When we told you about the power and the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not telling clever stories that someone had made up. But with our own eyes we saw his true greatness. God, our great and wonderful Father, truly honored him by saying, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him.” We were there with Jesus on the holy mountain and heard this voice speak from heaven. All of this makes us even more certain that what the prophets said is true. So you should pay close attention to their message, as you would to a lamp shining in some dark place. You must keep on paying attention until daylight comes and the morning star rises in your hearts. But you need to realize that no one alone can understand any of the prophecies in the Scriptures.
2 Peter 1:16-20
When you read the words of a stranger, you miss much of the meaning of his writing because you don't know the author.
Understanding the Words of the Bible is the same. If you are without faith and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ the Bible is puzzling and perhaps even totally confusing.
Reading love letters that were not addressed to you may be instructive and even entertaining, but you will not be blessed like the one to whom they were written!
When you turn your heart to Jesus Christ and then turn your mind to reading the Bible, you will find that every Word written in Scripture is a love letter written especially for you!
"Lord Jesus, thank You for showing Your love for me in every possible way. And thank You Lord for expressing Your love for me in every Word of Scripture. And may You be praised forever. Amen."
Click here to listen to blog I am shocked that you have so quickly turned from God, who chose you because of his wonderful kindness. You have believed another message, when there is really only one true message. But some people are causing you trouble and want to make you turn away from the good news about Christ. Galatians 1:6-7 There are many jokes with the opening line of "I've got some good news and some bad news, which do you want to hear first?"
When it comes to the Story of Jesus Christ there is only Good News! The "Bad news" is what Jesus came to take away. And the Bad news is this: All men have sinned and have fallen short of the Glory of God! Even though we were created by God Himself, we all have turned away from God and consequently were headed for an eternity in Hell.
But Jesus came with nothing but Good News! His Good News is that even though we all deserve Hell, Jesus died on the Cross so that no one who believes in Him will suffer the consequences of their sin.
But the Good News even gets better. If all you know is that because of Jesus you can avoid Hell, you have not yet understood the most exciting part. Jesus came not only to rescue you from Hell, but to fill you with His Holy Spirit and to prepare a place for you in Heaven where you will live with Jesus for days without end!
"Lord Jesus remind me again today of the Good News for everyone who gives themselves to You. And may You, Lord Jesus be praised forever. Amen."
This is Solomon’s most beautiful song. She Speaks: Kiss me tenderly! Your love is better than wine, and you smell so sweet. All the young women adore you; the very mention of your name is like spreading perfume. Hurry, my king! Let’s hurry. Take me to your home.
Song of Solomon 1:1-5
The reason Satan wants to pervert the sexual relationship between a husband and wife and pollute it in every possible way is because it is the earthly picture of Christ and His Bride!
Someone once said that marriage is either "Heaven on Earth" or it is "Hell on Earth!" It can be a relationship that dips into the joys of Heaven and experiences a little of what it will be like as the Bride of Christ. Marriage can also be a prison of fear and betrayal, laced with distrust and darkness. That makes it understandable why so many who don't know Jesus choose to avoid marriage.
A small child learns what marriage is and looks forward to someday experiencing the joys of what once was called "Holy Matrimony." But that child does not and cannot know how wonderful that relationship can be. On this earth we are like that child as we look toward Heaven and what it will mean to live as the Bride of Christ forever! Your fondest imagination won't even begin to grasp how great it will be.
"Lord Jesus, show me a little more of what it means to be loved by You. As Your servant Solomon said, 'Hurry, my king! Let's hurry. Take me to Your home.' Amen."
I pray that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will give peace, love, and faith to every follower! May God be kind to everyone who keeps on loving our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:23-24
If you are a follower of Jesus, He gives you peace, love, and faith. And if you keep on loving Him He will be kind to you!
You will see radical transformation in your life, not because of what you have done for Him, but because of what Jesus has done for you. Christianity is not a self-help course where you by discipline and exercise become like Jesus. It is rather like going to a plastic surgeon who reshapes you into the image of Christ! Is it sometimes painful? Well of course. But the end result is beautiful and glorious beyond your fondest imagination.
"Lord Jesus, cut away those things in my life that make me not look like You. I want to be formed into Your image. And may You be praised forever. Amen."
“Then he showed me the river of living water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the broad street [of the city]. The tree of life was on both sides of the river, bearing 12 kinds of fruit, producing its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree are for healing the nations, and there will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His slaves will serve Him. They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.” Revelation 22:1-4 The nations need to be healed! It is without question a sick world. Masses of humanity are struggling to survive in a world of inequity and unrighteousness. The guilty are suffering along with their children who cannot avoid the consequences of their parent’s sins. If God were to let us see the world through His righteous eyes the filth would be unbearable.
But what He sees is also an opportunity to save those who are lost and to change them into the likeness of Jesus. He takes filthy rags and reweaves them into the righteous garments of heaven! Doubting that He can change me is like doubting the sun’s ability to warm the day.
One at a time we leave this world. But there will come a day when Jesus will return and bring sin to a screeching halt. When He does those who know and love Him will eat of the Tree of Life and live forever and there will be no more curse! No one knows that today is not the DAY! Be ready!
"Lord Jesus, take the rags of my righteousness and reweave them into a garment that glorifies You. And may You, Lord Jesus be praised forever. Amen."
If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed. Like the nations the Lord destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the Lord your God.
Deuteronomy 8:19-20
The Lord blesses and builds up those who trust Him and follow His Word. But the Lord brings down those who rebel against God Almighty and set themselves up as enemies of Jesus. God has even destroyed nations who were not obedient to Him.
The answer to the serious problems that your nation is experiencing is not in who you elect to lead the country. Finding the answers to the problems of this world depends on who you worship not who you vote for!
Have you ever heard God say "I can't accomplish My Will in that country because they have the wrong leader!" Of course you have not. God can work with, around, through, and even in spite of the most ungodly leaders in this world.
Also remember that no one must say, "I can't follow Jesus because we have elected an ungodly man or woman to rule our country." When the Day of Judgement comes no one can say, "Our President was not Godly so You, Lord certainly understand why I was not!" Nor can you say, "I didn't follow Jesus, but I did vote for a Godly leader!"
Focus your heart and mind today on following Jesus and ask the Lord to lead you to vote for the man or woman that He would prefer leads your land.
"Lord Jesus, You have chosen me to be Your own, and I have chosen You to be my Lord. May nothing in Heaven or on earth ever change those two eternal truths. May You be praised forever. Amen."
Click here to listen to blog Forty years later, an angel appeared to Moses from a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. Moses was surprised by what he saw. He went closer to get a better look, and the Lord said, “I am the God who was worshiped by your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Moses started shaking all over and didn’t dare to look at the bush. The Lord said to him, “Take off your sandals. The place where you are standing is holy. With my own eyes I have seen the suffering of my people in Egypt. I have heard their groans and have come down to rescue them. Now I am sending you back to Egypt.”
Acts 7:30-34
Moses had wanted to help the Children of Israel, but that was 40 years ago. Then he was strong and young, but now Moses was 80 years old and was a shepherd who took care of his sheep. God sent 80 year old Moses to Egypt to free the people from slavery with only a staff in his hand and the Word of God in his mouth.
Have you given up all hope that God will use you to help fulfill His purposes on this earth? Are you like Moses, now old and many years past the glory of your youth and separated from the power and position that you had in "Egypt?"
Well remember the story of Moses and keep your eyes open for the Burning Bush. And if you see the bush on fire open your ears and listen for the Word of the Lord and His directions for you.
"Lord Jesus, help me keep my eyes and ears open for Your Word for me today. I know that You are not finished with me yet. And may You, Lord Jesus be praised forever. Amen."
