GODS GRACE

Grace is God’s un-merritted favor,towards us. He gave us a priceless gift that we didn’t deserve , worked,nor ask for.

What’s sad is that most folks are ungrateful, because they don’t know the value of His Grace.

THE TRUTH IS:

“For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ”. (John 1:17 NKJV).

“….that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”. (Ephesians 2:7‭-‬9 NKJV).

“But God–so rich is He in His mercy! Because of and in order to satisfy the great and wonderful and intense love with which He loved us, Even when we were dead (slain) by [our own] shortcomings and trespasses, He made us alive together in fellowship and in union with Christ; [He gave us the very life of Christ Himself, the same new life with which He quickened Him, for] it is by grace (His favor and mercy which you did not deserve) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation). He did this that He might clearly demonstrate through the ages to come the immeasurable (limitless, surpassing) riches of His free grace (His unmerited favor) in [His] kindness and goodness of heart toward us in Christ Jesus. For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law’s demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.] (Ephesians 2:4‭-‬5‭, ‬7‭-‬9 AMPC).

•You are the blessed of the Lord. All your needs and desires are abundantly and unlimtedly supplied with the inexhaustible provisions and riches of God in Christ Jesus.
•In your relationship with Christ you are loved, thought of, cared for, prayed for and you are protected. In John Ch-17 and Romans 8:26, 27 & 34 Jesus and the Holy Spirit are still praying for us.
•Allow the peace of God to rule your heart, His wisdom to rule your mind and know that our God is also our source of comfort, Joy and strength.
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you, and keep you:
The LORD make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
+++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!

KNOWING GOD

If you think or, believe that men wrote the Bible; then you neither know nor love God.

Do you really think that or believe that men are smarter than God. That they can predict past, present, and future events on their own. They can’t even get the weather correct. They can’t find a cure for cancer , and certain diseases. I would rather die and know that their is a God, and be in heaven. Than not knowing, nor believe, and end up in hell.

“But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. But even if our gospel is [in some sense] hidden [behind a veil], it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing; among them the god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelieving to prevent them from seeing the illuminating light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God”. (2 Corinthians 4:2‭-‬4 AMP).

“But evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness]. All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work”. (2 Timothy 3:13‭-‬17 AMP).

“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]”. (Romans 12:1‭-‬2 AMP).

ONE BAD APPLE  SPOIL THE WHOLE BUNCH

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was”. (2 Timothy 3:1‭-‬5‭, ‬8‭-‬9 KJV).

“A little leaven leavens the whole lump”.(Galatians 5:9 NKJV).

“Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us”. ( 1 Corinthians 5:6‭-‬7 NKJV).

Isaiah 5:20-24
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own sight! Woe to men mighty at drinking wine, Woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink, Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away justice from the righteous man! Therefore, as the fire devours the stubble, And the flame consumes the chaff, So their root will be as rottenness, And their blossom will ascend like dust; Because they have rejected the law of the Lord of hosts, And despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

NO MATTER HOW THINGS LOOK Victory IS OURS
+Can you imagine if you had quit and given up on life the first time you had what you thought was a major problem. You wouldn’t have made it this far today.
+A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be all of you steadfast, immoveable, always abounding…
+Remember this, Christ died for us so we can live, and while we live it is Christ who is living in us, Galatians 2:20.
+In every situation KNOW this, we are living for (Christ) God, and the life we live is for the constant glorification of Christ (God).
+If we are experiencing defeats we are living for ourselves and not for Christ.
+All who live for Christ live in victory, and all who allows Christ to live through them bring victory to others.
+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!

GOD DIDN’T ABANDON US

“Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I WILL NEVER [UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES] DESERT YOU [NOR GIVE YOU UP NOR LEAVE YOU WITHOUT SUPPORT, NOR WILL I IN ANY DEGREE LEAVE YOU HELPLESS], NOR WILL I FORSAKE OR LET YOU DOWN or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!” So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, “THE LORD IS MY HELPER [in time of need], I will not be afraid . What will man do to me ?”.(Hebrews 13:5‭-‬6 AMP).

