March 26, 2014

“When Jesus Perceived in His Spirit” 

But immediately, When Jesus Perceived in His Spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, He said to them, “Why do you reason about these things in your hearts?  Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, take up your bed and walk’?  But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” He said to the paralytic, “I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.” Mark 2:8-11 (NKJV)

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. John 16:7 (KJV) My friends this same Power that Jesus Perceived in His Spirit is the same Power we should be seeking to guide us daily in every situation and circumstances of our life.

We must get to the point where we hear that still small voice telling us to sit down and focus on God’s word, for “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit. 1 Cor. 2:24(NIV)

Or He might just ask you to close your eyes and speak from the heart to your loving Savior for “I will help your weaknesses; for you do not know how to pray as you should, but I the Spirit will intercede for you with groanings too deep for words; Romans 8:26 (NASB) (paraphrased) So today my friends our FOCUS must remain to seek the Spirit of God because it is only through His power can we endure to the finish line.

We each must have our own Mount of Olives experience where our faith will be tested before we take up the Cross of our Savior, and claim victory. The question we must ask ourselves today. Am I willing to do whatever it takes to receive the power of Gods Spirit. Remember my friends the rich young ruler had all the attributes of a good church member.

But when Jesus ask Him to give it all to the Master “he was saddened, and he went away grieving.” What that tells each of us is, the demand of our time, money and talents will certainly be a Part of this Journey Christ places us on.  But are you willing to give whatever it takes for the Master. The Spirit will be leading, and there can be no doubt, that  He will lead us to life eternal.

But have you decided in your mind that the journey is worth it. The Spirit has been designated to give us all of our needs and more to finish God’s work, but you must be willing to stop long enough to here His voice and to seek His Presence “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” Luke 11:13 (NKJV)

My friends There can be no deviation from the Master’s mandate if it is to be completed in our lifetime. The outpouring of God’s Spirit should be going on in our lives right now. And once we are transformed by His power, the Spirit then “CONVICTS, INSTRUCTS, GUIDES and EMPOWERS each believer” to “be a leading vessel for Christ.

A vessel that overflows with the outpouring of God’s Spirit. Paul tells us in 2 Cor. 4:5-7  (NKJV)“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light too shine in our hearts, to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”

And this light can only come When We Have “Perceived in His Spirit” a personal commitment to serve Christ in whatever capacity He ask us too. And than one day we will “receive that crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award (to each of us) on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Tim 4:8 (NIV)

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

March 25, 2014

“In Hope of Eternal Life, Which God, Who Never Lies, Promise “

“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.” Phil 3:20-21 (NIV)

“In Hope of Eternal Life, Which God Who Never Lies, Promise Before the Ages Begin.” Titus 1:2 (NIV) My friends our God Promises, and He never Lies. Oh what hope for our future? As God’s chosen our goal today is to Have faith in the promises of God and then Move Out in Faith in the “only name by which we can be saved”

And with Passion and a vision of hope, motivate and inspire others to also give it all to the Master. These are volatile times we live in “lawlessness abounds, and the love of many grows cold” So as God’s chosen there must be a passion to serve, to make a difference as we bring Christ into the lives of our family, friends love ones, co-workers, neighbors, and the world.

Remember this is the Journey Christ has placed us on, as leaders this must become our message, a message of God’s promises to everyone we come in contact with, but there must first be a Passion from within us that we have something special to give to the world. A unique message, with a unique visions which is all based on the promises of God.

Which brings all who believe in alignment with God and His Spirit and promises of Eternal life. We are diplomats for Christ who must lead by example. The world waits on us to fall by default because that is the world we live in, where the god of this world tries and tell us that the precepts in God’s Word are not a benchmark for getting what you desire, he is.

If you follow the forces of evil “Socially Acceptable Sins.” are accepted, and you can still have everything your hearts desire. But as Christ ambassadors we have a different message “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. And that includes “Socially Acceptable Sins.”

Remember friends we are building a community for God’s kingdom. This community will become part of one body with one message and many promises that leads to salvation in God’s Word. But where I need you to focus today as God’s chosen is that we will be working hand in hand with God as we spread the good news of God’s promises.

Paul tells us in 1 Cor. 3:6-10 (NIV) “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

Just another great promise out of God’s Word. Now with a Passion like we have never felt before. We must present a vision of a Future in God’s Pure and Holy Kingdom. A vision that “no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and  no human mind has conceived” the things God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Cor. 2:9 (NIV)

My friends “we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Eph. 2:10 (NIV) We are called by Christ to tell the world of all of His promises. We must Share The Vision that God has given to us in His Word.

