May 21, 2015

OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN, CONTINUE TO BRAG, BECAUSE WE ARE NOT GIVEN UP!!

“The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.”  You’re in a “middle of a wonderful dream. You’re riding the ocean waves with your family when BAM! along comes a giant sea creature poised for attack.

You begin to thrash away in bed, trying to fight off the monster. When you call out, your mother comes in to see what’s wrong. “It’s all right,” she says, “You had a bad dream,” and now you’re awake. safe in your mother’s arms” (KidsHealth)

My friends, it is probably safe to say throughout our childhood, we have all had our share of nightmares or bad dreams, they usually occurred in our lives between “5 to 8 year-olds, because this is at the point in our lives when we begin having rapidly expanding grasp of real-life perils” that just don’t make a whole lot of since at that age.

But one day, we didn’t have our mothers calming voice there to tell us “It’s all right,” you are only having a nightmare. One day life in itself became a never ending nightmare. And then, we found the comfort of a loving savior saying,  “its all right”  I’m here, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at [life], for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” Deu. 31:6 (NASB)

Then we gave it all to Christ “All to Jesus we surrendered All to Him we freely give we will ever love and trust Him In His presence daily live All to Jesus we surrender Humbly at His feet we bow, Worldly pleasures all forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now.” And it is at that point, when it seems the nightmares resumed, only this time they came back with a vengeance, an ever ending cycle; a child on drugs.

An unhappy marriage, unemployment, the mortgage due with no finances coming in. Evan the dog dies. We as children of the king can go through a thousand scenarios. But my friends, did it ever occur to you, God is standing back like a proud parent, knowing His Children are unique? For there is no one like them on the earth, blameless and upright men and women, fearing God and turning away from evil.”

While Satan continues His attacks on us with a vengeance. But this my friends is why God’s word must be hid within our heart, [that we will] not sin against” the one who gave His all for our salvation. In addition, we cannot become complacent about our salvation and the time we spend with God.

There can never be a time when what the god of this world places before us in the form of entertainment each evening on our TV’s, becomes more important than spending quality time with God and seeking His presence with a passion right here before the close of history as we know it. My friends, there must be a passion from within, if our goal is life eternal.

Consistent with this, without that passion that builds faith,we will never know that trials and “tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” which allows us to stay strong as God brags, because He knows we want give up, until we can cross over into the promise land.

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY

May 20, 2015

MY FRIENDS, GOD’S LIGHT WILL LEAD ALL WHO BELIEVE!!!

Our life is laid out before God, He sees every valley created by unwise choices that we have made throughout our life. But as long as our focus stays on the Journey Christ tells us “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (KJV)

Light has always been a symbol of the presence of God since He said “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light that it was good;….” Gen 1:3-5 (NKJV) And throughout God’s word there are Patriarch’s and Prophets who’s course veers at times in an unknown direction, even if they are a “man after God’s own heart”

But oh the grace of God whose light will forever remain in one’s presence if we continue to “look to the lord and his strength; and seek his face always” Ps. 105:4 (KJV) My friends, today let’s focus on the children of Israel who were in slavery for 400 years because they had gotten off course and lost sight of the light of God’s presence.

God remembered his covenant with Abraham and lead the children of Israel out of slavery to the promise land, which tells each of us, who has allowed the god of this world to enslave them to the things of this world, God will not only deliver us, but through our faith will also lead us to the promise land.

The “lord went before the Israelites by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light.” Oh the mercy and grace of God, no matter what situation or circumstances that we may encounter or the length of time we may stay off course even after 400 years God’s promises are sure, they never change “for It is the Lord who goes before you.

He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deu. 31:8 And as we die daily, while allowing the light of God’s Spirit to transforms us into His image, our only desire should be to serve God, which then transforms all who are “sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more.”

And now, we are safe in the arms of a risen Savior who has made us His personal light bearers as His presence allows us to be a light that shines in the darkness of a world that is also sinking deep in sin with no hope of rescue, because they have never known the light of the love, grace and mercy of God, the source of all true light.

One day soon my friends, eternal life will be our reward And “the redeemed will be sharers in His joy, as they behold, among the blessed, those who have been won to Christ through their prayers, their labors, and their loving sacrifice.

