The word for today - Joyful !

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The word for today - Joyful !

 

What did John say was his greatest joy? Read 1John 1:3-4,That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.What did Jesus do knowing the joy that was set before Him? Read Hebrews 12:1-2,Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us 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, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.The word of God tells us to make a joyful sound from within us.  The word of God tells us to rejoice and praise His name. For the Lord is good. Now get this, this is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glade in it.Read Psalm 98:4-6,Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.  Lets look at Psalm 33:1-4,Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. It says all His work, not some are for your good. To be able to make a joyful noise to the Lord, you must first have the joy of the Lord within you. Read Nehemiah 8:9-10, And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. The Lord wants us to be joyful people. What did Paul say would fulfill his joy? Its in Philippians 2:1-3,If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. We are to have the same love for one another with gladness.. Now read Psalm 100:1-2,Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

The word for today is - Spiritual !

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The word for today is - Spiritual !

 

Are you Spiritual? Are you walking by the Spirit? What is this Spirit, its the Spirit of God, and that Spirit is love. Read Galatians 5:22-23,But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.Did you not know that the love of God dwells in us? Read Colossians 1:8-11,Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;Have you ever noticed how refreshingly fun it is to be around positive thinking people who seem to naturally maintain a positive attitude? No matter how bad the circumstances, negativity never even enters their minds, let alone crosses their lips to form negative, faithless words! But let's be honest, encountering a positive person is a rare occurrence these days. Lets read 1 Peter 2:1-10,Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. So for today lets walk by the Spirit of God that dwells in us, lets show some LOVE to one another, lay aside all malice, and all guile, walk by the Spirit. Thank you Lord for your love and your word. Amen !

The word for today is - Why !

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The word for today is - Why !

 

Some people are asking why so much pain in this world or in my life? Lets read Job 15:20,The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor.Now read this, suffering typically draws us to God and can lead to repentance. This is the most important reason for pain and suffering, although we may not see it now, and many will not agree with this, but its okay. It's clear from testimony that many people who endure suffering cry out to God, help me Lord! You see pain brings us back to Him, in prayer or back to church or reading the Bible again, looking for answers. Only after suffering in the Old Testament individual people turn back to God. This is why so much pain in this world today, some people will not turn back to God. People of the world is walking in darkness, the word tells us to walk by the Spirit of God, that Spirit is light. The word of God says, get understanding,read 1 Peter 4:1-2,Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. Its not our will, but the will of God.The word tells us that we cannot serve two masters. Read Matthew 6:24, No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Did you know that? You have to make a choice, you have a free will. Read Proverbs 14:12, There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.You see Satan is the God of this world. Its in the Bible, read 2 Corinthians 4:4, In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. Also, read John 8:44,Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. You see, unsaved people live in darkness. Read Proverbs 23:5-8, Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. The word of God tells us to seek the kingdom of God first. Read Matthew 6:31-34,Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. You don't have to worry about tomorrow, God has everything. Read Matthew 6: 26-27, Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? Not one ! Now read Romans 8:5,For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. So, walk by the Spirit ! The word tells us in Matthew 10:22,And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

 

The word for today is - Hard !

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The word for today is - Hard !

Lets look at 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8,Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming. You see, many people have given up trying to find the answers, to life. Why? Because the truth is to hard for some people. Does the Bible have the answers? Yes, the answer is in the word of God. Do you want the hard truth or are you over looking things. Some people think that the answers are too hard to understand. Others worry that asking questions could lead to shame or embarrassment. Read John 17:1-5, These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. And some decide that such questions are best left to leaders and teachers. If you “keep on seeking” for answers to the important questions, you will find that the search can be very rewarding. God has not stopped humans when they have chosen to pursue good or bad courses, but he is not the cause of the problems that have resulted. Surely, then, it would be unfair to blame God for all the troubles of mankind. Read Proverbs 2:1-5,My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. The word tells us to get understanding, you see our Heavenly Father wants the best for us! Read Psalms 36:7-10,How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Jesus Christ confronted His followers with the most important issue they would ever face. He had spent time with them and made some bold claims about His identity and authority. Now, the time has come again for us either to believe or deny His teachings. Things are going on in this world today, its nothing new to God, and for the believers also. You see everything thats going of today is in the word of God. The word tells us that there is nothing new under the sun. Read Ecclesiastes 1:9,The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Thank you God for your word. Amen !

