My Time With Jesus Tuesday

Luke 12:16-21, Then He spoke a parable to them, saying; the ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, what shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops? So he said, I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry. But God said to him, fool! This night your soul will be required of you, then who’s will those things be which you have provided? So is he who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich for God.

Proverbs 27: 1, do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Many of us worry about providing for our future. Without a doubt it is the prudent thing to do. But what things should we consider in our plans?

The obvious answer for the believer is to see what God says and seek the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Jeremiah 29: 11, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Proverbs 19: 21, there are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel that will stand.

This is an ongoing thing. Ask for help and guidance and wait on God for the timing. God knows what is in your heart because He put it there. The Lord will make things happen that will show when and how to move.

The main obstacle for most of us to conquer is believing we can do it by ourselves. That always leads to disaster. Many people in history made large fortunes without noticing God. The majority lost not only their fortunes but many, their souls as well.

1 Timothy 6: 17, Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the Living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

Maybe God’s way seems slow, but His way is lasting. You don’t waste time, and you are praising Him by doing it His way and in His time. How can you lose? You get your earthly desires, and God too. Remember anyone can waste time and effort but only true believers can get it all. God, bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

A Matter Of Life Or Death

1 Corinthians 1:18-19, For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written; I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

2 Timothy 3:16, All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

Equity is defined as being fair and impartial. Unfortunately, in their quest for equity, many well-meaning people destroy the rights of many for the sake of a few, regardless of the merit of the cause.

1 Peter 5:8, Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

 If we look at the world, and the US, we see many things happening that defy logic. Many people hate Jesus. Funny thing is, how can you hate what you don’t know. Are evil spirits behind all this unexplainable behavior?

Getting back to equity. God Almighty is a perfect example of what true equity is. When the Word of God is examined, the rules are absolutely the perfect equity. God is fair, just, impartial, and allows free will.

Hebrews 11: 6, But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

When man goes against God’s Word, he is destroying the very thing that gives equity. Man does not think as God thinks. Man will be judged as God thinks, according to God’s rules.

Where you spend eternity is your choice. God will not make you spend eternity with Him, if you don’t want to. Do yourself the favor of your life. Take a good long look at yourself to see where you are spiritually.

1 Timothy 2: 3-4, for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

As another reminder, eternity is forever, and where you spend it depends on your decision. Tomorrow may be too late. Are you willing to risk eternity in the wrong place? God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

The Power Of The Blood Of Jesus

 

Hebrews 9:14, How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

If you read the last message, you are somewhat familiar with the meaning of the blood covenant. The blood of Jesus is a covenant between God and us through Jesus Christ .Christians have known about the Power of the Blood for as long as there are Christians.

A hundred or more years ago, they pleaded the Blood of Jesus over themselves, their families, and everything they owned or was precious to them. For a long time many in the church thought it was blasphemy, while others knew the true power of the Blood.

For years, I believed that if someone wiped up Jesus blood at the crufixion, that if they touched a sick person with that towel or rag, that person would be healed. At the time I had no idea just how true that was.

Since I was convinced that the Blood had immense power, I started reading all I could, about the Blood Of Jesus.  I was getting both sides of the issue. As I usually do, I asked the Holy Spirit to help me know the truth. I believe I have found out.

When we pray, we have been taught about the power of the name of Jesus when we ask something in that name. It seemed logical to me, that if Father God had so much love for His Son, that He would answer prayer, the Blood must have powerful meaning too.

It was when I found out the true meaning, and power of a blood covenant, that the old light bulb went on. If God has a Blood Covenant with us, that guarantees certain rights to us, and we have certain promises to Him, He cannot go back on His word, unless we do.  A covenant was unbreakable, without severe consequences, from the party who broke it.

Now follow me on this. If we pray to the Father, and plead the Blood of Jesus, in our prayer, there is no way Father God is going to dishonor the blood of His Son. Therefore, it stands to reason, that if we hold up our end, He will not, and cannot, ignore our prayers. So my conclusion was, as long as we keep our end of the covenant, and pray according to the Word, Father God will, and must answer our prayer.

Just tell Father God, that you are pleading the Blood of Jesus over what you are asking. One thing that my wife and I do, is tell Father God that we are washed in the blood of Jesus. According to what I read, satan is made totally powerless against the blood. You should plead the Blood over each one you love, every day.

1 John 1:7, But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.

God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!!!!

Remember Jesus Loves you

Prayer of salvation

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior. I want to serve only You. 

Praise The Lord !!!! 

Amen

True Thanksgiving

Ephesians 5: 20, Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

It is the time of year we set aside to thank God for all the blessings we have received from Him. Most of us thank God for the usual blessings. Our family, our health, the food we eat, and sometimes for our jobs. Unfortunately, many of us just say the words without much thought behind those words.

Most of us have more than enough, so it is easy to get to where we take everything for granted. People who have nothing, including no place to sleep, are grateful even for a half of a baloney sandwich. I do include myself in this complacent category by the way. At least it used to be that way.

One day I decided to really put some thought into what I was genuinely thankful for. It was an eye-opener. First of all, I realized how important it was that God Almighty gave His only Son to come to Earth to forgive my sins because there was no way for me to pay for those sins.

Then Jesus gave His life in an excruciating death. He rose again. The Bible tells us that because of His broken body we are healed. His blood washed away our sins. His resurrection made eternal life possible for us. God gave us the Holy Spirit to teach, guide, and help us. To see where this is in the Bible read Isaiah chapter 53.

All we must do to be truly thankful is look at what we have that others don’t. I’m not speaking of material things. I’m speaking of things like both legs work, both arms work, I can see, I can hear. The list goes on and on.

Just remember that God allows everything that happens. He knows and sees everything, and each thing is a part of His master plan that will turn out for the good to all those who love Him.

Romans 8: 28, And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

1 Thessalonians 5: 18, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

So, my friends be thankful for everything even though at times it may seem difficult. Love and treasure the Lord Jesus Christ because He died for you and me so we could have eternity with Him. In the scheme of things, do you see the big picture, nothing else really matters as much as the salvation of each of us and our families and friends. Be truly thankful for all that God has given you. God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

Patience Of The Lord Jesus Christ

Romans 13: 11, and do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now, our Salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

Do you realize that you are one of the people the Lord Jesus Christ is waiting for?  There is a lot of talk these days about the end times. People are afraid and worried. Why do you suppose that is?

The answer is simple. They have not received the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior. They have been living the Lie by following satan, and as a result, they are  confused, because some of them don’t realize that satan is a Deceiver trying to destroy them.

Many people think they can earn Heaven. Many others believe everyone goes to Heaven.  There are many ways to Heaven, or there is no Heaven or hell.

As in the days of the Pharisees, many people are waiting for a sign of the end times believing that when they do see the sign, they will seek Jesus. Another lie from satan.

The Lord God Almighty is the only one who knows when the end is. The Lord Jesus Christ came to save all who accept Him. He suffered, died, and rose again so that anyone who believes will be saved. 

When the time comes, it will be too late. The events of today in the world should give a prudent person a hint of what is coming. The Lord Jesus Christ is patiently waiting for you and others to come to Him before it is too late. 

Matthew 24: 44, therefore you also be ready, for the son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins And come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

Eternity

Hebrews 9: 27, and as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.

Over the years I have known a good number of people who do not take the idea of an afterlife seriously. They act as if Heaven and hell do not exist, or If Heaven does exist, everyone is going there.

I do not know if they think they’re being cool, or they’re trying to be one of the crowd, or even if they are in denial. They either don’t know or don’t care about the consequences of their actions.

John 5:24, most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

Romans 10: 13, For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

I do not understand how so many people cannot accept the fact that eternity whatever they think it is, is only the blink of an eye, or a heartbeat away. It’s amazing to see so many people that cannot even acknowledge that possibility.

Is it possible so many people do not realize that eternity is forever? Ask yourself this question. If I drop dead a minute from now, where will I go?

Trusting in Jesus and salvation will get you to Heaven. Think about this, if that idea is wrong and nothing happens when you die. what did you lose? If, however you reject Jesus, and what the Bible says is true, your eternal home will be with satan and there is nothing you can do about it at that point. 

1 Corinthians 15: 52, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall all be changed.

So, you see my friends it’s all up to you. Don’t blame God if you end up where you don’t want to be. God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

My Time With Jesus Tuesday

WWJD

1 Peter 2:21, For to this you were called because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.

Most of us have heard of WWJD, what would Jesus do? Did you know that the Bible contains verses that are really showing us by Jesus’ examples?

John 14:12, 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.

Philippians 2: 3-5, let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interest, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 4:1-2, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lust of men, but for the will of God.

At this point we can see that WWJD, is not a cliché, or a catchy phrase. The problem starts if we don’t know Jesus or what He would do. To know Jesus, we must know what the Bible says about Jesus.

If you want to follow Jesus’ example, you probably want to start your day by asking the Holy Spirit to guard your thoughts and tongue. Think about WWJD before you say or do anything.

If we are thoughtless or hasty we may possibly say or do what satan would like us to say or do. Words are powerful and can be used for good or evil. Actions however leave a lasting impression for good or evil.

Your words or actions can produce destruction in the lives of many people. WWJD produces great and Godly examples, that may be the start of someone’s salvation. God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord! 

Amen

Ask Yourself What If

Jeremiah 1: 5, before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I Sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.

What if you woke up in the morning with a burning sensation? You opened your eyes, and you were staring into the laughing face of satan.

What do you suppose would be your first thoughts? This must be a dream, or this can’t be real. You finally realize that all of it is true, and there is no way out.

Suddenly satan starts to mock you. He laughs and tells you how easy it was to get you. As a way of shaming, you even further and showing his contempt for you he shows you your life. First though he gathers millions of demons to join in the fun of ridiculing you.

The first thing he shows you is that you had many chances to avoid this disaster, and you were too stubborn or proud to admit you needed God.

Not being aware of satan and his lies you were an easy target. You chose money, earthly recognition, the ways of the world, and the love of pleasure of all sorts, as your new God. At some point you were so impressed with yourself you became your own God.

1 John 2: 15-17, Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the World-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life-is not of the Father but is of this world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

Then satan hits you with the worst part. If you would have repented, and accepted Jesus as your savior, God would have forgiven you. This would not have happened to you. You would not be spending all eternity in hell. This would be by far the biggest regret you ever had, and you will carry it with you forever.

Then God in His Infinite mercy has given you another chance. Your alarm clock goes off, and you wake up in a cold sweat, and you realize it was just a very bad dream or was it really a wake-up call.

What will you do? Ask forgiveness of almighty God and be saved or be your own God in hell. God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

Relationship

Revelation 3:20, Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him, and he with Me.

There are many people that think following Jesus is some kind of religion, and they want no part of that. The other side of the coin is, they believe everyone will go to Heaven, and that there are many roads to Heaven. Thinking that there are many ways to Heaven, or that you can work your way to Heaven, is a lie from satan that many unfortunately believe.

John 14:6, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Ephesians 2: 8-9, 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.

Romans 10: 9, that if you confess with your mouth to the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

What many people do not understand is that being a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ is a relationship, not a religion. There are no laws or rituals made up by men, the only laws are the ones that come from God Himself. The relationship is by the grace of God. Everything in the believer’s life is by the grace of God.

I don’t know about others but when I pray, I do not read prayers written by others. I talk to Father God from my heart.  Mostly I thank Him and I praise Him. It is that simple. If you want a relationship with our Lord, Just talk to Him, and tell Him what is on your heart. Read His Word in order to know when satan is lying to you. God bless you and your family . 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus Loves You.

Praise the Lord.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

My Time With Jesus Tuesday

Do Miracles Happen

John 4:48, Then Jesus said to him, unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.

When Jesus walked this earth, He performed many miracles. Things that were impossible in the natural world were accomplished by Jesus’ Word. He passed on this power to His Apostles.

John 14:12, 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.

Miracles brought many people to the faith. It took miracles for most people to believe.  It may be hard to believe, but there were people in the crowd that would not believe no matter what.

John 20:29, Jesus said to him, Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

If you have read the Great Commission in the Bible, you see that after the resurrection Jesus gave instructions to the apostles and His disciples. I believe these instructions were passed on to us.

Many people do not believe in miracles today because they don’t see what they think miracles should look like. Just like the Jews could not accept Jesus as the Messiah, because He didn’t look like what they expected.

Miracles happen every day. Mostly small ones we consider as luck, coincidence, or as nothing at all. Think about this. If you are a believer, ask the Holy Spirit to help you notice them in your life. He will never let you down.

The name of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit can do the impossible. Jesus said so.  Start thinking about the fact that if God created it, He could fix it. We cannot dismiss what God can do by what we can or cannot do.

If you open your heart and mind to what Jesus said you will see astounding things. If God could only do what we can do, He wouldn’t be God. As Jesus said 

Matthew 18:3, assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of Heaven.

What Jesus was referring to was the trust that a child has when a parent tells them something.  A good idea would be to take God at His word, do not overthink it, just believe. God bless you and your family.  Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins and come into my heart as my personal savior.  I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord! 

Amen

Quiet Time

Matthew 6: 6, But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Have you ever had a quiet time with the Lord? By quiet time, I mean a time when you met with Jesus in private. You are missing something really important in your life if you aren't separating yourself from the world and spending some time everyday with Jesus.

When I first started spending private time with Jesus, it wasn't easy. I woke up an hour earlier in order to do it. satan stepped in so fast I couldn't believe it. Stuff like telling me I was foolish, my bed was warm and comfortable, do it later, nothing will change, and every other thing he could think of.

Up until the day I decided to do it, satan realized something that I didn't. Private time with our lord Jesus gave me a closer relationship with him, and opened my spiritual eyes.

During this special time, I pour my heart out to Him. I try not to complain, but I do tell Him about what I am thinking and feeling. As I talked to our Lord, a feeling of Peace came over me. I know He knows it before I ever tell Him, but something about telling Him, allows you to realize He will take care of everything.

Mark 6: 31, And He said to them, come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 

If you desire to at least try it for a week or two, know that satan will try very hard to stop you. Don't let him do it. I start my day with Jesus, and a few people I know do the same thing. A lot of my friends end their day with private time with Jesus. The important thing is that it is private time. Once you start, you will get so much out of it, that you will do it everyday, and  actually look forward to it. God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

 Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve you only. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

Lessons Learned

John 3:16, For God’s so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Since these words are true, we must look at possible meanings for this statement. God created us with the intention that we should return to Him at the end of our time on Earth. As a way of giving us confidence in our journey, He also said the following verses in the Bible.

Romans 5:8, But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

1 John 4:16, And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

Isaiah 41: 10, Fear not, for I Am with You; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Knowing how much God loves us, should give us faith in everything we face in this life. If you read the Bible, you will see it as an instruction book, showing the way back to our future home. You will also see that the Holy Spirit was sent to teach, help, and guide us.

As we go through this life, we are constantly facing tests of Faith. We decide if we follow God or satan. The Holy Spirit teaches and guides us down the right path. Of course, satan tries to lead us in the wrong direction.

Life is lived our way or God’s way. Or put another way, satan’s way or God’s way. satan takes what God wants for us and puts his spin on it trying to convince us that God is somehow cheating us. If we don’t know God’s word, we can easily be fooled.

God allows satan and every person a choice of how to live. God wants the best for us including eternity with Him.  satan wants our destruction and then eternity with him in hell.

God directs your path to Him, but you decide. Everything that happens in your life is preparing you for something. Sometimes it is hard to see it that way, but eventually you will see the reason, and be grateful because you will realize that it was part of your salvation.

God bless you and your family.

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!

Amen

My Time With Jesus Tuesday

Yes Or No

Galatians 3:28, 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.

In case you somehow didn’t notice, everyone has different opinions about everything. This is true for several reasons.

Why is it so hard for people to have the same opinion you have? Why are they so stubborn and think they are always right?

For starters, people usually think the way their parents think. This line of thinking can go back hundreds of years.

Opinions are sometimes formed by the people we associate with, a sort of herd mentality. They think and act from peer pressure and wanting to belong. Challenging someone’s opinion is usually perceived as saying that person is wrong, so they usually get even more stubborn.

Also consider the fact that faith and belief in God is often a factor. People that believe what the Bible says is true, usually have an exact opposite opinion of what is normal behavior in the world.

Job 32: 10, Therefore I say, listen to me, I also will declare my opinion.

The best thing any of us can do, is evaluate our opinion by considering if we can do anything to change anything. Make a list of two columns. What we can change, and what we can’t. We do it God’s way or we don’t. Follow God or not? Don’t get upset with someone who doesn’t think like you do. In the end it will be God that decides between right and wrong.

1  Kings 18:21, And Elijah came to all the people, and said, how long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him. But the people answered him not a word

God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you.  

Praise The Lord!

Amen