We must take all who will listen and believe “across The Horizon” on this same Journey. As we allow Christ to” Refine, restore, replace, change, sculp, and mold us, He will even permit trials and tribulation to befall us on this Journey just to get us to the point where He can fully reveal Himself.” as He gives us “Hope of Eternal Life, Which God Who Never Lies, Promises”

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

March 24, 2014

“THIS SON OF MINE, HE WAS LOST, BUT NOW HE IS FOUND”

A Shepherd will search for a lamb even in inclement weather that has strayed from the flock. He will search, until He has found him. He will then carry the lamb over his shoulder and carry it to safety. If he was hurt in any way while away from the flock, He will nurture it back to health as He continues to love and protect it from outside evil elements that wants to harm him.

In our own lives, we sometimes go astray. We become fearful to go back home when our lives are a mess. Satan tells us we can’t change directions now, it is too late. But like the Prodigal Son who “When he came to his senses, said, I will go back to my father and say to him:

Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants. So he got up and went back home to his father. Luke 15:17-20 (NKJV) The common element we have with sheep is the propensity to get lost and stray away from the path.

The Devil then by circumstances that he created begins to steal away our joy and happiness thus, causing you to lose your balance and focus, which then causes you to wonder aimlessly into self-destruction until Satan has us believing we can’t go back. He tells us, Christ will not accept you, you have gone too far to go back home.

Then your hope fades with each day you stay away. But remember my friends The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deu. 31:8 (NIV) Christ tells us himself “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? Luke 15:4 (NASB)

It will be a difficult journey finding our way back to Christ. But set your mark on the prize which is eternal life in God’s pure and holy kingdom. And then on that day you find our way back, Christ will repeat His words of love to us as He says “We must celebrate…,for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. HE WAS LOST, BUT NOW HE IS FOUND” Luke 15:23 (NLT)

Oh My friends, to be back into the arms of the Master. On Jacob’s return home, one night he had an encounter with God. The Bible says they wrestled all night. in Jacob’s fight with God, It says that God was not able to prevail against Jacob (Genesis 32:25). You mean someone is more powerful then God. Heaven forbid. Than how was it possible?

No it was not possible. But God has his limitation that He set’s. If you are fighting God, he will not overpower you. He will not take away your will or force you to come to Him. This must be your choice, and what is important for your Salvation. Either Life through Christ, or destruction by allowing the things of this world and the forces of evil to control your life.

And at daybreak, God asks Jacob to let him go, and Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me. This was Jacob’s choice asking for salvation, and it must also be ours. But we must, like Jacob have faith, hold on, focus, and endure. God did bless Jacob “….And You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Is. 62:2-3 (ESV)

And Jacob says, “I saw God face to face and my life was spared.” That my friends is the way to struggle with God. Oh what a wonderful God we serve. And God will bless all of his faithful who have lost their way, and seek His presence once again “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matt 7:7 (NKJV)

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

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March 23, 2014

“THE SPIRIT WHO LIVES IN YOU, IS GREATER THAN THE SPIRIT WHO LIVES IN THE WORLD”

“When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there. And the last state of that person is worse than the first.” Luke 11:24-26 (ESV)

Luke 11:21-22 (NKJV) Says, even a strong man cannot protect his house if someone stronger comes along. So we must never fool ourselves into thinking we can out think the forces of evil “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Eph. 6:12 (ESV)

God has promised us in 1 john 4:4 (KJV) that………”THE SPIRIT WHO LIVES IN YOU, IS GREATER THAN THE SPIRIT WHO LIVES IN THE WORLD.” In other words the Spirit of God who guides us on this journey that my Savior has placed us on. Is greater than any opposition from the forces of evil that tries to discourage us from finishing our journey to the promise land.

But first, Christ must not be a PART-TIME God. So just to get rid of our sins without allowing Christ to take full control, will only allow Satan to re-enter our lives with those same sins we thought we had gotten rid of, only now, “it is worse than the first”. So friends remember our victory today will not be sufficient for a victory tomorrow, if Christ is not the Master of our mind and body.

So you must replace the sins that you have allowed Christ to eliminate out of your life as you allowed self to die daily with “….things above, not on earthly things. Col. 3:2 (ESV) also “The Word must be hid in your heart, that you might not sin against God.” Ps. 119:10 (ESV) and you also must always “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thess 5:17 (KJV)

And then you must always remember “whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31 (ESV) and now “Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV) as you allow your FOCUS to forever be on the grace, and mercy of Christ righteousness to forgive you of all your sins, and to cleanse you of all unrighteousness.

For “the new man, is now renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:” But if you don’t fill your life, with the things that will continue to transform your life completely into the image of God. You then allowed your life to be re-occupied by the evil that you allowed God’s Spirit to drive out at one time.

And now “the last state of that person is worse than the first.” So don’t sweep a house and leave it empty. Don’t think you can just stop sinning, and then heaven is mine for the asking. The key to true repentance, and salvation is to also replace whatever is in this world that is keeping you from the righteousness of Christ, with the anointing power of His love, grace and righteousness.

The more time we spend intimately with God and His Word, the easier it is to fill our lives with things from above, as you begin to distinguish God’s voice and His leading in our lives, from the forces of evil. As Christians, and children of God forever seek His PRESENCE with a PASSION. For “the Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”Deu.31:8 for “THE SPIRIT WHO LIVES IN YOU, IS GREATER THAN THE SPIRIT WHO LIVES IN THE WORLD”

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

March 22, 2014

WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES YOU LIVE BY, AND CAN THEY BE CHANGED?

And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:42-45 (ESV)

As a Child of God, what do you care about the most? Do you know who you are? And what are the principles by which you live by each day? “are you willing to stand up for what’s right though the heavens fall.” Does God set the standard you live by, or does Scandal, Greys Anatomy, and NCIS set it for us?

Christ example to us, while on this earth was that of a Leader, Servant, Physician, Creator of the Universe and King of Kings and Lord of Lords and He was also our Savior. He multitask-ed. But He also had a mission. Today let’s focus on His role as a Servant and a Leader. Somehow if you think about it those two just don’t go together.

“they run counter to common sense. Our everyday images of leadership do not coincide with leaders being servants. Leaders influence and servants follow” so why would Christ play the role of both. Well my friends this is where I need you to focus today. As I started my devotional, I ask you the question DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?

AND WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES, by which you LIVE BY? And what are you willing to do, or not do as a Child of God? You see Christ knew who He was, He knew the principles he stood by, and He also knew He would never waver from those principles, He also knew the mission His Father had sent Him to do, and He would not stop until that mission was complete.

So What is your mission statement or standard that you live by? and is Christ at the center of it? Christ, “In stooping to take upon Himself humanity, Christ revealed a character the opposite of the character of Satan. But He stepped still lower in the path of humiliation.

“Being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Phil. 2:8 As the high priest laid aside his gorgeous pontifical robes, and officiated in the white linen dress of the common priest, so Christ took the form of a SERVANT, and offered sacrifice, Himself the priest, Himself the victim. “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him.” Isa. 53:5.” (E.G. White)

Once again my friends what are the Principles of your life that you have set for yourself? And Is your PASSION, and commitment to Christ at the center of those principle? We have friends, and family members who are dying each day whose destiny is set either for Salvation, or for Perdition.

But today each of us who are still under the umbrella of grace and mercy, should be asking ourselves the question, what are the principles we stand by? Christ was a Humble Servant, and a Leader that transformed lives. What are our Standards each day, a wonderful Mother, and father, great employee, superb church member, loyal friend and family member, and a charter member of the YMCA.

But my friends it’s the next standard we have set for ourselves that should mean the most to us because it is the standard and foundation by which the first set of standards rest on, and that is our relationship we have with Christ and what He expects from each of us daily. And my friends being a Servant as Christ was a Servant can never be separated from this Journey God has placed us on. and as a Child of God we are all Leaders. So today lets all set our Standard on the principles that God has set for us and if we do that, with commitment, and passion Eternal Life will be ours .  

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

March 21, 2014

“TO THE ONE WHO IS VICTORIOUS, I WILL GIVE THE RIGHT TO SIT WITH ME ON MY THRONE”

“And to the angel of the church of Laodicea ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked……” Revelation 3:14-21

Now as a child of God in the 21^st century. I am a good church member because I feed the hungry, cloth the homeless, visit the sick and I bring hope to those bound in prison. On top of that, I keep all the precepts of Gods law, and I have memorized the bible from top to bottom: I Do not commit adultery, or murder, or steal.

I Do not bear false witness, and I Honor my parents, yes I have kept all these things from my youth until now. I am also a part of the Church choir, finance committee, usher and deaconess board. So I know that I have a mansion waiting in heaven for me with my name already on the front gate. I got it going on my friends!!

But you know the sad part about that statement is, we as Christians don’t recognize The Laodicea church in Rev. 3 we haven’t figured out that God speaks directly to our church today. Christ tells us Himself in Matt 7:21 (NIV) “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”

Our church today has lost its significance and savor, because the god of this world has occupied our minds with the things of this world and so we have lost sight of the saving grace of the Master. As members of God’s church we have become more concern with materialism, consumerism, individualism, and did you see the last episode of Scandal.

This is why we HAVE A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE and faith, Paul tells us “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” Romans 10:17 (NKJV) But we have no time to study God’s Word. But friends our God loves us so much, and is so patient. “His grace is sufficient,” “not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

So he gives us hope and a goal to seek after, if we believe. His Promise of hope comes at the end of his letter to the Laodicea. It is a triumphant, and victorious note, in verses 19-21 tells us “those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.

If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. TO THE ONE WHO IS VICTORIOUS, I WILL GIVE THE RIGHT TO SIT WITH ME ON MY THRONE, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.”Colossians 2:6 -8 also tells us

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”

So I pray to God that I will continue His ministry to the world, and to everyone I may come in contact with each day. And my daily prayer is Lord, Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Ps. 51:10 (NIV) and let everyone I witness to, also be filled with the same fire and passion from God’s Spirit that is within me because I now know “there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons”1 Corinthians12:4-6 (NIV) and I have now allowed Him to work them in me.

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

March 20, 2014

“MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE”

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)

Gen 1:1 (NKJV) “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth” “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:1-5 (NKJV) “The creative force that brought about the existence of our world is the Word, And the Word is God. The Word at the beginning of John 1 is linked by this passage to the first words spoken by God in the beginning, when he says “‘Let there be light’ and there was light.” Genesis 1:3 (NKJV)

“Every command is a promise; accepted by the will, and received into the soul, and it also brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transforms our nature, and re-creates our character into the image of God.” (Ellen G. White.) In the book of Genesis it tells us that the world and the very existence of life was conceived by God in the spirit.

“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Gen.  1:2 (NKJV) So as a Child of God what that text tells me, if God can transform darkness into light. He can surly transform my life IF, my desire is to live with him in the earth made new.

IF is the key word because we also must have a desire to want to change. We can’t forget, there is a spiritual warfare going on each day over our minds and body. And the god of this world will do whatever it take to get you to follow him to perdition.

But if we choose salvation, than we will begin to understand through faith in God’s word and His Spirit, that a miracle has truly taken place in our lives and that miracle is called “redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.” Paul tells us “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God. who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation” 2 Cor 5:17-18 (NKJV)

And once we have completely given it all to the Master we then have given God the permission to equip us with the full armor of His righteousness to protect us against the forces of evil. And our confirmation want be a number given to us, but a character that is in the very image of God. And if we continue to live our life “by faith” and endure till the end than one day soon God will take us home to live with Him throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity.

So friends please don’t allowed the things of this world to become detrimental to your salvation. Study God’s Word, because it’s what gives us the strength to endure. Hosea 4:6 (NKJV) tells us “MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE” And So my friends remember that Jesus loves us and because of His love.

Ephesians 1:10-14 (NKJV) tells us “to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession to the praise of his glory. Now that is what I call a HAPPY ENDING.

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

March 19, 2014

“REPENT YE THEREFORE, AND BE CONVERTED”

“REPENT YE THEREFORE, AND BE CONVERTED, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19

Repentance is not just feeling remorseful, or conscience-stricken, but convicted through God’s Spirit to live according to God’s precepts and laws. Feeling sorry without giving it all to the master is not repentance. Repentance is a transformation from the results of sin to living a life that is center around the Character, grace, and love of Jesus Christ who died for the sinner whose “sin doth so easily besets them.”

We have no power to divorce our self from the penalty of sin unless we recognize that it is as a cancer that will spread and cause death. Cancer develops when cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control. Once a person reaches maturity, cells in most parts of the body divide only to replace worn out or dying cells and to repair injuries.

Because cancer cells continue to grow and divide, they are different from normal cells; instead of dying, they outlive normal cells and continue to form new abnormal cells. Cancer cells develop because of damage to DNA. In cancer cells, the damaged DNA is not repaired. Often, cancer cells travel to other parts of the body where they begin to grow and replace normal tissue.

These cancer cells, if they are not entirely eradicated, will continue to multiply and will eventually kill the patient. Cancer and sin are much alike we must completely eradicate sin. If we wish to live abundant lives, Galatians 2:20 tells us “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Paul says in Romans 6:23,

My friends “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” “But when the heart yields to the influence of the Spirit of God, the conscience will be quickened, and the sinner will discern something of the depth and sacredness of God’s holy law.” John 1:9 states the “Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world, illumines the secret chambers of the soul, and the hidden things of darkness are made manifest.”

“Conviction takes hold upon the mind and heart. The sinner has a sense of the righteousness of Jehovah and feels the terror of appearing, in his own guilt and uncleanness, before the Searcher of hearts. He sees the love of God, the beauty of holiness, the joy of purity; he longs to be cleansed and to be restored to communion with Heaven.”(E. G. White Steps to Christ, p. 24.)

Matthew 3:1-3 says “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” One of the greatest gifts God has given man among many is the ability to repent and be saved. Without this capability we would be unable to enter God’s Kingdom and receive life eternal. Repentance and Restoration of our lives leads to the sinner entering into the Presence of Jesus Christ.

Remenber my friends 2 Chronicles 7:14 tells us If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” When we humbly present our life to our heavenly Father and partition him through heartfelt prayer, as we say.

“Our, Father, which art in heaven. You alone are God. And I am your child. please, guide me through each situation and circumstances of my life as I become a witness of your grace, and please allow me to glorify Your holy name, because you are God and God along. But most of all please cleanse, and forgive this wretched sinner from my unrighteousness.

And when I have done your will in my life and praised your name, then through your mercy, if you see fit, please give this sinner more grace. So that I may serve you all the days of my life that I have left on this earth.

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

March 18, 2014

MY FRIENDS “COME OUT OF BABYLON”

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”  2 Corinthians 5:10 (NIV)

A spiritual war is being fought right now over the minds and bodies of all mankind. As God’s Children, we wait for this “Great Controversy” between good and evil to end. But we must still prepare to give an account to Christ of how we utilized our time and resources while here on earth.”? How do we answer the Creator of the universe.

What do you say to God. It is a simple question, but direct. And how do you account for how you lived your life from day to day. As we study God’s Word and seek His SPIRIT, we will come to the realization that in spite of the love, and grace of God, we are still liable, responsible, and answerable for our actions, and time we spend here on earth.

Remember our time belongs to God. Every moment belongs to Him, and “we are under the most solemn obligation to spend our time seeking God’s Presence.” Grace, probation and the time in which to prepare for life eternal will end soon. So my friends we have no TIME to devote to our own selfish pleasure, no TIME for “Socially Acceptable Sins”

It is now that we are to form our characters for the future, to enter into Gods Kingdom. So we must begin engaging ourselves and one another to grow in Christ by the daily renewal of our MIND and BODY through the study of God’s word and the seeking of His Spirit as we “lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” Heb. 12:1 (NIV)

And let’s not forget also our Savior needs leaders in finishing up His work  “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” God’s  prophecy tells us that Babylon will fall  its  forces of evil will fall, the powerful economic systems that have degraded the poor will fall, the strongly entrenched and popular religions, who did not follow God’s precepts in His word will fall.

The extremists who have influenced the masses against their Creator and His people will fall.” But his righteous children will stand forever. Paul says In 2 Corinthians 4:3-4(NIV)  “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.”

The battle to resist  is fought daily in our hearts and minds, but in 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) it says “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

So through Faith and endurance it can happen. Therefore, He commands us to come out of Babylon “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,” come out of Babylon and “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun” Ps. 37:6 (NIV)

Come out of Babylon for I have gone “to prepare a place for you, and I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3 (NIV) “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 24:7 (NIV)

Everything I have been taught all of my life about what will happen right before the coming of the Lord is happening now. Christ warned us throughout His Word. Prophecy is now being fulfilled. So my friends let your prayers each day be. Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today, we ask for your forgiveness, and pray that once again our focus will be placed on our Lord and Savior and His will for us. And through your WORD AND SPIRIT Our eyes will forever remain on Thee as we ENDURE THIS RACE to the FINISH LINE AMEN.

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