The word for today is - Search !

Good morning,

The word for today is - Search !

 

Lets start with a open mind first, man is searching for God. You don't have to search for him, he is everywhere. The Bible states very clearly that God speaks through nature. We have enough evidence to point us in the right direction. God's revelation of himself through nature,God is omnipresent this means being present everywhere at the same time. David says in Psalm 139:7-10,Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. It is by Spirit that the Father has complete access to the universe. God has made himself known to us supremely by entering human history by His Son Jesus Christ and taking upon himself our human nature.The Bible declares that he lived a perfect human life, and then he died on the cross for our sins to reconcile us to God, that he rose from the dead, that he now reigns as Lord, and that he will one day return to judge the world.The Bible itself claims that you will grow in faith the more you read and meditate upon the word of God. Now get this, God knows that you can not figure it out by yourself, so he gave us a helper, (the Holy Spirit) and the bible, you have to open your Bible and begin reading and meditate upon the word.The word is not enough, what we need is the hunger and thirst to read it, in order for us to get understanding. God is eager to give us what we need, the more we spend time in His word, the more the word itself will generate this hunger within us to know Him. Do you have a hunger for natural food or Spiritual food? The Bible itself claims that you will grow in faith the more we read and meditate upon the word of God. The Lord spoke these words in Joshua 1:8, This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua was instructed to meditate day and night, and we are instructed to do the same.You see we can not walk around speaking some other gospel, there is only one true gospel and that is the gospel of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The word tells us let the word of God dwell in you, read Colossians 3:16,Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Do you see the key word? The word is in your heart! To have the word of God indwelling richly in us requires more, involve careful study, thoughtful consideration, prayer in the spirit, speaking and sharing the word with others, helping others to know the truth of the living God. Study to acquire knowledge of the doctrines of the Bible. We need to take advantage of the opportunities the Lord has given us for meditation in His word, a practice that has the power to transform us and make us a blessing to others if we understand its value and learn its secrets. Its a free gift, do you want it? Wisdom is another benefit of meditating on God's word, it is something that man cannot take away from you, because it did not come from man, it came from God. So,lets look at a particular application of meditating on God's word and its benefits: the Lord Jesus being tempted by the Devil in the wilderness. After His baptism, at which time the Father spoke from heaven and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in the form of a dove, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert, where he fasted for forty days and nights. What He was doing during that time the Bible doesn't say directly, but there are strong indications that He was meditating on the word of God, even a particular portion of Scripture. Read Deuteronomy 8:3,And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. Lord search our hearts, if their is anything that is not like you remove it! We need more of you and less of ourself. Read Matthew 7:8,For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Knock the door will open for you! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

 

The word for today is - Covenant !

Good morning,

The word for today is - Covenant !

 

When we read the Old Testament of the Bible, we see that after sin entered into the world, the blood sacrifice of animals for the atonement of sins was shed.But the blood of the animals still couldn't do the trick.The Israelites were still unfaithful to God as evidenced by their awhoring after other gods. So,a better sacrifice was needed. Lets look at God's covenants with man first. So, what does this mean? It means that God has an agreement with man.The agreement is, His word is true, His word is faithful and justice. If God said it, its done! Read Hebrews 6:18,That by two immutable things, in that it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us. God's word tells us that God is not like man He can not lie, why because He did not come from man. Read Numbers 23:19,God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good? God made unilateral arrangement with mankind through His Son, Jesus Christ. Read John 3:16, 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.You see this is the grace of God, that is giving to us and for us. Read Ephesians 2:8-9, For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. We are clearly taught from God's Word that works are not essential to our salvation. Read Titus 3:5, it says, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. As a matter of fact, the Bible is speaking of Eternal Security when it tells us that God cannot lie, this was a promised before the world began, read Titus 1:1-4,Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. The animal sacrifices of the Old Testament were only a picture of the ultimate sacrifice. When Jesus Christ went to the cross almost 2,000 years ago, He was the ultimate sacrifice. The animal sacrifices of the Old Testament was a picture figure, of the true sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Their blood was only a figure of the blood of Jesus that would be shed thousands of years later on a cross outside the city of Jeruselem.The blood of animals had to be shed over and over but the blood of Jesus was shed only one time. Its done ! Read Hebrews 7:27, Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. For you and I, the believers! Now read Hebrews 9:15,And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. Did you get that? The believers are under the new covenant by the shedding of the blood of Jesus. Lord, we thank you for your one and only Son Jesus! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

 

 

The word for today is - Authority !