As they gather about the great white throne, gladness unspeakable will fill their hearts, when they behold those whom they have won for Christ, and see that one has gained others, and these still others, all brought into the haven of rest, there to lay their crowns at Jesus’ feet and praise Him through the endless cycles of eternity.” (E.G. White The Great Controversy)

So my friends stay the course because the light of the world Jesus Christ tells us “Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY

May 19, 2015

MY FRIENDS, MOVING TOWARDS THE SOUND OF CHAOS, IS IT WISE?

The Marine Corps have a new commercial title towards the sound of Chaos “Where chaos looms, the Few emerge. Marines move toward the sounds of tyranny, injustice and despair with the courage and resolve to silence them. Marines face down the threats of our time.” “Anyone can follow a path but few make their own”

My friends, if you are a child of God  who is willing to give it all to the Master, we must make a path for Christ to enter into our hearts as we take that same path towards the sound of chaos, if our intentions are to make it across the finish line into the promise land. God has given each of us a mandate and that mandate is to move towards that sound.

In addition, His faithful few must emerge as warriors for Christ as we put on the whole armor of God and move towards the sound of the tyranny that comes from the god of this world that has taken the world by storm as he leads those with no hope to perdition.

But we must also maintain the courage and resolve to stand up for Christ though the heavens may fall and the earth may pass away, as we continue to move as we cling to our faith with a passion and a crucified and risen Savior who will return one day to take his children back home to a place “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Cor. 2:9 (NKJV)

My friends, all the paths of time, history and prophecy converge at Calvary and Christ second coming. Satan is a clever strategist who knows, if He can keep you and I focus on the things of this world, the sound of chaos and what we as God’s chosen must do for those in despair who live with no hope will become secondary.

Christ has ask His people to watch for evidence of His approaching return “Now learn a parable of the fig tree: When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors Matthew 24:32-33 (KJV)

The world is in Chaos, we hear the sound but it must become personal, we have to see the Chaos of mankind as Christ saw it  “And when he drew near and saw the city, He wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” Luke 19:41 (NKJV)

Today Christ is telling us to go! Like Paul said to King Agrippa when the King  told him he was mad “I know about these matters, and I speak to each of you with confidence, since I am persuaded that none of these things escape your notice since this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.”Acts 26:26-27 (NKJV)

God’s love grace and mercy allows us to continue to hear the sound of Chaos, it has not been “done in a corner” the prophets and  prophecy in God’s word has given us a detail account of the sound from in the beginning, to Christ second coming. But soon my friends, the sound will end, but today Christ is saying to His children “Feed my sheep.”

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY

May 14, 2015

MY FRIENDS, WHY DO WE HAVE TO BE THE ONE’S WITH THE NAILS AND HAMMER?

My friends let’s make it very personal today let’s bring Calvary to our homes for “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) Christ knew the journey for him would not end, until His death, resurrection and ascension.

So today the journey continues within us, His chosen, who our Savior is depending on to finish His mandate in the 21^st century two thousands years after He walk thru the Jordan trail “down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering like a lamb that is led to the slaughter.

But today, the Messiah, Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is going to walk down every Road, Street, Avenue, Blvd, and Lane. But I also need you to understand His final destination is each of our addresses. Consistent with this, He starts at the betrayal by one of His own Disciples for a mere 30 pieces of silver.

The scrutiny before Annas who was the head of the officiating priestly family, and then through the Court of Caiaphas the High Priest as the charges of blasphemy or claiming to be God are brought before him, as He is slap and spat upon and “brought as a lamb to the slaughter.”

He is then led through the roman halls of justice as the Jewish rabble rang out crucify Him Crucify him as He is scourged in the sight of the multitude, clothed in purple, and  a crown of thorns, placed on His Head as the rabble taunt and salute Him, Hail, King of the Jews.

And now, He arrives at our lovely home and like Judas we have had the privilege of being in the presence of Christ and also like Judas our daily plans just don’t coincide with what he is expecting out of us. John 1:11 (KJV) tells us “He came unto his own, and his own received him not.”

My friends we are his own, we are His chosen generation, the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV) Christ is in our home today He has made the pilgrimage all the way to our hearts, and the response from His chosen is, we have decided to pick up the nails and hammer and crucify our savior anew.

With each nail representing doubt, a lack of faith, wasted time in front of our TV’s. In addition; the nails of gossip, covertness and dishonesty but the final nail is the many god’s we choose over the one who gave it all for our salvation, but then we pick up the hammer and each time that God’s Spirit attempts to make a full transformation in our lives we veto God’s plans until another day when our own plans are worked out.

