The message for the beloved children of God- Meditation !

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The message for the beloved children of God- Meditation !

Read 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. What is meditation? Meditation means a concentrated state of mind in serious reflection. Meditation is a function of the mind and the heart. It is what we think about in our hearts and it is something we do every day. I know that you have heard you are what you eat. Meditate on this today, did you know that you are what you eat, not what you would like to be, nor what you ought to be, nor are you what you used to be. Today, the 'real you' is shown by what you do and by what you think about in your heart what you meditate on. What we should be thinking about is developing a deeper relationship with God. Read Romans 15:4, For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. The question is , what is in your heart, is it acceptable to God? Read Psalm 19:14, Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Heavenly Father, let us learn to meditate on your word daily. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

The message for the beloved children of God- Trusting God's Word ?

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The message for the beloved children of God- Trusting God's Word ?

Read Proverbs 3:4-6, So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. In this world we will have trials and tribulations, but God has the last word. Some people have asked me this question,why or what is the purpose of God allowing trials and tribulations in our lives? We have to understand that God works through trials and tribulations, we must learn to put our trust in His Word. The believers footsteps are establishes by the Lord. Read Proverbs 16:9, A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. Jesus Christ died as our substitute paying the penalty for our sins, He is asking us by an act of our will to trust Him as our personal Savior. We know that for those who love God all things work together for our good. Not only does God have a set plan and a set future for our lives, He is in control of everything. Read Jeremiah 29:11-14, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the Lord : and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the Lord ; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive. Nothing just happens! We have to get to know Him and trust His word, trust God to lead you on the path to peace and serenity. This is a daily walk, we must trust Him (God) in hard times and good times. In our daily lives, we need to believe that when we go through hard times, the result will be good and better for us in the end. But when we're hurting, probably one of the most challenging things for us to remember is that God is going to work it out for our good, trust Him. Let us not fail the test of time, we cannot do it ourselves. 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. We need to be transformed in our minds and heart, the plan of God is forever, nothing can stop the plan of God. Read Psalm 33:11,The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Jesus endured the cross because He knew what was waiting on the other side of it. In our daily lives, we are going to have to endure some things, and we're going to face some hard times and good times. But the only way to do it is to go through it, and trust His Word. Heavenly Father thank you for your love for us. Where would we be without you Lord? To find the keys to life is trusting in you Lord and your will. The real key to life is discovering how to be thankful in the good times and the bad times. Let us keep our focus on you Lord at the cross, no matter what we go through. We know that you are at work in every situation that we face. And your bigger then anything and anyone that comes up against us! Your word says, "We have the victory" in you Lord. In 1 Corinthians 15:57, But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

The weekend message for the beloved children of God - The Voice of God !

The weekend message for the beloved children of God - The Voice of God !

Read Revelation 3:22, He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.You do understand that we are the church, the church is not the building. When the New Testament talks about the Church, it speaks of an assembly of people (the believers). When Jesus said, in Matthew 16:18, And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. He was saying the Church, His chosen people, would not die out. It would be alive, a warm and caring body of believers striving to serve God, doing His will and supporting each other. There are four keys to the voice of God that we need, one is hearing His voice, second is knowing His voice, and third is listening to His voice and the greatest is following His voice for directions. "Don't let any impersonating voice mislead you, or your own overactive imagination." We have to get to know the voice of God by His word, we must study His word daily. Understand that God speaks to us through His word to our hearts. Jesus always prayed to His Heavenly Father, read John 12:27-28, Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. We need to ask the Holy Spirit , what is your will for me today Lord? Discerning the voice of God is something we need to do everyday, we are His servants. Read Isaiah 42:1-2, Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.Our minds can be prompted by God, from our own carnal desires, or from unclean spirits. Some ignore this and naively believe that anything they think or feel is from God, without humility or reflection. Understand that we must know the truth, and the truth has set us free from lies and deceit. Some people's problem is lack of knowledge, we need not to be double-minded people. Read Romans 7:21-23, I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. Asking is how we begin a conversation with God, Father help us to know your voice? Then we ask the Lord to speak to us, and then we refuse to do what God tells us to do! The word of God says, obey is better than sacrifice. Read Matthew 21:28-31, But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. Do you not know that your in a race daily? Are you running away from God or running to God? Do not deceive yourselves are you listen? Read John 10:1-5, Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Heavenly Father, we need to hear from you everyday. We need to spend more time with you everyday, forgive us Lord. Let us always put you first in our lives, we seek first the kingdom of God and your righteousness. No one and nothing comes before you Lord. Amen ! We are your sheep and we know your voice, thank you Lord for making away for us to return back to you. Do you hear Him calling your name_____? Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

The message for the beloved children of God- Who is leading you?

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The message for the beloved children of God- Who is leading you?