Good morning,

The word for today is - Authority !

 

 “Authority” means “the right to command and enforce obedience.” When we accept Jesus Christ as our “Lord,” this means that He has become our “boss” or “authority” over our whole life. Read Luke 6:45-46, A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? In addition, the Bible becomes the source of authoritative instruction for our life read 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Since submission to authority is basic to a believers life, it is important that we understand that all authority is a God-given institution, and all types of authority are related. Christ is the highest source of authority that we must answer to read Matthew 28:18,And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. We have authority from people in this world that we must also submit to, first the word of God,read Acts 5:29,Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. The leadership of the church,its in Hebrews 13:17,Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Our parents have authority over us, its in the word read Ephesians 6:1-3, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Also the law of God for the land, read Romans 13:1-2, Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Also the authority of a man, read 1 Corinthians 11:3, But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. Authority must be understood by every believer since it is the entire basis of our relationship with Christ. When people deal with Scripture, they are dealing with God himself, the creator of the universe, the one who has all power in heaven and earth, and who knows all things. You are dealing with the one whose opinions count, whose word is automatically truth because he knows everything, and because he does not lie. God himself is a rock and a strong  foundation, and his words are faithful and true. Therefore, anyone who does not approach the scripture with fear of the Lord, either does not know Scriptures or does not know who the Lord is. The firm foundation of God’s Word must be the anchor for our soul, our hope is in Him. My hope is built on Jesus’ blood and righteousness. It is on this solid Rock that I anchor my soul and hold fast until the storms of life are passed. Build on the word, it will stand forever.Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !                                                

 

 

The word for today is - Possible !

Good morning,
The word for today is - Possible !

 

 

Lets start with Jesus talking to his disciples, Matthew 19:24-30, And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. The benefits and blessings from our mouth is a major key to receiving what God has provided for us by his grace. We should realise that in Proverbs 18:21, it says, Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.   The Bible has much to say on this subject, especially in the Book of Proverbs ( Proverbs 10:19, 20, 31, 32; 12:18, 22; 14:23, 33; 15:1, 4, 28). Jesus said, "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it on the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." So, you need to confess the Word of God, this means to say the same thing that God's Word says over your life. In saying the word yourself, you identify with the truth of God's Word, that all things are possible with God. Read Luke 18:27, And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Sometimes it is difficult to speak consistently with what the Bible says because our minds are not sufficiently renewed. We still have doubt in our souls. We must reprogram our subconscious minds to accept God's principles and God's promises without doubt.You have to get understanding first, if God said it, its done. Something has to take place in us, our way of thinking. Read Romans 12:2, And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. When we are in Christ and we have the promise of God, we have the right to speak about everything God has promised as if it existed even before our natural senses are conscious of it. It is our faith that gives substance to this confession of things not seen. For example, if we have believed God for anything, we can talk about it before we see it. We should realise that God has already "given us all things that pertain to life and godliness." Read Romans 4:17, (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Most people normally walk by sight for their eyes show them the way. But, believers are told to walk by faith and not by sight,Spiritually speaking! In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul tells us that as believers, we walk by faith,not by sight. So, with God all things are possible! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

 

The word for today is - Vain !

Good morning,

The word for today is - Vain !

