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Trust God Now! (Don’t wait until the last minute!)

The Golden Nugget is:

Psalm 18:30,  37:3-7, 55:22, 62, 71:5, 118:4-9, 14, 24

Proverbs 3:5-6

There are many, many more verses that talk about trusting God. If the heroes in the Bible did not trust in God, they would not be heroes. They might have had times of doubt or hardships but when they put their trust in God, He always brought them through.

Just think of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they trusted in God and He brought them through the fire!

What about David and Goliath? If David never trusted in God, the giant would have never been slain.

The Red Sea would not have been parted. Fire wouldn’t have fallen from heaven for Elijah.

If Jesus never trusted in God, thousands of people would have gone hungry. He would have never died on the cross because He trusted in God to raise him from the dead.

All of the miracles would not have taken place.

We know that trusting in God brings us victory, so why do we wait until things get really bad or wait until the last minute when we are exhausted from trying to do things on our own to turn to God and say, “Lord I need you!”?

I always try to turn to God first in every situation. I know that by trying to do things on our own can cause hardship, cost a lot of money, cost us time we don’t want to use, frustration, and a bunch of negative things.

If we are fully trusting in God, we will become heroes too. It will save us a lot of sorrows if we trust in God.

The devil is going to send a bunch of nonsense our way, but if we are trusting in God, we know that everything will work out to our good. We just have to let it go and trust God. With the first sign of a dart that the devil tries to send, we need to give it to God and let him handle it and fully trust in God that He is taking care of it. It will give us peace, comfort and joy.

So, trust in God first! Don’t wait until the last minute or when you are exhausted!  Trusting in God is really not that hard. Sometimes I think people just like to have control because it makes them feel better, but really when they are struggling and nothing seems to be working, they break down and cry out to God and ask why things are not working. He simply replies, “Trust in Me” and as soon as people surrender to God, He is faithful and brings them through and changes things around.                        

Must Do! Not I Should Do, or Need To

Must: out to, should, have to, have got to, need to , be obliged to, be required to, be compelled to, be under an obligation to “I must go”

Deuteronomy 31:6-8 “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them for the Lord they God he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. And Moses called unto Joshua and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage; for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. And the Lord he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.”

It was time to go to the Promise Land and Moses was not going. The Lord had called Joshua to take the people into the Promise Land. It was a MUST for him to take the people. If he said, “I should do it or I need to do it” It would have not gotten done. Remember when they came to the wall of Jericho, they had to do what God said. If they didn’t they would have never made it to the promise land. God knew that Joshua would do it. Joshua was one of the spies that were sent to the land that came back and said let’s take the land but because of 8 other spies, that said they couldn’t do it, they were stuck in the dessert for 40 years! That is why it is a MUST to do what God tells us to do. There is no room for I Should or I need to.

 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 “And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be bulided for the Lord must be exceeding magnifical of fame and of glory throughout all countries, I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel.

These are some examples of a must. David was not able to build the House of the Lord, so he told his  son Solomon that it was a Must, and he did do it.

Matthew 16:21 “From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples how that he must go unto Jerusalem and suffer many things of the elders and chief priest and scribes and be killed and be raised again the third day.”

(Matthew 24:4-27)

Luke 2:46-49 “And it came to pass, that after three days they found him to be in the temple sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him they were amazed; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

Jesus knew it was  a MUST for him to be in his Father’s house and to learn all he could about his Father God. It needs to be a MUST for us to be in God’s house and to read the Bible and to do all we can to follow God.

Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus) v.5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make hast, and come down for today I must abide at thy house.”

Jesus didn’t say “I might come to your house” He said, I MUST go to your house”

Matthew 16:21 “From that time forth began Jesus to show unto his disciples how that he must go unto Jerusalem and suffer many things of the elders and chief priest and scribes and be killed and be raised again the third day.”

Luke 23:13-18 (Jesus before Pilate) v.17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast)

Luke 24:6-8 “He is not here, but is risen; remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words.”

It was a MUST for Jesus to die on the cross and rise again. He was our ultimate sacrifice so we could have eternal life!

John 3:1-24 (Nicodemus) v.7 “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.”

We MUST be born again to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. There is NO OTHER WAY to heaven. There is no, “I should get saved, I need to get saved,” Buts always come after, “But I will wait until morning, But I will wait until I do this one last thing, But I want to have fun first (worldly fun)” Later will never come!

John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John’s writings)

Jesus MUST increase in us until that is all people see!

2 Corinthians 5:10 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”

There is no getting away from the judgment seat! We MUST all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.

Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

We MUST believe!

1 Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God and if it first begin at us what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” Because of what this verse says, we MUST stay in the word of God, we MUST continue doing the work of the Lord, regardless of how long it seems before Jesus comes. There is no room for “I should read the Bible more, I need to read the Bible every day, I should go to church today” All of these come with a BUT, “But I don’t have time, But I have this thing to do today, But I just get so tired”

We don’t want to have an excuse, we want God to tell us “Well Done thou good and Faithful servant!”

We won’t hear that if we keep the should’s, need to’s. It has to be a MUST!

Not just Obey, Honour

Golden Nugget is from Ephesians 6:1-3

“Children, Obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right.

Honour thy father and mother which is the first commandment with promise;

That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

Let’s find out what some of these words mean.

Obey: comply with the command, direction, or request of a person or law. Submit to authority. Carry out a command. Behave in accordance with a general principle or law. (syn. Do what someone says, take orders from, carry out and follow orders, dutiful, perform, act on, fulfill)

Honour: high respect, great esteem.  Adherence to what is right or to be conventional standard of conduct. (syn. Privilege, glory, tribute, fame, credit, importance, integrity, honorableness, honesty, uprightness, righteousness)

These 3 verses are very important, from a child to an adult they still apply.

Let’s take this first verse. It says, “Children to obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.” If you are living according to God’s Word, you will obey your parents. We can’t obey the Lord if we don’t obey our parents He has given us first. It says it is right.

James 4:17 “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

It says right here that if you know to do good (right) and you do not do it, it is sin to you. So… going back to the other verse, it says right here that to obey our parents in the Lord is RIGHT. That means, if we do not obey our parents then it is sin unto us, because of what James says. We know that  it is good (right) to obey our parents because of these verses.

The next verse says, “Honour thy father and mother which is the first commandment with promise.”

We know that honour means high respect. Even when you become an adult, you still have parents. Even if your parents die, you still can give  honour to them. What did your parents teach you? What did they stand for?

Have you heard other kids say, “When I turn 18 I am going to do whatever I want. My parents won’t be able to tell me what to do because I will be an adult.”

Would that be giving honour to your parents if you go against what they have taught you? No! To Honour your parents means that even when you get to make your own decisions, you need to honour whatever they stand for.

With people who have lost their parents and others see how their children are acting, you might hear someone say, “If your parents could see you, they would turn over in their grave.” That means that whatever you were doing was not how your parents raised you.

Most parents have at least 1 good standard that they taught you.

Let’s go on to the last verse. It says, “That it may be well with thee and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

If you are living according to these verses, here is the promise you will have, it will be well with you and you will live long on the earth.  It doesn’t just say live long on the earth, but that it will be well with you. A lot of people can have a long life, but it isn’t always well with them.

This well means: a good satisfactory way. In good health, free or recovered from illness. (syn. Skillful, expert, admirable, healthy, in good health, all right, fit, robust, strong, vigorous, blooming, thriving, bursting with health.)

That is a pretty good promise right there. Just by honouring and obeying our parents will give us a good, prosperous, healthy, long life.

That sounds great to me!

I have seen some old miserable people. I read an article about one lady who claimed it was God’s curse that she has lived as long as she did. She was around 120 years old and still living and she had claimed that she was miserable her whole life and it was God’s curse on her life to live old.

Maybe she never obeyed and honoured her parents. Even as a non-Christian they can have that promise without knowing about it, if they have lived their life obeying and honouring their parents.
So, if you want a wonderful, long life, just this one thing alone will be promised to you.

Don’t just Obey and Honour!

How to Be Rich!

Golden Nugget:

Colossians 3:16 “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” (admonish: advise or urge someone earnestly. Advise, recommend, urge, warn, caution, counsel)

This says to let the Word of Christ to dwell in you richly. The best way to be rich is being rich in God’s Word.

The more rich we are in God’s Word, the more rich we become in wisdom and the things of God.

It also says to admonish one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace to your hearts to the Lord. We need to be able to give advice or counsel them. But we do not want to give them earthly wisdom or knowledge. In order to be able to give them the rich Word of God, we have to be rich in God’s Word. We cannot give them a Psalm if we do not know any. We can’t give a spiritual song if we are not rich in God’s Word. Only spiritual things can come from God’s Word, and we need to be rich in it!

1 Timothy 6:17-19 “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.

That they do good that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute willing to communicate,

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come that they may lay hold on eternal life.”

This says not to trust in uncertain riches (the riches of this world). God will give us richly all things to enjoy. So, we know that God doesn’t just give us the things we need, but also gives us richly all these other things to enjoy. We don’t want to work to be rich, otherwise that is all we are focusing on. God wants us to focus on him to be rich in His Word and he will take care of the rest. To be rich in God’s Word leads to salvation, but to be rich in this world will only lead to death.

Proverbs 14:24 “The crown of the wise is their riches but the foolishness of fools is folly.” (lack of good sense, foolishness, stupidity, idiocy, silliness)

In order to be wise, we have to read and study the Word of God and use it. It says the crown of wise is their riches.

Fools only give foolishness, stupidity, or idiotic advice. A fool is not rich in God’s Word, therefore only can give foolishness and not wisdom of God.

So, be rich in God’s Word! That is the true way to be fully rich.

Committed! What are you committed to?

So what are you committed to? I am going to make sure I am only committed to God. Everything else will be after God.

I Want to be Different! What About You?

Here is the Golden Nugget for today.

Galatians 2:20 “ I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith (by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting) of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

When Paul said he was crucified with Christ, he was talking about spiritually, not physically. He didn’t actually go to the cross with Christ, but he put himself in the place where he only lived for Christ. He wanted to make sure that everything he did was for Jesus Christ. His thoughts, actions, and words were that of Jesus Christ.

Once we have accepted Jesus Christ into our hearts, He is in us. We need to let Jesus shine out of us so that the only thing people see in our lives is Jesus. That means we can be perfect just as Jesus was perfect and people will no longer see the sin, faults, or imperfections; but they will see Jesus.

This is why Paul was saying in this next verse that weather he lived or died he did it unto Christ and yet he knew that he needed to live, because if he were to die it would not help us. You can’t testify about Jesus Christ if you are dead, right? The only way we can tell others about the goodness of Jesus is by being alive and letting His light shine though us and being the example of Jesus.

Philippians 1:20-

“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what shall I choose I wot not.

For I am in the strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better.

Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.”

Matthew 5:14-16

“Ye are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Let your light so shine before me, and that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

We are to be the Light to this broken world. We do not need to hid ourselves under a bushel or in a cave or under a blanket, but we need to shine for Jesus Christ. It is not our light that others see, but it is the light of Jesus Christ that is shining. We don’t want to hide Jesus, otherwise there would be no reason to accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.

John 3:29-30

“He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom which standeth and hearth him rejoiceth greatly because of the bridgroom’s voice this is my joy therefore is fulfilled.

He must increase, but I must degrease.”

This is the perfect view of Jesus. He is the bridegroom waiting for us (His Church). When the time comes, the trumpet will sound and we will be with Jesus and he will show his Father God his bride!

This is why John wrote, “He must increase, but I must decrease” we need to have more and more of Jesus so that that is all people see is Jesus and not us.

I Choose to be Different! What about You?

God’s Power is in You!

Matthew 10:1 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.”

God has given us His power just like Jesus had power to give unto his disciples to do the work of the Lord. God gave Jesus His power to do miracles, cast out demons, and give salvation to those who need it.

Luke 5:17 “ And it came to pass on a certain day as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

If the Power of the Lord was present to heal then, that same power is here today in you! We have that same power of God in us!

Luke 10:19 “ Behold I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

We have the power of God! Nothing can hurt us. There is no physical thing or spiritual thing (demon) that can hurt you. God’s power that he has given you is there for your protection. You have all power and authority over everything in the world and over satan and his demons!

Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you and ye shall be witness unto me both in Jerusalem and in all Judaea and Samaria unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

How do we receive this power? By being filled with the Holy Ghost! We need to ask Jesus into our hearts (salvation) and be filled with the Holy Ghost by someone praying for us to be filled or opening yourself to the Lord and ask Him to fill you with His spirit.

Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. (Ephesians 6:10-17 Armour of God)

We are to be strong in the Lord by keeping His Armour on and walking according to the Bible, God’s Word.

  Romans 8:11 “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus form the dead dwell in you he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”

The same Spirit of power that raised up Jesus from the dead is in us! We can do everything Jesus did and more because Jesus went to his Father God in heaven on our behalf. You have God’s Power in you!

There is nothing impossible with God, and God gives you that ability and power to do all things which he has called you to do.

That is why you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you! Because, God’s Power is in YOU!

Love, Love, Love, and More Love

Luke 6:27-36

“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies do good to them which hate you.

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other and him that taketh away thy cloak, for bid not to take they coat also.

Give to every man that asketh of thee and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

And as ye would that men should to you, do ye also to them likewise.

For if ye love them which love you what thank have ye? For sinners also do even the same.

And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

But love ye your enemies, and do good and lend hoping for nothing again and your reward shall be great and ye shall be the children of the Highest for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Be ye therefore merciful as your Father also is merciful.”

Romans 2:11 “For there is no respect of persons with God.”

There are so many different lessons to learn with love, but today this is what I want you to learn.

Is it easy to show kindness and love towards someone who goes out of their way to irritate you or cause trouble for you? No, but with God’s help we can.

That is why we are to pray for them. God can change their actions towards us and by praying for them, God is also able to work on your heart and it becomes easier to love them and not let the things they do to bother you.

If someone were to hit you, can you imagine what their reaction would be if you did nothing?

I don’t want you to take this the wrong way. If you need to defend yourself, then do so, but don’t get into a fight just because you think they are going to do something to you.

If someone was trying to take something from you, just give it to them.

It says if someone comes asking we should give to them what we can.

What others call the Golden Rule was written in the Bible. Do unto others as you would want them doing for you or unto you. You can’t take that wrong, by saying, “They did it to me first so that is what I do to them because that is what they want.” That is the wrong way of thinking. You need to be the one thinking, ‘If I say this or do this to them, would I want them to say and do this to me?”

Even if it is a simple joke, would you want someone to play that joke on you?

If we are just loving those that show love to us, we are no different than the sinners. Weather Christians or non-christians, you always see people treating others kindly by those who are kind to them and hating those who hate them. Always getting revenge or getting them back to what they did to you.

If we are only doing that, then we are no different than anyone else. That is why we love the way Jesus loved. There is no respect of persons with God and there shouldn’t be any respect of persons with us either.

God doesn’t treat one different than another, or look on one different than another. It doesn’t matter how they dress or how they act or how they talk, we need to treat them all the same way God would treat them.

So Remember to Love, Love, Love and More Love. The more we love the easier it gets to love.

God is Bigger than Anything

Song:

Bigger than all my problems, bigger than all my fears, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.

Bigger than all my questions, bigger than anything, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see (Repeat)

*Bigger than all the shadows that fall across my path, God is bigger than an mountain that I can or cannot see.

Bigger than my confusion, bigger than anything, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.

*Bigger than all the giants of fear and unbelief, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.

Bigger than all my hangups bigger than anything, God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.

God is bigger than any mountain that I can or cannot see.

I like this song because it is simple and easy to learn. God is Bigger than Anything! It doesn’t matter what kind of problem you are facing, God will take care of you. You just have to come to realize that God is bigger than what you are dealing with and not try taking care of it yourself.

Matthew 6:25-34 (read)

If God can take care of things like birds and other animals, the Bible says we are more precious than those things and he will take care of us better than that.

Matthew 10:29-31

“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father?

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Fear ye not therefore ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

If God cared enough to number every single person’s hair on their head, then he cares about every little thing and big thing about each of us. It doesn’t matter what it is, God will take care of it. There is nothing God cannot do.

Mark 10:27 “And Jesus looking upon them saith, ‘With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible

Mark 9:23 “Jesus said unto him ‘If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.’”

Matthew 19:26 “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, ‘With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.’”

So remember, God is Bigger than Anything!

Jesus Fills the Gap! Overfills Us!

The Golden Nugget is: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.”

God will fill us with everything we need and more abundantly.

Matthew 15:37 (Read verses 29-38)  “And they did all eat, and were filled; and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

No matter where Jesus went or what he was doing, he always did things in abundance. No one goes away hungry. We always talk about the 5,000 being fed, but Jesus did it more than once. For all we know he probably did it several times.

Mark 7:27 (Read verses 24-30) “But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled for it is not meet to take the children’s bread and to cast it unto the dogs.”

In the Bible times, dogs were not pets like you see today. They were just like any other animal and you did not feed the dogs from your table! Jesus was referring to this woman like a dog because she was not a Jew (Christian) but when she told Jesus that even the dogs lick the crumbs, it was proof that she was seeking the right thing. Of course Jesus already knew this, but it was for the others around him to see and hear. Jesus did not leave her wanting, he healed her daughter and that household was made perfect and filled to overflowing.

Luke 5:7 (Read verses1-11)“And they beckoned unto their partners which were in the other ship that they should come and help them. And they came and filled both the ships so that they began to sink.”

Here we see expert fishermen who had been out all night trying to catch fish. They needed their nets to be filled with fish. It was their job and if they did not have fish, they would have nothing to sell to others and have no money for their families. Jesus did not leave them short. He did not just fill the net a little, but overfilled it so much that they did not have room to contain it, and they needed more help because their boat was sinking!

It doesn’t matter what needs filling, God will not only fill but over fill your need, want, or desire!

Act 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 15:13 (Read verses 1-7) “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 15:14 “And I myself also am persuaded of you my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.’

God wants us to be so blessed and filled to overflowing that we can help others. If we are on the low end, we cannot really help others. If we are not joyful, how are we supposed to uplift others and bring joy to them if we ourselves are in need of someone uplifting us? What about the rest of the fruit of the Spirit? What about money, food, clothes etc. God will bless us and fill us to overflowing with everything so we can bless others.

Ephesians 1:23 (Read verses 17-23) “Which in his body the fullness of him that filleth all in all.”

God wants to give you: the spirit of wisdom and revelation, eyes of your understanding being enlightened so you can know his calling, to know the riches of his glory of his inheritance, greatness of his power, power to put all things under your feet, his all in all.

Ephesians 3:19 (Read verses 14-21) “And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.”

God wants us to be filled with everything that he is and that Jesus is. We have to know and understand who God and Jesus are by reading the Word of God. Everything that God is, is in His Word. God will fill us with everything that is missing even if we do not think we are missing anything, he will fill the gap and overflow us!

The best way to do that is by reading and eating God’s Word the Bible!

Tell the Devil Who’s Boss!

The Golden Nugget is: Psalm 8:6

Psalm 8:4-9 “What is man that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man that thou visitest him?

5) For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

6) Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet.

7) All sheep and oxen yea, and the beasts of the field;

8) The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

9) O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!”

Romans 16:20 “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Amen.”

God has given you power and authority over everything. The devil has no power over you.

It says that the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. This word shortly is not talking about a space of time. It is talking about How God will bruise Satan not when.

Shortly: Abruptly, sharply, ungraciously, impolitely, rudely, uncivilized

These verses tell you that when the devil is throwing something at you, you have the right and authority to tell him who’s boss!

Don’t let the devil try and tell you how you are or what you have to deal with. All authority and power has been given unto you! You tell him how it is going to be!

Satan has a whole list of things to throw at you and you have to be the one that decides how to handle it.

You can either handle it with the Word of God (Tell Satan who is the Boss) and God will bruise Satan under your feet, or you go with the flow and let Satan do whatever it is he is trying to do.

It could simply be trying to get you into a bad mood so the rest of your day goes bad. Just because something doesn’t go right, or someone says or does something to irritate you, you don’t have to get in a bad mood.

You can say something like this: “Satan, get beneath my feet right now in Jesus Name! I am not going to allow you to get me in a bad mood! I have the joy of the Lord. The Joy of the Lord is my Strength. I am a child of God and as a child of God, I do not get in a bad mood!

It seems to be so easy to be in a bad mood, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in a bad mood. You can tell the devil who is boss and that you refuse to allow him to get you that way.

Another thing is sickness. Satan likes to throw sickness at people all the time. If someone is sick around them or in their families, they automatically want to stay away from them because if they don’t, they will get sick too.

Just because someone is sick around you does not mean that you have to get sick too. You might wake up with a sore throat, stuffy nose, cough, headache, stomach ache, or whatever; but that doesn’t mean that you have to accept what the devil is trying to give you.

You need to tell him who is the boss and rebuke any symptoms in Jesus Name and confess that you are healed in Jesus Name! Tell the devil to get out in Jesus Name, and you are not going to accept these lying things in Jesus Name! You live and walk in God’s Perfect health!

 If you start thinking and wondering if you are getting sick and then speak about how you think you are getting sick, you will be sick. By saying that you are allowing the devil rule.

It doesn’t matter what it is, God will bring peace by bruising Satan under your feet in a destructive way!

We have to know the Word of God, so we can speak the Word of God, and use the Word of God!

How else are we supposed to tell the devil who’s boss if we don’t know the Word of God to be able to speak it and use it in the right way?

Here are some more scripture to prove that Satan is under our feet along with everything on the earth and heaven.

(read) 1 Corinthians 15:23-28

(read) Ephesians 1:17-23

(read) Hebrews 2:7-9

So remember, tell the devil who’s boss! Don’t let him rule in any situation that you are in.

Let Go and Let God!

The Golden Nugget is from Isaiah 64:8

“But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; we all are the work of thy hand.”

“Hebrews 13:20-21

“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep through the blood of everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever Amen.”

James 1:4

“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him.

If we are going to be all God wants us to be, we need to let go and let God. He will give us the right characteristics. He knows how he wants us to be. He will make us and mold us and shape us into the perfect vessel that will be fit for the Master’s use.

2 Timothy 2:19-22 ‘Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal The Lord knoweth them that are his and let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity

But  in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver but also of wood and of earth and some honour and some to dishonor if a man therefore purge himself from these he shall be a vessel  unto honour sanctified and meet for the master’s use and prepared unto every good work. Flee also youthful lusts; but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

We need to be able to look at ourselves and say, OK God what do you want to change in my life. God is always willing to work in us. If you allow God to make any changes that He desires, and step out of the way, it is effortless to change. We cannot make the change ourselves. It won’t work and we will always feel like we are failing. If you see something that you would like to change, tell God and let him change you, and he will take out the imperfections so you can be perfect unto Him.

Matthew 5:48 “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is heaven is perfect.”

A lot of people want to claim, “I am only human, I am not perfect no one is perfect!”

That is somewhat true, but we are perfect because we are born again. So really we do not want to confess that we are not perfect. I always thought that those that want to claim  that they are human and they are not perfect gives them an excuse to be the way they want to be and not allowing God to change them. They like to have that excuse. It always bothers me when I hear those who are supposed to be following God and yet claim how “Non perfect” they are.

This verse says here to BE Perfect even as your Father is perfect. It doesn’t say, try your best to close to perfect , it says to Be perfect.

God will make us perfect if we are allowing him to truly be the potter. We have to allow ourselves to be the clay, to be able to be molded and shaped by our Heavenly Father. The clay cannot shape itself. The Potter is the only one who can shape the clay into what he considers perfect. If an unlearned person were to come in and take over what the potter started, it would be a disaster! The Clay would be ruined and the potter would have to throw it away and start over.

Jesus is the perfect Potter. He learned from his Father the Master Potter. This is why we need to “Let Go and Let God”. We do not want to try and mold and shape ourselves because what we think is perfect is not perfect at all. God equips us with everything we need.

For a long time I had those (even family) that would tell me how I was snotty all the time. They would blame me for the way their children acted because I would babysit. They would say, “They act that way because that is how you are all the time.” That however, is true. Children act the way they do because they see and hear how we act towards others and towards them. Although they were putting all the blame on me, and not taking account for their own actions, it made me realize I didn’t want to be like that. Yes, I was hurt by their words, but I made a decision to allow God to change me. I prayed and asked God to help me. I didn’t want everyone calling me snotty and a brat. I can’t say it happened over night and I can’t say that people noticed. Even after a while when I had noticed a small difference, there would still be those that would refer back to when I had a snotty attitude and still get blamed as if I still was the same. The words always hurt, but when I went to the Lord, He would always help me.

I can truly look back and see how God has changed me and matured me. The worst thing I have heard is that I am rude, but I know the Lord has worked that out of me too, and those that have said it will not be able to continue to say it. I have learned to allow God to take out those things in me that he sees fit to take out. I always thank the Lord that I am perfect just as He is perfect. If someone points out something, it doesn’t offend me like it used to. I just go to the Lord in prayer and He takes care of it.

We are perfect because God is perfect!

Let Go and Let God!

You Can’t Reap what You Don’t Sow!

You always hear the phrase, “You reap what you sow!” and that is true, but what some forget is that you can’t reap what you don’t sow. Our whole life is like a huge, never ending garden. We are constantly planting things in our life. Sometimes we plant things we do not really want but forget to plant the things we do want. If you are holding onto a seed and never put it in dirt and take care of it, it will never grow. You will not get anything with that seed unless you do something with it. You can’t reap what you don’t sow.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Read)

God’s Word is our seed for everything we need in our garden (life). The more we read the Bible (the seeds), the more it can get into our hearts (Planting the seeds). You need to read the Word, Believe the Word, and Speak the Word so it can grow in our beautiful garden.

If you are not reading the Bible you cannot reap the blessings in the Bible. If you are not sowing seeds you cannot reap what you are not sowing.

Sometimes in a garden will get weeds. The devil is always looking for a way to come along and plant some weeds, but we can keep them out with the Word of God. We want to make sure that we are always planting good seed.

Speaking wrong things and acting wrong towards others and ourselves is planting bad seed and if we don’t change it and root it up, we will get those very things we didn’t really want. How do we change things? We ask God to forgive us for acting and speaking like we did and change it with the Word of God.

This is why it is very important about how we speak and act. If you have a goal in life, you need to speak and act accordingly. You can’t reap what you don’t sow. If you are sitting on the couch all the time and playing video games and watching TV and you say, “I’m going to read the Bible” and you just keep sitting there, are you going to read the Bible? No! Are you going to reap what is in the Bible if you don’t read it and sow it in your heart? No! If you want to be the best soccer player, are you going to reap being the best if you are being lazy? No! You have to train year round if you are going to be the best. It involves working out and doing soccer drills and pushing yourself better than what you are now. Sitting around doing nothing is not going to do anything for your soccer skills.

Galatians 6:7-10 “Be not deceived, God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. For he that soeth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”

Things take time to grow and it says to not be weary because in the right time, time of harvest, we will reap if we faint not.

When you are planting a flower seed, do you see it the next day? No! It takes about a week to even see a little green thing starting to poke out of the soil. Depending on the seed you sow, it can take several months to get your harvest of what you have planted. You don’t see the flower until it is time for the flower to be mature and for the flower to appear. Before the flower appears, you can see the signs leading up to it, but if you stop taking care of it, it will die before it is time for the flower.

Just like the Word of God, You can’t read it one day and not another. If you are not taking care of God’s Word, it will be rooted up and dried up and you will have to start over.

You have to be faithful continually until you see the results. But you can’t reap what you don’t sow, so make sure you sow what you want!

Prayer It’s how we Fight part 2. Don’t let the Devil Steamroll over you!

The Golden Nugget is: 1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.”

Greater is God that is in us than the devil and his demons that are in the world. If God is greater, than why let the devil steam roll over you? Stand up against the devil. Remember speaking God’s Word and Praying is how we fight.

1 Peter 5:6-11 “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him for he careth for you. Be sober be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour. Whom resist stedfast in the faith knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus after that ye have suffered a while make you perfect stablish strengthen settle you to hi be glory and dominion for ever and ever Amen.”

We need to humble ourselves to God. He will take care of us and he will exalt us and lift us up in the perfect time. We need to cast all of our care upon the Lord so can be sober.

Sober: not drunk, clearheaded not affected by alcohol

I know you don’t drink alcohol, but when the devil is throwing problems at you, it is the same as a drunk person. They do and say things that they would not normally say and do. That is why when the devil is coming at you, you need to resist the devil and give God all of your cares and worries. Put everything on God because he can handle it. We were never made to carry burdens around.

