Thought For The Day

AS THOSE IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD, WE HAVE LIBERTY, A FREEDOM TO WALK WITH THE LORD. LIBERTY: IS THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF OUR FREEDOM! GALATIANS 5:13 FOR YOU BRETHREN HAVE BEEN CALLED TO LIBERTY; ONLY DO NOT USE LIBERTY AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FLESH, BUT THROUGH LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER. As a Christian we do whatever our impulse of soul requires of us (Led by the Holy Spirit) to do the will of God. Our liberty or freedom in the Lord will lead us places the average Christian would never think of going.  Look how Jesus went to the Samaritan woman. 1 Peter 2:15-16 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men-  As free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. The perfect law of liberty is God's word. James 1:25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. ...

WE HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS, WHERE THE CHURCH LOOKED SO MUCH LIKE THE WORLD AND ITS WAY OF DOING THINGS, THAT OUR WITNESS FELL ON DEAD EARS. PEOPLE COULDN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WORLD AND THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. AMOS 8:11 "BEHOLD, THE DAYS ARE COMING."  SAYS THE THE LORD GOD, THAT I WILL SEND A FAMINE ON THE LAND, NOT A FAMINE OF BREAD, NOR OF THIRST FOR WATER, BUT OF HEARING THE WORDS OF THE LORD. Beloved, we hear all kinds of teachings on what they say is the word of God, some are, but some of it is mans interjecting humor things to impress people and that's okay to a point, but don't forget that God's word stands on its own and carries great  power. Paul said, Preach the word.  2 Timothy 4: 2-5 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.  Convince, rebuke, exhort with longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires because they hav...

EVERYDAY WE SHOULD BE READY TO MEET JESUS, THE ONE WHO LOVES US SO MUCH THAT HE DIED IN OUR PLACE, YET ROSE AGAIN SO THAT WE COULD HAVE NEW LIFE. JOHN 6:47 "MOST ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, HE WHO BELIEVES IN ME HAS EVERLASTING LIFE. THERE WILL BE NO U-HAUL BEHIND OUR HEARSE, SO AS WE CAME INTO THIS WORLD, SO WE WILL GO OUT, NAKED. Hold the things on this earth lightly, never think there is plenty of time for this or that.   There is only time to love and be loved.  We only have today, live it to the full, making sure you show God's love in some way to someone, either with words or actions. JOHN 2:24 'MOST A ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, HE WHO HEARS MY WORD AND BELIEVES IN HIM WHO SENT ME HAS EVERLASTING LIFE, AND SHALL NOT COME INTO JUDGMENT. BUT HAS PASSED FROM DEATH INTO LIFE. BELOVED, THAT IS THE GOOD NEWS THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO HEAR. Jesus said in an hour you think not, the Son of Man will come. Are you ready ? Will He find you doing the Father's b...

EACH DAY THAT PASSES BRINGS US CLOSER AND CLOSER TO CHRIST JESUS' RETURN. SOME SAY THAT THEY ARE NOT READY, BUT WE ARE TO ALWAYS BE READY WITH EXPECTATION IN OUR HEART. Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. Acts 1:9-11 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.   And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold two men stood by them in white apparel,  who said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven?  This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven. Beloved, are you expecting the Lord any day to appear to us. He has revealed Himself and some heavenly things to us through His word,. If we are applying ourselves to His word, we should understand by now that the time is near. No, we cannot know the day nor hou...

WE ARE TO SEEK GOD FIRST AND HIS KINGDOM AND THEN HE WILL ADD TO OUR LIFE. WE ARE TO ENJOY THE LIFE GOD HAS GIVEN TO US IN OUR NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. God wants to bless you with all you need, He just asks to be first on your mind and heart. Many need to repent of pushing Jesus aside and putting Him on your to do list.   He is the Lord of glory, how dare us ignore His fellowship. I see so many with idols in their life. They do not perceive them as idols, but they are just the same. Some people are upset because they couldn't go to the gym, or get their hair done, during the time of being shut in, they were not upset that they couldn't attend church. How sad. Their complaint was about self. Anything that you allow to take the place of your time with the Lord, could be an idol in your life. It is time for repentance, changing your mind, and ...

THE BRIDE OF CHRIST HAS  COMBAT BOOTS ON,  THE CHURCH IS READY TO MARCH AND GAIN BACK WHAT THE ENEMY HAS STOLEN. Ephesians 6: 11-13 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. This bride is ready for anything, And has the authority that the Lord has given her and she is firm, bold, yet kind. THE BRIDE OF CHRIST IS FULLY DRESSED WITH THE SHIELD OF FAITH, THAT WILL QUENCH ALL THE FIERY DARTS OF THE ENEMY, FIRE CAN ONLY BE QUENCHED BY WATER, THE WATER OF THE WORD,  AND THE BELT OF TRUTH, (JESUS IS TRUTH) THE BREAST PLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, (JESUS IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS) HER FEET ARE READY TO GO...

THE RED SEA  REPRESENTED THE BLOOD OF JESUS, THAT HELPS YOU GET TO THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE, WHERE PROVISION AND HELP, FORGIVENESS AWAIT YOU.  THE PLACE WHERE THE LORD WILL SUSTAIN YOU. ARE COMING OUT OF EGYPT (THE WORLD) ARE YOU HEADED FOR THE PROMISE LAND? WHERE PEACE AND SAFETY ARE, WHERE MILK AND HONEY ARE WAITING FOR YOU. MOSES CARRIED THE ROD OF AUTHORITY AND POWER TO HELP GOD'S CHILDREN CROSS OVER INTO NEW LIFE, AWAY FROM EGYPT (THE WORLD)  AWAY FROM A SLAVERY MENTALITY, TO A FREE, SPECIAL CHILDREN OF GOD, MENTALITY. We were once kept in bondage as a slave to our sin. Now in Christ Jesus we have freedom, and we will see supernatural things occur in our life. Don't get stuck in the wilderness of complaining, and murmuring, not appreciating the heavenly manna.  The manna that will sustain you. It was sweet like honey. The manna represents the word of God. Jesus is our living manna. He is the word of God! As believers we have manna from God....

WE ARE TO NOT BE CONTROLLED BY ANY ONE OTHER THAN THE HOLY SPIRIT. ALL THE DO's AND DON'TS THAT HAVE BOUND THE CHURCH FOR YEARS, ARE BEING RELEASED, AND WE ARE SEEING THE FREEDOM THAT JESUS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR. SO THAT WE CAN WALK IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.  THE HOLY SPIRIT IS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE GIANT, SHE IS COMING ALIVE. THE ORGANIZED CHURCH AS WE HAVE KNOWN IT, WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AFTER GOD DEALS WITH IT.  THE FOCUS SHOULD BE ON JESUS. Our works do not save us, only the blood of Jesus can do that.  We cannot clean ourselves up, if we try we will fail, only the work of the Holy Spirit can change our habits and flaws, and cause us to hate sin. Jesus took care of our sin, and He told us His yoke is easy and His burden is light, so why are so many Christians still carrying around guilt and shame,  believing that they are not doing enough,  THEY ARE NOT EXPERIENCING GOD'S FORGIVENESS AND PROVISION. STOP ALLOWING THE ENEMY TO LIE TO YOU! ...

THERE ARE SOME TODAY THAT SEE THEMSELVES AS GOD. THEY SEEM TO HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT WE ARE AN EARTHEN VESSEL. CHOSEN BY GOD TO CARRY HIS MESSAGE OF SALVATION. 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not us. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair. persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed- always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. We who live are always delivered to death for Jesus sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal body. Daily our flesh is to die, so that the life of Jesus in us, can be manifested. This book of 2 Corinthians, reveals to us how Paul has grown in his understanding of the things of God. Did Paul cry--yes! was Paul sorrowful? -yes! Did Paul suffer?-yes greatly, was Paul burdened?-yes! and even despaired o...

