An Empty Space

Job 15: 31-32, let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself, for emptiness will be his payment. it will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not be green.

If you are like most people, you experience an occasional period of time where you feel a certain kind of emptiness in your being. That's the kind of emptiness that you are unable to fill on your own. It is at times like this that you should go to your Bible and see what the word of God has to say.

Matthew 11: 28-29, come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

The number one thing to remember at a time like this is you are not alone. Did it ever occur to you that times like this happen because it might be the Holy Spirit telling you that you have not talked to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in a long time?

Jeremiah 29: 11, for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

It is important to remember that times like this can also occur because satan is trying to take over in your life. If you fill your heart with the word of God, talk to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and ask for help from the Holy Spirit, satan will flee.

Luke 11: 24-26, when the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, I will return to my house from which I came. And when he comes, he finds it swept and put in order. Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

Simply put, once you call on the Lord to help you, satan will leave. If however, you let it go with that and don't fill your heart and mind with the word of God, he will come back, and things will be worse.

As you have probably figured out by now the word of God is filled with verses about how much He loves you, how much He forgives, how much He helps. The name of our Lord Jesus Christ is greater than any problem or situation you can find yourself in.

Our Father God is waiting for you. He does not force Himself on anyone, but He does send little messages to our hearts. In the end it is all up to each one of us as to whether we will heed His word or continue on the wrong path.

Proverbs 14: 12, there is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Thank You

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

My Time With Jesus Tuesday

The Goal, Eternal Life

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

The subject of eternal life is by its nature, very difficult for most people to think about. Many avoid it because of fear of death, and the fact that they don't know if there even is an afterlife, and if there is, where are they going.

 It's hard for some people to accept the fact that they are mortal and have no escaping eternity. Another outlook is one of total denial. Many people think that hell does not exist, and that everyone will go to Heaven. They choose to remain totally ignorant, or in denial about Jesus, because He is a hindrance to their lifestyle.

People convince themselves Jesus is not real, so therefore there are no consequences for their actions, and hell does not exist.

John 5:24, Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes in Him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment but has passed from death to life.

Then of course you have people that believe and say that God would not send anyone to hell, because He loves everybody. It's interesting that they say that about a God they don't even know. If they did know him, they would know how wrong they are because it is written in the Bible, which just happens to be the Word of God.

Romans 10: 13, for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

One of the biggest problems about eternity is the whole idea of it being forever. We as humans have no idea of what that means, because we have nothing to compare it to. Forever, just boggles the brain, because most people are afraid of the unknown. I don't think anyone has a real good idea of what forever really means except that it is forever.

Well, my friends it comes right down to this. You have a choice. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave you that choice. Follow Him, forget your ways, end up in a glorious place forever. You can know that now if you accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior, there is nothing to fear, because you are on the right side of the question.

God Bless you and your family.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. 

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

God's Promises Sunday

The Uncertainty Of Life

Ecclesiastes 2: 11, then I looked on all the work that my hands had done, and on the labor in which I toiled. Indeed, all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun.

Do you know someone that walks in fear, and worries about everything? This type of person never seems to enjoy life, because he lives in a fantasy future. By living in a fantasy future, he's trying to somehow put what is going on in his life in the past.

Remember this, everything has an end, the good and the bad. None of us know when we will do something for the last time. I'm not talking about death. As an example, suppose you like to play golf. If you knew you would never play again, would you make the most of it and probably have a better outing?

 At some point in the future, you will realize this fact. Whenever you do anything, put your whole self into it, without fear, and enjoy it, because you may never do it again. Someone once said, live each day as it is your last, because someday it will be. 

There is a way to live a fulfilling life, without considering things that would have lead you astray, such as making money the priority of your life. Solomon looked at all the things he had done in his life, most of which anybody would have called a great success, but he realized how meaningless it all was. All amounted to just stuff, and stuff does not comfort you in your old age or save your soul.

To prepare for the inevitable, I have found out after many years, you have to prepare for the destination you are going to. Since we cannot know very much about where we are going, we have to trust the One who does know. That someone is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Every morning, give your day to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank Him and Praise Him every day for giving you another day, and ask Him to guide you through that day with the help of the Holy Spirit to do His will and His plan. Trust in Him and He will give you peace. You may not realize it, but when you fear anything, you are putting your faith in satan. Trust in God with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. That is from proverbs 3 verse 5 but it tells the exact thing you should do.

When you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, He accepts you as a part of His family. He takes care of everything that you trust Him with. You no longer have to be in that trap that most people are in, you can beat the system.

