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WHO CONTROLS THE ECONOMY?

It infuriates me when children of God are worried about the economy, the decline of health care, and all the stress this world has to offer. Do you really know who makes and controls this universe, plus everything and everyone in it? Is worrying a testimony of your lack of faith and trust in the only true God? or is it an indication of which god you are serving?

As children of God, the things of this world should not trouble, bother, concern or worry us so much because the Bible tells us in Matthew 6:27-31,”Which of us by worrying can add one cubit to his stature…therefore do not worry.” Then 1 John 2:15-16 warns us to

love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Did not God’s word tell us to cast all our cares upon Him, because He cares for us ( 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22). Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:27-28, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” Here is the best part, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”.

Now after hearing that why are we concerned and overwhelmed by a failing economy, when we know who is in control. God distinctly tells us that, He will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Where in it have He said He will supply our needs according to the economy, the politicians, your job, or any earthly vessel. The Bible tells us faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17).

Whose words are you listening to? Gods or mans? Which God are you serving? The god of this world or the God of the whole universe? Who is your eternal father? Who is your supplier? Who are you looking to or at? The government, and its political system who can’t help you, because they are looking for help themselves. Have you forgotten God’s word and His promises?

Listen children of God, we are warned in 1 Timothy 4:1 that we are operating, and functioning in the latter days, where people are abandoning their faith and following deceptive spirits, and things taught by demons, are you one of them? Lets go back to singing songs like: “Oh! Lord my God, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Have you consider the world Gods hands have made?”

Have you forgotten how great His faithfulness is? Morning by morning new mercies we see, all we ever needed His hands have provided. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the savior of all men, especially of those who believe (1 Timothy 4:9-10). In verse fifteen(1 Timothy 4:15) we are told to meditate on God’s word and give ourselves totally and entirely to them so that our benefits or profits may appear to all.

Children of God consider your ways. Unbeliever consider your ways also. God sent His son Jesus Christ for a reason. To save us from destruction now and forever. Will you accept or rededicate your life to Him before it’s too late? Just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions.

Now to the King Eternal, Immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be the praise, glory, honor, and thanks for using me to minister to His children. May His grace, mercy, and peace be yours now and forever in Jesus name, Amen.

LOST LOVE

“It’s better to have love and lost, than never to have loved at all” just does not make any sence to me. True love never dies, true love is never lost, true love always puts a smile on your face, and jump-starts your heart, so why put it in the lost department? Then again it depends on what your definition of what love is.

Disappointments, heartaches, and heart breaks have allowed us to lose sight and the true meaning of love. Most people fail to realize that true love is not one-sided, half-sided, or wrong sided, true love is not blind, therefore you will not be blindsided. Can you imagine if God loved like people love,or worse, put us in the lost column, or said it is better that they loved me and lost than to not have loved me at all, or the reverse.

God never put love in the lost department so why should we, as a matter of fact He told us in Jeremiah 31:3″Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you.” Those words make me feel special, make me feel loved, love that is sweeter than the honeycomb, no human being can’t give you that type of love, that type of love is never lost, and cannot die. God demonstrates true love to us by giving us His son (Jesus Christ).

John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son (Jesus Christ)…” This tells us that true love is giving, so what are you giving? God’s proof of His love for us is giving us Jesus Christ, Jesus’ proof of His love for us is giving His life on the cross. So I ask again what are you giving as proof of your love? Listen it’s simple, Romans 12:1 tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God which is our reasonable service, this is your chance to give back to God.

It is only when you give to Him in every aspect of your being, and fiber that you will experience true love, not only from Him only, but from everyone else. 1 John 4:19 tells us we should love Him because He first love us. Are you interested in experiencing this type of love from God and others? Then you must accept God’s gift of His son Jesus, and believe that God raised Him from the dead. All you have to do is go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. For further studies and information go to www.rivereofrevival.com.

All glory, praise, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to tell you of His undying love, that is never a lost. May His grace, mercy, and peace be yours now and forever in Jesus Name, Amen.

HISTORY

Most people will read history books, which informs us of past generations. They read autobiographies of people’s lives and believe every word they say, no one distorts or changes their stories, neither debate or discredit it. So why is it that people distort, debate, and discredit the Bible which is the best history book ever written? The Bible informs us of what God can do for those who love Him.