Who is leading you, is the question? You do know that there are two spirits ? One is of light (good) and the other is of darkness (evil). The bible says that those led by the spirit of God are the sons of God. The bible says there are two types of spirit beings, the unfallen, holy angels, and the angels that followed Satan in his rebellion. Understand that the two spirits are opposed to each other. Read Galatians 5:17, For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that you cannot do the things that you would. We should have the desire to do what is good and true. Read Romans 8:14-17, For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. The Holy Spirit will reveal the truth to His children. Understand that the "natural man" cannot understand the bible without the leading of the Holy Spirit. To the natural man the word of God is foolishness to him or her. The Holy Spirit revealed Himself to the Apostles and Prophets. And He will reveal Himself to you also! Are you willing to be led by the Spirit? Then walk in the Spirit by heeding His Word and praying that the Father strengthen you by His Spirit in the inner man! Heavenly Father help us to walk by your spirit. Let us keep our eyes on you Lord. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

The message for the beloved children of God- Encouraging one Another !

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The message for the beloved children of God- Encouraging one Another !

Is there anyone in your life that lifts your spirits and gives you encouragement? The bible says to encourage one another and build one another up daily. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11,Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Sometimes we get worn down that we could use a little encouragement to keep us going. We are called to encourage one another regularly so that we don’t slough off and fall. Even when others fail to encourage us or are unavailable to encourage us, God and His Word are available and sufficient to encourage us. Let us stay in the Word to encourage ourselves so that we can be an encouragement to others. Your test today is to speak an encouraging word to others and over yourself. Heavenly Father help us to stay in your word to encourage one another.Thank you Lord for your word.  

The message for the beloved children of God - Gratitude!

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The message for the beloved children of God - Gratitude!

How much time do you take to read your email, watch football, the news, or movies? I know some people may think that the message is long, but we all need to hear from the word of God. So, take sometime out for our Lord and Savior daily, grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Him. Im not sorry for the word, but Im sorry if it is to much for you to think about in one day. Are you a person that is grateful __? Do you know anyone that is ungrateful__? Some people take your kindness for your weakness, this is not the spirit of God, it is the spirit of darkness. Do you know want gratitude means? Gratitude means,the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. It means to thank someone for something, for doing something on the behalf of another. Always giving God thanks first for all that He has done for us should be daily. Gratitude starts in the heart, not the mind, what is in your heart? I was reading yesterday the story of the ten lepers, they stood at a distance, crying out to Jesus, " Master, have mercy on us"! Understand this Jesus heard their cry: He told them, "Go show yourselves to the priests." The lepers obeyed Jesus, only the priest could declare them to be clean.They were healed, Jesus was watching them celebrating. But something happen, one man returns back to Jesus to give Him thanks.When he saw that he was healed, he came back to Jesus, shouting, "Praise God!" He fell face down on the ground at Jesus feet, thanking Him for what He had done. Jesus asked, " Didn't I healed ten men? Where are the other nine? Understand that the nine was too self-centered, to give thanks onto God for His faithfulness. It has been said, we cannot control our circumstances, but we can control our attitudes. Im talking about being kind to someone and the other person being disrespectful. The art of thanksgiving is one of the most important skills a human being can develop. There is another reason to be thankful for our blessings it is the flow of even more blessings coming our way. Sadly, I believe most of us are somewhat lacking in this area. Read Matthew 7:12,Therefore all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Acknowledging the big and small wonders of life are the keys to spiritual growth. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19, Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. This one man had been made into a new creature in Christ Jesus, old things had past away. This man was graceful for what the Lord had done for Him. We all need to be graceful daily, weather happy or sad, weather rich or poor ! Heavenly Father, help us to grow in our everyday walk by Your Spirit Lord in Love and Truth. For, we are thankful for your one and only Son Jesus Christ. Let us be wise people and learn from you Lord. Let us begin each day in the spirit of Gratitude! "Be grateful for what you have, not regretful for what you haven't." Wake up with the spirit of Love, not hate. Pray for one another to be renewed by the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !

 

The message for the beloved children of God - What have you done for Me (Lord)?

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The message for the beloved children of God - What have you done for Me (Lord)?

Do you not know that we are servants of the Lord? The Bible has a great deal to say about servanthood because the central theme of the Bible is to be an Servant. True leadership is servanthood, and the greatest leader of all time is Jesus Christ, He came to serve! Ask yourself are you greater then the great I AM? The answer to the question is NO !! Read Mark 10:43-45, But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Get some understanding about this verse, Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve ! We are here to do the will of God first, that is what Jesus did. Serving others is the very essence of ministry! We need to be renewed in our hearts and minds. The word of God says, in Philippians 2:3-7,Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Can you lay aside yourself and follow Jesus Christ? Jesus said, For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done. Read John 12:25-26, He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. If we turn back to the Word of God, we can find our way out of the cultural confusion and into the clarity of the mind of God. Ask yourself this question, when you see the Lord face to face, will He say, Well done,my good and faithful servant ? Let us have the same spirit like Paul. Paul thoughts was first of all, as a "servant of Christ", not of mankind. Paul understood that God did not call him to be creative but obedient, not innovative but faithful. Read Galatians 1:10, For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. The most important quality of a good steward is faithfulness, trustworthiness. God supplies His Word, His Spirit, His gifts, and His power, and He calls His stewards to administer those resources faithfully. Heavenly Father, let us your beloved children learn to be faithful and true to your word. Let us learn to always put others before ourselves. Let us walk by the spirit of love and truth. We must always seek to please you first! We have been called to do a good work unto you Lord. We walk by faith not by sight. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !