Devotional for Sunday July 31, 2022
Know this… You are an ambassador of Christ in the kingdom of heaven, mightier than any country, start now…
Not only are you a representative of the Almighty, He has empowered you, and equipped you with the most advanced weapons.
And we are to know this… that while we are engaged with HIM, in His Service, we are with him on His great Dance Floor, enjoying JOY and Peace that no one can give you.
Greater is HE in us than anyone. We are, and we do this in Meekness, and Humbleness knowing that we know the answers as we end in Victory in Christ.
Remember… it’s like watching the Game, and your team is down three points with two minutes to go, don’t get too concerned because you already know that your team did score the winning goals. So be content, be at peace and know that comes what may, noting can deter us. His Holy Spirit is with you and will provide what you need to accomplice what it takes to get the job completed. us all… Praise God in the Name of Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Our God is Greater, Stronger and He is Omniscient, Omnipotent and no one like HIM. He is with you every step of the way.
A famous man once said, “Although I do not want to live as Christians do, I would like to die as they do”. There is a peace knowing who you are in Christ and where you will be going. Obviously, this is impossible as a man living without Christ cannot know that kind of peace and do not fit the requirements. You cannot please God without Faith this person will never be in the presence of God.
Paul writing to the Galatians encapsulated the key points of Jesus’ teaching. We will take a brief look back on Paul who was a persecutor of Christians, he even witnessed the stoning death of Steven, and how Saul later known as Paul became a Vessel of Christ. The Lord called him for this season and task. Paul was not boasting when he said he knew of a man that was taken to the third heaven… this is where he received the knowledge of the Good News that he was commissioned to bring to the Gentiles.
Paul who accomplished such great things, yet he was imprisoned, suffered at the hands of ‘scoffers’ but he prevailed and was ‘refined by fire’ and became 24 Karat Gold to boldly proclaim Christ Jesus as His Lord.
You have a call on your life to do that which only you can do. He will walk you through it. For he has said, 2 Peter 1:3 but if you do not know him, you will never know the joy of walking your call out with him. FREEDOM ONLY COMES THROUGH KNOWING HIM.
The most important appointment of the day is: Coming to our Lord, today we are focused at ‘Freedom’ as we read below… Christ our Redeemer has set us free!
Galatians 5 (NIV)
Freedom in Christ
5: 1. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
His Promise:
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
His Faithfulness:
Romans 8: 28-35
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
Prayer: Heavenly Father in Jesus we come, Lord Jesus our Sovereign Eternal God in the Holy Trinity, Lord as You are on the Throne of Righteousness interceding for us Lord, we come and seek you and we bring all things to you Your as You said come and You will give us rest. Lord today we thank You for the privilege of serving You for Your Glory. We thank You for our many Visitors and we ask Your divine Blessing on each and Your Favors to be released to those that call on Your Name Lord. We pray this is Your Hold Name Lord Jesus to You is the Power and the Glory now and forevermore… Amen
Praise
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqybaIesbuA
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2sTAV3v6ns
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Devotional for Saturday July 30, 2022
No shopping required, the full armor of God is already laid-out, do you have it?
Shopping and hoarding are somewhat similar…Want and needs are also similar, but hoarding is a compulsion that drives one to saving items that are sometime useless.
Why do we need the ‘Armor of God? Because we face a formidable enemy, even the best man-made weapons cannot defeat this foe.
No, he is not invincible , as greater is He (the Lord Jesus) with us than this enemy.
Wherefore take unto you the whole amour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
So, what weapon can we use against this so called “Terminator”? Get the Power of the Holy Spirit of Our Almighty God. Just call on the Name of the Lord Jesus and all enemies are vanquished.
Jesus said He has conquered the world… Now, Jesus who holds it all together and by Him and through Him all things were created. Colossian 1:16, 17, 18
Colossians 1:16 NKJV
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Commentary: Beware that after you are ‘Enlightened’ do not re-indulge in your former sins, as the Word of God said… (Worse off at the end than they were at the beginning before knowing Christ)
If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.