The Bible is the only book that speaks to people collectively, and individually. The only book that’s available in over four hundred languages, even though its original authors are of Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic descent; which includes Kings, priests, prophets, fishermen, and tax collectors just to name a few. It’s made up of  sixty-six books, divided into two sections, the old and new testaments. Both books reveal the awesomeness of the true and living God, His power, strength, and love for His children.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that, “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, and throughly furnished unto all good works.” There is confirmation of this in the Old Testament that is found in Isaiah 59:21, Jeremiah 1:9, 2 Samuel 23:2-3. God’s only begotten son Jesus Christ affirms the inspiration in Matthew 5:18.

The New Testament was authenticated by Jesus Christ and the apostles (1 Corinthians 2:13; Galatians 1: 7-8) and more. The Bible has proven its accuracy, its truths, prophecies, and facts, so what you choose to believe will either send you to Heaven or hell. Deuteronomy 30:19 gives you two choices, Hebrews 4:12 tells us that God’s word is quick powerful and sharper than any two-edge sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and joints and marrow. No words in any other book in the world can do that, or generate such power. So which book are you going to believe? The Bible or the others? Hebrew 1:1-3 says,”God who at various times, and in various ways spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets, has in those last days spoken by His son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;” The word of God says it, so that settles it. Now what is your decision? To go to God you must go through His son Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life no one goes to God without going through Him, John 14 : 6 tells us so. If you are interested in knowing God through His son Jesus Christ, just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions .All glory praise, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to write this message to His people.

MAKE-OVER

Do you want a make-over? When you watch television shows that give people make-overs you become amazed at the before and after pictures of the individual. However you have to realize that the people, those professionals, can only change your appearance by applying make-up, giving you a new hair style and you getting some clothes. The one thing they can’t change, though, is your personality or how you think so technically speaking it’s just a partial make-over. Now, I know someone who can give you a complete makeover.

Many things can cause a persons features to change rapidly or dramatically and some of those things are bills, death, marriage, children, your job and the list continues. However, I am here to introduce you to the best make-over artist in the world. He doesn’t only work on the external part of your body but also internal part exactly where it counts the most. When he makes you over, your whole life will be complete and your beauty will radiate internally and externally. The best news that you can ever hear is that He has already paid for it.

Since you are so anxious to meet Him, without further delay, let me introduce him to you. He is Gods perfect gift and his one and only son Jesus Christ (John 3 :16). Come on don’t be disappointed. No earthly person can clean you up as much as He can. No one else can transform you internally and externally like He can. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 says,

“Therefore, if  anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new; and all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ.”

The new living translation, tells us in Galatians 6:15 that it doesn’t make any difference whether we have been circumcised or not what counts is whether we really have been changed into new and different people. To get a complete makeover you must accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Then believe that God our Father sent Him to redeem, reclaim and renew our minds. We can only be redeemed through Jesus Christ because all of us have sinned and fallen short of Gods glory (Romans 3:23-24).

John 14:6 clearly shows us that, Jesus is the only way, the truth and the life and no one goes to God without going through Him because there is no other way or person. John 1:12 tells us this,

 “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become sons of God, even to them that believe on His name”.

That’s the total make over package, and there are no better deals. Plus there is an added bonus of eternal life. Are you interested in this complete makeover? Just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page and follow the instructions.

For further studies on the infallible word ,read the Bible,ask God for spiritual guidance,and He will give it to you.I give all glory, praise, honor and thanks to God for using me to inform His people. May He give you spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding to know His will and be obedient. In Jesus’ name I say amen.

LOWER STANDARDS

Most of us at some point in our life lower our standards, dignity and morals to get ahead or to choose a mate. Most modernized churches have done so, which is contrary to the Bible. But no matter what, God never lowers His standards to accommodate us nor is He willing to accept less than the best from us. Most people think that because they go to church or are involved in church activities that they are, without a doubt, on their way to heaven.

But in Revelation 3: 16-17, God says this;

So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked

this is a powerful statement from the Lord which tells us that He will never lower His standards. So I ask you this, why should He? Isn’t it low enough?

Do you really think that you can keep lying, committing fornication, cheating and stealing then end up in heaven because of a good deed you did? Galatians 5:19-21 tells us that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 says,”For by grace we are saved through faith not of ourselves, it is the gift of God not of works lest anyone should boast.”

In order for us to meet God’s standards, we must comply to Romans 12:1-2, which tells us to present our bodies as living sacrifices; holy and acceptable unto God which is our reasonable service and not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. That we may prove what is that good, acceptable and the perfect will of God. Do you know what the penalty of sin is? The Bible states in Romans 6 :23 that,

“The wage of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

God’s gift is Jesus Christ, who is His only begotten son according to John 3:16. Would you like to know Jesus Christ who is the only way to God? if you are ready then go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page and follow the instructions. All praise, glory, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to get His message out to His people.

YOU ARE NOT IN CONTROL

Sometimes people who are in a position of authority like to use the phrase “It’s my way or the high way” which normally lets you know, by default, who is in control. Now, what I wonder is if God said “it’s my way or hell” would we still consider Him to be loving and kind? God, being the creator of all, has all the right in the world to use that terminology because He is in charge. Only God has the power of life and death in His hands.

In life, we must realize that even though we desire, want and pray for things if it is not in God’s will or plans, we will not get it. This is when  we need to realize that He is in control of everything. God is the C.E.O. of the entire world, master of the universe, therefore it is not what we want but what God wants for us. It’s not what we think but what God thinks. We need to come to an understanding that we do not have the final word, He does.

In Isaiah 55:8-9, God clearly lets us know that,”His thoughts are not our thoughts, neither are His ways like ours.” He then tells us that the distance is, “as far as the heavens are from the earth, that is how far apart our thoughts and ways are.” 1 Samuel 16:7 relates to this by saying, “The Lord does not see things as man sees it; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Most of us are control freaks, yes we are all guilty of this, who have to be in control of everything and everyone.  However, Proverbs 16:1-9 tells us that we can make all the preparations we want but when it comes down to the end of the last quarter God has the final answer/say. A mans heart devises his way but only the Lord can direct his steps. It is when we commit our works unto the Lord that He establishs our thoughts. Proverbs 3 :5-6 tells us not to lean on our own understanding but to acknowledge Him in all our ways and once we acknowledge him he will direct us. We have to be able to trust Him just as much as we think we can trust our friends, spouse and parents.

We must lose control, we have to give it up, we need to relinquish it and put it all in Gods hands.  In order for us to be a success we must understand that when a mans ways please the Lord He makes even that mans enemies be at peace with him. It’s when you try to go against Gods plans that life throws you a curve ball and becomes difficult and overbearing. Then, with that curve ball being thrown in your direction, instead of being blessed you are stressed beyond words.

You will never be in control until you take Gods advice and cast all your burdens and cares onto him (Psalm 55:22 ; 1 Peter 5:7). You have to enjoy the peace that only He can give. If you don’t know about God and the special gift of His son (Jesus Christ) that John 3 :16 tells us about then go to the top of this blog. Please click on to the salvation page and follow the instructions. It will be the best thing you have ever done and you as well as God, our father, will be joyful.

Thank you God for using me to get your message out to all those who need your love and guidance.

IS IT MATRIMONY OR MATCH-MY-MONEY

People used to get married for love, for rich or poor, sickness or health, better or for worse. Now people are preparing for the worse, so they sign a pre-nuptial agreement. My question is; if you are planning to be divorced then why get married. Furthermore, what are you protecting? When you die you can’t take anything with you. Let me see you sign a pre-nuptial agreement with death.

Then it hit me, what if God was supposed to sign a pre-nuptial agreement with us after we accept His only begotten Son Jesus Christ. If God was like man we would  all be going to hell. Just imagine after you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord, Savior and Redeemer, and you decided that you don’t love Him anymore so you decide not to follow Him, and go follow the devil. Pre-nuptial tells the other person whats mine is mine, failing to realize it’s all God’s.

