Iseral and God's word

The Bible and the State of Israelby Steve Hayner
Is the modern state of Israel the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy? Are the Jews "God's chosen people" and does God have a special plan for the Jews in Israel today? Do the Jews have an exclusive right to the land called Israel? But what does Bible actually say?

Old Testament is full of affirmation and wonder about God's choice of the nation of Israel to be his special people. He chose these people for the glorious purpose of being the nation through whom the Messiah would come for the whole world.
In Romans 9:4-5, Paul talks about his own heritage as a Jew and says that these people
are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever.
But these are the same people about whom Paul says that he now has "great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart" (Romans 9:2). He loves the people of Israel - the descendants of Abraham. There is no room for anti-Semitism, but Paul is concerned because they have not turned to Jesus.
Paul goes on to say that
... not all Israelites truly belong to Israel, and not all of Abraham's children are his true descendants; but 'It is through Isaac that descendants shall be named for you.' This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as descendants.
Paul is saying that the true Israel today is neither the Jews nor the modern Israelis, but rather believers in the Messiah, even if they are gentiles. Paul is even clearer in Romans 2:28ff.:
For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is true circumcision something external and physical. Rather, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and real circumcision is a matter of the heart it is spiritual and not literal. Such a person receives praise not from others but from God. (See also Luke 3.7-8; John 8.3159; Matt. 21.43; Eph. 3:1-6.)
This perspective is actually in the Old Testament as well. The prophets rather consistently draw the distinction between those who are merely "born" as physical descendents of Abraham, and those who are true members of the covenant because of their obedience. The prophets insisted that God's choice of Israel to be the covenant people would not guarantee immunity from the judgment of God.
But what about the Promised Land? Does the Bible indicate that the Jews will one day return to the Promised Land? Many believers think so. And since this promise was never literally fulfilled after the Old Testament, these believers have looked forward to this return. Is that what happened in 1948 when the modern state of Israel came into being? And is the current expansion of Israel since the 1967 War continuing this process?
I would make a few observations:
The Old Testament promises about the Jews' return to the land are always accompanied by a description of their return to the Lord. It is hard to see how the secular and largely unbelieving State of Israel can possibly be a fulfillment of any of these prophecies. (Less than 20% of Israelis today even say they believe in God, and most of the Christians in Israel are actually Palestinians.)
The Old Testament promises concerning "the land" are nowhere repeated in the New Testament. There are promises that Jews will turn to Christ, but the land and Israel as a political entity are not mentioned.
The international community has given the Jews a homeland where they have a right to live in peace and security along with others who have been in that land for hundreds and hundreds of years. Even for those who believe that the Jewish people have some divine claim to reside in Palestine today (and such a claim is certainly not clear in the Bible), then the biblical mandate is that Israel must treat the residents of the land with justice and mercy. This has always been God's call. There is no biblical support for the notion that the land should belong to the Jews alone and that they should have a right to push the Palestinians out.
God cares about all the people in Israel/Palestine today. There is no biblical support for backing the Israeli government when it practices economic strangulation of Palestinians, confiscation of homes and lands, and the unjust violation of human rights. Neither is there biblical support for backing the reciprocal violence of the Palestinians. Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, to stand for justice, to love people of every ethnicity, to share God's love through Christ with the nations, and to extend help to those in need. Jesus calls us to pray for peace.
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A Few Descriptions About Marriage

• Marriage is a gift.
• Marriage is an opportunity for love to be learned.
• Marriage is a journey in which we as the travelers are face with many choices and are responsible for these choices.
• Marriage is affected more by our inner communication than our outer communication.
• Marriage is more often influenced by unresolved issues from our past than we realize.
• Marriage is a call to servanthood, friendship, and suffering.
• Marriage is a refining process. It is an opportunity to be refined by God into the person He wants us to be.
• Marriage involves intimacy in all areas for it to be fulfilling.

Quel est mariage ?
Quel est mariage ? C'est question a des réponses sans fin selon qui vous demandez. Je regarde le mariage en tant que professer de l'amour impérissable entre un homme et une femme, qui a alternativement une union qui symbolise l'union du Christ avec l'église. Le mariage n'est pas un acte de convience ou de compagnie, parce que non seulement une promesse leur conjoint de l'amour impérissable, mais on promet également Dieu. Quand un homme et une femme obtiennent les a épousés deviennent en tant qu'une, et avec cela qui est indiqué dans un mariage réussi le mari et l'épouse doivent voyager dans la même direction ensemble. On ne peut pas disparaître gauche tandis que l'autre va bien. États d'AMOs 3:3, "Peuvent-ils deux marchent-ils ensemble, à moins que pour être convenus ? Le mariage est toute la vie un engagement qui doit d'abord commencer par Dieu. Paul instruit l'église chez Ephesus, dedans Ephesians 5:25, des « maris, aiment vos épouses, même pendant que le Christ aimait également l'église, et se sont donnés pour il. « C' est très un direct et au rapport de point que toutes les parties devraient prendre sérieusement en approchant le mariage.
Quelques descriptions au sujet de mariage
Le mariage est un cadeau.
Le mariage est une occasion pour que l'amour soit appris.
Le mariage est un voyage dans lequel nous en tant que voyageurs sommes le visage avec beaucoup de choix et sont responsable de ces choix.
Le mariage est affecté plus par notre communication intérieure que notre communication externe.
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Le mariage est un processus de raffinage. C'est une occasion d'être raffiné par God dans la personne il veut que nous soient.
Le mariage implique l'intimité dans tous les secteurs pour qu'il soit accomplir.

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The Last Supper

St. Matthew 26:21
And as they did eat, He(Jesus) said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Many of us have had someone to turn on us. we've had someone to talk about us behind our backs. we've had people to lie on us for no apparent reason. It hurt doesnt it?
Jesus was having His last supper with the discples. He knew he would be betrayed. He knew that His death awaited. If Jesus had to suffer, are we any better?

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Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not to be compared with glory which will be revealed in us.

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Word Of The Day

October 05, 2009

Set your affection on things above, not in things on the earth. (Colossians 3:2). If we focus on the things of this earth, we then focus on the things that are not like God. We should focus of Christ a d what He has taught and is currently teaching through the Holy Ghost. God is more than than we can ever imagine. He is bigger than the biggest mountain that we face. Be blessed!

October 01, 2009

Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph? (Psalms 94:3). David asks God a question that we often ask of it. It often times seem as if the wicked recieve endless blessings and the children of God continually suffer. Let us keep in mind that Christ suffered horribly in His death, but He got up from the grave with all power. No cross, no crown! Be blessed!

September 30, 2009

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels; and then He shall reward every man according to his works. (Matthew 16:27). Jesus assures us that when He returns He will reward each of us according to the profession of our faith in Him. There is great joy in knowing that Christ wants us to be with Him in God's kingdom. Be blessed!

September 29, 2009

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 7:23). It is not enough to just call on the name of the Lord, but their must be obedience. Obedience is greater than sacrifice, because often times sacrifice is short lived while obedience is life long. If we truly love the Lord as we say that we do, it should not be a great feat to obey Him. Be blessed!

September 28, 2009

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. (1 Peter 2:11). Everyday we are faced with dealing with the flesh. Our minds and souls become transfixed on things that are not of God. The things of this world are controlled by Satan to keep us out of heaven; thanks be to God that Satan does not possess the same attributes that God does. Through every season in our life God has a harvest prepared for us. Be blessed!

September 24, 2009

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. (Psalm 47:7). God is the creator of the world and everything in it and He alone is worthy to be praised. When we petition God we should understand exactly who He is and what He means to us individually and collectively. We should take time to give God praise and thanks for what He has done for us. Often times we are so selfish with our dealings with God that when we petition Him it is always about God. Give God praise for Him and His wondrous works. We should put ourselves aside sometimes and focus on God. Be blessed!

September 23, 2009

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. (Psalms 51:10). Our daily prayer should consist of God creating a clean heart in us for we are flawed vessels incapable of walking upright without God. At our very best we are as filthy rags before God, a stench in His nostrils. Petition God to create a clean heart in you today. Be blessed!


September 22, 2009

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23). We have no hopes of salvation on our own because when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden if Eden we were condemned to death. Thank God for His redeemptive forethought of Christ being the propitiation for our sins. The balance of justice has been made level through Christ's death on the cross for our sins. Be blessed!

September 21, 2009

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. (Romans11:29). God makes no excuses about the calling and gifts He places in someones life. Every person has a gift or gifts, but it is that person's responsibility to walk in their gift to exalt God. God calls and gives gifts to us so that His name is exalted and not ours. Be blessed!

September 20, 2009

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Be not dismayed whatever be tied, God will take care of you. No matter what we are going through, we must remember that God is with us and we must give Him thanks. Trials are not for our demise but to increase our strength in the Lord. Be blessed!

September 19, 2009

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (Romans 12:5). We as Christians are all a part of the body of Christ, and each of us have the same importance. There is no respect of persons because it takes every part of the body to make it whole. It is on effect cancerous for one part of the body to attack another. Don't become a mutated cell called cancer support the body and not attack it. Be blessed!

September 18, 2009

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with malice. (Ephesians4:31). Arguing and verbal jousting does nothing but promote discord. If people can't get along together we should be Christ- like enough to agree to disagree and go our separate ways. God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, love, and a sound mind. Love each other in Christ. Be blessed!

September 17, 2009

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; An adversary there shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled. (Amos 3:11). The strong man comes in to disrupt our relationship with God in order to obtain God's glory. Satan dwells in places where he can reach maximum devastation and that is why so many churches are in peril. God is God and Satan is earnestly trying to overtake God. Although Satan is the ruler of this world, he has no power to defeat God. Join the winning team and follow Christ.

September 16, 2009

For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins. (Hebrews 10:26). Christ died for the remission of our sins so that we may have everlasting life. When we continue to sin after conversion, we severely water down the witness of Christ dying for us. Essentially every time we sin, we put Christ back on the cross, and the remission of sin only occurred after Christ's death. Resist the devil and he will flee! Be blessed!

September 15, 2009

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (1 Thessalonians 4:7). God calls us to holiness, however Satan tries to get us to believe that God's holiness is too good to be true. In order for us to be holy we must be like God and we have the obligation to cast out all things that are not like Him. God commands us to "Be ye holy as I am holy." god would not command us to do so if it was impossible for us to be holy. Jesus made us holy. Be blessed!

September 14, 2009

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. (Proverbs20:3). It seems as though when we try to get our lives together in God someone is always meddling. This verse states that a fool will meddle because they don't respect the awesome power of God. Touch not my anointed and do my prophets no harm not only speaks for the preacher but for everyone that has been anointed with the saving blood of Jesus Christ. When people meddle with God's children they are daring God to act. Be blessed!

September 10,2009

My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? (Psalm 42:3). At times we are overwhelmed by our emotions and the unsaved ask where is God now? God is omnipresent meaning that He is everywhere at the same time even in the midst of our sorrows He is there. All of our trials are not due to punishment, but some are preparation for things to come. God is always there even when we are down. Be blessed!

September 09, 2009

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? (Psalm 42:2). At the onset of our life journey our hearts will only beat so many times; our lungs will only expand so many times. One day our last breath will come and we will be standing before God to give an account of our lives. Our souls should thirst after God at all times for He is good. Life is short make the best of life while worshipping God. We must evaluate our lives daily and cut away whatever is not like God. Be blessed!

September 08, 2009

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiahthe son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. (2 Kings 20:1). Everyday we shall set our own houses in order for no man knows when his story of life will end. When we love one another in Christian love we should exhibit it daily not just on special occasions. Our fleshly bodies shall surely die one of these days. Is your house in order with God? Be blessed!

September 07, 2009

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. (1 John 3:7). John refers to Christians as little children because we are all children in God's sight. When God declares us righteous through Jesus no man has the authority to claim that we are not righteous in God's sight. God is the keeper of our souls not man himself. We are righteous through Christ because of His shedding of blood for the remission of our sins. Be blessed!

September 06, 2009

The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. (Psalm 110:1). We don't have to give our enemies word for word. All we have to do is stay at the feet of Jesus, for He is sitting at the right hand of the Father to plead or case. God will fight our battles if we are obedient to His will and His way. Many people try to knock us down, but the Holy Ghost stands in our defense. Sometimes those we consider friends hurt us give it to the Lord and He will make a way. Be blessed!

September 05, 2009

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into His rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. (Hebrews 4:1). No one can enter into God's rest of themselves. We must have the saving grace of Jesus Christ on our side. Christ gave His life so that we can enter into rest with the Father in heaven. We have a home over in glory not made by the hands of man for us to live and commune with the King. Be blessed!

September 04, 2009

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into His rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. (Hebrews 4:1). No one can enter into God's rest of themselves. We must have the saving grace of Jesus Christ on our side. Christ gave His life so that we can enter into rest with the Father in heaven. We have a home over in glory not made by the hands of man for us to live and commune with the King. Be blessed!

September 03, 2009

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. (Romans 8:34). We have not the ability to condemn anyone because we ourselves were condemned until we accepted Christ as our savior. Jesus paid the ultimate price so that when Christians die they won't have to be condemned to hell. Unbelievers are condemned until they accept Christ as their personal savior. How can we condemn anyone when we are flawed ourselves. No sin is big or small; sin is sin. Be blessed!

September 02, 2009

There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. (Psalms 38:3). Our flesh is sinful and we should feel ashamed and unworthy of God's love when we sin. God made it possible through Christ's blood that we can be restored and counted righteous before His eyes. Jesus died so that we can enjoy renewed fellowship with God the Father. All we have to do is let Him in and be the head if our life. Be blessed!

August 31, 2009

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (Philippians 2:2). Unless Christians are of one accord or one mind, Satan will come in and divide the minds of God's people because they are not together. We have to be careful who we entertain because some people love to sow discord among God's chosen. If peace does not abide in our lives we have the obligation to make changes, because if there is no peace then we are not giving all of our attention to God. Be blessed!

August 30, 2009

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? (1 John 4:20). We have to be increasingly weary of people who claim that they live God and hate their brothers. God lives in each and everyone of us and we choose to allow Him to be the head of our lives. If then we hate our brothers we are really saying that we hate God because he created us in His image. We should not dislike the person but look beyond them and acknowledge that their spirit is being used by Satan. Dislike the evil spirit and not the person for the person is not evil the spirit is. Be blessed!

August 29, 2009

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. (Proverbs 27:17). We as Christians have the duty and obligation to help each other through the daily attacks of evil. How can we effectively help each other when we are dull in the spirit. We must maintain a sharp countenance in order to show others that God is good and greatly to be praised. Be blessed!

August 28, 2009

A prudent man forseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. (Proverbs 27:12). The Holy Spirit worksin us to eschew evil and lead us in the path of righteousness. If we then hide ourselves in God's love and stand for the right thing, then we can effectively avoid evil by forseeing it. When we lean to our own understanding we then become simple in our thinking and get ambushed by evil. We must keep our minds and souls in God's hands. Be blessed!

August 27, 2009

There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. (Job 3:17). We have joy to look forward too when we get to glory. No longer will wicked people pick at us and attempt to assassinate our characters, we will be safe with Jesus. When we labor for the Lord against evil we get weary and down trodden. Heaven is our goal and soon and very soon we are going to see the King. Be blessed!

August 26, 2009

I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8). In order for us to spread the Gospel of Christ, we must first believe in Him and delight ourselves in His love. We have a responsibility to do what God commands us to do and to love our neighbors as ourselves. The love of God is a consuming fire that we should spread every opportunity that we have on this earth. If we acknowledge that God's law is in our heart we should act and live better because God is in our hearts. Be blessed!

August 25, 2009

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. (John17:21). In the midst of these perilous times, true Christians must stand together and face the work of the devil with the powerbof the Holy Ghost. When things are wrong or contreversial the Christians that know better must stand for right with holy boldness. What would Jesus do? If Christ would not do it neither should we. Be blessed!

August 24, 2009

He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. (Proverbs 22:8). We understand that iniquity merely means sin and vanity is sin because it describes the faith and indulgence in self. If one trust in onesself how can they trust God. We cannot serve two masters you either love one or hate the other. If we sow sin we can only reap sin. Let us sow the goodness of Jesus. Be blessed!
August 22, 2009

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. (Proverbs 21:23). A person's mouth often gets them into situations that they wish they were never in. Our mouths are the biggest transgressors of God's word and often times it is unintentional. Moreover our mouths perform calculated task that our brain suggests that end up hurting and killing others character. If we can't say it to God we shouldn't say it! Be blessed!

August 21, 2009

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. (Psalm 1:6). God has solace for the righteous because Jesus died to make us righteous in His sight. The ungodly cannot claim righteousness because they have not accepted Jesus as their Savior. God has prepared a home not made with man's hands so that we can have an eternal place to worship Him. Unbelievers have a place of torment to live because they have not accepted Christ in the pardon of their sins. Be blessed!

August 20, 2009

And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. (Ezra 7:26). Ezra declares that there should be severe consequences for disobeying God as well as the king of the land. We currently live in a time where many people don't feat God or follow the laws of the land. We as a people need to repent and turn back to God. Be blessed!

August 19, 2009

My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. (Job 10:1). Job in this verse is tired of his present life, and is careful not to blame God but takes the burden upon himself. God has promised that He will take care of us and bot put more on us than we can bare. We must stay before the Lord in prayer during the good times as well as the bad. God will sustain us even in our dry season. Remember to God be the glory and not us; His divine will a d not our finite will. Be blessed!

August 18, 2009

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised.) (Hebrews 10:23). When we profess our faith in Christ to God, we must rationalize that it is a promise to serve Him for eternity. There is no room for turning back or going a different way. Hold on to God's promises and keep the faith at all times and situations. God is worthy to be praised! Be blessed!

August 17, 2009

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. (2 Peter 1:16). We don't have to look far to see that Christ is making preparation for His triumphant return. Upon His return He will be looking for His church which He purchased with His own blood. We have been purchased but often times we attempt to resale ourselves. Stay with God for He cares for you. Serve the Lord with gladness and thanksgiving, for time is winding up. Be blessed!

August 16, 2009

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2). We need grace to help us through our lives and we need God's peace to soothe our minds. So then if we need both of these things, how much do we need God? Peter states that our knowledge of Him will multiply grace and peace in our lives. We all need extra portions of God's grace and peace, and we can only get to God through the Son Jesus Christ. Be blessed!

August 15, 2009

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 4:8). Satan sits back patiently and waits for an opportune time to attack. Satan attacks us when our spirit is low or distracted from God. God protects us from Satans attempts when we are His children. We can seek refuge in God through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Be blessed!

August 14, 2009

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and Godly fear. (Hebrews 12:28). God's kingdom cannot be moved or manipulated because God's kingdom is not made by the hands of man. In order to serve God ,we must submit to His will and adhere to His word. When we serve God we must do so in complete submission and Godly fear for He is the Alpha and Omega. Be blessed!

August 13, 2009

But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6). We must have faith in God in order to believe that He is able to sustain us in our lives. In order to have faith in Him we must seek Him at all times in earnest prayer and meditation just as Christ did in the Garden of Gethsemane. Be blessed!

August 12, 2009

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescending to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (Romans 12:16). We should not condemn each other for their shortcomings because we all have faults. If we buy into our own conceit then we are discounting God's power in the act of perfecting our hearts. Love each other as we love ourselves. Be blessed!

August 11. 2009

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17). We often hear alot of things that we tend to believe without any valuable evidence to support the claim. How is it that Jesus lived, died, and was resurrected for our sins, but we can't believe if God be for us; who then is against us? If we hear more about God and from Him we will be better off. Live in victory. Be blessed!