Here is why… Christ died ‘Once’ and because of His Resurrection, knowing Him, we have His assurance…
Once Saved…
1 Corinthians 1:8 (NIV) He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
EVENING:
Hardship can be a treasure: just like undergoing training. So, look at what we consider adverse situation to be a ‘rehearsal’ for Victory. The best runners do a lot of training and their discipline will only yield benefit through a regimental training which is voluntary. The discipline of the Lord is ‘mandatory’ as we all need to know when we get there to thank Him and not have to go back through the re-training.
Good News-Coming to the Lord:
Lord today as I accept Your Peace, I will not fear what man can do, as You have provided Your Armor…
Note: Our place in Heaven is endowed by our Lord Jesus who said… John 14:3 And “if” I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Prayer: Heavenly Father because of Jesus our Redeemer and through You Lord we have Victory and we can boldly declare that this day is the best day of all because You Lord Jesus paid it all. Lord we thank you for our Visitors and we ask your Divine blessing on us all. To You Lord Jesus is the Power and the Glory now and forevermore… Amen.
Praise:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3o3DiMVdOI&list=RDO3o3DiMVdOI#t=0
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwLHr9vNwcQ
Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJBwf-hIS7k&list=RDlJBwf-hIS7k#t=3
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Devotional for Friday July 29, 2022
Finding that Oasis in the desert. Quench the thirst now at God’s sweet springs…
We wrote about the couple walking and came across a man dying of thirst, as they approached him, he was handing them a gold bullion, the girl said… “look he is handing us that piece of metal in exchange for a cup of water, he must think it is of some value”. They gave him a drink of water, and he told them the story that he had robbed the bank that he was working at, stole some gold, and was in prison for a long time, he was released, and he went and found where he hid the gold. Unfortunately, gold was no longer a precious metal, so his crime and time served was fruitless.
The next unfortunate crime committed was also by another bank employee, he had stolen a large sum of money, after serving a long prison term, he was released. He called a taxi, and asked that the cab driver to take him to a phone booth, he dialed the operator, and the operator said… “Please deposit a million dollars to continue this call” here is a fellow that stole just about a million dollars only to find that inflation rate had eaten away what he stole.
So, what we have learnt here… crime doesn’t pay. In fact it takes from the offender. We also learned that water is more precious than gold. While we can sell the gold and buy water, if there’s no water the gold cannot sustain you.
Jesus said…
but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. In Context | Full Chapter
Commentary:
So, Jesus is the Source, He ends our thirst and supply our daily bread, as He is the ‘Bread’ of Life.
Human philosophy tries to answer questions as: “How did man develop into what he is at present? Or: “How did social conditions develop into their present state?” God’s word gives us the true answers. The present condition of the world system finds its real explanation in the corruption of human nature.
If man could be transformed back into a “Good” being, evil would cease to exist. But this is what the Bible said…
But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man. Matthew 15:17-19
His Faithfulness: God loves us all, regardless of our background, and this is the Good News to all, Jesus came to save Sinners, and regardless of us being: a Moslem, an Atheist, Jewish or a non-believer, Christ died for the sins of all, you may notice that Christian are not among the mix, why we are called Christians only after one has come to the Lord, being born in a so-called Christian society do not make one a Christian.
Principle: Jesus Christ the same Yesterday, Today and Forever… He is Faithful and He loves us so much to have died as a Sacrifice for our Sins, and He Rose from death, seen by thousands, and this is among the most verified facts of all times. HE LIVES….
His Warning: Remember our Lord said: “Vengeance is Mine” but He is ready to receive you by His Grace by His Resurrection He conquered death.
Action: Because we are made in His likeness, we also shall never die, the Bible said, “after death, the Judgment”, this means that death in the early realms but in the spiritual realms, we shall live, so therefore; choose where we will spend eternity, He has given us His Salvation, the Good News is; He is ready to receive you now, and His Salvation is fully paid for by Him at Calvary.
Coming to our Savior: He said come unto Him and He will give us rest…
Prayer: Heavenly Father we come in Jesus our Redeemer our Lord and Savior and our Sovereign Eternal God in One of Your Holy Trinity. Lord Jesus today as we seek You and come in Your Holy presence, Lord let this day be filled with Your Grace, Gracious Savior, grant our Visitors and us all safety. and to You Lord Jesus be the Power and the Glory now and forevermore... Amen
Praise:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8TkUMJtK5k
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwLHr9vNwcQ
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Devotional for Thursday July 28, 2022
Topic: What is the ‘Great Commission’?
No it is not a real estate brokerage commission, to be ‘commissioned’ it is an act of being trusted, to be given a privilege to serve, to produce, and to carry out a request.
Jesus’ commission to His disciples… Matthew 28: 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Coming to Christ… The Faithfulness of the Lord…
2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
Application:
On a personal level we face deceptions on a daily basis. As the devil is on a constant prowl…
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Be armed with the ultimate weapon…
Ephesians 6: 14-17 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Prayer: Heavenly Father in Jesus we come… Lord as we seek to bring everything to You and to make You the Author and Finisher of our Faith. Lord today we thank You for this opportunity to tell of Your Divine Power and Your Everlasting Covenant to Your people that no weapon formed against us will prevail. Lord we thank You for our Visitors and we seek Your blessings on us all. We pray in Your Holy Name Lord Jesus and to You is the Power and the Glory now and forevermore… Amen.
Praise:
English:
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGWHeAOpZng&list=PL7F0F069AA59EEA6C
Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rD7MbUhzQg&list=PLmRtGsDjFMjsVTsgcofhLG3ylXSOuE2q1
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Devotionals for Wednesday July 27, 2022
Topic: God created us all, and all are His sheep…globally there are a diversity of religions.
FOCUS: ‘Religion’ is not Salvation, and when Jesus said… Mark 16:15
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. In Context | Full Chapter |
TEXT: John 10:15-17 New International Version (NIV)
15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. (As said by Jesus)
While each religious group will worship a God, Jesus said… John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. In Context | Full Chapter |
Commentary:
Now all mankind is created by God as God said… “Let ‘US’ make man in our likeness… There is One God and One Mediator between Man and God, and He is Christ Jesus. God said let ‘US” because He was talking with Yeshua/Jesus.
So, knowing that God created mankind, and Jesus said…. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. John 10: 16-17
Colossians 1: The Supremacy of the Son of God
15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the first born from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Jesus was declaring that though there be ‘other’ sheep He said,” They too will listen to His voice, and there shall be one flock as He is the Only Shepherd, and through His Crucifixion and His Resurrection when we come to Him we are now “One’ in Him.
Why do the ‘Other’ sheep need to be brought to Him, because Jesus said…
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
The Supremacy of Jesus is an undeniable fact, no one ever rose from death, only Christ Jesus. All others are still buried in boxes made with human hands. Jesus our Lord rose from death, seen by multitudes, walked with His disciples for forty days, then Ascended into heaven.
The mystery of Jesus’ Parable…
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
God also called us to be set apart and He declared those that know Him through His Son Jesus, to be a Royal Priest as He said in… 1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light
Come to Christ today… Pray this
Prayer… Heavenly Father in Jesus I come. Lord Jesus because You die for my sins and You have said that all who call on Your Name will be saved… Here I am Lord, without one plea… But that Thy blood was shed for me And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee O Lamb of God, I come! I come. Lord Jesus I accept You and ask that Your forgiveness be granted me. In Your Precious Name I pray… Amen
Thank You Lord Jesus for Your Grace and Your blessings upon our Visitors. We go in Peace knowing that all things work for Good to those who love You Lord. To You Lord Jesus is the Power and the Glory now and forevermore… Amen.
Praise:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WDoKgSprHg&list=RD9WDoKgSprHg#t=0
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH_kVTgptpU&list=PL7C6CCF9FA3E7DB37
Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faexCo8lTqk&list=PLzF8-j-UUTRjfGdME-84JwF9x-2aJ5s3X
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Devotional for Tuesday July 26, 2022
Topics: Jesus did this for you, have you shared this to others?
What did Jesus do for you? You may know it, or you may not, one of the most important things in your life that you have, or you may have not yet found was done for you by Jesus.
