In the beginning...

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

>>>>-----------Gensis 1:ONE--------> 

What image comes to mind when you read this verse? Can we even begin to comprehend the power it took to bring into being the billions of stars that astronomers are still discovering with their high powered telescopes? Can we begin to understand the wisdom it took to develop the complex laws that would govern the whole creation,from the smallest subatomic particles to the swirling galaxies of outer space? 

"Since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been seen, being understood from what has been made (rm1:20). 

Don't ever underestimate God's power-and don't ever underestimate His love for us! Have a blessed weekend.

Everlasting Love ❤️

I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.

>>--------Jeremiah 32:3-------->

Who can describe or measure the love of God? Our Bible is a revelation of the fact that God is love. 

When we talk of His justice, it is justice tempered with love; righteousness,its righteousness founded on love; atonement for sin, atonement necessitated because of love, provided by love, finished by love. 

No matter what sin we have committed, no matter how black, dirty, shameful or terrible it may be, God loves us. 

We may be at the very gate of Hell, but God loves us with an everlasting love. The proof? Jesus Christ Gods only Son,went to the cross for us. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son"(jn3:16). This should be enough proof. Have a blessed day the weekend is only hours away!  

What is persecution?

Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

>>-----> 2 Timothy 3:12

Millions of Christians experience persecution everyday. Faithfulness to Christ can mean: 

•rejection by our families

•loss of a job

•social ostracism

•injustice 

•violence

•imprisionment

•death

We may never meet anyone who has experienced serious persecution this side of heaven, but their commitment and courage should challenge and inspire us all. 

We may never face the same situation they do - but every believer knows what it is to swim upstream against the current of the unbelieving world. We know the hurt of friends and family who mock us, or the co-worker who scorns our integrity. 

Don't let them sway you! Be faithful to Christ who, for your sake,"endured the cross, scorning it shame"(heb12:2). Have a blessed day. 

Jesus: doorkeeper

Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them.

<<John 20:26>>

There is much about Heaven we don't know. But we do know Heaven will be more glorious than anything we can imagine. 

One truth God has revealed is one we sometimes overlook: in Heaven we will have new bodies-ones which will be free from the pain and death of this present world they will be like Christ's body after the resurrection. 

Can you imagine this? I can't -not fully. But this verse reminds us God cares about our physical bodies-and so should we. It tells us too, that someday all evil and sin will be destroyed, and we will be part of "a new heaven and new earth,the home of righteousness" (2pt3:13). Are you ready? Have a blessed day! 

Don't Worry for Anything

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

>>Philippians 4:6<<

What do you do when you have a problem? Do you worry? Most of us do. But does worry solve the problem? No, it does not. 

If it doesn't solve the problem, why worry? The Bible tells us: "Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord. Then Hezekiah prayed before the Lord" (2kings19:14-15). 

Instead of turning to the Lord as a first resource, we often turn to Him as a last resort. Follow Hezekiah's formula. Turn to God first with your problems,for only He is capable of handling them in a way that will be in your BEST interest- and according to His PERFECT will! Have a blessed day.

Jesus: The Example

He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.

<<{Hebews 5:8}>>

The Greek word for example comes from ancient school life. It refers to something written down by a teacher so it can be followed and copied exactly by the student learning to write. 

Christ is our copybook. We look to Him as our teacher. His suffering gave us an example to follow, so we can learn how suffering is to be borne. 

How did Jesus bear it? By not giving in to despair or doubt. By looking beyond His suffering and seeing the glory that was to come. By remembering the Father was with Him and would use His suffering for good. We would do well to do the same. 

Are you following Christ example in your suffering? Have a blessed weekend! 

The Body of Christ

For we are members of (Christ's) body.

>>{Ephesians 5:30}<<

The only thing which counts, as far as our salvation is concerned, is our relationship to Christ. Nothing can take our salvation away, not whether we are good or no matter how bad we are. 

But if we are committed to Christ, God also wants us to become part of a fellowship of believers. God wants us to grow in our faith. 

One way to do this is through our fellowship with other believers. The Bible tells us, "Let us not give up meeting together...but let us encourage one another"(heb10:25). 

Allow God to lead you to a church-to a body of believers-where you can grow spiritually, if you are not already involved in a local church. Get involved in a Bible study, a prayer group or service project and watch your relationship and faith grow... I dare you! Have a blessed weekend! 

As Far As The East Is From The West...

As far as  the east is from the west so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

{Psalm 103:12}

If we could know beyond a shadow of a doubt God had completely forgiven us, what reason would we have to keep feeling guilty? Absolutely none! 

God offers us exactly that: Complete and total forgiveness, no matter what we have done. We don’t need to wonder if we’ve been forgiven; we don’t need to carry around a burden of guilt. 

If memories from the past return immediately remind yourself of the truth from 1John 1:9- “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins." 

We need to thank God for this truth and the great sacrifice Christ has made for us! Have a blessed day the weekend is only hours away!

When is a Christian a Hypocrite?

Greater love has no one than this,that he lay down his life for his friend.

John 15:13

Has anyone accused you of being a hypocrite because you didn't show them Christian love? No every accusation like this is justified; sometimes the accused is just being selfish, demanding or unrealistic. 

We aren't hypocrites just because we don't meet every demand. Would we really be helping them if we met their every demand, no matter how selfish? 

Sometimes love says NO, because,that is what is best for the other person. Let us not love with words or tongue,but with actions and truth(1jn3:18). This is the kind of love God showed us when He sent Jesus into the world to die for our sins. 

May we be the example we are called to be and have wisdom in every situation. Have a blessed day! 

Changing Your Mind

Have you had a weed in your yard you couldn't get rid of, no matter what you did, it still came back? Sinful thoughts can be like that. 

When we come to Christ, He begins to change our thinking. But some of our old thinking hasn't been killed. When they do come back, Satan will try to deceive us into thinking that we have failed Christ, because of our old thoughts. 

Don't be surprised when our old way of thinking crop-up, it took us a long time to develop this thinking, it will take time for Christ to change our old thinking. 

Don't let our old thinking linger. Let the word of God fill you and renew your mind every day. When our minds are on Christ, satan has little room to maneuver. Have a blessed day.