The devil looks for those that he is troubling and getting drunk and weak with worry so he can pounce on them and devour them.

This is why we need to stand stedfast in the faith!

Stedfast: dutifully firm and unwavering. Loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, true, constant solid, determined, unchanging.

We cannot give up! Others are going through the same battle!

Ephesians 4:27-

“Neither give place to the devil.

Let him that stole steal no more but rather let him labour working with his hands the thing which is good….

John 10:10 “The thief cometh not but for to steal and to kill and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it ore abundantly.”

The devil is trying to steamroll over you! Don’t let him do it! You know how you are feeling and it isn’t God that makes you feel that way. It is the devil! Don’t let him treat you like that.

Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any twoedged sword piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him whom we have to do.”

Jeremiah 23:29 “Is not my word like as a fire? Saith the Lord, and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”

There is nothing hidden with God. All things are open and God shows us all things. We need to come boldly to the throne of grace.

Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldy unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Every time we go to the Lord in prayer, he takes his big flaming hammer and breaks the works (rocks) of the devil into ashes! God tells us to go boldly unto the throne. Not like a scared kid who doesn’t want to ask his parents for things because they always say no, but go boldly knowing that God’s answer is yes! He will take care of everything!

God’s Word (sword) is sharper than the two-edged sword that pierces through all of the strongholds of the enemy. It cuts us loose from the devil’s traps!

So don’t let the devil Steamroll over you! Hit him with the mighty flaming hammer of God’s Word in prayer and use the Sword of the spirit to cut you free from the attacks of Satan!

Prayer, It’s How we Fight!

Our Golden Nugget is found in:

Ephesians 6:12, 18 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

18) “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”

Perseverance: Not giving up even in your hardest moment or struggle.

Supplication: The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly

*Read Ephesians 6:10-18

Everything is in the Spiritual realm. That is why we always need to be in prayer. When people don’t treat us right, or when we are battling sickness, financial problems, physical problems, or anything we need to be praying and fighting the spiritual war and not the physical war.

We always pray and use the name of Jesus. If we are not praying and using the name of Jesus, our prayers are not effective. There is power just in Jesus’ Name!

When someone is coming against us, we don’t fight it in the physical realm with nasty words or actions, we go home and pray and God does the fighting for us. He will change everything around.

The devil is always out there to try to destroy us in any way he can. He will use your friends, family, and strangers to try and get you down. If we are constant in prayer, God is doing the fighting. That is why is says, we do not war against flesh and blood.

If you have been sick, fight it off with prayer. Speak God’s Word and He will do the rest. Don’t wait until the sickness gets to its worst point before going to prayer. The first moment you don’t feel 100% start fighting with prayer. You don’t have to wait for yourself to feel sick either. There are verses in the Bible on how to stay healthy. Here are a couple from Proverbs that I like:

Proverbs 4:20-22

“My son attend to my words: incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”

When it is talking about “my words” I believe it is talking about the Bible and everything in it. God’s Word is life unto those that find them and health to all their flesh. In order to find God’s Word, you have to open it up and read it!

Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant Words are as an honey comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

What kind of words are coming out of your mouth? If we are always speaking pleasant Words, it is health to us.

Proverbs 3:5-8 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”

If we are putting our trust in the Lord and letting Him direct our paths. It says to acknowledge the Lord, be not wise in our own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Doing that will be health unto us and marrow to thy bones.

Is your family in need of more money to pay bills, put food on the table, or something you need or even want, go to God in prayer. He will take care of everything.

Deuteronomy chapter 28 is a big chapter, but the first 14 verses tell us of the blessings of God. I would, encourage you to read the whole chapter so you get the full idea of what the devil likes to bring upon people. If we are walking with the Lord none of those curses can come on us.

This is why we have to fight the devil and everything he tries to do with prayer. We can’t physically punch him in the mouth or kick his head off, but we do that with prayer. Every time we speak God’s Word against a situation it is taking the devils own dart that he tried to throw at us and it turns around and stabs right into him.

We need to get serious about praying and speaking God’s Word in our lives and for the lives of others. We need to get to the place where we are tearing the devil and his whole kingdom apart!

Prayer isn’t just a “Thank you God for this food”. It is way more than that. Most of the time that is the only thing people know how to pray about. If they really learn how to pray, they would constantly be in prayer and the devil’s kingdom would be run down.

Don’t let the devil get a little crack in the door, shut that door at the very first sight of an opening. Better yet, keep the door closed to the devil and lock it tight.  He will always come with something. He has his army telling them what to do and they go and do it, but the moment they hear “in Jesus Name” they can’t do what they were sent out to do but have to return to who sent them.

We are not helpless as most feel like they are. They just do not realize how much power and authority God has given them to use.  He has given us all power and authority over the devil and his kingdom in Jesus Name! So Use it!

Prayer, It’s How We Fight!

What is Your Duty? (Call of Duty)

We are starting with this Golden Nugget:

Hebrews 6:10-15 “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love which ye have shown toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints and do minister.

And we desire that everyone of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

That ye be not slothful but followers of them through faith and patience inherit the promises.

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

Saying, ‘Surley blessing, I will bless thee and multiplying I will multiply thee.’

And so after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.”

These verses tell us that we need to be diligent in the Duty that God has given to us. We are not to be slothful but to keep on going until our Duty is done. We need to be patient like Abraham was.

Slothful means: Lazy, idle, inactive, doing nothing

We want to be able to obtain the promises that God has promised us. He gives us promises in the Bible that are for everyone, and personal promises.

Here is everyone’s “Duty”

Mark 16:15-18 “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My Name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues, They will take up sepents and if they drink anything deadly it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.’”

You see, we are all called to preach the gospel (basically tell those we see either stranger or not about Jesus and what He has done for us, for them and lead them to salvation). It says to lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.

John 15:16-17 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should remain that whatsoever you ask the Father in My Name He may give you. These things I command you, that you love one another.”

No matter what we want to say or think, God has chosen us! We all have a job to do. Even as children you have a job to do.  Others may have a particular job to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher but they are all doing the same thing and that is preaching the gospel.

Mathew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. God therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’”

We are to be followers of Christ and make followers of Christ. He will be with us every step of the way. All the way to the end. Jesus will always be faithful to the end (Rapture) and we need to be faithful until the end.

All the commands that are in the Bible, we are to do also. That is why I say the Bible is our guide book. It shows us what we need to be doing and how we need to do it. Without the Bible, we wouldn’t really know what our “Duty” is.

Revelations 2:10 “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

There might be times when we are put in a situation where we will be asked the question, “Do you believe in Jesus Christ?” and we will want to answer yes, even if it means to die. When we are faithful, Jesus will give us a crown of life. Just because you might hear that you will die if you answer yes, doesn’t mean you will actually die. Most people get scared like Peter and deny Jesus. Then they are miserable and live with the guilt that they didn’t love Jesus enough to say they were His. (Give examples of Shadrack, Meshac, and Abednego)

Time to Take Out the Trash!

The Golden Nugget is:

1 Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child I spake like a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man I put away childish things.”

What would happen if you never took out the trash in your house for a whole year? It would be terrible! It would stink, overflow from the trash can to the floor and all over. There would be no floor, to walk on because you would be walking on top of trash!