According to the pre-nuptial agreement, all the privileges associated with Jesus, all the grace and mercies, the unlimited favors, the gift of eternal life, peace, joy and love will be lost to you. Can you imagine walking or existing without the Holy spirit? Yes you have to give that up too. I just can’t imagine walking around without God’s direction and guidance. Pre-nuptial agreement is not love, because the love of money is the root of all evil, which is found in ( 1 Timothy 6 :10 ). Pre-nuptial is all about money, so that type of marriage is of the devil, who has no love.

Can you imagine if God decided, because we don’t want to serve or obey Him or follow His wishes and commands, that He would stop the sun from shining, take away the oxygen we use to breathe, stop the earth from rotating, or worse don’t even bother to wake us up. Don’t tell me you really think you woke yourself up or got up on your own.

It is time for people to know the truth, and come to grips with reality, and accept the fact that there is a God, more superior and powerful than anyone you ever know or imagine. Sin separated us from the relationship we had with God; So He sent His only begotten son (Jesus Christ) as ransom or payment for our sins. This is written in John 3:16 which states, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believe should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 6:23, tells us that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. The gift of God is Jesus Christ, who is the only way to God, the only truth about God, and the only one who gives eternal life (John 14:6). This is not a joke and in these latter days there is no time to play around or wait. There is no escape when you neglect so great an offer of redemption (Hebrews 2:3). Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, but he who trust in the Lord, mercy shall surround him (Psalms 32:10).

What are you in the relationship for? Long-term or short-term. God wants a long-term relationship which leads to eternity. If you are interested in a relationship with God go to the top of this blog. Click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. It will be the best day of your life. All glory, praise, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to get His message to His people.

WHY ?

Why would anyone chose to die or experience hurt, pain ,and sickness is just not logical, when God tells us, ‘ to cast our burdens,aches,pain,and problems upon Him,and He will sustain us,and never permit the righteous to be moved’ (Psalms 55 :22);Then Jesus confirms it in Matthew 11 :28-30,where He tells us,” Come unto me,all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest….” ,does anyone have a better offer.

Why would anyone not believe that there is a God ? When the universe portray His splendor,as a matter of fact Psalms 19 :1-6 explains it better than I can,”The heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament shows His handiwork,day after day they continue to speak;night after night they make Him known…”,So who are we to question our creator? Just consider the Heavens,the work of His fingers,the moon and the stars which,which He ordained…(Psalms 8:3-9).

Why would you choose to live for yourself ? Do your own thing ? when you know for a fact that if God is not involved in your endeavors or plans ,you and whatever you do is destined for failure ? He tells us to trust in Him with all our heart,and lean not unto our own understanding,and to  acknowledge Him in all our ways ,so that He can direct our paths  ( Proverbs 3 :5 &6),how come some people understand and trust God,yet some just don’t get it,in spite of all their failures.

Help me to understand why anyone would not accept the perfect gift of God ?His only begotten son Jesus Christ  (John 3 :16) tell us so;Is there someone with a better offer or gift of eternal life,someone who loves you more? Who sacrifice more ? My friends John 14 :6 tells us that Jesus is the only way to God,the only truth about God,and the only one that can offer or grant us eternal life,John 6:40 and Colossians 1 :19-20 confirms this.

It’s mind-boggling,how some people would rather suffer than trust God,would rather go to hell than heaven,would rather be in bondage than be free,would rather burn with the devil and his angels,than live in paradise with Jesus;Listen you could change all that today,just 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.

I pray that the Lord will fill you with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom,and spiritual understanding that you will walk worthy of the Lord and fully pleasing Him,in Jesus name,all glory,praise,honor,and thanks go to God for using me to get His message out to His people,in Jesus name,Amen.

What’s the most enjoyable hour of your typical weekday?

What is the most enjoyable hour of your week. Is it the time you spend with God, your spouse, children or relatives? Is it when you get away from the hustle and bustle of the day? Is it while singing in the shower, or is it making love to your spouse? What ever you think or say, just remember God should be first, before everyone and everything.

That’s why people invented the term T.G.I.F. thank God its friday. The phrase was so truthful they named a restaurant with that slogan.However with God, if God is in your life, you never look forward to friday, you look forward for the next day, to see how much blessing He is going to pour out for you. We already know that His grace and mercy is automatic, and it’s fresh daily.

