Matthew 7:13-14 You Do Have A Choice

Matthew 7:13-14  Enter at the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who are going through it,14 because small is the gate and narrow is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Today, Jesus Christ informs us that we all have a choice to make concerning the path to our eternal destination.

Yes, we all have a choice. Our way or God's way is the choice that is laid before every one of us who is still breathing.

We are commanded in scripture to be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of our minds. 

There is so much clutter, junk and garbage that daily filters itself through our minds by way of thoughts, vision, conversations, readings, etc. The word of God is the only "plunge" that can suck out the garbage the enters therein our minds on a daily basis.

The "narrow" way, road or gate is the path that is lead to life guided by the "Holy Spirit." Jesus says the "narrow" road, gate, way is found by few.

The "wide" road or gate is the path of deception that is lead by satan who is the prince of this world.

Jesus says the "wide" road, way or path is full and many find it. They find pleasure on it when they arrive there and many never get off of it and their lives end on that road that Jesus declares ends in "destruction."

Yes, you do have a choice on today. God's way or your way. The "narrow way" or the broad way."

Thinking you can travel both sides of the road at the same time? Well, you have been overtaken by deception of the enemy. 

Today is the day to make your election sure. Today is the day to choose whom you will serve.

Matthew 7:21-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.

You do have a choice on today, you know that right!

HUMMMM!! I wonder what yours will be?

God bless.

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Mark 6:1-6 Help My Unbelief

Mark 6:1-6 He went away from there and came into His own country. And His disciples followed Him. 2 When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get this? What is this wisdom that is given Him, that even miracles are done by His hands? 3 Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary and the brother of James and Joseph and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?” And they took offense at Him.

4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And He was amazed because of their unbelief.

Unbelief concerning Jesus is where you find yourself on today? Questioning and doubting after seeing evidence after evidence that has proven itself in your life over and over again that Jesus is the Son of God?

This text that is before us is a prime example of having the evidence put before us and yet choosing to reject the messenger, Jesus, who is the One who came to save us.

"As Jesus passed by with healing in His hands that day, many people that were sick, bound, broken, wounded and mentally ill remained captive by their affliction all because of "unbelief."  Jesus Himself said “I could not work much work among them because of their unbelief”! WOW!

Believe it or not, but the "rejection" signs hangs long and wide in America and around the world today.  People every wear are screaming to Jesus, “leave me alone”!

Where has unbelief lead you? One thing of a surety about rejection of Christ and His Gospel is found in John 12:48 But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.

There is a cure for "unbelief and rejection" it’s called "JESUS CHRIST"!

Will you receive Him on today?

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 33:1-9 PRAISE YE THE LORD

Psalm 33:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, for praise is fitting for the upright.

2 Give thanks to the Lord with the harp; make music to Him with an instrument of ten strings.

3 Sing to Him a new song; play an instrument skillfully with a joyful shout.

4 For the word of the Lord is upright, and all His work is done in truth. 5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the loving kindness of the Lord.

6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of His mouth.

7 He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He puts the depths in storehouses.

8 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. 9 For He spoke, and it was done;  He commanded, and it stood fast.

Every morning before sunrise the rooster crows and the birds chip. 

What about us? Does God hear from us every morning when we arise or every night before we lie down?

People of God, we too are command to open our mouth each and every day and give praise, glory and honor unto our God for indeed He is worthy of our praises.

Scripture declares in Luke 19:40-" if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." 

There will be no rock crying out for me because I will bless the Lord at all times and His praises shall continually be in my mouth.

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 55:22 Burden Down?

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Has the issues of life caused you to feel burden down? Does the weight of life's responsibility seems too much for you to bare at times?

Burden down spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, etc? Does any of these words describe your current situation?

If you answered yes to these questions, the Lord our God is calling you to cast your cares on Him for He alone can sustain you, He alone promises to never let you slip nor fall for He will uphold you with His powerful hands. 

I must admit that the cares of this world can indeed be a burden if we allow it. Burdens can make the heart sick and weary, but casting our burdens on the Lord by faith, trusting Him, taking Him at His Word can strengthen our hearts as we daily learn to release, let go and let God be God in our lives.

