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PREPARATION

Preparation beats elaboration any day. Lawyers always prepare for a case, before they go to court, if they plan to win. Doctors prepare for surgery, before they start operating on the patient. The soldier has to practice before he goes off to war. All occupations require the individual to study and practice as often as possible, in order to be successful at their professions. Everything we do in life we have to be prepared for, the question is, how well are we prepared? How do we prepare? and what are we preparing for?

 As children of God we must be prepared to receive God’s gifts, prepare to submit to God and resist the devil, prepare for Jesus’ return, prepare to fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold on eternal life (1 Timothy 6:12). Preparation is not an overnight thing, and it cannot be done in a day. Preparation starts with  our hearts and minds so we can receive the things of the spirit of God (1 Samuel 7:3; Proverbs 16:1).

However, as Christians we must study to show ourselves approved unto God a workman that needed not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). As soldiers in the army of the Lord, Ephesians 6:15 (AMP) tells us to shod our feet in preparation to face the enemy with the surefooted stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news of the gospel of peace. We must be ready to spread the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ over the whole world(Mark 16:15-16). How beautiful upon the mountain are the feet of him who brings good tidings, who publishes peace, who brings good news, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion your God reigns (Isaiah 52:7, Romans 10:15).

 We must let the word of Christ dwell in us richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms,  hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord (Colossians 3:15).Lets get it together saints, 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “to be ready to give an answer to everyone that asked us for a reason of the hope that is in us“. We are in the last days, Jesus went to prepare a place for us ( John 14:2), are we preparing for Jesus’ return? Are we walking circumspectly, not as fools but as wise people, redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-16). If you don’t know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. All praises, glory, honor, and thanks go to God for enabling me to minister, His message to His people.

CONDITIONAL LOVE

Conditional love is not genuine and will never last, because it’s founded on a stipulation; it’s based only on selfish desires. The truth is when you purchase someones love, in the long run it won’t be worth it, because it is conditional. That’s one of the reasons many marriages end in divorce, because most people now-a-days get married, for the wrong reasons. Marrying, because of the persons financial status, and not because they are compatible to you is dead wrong.

Most people will say there is nothing wrong with marrying someone with a high financial status, but when you examine the relationship, you will realize that the foundation of it is based on materialism and not love. Which means when certain conditions and/or wants are not met, then you are out hunting for the next victim who has the money or the thing that you want; when the money runs out, you run out with it. When the conditions of your love stops, then your love disappears.

Now, imagine if Gods love was conditional, where would we be? If Jesus’ love was conditional, would He had gone to the cross?  In Jeremiah 31:3(NL*) the Lord appeared unto Jeremiah, saying that “I have loved you with an everlasting love; with an unfailing love I have drawn you to myself” now that is reassuring. When you do not have the love of God in your heart as John 5:42 states, then your love will be conditional, and you can’t even love God or His son (Jesus Christ) who gave His life for you, who purchased your sins with His life, because of unconditional love.

People who love conditionally will turn against you and God in an instant, like Job’s wife in Job 2:9, who wanted Job to curse God and die, because her luxurious lifestyle suddenly  diminished or vanished. All this occurred because God wanted to prove to the devil, that Job’s love for Him was not conditional. Read it for yourself Job chapters 1-2.

Is your love for God conditional or unconditional ? Will you be able to pass the test like Job, if  satan accuses you? Will you declare like Job, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:5).

How is your relationship with God? Did you accept His gift, of His only begotten son Jesus Christ ? Who or what are you waiting for? Why aren’t you seeking the Lord while He may be found,and calling on Him while He is near; let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and God will have mercy upon him, turn to God who will pardon you abundantly. Just remember God’s thoughts and ways are different from yours (Isaiah 55:6-9).

Because of God’s unconditional love for us, John 3:16 tells us, He sent Jesus to mend the relationship between God and us. Jesus said, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance”( Luke 5:32). Jesus also told us He is the way, the truth, and the life, no one goes to God without going through Him ( John 14 :6, Romans 3:23-24). Now that you have all this information, what are you waiting for? Just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, follow the instructions, and accept Jesus today. Trust me you will not regret it.

All praise, glory, honor, and thanks go to the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God, for using me to minister to His people, may His grace, mercy, and peace be yours now and forever in Jesus’ name, amen.

*New Living Translation

SECRET PLACE

HE THAT DWELLETH IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH GOD,SHALL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY.(PSALM 91:1). WHERE ARE YOU DWELLING? WHO ARE YOU DWELLING WITH?  ARE YOU ABIDING UNDER  GOD? If not go to the top of this blog,click on to the salvation page,then follow the instructions,simple as that.

HUMILITY

Most people in life do not know how to be humble. They believe they are entitled to get certain things. They feel that they should always be seen and heard. They crave love, attention, and exaltation but the bible tells us that the people who exalt themselves will be humbled. Those who are humble will be exalted (Luke 14: 11).

