Sins are covered

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” (Romans 4:7, 8 ESV). All men have fallen short of the glory of God. We all have sinned in one way or another and are guilty of that sin. There is not one man on this earth who has not been bound in one way or another by the sin nature that we were all born into. This sin nature came through Adam and Eve and their disobedience in the garden of Eden. Overtime, men made a covenant with God the Father for the atonement of their sins through the blood of bulls and goats, yet their hearts or consciences were not cleansed. Evil still stood out from their hearts and gripped them. They found themselves worshiping other things rather than God the Father. Then God sent His Son to fulfill the law. "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons" (Galatians 4:4, 5 ESV). Jesus came and redeemed us by perfectly keeping the law, and above all He satisfied its penalty on the cross, which was death. Through Him, we stand in faith so that we might receive the adoption of sons. It is the blood of Christ that sets the heart of man free from the sins, guilt, and shame that has held man in bondage throughout time. Give the Lord praise today, for there is victory in the blood of Jesus. God bless you. Amen

The devil is Defeated

"You were an anointed guardian cherub. I placed you; you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked" (Ezekiel 28:14 ESV). The devil might be a little upset with you when you begin to seek God in a more passionate way. He once had the pleasure to be in God's great presence, but he lost it all due to pride. So, he doesn't like the fact that you are craving God more deeply than ever before. He's going to try to stop you in every way and form. He doesn't care who he hurts or steps on in the process of stopping you from seeking God. Satan once had his place there in heaven with God. He was seen as God's beautiful cherub, but the facts are that satan desires to be above God and to do his own thing. "You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north'"(Isaiah 14:13 ESV). All satan wants is to be worshiped, and in doing so he will try to corrupt and lead astray hearts of innocent men, women, and even children. He might be on the prowl, but we, as born again children of God, have the victory over him through our faith in Jesus Christ. We have him beat, and he sure is miserable about it. God bless you. Amen

Faith, Hope, and Love

"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV). God calls us all to serve Him in faithfulness and obedience, but in all reality we must know who we are serving if we are to be faithful. God, the maker of Heaven and Earth, is not just someone we run to in a time of need or in trial, but He is always there and ready to reach down and help at any time. He is always there through the good and the bad. The only way one will serve God or anyone else is if that one falls in love with the one whom they desire to serve. Love trusts and desires to be with that individual. However, how can we love Him when we don't even know him? How can we fall deeply in love with our Lord if we do not spend time with Him or have a desire to follow Him? When one falls in love with someone, it just does not happen in moments or when they make eye contact. The relationship begins to grow when they spend time with one another, putting aside their own selfish desires to see the other fulfilled and taken care of. Love trusts and relies on one another. It holds on to one another when the storms arise. Love is humble. It does not seek after one's selfish wants and desires, but looks after others. It is selfless and sees past sin. Our greatest example of love is our Lord Jesus Christ, who put aside His own desires to see ours met. He is the greatest example. Why not follow, cling to, and rely on the greatest example of love, our Lord Jesus. It is up to us to serve and follow Him, and the only way is through love. God bless you. Amen

Know how

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour (1 Thessalonians 4:4 KJV). When we first came to know the Lord, He let us all know there was going to be work done in our hearts. This work will last for a life time. God makes us into His very own vessels so that He can pour out His presence, the Holy Spirit, into us. This vessel must be molded, purged, and ready for the glory of the Lord to live within. It is always in the making. It is under the design that God intended it to be. God never stops working in the heart of man. As long as that man or woman allows the Lord to be first in their hearts, the Lord will continue working in that heart. This work is a lifetime work. God will form man into a powerful, humble, and meek living temple. He will form us into one who does not look upon himself as something of a high standard, but one who looks upon the hearts of individuals and their needs. A vessel is humble and is always ready for the use and very purpose of God the Father. This vessel can hold nothing other than the sweet presence of the Lord. There is no room for all other things, for the presence of the Lord is what this vessel was made to contain. Let us honor the Lord with our bodies and discipline ourselves to be that vessel for God in this late hour. God bless you. Amen

A vessel

"Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth [the material for] a vessel for the silversmith [to work up]" (Proverbs 25:4 AMP). We must be faithful vessels for Jesus Christ. We must allow the Holy Spirit to expose every bit of impurities in our hearts. We must allow Him to take us faithfully to the altar of grace in repentance, until we are faithful and obedient to His Word, to His nature, and to His attributes. He is looking for nothing other than a faithful man and woman, one who will deny themselves, pick up their cross daily, and choose Christ every morning. Jesus wants to walk with His children. He wants to talk and enjoy us, but we must long and want to enjoy Him also. His disciples walked with Him for 3 1/2 years. They were close to the Word of God. Jesus himself spoke to them everyday and taught them everything about God the Father. Yet, one of the 12 ignored the Word of God and found himself far from the Truth. Lead away by his own passions and desires of the heart, Judas ended up betraying Jesus after walking with him for 3 1/2 years. Judas went after what his heart desired, which was money, and that took him to eternal damnation. He did not allow the Word of God to touch him or grab his heart. It is the Word that transforms a man and woman into the image of God. The apostle Paul says to imitate God the Father as children imitate their daddies. The only way we can imitate God the Father is through the Word living inside of us. One can only resemble Christ, but only if that one has been alone with Christ. Whomever you hang around with is who you will become like. The only way the world will know Christ is if we to begin to look like Him. Get alone with the Lord this day and allow Him to grow inside of your heart. God bless you. Amen

Fit for the Kingdom

"Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62 ESV). Prayer prepares the ground for the seed of God to be planted. We must be tillers of the ground, preparing the way for the Lord, the gospel of Christ. We must be tillers not only in the church house but in prayer for the whole world. How can the Word of God, which is a powerful seed, remain in the heart of man if the heart has not been prepared? How can it began to grow if it is not being tended to in deep prayer and petition with our Lord Jesus? There's no way for that precious Word to grow within the heart of man without precious prayer. There is no way it's going to expand and grow into a beautiful tree of life unless it is watered in the presence of God through prayer. It is time we put our hands to the plow and not look back to the world or at our own desires, which can deceive us or lead us astray. We are all called to labor for the sake of the Gospel. The laborers are few, and God has called us to pray for the laborers. He's called us to be good stewards, not only in the house of God but in our own houses as well, bringing God's presence into our houses through prayer. Prayer gives the Holy Spirit entrance into man's heart and also allows Him to help us in prayer and petition. He also helps to lead and guide us when we leave the closet of prayer. Let us labor for the bread that comes from heaven above, Jesus Christ. God bless you. Amen

Sin brings forth death

"But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death" (James 1:14,15 ESV). Sin will always bring forth death, spiritually and then physically. Sin is satan's way to access one's heart and soul. Satan is there to destroy lives no matter how old or young they are. We can take a look around us in every form of media and see the acts of satan taking place. Families are being destroyed and loved ones are being forgotten by loved ones for the immoral ways of the world. Children are being abandoned because the love of addiction has grown greater than the love for their loved ones. Disasters have fallen upon many parts of this world. Murder and death is a common theme these days. Rebellion runs wild through our public schools and streets. Many youth are doing what they want. They are living lives of disobedience, and their hearts are hardened. Times are changing, and they are changing fast. The world keeps on expanding through technology and selfishness. So many teenagers are hurt, broken, lost, and rejected, and many are living a life without an ounce of hope. So many teens turn to drugs and find some security in them for a moment. Others begin to cut and harm themselves in such a manner that it becomes an addiction in itself. These spirits of darkness speak lies and deceive them into darker thoughts and actions, not only to harm themselves but also others. Can we not see this taking place among us? Let's not ignore what sin is doing to our youth, families, and society. Pray and cry out to the Lord. God bless you. Amen

Love The Lord.

"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind" (Matthew 22:37 KJV). Loving the Lord can be next to impossible without a relationship with Him. We won't fall in love with Him without getting to know Him or taking time with Him. However, there is a hope, a place to start this relationship. There is a place for all believers to find rest and peace. There is a place for those who thirst and hunger for God the Father. This place is a stone throw away from all distraction and humanity. It is a place where man, woman, and child can get away from the things of this world and find themselves alone and in the company of God. It's very important that we, as believers, grow intimate with our Lord Jesus Christ. It is very important that we, as believers, stay strong in the faith and do not coward out by life's circumstances and the issues that arise from the world. Today is the day of salvation. We must draw close to our King of Glory. He is our refuge, our strong tower, our stronghold, and the Rock of our salvation. In and through Christ, we, the children of God, are guaranteed life and eternal life with Him. When that great day comes, He will wipe away every tear. There will be no more crying, sorrow, death, or pain. We all have something powerful and wonderful to look forward to, that is living with our Lord for eternity. Seek Him and enjoy His company and fellowship this day. Enjoy Him in a powerful way, child of God. God bless you. Amen

Believe in

"Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God" (1 John 5:5 KJV)? Believe and stand for Jesus, who has overcome the world and has given every born-again believer victory over the sin nature and darkness. He freely gives us the power and the might to overcome this sin nature through the Holy Spirit. God the Father has demonstrated His powerful works through the Old Testament and the New Testament, showing us that through the covenant He made with His only begotten Son we also have victory by faith. Faith, is the key to victory. We, the believer, the born-again Christian, must have total faith in the New Testament, the final covenant. The blood of Jesus washes and cleanses every sin stained man and woman. It cleanses us from the contamination that the sin nature, through the world, has stained us with. Through the blood of Jesus, we have also overcome the world. Our faith in the finished work, through Christ and the cross, has made us more than conquerors. There is hope for the sinner and the dying men or women out there. There is hope for the suicidal, the homosexual, the addict, the alcoholic, the adulterer, and the brokenhearted. We are God's creation, made in His very image. Let's start believing and resembling Him. God bless you. Amen

Victory

"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith" (1 John 5:4 KJV). So many believers are trying to live a victorious life, but they find themselves losing to the sin nature. The cross has set men free, giving them life and the fullness of it. Jesus paid our sin debt by being the sacrifice and making a blood covenant with God the Father. We, as believers, must put our faith continuously in Christ Jesus and the work done at the cross. This is the only way to a victorious life. Jesus was broken, beaten, and given a cross to lay Himself upon. He did this openly, without saying a word. He did it for you and I. He did it to give us constant freedom and victory over the principalities of darkness. Our faith must be exclusively in Christ. Our faith must be immovable, trusting, and relying on His Word of truth. Unfortunately, most of the modern-day church is not living a victorious life in Jesus Christ. There are many bound and blinded that are assuming all is well, but inside they are empty and unfulfilled. So, they look for happiness and freedom in other things besides Jesus and the cross. Some live a life seeking freedom through adultery, lying, drugs, addictions of all sorts, immorality, sensuality, covetousness, and all other worldly ways. They walk around empty, confused, out of order, and looking for the answer. Jesus Christ is the answer for every sinner. He is the answer for the broken hearted person that wants freedom, but there is a price. They must want freedom above anything else, repent, and pick up their cross. Jesus is our victory. He has overcome and conquered the world! God bless you. Amen

Justified by His Blood

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him" (Romans 5:8, 9 KJV). Satan was stopped in his tracks at the cross of Calvary. Satan no longer has a legal right to hold anyone in bondage. Christ defeated satan and his henchmen at the cross. Christ's sacrifice was an atonement for all sin. Christ and the cross brings freedom and liberty to all who have faith in the work done through Jesus. Our sins have been hung at the cross forever. Every kind of perversion, burden, lie, adultery, murder, and evil that man was bound by has been hung on the cross. The problem is that many in the modern-day church don't understand the cross of Christ and the very work that was done there. Jesus freed us all from sin. He gave us the right to draw near to God without man having to do it for us, as in the days of Moses. Jesus made a covenant with God the Father through His own blood, atoning all humanity. Through this covenant, grace was given freely to all people through faith in the work done at Calvary. Grace abounds, which brings us to a place where we are freely forgiven, as long as we forgive others and confess our sins. Grace abounds, giving us mercy, even if we do not deserve it. However, grace does not give us a license to sin. Sin was done away with at the cross of Christ. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:23, 24 KJV). God is good, and He has made a way for all to receive salvation. God bless you. Amen

Jonah prayed

"Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish's belly" (Jonah 2:1 KJV). God will hear our cries, even if one is crying from the bottom of the Earth. The prophet Jonah did not follow the command of the Lord, but he chose to do his own thing, just like many today who choose to do their own thing, which is the opposite of the Lord. They may find themselves far from God, but they are only a cry away from him. Jonah found himself where he saw the roots of the mountain surrounding him. He was in the bottom of the abyss and going deeper and deeper. He was in hell. There is no escaping that point of spiritual death through one's own strength. We may find ourselves wishing we would've never done what we have done. Many in the church house today are confused, lost, and guilty of sin. They have gone too far. They have ignored the call and command of the Lord in order to do their own thing. Maybe God Has commanded a storm to rise in the midst of them, not to hurt them, but to get their attention and to hear their voice and their cry once again. The only way through a storm is when Jesus is among us. It is Him and only Him that can calm the storm. "When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord : and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple" (Vs.7). Cry out to the Lord. God bless you. Amen

Blotting out.

"Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross" (Colossians 2:14 KJV). Jesus took all sin from each and everyone of us. He took every ordinance that stood against us. He nailed it all to the cross, giving us a way to come near God. What man could not do through the blood of goats and bulls, Jesus did once and for all through His blood, making atonement for all humanity. We must draw near to God, and He will draw near to each and everyone of us. It is up to us to draw near to God, to seek Him, and to crave Him as a vital necessity of our lives. When temptation surrounds our hearts, souls, and minds, it is time to seek God and draw near unto Him. Do not let the enemy grab a foothold on you once again. Submit yourself unto God and stand against the enemy, firmly under the anointing and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Then, the devil himself will flee from you. He has no authority over the child of God, by any means. We have been purchased with the very precious blood of Jesus Christ. We are not our own, but we were bought by Jesus Christ. As long as we keep on pressing in through prayer, fasting, and reading the Word of God, we will disrupt the devil's plan. Through this disruption, satan will ever so try to trap us and bombard us, in order to get us relaxed in prayer and Bible study. However, Jesus defeated satan and all darkness at the cross. "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (vs. 15). Draw close to God, and He will come close to you. That is His promise. God bless you. Amen

Draw near to God

"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works" (Psalms 73:28 KJV). Let us lift up our voices unto Christ our Lord and Savior. Let's be found with Him and near Him. So that when He returns for His bride, the church, we will be found there. Let us take authority over the strongholds and the principalities of darkness in our lives, homes, workplaces, and our surroundings. Let us allow God to shine His light through our hearts so that others may see. Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to move, live inside of us, and to guide us in this world each and every day. God the Father has given us His very best, His own son Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is through His blood that we are purchased and made in right standing with God the Father. There is nothing else in this world that should take that place in our hearts, for Jesus gives us His very best. He gave His own self as a sacrifice for all of humanity. So, let us run to Him with a full heart and cry out in supplications unto the King of kings, our Holy redeemer. Let us love and trust Him with all of our hearts, might, and souls, and He will see us through every situation that tries to stand against us. Give God praise today, and allow Him to lead you and guide your life through the Holy Spirit. God bless you. Amen

Life abundantly

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10 ESV). Sometimes life makes no sense when one is fighting the good fight of faith. The spiritual realm is an atmosphere of its own, one that God has in control and will always be under His control. However, in the season when difficulties arise in our hearts and in our lives, Jesus is waiting for us to cry aloud to Him, who sits at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven above. It is in these seasons that we are being pruned by the Holy Spirit. He is cultivating our hearts for a brighter and greater future in and with Him. In these times, the enemy sees the spiritual cultivation and growth in our personal lives, and he is out to stop the construction that God is doing within our souls. He will try to come in to disrupt our lives. In the beginning of Jesus's ministry, satan attacked Christ with temptation, throwing desires at Him that are common to the flesh of man. The devil has not changed. He is still after the next best thing Jesus gave so freely, our faith and salvation. Satan has come ONLY to steal, kill, and destroy. He wants to break us from our faith in the Word of God, and he will make things look bigger than they really are. Try not to let the issues at hand or the storms we're passing through get bigger than they really are. There is light at the end of the storm and also Jesus with His arms wide open. Continue in prayer and fasting. Continue to diligently seek the face of God and you will find hope and endurance. God bless you. Amen

I am praying

"I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours" (John 17:9 ESV). Jesus did not start a new day or minister before He sought God in prayer. His whole ministry was all about prayer, and everything He did was based on prayer and through the power of prayer. He clearly shows us that prayer should be the first part of our lives in every new day. He could not do anything for God without prayer. Prayer kept Him in touch with the Father every day. We, as believers, are weak and fragile. We have to understand that when we pray with our whole hearts it not only brings God's strength in times of need but also His purpose to our spirits. The first church was formed upon prayer. They grew and found security, stability, resources, and above all a deep loving relationship with Christ. They knew without prayer the Source of Life, the Living Waters, would not manifest. It would all be in vain and without purpose. Jesus prayed with agony that filled His heart. We filled His heart, and He cried out for you and I. Jesus brought heaven to Earth through His prayer. He drew God near to man, and through our praying we also draw God near to us. It's up to us. It's our choice. If we want to see the Spirit of God move, we must move in prayer. God bless you. Amen

Pray and not turn coward

"ALSO [Jesus] told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not to turn coward (faint, lose heart, and give up)" (Luke 18:1 AMP). Cry out with all your heart, and open your mouth with a voice of praise to the Lord of Hosts. Prayer is our lifeline to God the Father. Prayer gets the attention of God the Father. Prayer gives Him latitude to move in the midst of our lives. His hands are towards those who cry out at all times. Prayer time alone with God is the most important time of the day. It builds us, strengthens us, and gives us what we need to get through the day. Prayer is the instrument to communicate with God. There is no other way to communicate with the Lord, except through prayer. Prayer is the only avenue to communicate with Him. Without prayer in one's life, that life is empty, dry, and void from His sweet presence. The following is what E.M. Bound says about a prayerless life, "Not to pray is a denial of God, a denial of His existence, a denial of His nature, a denial of His purpose towards mankind". We may clam Him, Jesus Christ, as our savior, but if there is no relationship and communication with Him, then one should not blame Him at the end when He says, "I do not know you". It's important that every believer finds time to pray. Christianity is empty without prayer. One cannot expect a victorious life on their own strength through a prayerless life. Reach to the heavens with the voice of supplication in the name of Jesus. God bless you. Amen

Deny himself

"And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me" (Luke 9:23 KJV). The word that the Lord Jesus Christ speaks to every believer, not only back then, but also today is to take up our cross daily. God has poured out His grace, His mercy, and His unfailing love. This is not to be taken lightly because His grace demonstrates His power in our weakness, which is something we do not deserve. There are some mega-churches that are preaching the message of God's grace, but they have watered it down and perverted it by man's own heart. This false message is leading many astray and away from victory over the sin nature, also known as the flesh. It does not speak of repentance or turning from sin at all. Some say that everyone is saved by grace and that it is ok to go on living life as they normally do. This is true to an extent. However, where is the relationship with Jesus and the communion with Him? Where are those who deny themselves for the sake of the Lord, His disciples? In these watered down churches one never hears them speak about repentance of sin, Jesus Christ, the cross, and its work of sanctification, much less the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit. Many men are still trying to do what only God can do, that is to save lives. Jesus came to bring us life, and He left us with His Word that brings change to one's heart and soul. However, it comes with one denying themselves to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you. Amen

But yours be done.

Jesus surrendered all His life in the Garden of Gethsemane. He said, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42 ESV). Have we surrendered all our of our hearts and lives to God the Father? Jesus knew the pain, torment, and rejection He was about to go through, but nothing, not even the past or what was to come in the future, held Him back from receiving His fate in the cup. He was about to receive the greatest heartache and heartbreak that man has ever placed upon His heart. However, when He surrendered His whole will unto God, He knew without a doubt that He was more than able to do what He was destined to do even before the foundations of the world. He picked up God's will. From then on, Jesus, the Son of God, pressed on towards Calvary, and there was nothing that could stop Him. Neither sin nor death could hold Him down. Jesus knew death could not hold Him down under the will of God the Father. So, just as we are on this earth, as Jesus once was, we must know, understand, and believe, as believers in Jesus Christ, that death cannot hold us down either, nor can it stop us. It is not the end. It is the beginning of real life. Surrender the whole of your soul, heart, and mind to God the Father and see and experience the Door, Jesus Christ, open. God bless you. Amen

The Cross of Christ.

"For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect" (1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV). It is a matter of life and death. Jesus Christ has showed us the way by His example of living and also dying. I'm not speaking of a physical death, but a spiritual one. The apostle Paul got a word from Christ to preach the gospel and not to baptize, because the preaching of the gospel brings truth and it demonstrates power. This is for those who are sick and tired of the sin nature ruling in their mortal bodies. Many people today serve Christ with all they have. They pray and have communion with Him daily, yet they struggle with the things of the flesh, the sin nature. Jesus gives us the victory when we exclusively put our faith in Christ and the cross. Unfortunately, throughout time man has created doctrines of other ways to have victory, through his own wisdom, only to bring failure as a result. Many have a greater faith and trust in religious things to bring the victory. For example, many have great faith in things such as the Lord's supper and water baptism. All of these things are ordinances directly from God, but they do not bring victory over sin to one's life. No one can have true victory except with faith in Christ and the cross, and Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. "I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope" (Psalms 130:5 KJV). Real life in Jesus Christ begins when one understands the cross of Christ, where many of us were baptized unto His death. Real life in Jesus Christ begins with faith in all that He has done and continually does for us. God bless you. Amen

Twinkling of an eye

"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed" (1 Corinthians 15:52 KJV). Are you ready for the rapture of the church? Are you ready to meet the Bridegroom in the air? Have you laid everything aside that could hold you back from meeting Him that great and glorious day? Have you repented of all of your sins and turned from them? The saints of old would've loved to have seen this day and experience it. They prayed and sought God for this time. They laid down their lives for the very Word of God. They desired to grow with Him. They hungered to follow Him. Their faith was so deep in Him that many died for Him. Is serving Christ as exciting to you as it was to those who were martyred for Him? If it is, then you are excited for the Rapture. So many of us are moved by the signs of the times in this last hour. Jesus does say very clearly to the church that great things will happen upon the earth before He comes back for His church. However, one thing we must be ready for is the sound. We must open our hearts unto the Lord, for the Lord will come with a shout and the trumpet shall sound. So, get ready to see Christ come back on a glorious cloud, hovering above the earth and snatching up His children in a twinkling of an eye. Give God praise. God bless you. Amen

A place for you

"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" (John 14:2, 3 KJV). Do not let your hearts be troubled. God has spoken, and it will come to pass for the time is near. Jesus said He would go away to prepare a place for us, a place where we could dwell for eternity with Him. He will return for those found in the faith. This is called the Rapture, meaning to snatch away or catch up. Jesus will come back for His bride, whom the Holy Spirit is preparing for Him. Every believer who stands in faith will dwell in our Father's house. Our Father's house has many mansions, and Jesus is there at this very moment getting it ready for you and I. The only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ, and there is no other way. Christ has clearly revealed a way for every believer to get to God the Father. Jesus came to this world to be the ultimate sacrifice, the final sacrifice. He came as the Bread of Life. He was broken, beaten, and bruised. He gave Himself as a sacrifice at Calvary's Hill for all humanity. His blood flood down the cross, making an atonement for all who call upon His name. Then, He went up to the Father's house, where He now sits at the right hand of God the Father making intercession for the saints here on this earth. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me"(vs.6). He is the Truth. Give God praise today and highly exalt Him in your life. God bless you. Amen

His compassions fail not.

"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22, 23 KJV). Great is your faithfulness, Oh Lord, for Your mercies are new each and everyday. Every new day with the Lord begins in the morning when we rise out of the bed. So, we start our day with Him, and He does not carry yesterday's issues into today. His mercies are new every morning. He shows us His love, even if the world stands against what we believe in. Circumstances may arise and try to bring us down. They may try to squeeze the best out of us, but when a child of God is down His Father is High Above. There might be times in our lives where we feel far from God, as if He is not around. Every believer has gone through this trial, a period of dryness. The Lord is there in the midst of us, even if it does not feel like He is. He is there waiting to hear our voice and waiting for us to grab for His hand. Many times the prophet Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet, found himself alone without encouragement or a response to his cry. However, just when he was feeling like giving up and when doubt had stormed into his mind and heart, he remembered something that restored his hope. We are not consumed because of the Lord's mercies. God bless you. Amen

Be diligent

"Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace" (2 Peter 3:14 ESV). We are looking, expecting, and longing for Christ's return for His bride. Our Deliverer is coming. We are living in exciting times. These are the days that the Saints of old talked and prophesied about. God has started to do something powerful in the church, through the church, and upon the church in this last hour. The Saints of God have begun to see the hands of God move and work miracles and wonders upon this earth. Be watchful, for there are so many distractions that have been aimed solely at the church. This has been planned by satan himself from the beginning of man. He is out to keep all believers from keeping their eyes on Jesus Christ. Many have gone astray by the deceptions from the enemy and given up on the faith. Let me encourage you in Christ. He is on His way, and He will come when so many least expect it. Christ is never late, but always on time. Just as we expect Him, He too is expecting us to be waiting for Him. He expects us, and He would love to see us waiting and ready for His return. "You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability" (vs.17). He has His hands reaching out for us all. Get ready. God bless you. Amen

Look

"Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see" (Isaiah 42:18 KJV). A man is blind and lost without Jesus Christ. A soul is burdened and heavy laden without the Bread of Life. Those who get trapped and follow the doctrines of the world are confused and easily deceived. Jesus came to be the Light to this world and to bring Light to those who live in darkness. There is light for those who believe in Jesus Christ, and it has been made possible at Calvary's Hill. Life is too short to be living on one's own strength and might. One could be missing out on the greatest life ever lived here on this earth with our Lord Jesus Christ. There are times, as believers, when the enemy comes in and tries to get our eyes off the Lord. He will cause a ruckus around us and in our personal life in order to try to get us to deny our faith in Christ our Savior. Remember, even in our most trying times God will not let us go. We have to remember that He is here at all times, walking with us. He said He would never leave us nor forsake us. He would never let us go. We must believe by faith, believe His Word. "And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them" (vs. 16). Don't allow the enemy to push and hinder you, because he lost all rights at the cross. We are the victorious ones in Christ Jesus. God bless you. Amen

Many deceivers

"For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist" (2 John 1:7 KJV). The youth today are being bombarded by yesterday's problems. They carry just about every issue that comes to their hearts and hide it there as long as they can. If that isn't enough, there are many things that are deceiving them, such as anti-christs and deceivers. They have entered this world, and they are leading many astray and indoctrinating this generation with immoral beliefs that are filled with darkness and half-truths. Demon spirits are seducing their young minds at a young age. They are grabbing a hold of them with violence, anger, lust, rebellion, and disobedience. Just like every generation before, this generation is also having a hard time letting go of the past. They are running into a lot of difficulties in this last hour of life. There are a lot of things that are attaching themselves to this generation that have never been seen before. The enemy has unleashed great demonic forces and powers of darkness upon the earth. Satan has come through the Internet, music, and videos. This generation is so easily consumed with it. Homes are being torn apart. Fighting, yelling, and screaming are common sounds to the walls of houses. Help us pray against the strongholds in our countries, in our nations, and in this world. Let us unite in prayer and intercession for our loved ones and for this generation. There is hope. God bless you. Amen

I seek thee

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is" (Psalms 63:1 KJV). King David was a man familiar with spiritual storms and spiritual deserts. He was a man after God's own heart, but he was just a man. This man went through a lot, even with Saul after his life. However, King David learned when the enemy came as a threat to his life, there was a strong hold and a place of rest and protection. He stood on the Word of God. As much as the enemy would've loved to break King David's spirit, he couldn't because King David knew where to run when the threats came in. Satan is out to deceive and tempt us. He would love to shake us in every way he possibly could. Satan is not after our spirit as much as he is after our faith. If he can get a little bit of faith broken off of the hearts of the believer, he will not rest until he gets it all. He is so determined to defeat us. There's no time to relax or go through the motions, but it's time to stand in faith against the onslaughts and the fiery arrows of the enemy. It is constant faith in Jesus Christ that brings us to the rock of salvation. King David never lost hope, even in the driest times or when the enemy stared at him. He was determined to reach Christ. "My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me"(vs.8). King David stood in God's truth, and so shall we. God bless you. Amen

Waves beat

"And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full" (Mark 4:37 KJV). Without warning, the sky got dark and the clouds rolled in. What started off as a good and bright day, now seemed gloomy. The disciples were about to learn a lesson on faith in a mist of a storm. Jesus is our great teacher. He was showing His disciples that as long as we are here on this earth storms will arise from out of nowhere. He was in the stern of the boat sleeping, but up on top there was a hurricane like storm putting fear in these men of God. There are some issues in life that we, as men, can take care of. However, when the storms that surround our hearts, our minds, and even our homes are so big, we find ourselves powerless and unable to see through them. At all times, Jesus must be in the boat. Fear not for the Lord is there with you, just call upon Him. As followers of Jesus Christ, there will be many powerful times and moments in our lives where God will demonstrate His great love, mercy, and grace to us. However, through this great journey of living a life with Christ and following after our Savior, there will be storms that will arise in the midst of us. The storms are spiritual, and they're here to try our faith, to build us, and to mature us into greater students and disciples for our Savior. Storms will come in many ways. Storms can come through family, in the workplace, in the church house, or in marriage. Through it all, the Lord is there in the midst of us and with us in the storms. He guarantees our safety, as He stands between us and the waves of life, that blow the winds of doubt and unbelief. He is there with us. Reassure yourself, call upon Him, and grab for Him. God bless you. Amen