The command on today is to "cast", throw off, release our burdens into the hand of God, to find rest in His promises and in Him who is more than able to handle any and all things for scripture declares that "nothing is too hard for the Lord.

Commit your way unto the Lord and see if He won't do just what he said concerning you in His Word.

Believe it or not, our test, trials, burdens, etc are no match for our God. One spoken word from God can erase years of pain and suffering.

I leave you with this truth to ponder. "Jesus cares for you!"-When your heart is heavy and burdened and you can't see your way through, while you are going through trials and testing and don't know what to do. There's a friend above who watches and He cares what happens to you. This wonderful one is Jesus and He will see you through.”

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 146- The Lord is An Abundant Helper

Psalm 146 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!

2 While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises unto my God while I have my life.

3 Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. 4 His breath leaves him, and he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.

5 Blessed is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 who made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faithfulness forever,7 who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry.  The Lord releases the prisoners.

8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are brought down; the Lord loves the righteous. 9 The Lord preserves the sojourners;  He lifts up the fatherless and widow, but on the way of the wicked He brings disaster.

10 The Lord shall reign forever,   your God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise you the Lord!

Who is God and why should we serve Him? He is Godwho is the maker and creator of all things. God of the universe who is Mighty in Power and Mighty in Battle.

El Eloheim, The LORD GOD, The LORD thy Redeemer, GOD of my Salvation, I AM, Jehovan Adon Kol Ha-arets, Jehovan Jireth, Jehovah Melech Olam,  The LORD, the Lord of all the earth, The LORD King forever, just to name a few. 

Scripture declares to us on today people of God that our God is The"Sovereign God" who is an "Abundant Helper" in whatever area we find ourselves in need of Him this day and every day!

God has a purpose and plan in EVERYTHING that He allows. Will we understand them all? Absolutely not! But, this is where our faith and trust in God must kick in more than ever.

People of God, we have  many reason to lift up holy hands and praises unto our God and not unto man for scripture declares that man's breath leaves him and he returns to the earth and all his plans perish with him. But, blessed is the man or woman who trust the Lord for He shall save them.

People of God, the Lord our God is worthy for He is an "ABUNDANT HELPER" even in the time of trouble.

Trust God on today! Go into your secret closet and talk to Him for He is waiting to hear from you.

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 34:18- God Is Near You In The Midst Of It All

Psalm 34:17-19 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves the contrite of spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

Wounded in spirit and broken hearted? Well, if you answered yes to this question, I have some good news for you on today.

Our text not only reminds us of who our God is, but it also give us a promise and assurance of God's ever presence with His people and His deliverance of them in the time of trouble, for he declares that "the righteous cry out and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles."

Did you hear that people of God? The Lord our God hears us and delivers us.

God's deliverance may not necessarily be in the form of  a physical deliverance but it could a "mental" deliverance while you are still in the situation.

God does not have to remove us from a situation to deliver us from it.

We know that our God is Sovereign and He has all power and is able to do any and all things. We can look at creation and ourselves as proof of that!

To all who are wounded in spirit and broken hearted, God's promise to you on today is His "presence" in the midst of your pain, sorrow or suffering Yes, God promises to be with you in the midst of it all.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers them out of them all.

In other words, many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous on a daily basis.

Yes, the righteous WILL suffer, "BUT GOD", He promises to bring us safely through them all.

The promises of God are for those who believe. I BELIEVE GOD!

Wounded in heart and broken in spirit? Cry out to the Lord your God, call upon His name,  for He promises to hear and answer your prayer.

God bless.

Debra

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2 Corinthians 5:7 Sight Beyond What We See

2 Corinthians 5:7- For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Sight beyond what I see. WOW! Is this your declaration on today?

Is it truly your desire for God to give you sight beyond what you see? 

In allowing God to give us vision beyond what we see with the natural eyes helps us eliminate a lot of our cares, worries, troubles, anxieties, past hurts and pains, stress, fear, etc.