WE HEAR SO MANY VOICES TODAY, BUT THE ONE VOICE WE SHOULD LISTEN TO IS GOD'S VOICE IN HIS WORD. It is the one voice that gives us peace and comfort for any situation. Proverbs 6:20-23 My son keep your father's command, And do not forsake the law of your mother.  Bind them continually upon your heart;  Tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will lead you;  When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak to you.  For the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light; reproof and instruction are the way of life. God's voice penetrates so deep inside of our being, to our very cells in our body, changes in our health take place.  Changes in our mind take place we begin to think more clearly, about the things of God. Psalm 107:20-22 He sent His word and healed them , And delivered them from their destructions. Oh that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for the wonderful works to the children of men! ...

WE ARE JOINT HEIRS WITH JESUS, WE ARE KEPT BY HIS POWER THROUGH FAITH. 1 Peter 3-9 ( Our heavenly inheritance) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials , that the genuineness of your faith being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love,  Though now you do not see Him, yet believing you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith- the salvation o...

WE CAN SO EASILY GET SIDE TRACKED, AND LIKE THE EARLY CHURCH, LOOSE OUR FIRST LOVE, THAT IS JESUS. Doing the work of the ministry is wonderful, but don't forget the object of that ministry.   It is not about you and what you are doing, it is ALL about Jesus and what He has done for us on that cross. I believe this time of being at home with family, that God has allowed this thing to happen so we will get our priorities straight. Family, Church, Our job. God made family first. We are His family, so our focus should be on family.  The Lord has a sense of humor, we need to get our laughter back, and joy of the Lord in all we do. It looks like we are in the place of the loveless church, or I should say we were , because God certainly has been dealing with us all to get in order. Revelation 2: 2-7 "I know your works, your labor , your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil.  And you have tested those who say that they are apos...

IT IS EASY TO GET CAUGHT OFF GUARD WHEN WE ARE SERVING THE LORD.  WE START OUT WITH THE RIGHT MOTIVES,  BUT SLOWLY ( LIKE A  SNAKE) THE ENEMY WILL POINT OUT HOW GREAT YOU ARE DOING, THEN PRIDE ENTERS, AND SOON AFTER THAT, OUR EYES ARE OFF OF GOD'S PLAN AND ONTO OUR OWN PLANS. (SELF) Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. As soon as your focus is on yourself and what you have accomplished ( only through the Lord working) you will forget you are dependent on the Holy Spirit in all areas of your life. It is He who does the lasting work of the kingdom of God in us. Never take credit for what the Holy Spirit is doing in your life.  We are nothing without God. Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Lust for power, recognition, is a trap that the enemy sets up. He knows our weak spots and goes after them. Just as he did Eve, telling her when she eats of the tree of good and evil ...

WE HEAR SO MUCH TODAY, YOU REALLY DON'T KNOW WHO TO BELIEVE OR FOR THAT MATTER WHAT IS REALLY TRUE. You can always count on the word of God, it is truth!! It gives peace to your soul. Psalm 37:1-8 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.  For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.  His word is our spiritual food. Delight yourself also in the Lord , And He shall give you the desires of your heart.  Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;   Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, forsake wrath;  Do not fret--it only causes harm. Beloved, God's word wa...

WE HEAR MUCH ABOUT THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS. DEPENDING ON WHO YOU LISTEN TO, THEY WILL SAY JESUS RAISED HIMSELF. LET US LOOK AT GOD'S WORD FOR OUR ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION. John 2:19-21 (Jesus) And Jesus answered and said to them.  "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Romans 8:11 (Spirit) But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. 1 Thessalonians 1: 9-10  ( Father God ) For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned  to God from idols, to serve the living true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from wrath to come. His Son, ( Jesus ) that Father God raised from the dead. There is no possible way you can separate the Trinity.  They all work together, from creation until now....