Some people desire the best of everything and always put themselves before others. They think they are better than everyone and some people see it as confidence. While others see it as selfishness. The Bible proclaims that those who are first will be last and those who are last will be first(Luke 13:30). Then you have those who are having functions such as parties, dinners and weddings where they only invite the people with affluence and significance. They feel that those persons will be indebted to you and later return the favor; but where is the substantial benefit in this? Your substantial benefit is found and recieved when you invite those who can not repay you. Your blessings will flow and your reward is found in heaven with God almighty.

Jesus was the perfect example of humility. Why you may ask? Firstly, he was the son of God who willingly became poor so others could have riches in abundance in the heavens. Secondly, he became a man to draw all men to the father. Thirdly, he came into a sinful, dirty and perverted world for many reasons but the ones I can think of first are: to save us, show us how to live, give us direction to God and travel on a journey to show us that it is possible. Jesus came by humble beginnings so that no one could have a claim to Him. In other words Jesus came for everyone and it does not matter if you are rich or poor, black or white, or even from the north or the south. He was and still is available to all of us.

It is written in John 3: 16 that God so loves the world, and it did not specify, color, denominations, or nationality. Folks there is only one way to God and that is through Jesus Christ, his only begotten son (John 14:6,John 8:32). Would you like to meet Him? Just go to the top of this blog, click on the salvation page and follow the instructions. It will be the best thing you have ever done. To God be the glory, honor and praise. Thank you for using me as a vessel and giving me the ability to share this message to those who need it.

EVIL

But evil men and seducers shall become worse and worse,deceiving,and being deceived;this know also that in the last days perilous times shall come,for men shall be lovers of their own self….traitors,heady,high-minded,lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God ;having a form of godliness,but denying the power of it..(2 Timothy 3:1-5).

Be not wise in your own eyes,fear the Lord and depart from evil ( Proverbs 3:7). an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart,bringeth forth that which is evil ( Luke 6:45)It is appointed unto men once to die ,but after that the judgement (Hebrews 9:27).How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation (Hebrews 2:3).

Hell is real people,please don’t try to go there,take this opportunity to turn your life around;go to the top of this blog,click on to the salvation page,then follow the instruction,it will be the best thing you ever did. All glory ,praise,honor,and thanks be to God our father for using me to minister to His children.

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

Did you know that God has given everyone supernatural gifts through the holy spirit? Can you name them? Do you even know how they function and operate? All of Gods children have at least one supernatural gift, the question is do they realize that they have it? Do they know that this gift is for our own good? I know you are eager to know them if you don’t and this is what they are. 

There are nine gifts of the Holy Spirit that are broken down into three categories. The first category is the revelation gifts which are:the word of wisdom,the word of knowledge and the discerning of spirits. All three reveal something supernatural to the believer. The second category are the power gifts which are: the gifts of healing, the working of miracles and also  faith. These three deal with the supernatural. The third and last category are the utterance gifts which are : prophecies, interpretation of tongues and diverse kinds of tongues. All three say something about the supernatural (1 Corinthians 12:7-10). Remember that “The natural man does not receive the things of the spirit of God;for they are foolish unto him. Neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned(1 Corinthians 2:14).

Most people are so busy seeking prosperity that they do not exercise their God-given power and right. It is written “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;and you shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem,  Judea, Samaria and unto the uttermost  part of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

Here is another scripture that delves into the heart of spiritual gifts, ‘Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions,  over all the power of the enemy,and with this nothing shall, by any means, hurt you’( Luke 10:19). Listen, the devil wants us to live a depleted and defeated life. He is after our power and authority because if you know about it and use it against him, he has no choice but to flee. Saints of God do not allow him to steal, kill and destroy you. Read the word of God and empower yourself. Study the word, meditate on it and exercise your gifts. If for whatever reason you don’t know our sovereign God or his only begotten son, Jesus Christ, then go to the top of this blog. Once there click on to the salvation page then follow the instructions. It will be the best decision you have ever made.

All glory,praises,honor and thanks go to God; our eternal king,the invisible,and the only wise God. Thank you God, for using me to minister to your people.

BE CAREFUL

Be careful for nothing,don’t  worry,don’t get anxious.But in everything by prayer,and supplication with thanksgiving let you request be made known unto God.So that the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus.(Philippians 4:6-7)

REWARDS

Everyone likes to be rewarded for the things they do, the effort they put out, the time and money they spend or invest in people or things, and it does not matter where either; it could be at home, work, school or church, we want to feel appreciated or special, or that it was worth it. However most people fail to realize that what or who you invest most of your time, money, and effort in, is who or what you will be rewarded with; everyone has a reward coming to them whether it’s good or bad it all depends on the person. Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man sowed that shall he also reap…(Galatians 6:7-10); it’s simple if you give kindness your reward is kindness, if you dish out hate your reward is hate.

There is a reward for righteousness, and righteous people  (Psalm 58:11; Proverbs 11 :18), and for the unrighteous ( 2 Peter 2:13; Proverbs 24:20). Our Heavenly Father loves diligence and faithfulness, that’s why “He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). It is written that we should seek God first and His righteousness, and He will take care of our needs (Matthew 6:33), that’s what I call a great investment, because your reward is great; you have a great reward when you do good, when you are righteous (Psalm 19:9-11; Matthew 5:12; Luke 6:23&35).