Christians should never look forward to Fridays, because we have a God who will keep us in perfect peace  when we keep our minds on Him (God),and trust him (Isaiah 26:3). As Christians we should not be anxious for Friday to come like the ungodly or non-believers do,we should be singing the song,”One day at a time sweet Jesus, that’s all I am asking from you, show me the way, help me today, just to take one day at a time.”

Philippians 4 :6-7 tells us to “be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all  understanding, shall keep your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus”. Therefore, your most enjoyable hour of a typical weekday should be with God, when He is revealing His plans for your day, did you forget that God owns and controls your day.

If you never have this kind of experience, then you need to rededicate your life to God through His son Jesus Christ or accept Him for the first time. Just go to the top of this blog to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. It will be the best day of your life, and instead of looking forward to Friday, you will take one day at a time, and rejoice in the Lord.

All praises, glory, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to write this blog informing His people; may His grace, peace, and love be yours now and forever in Jesus name, Amen.

PARTIALITY OR DESERVING

If we are not careful, my friends, the devil will have us thinking that God is partial. Let me explain why in a scenario that you will understand: your friend goes to church like you do and everything they ask of God they receive. Unfortunately, you are still on the waiting list,still waiting on that house or that spouse or even that car. You realize that the more you ask the more others seem to get blessed but not you. Then you ask yourself, is it fair?

This is the number one trick of the enemy: the lust of the eyes, flesh and the pride of life ( 1 John 2:16). If you look closely you realize that all three occupy your mind so much that it consumes you and with that consumption you can’t hear from God because the road he needs to communicate with you is blocked and your ears are clogged like a sewer line.

Why do you think you deserve Gods blessings more than the other person? Do you know what a person does privately to get blessings? What their parents or grandparents did for them to receive blessing? I am sure many of Abrahams descendants don’t deserve Gods blessings but He made a promise to Abraham and God doesn’t break his promises( 2 Peter 3:9;Numbers 23:19).

So you think you are entitled to Gods blessings, may I ask what you are doing for you to feel  that you deserve them? How many times a day do you pray for more than ten minutes? How often do you read the bible? Do you acknowledge Him in all your ways? Do you seek Him and his righteousness so that He can bless you? Do you know His commandments and are you keeping them all? Do you present your body as a living sacrifice that is Holy and acceptable to Him or have your sins separated you from God (Isaiah 59 :1 &2)?

Why do you feel that you deserve Gods unlimited favor when you are not living up to His standards. If you are not obedient to His word in the Bible or the standards His son Jesus Christ has set for us do you still think you deserve his favor. Speaking of son did you accept Gods ultimate gift of His only begotten son Jesus Christ ?( John 3 :16-17) . Now you may believe that God is partial but was our father almighty partial when He sent Jesus to die for our sins? What in all of creation could you want or even could compare to what Jesus gave up for us? His sacrifice for us was for us to receive forgiveness from our sins, to have a closer relationship with God and to have Eternal Life.

Have you thanked Him today? Have you thanked him for opening your eyes? We have to wise up my brothers and sisters because He did not have to sacrifice himself for you. How often do you praise Him or honored Him first with the things He gives you? So realistically, why would He give you the desires of your heart or open the windows of heaven and pour out His blessings upon you when you are not doing the things He requires from you? How do you expect him to give you what you want when you don’t talk with Him unless you want to acquire something or need help with an issue.

In Psalms  37:25 David says this; he was young and now that he is old;he have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread’. You do not deserve His blessings because you are righteous, you deserve his blessings when you are righteous according to His (Gods) standards. Examine yourself and realize that if you are not receiving His blessings there is another reason and NOT because God is partial. The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy, to be entreated full of mercy and good fruits,without partiality and without hypocrisy (James 3:17).God does not keep good things from His children (Proverbs 3:27).

If you are not one of Gods children through His only begotten son Jesus Christ then go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page and follow the instructions. To God be the glory, honor, praise and thanks. Lord thank you for using me to minister to your children and thank you for the adjustments you will be making to my life and hopefully to your friends.