Monthly Archives: May 2011

TRUE HAPPINESS

Most people seek happiness through other people, which simply means, if that person is in a bad mood there goes your happiness. Some it’s the amount of money they have, which simple means no money, no happiness. Now with different people it varies, based upon age, color, and nationality, while for some it’s just the simple things in life, but whatever category you fall under, true happiness is contentment, and contentment is satisfaction, and only one thing can satisfy everyone, that one thing is the love of God.

True Happiness is to be in love with God, because without a shadow of doubt; He is already in love with you. Why? Because He gave His only begotten son Jesus Christ of Nazareth, as a living sacrifice, Holy, and pure as payment for our sins (John 3:16-17, John 14:6). Now the only thing we can do in return, for His gift of His son, is to present our bodies as a living sacrifice Holy and acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1). This my friends will allow you to explore, and experience the depth of true happiness. A kind of happiness that brings joy, peace, contentment, and love that only Jesus can give. He gives you peace, and happiness that the world, or nobody in it can give, which just makes you want to praise, thank, worship, and glorify Him all the time. Now if He inhabits the praises of His people and you praise Him when you are happy or sad, you will experience a joy that only salvation can give, only then my friends will you  find true happiness.

Let me explain something to you, once you seek Him, and acknowledge Him in everything; In return, He gives you the desires of your heart. The desires of your heart makes you praise Him; because once you are happy, He is happy; and like a proud Father He loves to see His children happy. Your happiness is contingent upon the love you have for your Heavenly Father. You love Him so much, seek Him, and put Him first…here comes your desires of a good husband or wife, good job, good house, prosperity blessings overflowing and bubbling over. Don’t you want this kind of happiness? Then you have to tap into the source and supplier of happiness to receive it and then give it or dish it out.

Psalm 92:12 tells us, “The righteous shall flow like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Labanon”. Don’t you want happiness, and the benefits that comes with it? If so, then go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, it will be the best thing you ever did. Know God, know happiness; No God, no happiness. All glory, praises, honor, and thanks go to my Heavenly Father for using me to deliver His message to His children.

GREAT CONVERSATION

Your conversation dictates who you are, some people are great conversationalists, where you could listen to them all day, and not get bored. Some people, however, use words in a  conversation that could thrill you, impress you or just plain hurt and destroy you.

Now as a child of God, we shouldn’t let corrupt communications or conversations proceed out of our mouth, only things which are good, and can be used to edify, and minister grace to the hearers (Ephesians 4: 29). When you are in a funk, feeling down, depressed, and frustrated you need words of encouragement, edification, exhortation, and comfort; Don’t tell me I told you so or I warned you, or to inflict pain or hurt on someone else, that’s just temporary satisfaction that does nothing to your hurt or pain, it will just add insult to injury.

Out  of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, so a good person out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things (Matthew 12:34-35), which makes them a great conversationalist, which most people appreciate, and love.

But the evil person out of the evil treasure of their heart, bringeth forth evil things, which will lead to death, spiritually or physically, sometimes both. It’s so sad when you allow people to influence you to do bad, and not good, it shows how weak-minded and unstable you are. If God wanted us to think alike, He would not have bothered to equip us with a brain.

However, as Christians our minds are renewed, and we are not conformed to this world but transformed ( Romans 12:1-2); and because we are in Christ, we become new creatures, thus eliminating old habits, old ways, old conversations, and everything becomes new (2 Corinthians 5:17). People should see the difference in us, because our former conversations and conduct have changed, we are no longer lead or driven by the corruption that grew out of our deceitful lusts ( Ephesians 4 : 22-24 ).

So we crucify, kill or destroy the fruits of the flesh: Hatred, anger, un-marital sex, lying, stealing, cheating, bitterness, etc. And put on the fruits of the spirit : love, peace, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, etc (Galatians 5:21-22). Would you like to experience this great Christian fellowship, and experience with your Creator, just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, it’s the experience of a lifetime. All glory, praise, honor, and thanks goes to my Heavenly Father who uses me to get His message to His people, I pray it was a blessing to you, as it was to me.