What kind of reward are you looking for? The ones you put on a shelf that has only momentary and temporary rewards or the one that gives you salvation and lasts for ever. As Christians the only reward we should be looking for  is well done thou good and faithful servant, and like Paul we can boldly state, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge, shall give me on that day (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Listen friends time, money or anything invested in the God of the universe yields great rewards(Matthew 10:40-42).

Are you interested in God and His kingdom? Then go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. My only interest or concern is your soul, which only Jesus can save, He is the only way to God, and eternal life (John 3:16-17, John 14:6). All praise, glory, honor, and thanks go to God, Our Eternal King, omnipotent and omniscient one for using me to get His message to His people.

PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL

Be very careful who you step on, spit on, or lie on to get to the top, because you will pass them on the way down. One supervisor once told me that, a person must be careful of the foot they step on, because it might be connected to the buttocks they are kissing. Both  statements are true, and Biblically connected. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility (Proverbs 18:12; Psalm 10 :2). Isn’t it amazing that when a person has no education, no job, nothing of value to their name, they can be so humble, kind, meek and compassionate, with  all the good attributes that a person should portray, but as soon as they get that degree, job, house, car or some money to their name they are a changed person, they develop the Jekyll and Hyde personality, and totally forget who they were and where they are coming from.

We should never allow the pride of our hearts to deceive us, because it will bring us down (Jeremiah 49:16); one thing I want you to understand, If God won’t get the glory then you don’t have a story. However if we give God the glory, then it’s automatically a success story, we can do nothing without God, He owns and controls everything (Proverbs 28:25-26); lets not allow the fortunes of this world to change our concept of who we are and whose we are. Don’t get high-minded or arrogant when we get to the top, and putting all our hopes and trust in uncertain riches (1 Timothy 6:17-19). The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, and the more you crave it, the further you get from God, which in turn brings sorrows into your life. You must remember that, we did not bring anything in this world and we definitely can’t take it with us; another thing you must realize, is that you can’t use money to buy your way into heaven, or out of hell; it does not buy you eternal life, or keep you from death, so why gain the world, and lose your soul. Godliness with contentment is great gain( 1 Timothy 6:6-12), so why not seek God, and let Him take care of you. If you are interested, go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions. I give all glory, praise, honor, and thanks to God for using me to get His message out to His people.

THE BEST INVITATION

Come all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come buy and eat. Come buy wine and milk without money, and without cost; why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight itself in abundance. Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live…Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the evil man his thoughts, let him turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God for he will freely pardon ( Isaiah 55:1-7).

This invitation was offered over two thousand years ago, and it is still good today, and is the best invitation ever offered to mankind. Don’t get it twisted, be misinformed, or misunderstand the invitation, it is better than ever; The Lord cannot get lost, and He will not always be near for the unbeliever or non christian, because when His beloved son Jesus Christ returns for the saints or true Christians the opportunity you have now will not be available to you. In the last days perilous times shall come, just read ( 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Jude 17-18; Revelation 3:14-22).

Listen, after the rapture there will be a tribulation period; “Little children, it is the last time; and as ye have heard  that the antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrist; whereby we know that it is the last time (1 John 2:18); anyone who denies that Jesus is the Christ, also that God is the Father and Jesus the son are liars and of the antichrist (1 John 2:22). So now is the time to turn from sin and turn to God, who will abundantly pardon you; now is not the time to be trying to figure things out, because God’s ways and thoughts are not like ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).

It’s time to stop debating about who wrote the Bible, and that you have been hearing this story for a long time, that’s just the trick of the devil to confuse, blind and bound you. Every book on earth was written by a person, but only one was inspired by God, which is useful for teaching on all subjects, tells us right from wrong, is good for rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, it tells us of all prophecies past, present, and future, it tells us about God’s only begotten son, informs us of all his promises and judgments, and the best of all how to get eternal life, and the only book that is validated by God’s creation, signs, wonders, and man, if you want to debate, reject or disqualify those facts, then you are lost, an antichrist, and you are doomed. All that I stated above is scriptural (2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 3:16-17; Genesis 1;etc.). But the natural man receives not the things of the spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him, neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14).

The inspiration  of the Almighty giveth understanding (Job 32:8). God’s word is powerful and sharper than a two-edge sword…(Hebrew 4:12). Remember, when God’s word is spoken it never returns to Him void, but it always accomplishes what He pleases, and shall prosper in the thing for which He sent it(Isaiah 55:11). How shall we escape if we neglect so great an invitation to salvation; which at first was spoken by the Lord, was confirmed by those who heard it; God also bearing them witness, both with signs, wonders, divers miracles, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His will (Hebrews 2:1-4).

If you are willing to accept this invitation, go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, it will be the best decision you ever make. Glory to God. Now to the King Eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God to Him be the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to minister to His people, may His grace, love, mercy, and peace be with you now and forever, in Jesus Mighty Name, amen.