WHY BE DISCOURAGED

The song exclaims Why….Should….I Feel…. Discouraged? Yes why should you when you know within your entire being that the redeemer lives. You know who your father is and without a shadow of doubt you should be living up to His standards according to His will, His word and His principles. So I ask again, why should you feel discouraged, disheartened or dis-combobulated. Have you forgotten His promises and His words in the Bible? Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes… (Proverbs 3:25).Be encouraged not discouraged because God’s word tells us to be strong, be of good courage and not to be afraid, because He (God) is with us and He will never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). Jesus confirms it in Hebrews 13:5. Luke 12:4-5 says this;

“..My friends be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more they can do; But I will show you whom you should fear, fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell, yes I say unto you fear Him.”

Being discouraged is doubting God. Isaiah 43:1-3 tells us,

“But now, thus says the Lord who created you O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel; fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are mine, when you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow, when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you, for I am the Lord your God, The Holy one of Israel, your savior…”

God is still the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrew 1:9-12 & Hebrews 13:8). His promises have not changed, and even though his children may change, but His promises stay the same.Who have you been listening to? What report have you been receiving? Stop looking in different directions and look up to the hills from whence cometh your help, it comes from the Lord who make the heavens and the earth and He will not suffer thy foot to be moved. He does not slumber nor sleep, the Lord is your keeper, He will preserve you from all evil, He will preserve your soul, also your going out and coming in, from this time forth, and even forevermore ( Psalm 121:1-8), read it and meditate on it because in trying times this is what you need.

The God we serve is never slack concerning His promises as stated in 2 Peter 3:9. We must also know that it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18) and to know that God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent; hath He said, and shall He not do it? or hath He spoken, and He not make it good (Numbers 23:19). Listen if you are feeling discouraged it is because you are not reading, meditating and believing in the word. Which god are you relying on? The one in the world or the One who made the world?

There are many promises in the Bible that are encouraging and uplifting. Try finding them and standing on them in faith. But I must deposit this one into your system: Psalms 31:14-18 says

“But as for me, I trust in you, O Lord. I say, you are my God, my times are in your hand, deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me; make your face shine upon your servant, save me for your mercy’s sake, do not let me be ashamed, o Lord for I have called upon you; let the wicked be ashamed let them be silent in the grave; let the lying lips be put to silence, which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.”

Can you say a prayer like that with confidence, knowing that you are living righteously and Holy so the God you serve will be faithful to His promises? If you can’t or you don’t know God then allow me to introduce you to Him through His only begotten son Jesus Christ, who is the only way to Him. Go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page and follow the instructions.
Now unto Him who is able to keep us from falling and to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God, our Savior, be the glory, praise, honor, thanks, majesty, dominion and power for using me as your messenger now and forever, Amen.

SACRIFICE; GIVE IT UP

Would you give up your job for God? Would you give up your luxurious or flamboyant life-style, your spouse, your family or even your friends for God? Think about it what wouldn’t  you give up for a chance at EVERLASTING life? Ok yes, you work hard for it (whatever your it may be), but will you or can you take it with you when you die? Now let me ask you this, do you work as hard to save your soul? Matthew 16:26 tells us,”For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

Life consists not in the abundance of the things you own or have (Luke 12:15). Are you contented with what you have or do you still crave more. If you still crave more at a stage where you should and can be content then that’s covetousness. Coveting the things of the world instead of the God who created all things is idolatry. One of His commandments are not to put any other gods before Him (Exodus 20:1-6). If you prefer to do your work, socializing, shopping, etc. over what God wants you to do, then it has replaced God from being first in your life. Examine yourselves. Who or what are you putting before God? Are you willing to give up everything and sacrifice anything that’s contrary to His word for Him? Life wasn’t meant to be easy but these are tough questions you should try to answer.

Jesus Christ gave His life so that we can have eternal life that is God’s gift to us (John 3:16, Romans 6:23). What are you willing to give up for Jesus Christ? Most people have a lot to give up like sexual immoralities (eg. pornography, un-marital sex, fornication), drinking, partying with the devil, smoking, love of money, to name a few but why is it so hard to sacrifice and totally give up the devils things for someone who sacrificed it all, paid it all, and gave it all for us. Are the things of the world so enjoyable that someone would rather die and burn than give it up? Trust me the things of the world are not worth the sacrifice of not having eternal life.

The only way to eternal life is through God’s gift of His son. After we accept Him and believe that God raised Him from the dead then the next step is to present our bodies as  a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable, unto God which is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1-2). This means giving up un-godly things. Think about the things you do, would you still be able to do it in the presence of God? It is an honor and a privilege to be in the presence of our father, do not stain it.

Jesus tells us in John 12:25-26 that,

“He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world, will keep it for eternal life; If anyone serves me, let him follow me, and where I am, there my servant will be also, if anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.”

Why labor for things that perish instead of everlasting life? According to John 6:27.

My friends please do not let anything or anyone get in the way or between you and God. Allow Him to complete your life. Will you accept Him today? If you are ready go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page and follow the instructions. It will be the best decision you have ever made. For further studies and enlightenment of God’s word simply go to the Bible,and read it,ask God for guidance and enlightenment,and He will give it to you.
May God open your spiritual eyes and open your heart for understanding so he can cover it with His wisdom so you will now and forever more receive His word. All praise and thanks go to the Eternal King, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise, honorable and glorified God for ever, for using me to minister to His people.

COMFORT IN HIS ARMS

Why people choose to be bombarded with the issues of this world daily,and constantly just don’t make any sence;when there is a place of quiet rest,tranquility,and serenity that could occupy our minds;a place where we go to be at peace,sometimes we are in situations where we can’t go to a place of comfort,but we can formulate a place in our hearts and minds where it relaxes,and comforts us in stressful,and complex circumstances.

He that dwell in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. All you need to realize and say aloud is, “God is my refuge and my fortress, and I will trust Him; Surely He shall deliver me from the snare of the fowler, and the perilous pestilence; He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge;His truth will always be your shield and buckler,” it tells you all this in Psalms 91.

There is more. Psalm 91 also says, you shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday, because a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand;but it shall not come near you. Because you make God your refuge, your most High, and your dwelling place, you will have comfort, peace, joy, and a whole lot more.

Listen folks, stop putting your trust in people, the government, the economy and put it in the God of the universe, the most High God, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, who is from everlasting to everlasting. Andre crouch song says it best,”I have many pains and sorrows, many questions for tomorrow, sometimes you don’t even know right from wrong, but if you never had a problem, you would never know that God could solve it, and you would never know what faith in His word could do, but through it all you learn to depend and trust on His word.”

Why would anyone want to be burdened down with problems is beyond me. When all you have to do is go to God and give it all to Him. 1 Peter 5;7 tells us to cast all our cares upon Him. That’s one of the comforts you get from being in His arms, don’t you want to be stress free? Problem free? And burden free? Then you must accept God’s gift of His only begotten son Jesus Christ and believe that God raised Him from the dead. To do so 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 using me to inform His children. I pray that God will give us all the spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding to receive His word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

WISDOM= WIS(wise) + DOM(dumb)

When the word wisdom is separated, you get the true meaning of the word, which categorizes people as wise or dumb. Where you fall or choose to fall is entirely up to the individual. Can you get wisdom from a university? Does a persons degree measure or display how wise they are? Do your decisions or choices in life display your wisdom? People who the world look up to as wise, like doctors, lawyers, and presidents all make mistakes that is detrimental to others and themselves.

The dictionary says, wisdom is knowledge of what is true or right coupled with good judgment. The Bible says in Jeremiah 8:9 that when you reject God’s word you also reject Godly wisdom. Is this the reason why so many people fall under the dumb (dom) instead of the wise (wis) in wisdom; because they reject Godly wisdom? Remember folks, 1 Corinthians 3:19 says, “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it is written, ‘He catches the wise in their own craftiness,’ and again,’The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise that they are futile.”‘

Solomon one of the wisest men ever, tells us in Proverbs 1:7  that, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instructions.” How many have us has fallen into the foolish or dumb category, because we weren’t wise enough to trust God with all our heart, and lean not to our own understanding, but just acknowledge Him (God) in all our ways so that He (God) can direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). As a matter of fact the whole book of Proverbs speaks about wisdom as it pertains to life.

Lets backup to Proverbs 1:2-5 which tells us, “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion; a wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.” Do you want to be wise and not dumb? Only fools despise wisdom, which category do you fall under?

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind… (James 1: 5-8). I have seen presidents, people with masters degree, even Ph.D’s mess up, because  they don’t have the wisdom from above which is pure (James 3:17).

 Don’t you want to make the right decisions in life? Then try God through His son Jesus Christ. How? It’s simple.

Just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. It will be the wisest decision you ever make. All praises, glory, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to deliver this message to His children, may He give you the spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding to receive this message. In Jesus’ name, amen.

DOMINION AND POWER

Where is it found in the Bible that God tells us to have dominion over each other? In Genesis 1:26 said, “Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Humans don’t creep and if they do it’s for the wrong reason and the wrong guy or gal. Where is it found that He gave us the authority to hate, kill, or destroy each other instead of loving each other?

 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that God did not give us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Therefore anything and everything that is contrary to God’s gift of power, love, and a sound mind is of the devil, and we should throw it away or cast it out. The God of the universe is a God of love. From the creation of the world, the moon, stars, and the flowers all display His excellent taste in things; you can tell He makes things beautiful and perfect.

This tells us that bitterness, hatred, and all kinds of evil is of the devil. The devil is bitter and hateful, because he got kicked out of heaven (Luke 10:18), without any hope or chance to return. That is the reason my friends why he hates us so much. Every time he looks at us it makes him sick, bitter, and mean because we were made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). Unfortunately we inherit a sinful nature, because of Adam and Eves disobedience in the garden (Genesis 3). Which led to our demise in dominion and power.

God gave us dominion and power, the devil stole it. But God loves us so much, He sent His only begotten son Jesus Christ to save us, reclaim, and redeem what is rightfully ours. No God did not send Jesus to condemn us ( John 3:16-17). Jesus came, died, and was raised up by God our Father(Ephesians 1:20). On His way up, He asked the devil where is his sting, and his victory. It tell us this in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave where, is thy victory…”

People you need to understand that when Jesus came, it was not only to save us but to give us back the dominion and power the devil stole from us through Adam and Eve. That we will have dominion and power to survive until He comes. Listen, He took the keys of the kingdom of heaven that we lost and gave it back to us (Matthew 16:19) and He didn’t stop there; in Luke 10:19 He said, “Behold I (Jesus) give unto you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

Children of God, we got back dominion and power through Jesus Christ lets start acting like it. Lets start exercising our rights, lets unite and put the devil in his place. It’s time to make a stand, it’s time to stop living defeated, and powerless, lets show the devil who our God is. Sorry if you are not a Christian living righteously, you have no power, dominion or authority over nothing. But you can change all that, right now. Don’t allow the devil to steal anything else from you.

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. All praise, glory, honor, anf thanks go to God for using me to minister to His children. May your spiritual eyes, ears, and hearts be open to receive the infallible word of God, in Jesus name, amen.

IT WAS MURDER

It was premeditated murder. Can you imagine being murdered in broad daylight and in front of witnesses? My best friend was killed, or should I say murdered, actually He was executed. No matter which word you use or how you look at it, it is the same thing; murder. On top of the crime itself the people who did it had no shame or regret. What is sad is that He sacrificed His whole life so that others will have a better life. Yet all He did is not enough for some people. was it jealousy, greed, or just God’s will?

The Bible tells us in Romans 8:28 that, “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” So is this considered justifiable homicide, because it was for the benefit of good over evil? “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we are healed, all we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way, and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:5-6).

It’s amazing that celebrities who never did anything as dramatic as what happen to my friend get more praise and notoriety, than what my friend did on Calvary. Is He your friend also? If not He could be. Listen, He could have come down from the cross and saved Himself. He could have stopped the whole fiasco with one word, but He decided to die, just to save us so that we could live with Him forever in paradise. Wasn’t His death enough of a price or sacrifice to save, redeem, and liberate you?

What will it take? How long must He wait for you? How many hurricanes does God have to send to alert you? How many more messages does He have to send you? When will you see the light and be drawn to Him? Yes, Jesus was God sent. He wants you to accept Him, and believe that God raised Him from the dead? How many other friends do you think will die so you might live? There will be no more messiah to warn you? No one else is coming to save you? Jesus Christ paid it all.

If you want to be Jesus’ friend? If you want eternal life? If you want your name written in the book of life just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions. If you desire to know more about God, His only begotten son, to be His friend for life, and even study the Bible or get more information go to www.riversofrevival.com.

To God be the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me to deliver His message to His children. May His grace and peace be yours continuously, in Jesus’ Name, amen.

CHRISTIANAIRE

You have billionaires and millionaires who have all the riches this world can offer. We as Christianaires have all the riches heaven has to offer. What I love about all this is that the millionaires and billionaires die physically and leave everything behind, but when the Christian dies a physical death they will get to go and enjoy their riches in glory through Christ Jesus.

The millionaire or billionaire has to buy or build their own houses, but Jesus went to prepare ours. It says in John 14:1-3, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me (Jesus); In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you, I(Jesus) go to prepare a place for you; And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you will be also.”

Being a Christianaire is better than being a millionaire or billionaire because the Christianaire’s treasures, assets, or money is not upon this earth where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal; it is layed up in heaven where it is untouchable (Matthew 6:19-21). Yes indeed, my friends we are in this world but not of this world, our heart, soul, mind and body is on heavenly things.

Proverbs 23:4-5 tells us not to labor to be rich, cease from our own wisdom, and stop setting our eyes upon perishable things, because riches make themselves wings and fly away like an eagle towards heaven. Then 1 Timothy 6:7 reminds us that we brought nothing into this world, and it’s a fact we can’t physically or otherwise take anything out. So now that you know this who do you think is better the Christianaire or the billionaire?

Who do you think has more riches? The person who serves the God of the universe or the person who serves the god of this world? Which do you prefer to have? Riches now and perish later or riches later and enjoy it forever?  The choice is always ours. When it comes to our life, either we live for Christ or die with the devil. Accept God’s special gift Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17) or perish.

If you are interested in accepting God’s special gift in order to live forever and enjoy the riches of eternity 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, for further studies and teachings go to www.riversofrevival.com.

All praises, glory, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to deliver His message to His children. May His grace and peace be manifested daily in your lives in Jesus name, amen.

THE DEVIL DOES PREACH

Most people don’t seem to realize that the devil not only quotes scriptures, he can also preach. That trickster will tell you some things that can make you feel so good you will think it’s of God, and it’s right. That is why as Christians you must know the word of God, so that you can tell what is from God and what is not. Knowing the Word of God allows you to know right from wrong.

Because of the lust of the flesh and eyes, our desires and emotions tend to take off in the wrong directions. That’s the main reason God tells us to seek Him first, His kingdom and righteousness and everything will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). We must realize that just as there are ministers of Jesus Christ sharing the good news of His death, burial and resurrection, the devil has his ministers disputing, falsifying, criticising, and counteracting God’s ultimate and divine plans for His children.

They are called false prophets for a reason, because they are false. As children of God we must be able to identify them, they have been in existence in the days of old until now. Jeremiah 5:30 says,”An astonishing and horrible thing has been committed in the land; the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priest rule by their own power; and my people love to have it so, but what will you do in the end?”

Ezekiel 13, speaks about false prophets and the judgement they will face, but I love verse nineteen; it reads, “And will you profane me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live, by your lying to my people who listen to lies?” If all God wanted was for us to prosper on this earth with sin, then He would not have sent Jesus to redeem us from the curse of sin.

The new testament confirmation of false prophets and teachers can be found in Matthew 7:15 where Jesus tell us to, “beware of false prophets who come in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” 2 Peter 2:1 and 1 John 4:1 warns us about them, and if you watch closely you will realize that they are exposed daily. If Jesus should come today, you can’t blame them because God gives everyone spiritual wisdom, knowledge, and discernment, so you better know in whom you believe and trust.

If you are following and listening to someone who is not following Jesus Christ, who is the way to God, the truth about God, and the only one who can give you eternal life, the only one who can do anything for you, stop following them and follow Jesus. Let me introduce Him to you, just go to the top of this blog click on to the salvation page, and follow the instructions, to know more about God’s truth go to www.riversofrevival.com.

All glory, praise, honor, and thanks go to God for using me to minister to His children. May His grace and peace be yours continually, as you follow Jesus Christ and no one else.

HOW SOON THEY FORGET

New York was spared the massive destruction of hurricane Irene because God found some righteous saints whose effectual fervent prayers availed much (James 5:16). What is absolutely amazing is how soon people forget the devastation that could have happened if hurricane Irene had treated New York like how hurricane Katrina treated New Orleans and the other states.

Instead of people singing how “great is thy faithfulness Lord unto us”, they are busy complaining about what was closed, how they missed work for nothing, and what was cancelled, instead of just praising and thanking God for His grace and mercies which brought us through. How quickly they forget the effects of past hurricanes of that magnitude.

These are the same people who went to the supermarkets and every store they could find that sold flashlights, candles, battery’s, and water in abundance, that the regular shopper or customers were not able to get. These same people were worried, scared, and running for higher ground. Some even prayed and acknowledged that there is a God when they didn’t do so before the storm. Now that it is gone, they are back to their old sinful, hurtful, and dirty ways.

These are the folks that 2 Timothy 3:5 tells us that they, “having a form of Godliness, but denying the power there of; from such turn away”. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if New york and the other states don’t get their act together, the next time will not be so easy. When gay rights movements have more rights than the Church of the living God something is wrong. When gay marriages is top priority for law makers, then the reenactment of Sodom and Gomorrah is on its way (Genesis 19). How soon we seem to forget that story.

I am not bragging but I slept like a baby through the whole hurricane, because I know whom I believe in (2 Timothy 1:12); and He kept me in perfect peace, because my mind was on Him (Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7). I was not fearful, because He did not give me a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). If  God never slumbers and sleep (Psalm 121:3) what am I staying awake for?

Would you like to experience this kind of confidence in the God of the universe? Just 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 the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the only wise God for using me to share His message with His people. May you receive spiritual insight as you seek Him. May His grace and mercies be yours now and forever in Jesus’ name, amen.

PREPARATION

The time people spend preparing and watching the path of hurricane Irene you wish they would prepare like that for the coming of Jesus Christ. However, despite mans advance  skills and technology, they could not stop the hurricane. Which proves that God  is still  large and in charge, He is still in control, and the just shall live by faith.

What puzzled me is that people were praying against God’s will and binding the hurricane instead of praying for God to open the eyes of those who don’t recognize His existence and power ,so that their hearts will not stay hard and they can receive Him before it’s too late. We must realize that the natural man receives  not the things of the Spirit of God, because they are foolishness unto them, neither can they know them because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2 : 14 ).

This hurricane was a message from God to His children, as a demonstration of His power and wrath. Yes, we are living in perilous times where people are lovers of themselves, ungrateful, unholy, blasphemers, and lovers of pleasures more than they love God. Most people have a form of godliness, yet they deny the power of it(2 Timothy 3:1-5 ).

Amos 4:6-12 shows us everything God did so that His children could return to him, now in the twenty-first century He showing us signs and wonders, for us to be prepared to meet Him. God’s salvation plan is still available for those who want it. He is still patiently waiting and giving people chances to accept and believe His ultimate plan for everlasting life through His only begotten son Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17).

Hebrews 2:1-3 says this: “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away; For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation, and disobedience received its just punishment; How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?”(N I V).

How much hurricanes, natural disasters, tragedies and other things does God have to send before you accept His son Jesus Christ, and believe that God raised Him from the dead?    Just as you were busy preparing for the hurricane, why not prepare to meet God? What are you waiting for? Just like the hurricane was unstoppable, so will Jesus be unstoppable when God decides to send Him for His children.

If you are interested in getting to know God by accepting Jesus Christ, 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 using me to speak to his children.