But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law -Gal. 5:22-23.
Our Bible tells us that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure, rather than lovers of God, having a form of Godliness but denying it's power. From such people turn away! For of this sort are people who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth. Men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was -2 Tim. 3:1-9.
This clearly tells us that in the last days the fruit of the Spirit will be virtually absent from the people of the world unless the members of the church (Christ's body) will remain the salt and the light of the world so others will see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven.
According to legend, the Greek philosopher Diogenes walked the streets with a lantern held high, searching for an honest man. Whether he ever found one is unknown. Suppose for a moment there is a modern Diogenes, only instead of seeking an honest man, a kind person is searched for. Joel 2:13 says God is slow to anger and of great kindness. Its only reasonable to suppose that His followers should evidence the same type of behavior.
Now instead of being the Diogenes why don't we be the one to be found by these modern day philosophers in search of kind people. Think about the kindness we have received from God and try to perform at least one good deed of kindness to a neighbor each day. Also, most important, remember who's our neighbor (see Luke 10:30-37).
Prayer: Lord in these last and evil days help us to glorify you and draw others to You through our works. Amen!
Encouragement: Be the one to invoke change in this world system.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Daily Devotion -God Is Eternal
I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of death -Rev. 1:18.
While in prayer about a matter that troubles me terribly regarding the lifestyle of many of my fellow countrymen and women and the fact that those in authority seem to support this lifestyle wholeheartedly even though most in leadership still practice the proper lifestyle (in regards to this issue), my God spoke to me in the midst of my complaining. He said to me, "Let me take you back to your childhood in the country you were born." Then He showed me the atrocities which were taking place in my country during my childhood. Some I witnessed firsthand others through the different medias.
I was a third generation child at the time. The first generation to face these "hardcore violence" were wounding and sometimes killing each other by cutting with knives, broken pieces of bottles and ice-pricks among other sharp objects, and stoning each other to death. The second generation started out shooting each other with small handguns, then went on to use high power assault weapons and machine guns. By the time the third generation grew up (which I mentioned before that I belonged to), there were a few who were "brainwashed" into believing this was the norm. However the majority of us were tired of this disrespect for the value of human lives and useless killing. We took a stand and brought violence to it's lowest in thirty years. Of course there is the usual flareups but they are quickly extinguished by our generation.
Then the Lord said to me. Have you noticed that most times when the wicked seem to be blossoming among the rest of the world's population, they don't last forever? Then you nead not worry regardless of how things look. Evil may go on for a long time in human eyes but it is fleeting in mine. I am here forever and these times shall pass. A new generation will rise up that includes political leaders who will no longer tolerate this evil that is being embraced by the present generation. As the saying goes: Time is the healer of all wounds (Proverbially speaking). So when the enemy seem to be spreading his evil wicked wings like a green bay tree. Don't worry. Don't fret. After awhile they are no longer around. Good always outlive and override evil. Lie will parade itself as truth and reach halfway around the world before truth even has a chance to lace up it's bootstraps. But eventually truth will appear and lie will then be extinguished.
Hear the conclusion of the whole matter, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is all that is required of man. God will bring everything into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil (Eccl. 12:13,14).
Prayer: Lord thank you for always having the answer.
Encouragement: Whatever the problem, take it to the Lord in prayer. He's been here forever and will be here forever. He has all the answers because He knows the end form the beginning. He is omniscient.
While in prayer about a matter that troubles me terribly regarding the lifestyle of many of my fellow countrymen and women and the fact that those in authority seem to support this lifestyle wholeheartedly even though most in leadership still practice the proper lifestyle (in regards to this issue), my God spoke to me in the midst of my complaining. He said to me, "Let me take you back to your childhood in the country you were born." Then He showed me the atrocities which were taking place in my country during my childhood. Some I witnessed firsthand others through the different medias.
I was a third generation child at the time. The first generation to face these "hardcore violence" were wounding and sometimes killing each other by cutting with knives, broken pieces of bottles and ice-pricks among other sharp objects, and stoning each other to death. The second generation started out shooting each other with small handguns, then went on to use high power assault weapons and machine guns. By the time the third generation grew up (which I mentioned before that I belonged to), there were a few who were "brainwashed" into believing this was the norm. However the majority of us were tired of this disrespect for the value of human lives and useless killing. We took a stand and brought violence to it's lowest in thirty years. Of course there is the usual flareups but they are quickly extinguished by our generation.
Then the Lord said to me. Have you noticed that most times when the wicked seem to be blossoming among the rest of the world's population, they don't last forever? Then you nead not worry regardless of how things look. Evil may go on for a long time in human eyes but it is fleeting in mine. I am here forever and these times shall pass. A new generation will rise up that includes political leaders who will no longer tolerate this evil that is being embraced by the present generation. As the saying goes: Time is the healer of all wounds (Proverbially speaking). So when the enemy seem to be spreading his evil wicked wings like a green bay tree. Don't worry. Don't fret. After awhile they are no longer around. Good always outlive and override evil. Lie will parade itself as truth and reach halfway around the world before truth even has a chance to lace up it's bootstraps. But eventually truth will appear and lie will then be extinguished.
Hear the conclusion of the whole matter, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is all that is required of man. God will bring everything into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil (Eccl. 12:13,14).
Prayer: Lord thank you for always having the answer.
Encouragement: Whatever the problem, take it to the Lord in prayer. He's been here forever and will be here forever. He has all the answers because He knows the end form the beginning. He is omniscient.
Monday, September 19, 2011
MY SOUL CRIES OUT
When I remember the battles you fought for me. When I remember the victories You've won. When I recall all the trials You brought me through, that in my heart I can be strong.
When I think of your goodness and all You've done for me, my soul cries out HALLELUJAH, thank You God for saving me. Yes, my very soul cries out HALLELUJAH! Thank You God for saving me.
You lead me beside the still waters, somewhere in the valley below. Then You pull me aside to be tested and tried, but in the valley... you restore my soul.
My Jesus I love You so much. I don't know how, I just know I can never love You as much as You love me and I know I love You because You first loved me!
I'm so glad to be a part of the beloved... I don't know why. I can't explain but this I know. I need You and You want my soul.
What does it profit me to gain this whole world and lose my soul? Jesus, I'm Yours.
When I think of your goodness and all You've done for me, my soul cries out HALLELUJAH, thank You God for saving me. Yes, my very soul cries out HALLELUJAH! Thank You God for saving me.
You lead me beside the still waters, somewhere in the valley below. Then You pull me aside to be tested and tried, but in the valley... you restore my soul.
My Jesus I love You so much. I don't know how, I just know I can never love You as much as You love me and I know I love You because You first loved me!
I'm so glad to be a part of the beloved... I don't know why. I can't explain but this I know. I need You and You want my soul.
What does it profit me to gain this whole world and lose my soul? Jesus, I'm Yours.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Daily Devotion -The Steps of Good Men Are Ordered By The LORD
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand -Psalm 37:23-24.
This verse of scripture is fitting for all the leaders of this great country... George Washington: 1789-1797; John Adams: 1797-1801; Thomas Jefferson: 1801-1809; James Madison: 1809-1817; James Monroe 1817-1825; John Quincy Adams: 1825-1829; Andrew Jackson: 1829-1837; Martin Van Buren: 1837-1841; William Henry Harrison: 1841; John Tyler: 1841-1845; James Knox Pulk: 1845-1849; Zachary Taylor:1849-1850; Millard Fillmore: 1850-1853; Franklin Pierce: 1853-1857; James Buchanan: 1857-1861; Abraham Lincoln: 1861-1865; Andrew Johnson: 1865-1869; Ulysses Simpson Grant: 1869-1877; Rutherford Birchard Hayes: 1877-1881; James Abram Garfield: 1881; Chester Alan Arthur: 1881-1885; Grover Cleveland: 1885-1889, 1893-1897; Benjamin Harrison:1889-1893; William McKinley:1897-1901; Theodore Roosevelt: 1901-1909; William Howard Taft: 1909-1913; Woodrow Wilson:1913-1921; Warren Gamaliel Harding: 1921-1923; Calvin Coolidge:1923-1929; Herbert Clarke Hoover: 1929-1933; Franklin Delanor Roosevelt: 1933-1945; Harry S. Truman: 1945-1953: Dwight David Eisenhower: 1953-1961; John Fitzgerald Kennedy: 1961-1963; Lyndon Baines Johnson: 1963-1969; Richard Milhouse Nixon:1969-1974; Gerald Rudolph Ford: 1974-1977; James Earl Carter Jr. 1977-1981; Ronald Wilson Reagan: 1981-1989; George Herbert Walker Bush: 1989-1993; William Jefferson Clinton: 1993-2001; George Walker Bush: 2001-2009; Barrack Hussein Obama: 2009-present.
These men reached their heights not through sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward through the night. God directed their steps and if you allow Him, He will direct yours too.
Prayer: Lord show us how to yield to Your will totally. We pray in Jesus' mighty name, amen.
Encouragement: God's will, His gifts and His talents are most times brought out when we go through tough experiences. Be sensitive to the opportunities when they present themselves.
This verse of scripture is fitting for all the leaders of this great country... George Washington: 1789-1797; John Adams: 1797-1801; Thomas Jefferson: 1801-1809; James Madison: 1809-1817; James Monroe 1817-1825; John Quincy Adams: 1825-1829; Andrew Jackson: 1829-1837; Martin Van Buren: 1837-1841; William Henry Harrison: 1841; John Tyler: 1841-1845; James Knox Pulk: 1845-1849; Zachary Taylor:1849-1850; Millard Fillmore: 1850-1853; Franklin Pierce: 1853-1857; James Buchanan: 1857-1861; Abraham Lincoln: 1861-1865; Andrew Johnson: 1865-1869; Ulysses Simpson Grant: 1869-1877; Rutherford Birchard Hayes: 1877-1881; James Abram Garfield: 1881; Chester Alan Arthur: 1881-1885; Grover Cleveland: 1885-1889, 1893-1897; Benjamin Harrison:1889-1893; William McKinley:1897-1901; Theodore Roosevelt: 1901-1909; William Howard Taft: 1909-1913; Woodrow Wilson:1913-1921; Warren Gamaliel Harding: 1921-1923; Calvin Coolidge:1923-1929; Herbert Clarke Hoover: 1929-1933; Franklin Delanor Roosevelt: 1933-1945; Harry S. Truman: 1945-1953: Dwight David Eisenhower: 1953-1961; John Fitzgerald Kennedy: 1961-1963; Lyndon Baines Johnson: 1963-1969; Richard Milhouse Nixon:1969-1974; Gerald Rudolph Ford: 1974-1977; James Earl Carter Jr. 1977-1981; Ronald Wilson Reagan: 1981-1989; George Herbert Walker Bush: 1989-1993; William Jefferson Clinton: 1993-2001; George Walker Bush: 2001-2009; Barrack Hussein Obama: 2009-present.
These men reached their heights not through sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward through the night. God directed their steps and if you allow Him, He will direct yours too.
Prayer: Lord show us how to yield to Your will totally. We pray in Jesus' mighty name, amen.
Encouragement: God's will, His gifts and His talents are most times brought out when we go through tough experiences. Be sensitive to the opportunities when they present themselves.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
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