GULLIBLE OR UNAWARE

This is another example of people who don’t read there Bible, so they accept anything and everything as gospel. It is written, for those of you who never knew, that, No one knows, not even the angels in heaven, have a clue as to when Jesus is coming. (Matthew 25 :13; Luke 21:34). But one thing for sure is that we are living in the latter days, where people are departing from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron ( 1 Timothy 4:1-3).

Little children, it is the last time; and ye have heard that the antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrist, by which we know it is the last time……who is a liar but he that denied that Jesus is the Christ, he is antichrist that denied the Father and the son ( 1 John 2:18-23).   Even him whose coming is after the working of satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivable-ness of unrighteousness in them that perish,  because they receive not the love of the truth, that they might be saved ( 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10). Folks we are living in perilous times, if you think you will get a warning you are wrong,”Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as you think not, the son of man cometh”(Matthew 24:44). But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in night, in which the heavens shall pass  away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also,  and the works that are in it,  shall be burned up  ( 2 Peter 3:10). So now you know the truth, about Jesus coming why not turn your life over to Him ,before it’s too late, just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, it will be the best thing you ever did. All glory, praise, honor, and thanks be to God, for using me to deliver His message to His people.

GODS WAY OR MAN

“FOR MY THOUGHTS, ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS, NEITHER ARE YOUR WAYS, MY WAYS, SAITH THE LORD. FOR AS THE HEAVENS ARE HIGHER THAN THE EARTH, SO ARE MY WAYS HIGHER THAN YOUR WAYS, AND MY THOUGHTS THAN YOUR THOUGHTS” ( ISAIAH 55:8-9). Be careful who you follow, and who you believe. If you are following God, you can’t go wrong. If you follow man you better be strong, because he or she will lead you to do wrong. Remember Jesus is the Way, Jesus is the Truth, and Jesus is the Life, no one goes to God without going through Him (John 14:6). Do you want to meet Him? Go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions. To God be the glory, praise, and thanks for using me to share His thoughts.

LOVE INSTEAD OF HATE

Love is the only solution to hate, but if you are full of hate, then love cannot be manifested through you. Hatred is like a venomous snake full of poison, ready to pounce on a hopeless, and helpless victim. Hate is of the devil, and its only intention is to steal, kill, and destroy. Hatred is an infectious diseases that, if it goes unattended will totally destroy you and leads to death of some kind or another. Yes, you get temporary satisfaction for your ego, but you destroy your relationship with God and others.

In society we are so quick to hate, and seek revenge, to render an eye for an eye, when God distinctly tells us that vengeance is His, He will repay. This was why they crucified Jesus, His philosophy, and teachings, because He preached love; He told us to love our enemies, bless them who curse us, do good to them that hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use, and persecute you (Matthew 5:44).

Trust me, I know it’s not easy, because it cuts like a knife, it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, it rips your heart out, and tears you apart. But God tells us to love, Jesus came and proved to us that it is possible, and do-able; look what they did to Him before He went to the cross, on His way to the cross, and while He was on the cross, yet His only response was a prayer, ‘Father forgive them, for they know not what they do’ (Luke 23:34). That’s love that covers a multitude of sins (Proverbs 10:12, 1 Peter 4:8), Jesus’ demonstration of love to us and for us should propel us to love others (John 15:13); The only thing we should owe each other is love; Love worked no ill (Romans 13:8-10 KJV). God’s desire is for us to put on love (Colossians 3:14); Love will never fail, it’s the greatest thing ever (1 Corinthians 13:8). From the old to the new testament, God speaks of love (Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 5:38-45, 1 Peter 3:9), so if it possible let’s love and live at peace with everybody (Romans 12:17-18).

