How Much Do We Really Love the Lord our God? Mark 12:30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all of your HEART, and with all of your SOUL, and with all of your MIND, and with all of your STRENGTH…
Your HEART is you in spirit. Your spirit person in your body.
Your SOUL is where you have your conscience and affection.
Your MIND is where you have your thoughts, reasonings and memories.
Your STRENGTH is the power you possess. •We must exercise love to the Lord and for the Lord at all times. Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever all of you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord… •How often do you tell the Lord you love Him? Or when was the last time you told the Lord you love Him? •We tell everyone else we love them and we do it several times a day. Well how about the Lord? •Lets us make it a habit to tell the Lord everyday and several times a day that you love Him. +++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the Glory. 🙏 Jude 1:24-25 NKJV [24] Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, [25] To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.
”I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” ( Romans 12:1-2 NKJV).
The Mark of the Disciples of Christ.
” A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”( John 13:34-35 NKJV).
Jesus said in John 14:15: IF YOU LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS.
However,John 14:23-27 NKJV ” Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Then, in Galatians 5:16-26, NKJV says: I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
+The LOVING of Christ and the LOVING of one another is evidence that we are Disciples of Christ. +Remember the FRUIT of the SPIRIT (the FRUIT of the HEART of those who follow Christ) is LOVE. +The HEARTS of all Disciples of Christ are filled with the LOVE of Christ by the Holy Spirit. +Can our HEARTS be filled with the LOVE of Christ and Hatred, Unforgiveness, Bitterness, Wickedness and Evil at the same time? +Let us judge ourselves that we be not judged, and let the LOVE of God the Judge. +May we all be found guilty of His love and not guilty of the devil’s unrighteousness.
Jude 1:24-25 NKJV [24] Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, [25] To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.
•Continue to let the WORD of God be the standard for your life. Always LOVING others like Christ Jesus loves us while keeping our faith, trust and confidence in Him. •BLESSED you are and BLESSED you will always be and to God be all the GLORY. Amen!
When I confess what God’s word says, the manifestation and revelation of His word activates my faith and brings His word to pass.
”My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes. Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works. My soul melts from heaviness; strengthen me according to Your word.” (Psalms 119:25-28 NKJV).
” Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.”(Proverbs 18:21 NKJV).
” But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”(Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV).
” But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” ( Romans 10:8-11 NKJV).
” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard it, He marveled and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour.”(Matthew 8:7-13 NKJV)
” But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” (Romans 10: 8-11 NKJV)
” Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”(Hebrews 10:19-23 NKJV).
” Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.” ( Jude 1:24-25 NKJV).
Matthew 5:3-12 AMPC says : [3] Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, who rate themselves insignificant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! [4] Blessed and enviably happy [with a happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His matchless grace] are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted! [Isa. 61:2.] [5] Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth! [Ps. 37:11.] [6] Blessed and fortunate and happy and spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied! [Isa. 55:1, 2.] [7] Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! [8] Blessed (happy, enviably fortunate, and spiritually prosperous–possessing the happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His grace, regardless of their outward conditions) are the pure in heart, for they shall see God! [Ps. 24:3, 4.]
[9] Blessed (enjoying enviable happiness, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God! [10] Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! [11] Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of your outward conditions) are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely on My account. [12] Be glad and supremely joyful, for your reward in heaven is great (strong and intense), for in this same way people persecuted the prophets who were before you. [II Chron. 36:16.]
”I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes, I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.” (John 17:14-19 NKJV).
Jude 1:24-25 NKJV [24] Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, [25] To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.
Happy Father’s Day! Praises to our Lord Jesus Christ for demonstrating to us the Love of our Heavenly Father. A Blessed and Spirit Filled Happy Father’s Day to you! •In spite of all that we go through as Men, Husbands, Fathers, Brothers and Friends we are still blessed. •From the Heart and Mind of our Heavenly Father we are: Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored, and Deeply Loved. •May we always be Men, Husbands, Fathers, Brothers and Friends after God’s own Heart. +Men of Love, Truth, Holiness, Righteousness, and men of Strong Faith. +Men of Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom. +Men who represent our Heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in the Spirit Excellence by His Grace. •May we be Honored and Valued with, Love, Respect and Appreciation on this Father’s Day and Every Day for the rest of our lives. •Again Happy Father’s Day•
” Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.”[Jude 1:24-25 NKJV]. ✝️Beloved Man of God✝️ •Blessed we are and blessed we will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!
Because Christ gave His life for us, we should live for Him. Think like Him, and agree with Him . Therefore, we see everything from God’s Point of View, which is in the incorruptible word of God.
” Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” ( 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 NKJV).
”… for in Him, we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’(Acts 17:28 NKJV).
” I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 NKJV).
” Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”(2 Peter 1:2-11 NKJV).
IN JESUS. “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear. Because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.” ( 1 John 4 : 17-19 NKJV).
” But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”(1 Corinthians 15:57 NKJV).
”Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.[ Jude 1:24-25 NKJV]
1 Corinthians 1:25-31 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord .”
When man believes in God he is living his word and carrying out its lifestyle by living the word is to manifest God. God is love. The man who is walking in love is walking with God. When man believes in God and has faith he is believing in the unchanging absolute truth. When you live by the word of God you’re ministering the word of God to yourself. (Ephesians 2) you are saved by grace which is unmerited favor. The grace of God it is the God given ability in you to take you further than you can take yourself and to do more than you can do for yourself.
(2 Corinthians 5) The eye of Paul’s understanding was being enlightened while an agent of satan was sent to buffet him. Paul refused to back down like the women in (Luke 18). Paul says I’m going to celebrate and praise God in the midst of his infirmity. Whatever comes against you always remember you are never in an impossible situation there is nothing to hard for the Lord. Rebuke that thing don’t accept it and declare that it will pass and God has taken care of it by faith already. So thank God and known that God has given the victory and increase and live it out in Jesus name!
(John 16:13-14) The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth. He shall not speak of himself but whatsoever he hears from (Jesus). Don’t be so hastened in your soul to make a decision relax and chill and ask the Holy Spirit and ask him to guide you in all truth in all situations and he will show you things to come. This is an on going thing not an occasional thing but an everyday thing. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the outcome of that thing. If that outcome ain’t godly then I’m not going down that way. We are not established and set-up that way. He will show us things to come. The spirit of God can show you things in the future. When you study and meditate you get revelation and the more revelation you get you will receive transfiguration through glorification. God does nothing without his word and his spirit
Don’t Give Up On God, His Word, and His Promises. +Our God is Eternally Faithful to His Word, and to the fulfillment of all His promises. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. +God’s Promises in His Word are sent to us. Once we receive the Word of God with Faith it will not return to God Void, but it will accomplish and establish the Promises of God in our lives. Hallelujahs to Jesus!
Jude 1:24-25 NKJV [24] Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, [25] To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.
•Continue to let the WORD of God be the standard for your life. Always LOVING others like Christ Jesus loves us while keeping our Faith, Trust and Confidence in Him. •BLESSED you are and BLESSED you will always be and to God be all the GLORY. Amen!
Joshua 1:6-9 NKJV [6] Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. [7] Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. [8] This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. [9] Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Proverbs 4:4-5, 7 NKJV [4] He also taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live. [5] Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. [7] Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
Isaiah 1:19 If all of you be willing and obedient, all of you shall eat the good of the land: 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. •Obedience is evidence of love and maturity. •God determines how much He loves us, and He loves us without limit and without end. •Our level of maturity determines the amount of blessings we can handle. •The more we mature in the things of God the greater the blessings of God will flow. •Let us all be determined to increase our maturity level in the things of God by consistently walking in more love, obedience and wisdom.
Jude 1:24-25 NKJV [24] Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, [25] To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.
+++Blessed we are and blessed we will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!
God would never ask , nor tell you to be someone or something that He didn’t create you to be.
” This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and BE GLAD IN IT.”(Psalms 118:24 NKJV).
”Therefore, you shall BE PERFECT, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”(Matthew 5:48 NKJV).
” Therefore ,if any man BE IN CHRIST, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” ( 2 Corinthians 5: 17-19 NKJV).
”Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, BE SOBER, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to BE brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also BE HOLY in all your conduct, because it is written, “BE HOLY, for I am holy.”(1 Peter 1:13-16 NKJV).
” Finally, my brethren, BE STRONG IN THE LORD, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye MAY BE ABLE TO STAND against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, THAT YE MAY BE ABLE to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith YE SHALL BE ABLE to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;..”(Ephesians 6:10-17 NKJV).
” BE SOBER, BE VIGILANT; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”(1 Peter 5: 8-11 NKJV).
” Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”[Jude 1:24-25 KJV].
In God’s army, Jesus is our commander in chief. Who always leads us to victory,and we never lose a battle.
”For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.”(2 Corinthians 10:3-6 NKJV).
Are you a soldier in Christ’s army or the devil? 2 Timothy 2:3 tells us this: You therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. •Endure: to undergo without giving up. •Hardness: adversity, difficulty, etc. •In Christ, you are built to endure hardship. •God doesn’t give you hardship. It is always the devil who tries to make things difficult for God’s people. •Remember this, in Christ, you always have the VICTORY. The devil will try to battle you to discourage you from obtaining your victory in Christ. •Keep fighting the good fight of faith because when you are in faith, the battle is the Lord’s, but when you are in doubt, the battle becomes yours.
” Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 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 the 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. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” (Ephesians 6:10-20 NKJV).
” Now to Him Who is able to keep you without stumbling or slipping or falling, and to present [you] unblemished (blameless and faultless) before the presence of His glory in triumphant joy and exultation [with unspeakable, ecstatic delight]– To the one only God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory (splendor), majesty, might and dominion, and power and authority, before all time and now and forever (unto all the ages of eternity). Amen (so be it).” [Jude 1:24-25 AMPC]
+++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!
Hope and Enlightenment 