“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

Do you ever think maybe you were born by accident? Or maybe you were a mistake or random act? Consider what God told Jeremiah “Before he was even born, he was chosen by God”. Now you might say well God is just talking to Jeremiah, but this wasn’t the only person God has said this to in the Bible.

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalms 139:16

God said the same thing to David, see God is the creator and giver of life. When he decided he had a purpose and plan for your life, he created you.  God breathed his Spirit or “Ruach” into your body which is your living soul (Genesis 2:7) A body without a soul is still dead until God breathes his Spirit into you.

Once you understand this, you understand you are not an accident or mistake. God has a purpose and plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11) Its up to us to find out what is our “Devine Destiny” God has put us here for.

Understand this , you have been “Set Apart”, you have been chosen by God to be here today. Give thanks to your Heavenly Father and Creator in Jesus Name Amen

Then a cloud formed, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is My beloved Son, listen to Him!” Mark 9:7

Multiple times in the Bible, God confirmed who Jesus was. He confirmed he is the Son of God and we should listen to him. This happened at the baptism of Christ and here at the Transfiguration. To reject Jesus is to reject God

When Jesus brought Peter, John , and James up to the mountain to see God, they were terrified. Jesus became Transfigured just as he is today in Revelation. Another reason Christ was brought here is to be our mediator between us and God. The awesomeness of God would be to overwhelming for most to experience, so he sent his Son , in his image, to reveal himself to us.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6

Nobody comes to God except through his Beloved Son , Jesus Christ. Through Christ we have been redeemed, and we are worthy to stand before almighty God. Without Christ we have been separated from God because of our sins and transgressions. There is one mediator between God and man,  and its Jesus Christ  (1 Timothy 2:5)

So as God commanded “ Listen to Jesus”, read the Gospels and teachings that Christ has sent us. Follow the way, truth, and life and you will find God in Jesus Name Amen

“Do we not all have one father? Has not one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously each against his brother so as to profane the covenant of our fathers? Malachi 2:10

In a world full of racism and division, its important to remember we are all one race, the human race. We are all made in the image of God our Father. I truly believe when people really understand God and Creation, they are more accepting, because they understand skin deep we all have One Father.

We need to stop looking at each other from a skin level, and look at each from a spiritual level. The new Covenant of God through Jesus Christ broke down the walls and boundaries at the cross. No longer is the Covenant of God just a Jewish thing but its now are human race thing because of the blood shed by Jesus Christ.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28

There is no more justification for hate, God has torn down the walls of segregation. As the Bible says “We are all one through Jesus Christ” When you understand this concept, you begin to understand what Jesus had accomplished at the cross.

Yes there will still be some who hate and are racist, but they are not justified by God. They are children of Satan and will have no place in the Kingdom of Heaven. Until you become like a Child again, you will not see the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 18:3) Meaning Children are not born racist or full of hate, they are taught this behavior. Until we transform our hearts and minds back to innocence, we won’t see the Kingdom of Heaven.  But though Christ we have become one, Children of God, in Jesus Name Amen

“I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat  Mark 8:2

Jesus was moved with compassion when they realized, all these people who have been following and  listening to him  for days, didn’t have any  food.  Jesus could have just told the people to go home, but he didn’t. He wanted to provide for them , the same God wants to provide for  you.

At first glance, it would seem impossible to feed 4 thousand people with 7 loaves of bread. But remember our faith is what activates Gods miracles not our understanding. Notice the number of loaves is 7, the symbolic number of completion. One blessing from Jesus and problem solved.

But yet even after all the miracles the disciples had witnessed they still lacked faith. When everyone left and the disciples got into the boat, they began to worry about not having food again. Jesus became so frustrated by their lack of faith. He asked them “Do they still not understand?” (Mark 8:21)

Unfortunately most of us are just like the disciples. No matter how many blessings or miracles God has performed in our lives, we always focus on our current problem. We need to stop focusing on our problem and focus on our “Problem Solver”.

Remember Jesus has compassion for you also, he wants to provide and heal you. Have faith and trust in him in Jesus Name Amen

“Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.” Mark 7:8

One of the many reasons Jesus came was to show us a true relationship with God. When God gave us The Law or Torah, it was meant to be a good thing. It was like instructions a Father would give their child. However man turned the Law into a device used to control and oppress people. Religion eventually turned into a big business while controlling people.

Jesus told the religious leaders they are “Hypocrites”, they twist the Word of God and use it for their benefit. When you perform rituals or traditions of men, ask yourself is this Biblical? Did God really command this or is this a tradition man has imposed on us?

Am I saying all traditions are bad? No , but its important that we Trust in the Word of God and not man. Don’t just blindly follow traditions because someone tells you to, study the Bible and find out for yourself if this is truly what God wants.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6

If we truly want to get to God, there is only one way Jesus Christ. No religion will lead you to God, only through his Son can we be redeemed and obtain a relationship with our Heavenly Father. If you truly want to find God, follow Jesus, he was sent here to show you the way in Jesus Name Amen