If you don’t know the God of love, go to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, it will be the best thing you ever do. I give God the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to put His message out there. I pray it blesses you as it did me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

DIRECT ACCESS THROUGH PRAYERS

Have you ever considered how many prayers go up to God per second? How many get answered, and how many don’t. Have you realized that half the people who pray for you need prayers for themselves, and the other half  don’t even pray, or remember you. That’s why it’s very important that you pray for yourself, at least you are positive, and one hundred percent sure, that your request, petitions, and questions are made known to God.

Praying is the only way, we as children of God can communicate with Our Heavenly Father. Before Jesus came, the people had to go through the prophets of God, to seek forgiveness of their sins (1 Samuel 12:19-25), and he was obligated to intercede on behalf of the people, because, if he did not, he would have to answer to God, it was also a sin, because he was appointed by God to pray for, and give Godly advise to Gods children (1 Samuel 12:23), I wonder how many bishops, pastors, evangelist, etc. realize that if  someone requests, seeks or asks for their prayers, and they don’t, it’s a sin. Why ? Because, that is part of the job requirement. However, I love to pray for myself, and others, because, the effectual fervent prayers of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16).

Now if you are righteous you have no problem, but my question to you is, how do you know for a fact that your bishop, pastor, or  whomever, is righteous? Which means you are gambling with your life, and taking a big risk. But if you are in a solid relationship with God, it renders you righteous,thus making your effectual fervent prayers availed mightily; doesn’t that make a whole lot of sense, why take a chance, yes it’s good when they pray, but it’s better when you do. The Bible says, ‘we ought always to pray’ (Luke 18:1); ‘pray without ceasing’ ( 1 Thessalonians  5:17). Jesus gave us direct access to God. He said, through His Name, ask whatever, and it’s done(John 14:13,John 16:23-26) now you tell me, why should I depend on someone, when I can do it for myself, as long as I am faithful, righteous, and Holy. Jesus shows us how to do it: Wake up early, find a secluded, and quiet place, away from the noise, and clutter of the world, so that you can hear from God.  Listen, before the day gets hectic, and chaotic you must find out from the master, what His plans are? What His will, and wishes are? In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:6). Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and everything else will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33), show me in those scriptures, where it says to seek your bishop, pastor, or anyone else. You better learn how to pray for yourself, I think the bishop, or pastor would be upset if everyone tried to wake him up early to pray for them, especially if, he himself is up praying for himself.  Prayer gets your mind, soul, and body focused on your divine assignment from God, it prepares you for the battle of the day, it prepares you not to fight, but to stand with your armor (Ephesians 6:13-18) so that when God moves you move, that’s abiding under the shadow of the almighty (Psalms 91:1).

If you don’t know God or His only begotten son Jesus Christ (John 3:16, John 14:6),then you are not privileged to this access, do you want to? Then go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the simple instructions, trust me it will be the best thing you ever did in your entire life. I must give glory, praise, honor, and thanks to God for using me, to get His message out the people, I pray it blessed you as it did me, and you will obey His will and wishes for your life in Jesus Name, amen.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ETERNITY

Can you handle the truth about yourself, can you just be honest with yourself, you don’t need no psychiatrist to psychoanalyst your thoughts on this one. But, who do you belong to? Which god are you serving ? Which one do you obey?  It’s no secret, you can tell who belongs to the God of the universe, the omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient one; and who belongs to the god of this world. In life there are choices you have to give up something or someone, to gain something or someone, in this case you have to give the devil up, and choose God, you have to give up the devils lifestyle, and choose Gods.

God knows who belongs to Him, and who don’t. It’s just plain, simple, and straight forward folks, whosoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, and if you don’t love your brother you are not of God, and if you can’t love your neighbor, as yourself then you are not of God(1 John 3:10-24). You don’t need no brain surgeon, geek, or physiologist to tell you this, just look in a book called the Holy Bible, and it will explain it to you. This is the book that the devil, his children, and his followers hate so much, that they refute, change, and fight against everything in it, right down to the paper it’s written on.

The reason they hate the Bible so much is because, it reveals the truth, and exposes evil. But, no matter  how they try to dispute and refute it, it still remains, and reveals Gods will, purpose, prophesies, and plans for His children. You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. God gave us the truth in His only begotten son Jesus Christ (John 14:6 ,   John 8:32). Now if you have a problem with that take it up with God, but it’s a no win situation, ask the devil he lost that battle years ago now, he wants you, to go to hell with him.

Friends, only through Jesus Christ you will find true happiness, love, joy, and peace, because He is the way the truth, and everlasting life. God gave us His only son, out of love for us, so He could show us the way, teach us the way, and be the way. Behold what manner of love our Heavenly Father has bestowed upon us that we should be called children of God, that’s good news ( 1 John 3:1).

Gods requirements for eternal life is simple:

1. Accepting His son, Jesus Christ.

2. Believing that Jesus is the way, truth, and life.

Beloved if our hearts condemn us not, then have we confidence towards God, and whatever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight ( 1 John 3:21-22). If you want God and His son in your life go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions, it will be the best decision you ever make in your life. I give God the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to get His message to you, may His love lead you to live for Him, now and forever, in Jesus Name ,amen.

HOW TO OVERCOME

Everything in the Bible teaches us something, warns us about something, and explains to us how others before us overcame. Every person in the Bible went through something to get to where God intended for them to be. However, they overcame every obstacle through their faith, trust, and hope in the God who made the universe.

Over two thousand years ago people had to depend on the prophets and the sacrifice of animals to atone for their sins, unfortunately no man or animal was suitable to take on the sins of the world. Folks it was never Gods intent for His best creation, made in His image and likeness, to be totally destroyed. Therefore, God had to find a suitable person, to be the ultimate sacrifice and show us how He wants us to live, worship Him, honor him, obey Him, how to kick the devils butt, and give us the victory to guarantee eternal life for His children and that is when and why God sent His only begotten A Son named, Jesus Christ.  He is the messiah, savior, advocate, High priest, substitute, healer, lawyer, doctor, redeemer and a whole lot more.

How can we escape, if we neglect, so great a salvation (Hebrews 2:3); O taste, and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the person who trusts in Him (Psalms 34:8). God’s greatest wish is for us to accept the gift of His Son, believe on or in His Son, so that we can have a relationship with Him, so we can be saved, so we can know His plans and will for our lives.

Jesus also showed us how to live in unity, unselfishly, kindly, compassionately, and lovingly. God never intended for us to be at war with each other and  disobey His commands, that’s the devils plans, schemes, and devises to destroy us because he is doomed.

God’s plans is for us to prosper and not harm us; give us hope and a future; not condemn us, but to save us (Jeremiah 29:11; John 3:16-17). The Bible was written as a personal message from God and contains all of His promises and desires for us. He has never lied or broken any of his promises (Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:18; 2 Peter 3:9). He speaks to us through the Bible, if only we would listen. When we read God’s promises everyday it should let us want to serve Him, worship Him, adore Him, love Him and obey Him, because it gives us hope and a glorious future to look forward to.

Do you want to be a part of this? Do you want to be His child?  Do you want to know Him? Well go quickly to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions. It will be the best thing you ever do in your entire life. Trust me, I am a modern testimony. I give God the glory, praise, honor and thanks for using me to get His message out there. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you will overflow with His love, peace, joy and hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ Christ name, amen.

PATIENCE

Patience is a virtue everyone needs, especially Christians. Instead of attaching A.S.A.P ( As soon as possible) to everything, we should develop our patience, but nobody wants to wait for anything, they want their prayers answered, fame and fortune right away, everyone wants instantaneous success, but no time to wait. What we fail to realize half the time, is that our omnipotent God, sees and knows everything. He knows what we need before we even ask for it. He also knows the exact time and moment we need something.

As Christians, we also should know that God operates on His schedule, His time, His plans, and His will (Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah 29:11). Patience develops, and strengthens your faith, hope, and trust in God (James 1:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:3), our God is patient with us, not to mention merciful (Romans 5:5). Did you forget that He told us, His grace is sufficient for us, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness ( 2 Corinthians 12:9).

