1 Corinthians 15:57 Victory In Christ Jesus

1 Corinthians 15:57- But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

This text is a part of a passage of scripture that the Apostle Paul wrote to remind, confirm and reassure the believers at the church of Corinth that Jesus Christ indeed was raised from the dead and because of His resurrection, we (the believes) through Him, have the victory in our day to day life, regardless of what may come against us or what the opposite of victory may look like through the lense of our natural eyes.

In Christ Jesus, the BELIEVERS have the victory!

People of God, Let today be a day of celebration, praise, worship and victory for what we have obtained through Christ as people of God.

People of God, you are more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus.

God bless you all.

Debra

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Matthew 7:21-23 All WILL NOT Enter

Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonderful works in Your name?’ 23 But then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from Me, you who practice evil.

Many believed then and still today believe today that Jesus is good enough to be called "Lord" but not good enough to be their "Savior" because of their belief that they have a part in their salvation through works and traditions, which kept them from truly believing that Jesus is God's Son who was sent from heaven to die on the cross and shed His blood as the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

Instead of trusting and believing God by faith, it was and still is today, more easy to confess with mouth only through a  "form of godliness" that produces no power and no evidence of being connected to God by faith in any kinda way.

We are living in a day and time where the name "God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit" are on just about ever lips. The mention of these names are spoken by so many who truly do not reverence, honor, serve, nor obey God. Jesus Himself declares in this text that "all who calls upon His name" WILL NOT enter the kingdom of heaven."

Jesus says "not everyone"! What is the point that Jesus is trying to drive home to us on today? I believe He is saying that many will call upon His name, but not all who call will enter the kingdom of heaven.

Who are these peoples that Jesus says ‘prophesy, ‘casting out demons, and ‘miracles’ that were supposedly done in the name of the Lord? These are the false prophets and false teachers.

Take notice of this important response from Jesus to the work they claim to have done in His name. Let's listen: Jesus said, "I never knew you"!  

"I never knew you"! You what that means right? That can only mean that these people were not born again of the Spirit of God by faith through Christ Jesus.

If Jesus declares that He ‘NEVER’ knew these people, then they never belonged to Him. They never experienced a personal relationship with the Father through Him. Jesus and the Father is one.

ALL WILL NOT ENTER!!!

God bless.

Debra

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage One Another

1 Thessalonians 5:11-Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.

Encourage=parakaleó in the greek and is defined as comfort, encourage, console.  To encourage and strengthen by consolation.

If there ever was a time that we as the body of Christ need to encourage, comfort and uplift one another, the time is now for the days are evil and the time is perilous in which we live.

Because encouragement is so important to the church, God commands that we do it.

To encourage our brothers and sisters is not complimenting them on their looks, hair or clothing, etc, but encouraging one another in the Word of God. That is where true peace and comfort in a chaotic and confused world is found. It is in the Word of God that the people of God can be uplifted, encouraged and comforted.

People of God, who is it that God is calling you to encourage on today? Which brother or sister of yours stands in need of encouragement from us on today? Will you do it? God commands us to!

Who is it that the Lord has commanded you encourage on today people of God?

Hebrews 10:24-25  and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds, 25 not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching.

People of God, encourage one another for this is what the Lord our God commands of us on THIS day and everyday concerning one another.

As we encourage one another through God's Word, the Lord our God will in turn encourage us as we do it. It is a two way process.

People of God, reach out to your brothers and sisters on today with a Word of encouragement from the Word of God for when we do, we ourselves would be strengthen.

PEOPLE OF GOD, ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER!!!

God bless.

Debra

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Joshua 1:9 Be Not Afraid

Joshua 1:9-Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Fear= fear, terror, reverence in the greek and is defined as panic flight, fear, the causing of fear, terror.

As we look around in our world today there are so many circumstances, situations and reasons to feel fearful and afraid, but God commands us on today to be not discouraged nor afraid for He is with us people of God.

In this text, Moses assignment of leading God's people our of Egyptian bondage has been accomplished.

Who better than Joshua to lead God's people. Joshua had already been trained and prepared by God for the journey through his servant Moses.  

Fear somehow always seems to presents itself as the first opportunity to any task that will require us to not do it in our own strength, but in God's strength.

God knew Joshua was fearful and needed courage and strength. The enemies of God people were currently in possession of the land and some of them were giants too. Joshua knew this because he was one of the spies who came back with a good report saying "we can possess it."

When the time came to take possession of the land, God personally spoke one on one with Joshua these words of comfort  in this text "Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

People of God we MUST trust our God on today for His word is true. His promise is to be with us always, even unto the end.

People of God, "BE NOT AFRAID" nor dismay, but be strong and courageous for God is with you!

God bless.

Debra

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Isaiah 6:8 Volunteers Needed

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me.”

During this time in Israel's history, the people were stable financially, unstable morally, corrupt and spiritually bankrupt!

Does Israel's condition then sound like our world in which we live in today? No doubt about it! Read Isaiah chapters 1-5 to see the condition of God's people during this time in history.

God's people had forsaken the true and living God to follow after gods of other nations, the poor was being oppressed by the rich, people were eating, drinking and being merry, fornication, adultery, living in rebellion and disobedience to God. This pattern of behavior was among all of God's people,  including the spiritual leaders who should have been examples. 

King Uzziah had reign for 52 years from the age of 16 and He was now dead. Uzziah was the only king Isaiah knew until he entered the temple one day in the year that King Uzziah died.

It was that day in the year King Uzziah died that Isaiah  sees in a vision, the true King who was not dead but yet alive. Having been allowed to see God in a vision, Isaiah now put things into perspective.

