DECLARED THE WINNER!

 8-31-2023. . . .DECLARED THE WINNER!

"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." (1 Tim 6:12 KJV) 

The good fight of faith is fought on a daily basis.  Don't be caught off guard.  The word 'Fight' suggest that there will be opponents contending for our faith.   Let faith then, stand it's ground and be declared, the winner!

Prayer: Lord, our faith is firmly in you.  Although, opponents may attack us, we will stand firm and not be moved!   Amen.

1 Cor 2:4-5. . . .And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:  That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.  KJV

TRAINED BY THE BEST!

 8-30-2023. . . .TRAINED BY THE BEST!

"Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:  My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. (Ps 144:1-2 KJV) 

Fighting without training is futile!  A good fighter, is a well trained fighter; We are being trained by the best! 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for training us to be good fighters.  Direct us in every fight so that we always emerge victorious!  Amen!

Ps 144:1-2. . . .Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.  2 He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.  NIV

LET GO AND LET GOD!

SMILE....GOD IS BRING US OUT!

 8-25-2023. . . .SMILE....GOD IS BRING US OUT!

"For see, today I have made you impervious to their attacks. They cannot harm you. You are strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar and heavy gates of brass. All the kings of Judah, its officers, priests, and people will not be able to prevail against you.  They will try, but they will fail. For I am with you," says the Lord. "I will deliver you." (Jer 1:18-19 TLB)  

The enemy will and in fact, 'IS' attacking us it seems on every side yet, we are still standing!  Why?  God has made us impervious to every attack.  No matter the position or the power of the enemy, they will not prevail against us.  Smile. . . .God is bringing us out!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for bringing us out.  The enemy's position and power will not prevail and his attacks are rendered ineffective.  Amen!

 Isa 54:17. . . .No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. KJV

YOU ARE DOOMED!

8-24-2023. . . .YOU ARE DOOMED!

"They will be mighty warriors for God, grinding their enemies' faces into the dust beneath their feet. The Lord is with them as they fight; their enemy is doomed. (Zech 10:5 TLB)  

 Let all our enemies be fair warned!   Fight us as you must, but know this enemy.......YOU ARE DOOMED!   We will grind you into to the dust beneath our feet as we march to victory!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for always being with us as we fight!  May all our enemies be vanquished and know that the battle is yours and the victory is ours.  Amen!

Rom 8:31. . . .

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 

KJV

 

.LET THE RECORD REFLECT!

 8-22-2023. . . .LET THE RECORD REFLECT!

"For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." (Rom 5:19 KJV)

Our obedience and/or disobedience has an affect upon others either for good or evil.  Which will our record reflect today?

Prayer: Lord, let our record reflect that through our continued obedience to you, we affected people for good.  Amen!

Matt 5:16. . . . Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. KJV

SALT & LIGHT

THE GOD STUFF!

9-18-2023. . . .THE GOD STUFF!

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jer 29:11 NKJV) 

 God's thoughts about our life is what we should see and experience in our life!  Anything else is not of God nor from God!  Take inventory and clear your life of everything but the God stuff!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for daily loading us with benefits!  You are good and you do good.  Thank you for a future and great expectation!  Amen!

Ps 68:19. . . . Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. KJV

STAY IN HEALTH!

8-17-2023. . . .STAY IN HEALTH!

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."  (3 John 2 KJV) 

Good health is a healthy desire to have for others and for our self!  We must however, work to achieve it and encourage others to do the same by eating right, getting proper rest and exercise!!!!  Get in health - Be in health - Stay in health!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for good health!  Help us to be in health and stay in health as we prosper both spiritually and physically.  Amen! 

Ps 42:11-43:1. . . .Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.  KJV

HANG IN THERE!

 9-16-2023. . . .HANG IN THERE! 

"Do not let this happy trust in the Lord die away, no matter what happens. Remember your reward!  You need to keep on patiently doing God's will if you want him to do for you all that he has promised." (Heb 10:35-37 TLB)  

We've come to far to give up, in, or out and to turn around now!  No, it is not always easy, but it is worth the fight!  Hang in there, for the greater blessings and reward are in front of us!

PRAYER: Lord, sometimes it gets really really hard to keep trusting you.  Not because of You, (for you are faithful) but because of the insecurities within us.  We want to be in control!  (As if we know and can influence the outcome of our affairs)  Have mercy on us and give us your peace as we submit both willingly and unwillingly to your will.  Amen!

Heb 10:32-34. . . .Don't ever forget those wonderful days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you kept right on with the Lord even though it meant terrible suffering.  Sometimes you were laughed at and beaten, and sometimes you watched and sympathized with others suffering the same things.  You suffered with those thrown into jail, and you were actually joyful when all you owned was taken from you, knowing that better things were awaiting you in heaven, things that would be yours forever. TLB

THE GREAT REVEAL!

8-15-2023. . . .THE GREAT REVEAL!

"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." (Heb 4:12-13) 

Whatever we try to conceal, the word can and will reveal!  Call it the Great Reveal!  It's really a good thing if there is nothing to hide!

PRAYER: Lord, there is nothing like your word!  Thank you for revealing what we've tried to conceal.  Amen!

Ps 119:17-18. . . .Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.  Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. NIV) 

A GOOD TEACHER!

 8-11-2023. . . .A GOOD TEACHER!

"And even though Jesus was God's Son, he had to learn from experience what it was like to obey when obeying meant suffering."  (Heb 5:8-9 TLB) 

 Obedience is not always convenient or comfortable, but it is a good teacher!

Prayer: Lord, although obedience to you may sometimes require suffering and sacrifice, help us to learn our lessons well.  Amen!

Philem 21. . . . Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. KJV

BE ON THE LOOKOUT!

8-10-2123. . . .BE ON THE LOOKOUT!

"Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. (Matt 25:13 KJV)  

An 'APB' is an ALL POINTS BULLETIN!  It is a message usually issued by the authorities putting everyone on alert to be on the lookout for a certain person or persons!  Heaven is the ultimate authority and has issued it's APB!  Be on the lookout for the Lord, Jesus Christ!  He will descend from the clouds at any moment and at anytime!  BE ON THE LOOKOUT!

PRAYER: Lord, we know that you are coming as you said you would.  We are waiting and we will be watching!  Amen.

Luke 12:39-40. . . ."Everyone would be ready for him if they knew the exact hour of his return-just as they would be ready for a thief if they knew when he was coming.  So be ready all the time. For I, the Messiah, will come when least expected."  TLB 

WHO WE ARE AND WHO WE SHALL BE!

8-9-2023. . . . WHO WE ARE AND WHO WE SHALL BE!

Who do men say that I am? (St. Matthew 16:13-20) 

One cannot ask just anybody this question and expect to get an unbiased answer!   Who we are is not and cannot be defined by the opinions of the general populous!  Neither can it be defined by the select few who are privileged to hold a position within our inner circles. Flesh and blood is incapable of providing this revelation; at best, a glimpse is barely possible. The Father alone knows!  In fact, He has always known!   As we seek Him daily, He will give us fresh revelation of who we are and who we shall be! 

PRAYER: Lord, cause us to be who you ‘knew’ before you formed us!  Have your way in us Lord.  Amen!

Jeremiah 1:4-5… The Lord said to me, "I knew you before you were formed within your mother's womb; before you were born I sanctified you and appointed you as my spokesman to the world." (TLB)

THE LORD'S ANOINTED IS THE LORD'S ANOINTED!

8-8-2023. . . . THE LORD'S ANOINTED IS THE LORD'S ANOINTED!

"David asked him, "Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?" Then David called one of his men and said, "Go, strike him down!" So he struck him down, and he died.  For David had said to him, "Your blood be on your own head. Your own mouth testified against you when you said, 'I killed the LORD's anointed.'" (2 Sam 1:14-16)  

As the Lord's anointed, we don't walk among men with arrogance and a since of entitlement, we walk humbly so as not to position others to be in danger of the Lord's wrath because of their treatment of us!  The Lord's anointed, is the Lord's anointed!   

PRAYER: Lord, we walk humbly before men in full acknowledgement that we represent you!  Thank you for being our protector from all who would do us harm because of it!  Amen.

1 Chron 16:22. . . .'Don't harm my chosen people,' he declared.  'These are my prophets-touch them not.' TLB

FIXATED or FOCUSED!

BLESSED INDEED!

8-3-2023. . . .BLESSED INDEED!

"As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit-just as it has taught you, remain in him." (1 John 2:26-27) 

The anointing given to us by God is the Holy Ghost!  He is alive, ever present and resident within us!  He is our guide, our teacher, and He is our assurance of all the promises fulfilled!  We need to recognize that we are blessed indeed and His favor is upon us!

PRAYER:  Lord, thank you for the anointing of your Holy Spirit!  We are sealed and assured of your promise fulfilled.  We are blessed indeed!  Amen.

Eph 1:14. . . . His presence within us is God's guarantee that he really will give us all that he promised; and the Spirit's seal upon us means that God has already purchased us and that he guarantees to bring us to himself. This is just one more reason for us to praise our glorious God. TLB

THE FEAR FACTOR!

 8-2-2023. . . .THE FEAR FACTOR!

"The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. (Ps 28:8-9 NIV)  

Those God anoints He also appoints and those He appoints, He also protects!  Therefore, with boldness we carry out our assignments knowing God has taken away the fear factor! 

PRAYER: Lord, with boldness, we shall go where you tell us to go and speak what you tell us to speak. We will do and accomplish all you have appointed us to do!  Thank you for taking away the fear factor!  Amen.

Isa 12:2. . . .See, God has come to save me! I will trust and not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and song; he is my salvation. TLB

FEAR NOT. . . .EXPECT PEACE!

 8-1-2023. . . .FEAR NOT. . . .EXPECT PEACE!

"Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared." (Prov 3:25-26 NIV)  

Bad things are going to happen and some times, they may even rattle of us!  In those times the Lord Himself will be our confidence to steady and return us to a place of peace.  Fear not. . . .Expect peace!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for always being there for us.  Although, we are some times shaken, you are our confidence and peace.  Amen!

Ps 16:8. . . .I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. KJV