What is faith? According to Hebrews 11:1-Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

How do we get this faith that we as believers are called to live by? Well, I am glad you asked because God has an answer for that too n His Word in  Roman 10:17- So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Sight beyond what you can see? Is this your prayer to the Father on today?

In declaring faith in God alone and walking with Him according to His word, you are also declaring that what you see with the natural eyes is not God's truth but your truth. God's truth is found in God's Word.

Let this day be the day that you begin to see beyond what you see through the lense of scripture.

God bless and do tell the Lord thank you for removing the scales from our eyes so that we are now able to see what He sees concerning us in the Spirit.

God alone knows what is best for you and I.

Debra

Psalm 27 Trust God To Lead And Protect You

Psalm 27:1-14-The Lord is my light and my salvation—Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread?

2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.

3 Though an army encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, Even in this I am confident.

4 One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life,To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord And to meditate in His temple.

5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.

6 And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.

8 When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”

9 Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor [a]leave me, O God of my salvation!

10 Although my father and my mother have abandoned me, Yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].

11 Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me on a level path Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].

12 Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, For false witnesses have come against me; They breathe out violence.

13 I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.

14 Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

Lord, help us to trust you more. Help us to know Father that our every step in life is before your eyes and that nothing happens with us, to us or even against us without your knowledge.

Where there may be weak faith in those reading your Word on today Lord, increase their faith Father. 

Give strength to the weak on today Father in knowing that Thou art the Sovereign God and that our steps are daily ordered by you.

Thank you Lord for guiding, shielding and protecting your people in Jesus name.

Debra

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Romans 12:2 Conformity To The World Is Unacceptable To God

Romans 12:2 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

TRANSFORMED-metamorphoó in the greek. Transfigure, changing form,

 The call in this text is for everyone believer of Jesus Christ to be transfigured from the inside out.

The world with all it’s temporary pleasures and desire wants to control our mind and is making every offer imaginable to make it possible, but God wants to transform our mind.

How is our minds transformed? Our minds are only transformed through the written Word of God. The washing of our minds with it.

It is the Word of God that produces the miracle of a transformed mind.

God and His Word is one, therefore, God does not work nor perform apart from His Word.

It is the Word of God that has the power to save, change, transform, deliver and set free. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY!!!

Faith alone in Christ Jesus (who is the Word according to John 1:1) and by the leading of God’s Holy Spirit is our only possibility of ever having our minds transformed. 

Will it be easy? NO! Is it possible? YES!

A transformed mind through daily washing of it with the Word of God is the only way to bring about a transformed view, attitude, behavior, obedience lifestyle and direction.

Want a renewed mind? Want to see what God sees? Allow your minds to be transformed by faith in the Word of God through the leading of God’s Holy Spirit.

Immoral behaviors can not be changed by changed behaviors, but by faith in God's Word which has triumphant power through the Holy Spirit to change the way we think makes it possible.

When we have been transformed in our minds as we daily think of God’s great mercies towards us, we are then able to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to Him and in doing so we will have fulfilled our true service of Worship to the Father.

A committed relationship to Jesus Christ transforms us into a better, more Christ-like person.

If you confess Christ as your Savior and your mind is not daily being transformed to the likeness of His through the washing of the Word and the leading of His Holy Spirit, something is wrong!

Renewing and being transformed in the mind is not an option, but of NECESSITY for it is our minds view that helps us keep our eternal perspective in view.  

Be ye not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.

God bless.

Debra

2 Samuel 7:18- WHO AM I

2 Samuel 7:18-Then King David went in and sat before the Lord. He said,“Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?

Not because of who I am Lord, but because of who you are.

Thank you Lord for loving and caring for your people.. Thank you for hearing us when we call and thank you for catching us when we are falling.

WHO AM I? Who are we the believers of Jesus Christ?

WHO ARE WE? WHO ARE WE THAT YOU VISITS US AND HAVE KEPT US THUS FAR?  Your Word declares dear Lord that we are Yours Lord.

Whom shall we fear? Your Word declares Oh Lord, that we are yours and there is no need to fear for you promise to be with us always, even until the end of time.

Thank You Lord for calling us and claiming us as YOUR OWN.

WE LOVE YOU LORD!

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