There would be a lot of different bugs, maggots, flies, and who knows what else would be hiding in the trash.

When you take out the trash, you take out all the old, nasty, smelly, broken things, and all the things you no longer need.

It is the same with your mind, soul, and body! Like 1 Corinthians says, we need to put away childish things. We need to let go of old habits and things that are not good for us and let God continue to do His work in us all the time so we can mature.

We are growing up physically and spiritually and every year we are getting older, smarter, and growing bigger.

Physically, we don’t wear the same clothes we did when we were toddlers, because they wouldn’t fit.

We don’t talk the same as we were when we were a baby.

You don’t act the same as when you were baby.

Why is that, because you have put away those childish ways. You cleaned up and threw away the trash!

As you are growing up and maturing, you learn more things that are right and wrong. What to say and what not to say.

The more you get in to God’s Word, the more he will clean you spiritually and keep the trash out of your life. He will throw out the things that are not good and fill it with His things.

If we are letting God clean out what is not needed, and fill it with his things: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience (Long - suffering), Kindness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance, Self Control, etc. it isn’t so difficult. The change will happen automatically when you are diligent in getting in getting into the Word of God and letting Him do the work.

How do we do that?

Colossians 3:1-2, 8-10 12-17

“If ye be then risen with Christ seek those things which are above where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

But now ye also put off all these: anger wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Lie not one to another seeing ye have put off the old man with his deeds.

And have put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.

Put on therefore as the elect of God holy and beloved bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.

Forbearing one another and forgiving one another if any man have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

And above all these things put on charity which is the bond of perfectness.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts to the which also ye are called in one body and be ye thankful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

These verses tell us what to throw out in the dumpster: Anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication (Language), lying, and other things.

Those things are garbage! You only want to keep the treasures: holy and beloved bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering, forbearing one another, forgiving one another.

Romans 12:1-2, 9-12, 14-21, Ephesians 4:23

So remember, keep out the trash and keep in the treasures of God’s Word! Take Out the Trash! Keep the Treasure!

We have a Spirit-man Transplant!

The Golden nuggets are going to be: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 23, 6:17, 19, 20;

1 John 3:24, John 14:17, Romans 8:11, (Read 1 Corinthians 2:6-16)

1 Corinthians 2:12, 16 “Now we have received not the spirit of the world but the spirit which is of God that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

For who hath known the mind of the Lord that we may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”

1 Corinthians 3:16 “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

23) And ye are Christ’s and Christ is God’s”

6:17, 19-20 “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.

What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you which ye have of God and ye are not your own.

For ye are bought with a price therefore Glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God’s”

1 John 3:24 “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”

John 14:17 “Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him but ye know him for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you.”

Romans 8:11, 14-17 “But if the Spirit of him that raised of Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba Father.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God, and joint-heirs with Christ if so be that we suffer with him that we may be also glorified together.”

We are one with God! God’s Spirit is in us! The same Spirit that was in Jesus is in us! God’s Spirit has been transplanted into us! It is no longer us but God! We have a Spirit-man Transplant!

When we get filled with the Holy Spirit, God places His Spirit inside of us and that is how we get to know the things of God. We can’t know the mind of the Lord unless we are filled with the Spirit! He tells us things by His Spirit!

It is like when you have a best friend and you get so close to that friend that you share secrets with each other. God wants to be able to share his secrets with us, and the only way for him to do that is by His Spirit. If we do not have His Spirit we can’t know his secrets.

When we get God’s Spirit, we become a part of Him. We are his children, the temple He dwells in, and we are his joint heir! Everything he has belongs to us. Only God doesn’t die in order to give it to us, it is ours now! God shares everything he has with us. He does not hide anything from us but reveals it to us through his spirit.

For me, it is like being married. Me and my husband may have 2 individual bodies, but we are always connected. Sometimes we joke to each other and say, “You stole my brain waves!” When we say the same thing or one of us says it before the other. If one of us isn’t happy we sense it and don’t have to wait for them to tell us. We are one, just like God is one with us when we have his spirit in us.

That is how it is with the Holy Spirit. It is God’s Spirit in us and the more we read the Bible, the more the Spirit can show us things, the more we get close, the more we will be walking and talking and thinking like God does. That is how we have the mind of Christ, and we cannot know the things of God unless we have His Spirit. We can’t do the things of God unless we have His Spirit in us. The moment we are filled with the Holy Spirit, God transplants His Spirit into us! We have a spirit-man transplant!

Faith – What you cannot See!

The Golden Nuggets  are:

Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe that you receive them and ye shall have them.”

Hebrews 11:1 “Now Faith is the substance of thins hoped for the evidence of things not seen.””

Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him for he that cometh to God must believe that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

(read Jesus and the Fig Tree Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-14, 20, 21)

In the story of Jesus and the “Fig Tree”, Jesus  knew when he did that it was done, even though you couldn’t see it. That is Faith, what you cannot see! The disciples didn’t have faith because when they came the next day they were surprised to see it was withered away from the roots! If they would have been able to see the roots they wouldn’t have need of their faith.

Faith - what you cannot see!

If you keep that fig tree in mind, it will help you to use your faith. What part of the plant do you see? You see the leaves, Branches, vines, flowers, and the fruit. What part of the plant don’t you see? The Roots! That is how faith works! It goes to the roots of what you are believing for.

Here are two examples:

1.    Zane was experiencing a problem with rashes. He had a rash behind his knees and pert of a rash under his arms. We prayed for him and cursed the rash at the roots in Jesus Name! It was about a week that went by. In that week, did it look better after the first day or two? Not really. Did it feel better? Not really. But by faith it was already dried up and gone. By the end of the week it was physically better and you could see the results, and the effects of it all dried up. No longer needed faith because we could see the results. Before we used our faith in knowing that he was already healed.

2.    On the money end, believing for extra money, Me and my husband have been thanking God for extra money to come in to have for Christmas gifts, car maintenance, and other extra things we would need to pay for.

One day, God impressed on Randy to pray for our finances in a certain way. To bind up Satan and his demons from holding back and squeezing our finances and any money had to be released in Jesus Name! We were not only praying for ourselves but for the church and God’s people.

That same minute we finished praying, God caused it to rain an good heavy rain right over the property showing us He is raining his blessings down on us and His people. A couple days went by and by faith we knew God was taking care of our situation from the moment we prayed. On the fourth day after we prayed we received a check in the mail for $1,000! The check was dated on September 26, 2017. It was September 26, 2018 when we got the check! The money had been held up for a year! My husband’s step-mother had it the whole time and we never knew it! The devil was using her to hold on to it. She never once told us she had it! It was from his Grandma and Grandpa Johns who have passed away. Sometimes people don’t even realize they are being used by Satan. By faith we had that money we couldn’t see it but it was there! When we got it, we didn’t need to use faith any more to know we had it.

Faith – what you cannot see!

We need to have faith to believe God exists until the one day we meet him face to face in heaven! If we didn’t have faith and believe in God, then we would have nothing. When we pray, nothing would happen. It would be a plea in open air. Since we have faith in knowing that God is true, we can pray and know he is doing something about the things we have prayed for.

So use your faith for things you have prayed and asked God for until it is able to be seen!

AMP Philippians 4:6 “Do not fret or have anxiety about anything but in every circumstance and in everything by prayer and petition (definite request) with thanksgiving continue to make your wants known to God.”

By faith we have what we asked God for and we continue to Thank the Lord for what we ask for (Faith) until we have it! (No longer need faith) Keep believing by faith! You have it!

Jesus is your Immunity Shot!

The Golden Nugget is found in John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.”

Provers 4:20-22, Psalm 91:10

“My Son attend to my words, incline thine ear unto my sayings.

Let them not depart form thine eyes, keep them in the midst of thine heart,

For they are life unto those that find them and health to all their flesh.”

These verses are saying that we need to keep God’s Word in front of us and listen to what they say. It says God’s Word is life unto those that find it and health to all of their flesh. Your whole body is healed! Your whole family is healed because they are your Flesh and blood!

Psalm 91:10 “There shall no evil befall thee neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”

When sickness is trying to go around, this verse says that no evil can befall us and no plague can come close to us or our dwelling. I don’t care of your whole family got sick with the same thing, if you are standing on God’s Word and speaking it concerning what is going on you won’t experience those things.

Jeremiah 33:6 “Behold I will bring it health and cure and I will cure them and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”

Jeremiah 30:17 “For I will restore health unto thee and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord…”

If you or someone you know has been sick and can’t seem to get over it, start standing on God’s Word! The Lord will bring you health and a cure and bring you an abundance of peace and truth knowing He has taken care of you. God will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds. So it goes even further than just being sick. If you have a wound of some sort, God will heal your wounds too.

Isaiah 58:8 “Then shall thy light break forth as the morning and thine health shall spring forth speedily and thy righteousness shall go before thee, the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward.”

This verse says just as quickly as the sun shines for the morning our healing will spring forth speedily. Quickly! Not slowly!

(1 Peter 2:22-24 Read)  24 “Who his own self bare our sins and his own body on the tree that we being dead to sin should live unto righteousness by whose stripes ye were healed!”

Jesus has already taken away ever sickness and disease from us when he took all the beatings when he was being put to death on the cross. We just have to believe it and know it!

Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded four our transgressions he was bruised for our iniquities the chastisement of our peace was upon him and with his stripes we are healed.”

Jesus is our immunity shot! He already paid the price for it! He took all the pain for it, so we could live in perfect health! From Old Testament to the New Testament it talks about health and healing and being healed. That is why God’s Word is Life unto us that find it and health to all our flesh! And your flesh is not just your own body but also for you family! Your Flesh and blood! So Remember, Jesus is the best immunization shot you could ever get and it doesn’t hurt and no needles involved. Is all you have to do is speak the Word!

Jesus is the Ticket!

The Golden Nugget is John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”

Read John 14:1-14

John 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth (Jesus) and the truth shall make you free.”

John 11:25, 26 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live:

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”

Jesus is the only way to heaven and He has already paid the price for our way!

Jesus is the truth! He will set you free!

Jesus is the Life! He rose from the dead to prove He is life. He gives us the everlasting life!

(John 11:17-27, 32-44) Lazarus

Not only did He give us eternal life, but physical life. Lazarus was dead 4 days and Jesus gave him life.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave is only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

It is important to choose Jesus! He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life!

It is more than just asking Jesus into your heart, but continuing to live for Him. When you do something wrong, make sure to make it right with God by asking for forgiveness. Jesus loves you! He is always forgiving and never holds a grudge!

Easter Sunday!

Today, we are going to talk to you about Easter and why we have Easter.

Most people have what we call, Easter Dinner. We make a special meal just for Easter and have family that get together.

Jesus had his Easter dinner with his disciples before he died on the cross for us. He told Peter and John to “Go and prepare us (Jesus and all his disciples) the Passover that we may eat.” Luke 22:15 says,” And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” He also knew he was going to be betrayed and who it was. He said, “And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, one of you which eateth with me shall betray me.” (Mark 14:18)

All of the disciples were wondering who it was, but Jesus knew!

Jesus knew this would be his last time eating with his disciples. He knew he was going to go through a lot of suffering. After dinner Jesus and his disciples went to the mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. He had asked his disciples to pray with him for 1 hour.

While Jesus was praying, he was in great agony (distress, anguish, suffering) Luke 22:44 says, “And being in agony he prayed more earnestly and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” When Jesus had gotten up from praying, he saw his disciples sleeping! He only asked that they would pray with him for 1 Hour. Jesus went back to praying, and this happened 3 times. 3 times he went to pray and 3 times he found his disciples sleeping.

Now the time came where he knew Judas was going to give him that kiss of betrayal. He knew that when Judas was coming, he wasn’t alone. “Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.” (John 18:3) “And while he (Jesus) yet spake (with his disciples) behold a multitude and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:47, 48

After Jesus got arrested, he was beaten, scourged, had a crown of thorns pounded on his head, people blindfolded him and spit on him and hit them with their hands and clubs, he was whipped till he could barely stand. Then he had to drag his cross to Mount Calvary only he was so beat up he couldn’t carry the cross without help. A man named Simon of Cyrene helped him. When they got to Mount Calvary, there they nailed Jesus to the cross and before he died he said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34) Jesus said he was thirsty and they had put a sponge in vinegar and put it up to him to his mouth and “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said “It is finished” and he bowed his head and gave up the ghost (he died).” (John19:20)

Now we get to the good part! All the things Jesus had to suffer was for us! The best part is yet to come because Jesus didn’t stay dead and that is why we celebrate Easter! Mark 16:2, 4 “And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James) came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun.

 (Matthew 28:2-4) And behold there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning and his raiment white as snow. And for fear of him the keepers did shake and became as dead men.

4) And when they looked they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.” 28:5-7 “And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not for I know that ye seek Jesus which was crucified. He is not here for He is risen as he said, come see the place where the Lord lay and go quickly and tell His disciples that he is risen from the dead and behold he goeth before you into Galilee there shall ye see him lo, I have told you.”

So See? Jesus didn’t stay dead, but he came back to life! He is risen! That is why we celebrate Easter! Jesus is alive not dead! If Jesus stayed dead, we wouldn’t be promised eternal life. He rose from the dead to give us life and hope and a future! If Jesus stayed dead, we wouldn’t have hope, nothing to look forward to. Jesus conquered death and the grave!

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Don’t Take the Bait!

The Golden Nugget is: James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you!

10) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.”

Read James 1:12-17

Satan likes to be a fisherman. He thinks he is good at it and seems to have an endless amount of bait. It is time to stop taking the bait!

We have talked about resisting the devil, but this is a whole new level!

What bait is satan throwing at you? Anger, hurt, frustration, video games, TV, guilt, swear words, bad attitudes, stealing, gossip, skipping church, lying, getting even, spending money, being mean, picking on someone, putting other things before God, arguing, etc.…

1 Corinthians 10:13 “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man but God is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able but will with the temptation also make  a way to escape that ye may be able to bear it.”

God always makes a way to escape temptation!

We don’t have to take satan’s bait of temptation. Even if for some reason we do take the bait that doesn’t mean we are done for.

Have you ever been fishing and you start reeling in that fish and something happens that the fish gets away? Why? Because the fish realizes he bit on to something that he shouldn’t have and he is fighting like mad to get free. Sometimes the line snaps, the hook rips through its mouth, or your pole breaks!