Satan than encourages us to take the hammer and use it to seal our destiny, my friends ask yourself today why do we have to be the one with the nails and hammer why want we give our all to the one who gave it all for us and Choose today to “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.

For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matt 7:13-14 (ESV) but my friends, because of God’s love, grace and mercy, He has chosen you and I to be a part of that few. If we believe and endure.

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY

MY FRIENDS, CAN WE ARTICULATE THE ACT OR POWER OF ANTICIPATING THAT WHICH WILL COME TO BE?

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power” 1 Tim 1:9 (NKJV)

“But All these are the beginning of sorrows, for lawlessness will continue to abound, and the love of many will continue to grow cold.” Now the question we must ask our self,  can god’s children even articulate a vision in the 21^st century “for such a time as this” and what is that vision and where do we start. Let’s focus first on the definition.

Webster defines a vision as “the act or power of anticipating that which will…come to be.” So as we look at the world we live in, it seems to be on a fast track to the moment when God will say it is finished. “He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still.” Rev. 22:11 (NKJV)

Well as I look at our options today, if we serve a risen Savior, it  must become personal, our vision or “act or power of anticipating that which will come to be” must become, all about God’s will being executed in our life and not what we perceived to be too difficult, or the challenge to high of a cost in regards to our time.

Paul tells us “The law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane.” 1 Tim. 1:9 (NKJV) The passion of Christ must become who we are and how far we have grown in our own relationship with Christ as we articulate God’s vision thru us to others.

Yes we must have a passion and a vision that drives us to tell others, as John when he  “saw a new heaven, my friends we must envision that same new heaven and new earth, as we picture the first heaven and the first earth passing away. In addition, before us, we also see the holy city, The New Jerusalem, that comes down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

And then we hear a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And then we must picture God wiping away every tear from our eyes; as we realize there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, no more pain, for the former things have passed away.

Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Rev. 21:1-5 (NKJV) My friends that vision must become real to us, before we can articulate it to others, and we must be willing to do whatever it takes, as we accept Christ commission to harvest His vineyard.

The things of this world that takes away God’s time that Satan present before us each day must be eliminated from our lives “as we run with patience the race that is set before us” by Christ.

My friends, the things of this world can no longer be an alternative to how we spend our time if we are serious about allowing God’s Spirit to transform our lives into the image of Christ. So today, capture the vision from above and “articulate the act or power of anticipating that which will come to be”

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY

May 12, 2015

MY FRIENDS, WE CAN TRUST THE MAN WHO DIED FOR US!!

“But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey.” The concept seems so easy to follow “Until we are asked to lay it all at the altar” God told Abraham “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.

So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him.” Gen. 22:2-4 (NKJV) My friends, there can be no uncertainty or uneasiness about what God can do for us, so we lay it all before Him, totally depending on the Good Shepard’s guidance.

In addition, we will never have the type of faith that Abraham exemplified in his willingness to Sacrifice “his Son, his only son Isaac, whom He loved with all of his heart and soul, if we don’t have a passion to seek God’s presence daily, until we can personally see the scares in his hands and feet that will forever be a reminder to the redeemed of what he did for our salvation.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom slope, where their sighted partners skied beside them shouting, “Left!” and “Right!”

As they obeyed the commands, they were able to negotiate the course and cross the finish line, depending solely on the sighted skiers’ word. It was either complete trust or catastrophe.” Trust and faith are identical twins, both demanding an attitude of total confidence, and mental fortitude in what an unseen being that we as Christians call God can do and will do for us in all situations and circumstances of our life.

But if, two words spoken by the three Hebrews who were facing annihilation in a fiery furnace. But if, he doesn’t grant our request that is all right also because whatever He does or whatever amount of time it takes for Him to do it, we must forever “trust and obey, for there is no other way, because our trust in Him, and what he did for us on Calvary tells His chosen it is all for His glory and honor, and for our Salvation.

But Like the blind skiers, if we don’t become familiar with the voice of God who leads us along this Journey we are on today, then it will be a complete catastrophe. I was reading an article about a man who was praying, and what he said struck at the heart of where we need to be at today in our walk with Christ, his words were. “Oh lord I can trust the man who died for me”

My friends I can never stop impressing the importance of study, prayer, focus, faith, trust, love, and endurance as we lay it all at the altar and “trust the man who gave up everything to come to this earth and die so that we may receive life eternal. Remember, “Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever.” (Psalm 125:1)

So friends stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY