Haven’t you ever read?

Nov 14, 2018 | 0 comments

Have ye not read?
“But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungered, and they that were with him; How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are blameless?” Matthew 12:3-5 (KJV)
Jesus stood by His disciples to defend them from the accusations of the Pharisees who were against them
Ensure that what you do is properly rooted in the word of God because Jesus from the above used the scriptures of the examples of David and the Priests to back up what he allowed the disciples to do.
When God commands you to do something, please search the scriptures to have at least two or three scriptures to back them up.
 “This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”  2 Corinthians 13:1  (KJV)
Also, understand the Holy Spirit purpose for that Word and not just the letter.
God’s Word, when obeyed as He commands, is to liberate man and not put the man in bondage as the Pharisees were insinuating.
“He alone makes us adequate ministers who are focused on an entirely new covenant. Our ministry is not based on the letter of the law but through the power of the Spirit. The letter of the law kills, but the Spirit pours out life.” 
2 Corinthians 3:6  (TPT)
Where are you standing today?
With the Pharisees misjudging and misinforming?
With the Purposeful and Fulfilling insights that Jesus brings into issues?
Haven’t you ever read?

Spend time with the wise.

Nov 12, 2018 | 0 comments

Spend time with the wise.

“if you want to grow in wisdom,   spend time with the wise.

    Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.” Proverbs 13:20  (TPT)

Who are you keeping company with?

Who are you really hanging out with?

On what type of social media do you browse often?

You become whom you consistently associate with.

To be wise, you have to spend time with the wise.

You have to spend a great deal of time in the Word.

“Wisdom’s praises are sung in the streets and celebrated far and wide.  Yet wisdom’s song is not always heard in the halls of higher learning.  But in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, its lyrics can always be heard above the din of the crowd.[a] You will hear wisdom’s warning as she preaches courageously  to those who stop to listen:”  Proverbs 1:20-21 (TPT)

Today Stop to listen to wisdom from the wise.

The Holy Spirit is the most excellent teacher available to you now.

Spend time with Him and especially in the Word.

“But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.” John14:26 (AMPC)

Do not continue in the company of the wicked who will defile you and you will eventually become like them.

Spend time with the Wise and become who God has purposed you to be. 

What are you Hungry for?

Nov 9, 2018 | 0 comments

What are you Hungry for? 

“Blessed and fortunate and happy and  spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be  completely  satisfied!”  Matthew 5: 6 (AMPC)

What do you long for?

What are you passionate about?

What is it that quickly gets your attention at any time of the day?

Today lets check ourselves and search our hearts as to what drives us in all that we do.

What should be of paramount importance to us is our relationship with God.

Nothing we say or do in private or public life should ever take us away from His presence

Don’t allow popular but wrong values to be your daily priority

You should consistently desire to be in HIS Presence in all that you do.

Can you sing and reflect on this song by Keith Green.

“Create in me a clean heart, oh God

And renew a right spirit within me

Create in me a clean heart, oh God

And renew a right spirit within me

Cast me not away from Thy presence, oh Lord

Take not Thy holy spirit from me

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation

And renew a right spirit within me…”

“How enriched you are when you crave righteousness! For you will be surrounded with fruitfulness” Matthew 5:6  (TPT)

*First Published November27 2017

They were written to admonish

Nov 7, 2018 | 0 comments

They were written to admonish

“  Now these things befell them by way of a figure [as an example and warning to us]; they were written to admonish and fit us for right action by good instruction, we in whose days the ages have reached their climax (their consummation and concluding period).  Therefore let anyone who thinks he stands [who feels sure that he has a steadfast mind and is standing firm], take heed lest he fall [into sin].”  1 Corinthians 10:11-12 (AMPC)

Sometimes people say experience is the best teacher. 

Experience is a teacher, but not always the best teacher. 

God’s plan for us is to learn from the word of God and overcome temptations so that we can make our life more meaningful and purposeful.

Don’t make the same mistakes the people before you made.

Stop the negative generational pattern that has been occurring in your family line.

Find out your family history.

Line them up with the Word.

Reject those not consistent with the abundance of life you have in Christ Jesus.

Multiply those values entrenched in the Scriptures.

There is “nothing new” in what you are going through in life right now that those circumstances and experiences cannot be related to the Bible. (1 Peter4: 12-16)

 Look for a Bible Character that best personifies what you are going through and learn from that life in the Bible. 

The Bible verses above is a reminder to you today to diligently search the scripture and let the Holy Spirit teach you what to do in your peculiar situation.

They are examples that provide us with a warning so that we can learn through what they experienced. 

God is still at work in your life, therefore, don’t make hasty decisions. 

Stay close to the Word and avoid repeating mistakes!!!

You lovers of God! Hate evil

Nov 5, 2018 | 0 comments

You lovers of God! Hate evil

“Listen, you lovers of God! Hate evil, for God, can keep you from wrong and protect you from the power of wickedness.” Psalm 97:10 The (TPT)

Globally today there are enough economic and political facts to justify certain viewpoints depending on your perception and possible bias.

However, as a child of God, you are not allowed by God not only to hate evil but also not to participate in evil speech.

You must at all times in your conduct denounce evil as God does.

There exist a pictorial maxim of  “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” usually depicted by 3 monkeys.

If the world should pass around such a “proverb” to discourage seeing evil, hearing evil and speaking no evil, the children of God should do much more than that.

Do not indulge in any evil chat via the various media platforms you may belong to. 

“My dearest brothers and sisters, take this to heart: Be quick to listen,[abut slow to speak. And be slow to become angry, for human anger is never a legitimate tool to promote God’s righteous purpose. So this is why we abandon everything morally impure and all forms of wicked conduct. Instead, with a sensitive spirit, we absorb God’s Word, which has been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has the power to deliver us continually. Don’t just listen to the Word of Truth and not respond to it, for that is the essence of self-deception. So always let his Word become like poetry written and fulfilled by your life!” James 1:19-22  (TPT)

Love God with all your heart and your total being. 

 Be like God in doing good all around you. 

“How God anointed and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the [Holy] Spirit and with strength and ability and power; how He went about doing good and, [a]in particular, curing all who were harassed and oppressed by [the power of] the devil, for God was with Him.” Acts 10:38) (AMPC)

Hate Evil but do Good like God Your Father.