August 10, 2009

And God saw every thing that He made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. (Genesis 1:31). God was well pleased with all of His creations. He did not create anything that was bad. We often view people as being bad, but we must remember we were created in God's image. We may exhibit some bad spirits, however we as humans are not bad. Be blessed!

August 09, 2009

Know therefore that the Lord thy God, He is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations. (Deuteronomy 7:9). God will keep us in perfect peace as long as we acknowledge Him and believe that Jesus dies for our sins. Just because He keeps us in peace does not mean we won't encounter some situations that are not peaceful. God cares and loves us unconditionally. Be blessed!

August 08,2009

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. (Psalm 37:1). We don't have to give word for word with evildoers because God knows all about it. He will rebuke the devour for our sakes, god records that "vengeance is mine." we don't have the authority to judge, but it belongs to God. Let God fight your battles. Be blessed!

August 07, 2009

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Matthew 6:10). We are not going to stay here on earth, our bodies are destined to die, but our souls have a eternal resting place. So why then would we lay up treasures on earth to leave them. Place your treasure or most valuable thing which is our souls with God in heaven. Heaven will last from everlasting to everlasting, but this world shall pass away. Be blessed!


August 05, 2009

And fear not them which kill the body, but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28). Many people fear other men because of the perception that they can harm them eternally. Man does not have the power to put anyone in heaven or hell. We are all flawed vessels and that precludes us from being a righteous judge. God is the only righteous judge capable of judging anyone. Judge not lest ye be judged. Be blessed!

August 03, 2009

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell Theron. (Psalm 24:1). The entire world belongs to God and we are just travelers passing through. Man truly does not own anything, but we are just borrowing for a short time. Even our lives and souls belong to God because we are living on borrowed time. Our souls belong to God because whether or not we accept Christ, He purchased our souls with His blood. How wonderful is His name! Be blessed!

August 02, 2009

A prudent man forseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. (Proverbs 22:3). God has commisiones each of us to stand up for what is spiritually a d morally right. We must keep in mind that if we stand idly by while infractions are railed against God we are just as guilty as the ones in the fault. God holds us accountable for nuturing His Kingdom. Shun evildoers and their evil thoughts, keeping in mind that silence gives consent. Be blessed!

August 01, 2009

Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. (Psalm 40:4). We can not go wring if we trust in the Lord, He will never let us down. If we place our trust in man he is sure to disappoint us at some time in our lives. If a man has a mouth he is capable and most likely will lie. God does not lie and He cannot lie. Trust in the Lord at all times. Be blessed!

July 30, 2009

Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord comandeth it not? (Lamentations 3:37). People often speak and try to will what they want in our lives. The truth of the matter is nothing can go on in our lives without God's approval, and if things go on in our lives God is giving us a message that we need to adhere to. Be grateful for your storms and accomplishments alike. The wind from storms blow things out of our lives that are undesireable and against God's will, and we have to be prepared to weather the storm at all costs. Be blessed!

July 29, 2009

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1). It is extremely important to be able to recognize when a season starts, but it is just as important to k ow when a season ends. A season just merely characterizes a time period, and everything in life has a prescribed time. Some seasons last our natural lives and others part of our lives. If we find ourselves in situations where our best is not enough anymore; it may not mean that there is something wrong with us, our season in that particular area in our life may be up. It may be a relationship, a church we attend, or a job, whatever the case seek God's guidance and adjust accordingly. Be blessed!

July 28,2009

I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. (Psalm 41:4). This verse should be our daily prayer because all throughout everyday we say or do something that transgresses against God. We must treat everyone how we would want to be treated. Christ loves us inspite of our short-comings, so we should love everyone because we all fall short of the glory of God. God continues to welcome us into His loving arms even when we turn our backs on Him and His teachings. We have the task to help our fellow brothers and sisters inspite of any wrong or discord surrounding them or us. Many times it is not other people with the issue, but often times it turns out to be the person standing in the mirror. Remember everytime we point a finger at someone, there are three more fingers pointing at us. Be blessed!





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