Monthly Archives: April 2016

Seek God

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8

Many times were waiting for God to do something, maybe your waiting for him to show you a sign or perform a miracle? But what are we doing to show him our love towards him? If we pray without ceasing, continually seek God, he will reveal himself to us. God will answer our prayers just don’t give up!

Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? Matthew 7:9-10

Anyone who is a parent or loves someone deeply knows you only want to give the best. God is our Heavenly Father and we are his children thru Jesus Christ. He wants to give you the best also, but we also must learn patience and obedience. Everything has a time and season, nobody knows perfect timing better than God

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Matthew 7:11

The gifts we have received and are yet to receive from God are overwhelming. For us to be given the gifts of eternal life and The Holy Spirit we should be eternally thankful for his grace and mercy

Keep seeking God, keep knocking on the door, keep asking and you shall receive. You are a Child of God in Jesus Name Amen

Mind of Christ

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: Philippians 2:5-6

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ? Do we know or appreciate the sacrifice and love Jesus demonstrated to us all? Jesus who is The King of Kings yet was willing to be the Lamb that was slain, can we understand this true love?

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:7-8

Jesus who became God in the flesh, lowered himself below the angels to become our servant and to take our death for us. How many of us would be willing to lower yourself for others? Not only others who love you but others who hate you and even murdered you? This is the love of God that was demonstrated thru Jesus Christ

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

But make no mistake about it Jesus is the name above all names and every knee will bow and everyone will confess Jesus is Lord! Jesus came as The Lamb to save us and will be coming back as The Lion to restore his Kingdom.

Renew your mind like Christ, Love your neighbor as yourself, forgive and you shall be forgiven. One day every tear and sorrow will be removed and we will rejoice with Jesus Christ Amen

Peace Be With You

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:13-14

How can we have peace in world full of chaos? How can there be peace on Earth while the world continues to remain at war with each other? The answer is simple; it’s the peace of Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

Jesus gives us true inner peace, not the fake peace the world offers us. Jesus has overcome the world, he has conquered death and through him we can have eternal life. So because of this we can have the peace of hope in Jesus Christ

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

When we keep our hearts and minds filled with the joy of The Lord, the peace of God fills us. We can have peace knowing that no matter what happens to us, we will overcome it. There is nothing greater than the power of Jesus Christ, who broke every chain and sets us free.

If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. Isaiah 48:18

God tells us we can have Peace like a river if we just listen to his commands, there is nothing more valuable than peace. Doesn’t matter how much money you have or possesions, if you have no inner peace, life is unbearable.

But if you put your hope and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ, we can do all things through Christ in Jesus Name Amen

 

 

Road to God

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

One of the strongest statements made by Jesus is this scripture. What is Jesus revealing to us here? He’s revealing that he is the only way to God and Heaven. We live in a world that preaches there are many roads to heaven. But make no mistake about it, Jesus is the only way to Heaven.

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. Exodus 3:14

Notice in the beginning of his statement he identifies himself as “I AM”. Jesus has identified himself as “I AM” seven times throughout his ministry. Why? Because Jesus is revealing his unity with God, The Jews understood this because they knew the scriptures of the Torah. When you understand this you understand Jesus is speaking by the authority of God

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God Romans 3:23

So why is Jesus the only way? The simple answer is sin, we are all sinners and all have fallen short to the glory of God. We need to understand that sin separates us from God because its an act of rebellion to God. Nobody has ever walked the planet sinless except Jesus Christ

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

We need to understand the seriousness of sin, sin equals death. Without Jesus we will perish, but because Jesus took the punishment for our sins we can be granted eternal life.

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2

Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, nobody else could have accomplished this because Jesus was the only one who is sinless and righteous. The word became flesh so we can live

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

The word “begotten” means one of a kind or unique. Jesus is the only one, the Messiah, The Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world. That is why he is The Truth Life and Way to Heaven in Jesus Name Amen

 

Trial By Fire

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 1 Peter 1:7

Sometimes you need to be broken before you can be fixed. When we submit ourselves to God, he can then go and work his blessings in our lives. Most times we are our biggest enemy, putting ourselves in bad situations or following the wrong things.

But even as Christians, we will still face trials and tribulations, however we can have peace knowing we will always be victorious thru Jesus Christ

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 1 Peter 1:8

Blessed are those who don’t see but still believe, we can see the power of God working through our lives and others by The Holy Spirit. Signs and wonders happen on a daily basis, the question is our we paying attention enough to notice them?