God never lies, and He is not slack concerning His promises (Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 6:18, 2 Peter 3:9) so what is the problem?  Listen, instead of worrying, and trying to figure out how God is going to do it, you need to glorify Him, thank Him, praise Him, meditate on His promises, remain righteous, till you get answers, breakthrough, deliverance, whatever it is you prayed and asked for.

It’s only when we develop a solid relationship with Him, that we will get A.S.A.P answers to questions, and prayers, that’s when our focus will be on Him, and not our problems or situations, that’s when our faith, hope, trust, and patience takes full control. Job shows us what will happen when we are patient (Job 1:22, James 5:11), he got double for his patience.

They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, they shall walk, and never faint(Isaiah 40:31). Our God does not do anything in a hurry, or a rush. The point is, our God took six days to create the Heaven and the earth, when He could have done it in one, so you better make a note of that, if you never knew.

And, the most important thing of all, is to make sure He gets the glory, praise, and thanks, because He deserves it, so be sure to tell it in the streets, highways, by-ways over the hills and everywhere.  If you don’t know the God I am referring to, or His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, who is the only way to Him according to John 14:6, then go to the top of this blog, and click on to the salvation page, then just follow the instructions, it will be the best thing you ever did.

I give God the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to relay His message to you, I pray it was a blessing to you as it was to me, and you will obey His will, and His way in the name of Jesus, amen.

ENCOURAGEMENT

No, it’s not luck, when God blesses us, or do something fantastic in our lives, people like to say that, we were lucky. I was told that on many occasions; but, I had to inform them, that as Christians, we are transformed from our old evil ways, renewed, and equipped with a heavenly treasure, in an earthly vessel that displays the excellency of Gods power, that has nothing to do with us  ( 2 Corinthians 4:7).

Yes, the ungodly call it luck. But, we the Christians call it unlimited grace, mercies, favor, and goodness that we receive daily(Psalms 23:6). Children of God, the things that bother and trouble the ungodly, should never phase, worry, or disturb us. Why? Because we are children of the most High God ( Romans 8:16, 1 John 3:1); We are more than conquerors through Him that love us, and nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:37-39); Our God shall supply all our needs, according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19); Every good and perfect gift comes from God, and He never denies us anything (James 1:17) especially when we are righteous.

So when we are hard-pressed, and troubled on every side – we don’t get distressed, or crushed.

When we are perplexed – we are not in despair, we don’t quit, or give up, but our patience is activated.

When we are persecuted – we know, we are not forsaken, nor abandoned.

When we are cast, knocked, or struck down – we are not destroyed, we get up and go.

When we throw in the towel, God throws it back at us, and let us know that, His grace is sufficient, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness( 2 Corinthians 12:9).

You must realize, that all these things occur, so that we can magnify, manifest, and demonstrate, the legacy of Jesus Christ, all that He did for us, plus the victory, authority, and power he gave us to tread upon serpents, scorpions and all the power of the enemy, where nothing can hurt or harm us ( 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 10:19).

So beloved, as Christians we must know that things happen, so that Gods grace and mercy is seen, and will cause many people to give God the glory, praise, and thanks He deserves, you must realize that sometimes we are the Bible that unbelievers read. We are on display everyday. So let us continue to walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise children of God redeeming the time in these evil days (Ephesians 5:15). Even in uncomfortable, sometimes unbearable situations, we should put our complete trust, and confidence in the most High God, who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worked in us (Ephesians 3:20).

Listen to me, when you have a strong relationship with God you can move mountains, or He will take you over the mountain, or He will take you through the mountain, it all depends on what will give Him more glory. If you never have an encounter,or don’t know God or His only begotten son Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17), go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and just follow the instructions, it will be the best thing you ever do.

I give God our Heavenly Father, the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to bring this message to you, I pray it blessed you as it did me, and you will abide in His will and way in Jesus Name, amen.