Remember Jesus loves you.

God Bless you and your family.

Prayer Of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ,  I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Thank you

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

Is your reality real

1 Corinthians 2: 14, But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

There is no need to tell you that we are going through some very hard times. Fear, stress, depression, has overcome many. Many believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, have moments of doubt.

We live in a time where words seem to have different meanings, and behaviors that were once considered unbelievably offensive are normal. Perversion, corruption, and hate are all over the place.

One reality that we are living with is, the world seems to be run by satan, and that he has an incredible number of followers on this earth. His world is full of hating God, lies, corruption, all kinds of evil. It seems that people in influential positions, are encouraging everyone to spit in God's eye. Truth and justice appear to be nonexistent. Everyone has their own version of truth.

The other reality is in God's world. It is sometimes a little hard to live by the Lord's ideals because it is spiritual. God's world is full of love, blessings, truth, and knowledge of how much God loves us and takes care of us.

When we know Jesus is our Savior, we have Heaven to look forward to. Incidentally when we look through spiritual eyes, we see what God sees. There are still many people in this world who believe and trust in God. We all receive His blessings, guidance, and help through the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 2: 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.

The hard part and the reality Christians face is that we must constantly remind ourselves that God allows everything that is happening, because He has a plan for every person in this world. That plan must play out on earth as it has already played out in heaven. God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Thank You

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

My Time With Jesus Tuesday

World of choices

Romans 8: 6-8, for to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is at enmity against God, for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Life is like a game. In this game, each player is on his own. Most people don't even realize what the prize is, or what the value is.

If you play football for example, or you play chess, sooner or later you realize it is almost impossible to win if you are on the defense all the time. Winners attack, attack, attack.

As the average person goes through his day, whether he realizes it or not he is reacting to circumstances that surround him. He is constantly playing defense in a world that is increasingly aggressive.

I found out when I was very young, that if you follow everyone else, you'll end up like they are. If you choose the right people, you can learn a lot and make choices that will give you a good life. The big problem for most people is doing the wrong thing is easy, the right thing is very hard most of the time.

God gave us a free will for us to make our own choices. Here is a very important one for instance. Most of the world hates and rejects Jesus. No one ever says why though. A good thing to do is investigate God. Read about Him, talk to Him, and talk to those who know Him.

 Have the courage to get the truth, then make your choice. Almighty God gave that right to you. Lead, and don't follow others who don't know where they are going, or what they are doing, or where they will end up.

John 15: 16, you did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.

God Bless you and your family.

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Thank You

Amen! 

Praise The Lord! 

God's Promises Sunday

The Bible Is The Key

2 Timothy 3: 16-17, all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction and righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Many people avoid the Bible, for as many reasons as there are people. This is really unfortunate, because they don't have a clue as to what they are missing. The same people who say they have no time, spend plenty of time pursuing things that have no value to them, and do not improve their lives.

The Bible is difficult for many people to understand, because they have an old version like the King James. There are so many translations out today, that are so simple, that a child can literally understand what it is saying. They are written in plain everyday English that we all use. A couple of examples are the Amplified Bible, the message, the NLT version.

After spending many years in a lifetime without direction, many people finally come to the Bible. With even a little bit of effort it will change your life for the better. The amazing thing about God and His love for us, is the fact that it is never too late with Him.

 Whether you are young or old, the Bible will change your life. It is packed with the wisdom of God, for a great life. Study the words, starting with proverbs, or Ecclesiastes. Follow the principles outlined, and your life will turn for the best that God has to offer.

By reading the word of God, you find out what His plan is for your life and what He expects out of you. It sure beats all the so-called self-help books, written by so-called experts. The Bible is the ultimate self-help book, written by God Himself. Invest the time, live it, reap the rewards,

One final thought. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is waiting and ready to guide anyone who chooses Him, to give them a fulfilled life, and an eternity in Heaven with Him. The cost to you is a little time every day. Before you decide you have no time, take a look at how many hours in the day He gives to you. Is a little bit of your time too much to give back to him?

God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord! 

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Thant You

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

Stopping God

John 14: 26, but the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

You may think it is ridiculous to think you can stop God. As crazy as it sounds, it is true. I will explain.

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

The Holy Spirit was sent to us by Almighty God to fill a promise made by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is a priceless helper, as well as a guide to God's will, and an intercessor in prayer for us. He will help us and guide us with anything connected with God's will.

1 John 3: 24, whoever keeps His commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

When I call the Holy Spirit a guide, He is our guide to eternity with God. He helps us to understand the Bible and leads us into following God's plan for us. Everything the Holy Spirit does in our lives, is because Almighty God wanted it that way from the time before we were even born.

Ephesians 4: 30, and do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

1 Thessalonians 5:19, Do not quench the spirit.

When we do not follow God's plan for us, we are stopping Almighty God from working in our lives. Remember we have free will, so we go against God's will at our peril. I guess I do not need to remind anybody, that those who do not follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, are in fact going against God and following satan. God Bless you and your Family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior.

Amen!

Praise The Lord

My Time With Jesus Tuesday

Fear

Isaiah 41: 10, fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my right hand.

Fear is common in any society. There is fear of other people, violence, health issues, money problems, and too many other things to list.

The Bible mentions fear quite a few times. Why do you suppose that it seemed so important that it should be in the Bible so much? I believe it is mentioned so much because it is a tool that satan loves to use against everyone, Because it is so effective.

Philippians 4: 6, do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 

Fear can cause mental, spiritual, even physical harm to the one who accepts it. You heard it right, we have a choice about whether we should give into fear or not.

Fear creates problems that can be much worse than what we fear. You have probably heard it said that 95% of what we fear, doesn't actually happen. We can worry and be miserable for days, even weeks, suffering about something that may not happen. Even when the worst happens, many times it is not as bad as we expected.

Psalm 56: 3-4, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I Praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me.

God makes promises to us that are true to ease our minds.  It comes right down to the fact that fear is trusting satan, and not believing God. Fear blocks answers to prayer.

Psalm 23:4, even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Meditate on these verses and believe. Live in the light of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and not in the darkness brought about by satan. God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

God's Promises Sunday

Go For It

Psalm 118:24, This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it

Many people have a dream about doing something in the future, like retiring to Florida. Others have what they call a bucket list.

In case you are not familiar with the term bucket list, it is a list of things someone wants to do before they die. Most of these people take it seriously.

There are some things to consider, however. The biggest one is that we don't know when we will die. If we can't start now for some reason, it might suck the happiness out of our lives.

Then you have the fact that we don't know the future. Will our health still be good? Can we afford it when the time comes? The situations with society. Is it a part of the Lord's plan for you? So, what's the answer?

 James 1: 5, if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

A few things to consider. When you get up in the morning, commit yourself and the day to the Lord. Thank Him for the day. Tell Him, if it is your will today, I would like to, and then whatever your request is that you want to do that day.

Another thing is that you must keep in mind every person will have a last day on earth. Tomorrow may be yours. Get the most out of this day. Don't give up today living in a future that may not exist. Remember that if God wills it, you will have what you pray for. God Bless you and your family.

Isaiah 40: 31, but they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles; They shall run and not be weary; They shall walk and not faint.

God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus Loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. Thank you

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!

According to God's Will

Ephesians 6: 18, Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the Saints.

I've always wondered how a person can figure out how to pray according to God's will. I knew we should pray from the heart, but how do we get to that point? I finally smartened up and I asked the Holy Spirit for an answer, not knowing what would happen.

At my lowest point I asked the Holy Spirit a few more times. One day I thought about praying about a problem I was having. A couple of hours later, and the problem was gone.

John 15: 7, if you abide in Me, My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Now I took everything seriously and started asking the Holy Spirit about everything. Each time I waited for an answer, and it didn't take very long until I got them. I got greedy about that power and started to look for everything I could find about prayer and the Holy Spirit.

I looked for the old time preachers, like Charles Spurgeon, and it began to pay off in a big way. I saw many things about abiding in Christ and his words abiding in me. I also ran across a big reason yes please don't get answered.

James 4: 3, you ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

I also found out that Almighty God has already done everything that would ever be done in each person's life. It was for us to receive those things by prayer in order to bring it from the spirit world to our world. 

When you really analyze that last statement and it's been confirmed by others, Almighty God puts in our hearts what to pray for. He does this through the Holy Spirit. So,, if you are sincere in your prayers and you are letting God's word abide in you, the Spirit will guide you.

Until you are very familiar with the way the Holy Spirit talks to you, it might be a good idea when something comes into your heart about what to do, take a half a minute and ask the Holy Spirit if that is really Him talking to you. If you ask Him in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and you feel peace about what the answer is, then do it.

God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus Loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did on the cross for me. By your stripes I was healed and your blood washed away my sins. Your death and resurrection made my salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal savior. 

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!