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:9

We can overcome the world because Jesus has overcome the world. We have a savior and a redeemer, who will fight for you with the greatest force in the universe. When you understand this, whatever situation your in, you can have peace knowing that you will prevail

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 1 Peter 1:10

Prophets had to wait thousands of years before Jesus came to this Earth and saved us, we are fortunate because it is already finished. By the grace of God through Jesus Christ we are already redeemed, thru this hope we can survive the trials of fire in Jesus Name Amen

Faith Hope Love

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 1 Corinthians 13:11

Before we understood God and accepted Jesus in our hearts, we viewed the world very differently. Things like money and prestige seemed very important, but when your eyes are opened to Gods plan, you realize the things of this world are temporary and pointless.

Becoming a Christian is like going thru childhood, at first you may not understand Gods word and still do reckless things, but as you grow stronger and wiser, Gods word begins to speak to you and your ways are guided by The Holy Spirit

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Our lives and how we live them out matter, one day you will stand face to face with Jesus and you will account for your life. Do you truly serve it the best you could or did you squander your time on self-indulgence?

Even though life can be a daily struggle we need to stay prepared for that day. To stay strong in The Lord and to live like Jesus. The greatest gift of all is the giving of yourself

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

The gifts giving to us by God are Faith, Hope, and Love. Doesn’t matter how much money or fame you have obtained, if you don’t have these, you have nothing. Through Jesus Christ we have Faith, Hope, and Love because he’s defeated all enemies including death.

Through Christ we can have the Peace of God because of our Faith, Hope, and Love delivered to us from the crucifixion to the resurrection. There is no greater power in the universe than the power in the name of Jesus Amen

 

God Revealed

If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:7

A great revelation that Jesus taught here seems to be missed but many still today. Previously it was said nobody has ever seen God including Moses. But Jesus became God in the Flesh now the world has seen God. For Jesus is the image of God and gave us the personal relationship with God

Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? John 14:8-9

The disciples, though seeing the many miracles of God, still didn’t understand this revelation. And they insisted on still being showed God, obviously Jesus feeling a bit insulted as he has shown us the power of God. As Jesus said “Anyone who seen Jesus has seen God”

Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. John 14:10

Jesus is God in the Flesh, many still don’t understand this or many deny this but this is the truth. If you want to know God or have a personal relationship with your creator, then accept Jesus into your heart and you will know God

Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. John 14:11

When you understand the Trinity you understand the relationship between the Father and Son. If you deny the Trinity you don’t truly understand the power of God and his plan to save us thru his only Begotten Son Jesus Amen

Gods Ways

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the -heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9

Sometimes life can seem overwhelming because we don’t have control of every situation. Sometimes its seems like your in a dead end with no hope. But we need to understand and realize that Gods plan is always greater than our plan.

We need to learn to trust in God and allow him to direct our steps and show us the way. It can be scary and almost feel your vulnerable by doing this, but when you put your faith in God, all things are possible.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

A lot of times in life we lean to much on our own understanding and not Gods ways. We think this can’t be logical or this could never happen, but Gods ways are higher than our ways, he knows the beginning from the end.

When we submit to Gods plan he will then make our path straight. Right now you might feel like your on a roller coaster full of ups and downs. Your life may feel unstable or out of control but God is our rock and foundation. When we stand on his word you will never fail

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

You are a Child of God and he wants to see you succeed, he doesn’t want you to fail. But you must trust in him with all your heart. Trust in his word and promises to you. Don’t get sidetracked by your own agendas, stick to Gods plan and you shall prosper.

So when your feeling lost, defeated, or hopeless. Call upon The Lord and you shall be saved, he is the lamp that guides our feet in Jesus Name Amen

 

God Is For Us

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

You may be going through a hard time right now, feeling like you are walking through the valley of death. But know the God is with you and won’t forsake you! When we know that God is on our side we can fear no evil, because God wont forsake the righteous

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6

God wants us to be a warrior and not a worrier, I know this sounds cliché but its true. Cast all your cares upon God, don’t try to take on this life alone. When we believe and know the Almighty God is on our side its easy to be strong and courageous.

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Isaiah 54:17

Satan is going to try to destroy you, just like when he thought he destroyed Jesus at the cross. Little did he know God used the cross to defeat Satan and death forever. Whatever Satan is trying to use to destroy you, God will use it to your victory. Trust in The Lord, he has a plan for you and your life.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Roman 8:31

When God is on our side, who can stand against us? Who can stand against the Creator of the Heavens and Earth? Who can stand against the one who breathed his Spirit into dust and created mankind? Nobody can, not even Satan. When you have God on your side, you are Victorious in Jesus Name Amen