The Sacrificed Life +Sacrifice is always done out of love,and obedience. Sacrifice: …to lay your life down, or to give up your life for God or others. …to deny one’s self for the Glory of God and for the benefit of others.
“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.”( Matthew 10:32-33 NKJV).
” 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. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.”(Romans 12:1-3 NKJV).
Luke 9:23 KJVS says: “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
+Whatever we sacrificed for God is highly valued by Him, greatly appreciated by Him, and we will be greatly rewarded by Him. +More importantly this shows our Love for Him.
In Mark 10:29-30, Jesus said that whatsoever we give up to follow Him, He will restore to us one hundredfold now and in the world to come Eternal Life. +Our Lord and Heavenly Father is worthy of our sacrifices. Hallelujahs to Him and Amen!
+Continue to live by every Word of God, and 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!
IS YOUR FATHER GOD, OR THE DEVIL? LET’S FIND OUT ?
” He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” ( John 1: 10- 13 NKJV).
Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.”( John 8:42-47 NKJV).
” For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” ( Romans 8: 14-17 NKJV).
” For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”( Galatians 3: 26-29 NKJV).
” Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another,…”(1 John 3: 7-11 NKJV).
” For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. “[ Ephesians 3:14-21 NKJV].
WHAT KINDS OF SEEDS,ARE WE SOWING OR PLANTING IN THE GARDEN OF OUR HEARTS.
” Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap. For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (GALATIANS 6:7-8 AMPC).
” Even as I have seen, Those who plow iniquity And sow trouble reap the same.”(Job 4:8 NKJV).
King David in Psalms 119:11 NKJV says: ” Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.”
Proverbs 22:8 NKJV tells us that: ” He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of his anger will fail.”
The Apostle Paul in I Corinthians 3:6-9 NKJV have this to say : ” I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.”
” But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”(2 Corinthians 9: 6-8 NKJV).
“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” ( Luke 8:5-8 NKJV).
” The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. “( Psalms 92: 12-15 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].
WHAT FRUIT ARE YOU EXHIBITING IN YOUR LIFE AS A GENUINE CHRISTIAN ?
The Fruit of the Spirit isn’t just a list, it’s a lifestyle.
” 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.”( Galatians 5: 22-25 NKJV).
When we stay rooted, and grounded in God’s Word, His personality of love,truth, holiness, righteousness, and faith is displayed. His character begins to grow in us, and shine through our lives,because that’s who He is to us.
✨ Love more. ✨ Choose joy. ✨ Walk in peace. ✨ Be patient. ✨ Show kindness. ✨ Live with goodness. ✨ Remain faithful. ✨ Practice gentleness. ✨ Exercise self-control.
These are the fruits that reflect the heart of Jesus.
As we draw closer to God, He transforms us from the inside out so that our lives become a blessing to others.
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”(John 15:1-8 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]
” if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.”( 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 NKJV).
” If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.”(1 John 1:8-10 NKJV).
I Thessalonians 5:17 NKJV tells us to, ” pray without ceasing,”
LET’S PRAY 🙏🏽 Gracious Heavenly Father, On this blessed day that you have made, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and anticipation. As the sun rises, casting its gentle rays upon the earth, we pause to acknowledge Your goodness and mercy that greet us each day. We thank You for the gift of life and the opportunity to embrace this new morning with a spirit of praise and worship.
Lord, we seek Your presence to be with us as we begin this day. As we gather in prayer, we ask for Your abundant blessings to surround us. May Your divine favor rest upon us, guiding our steps and directing our paths. Grant us wisdom, discernment, and clarity of mind as we navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
As we embark on this Sunday, we pray for Your blessings to fill our hearts and homes. Pour out Your love, peace, and joy upon us, saturating every aspect of our lives. May the warmth of Your presence bring comfort and solace to those who are weary, and may Your light dispel any darkness that seeks to overshadow our faith.
Lord, bless our families on this Sunday morning. Strengthen the bonds of love and unity among us, fostering an atmosphere of grace and understanding. Help us to cultivate an environment where Your Word is honored, where prayers are lifted, and where love and forgiveness abound. May our homes be sanctuaries of peace, where Your presence is felt and Your name is exalted.
We pray for our church community, Lord. Shower Your blessings upon our pastors, leaders, and fellow believers. Grant them wisdom, courage, and anointing as they serve and minister to others. May our worship be a pleasing offering to You, as we gather in unity to proclaim Your name and to seek Your face. Use our church as a beacon of light, drawing others to Your love and salvation.
Father, we intercede for our world, which is in need of Your grace and healing. We pray for peace to prevail in places of conflict and division. Bring comfort and relief to those who are suffering from illness, oppression, or loss. Pour out Your love upon those who feel isolated or alone, reminding them of Your constant presence and care.
As we step into this new day, Lord, we ask for Your guidance and protection. May Your angels surround us, guarding us against harm and evil. Help us to walk in obedience to Your Word, and may our lives be a testimony of Your love and grace to those we encounter.
In this time of prayer, we surrender ourselves to Your divine purpose. Mold us, shape us, and transform us according to Your will. Use us as vessels of Your blessings, compassion, and grace in the lives of others. As we go forth into this day, may Your light shine through us, illuminating the path for those who are lost, and drawing them closer to Your heart.
We offer this prayer with hearts full of gratitude and expectation, knowing that You are a God who delights in blessing Your children. IN THE PRECIOUS ALMIGHTY NAME OF JESUS, WE PRAY.AMEN.
” 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].
PROVERBS 3:5-6 KJV says: “TRUST IN THE LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path.”
Hannah Whitall Smith said, “Those who are God’s without reserve are, in every sense, content.”
” Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”( Philippians 4:11-13 NKJV).
” If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself. Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. [8] And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing,..”(1 Timothy 6:3-14 NKJV).
A quote from George Sheehan, “Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”
Let us do our best and let God take care of the rest. It is easy to trust God when everything is going good in our lives. But we have to trust in Him at all times, no matter what happens. JESUS is our Rock and we can trust Him with all our heart and mind. Be the BEST you can be!
HEAVENLY FATHER , GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. THANK YOU FOR LOVING US, AND DIRECTING US. WE DON’T UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING, SO WE ARE TRUSTING IN YOU, IN JESUS’S MIGHTY NAME WE PRAY. AMEN 🙏.
” 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].
Psalms 115:5-6 NKJV [5] They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see; [6] They have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell;
Psalms 95:7-8 NKJV [7] For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice: [8] “Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, As in the day of trial in the wilderness,
Hebrews 3:15 NKJV [15] while it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”
James 1:19-20 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath (or to get anger);For the wrath (or anger) of man works not the righteousness of God. •Resist and avoid anger at all cost. James 3:18 …the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Revelation 3:13, 20-22 NKJV [13] “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ [20] Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. [21] To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. [22] “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ ”
•Where there is love, joy and peace anger must cease. Continue in love, joy and peace. +++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!
We Have Power with God Matthew 28:18 KJVS says: “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All Power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth.”
Then Luke 10:19 KJVS says: ” Behold, I give unto you Power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
But, Acts 1:8 AMP confirms everything when it says : ” But you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…”
” As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.”( Colossians 2:6 -10 NKJV).
+ Relationship with God and Baptism with the Holy Spirit is how we have Power with God.
+ Understand God’s Power.
+ Know The Difference between Power and Authority.
Authority: your God given Right and Permission to exercise the Government of God on Earth, and to bring everything that opposes and contradicts God under subjection and subordination. + Be sure to exercise God’s Authority with His Love and Wisdom. Amen! +Things are getting better already.
Power (Gr. dunamis): this means supernatural abilities, might, and Strength that transcends everything in this physical realm. + This Authority and Power works with the Word of God. So we can do the Works of Christ.
John 14:12 KJVS tells us : “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
+ Believe in Jesus with His Authority, Power and Faith, and you will begin to experience Heaven on Earth. The Lifestyle that Transcends Earth. Amen!
+ Know How to Function in Authority and Power, and more. + In the meantime know that we are not powerless. + We are God’s People with His Power doing His Work His way which will never lack His Supply.
” Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.( Ephesians 3: 20-21 NKJV).
+ Continue to live by every Word of God, and 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!
What do We have with God a Religion or Relationship?
Micah 6:8 NKJV [8] He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?
John 4:23-24 NKJV [23] But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. [24] God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
+In a Nutshell… +Religion is man’s idea of what he wants with God. +Relationship is God’s idea of what He wants with man.
” As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.”( Colossians 2: 6-10 NKJV).
Galatians 3:26 KJVS For you are all the Children of God by Faith in Christ Jesus. 1 John 3:1 KJVS Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Children of God…
+Thank God our Heavenly Father that we are His Children through Faith in Christ Jesus His Son.
+Let us not be on of these individuals in… Romans 10:3 that says… For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
+As Dear, Precious and Well Beloved Children of God we do not establish our own righteousness to be children of God. We are children of and the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Amen!
+Continue to live by every Word of God, and 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!
Do you have a desire in your heart to be used by God in miracles, signs, wonders, healing and the supernaturals like Jesus did ?
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”( John 14:12-17 NKJV).
” Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. THERE ARE DIVERSITIES OF GIFTS, BUT THE SAME SPIRIT.
There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.”(1 Corinthians 12 :1-11 NKJV).
” Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? BUT EARNESTLY DESIRE THE BEST GIFTS. And yet I show you a more excellent way.”(1 Corinthians 12:27-31 NKJV).
” Pursue love, and DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS, but especially that you may prophesy. For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.”(1 Corinthians 14:1-5 NKJV).
● Just simply take your desires to the Lord in prayer. Ask Him to use you. Wait upon Him to prepare you with spiritual ,wisdom, knowledge, understanding ,and also the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
● Do not go out on your own, wait for the lord to send you out. As 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV says: ” Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.”( Mark 16:15-20 NKJV).
● Who is to say the Lord cannot use you? +++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!
” 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].