TRUSTING GOD, WHEN THE EARTH IS SHAKING, WHEN THE SEAS ARE ROARING, WHEN ALL SEEMS UNSETTLED IN OUR LIFE, HE IS IN CONTROL. TRUST HIM! Noah found this out while in the ark with everything unsettled. Yet God was with him.  Just as God is with us now, today, He is using things on this earth to bring His body to the point that it is without spot or wrinkle. Some church's for too long have been focused on its self and forgetting the great commission, Go and make disciples of all nations. Those were some of Jesus' final words to the church before He ascended back to heaven. Matthew 28: 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Keep your trust in Jesus, as the world is corrupt and full of deceit.  People in high places that are to protect us, are only interested...

THERE IS A PLACE OF SAFETY AND IT IS IN JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength A very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, you people;  pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 71:7-8 I have become a wonder to many, But You are my strong refuge.  Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day. Beloved, a refuge is a place of protection from what is going on outside.  Jesus Christ our Lord is our refuge, we are in Him and we are safe. He is our ARK! Our place of safety. No matter what goes on around us, we have the peace of God. As we praise the Lord, our peace that Jesus gave us will manifest.  Rest in His love.  Remember this week all that our Lord suffered for us, and remember He alone is our safe...

PEOPLE TODAY NEED TO SEE THE LIGHT IN CHRIST JESUS IN US, WE ARE THE ONES WHO CARRY THE HOPE FOR THIS WORLD. WE HAVE THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION.  We are carriers of God's life message for a world gone crazy.   Remember beloved, Jesus so loved this world He came as a baby, to live as we do and to feel what we feel, to be tempted in all points as we are, yet He was without sin. With Resurrection Sunday coming soon, we are to remember the suffering Jesus took for us, but more importantly, remember He was raised from the dead. Only Jesus arose from the dead just the way He said He would. John 2:19 Jesus answered and said to them (The Jews)  "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up" He told His disciples over and over, that He must die and rise again. They just didn't get it. After He had arisen from the dead, then they began to believe Him. They were filled with joy and the light of Christ shown bright in them. They sparkled with the life ...

IT WILL TAKE SOME STUDY IN GOD'S WORD TO SEE ALL THE BENEFITS THAT WE NOW HAVE. Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His Holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all His benefits;   Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases,  who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagles. Beloved, Jesus has given us so much, but many of us are not claiming and applying His word to our situations. We no longer belong to this world and all that it offers, God offers to us much more than the world could ever offer. Romans 5: 6-9 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in while we...

As long as there is breath in our body we will grow in our faith in the Lord and run the race set before us. We will still be able to pray for someone else and be like Jesus on this earth. Like with exercise, we can feel the pull in our body, so we also can feel the pull in our spirit to be transformed in the image of Christ our Lord. We started out like a worm, then we were placed in the Holy Spirit  cocoon, and the change began to take place. Little by little, with a lot of activity. Our flesh gets tired and says enough!  but our spirit  says, no keep going, Jesus is with you, Jesus is in you, Jesus is working through you. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside ever weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Beloved, we are in this race unto the finish.  It is tiring at times, and that is a signal to rest and prepare ou...

We should always make provision for the unexpected, but know that God will supply what is needed.   We do our part by obeying and doing the word of the Lord.   (Preparing for times to come) Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Do we really believe that, or are we always trying to supply ourselves with things not needed, but only a want? We need to use wisdom, and ask the Holy spirit to show us what is our priority for the day. Call a friend and encourage them, or send a card to say thinking of you today. Yes, we are to prepare certain things as the Lord leads us, but include the Lord in your decision making and stand firm on what you know to be right. Do the right thing, in the right way and the Lord will reward you. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for so you will heaps coals of fire on his...