“FRET NOT THYSELF BECAUSE OF EVILDOERS, NEITHER BE THOU ENVIOUS AGAINST THE WORKERS OF INIQUITY. FOR THEY SHALL SOON BE CUT DOWN LIKE THE GRASS, AND WITHER AS THE GREEN HERB. Trust in the Lord , and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass”.(Psalms 37:1‭-‬5 KJV).

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”.(Isaiah 43:2 KJV).

“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?.(1 Peter 3:12‭-‬13 KJV).

•The Lord is forever present with us.
Psalm 139:7-10
Where shall I go from your spirit? or where shall I flee from your presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, you are there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall your hand lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.
•Everywhere we go, and everything we do, good or bag the Lord is right there with us.
Hebrews 13:5
…for He has said I will NEVER leave you nor forsake you.
•Let us maintain an attitude of reverence, honor and respect for the Lord. His Presence is with us at all times, and let us continue to please Him by walk in Love, Righteousness and Holiness.
Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!

WHY WORRY

Philippians 4:6-8
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

“IT IS NOT GOOD TO WORRY
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Be ANXIOUS for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
ANXIOUS: to fret, worry, having stressful cares and concerns about the outcome of things we cannot control.
+ANXIETY attacks the heart and mind. Then it attacks the nervous system. This has often results in mental issues, heart conditions and nervous break downs, stomach ulcers, etc.
+Cast all your cares upon the Lord for He cares for us. He is our Burden Bearer. Our Lord is Faithful and He cannot and will never fail.
+I declare your deliverance and freedom from worry and anxiety. Lord I thank You for Your peace in our hearts and our minds in The Almighty Name of Jesus Christ!
•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!

SEE YOURSELF FROM GOD’S POINT OF VIEW.

We are Valued by God
Don’t Let What Others Think About You Carry The Weight Of Your VALIDATION and ACCEPTANCE in LIFE
+The Lord said in Jeremiah 29:11 that He knows the thoughts that He thinks toward us, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give us an expected end.
+Other people’s opinions of us is one thing, but what God thinks of us is far above and beyond all the things this world has to offer.
+We are in the Mind and Heart of God, and we are Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored and Deeply Loved.
+God’s value of us is beyond comprehension.
+Our bodies are the workmanship of the Hands of God and our souls and spirits are of the Very Nature of God.
Psalm 139:14
I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well. Hallelujah!

Self-Encouragement in the Lord
1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed (in a major crisis)… but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
+Self-Encouragement in the Lord is absolutely necessary and very important.
+We need to know how to encourage ourselves in the Lord.
+ Know what the Word of God says about us, and Proclaim it, Declare it, Profess it, and Confess it to yourself and over your life in Jesus Name! Some of us may need to look in the mirror when we do this.
+Encouragement produces Empowerment, and Empowerment is a Boost in the Demonstration of our Faith. +This Equips us to overcome all challenges, while we live in the Victory that we already have in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hallelujah! and Amen!

REMEMBER:

The Lord Watches Over Us
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous…
2 Corinthians 5:21
…we are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
+God watches over us, His righteous people with His ALL SEEING EYES.
+When God watches over us He sees everything and He sees INTO everything, thus protecting us from every evil things. Hallelujah!!!

Choose your Words Carefully and Wisely.
+Let us only speak in ways that are pleasing to the Lord.
Matt 12:36-37
6 But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.37 For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
Colossians 3:8
But now you also put… filthy communication out of your mouth.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
+The words we speak must always be words of Love, Truth, Holiness, Righteousness and Faith.
+May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts always be acceptable in your sight O’Lord our Strength and our Redeemer. 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!

GOD IS YOUR SUPPLIER

Who are you looking to for help?

God is your source, and supplier of all your needs. Not people, nor your job,and definitely not the government, He may use those people, but He is the ultimate supplier.

“AND MY GOD WILL LIBERALLY SUPPLY (fill until full) YOUR EVERY NEED ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY IN CHRIST JESUS”. (Philippians 4:19 AMP).

“Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. FOR HIS DIVINE POWER HAS BESTOWED ON US [absolutely] EVERYTHING NECESSARY FOR [a dynamic spiritual] LIFE AND GODLINESS, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature. For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding), and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit]. For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins. Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]; for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you”. (2 Peter 1:2‭-‬11 AMP).

THIS WISH IS GRANTED
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I WISH above all things that you may Prosper and be in Health, even as your soul prospers.
+The Word WISH here means that in all the prayers that was prayed for us, Prosperity and Good Health was prayed for the most.
+God made sure that this is written in Scripture for our learning that Prosperity and Good Health is God’s Desire and Wish for us.
+God has Granted this Wish (Prayer) for His People.
+By Faith receive this Wish for Prosperity and Good Health as Granted by God and be blessed forevermore. In Jesus Name! Amen!
•Continue to let the WORD of God be the standard for our lives. Always LOVING others like Christ Jesus loves us while keeping our Faith, Trust and Confidence in Him.
•BLESSED we are and BLESSED we will always be and to God be all the GLORY. Amen!

TRUTH

YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH ,WHICH WILL MAKE ,AND SET YOU FREE .

Jesus gives you Freedom
John 8:36
If the Son therefore shall make you free, all of you shall be free indeed.
John 8:32
And all of you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.
•To know Jesus is to know Truth Personified.
•To know Truth Personified is to be set free.
•Jesus is the Person of Truth, and the Word of God is the Word of Truth.
•Jesus sets you free and the Word of God keeps you Free when you live by it.
•Freedom in Christ sets you up for complete deliverance in your spirit, soul, mind and body.
•Freedom in Christ makes you Bold, Courageous, Strong, Secure, and Wise, etc.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty (freedom) wherewith Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Ephesians 5:11-17
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
+++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!

LISTEN

In Galatians 5:22-23 another one of the the nine manifestations or fruits of the Spirit is Faith.
•This Faith Is cultivated in you by the Holy Spirit who is in you.
•The Fruit of Faith is the conviction of the truthfulness of God; the reliance upon Christ for salvation, and the belief, trust, and confidence in all of God’s Word
(Promises) and to live with that assurance.
•It’s impossible to serve God without this Faith, Hebrews 11:6.
•Do not confused the Fruit of Faith with the Gift of faith in 1 Corinthians 12.
•The Fruit of Faith is for personal use and the Gift of Faith is for public use in ministry works.
•The Gift of Faith connects you to the Supernatural and the Miraculous of God on the behalf of others. This results in miraculous healings, and the Supernatural Power of God taking control of all natural occurrences.

“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4, NIV
Some people live worried and afraid because they see the enemy as a powerful force that can control them and keep them defeated. They give the devil power that he doesn’t have. Our heavenly Father is on the throne. He’s the Judge. He has you in the palms of His hands. Nothing can snatch you away. God is the creator; Satan is a created being, a fallen angel. When Jesus came out of the grave, He took the keys of death and hell away from the enemy. Every force of darkness was broken when Christ rose from the dead. He said, “All power in heaven and earth has been given to Me. Now I give it to you.” You’re more powerful than any force that’s trying to stop you. Don’t be afraid of the enemy. He has already been defeated; he’s afraid of you. We’re in a fixed fight. We know the outcome. God said He always causes you to triumph.
Let’s pray:
Almighty Father God in the name of Jesus through the Holy Spirit, Hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as is in Heaven, thank You that every force of the enemy was broken when Jesus rose from the dead and took the keys of death and hell from him. Thank You for living in me and empowering me to do battle. I declare that You have a life of victory for me. In Jesus’ Name I do pray and declare it all. Blessed are we and blessed we will always be and to our Lord Jesus Christ be all the Glory. Amen.
Praise the Lord as we pray for one another,And
•Continue in the Fruit of Faithfulness, pray for the Gift of Faith. Amen!

PUT GOD FIRST AND YOU WILL NEVER BE LAST

“I love those who love me; And those who seek me early and diligently will find me”.(Proverbs 8:17 AMP).

Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
•You are in Christ, and in Christ your sins are forgiven, your past is forgotten and your future is secure.
•The enemy (the devil) like to remind you of your past sins through your own thoughts, friends and family.
•Your Loving Heavenly Father has already forgiven you of all sins and trespasses because Christ has redeemed us by His Blood.
•Do not let the enemy oppress you and stress your mind with your past sins.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ
•In the Name of Jesus you are free from the sins of your past in your spirit, soul, mind, and body.
+++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!