But He whom God raised did not undergo decay. Acts 13:37

Paul began to preach in the synagogue about how Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecy of being raised from the dead before his body would decay. This prophecy was fortold in Psalm 16 and most Jews believed it was referring to David. However as Paul points out, Davids body was never resurrected and decayed, while Jesus rose from the grave after 3 days, and lives forever

Once we understand this prophecy and how Jesus fulfilled it, as a Christian it gives us great hope and victory for the future. No matter how bad things are going in your life right now, even if your facing death. Remember Jesus overcame the grave and sin , and we have victory through Christ.

“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

This is what Jesus was saying, he knows you are going to have problems and issues. However there is hope because Jesus has defeated death. Jesus has overcome the world, and because of this you can have the peace of God which is beyond all comprehension.

This is why the resurrection is so vital to Christianity and our lives. The resurrection has changed everything , including us. As we can now overcome death also by the blood of Jesus Christ!

Heavenly Father, I pray that this message gives hope to the hopeless, that everyone understands that Jesus has overcome sin and death, and we are victorious through him in Jesus Name Amen!

When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” Acts 12:11

Things looked hopeless for Peter, he was chained in a prison, surrounded by guards, and planned to be executed in the morning. From a natural perspective it appeared this was the end for Peter. However God has the final say, and nothing is impossible for him

The angel that rescued Peter told him “Get up Quickly” Peter obeyed and the chains fell off his wrist. What would have happened if Peter disregarded the angel and layed there in pity and self-defeat. As Jesus told us “Faith can move Mountains” (Matthew 17:20) Even when our situation looks dire or impossible, its important to Keep The Faith, because our God is an awesome God

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; (Isaiah 61:1)

Peter was in a physical prison, in a pit of despair, where he thought his only outcome would be his death. Maybe today your are in a “Spiritual Prison” or maybe you are in a “Physical Prison” Know that Jesus came to Set The Captives Free!

Just as the song says, because of Gods Amazing Grace, our chains are gone and we are set free through Jesus Christ. Don’t lose your faith, fix your eyes on the “chain breaker” Jesus Christ

Heavenly Father, we ask that you set us free from our prison and from our chains. We know that you are the only way in Jesus Name Amen!

An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels Proverbs 31:10

Today we celebrate the birthday of my wife Heidi, and although I usually try to refrain from posting about personal topics, I felt it necessary to write about my wife today. Not only because my wife is the greatest wife and mother , but also because I  want to reflect on how important  she is and blessed I am to have Heidi as my wife.

Recently Heidi has been going through some health problems, and of course when going through these times, the dynamics of the family change. Heidi being superwoman and self dependent, has to now rely more on us for her for daily life. And although this can be frustrating and challenging for her , it provides us an opportunity to reflect on how blessed we are as a family to have each other.

The old question or topic of Christianity always is suffering, how can God allow this to happen? I feel God allows these times to happen, to bring us closer to him, to bring us down to our knees. I feel we have gotten closer as a family, because we are relying on each other more and also relying on God

Heidi is an excellent wife and mother ,she  is the center of our family. When she suffers, the whole family suffers because she is the heart of the family. We appreciate her more for all that she does for us! I know Heidi will make it through this because she is a strong and courageous person, and we know that God will get us through this!

Happy Birthday Heidi and Thank you God for providing , healing, and blessing us in Jesus Name Amen!

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; Acts 9:15

How can this be? Paul made a living persecuting Christians and now Christ wants to use him for his ministry? There has to be a mistake, this cant be happening!  This must have been the thoughts of Ananias and the other Christians when they heard the news that Paul was going to be “a chosen instrument or vessel” for God

However the truth of the matter is, it doesn’t matter what our opinions are. If we are truly Christians and servants of Jesus Christ, then we listen and follow his commands. Many people probably had bad feelings or opinions of Paul, so still don’t like him today. However God is not concerned how we feel , he has a plan , and his thoughts and ways are higher than ours! (Isaiah 55:9)

Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Even Christians today, instead of faithfully obeying God, they question his plan.  For example, even though homosexuality is clearly forbidden throughout the entire Bible, there are those who will try to refute Gods commandments and plan, to fit the worlds agenda and please people

Lean not on your own understanding, God has a plan and design that he knows will work. Stop trying to change God to appease people. The same was with Paul, why God would use him is beyond our understand. However he went on to preach the gospel throughout all the Gentile nations in Jesus Name Amen!