from coming near is the Lord our God. "Plead my cause, O Lord , with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me" (Psalms 35:1 KJV). Keep the faith, stand strong, and cry out to Jesus. He is able to see you through. God Bless you.

Ye shall know the Truth.

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32 KJV). Jesus is our savior. He is also the Truth and the only truth. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Jesus is the way to life, and we as His children can only experience true life by following after Him, our Lord and Savior. He came to bring light to this world and the truth that will set all free. This truth is the Word of God, and there is no other truth. So many people try to set themselves free by giving up a bad habit through a program. I tried this method many times, only to find myself caught up in the habits once again. Freedom was given freely two thousand years ago when Jesus was on the cross. He took all sin, the very thing that keeps us back so many times from being free or allowing us to know that we are free. He took our sin to the grave. I don't know about you, but I would love to see many more people walk in the Truth. If more people walked in the truth, this world would sure be a better place. Jesus is the truth, and apart from Him is nothing but false. So, if one makes his or her mind up to follow Christ, they are free. "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" (John 8:36). This is a simple Gospel, and it doesn't take a genius to be free. All it takes is faith in the Truth. God bless you.

Where art thou?

"And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?" (Genesis 3:9 KJV). Open the eyes of my heart Lord. I want to see you. This is the desire of a true believers' heart, who understands that everyday has to start with the Lord. From the beginning of creation God wanted and desired fellowship with man. God left His place in heaven, and came down to earth to walk in the cool of the day with man. I believe God looked forward to walking in the garden with man. However, that walk changed when sin entered into the heart of man. So, did the walk and fellowship with God and man end? Certainly not. God has not changed. He is still holy, righteous, pure, and faithful. He is always keeping His covenant. It is man that changes. Man is always chasing after his own hearts' desires. Many times these desires are not good but are poor,  and because of them we find ourselves walking alone, hiding, and even denying the very God who created us. "And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden" (vs. 8). Sin keeps God's creation from walking with Him. Sin truly separates one from fellowship with God in the cool of the day. God is looking down from heaven upon His children and waiting for one to walk with Him.  I believe He is walking with many this very second. God has done so much to see humanity free and in fellowship with Him. All humanity has to do is trust in Him. God wants to walk and fellowship with you today. Give Him that time. God bless you all.

Reconciled to God.

"For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, it is much more [certain], now that we are reconciled, that we shall be saved (daily delivered from sin’s dominion) through His [resurrection] life" (Romans 5:10 AMP).  As believers, we must continue reminding ourselves that Jesus Christ come to save the sinner. When the believer begins to trust in Him more, by having a relationship with Christ, Jesus surrounds them in His love and peace that reassures them that they are not alone or dead in sin. He came to save the lost of this world. Through His eyes and heart, it doesn't matter what ethnic group or past life we may have lived. When we walk into the presence of the Lord one of two things will take place. Either we will think this is total nonsense, foolishness, and hard to believe, or we will fall on our knees and begin to praise Him. God shows all of this world a powerful promise. If we have faith in Jesus, we are saved from the wicked powers of darkness that run freely upon the earth. "But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us" (Rom. 5:8). Jesus died for us! I wish this would stick to our hearts, Many give up and walk away from the Lord because of the sin in their lives. There is no need to give up, but we must get up and go to the throne of grace. "Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]" (Hebrews 4:16 AMP). There's no time to run away. God bless you.

By faith.

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God" (Romans 5:1, 2 KJV).  We are justified, made righteous in God's eyes, through faith in Jesus Christ and in His blood. God sees those who believe in Jesus Christ, those who truly trust Him as their Redeemer.  Abraham had faith, and his faith was considered righteousness in God's eyes. Hard times and struggles will come, but in those times we need to remember our Lord and Savior. When justified faith becomes real, it renounces all ungodliness and brings forth God's righteousness. Praise the Lord! Grace is given to us through faith. It teaches us to renounce all ungodliness and the work of wickedness, and it helps us learn to trust, to stand, and to rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. God's grace is powerful. It continues to draw us back to the throne room of God. "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world" (Titus 2:11, 12 KJV). Along with faith, grace, and salvation from our Lord Jesus Christ, God also has given us the Holy Ghost that continually lives in the faithful believer. The Holy Ghost is our helper, motivator, counselor, teacher and intercessor at all times. God the Father made sure we would all be safe and sound. We lack nothing. He has given us a way to overcome this world through the Holy Spirit. God bless you. Amen.

O wretched man that I am!

"O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin" (Romans 7:24, 25 KJV). When life seems so dim within the soul, when hopelessness charges in, when we fall into sin and feel so naked and ashamed, or when we feel so far from God as if He is not around, we must look up to God. These are hard times. These are times we feel like giving up. These are the times when some just walk away. Don't give up! Look up to Him, the One we believe in. If we do fall back and find ourselves once again in the darkness of the world, we must remember who has called us. Remember His very touch. We may not want to think about it. We might feel ashamed at the time, but we just have to remember that Jesus bled and died for the sinners of this world. We must cry out with all of our hearts, and Christ Jesus will put out His hand and once again place us upon the Rock. Struggles and failures will come, but just as the apostle Paul says, "Oh wretched man that I am"; we must remember that it is through Jesus Christ that we are saved and redeemed back to our Father through faith. Keep on believing and trusting in Him and in His very Word. God Bless you. Amen.