The word for today is - Overcome !

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The word for today is - Overcome !
 

The world around us is forever changing, but God does not change. He is true to His word, He is reliable. He says, "Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.For I, the Lord, do not change." God is always there,He can be counted on, He is "the same yesterday and today, and forever."And God can make himself known, giving us a peace of mind through him, setting our hearts securely at rest. Because we are in the end times we know that according to prophecy it will be a time of great tribulation and trouble. The word of God ,says in 2 Timothy 1:7,For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.There is only one way we can be without fear in a world of turmoil, hatred, war, and uncertainty. The way to do this is to trust the One who told us not to be troubled or fearful.You see, fear is the opposite of trust. Read Luke 21:26-27, Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. The word says God has the power, not mankind. So, if the Spirit of God is in you, you have the power to overcome anything! Heart problems can occur because of fear and stress. The Lord begins our healing from the inside out. Once we have been cleansed in our hearts and souls, then the body will also respond and experience healing. When we prosper in our souls, then we will also prosper in our bodies. Read 3 John 1:2,Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Speak over yourself, speak life, or ask someone to pray for you or with you. We need not feel embarrassed to ask others to pray for us, we need each other. It is also helpful to have someone pray the prayer of agreement with you when trying to overcome a weakness or fear. This will bring strength to your decision to overcome in the areas needed. We need the help of the Holy Spirit from within us, or in agreement from our brothers or sisters in Christ, we are overcomers.Read Matthew 18:19,Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. With God, in our lives, we can rest easy. As we get to know God and listen to what he says in the Bible, he brings about that peace of mind in our lives. You see we walk by faith not by sight, we are overcomers. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

The word for today is - World !

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The word for today is - World !

 

Do you like mystery books? Well, lets look at the greatest mystery book of time, the Bible. There is a mystery that is so difficult for some humans to understand. By the word of His mouth, God created all that we see. Lets start with Genesis 1:1-5, In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.  The word tells us to get understanding. Read Job 38:1-38, Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb? When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it, And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place; That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it? It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment. And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken. Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death? Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all. Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof, That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof? Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great? Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war? By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth? Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder; To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man; To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth? Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew? Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it? The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen. Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons? Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth? Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say unto thee, Here we are? Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart? Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven, When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together?  The Lord ask, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words? Is it mankind? The Lord is saying ,do they or you not know who I Am? I Am, the created, I AM , the beginning and the end. Lets look at 1 Corinthians 1:18-21,For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. Now read Colossians 1:16-18,For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Did you get that? By Him, and for Him, and He is before everything that is! Read Psalm 24:1,The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Oh Lord, we give you thanks for revealing yourself to us the believers. Your in our hearts, and man can not take it away from us! We give you glory and honor, it all belong to you ,thank you Jesus for blessing us, Amen ! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

The word for today is - Lost!

The word for today is - Lost!

Have you thought about the second coming of the Lord? Lets read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. So,what is your mission? Comfort one another with the word of God. Did you know that you have an assighment on your life. Read Mark 16:15-18, And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Also read, Jeremiah 1:5,Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. The word of God says, I (the Lord) did this,He ordained you! Wow,for a purpose, how awesome is that? So, get this, you are ordained before you came forth from your mothers womb, it isn't giving to you by your works. All that believe are saved by grace, and nothing can be done to earn that favor 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. It is impossible to work one’s way into heaven, to do special deeds that catch God’s eye and cause Him to bless one with salvation, or to do anything in anyway that merits or deserves the priceless free gift of salvation. Its a gift from God, give Him thanks,be thankful ! Now get this, the word say, He is the only way unto the Father.Read John 14:1-6,Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 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.You can read Acts chapter 2,it is the first place that God’s complete plan of salvation is announced. Second, it contains the preaching of an inspired Apostle Peter, who spoke exactly what the Holy Spirit told him to say. Third, and most important to,Acts 2,it begins with unsaved people and ends with saved people.It says in Acts 2:38,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Speak the word in season and out of sesason.Read 2 Timothy 4:2,Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.The Call of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain you! Preach to all the people, for we don't know who is lost and who is saved. God knows the heart of every person. Thank you Lord for your word.Amen!