Read carefully… we said, ‘The most important thing in your life’. So, what is your most important possession you have or the most important event in your life? Many times, things that we do or choose to do did not seems important until the need arises.
In a car-rental agreement it may not seems important at the time, but including the Damage-Waiver (insurance) as a necessity this could turn out to be the most important part of the rental agreement, as someone driving and ‘texting’ rear end our vehicle and wrote off the car. So, for the $15 per day the $30,000 automobile was fully insured when the coverage was really needed.
In life we feel that what Christ did at Calvary is an ‘optional’ item, just life choosing to select the option of the Damage-Waiver for the car rental. But we may choose to insure the car, but your Soul remained un-covered.
We use the term ‘Un-Covered’ instead of ‘Un-Insured’ because Jesus is not in the business of selling Insurance, Our Lord is not selling anything, He is giving us His Love, His Grace and His Redemption. Yes, these are like insurance, but they are not. They are ‘Assurance’ because we cannot purchase His Assurance, nor can we have an insurance policy on your soul by making a deal or checking the option box.
Sometime in our life when we offer to help someone, we ourselves get more benefit returning to us.
Once thing for sure, the Lord answers prayers, and He never forgets, He is Omniscient, He is Omnipotent, and our Lord will never leave us nor forsake us.
Do not neglect to entertain strangers, because somewhere or sometime an angel of our Lord will be sent to you…
The NKJV Bible mention the presence of Angels 190 times. One of the most profound visit of an angel was… Matthew 1:20
But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:19-21 (in Context) Matthew 1 (Whole Chapter)
The Divine Super-Natural power of our God far exceeds our thinking abilities… so today we stand in awe of the great things our Lord has done for us, His Divine Redemption through his Crucifixion and His Triumphant Resurrection. Knowing this we are more awe-struck that Jesus who is God Incarnate would do this for us, yes, he did! Because we are His greatest treasures, when He created us in His Likeness, He said it was Good… so why did He had to die? Because mankind fell from His Grace, He came to redeemed us. Just as Jesus is of the linage of David through Joseph His earthly father that fulfilled the prophecy written over 700 years before Christ was born, we are descendant of Adam whom He created, and by the sin of Adam we are all sinners.
EVENING:
The Word of God said… It is appointed unto to man to die once and after that the judgment; here we see a very contradictory statement, how can you be around for the judgment if you died? Because we really never die, and even after the judgment we will live forever.
In Christ we will have a life of Splendor, without Christ we are separated from God forever in a place of desolation.
Our Lord is a Loving God, but He is also a God of a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29
For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:28-29 (in Context) Hebrews 12 (Whole Chapter)
Friends today our message is a little mix of ‘Fire and Brimstone' tone, but there is GOOD NEWS Because He is ready to receive you and make you a Victor and not a Victim…
2 Corinthians 8:9
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:7-9 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 9 (Whole Chapter)
Prayer: Heavenly Father in Jesus we come. Lord Jesus we thank You for Your assurance that in You Lord we have peace and in You we have Victory. Lord we thank You for interceding for us to the Father as no one comes to the Father unless through Your Lord. Lord today we thank You for the privilege of serving You and bringing Your Good News to may for Your Glory. Lord bless our many Visitors and grant Your Favors upon us all as we go in faith. Lord we thank you for Your Grace as we call upon Your Name and to You Lord Jesus is the power and the Glory now and forevermore… Amen.
Praise:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxsMxwzWTww&list=PLFA2C4A7500766137
Chinese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4639KXolik4&list=RDMsxRguPlY58
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss8yJLMBecs&list=RDgppIwdmFuKw
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Devotional for Monday July 25, 2022
Topic: We can leave before a Hurricane strikes, but you cannot take-off in the middle of the storm, why?
Focus: Thunderstorms are an airplane worst enemy. Aircraft must avoid thunderstorms as well as the surface conditions they produce. In terms of wind shear, pilots avoid both taking off and landing during such conditions. Often the passage of a storm near or over an airport causes operations to grind to a halt.
Storm clouds are brewing across the globe… Economic concerns, political uncertainties, mass-exodus from war-torn regions, and even those in their comfort of sub-urban America are looking at the future with some degree of apprehensions.
When it all comes down to reality, what is the ideal place for one to avoid the ‘storm-clouds of life’… we read about the ratio of accidents occurring on vacations, the in-home accidents and the minute event that became life changing.
20% of those on vacation will experience accidents, so having leisure time can be hazardous.
So, when you look at yourself remember to give thanks for His protection that keeps you safe.
Remembering that the Lord said… Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; In Context | Full Chapter |
Preparing for the storm is a good thing but mandatory evacuation cannot be avoided, and to stand-around and leaving too late it becomes dangerous. In life the ‘Storms’ that we face can be addressed, and the preparation to deal with this is all provided by our Lord.
While Jesus said we are not to worry, that does not mean we are to just sit back and do nothing. What Jesus said…
Matthew 6:32-34 New International Version (NIV)
32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Praise Him and know Him… John 14:5-7New International Version (NIV)
Jesus the Way to the Father
5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
Come to Christ and receive His Redemption, in Faith to receive Him… Pray: Lord Jesus I am a Sinner, I come and repent of my sin by receiving Your Priceless Gift through Your Blood of Atonement, I invite You Lord to come into my heart and make me a new creation by your Grace. Lord I commit myself to You Lord and ask Your Holy Spirit to be with me from henceforth, To You Lord is the Power and the Glory forevermore… Amen.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father in Jesus our Sovereign God in Your Holy Trinity we come. Father today we Praise You for Your Graciousness. Lord Jesus we thank You for Your Redemption at Calvary and by Your Blood of Atonement we are saved by Your Grace. Lord we pray for our nation and for Your guidance to our citizens taking part in this upcoming election. Lord let Your agenda prevail and pray for Peace in the Middle East and Lord place Your shield around Your many servants serving in these troubled regions. Lord bless us all and our Visitors coming to read Your Word Lord, this is for Your Glory to reach many as You commissioned. We pray in Your precious name Lord Jesus to you is the Power and the Glory now and forevermore… Amen.
Praise:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_-flIpeAsc&list=RDx_-flIpeAsc#t=12
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXSBMyQ5ppk
Mandarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2GOu4ucg6Q&index=2&list=RDbGm015PH294
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Devotional for Sunday July 24, 2022
A prize by cheating is a fraud, but the ultimate ‘Prize’ cannot be stolen or bought.
Cannot be purchased? Many of us feel that money can buy everything, but there are two essential things that money cannot purchase. Happiness and Everlasting Life. Yet, Jesus, did say they are available, and He is giving these away.
If you could choose between “A” living out your remaining years in first-class luxury in the most affluent circles, versus: “B” staying the way you are living out your life walking with the Lord, living a modest life within your budget, but knowing that at the end of the rainbow there will be a life in a place of eternal splendor, which would you choose?
Some may choose “A” and flaunt the affluence not thinking about tomorrow… and a few may choose “B” knowing that the endurance will end in Joy.
Nevertheless, one could have the ways of “A” without knowing that he has it? How could this be? Because it was not a ‘Sought-after’ mission of that person’s life.
Remember… He has already given us everything pertaining to life and Godliness. Everything you ever need in life God has placed them inside of you, He desires to prosper you to be in good health…
2 Peter 1:3
New American Standard Bible
3 for His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness,
You see, worldly riches are made available to be used for Christ’s glory, the ‘Peace’ of the Lord is the ‘Real riches’, it cannot be bought, it is given by the Lord, and as we receive it, use it well, take it to the next step of buying a bigger method of fishing for new followers to the Lord.
When Christ said, follow Him and He would made us fishers of men, He did not give them a better boat, He ‘empowered’ them by His Holy Spirit, He gave them the power to heal and to reach many.
Likewise, we are to know that the local pastor doesn’t have to be driving that old car, wearing tattered clothes and not able to buy you lunch, he will be ‘empowered’ to host us, to be the head of the table not the lowly poor pastor that always need your help. Why? Because he represents the King of kings and the ambassador of the richest kingdom will be a capable person , not of low esteem, being able to speak boldly proclaiming the wonderful Grace of his King knowing he represents the Sovereign almighty God.