Transgress

"Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord's people to transgress" (1 Samuel 2:24 KJV). The priests were corrupt, and they were not about to change their minds because their hearts were already hardened and filled with deception. They had no knowledge of God or even a desire to know Him. They allowed their hearts to chase after the passions of the flesh. They had already gone too far, without any desire to change. They defiled themselves and the women who were dedicated to the house of God. We often wonder, how can one go so far? Or how can one who knows Christ allow themselves to be used, led astray, and captured by the enemy? It all has to do with man's heart. It has to do with allowing the flesh to arise and take control over the heart once again. Hophni and Phinehas made themselves fat with the chiefest of all the offering of Israel. How many modern-day preachers have made themselves fat by making the Word of God merchandise? Unfortunately, many have used the church without discerning it, and the enemy cunningly and subtly begins to make it into a business and lifestyle. Their hearts are being turned away from Calvary to their own pocketbooks. We live in times that are no different then when Eli's sons offered in the house of God. Be watchful and on your guard. The devil is out to steal, kill, and destroy. God bless you. Amen

They knew not The Lord

"Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and hothey lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle ofcongregation" (1 Samuel 2:22 KJV). "The sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not The Lord" (vs. 12). The sons of Eli perverted the alter, the sacrifice, and the house of God. The Word of God says, they w"worthless" because they had no knowledge of the Lord. They did everything for themselves and could careless about the House of God. There was a time when the Light of God did not shine in the temple of God. It was a dark time because there was no voice from the Lord. There were no words coming from God the Father. Eli, the priest, was going blind in his eyes, and not only was he losing his sight, but his heart also grew spiritually blind. He did not recognize the severity of his two son's actions and what they were doing in the temple of God. These two young boys were taking advantage of everything God had to offer to the children of Israel. They were playing in the house of God and laying with the women in the doorways of the tabernacle. This grieved God greatly. Just like every other time, when man's heart gets in the way, God shoots forth a greater plan. God isn't going to move with a man that wants to do his own thing. The Light of the Lord no longer had a desire to stay lit in the tabernacle of God because sin took dominion in the door. As long as there is still sin hiding and harboring within us, the Light of God will not light up inside of us. One will become barren and useless for the kingdom of God. Sin stops and separates God from man. But God always finds someone willing to humble themselves. Is that you? God bless you. Amen

I sought him.

"By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not" (Song of Solomon 3:1 KJV). Where are you my beloved? This is the voice of one who has lost the anointing of God. On the outside, everything seems good and blessed, but in the inside they are being eaten up by their issue. King Solomon had a lust problem that took his heart away from the Lord. He was a man who had riches, wealth beyond all measures, cattle, fame, and fortune. However, lust for strange women lead him to the most lonely life, a life apart from the Lord. He lived a life that was lifeless, without meaning just another empty day. He made more and grabbed for more, assuming that his heart would find comfort, which it did for a minimal time. We who know the Lord are not ignorant to the enemy's game and temptations. It is very clear to every born-again child what is right and what is wrong, what is light and what is darkness. Unfortunately, the minute he or she begins to flirt with the thing that satisfies the flesh, it will soon take total control of their hearts. It will leave that person empty on the inside, without genuine life. Solomon knew better. The Lord showed Himself to him twice in his life. He preached powerful messages that came from Heaven itself. However, sin is no respecter of any one. He was lost in his lust, always looking to satisfy it. He had building after building, house after house, orchards, pools, exotic animals, gardens, horses, chariots, gold, silver, 700 wives, and 300 concubines, yet his lust was not satisfied. All this could not satisfy the wisest man's heart, and eventually he realized it was all vanity and without purpose. He looked for the Lord, but he could not find Him. "I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer" (Song of Solomon 5:6 KJV). Lust is never satisfied. It has a hunger and thirst of its own, and it has a hard time taking no for an answer. There's only One that brings us victory from the flesh, Jesus Christ. God bless you. Amen