Isaiah's earthly King has died, but the everlasting King was still yet alive, sitting high and lifted up on His throne. The earthly king had to die for Isaiah to see the everlasting King. Good God Almighty!!!

What is blocking your view from seeing King Jesus?? What is your response to the Lord's call for Volunteers in the Kingdom?

How will I respond? I have responded and my reply is "here I am Lord, send me!"

The vineyard is in desperate need of workers! Where are they?

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 95:1-2 Today Is A Day of Praise And Worship

Psalm 95:1-2 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.

The command today is that when we enter into the presence of the Lord in His house on today, we are to enter with joyful singing, praise and thanksgiving.

The Lord our God is to be praised. The focus in His house is not about what issues we are dealing with, but it is about giving Him praise, glory, honor and worship for He alone is God.

It is the Lord that has kept us through dangers seen and seen for yet another week, therefore, we our Him praise and thanksgiving from the fruit of our lips on today.

In this text, we are given the reasons why we should worship our God. He is the God of our salvation. Acts 4:12-Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."

We are again reminded of who our God is in Psalm 5:3-6 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4 In His hand are the deep places of the earth; the heights of the mountains are also His. 5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.  6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.

We were created to give our God praise and worship.

The question to be answered today is when you enter the Lord's house, for what purpose are you entering? Is it to give God praise and worship? That is what He commands of us.

Today is a day of praise and worship to our Father with a joyful sound.

People of God, let us enter the Lord's house on today with a heart and mind to do what He commands us by singing praises unto Him and worshipping His Holy name for the Lord our God is and has been good to ALL of us.

God bless.

Debra

Proverbs 16:7 Who Are You Daily Striving To Please

Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Peace is something that everyone around the world seems to be looking for these days. The search for it has always been since creation and the search continues on today for it from mankind around the world.

Unfortunately, many in this world in which we now live have come to the conclusion that "pleasing man" is more important than pleasing God. The sad part about man pleasers is that these folks are constantly dealing with is a spirit of anger, constant unrest and no peace.

Regardless of the pressure to conform to the world in pleasing man and not God, scripture begs to differ. It is better to please God than man.

People of God, keep this in mind. Pleasing God does not mean that you won't have enemies because Jesus had them too. But, what it does means is that God will cause them to be at peace with you.

Trust God and watch Him move on your behalf. I have purposed in myheart to do just that, regardless of the attacks!

People of God, you and Christ are the majority!

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 1 Check Your Inner Circle

Psalm 1: 1-6 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.

3 He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; its leaf will not wither, and whatever he does will prosper.

4 The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the ungodly will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly will perish.

The choice has been laid for all of us. The way of the righteous or the way of the wicked.

The way of the righteous is known by God but the way of the wicked will be cut off and perish.

Which path are you on? If you are on the path of the ungodly and reading this blog, you have time right now to confess, repent and cry out to the Lord God for the saving of your soul.

No man can walk two paths. It is either the path of the righteous or the path of the ungodly.

God's Word declares "BLESSED" is the man or woman (1) who walk NOT in the counsel of the ungodly, (2) Nor stand in the way of sinners, (3) Nor sit in the seat of scoffers. Yes, these are the ones that God says is "BLESSED"!

People of God, check your inner circle! Everyone that cries "Lord, Lord" will not make it into the kingdom. 

Many call on God with their mouth but their hearts are far from Him. Let this not be you people of God.

Who are you daily partnering with? The godly or the ungodly?

Remember, "BLESSED" is not the one with the most highest status in society, the most influence, the most material possessions or wealth, but "BLESSED" is the one who walk in the path of righteousness and not in the counsel of the ungodly.

Check your circle!

God bless.

Debra

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John 12:48 Judged By The Word Of God Alone

John 12:48- He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

All who refuse to believe and reject Christ and His Gospel  will be judged by the same Word of God they rejected and NOTHING else!

These profound words spoken by Jesus were spoken to the religious leaders of His day and all those who deny Him as the Son of God and rejected Him and His Gospel.

Jesus came on the scene proclaiming that He and the Father IS one and was met with rejection.

REJECTING CHRIST AND THE GOSPEL IS REJECTING YOUR ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN. There is no other way! Jesus is it!

Now is the time to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for the saving of your soul.

One thing of a surety and that is "judgment" day is coming and the measuring stick will be the same 'WORD OF GOD" which many still yet rejects even in our world today.

Judged by the Word of God alone!

God bless.

Debra

 

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Deuteronomy 14:2 Set Apart

Old Testament Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:2- For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a peculiar people to Himself, treasured above all the nations that are on the earth.

Set Apart=diistémi in the greek and is defined as I put apart, separate, put some distance between, to set apart, to intervene, make an interval.

As God's people, we are set apart from the world's system and are different. God has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light to operate in His Kingdom in His earth for His glory. 

In this dark world in which we live, we are liken unto a  "LIGHT' that sitteth on a dark hill. Matthew 5:14-You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

People of God, we are also the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13-“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? t.

People of God, we are to make a difference in the world because of who we are in God.

People of God, the Lord our God has personally chosen each one of us to represent Him in the earth. We are the "CALLED OUT" ones! The ones that have been called out of a world of sin into salvation through a personal relationship with Christ Jesus by faith.

Jesus died so that we could wear the name of God's chosen ones.

Those of you that are chosen and set apart by God for His service, we are commanded in Matthew 5:16-Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

People of God, because we wear His name, let us bring glory to the name of our Father and not shame.

Set Apart! Thank You Lord.

Amen!

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