SCRIPTURE: “O Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?”  Deuteronomy 3:24 Moses’ statement in our verse above was made toward the end of His life. He was 120 years old when he died (Deuteronomy 34:7). Considering Moses made this statement at the end of 80...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 The Master was searching for a vessel to use. Before Him were many which one woul...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! 34 ‘For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?’ 35 ‘Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?’ 36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.” Romans 11:33-36 Fat...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “I Have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness … I, the Lord speaks the truth; I declare what is right.” Isaiah 45:19 It is so true that we make decisions every day throughout our day. We have before us many options as to which is the right choice or best direction as we are pressured to respond, especially when it involves what we consider major actions on our part....  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ… 16Do you not know that you are the te...  Read More

SCRIPTURES: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper youand not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passedaway; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Post salvation, I had to be humbled to see the Lord high and lifted. I thought it was enoughjust to know the L...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me  faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying an...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. 22 ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what t...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy," Psalm 107:2 We are the only people who can sing the song of the redeemed,Saved, qualified, and sanctified to exhibit a Kingdom routine.Once we experience the Lord’s unconditional love, our hearts are compelled,It secures and protects His redeemed from the burning pits of hell.It breeds a one-of-a-ki...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; 28 for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’” Acts 17:27-28 Once again our eternal Father and our gracious God, we thank You for the opportunity to gather, once again, as a p...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 Jesus can change any life, any situation, any circumstance, anything and anybody! No matter how rough around the edges we are, He smooths us out (think about how sandpaper changes the surface of a piece of wood). When we accept Jesus in our hearts as...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8 I have had the opportunity to go on two cruises. How lovely and enjoyable were the trips and all of the amenities until one day,...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “…for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.” Matthew 12:36 In the words of Philippians 1:27 we’re called to let our conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ. Have you ever been in a professional setting, and upon hearing a flurry of frivolous or debasing talk, asked yourself, “What IS this—the stage of some vulgar comedy club or the workpl...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you …" James 4:8a The truth is the more time you spend with people, the more likely you are to be influenced by them, in good ways and in not-so-good ways. It’s the same with God – spend time with Him and (prayerfully) you will become more like Him. Who else should we be more like??God desires to be in our midst; He wants to spend time with us,...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “But, why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and not do the things which I say?” Luke 6:46 While Peter was on the housetop praying, “not so Lord” it was a self-contradicting response to the Lord’s command. How could Jesus be Peter’s Lord if he felt free to disobey His command?The doctrine and practice of Lordship of Christ has been most controversial through the years in Christendom. Christians...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus...2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ...27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ:... that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;" Philippians 1: 1, 2, 27 (KJV) With our Bibles open, ...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.17 To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my defense, My God of mercy.” Psalm 59:16-17 Father in haven we thank You so very much this morning for the great gift of Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Our hearts are made glad w...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Daniel answered and said: 'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,For wisdom and might are His. 21 And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.'" Daniel 2:20-21“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.” Proverbs 14:34 I have been questioned about where I...  Read More