 

The question is, do you know that your living is not in vain? Read Deuteronomy 28:1-10, And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself,as he hath sworn unto thee,if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God,and walk in his ways. And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee. People shall see that the Lord is with thy! We need strong people to do the will of God. You and I know that a nation is only as strong as the people that make up that nation. So, people need to be strong in the Lord, we also know that a church is only as strong as the members and leader who make up the church.The bible says, in Psalm 1:1-6,Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. As you know from your Bible history, Solomon was a great king and he was the son of King David. The thing which probably characterized his administration was the fact that he was the one selected to build the temple in the Old Testament. Solomon was a man who understood building. He understood what was involved in building. For instance, Solomon would surely understand that building is hard work. It's not an easy thing to build. If you have a construction project there is hard work involved,so we need the help of the God (his Spirit) in everything that we put our hands to do. Thats in the Spirit of love. Lets read 1 Corinthians 15:58, Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. It's hard work to build a business. Businessmen know it is hard work,and it takes long hours. It takes financial sacrifice, it takes extensive training, if you are going to build a good business. If it takes all that time and effort to build a business, we should not think for a minute that somehow marriage and family are just going to automatically work and it won't take a lot of work. So, if you are going to build anything ,it is important to have a good general contractor to build it. Do you have the best contractor building for you or in you. You have to understand that, unless Jesus Christ is the general contractor in your life everything will fall. If you have a God-oriented foundation, if you get your convictions and values and standards and directions from what God has revealed in the Bible, then you will have a proper authority in your family or your business. You see it takes oneness, God must be the first and final authority upon which the home is built ! The work of the Lord is obedience to his holy word; every believer in Christ is a workman of God. He that works not, to bring glory to God and good to man, is not acknowledged as a servant of Christ; and if he be not a servant, he is not a son; and if he is not a son, then he is not an heir of the kingdom. And he must not only work, but abound in that work, then you will know that your living is not in vain ! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !  

 

The word for today is - Way !

Good morning,

The word for today is -  Way !

 

 While Jesus was on earth there was much confusion about who He was. Some thought He was a wise man or a great prophet. Others thought He was a madman. Still others couldn't decide or didn't care. Jesus Christ confronted His followers with the most important issue or question they would ever face, the time has come for them either to believe or deny His teachings.The question Jesus ask was, who do you say that I AM ? Jesus said,in John 10:30,  "I and my Father are one." Wow, so are you ready to know God? Are you ready to be saved from your sins? Are you ready to repent, that means to make a change? Making a change from the world's ways of living and to follow Jesus wherever he may lead you. Christ died for you, He was buried, and He rose again on the third day,for you, do you believe that? In the book of Romans chapter 10:9-10,it says,That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Are you looking for away out, of darkness. The word tells us that it is time to repent and run to Jesus. Read Mark 1:14-15,Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Did you get that? Jesus said, the time is fulfilled,God is on His way back. In John 14:5-6, Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Read that again, Jesus says, He is the only way to the Father. Now lets look at 1 Timothy 2:5-6,For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. The time is at hand, the time is now!  The word of God tells to seek God first, read Isaiah 55:6-7,Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.The word says, you are lose, you need to return to God. He is waiting for you, many people assume there are many paths to God and that each religion represents an aspect of truth. Not true !  Jesus says, I am the way , the only way into heaven. There is no other way to the Father. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

 

 

The word for today is - Work !

 

The word for today is - Work !

 

The question is," what is your job?" From the very beginning of time in the Bible in Genesis 2 we learn that work was part of God's creative plan. Read Genesis 2:15,And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. So, work is a good and positive part of our daily activity. Not working because we can't be bothered with people is not an option. The ones that are not working and can, are to busy in other things that are not good.The word from God says,that some people are not busy in good things, but they are busybodies in everything that is not like Him. It is the word of God read it for yourself. The Bible tells us," the one who is unwilling to work shall not eat,” read 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. Lets look at Ecclesiastes 9:10,Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. So, there is work for you to do. Read Colossians 3:23-24, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. So, as you work, you are not working for man, you are working as to the Lord. Get this, you are not a servant to man, it is Christ we are serving. We are called to work hard at everything because our ultimate reward is in Heaven not on Earth. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Now read,Psalm 1:1-6, Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. So, are your ways righteous or ungodly in your walk and your way of talking. Do you know, that this is a command of God's, to walk to the counsel of the word from God. If, you choose to walk in the ways of the ungodly then you will fall. Read Hebrews 13:5,Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. In others words, (NIV),Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,“Never will I leave you;never will I forsake you.” The word is saying, it is good to work, but some employers may expect employees to work long hours which may lead to the employee spending long hours at work instead of focusing on serving God. And the word says, in Luke 9:25,For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Thank you Lord for your word.Amen !