The best example of God’s ambassador would be Dr. Billy Graham, all of the Decision Hours were presented with a high-profile line up, no improvising, no drama, no showmanship, just the plain-truth of God’s love and mercies, and of course a gentle reminder of the ‘Wrath’ of God’ as the wages of sin.
So, today we will read how God made the Gentiles the envy of the Israelites…
But I say, did Israel fail to understand [that the gospel was to go also to the Gentiles]? First Moses says, “I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation (Gentiles); With a nation that lacks understanding I will make you angry.”
So, if our local pastor happens to be driving a premium vehicle and may even have a Jet, let us not judge as he may have written several NY Times best sellers. Or, he may have inherited a block of Coca-Cola founders’ shares.
While Billy Graham maintained a respectable organization even to the end, BGEA will continue with integrity, and the Lord is the great benefactor of BGEA, and as we lose focus on the things of this world, yet, all our needs will be met and far beyond our expectations. Just do not flaunt the Providence of the Lord, use it for His Glory.
in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus we come affirming You as our Redeemer…. Lord as You empower Your servants, we are in Awe knowing that Your Mercies abounds beyond our expectation because of Your Unconditional Love. Lord bless our Visitors and let Your Divine Providence flow to all, as You said You will never leave us nor forsake us. In Your Holy Name Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Praise:
English: Grace on Top of Grace - Fellowship Creative - Lyrics - YouTube
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDhLQeWxt2Q
Chinese: 這就是活著 / This Is Living】Music Video - Hillsong Young & Free ft. 約書亞樂團、曾晨恩、趙治德、陳州邦 - YouTube
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Devotional for Saturday July 23, 2022
You are ‘Rich’ and well provided for…Are you aware of this? Find out…read more…
And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory. In Context | Full Chapter |
Are you a ‘Vessel of Mercy”? if so, then His ‘Riches’ were prepared beforehand for you.
The Faithfulness of the Lord:
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
This verse flows with the Doxology of Romans 11:
Or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to him again?
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
You see, riches here on earth is just temporary, ‘Real Riches’ is what Jesus gave us, He made us a ‘Joint-Heir’ in His Kingdom, a Kingdom not made by human hands and will never be shaken.
What is the meaning of the saying of ‘Who has first given that it might be paid back to Him again’?
While we are so journeying to Him His riches entrusted in our hands are as provided by Him according to His riches in Glory, and as we all know… The cattle on a thousand hills are His.
You see… must be a good steward. Example of who was a bad steward, this was Judas, ironically, the Lord allowed him to be the treasurer as he carried the bag of money when the disciples needed to buy food, etc.
We all know the ending of Judas...
Verse 36 above clearly stated that ‘from Him and through Him and to Him are all things, and to him MUST be the Glory Forever…
Commentary:
We will be entrusted with the Moneybag, but we must be a good steward, and once we are the Riches will be entrusted to you.
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
So, His ‘Riches’ go far beyond the ‘things’, it comes with ‘Wisdom & Knowledge, and let no one be disillusioned, God’s unsearchable judgements and unfathomable Grace are from Him.
Remember the Father trusted us, so much that He gave us ‘Free-Will’ but there is a boundary set, and this boundary is governed by…
And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory.
Nothing lasts forever, even bad leaders, and the good ones too… Retirement is a resignation, so do not resign continue to serve… as a faithful steward fulfilling the role as trustee to be able to share the Gift that Christ endowed to us all.
No one likes to be a ‘charitable-case’ but we are mere humans, and Jesus said…”Without Me you can do NOTHING” therefore in the sight of the Lord it is by His mercy that we can receive clemency, because he is lenient not in just Words, but by His Sacrifice at Calvary that his Blood was shed for us fulfilling His Redemption.
Conclusion:
To know Christ: Repent (Turn from your sins) and by faith receive Jesus Christ into your heart and life and follow Him in obedience as your Lord and Savior.
Pray this prayer of Commitment: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name I pray Lord Jesus… Amen.
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