Once we realize we have fallen into temptation we can still get out. That is why it says that God is faithful and will make a way of escape for you. His way is forgiveness! We ask God for help and we ask Him for forgiveness. After we ask for forgiveness we sometimes still have to fight like mad to stay out of that temptation! God is always there to help us. He will help us to resist the devil. We need to be smarter than the fish! A fish keeps going back to the bait because it is something he likes. You would think that after the first time of getting a hook in him he would not come back. The same fish can come back 10 times just because he hasn’t learned and is still taking the bait. The devil thinks it is funny when people keep taking his bait, but we have to turn the tables and laugh at him and make him look like he is a fool for trying.  He likes to sit there and laugh and say, “Watch this, he keeps taking the same bait over and over!” We need to be the ones that say, look the devil is trying to bait me, and he can’t do it ha ha ha!

1Peter 5:8 “Be sober be vigilant because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour.”

That is why satan goes around looking and seeking for the ones he may devour because not every takes the bait! Or they have learned to refuse it!

9) Whom (the devil) resist (the one we don’t listen to) but be steadfast in the faith knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your breather that are in the world,

10) But the God of all grace who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus after that ye suffered make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, and settle you.

11) To Him be the glory and dominion for ever and ever Amen!”

Jesus went through it all for us when he died on the cross. It says we have all had the same afflictions in the world. Not one of us has a special affliction or have been tempted different than others. God will strengthen you, settle you, and make you perfect by his grace.

This is why we need to understand not to take the bait and make sure to give God all the glory because he made a way out with every piece of bait the devil has to offer!

So…”Don’t Take the Bait!” Help others by telling them not to take the bait. When you see someone getting ready to “Take the Bait” tell them! Say, “Don’t take the Bait! Resist the devil” Even little Jubilee goes around and says, God says don’t take the bait!”

Ever since God gave this to me, I have used it a lot in my own life and helping others. I say, “Not Devil! I am not taking your bait so get out of here in Jesus Name! I refuse to take it!” So Don’t take the bait!

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We are His Workmanship

The Golden Nuggets are:

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” (Walk in the good works)

Workmanship: the product or result of labor and skill

Synonyms: handiwork, expertise, know-how, design, skill, artwork

Genesis 1:26-28, 31, 2:7

“And God said, Let us make man in our image after our likeness and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowl of the air and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.’

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him male and female created he them.

And god blessed them and God said unto them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowl of the air and over every living thing that moveth on the earth.’

And God saw ever thing that he had made and behold it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

And the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the BREATH of LIFE and man became a LIVING SOUL.”

Soul: breath of life, recesses of heart, secret self, spiritual being

Def: the principle of life, feeling, thought, and action in humans regarded as a distinct entity separate from the body, and commonly held to be separable in existence from the body the spiritual part of humans as distinct from the physical part. The spiritual part of humans regarded in its mortal aspect or as believed to survive death and subject to happiness or misery in a life to come (Heaven or hell!)

James 1:18 “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.”

Acts 17:28 “In Him we live and move and have our being as certain also of your own poets have said, For we also are his offspring.”

Offspring: child, children, heir, descendant

What else can I say? We are his workmanship!

His final piece of artwork and the result of his labor before he rested! We are God’s image!

His breath of life! God’s living soul!

The final touch of His masterpiece! That is why we are so precious to God. If you can’t understand it now, I hope you will get an understanding of it soon.

It doesn’t matter how we grew up or how we were treated we can never use it as an excuse to reject God’s love.

Sometimes even when we are treated right most of our lives, when someone treats us wrongly or something bad happens, we start rejecting others and God. I have witnessed it both ways.

Once there was one who grew up Christian home and treated good their whole life and had Jesus in their heart. One time something happened and a close friend of theirs had hurt them and they closed everyone out, God and family. They could have chosen to turn to God and family for comfort.

Another example is someone who grew up in a home without the love of an earthly father, and couldn’t even let it go even though their father died.  They blamed their growing up for the way they were.  How could God or anyone love them because their own father couldn’t love them? They couldn’t accept the love of God for most of their life. They even claimed to be a Christian, going to church and yet it was only until a week before they died that they actually asked Jesus in to their heart. They could have replaced God’s love for the love they didn’t receive from their earthly father.

This is why we need to know that God loves us unconditionally.  We need to be able to accept God’s love and let the other things go. God knows things are not perfect in life that is why he is there to pick us up and hold us in his arms and love us. We just have to allow him to do that. He is real. His love is real, we are the only thing that has his soul, his breath of life, and his son Jesus that died for us. We are His Masterpiece!

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” (Walk in the good works)

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Rejoice Not when Your Enemy Falls

Here is the Golden Nugget:

Proverbs 24:17-18

“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.

Lest the Lord see it and it displease Him and He turn away His wrath from him.”

A lot of times when someone is not being nice to us and we see them get into trouble we are happy about it and say things like, “Good they deserve it” or “They are getting what they deserve.” Sometimes if they get hurt we laugh and say something like: “That’s how it feels!”

The Bible clearly tells us not to be glad or rejoice when punishment or bad things happen to our enemy (those who are not nice to us). Did they deserve it? Probably, but it isn’t pleasing to God if we are rejoicing over it. God will handle things, but if we are rejoicing over the Fact of their punishment then God will turn away his anger from them.

When Jesus was getting arrested, Peter had cut off Malchus’ ear but Jesus didn’t laugh instead he sounded displeased that Peter did that.

 Read John 18:1-12

18 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. ² And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. ³ Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. ⁴ Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? ⁵ They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. ⁶ As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. ⁷ Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. ⁸ Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: ⁹ That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. ¹⁰ Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. ¹¹ Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? ¹² Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

So if Jesus didn’t rejoice over his enemy’s fall neither should we. Jesus always had compassion!

Jesus is our greatest example in life and we need to remember what would Jesus do or how would Jesus react to this situation.

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*Pleasant Words!

The Golden Nuggets are:

Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb sweet to the soul and health to the bones.”

Psalm 141:3 “Set a watch O Lord before my mouth keep the door of my lips.”

God talks a lot about our mouth. We talked about death and life being in the power of our tongue, but now we are learning that pleasant words are sweet to the soul and health to our bones.

With this promise here, if we are speaking only pleasant things, it is sweet to our soul and health to our bones. In order to walk in perfect health we need to keep speaking good things.

If we have a problem with how we talk, we can ask God to keep the door of our mouth.

God can cause that to happen in different ways. He might just prevent us from talking or he might appoint someone to get on our case every time we say something negative. They would say something like this: “Hey, don’t be saying that!” “That’s a negative confession” “That isn’t a good thing to say.” “Do you really want that to happen?”

The Bible says “pleasant words” are as the honeycomb not the negative, harsh, sour, or hurting words.

Those that are having health problems, or bone problems need to change what they are saying. Are they speaking good things or bad things? Are they constantly talking about the circumstances or are they speaking God’s Word concerning the situation?

Maybe they do not have anything good to say about anyone or anything. It says pleasant words not just concerning yourself but towards others.

Here is what pleasant means.

Pleasant: acceptable, friendly, agreeable, cheerful, polite, pleasing, lovely, delightful, refreshing, nice, sympathetic, pleasurable, etc.

With this definition, we can clearly see the kind of words we need to be speaking. These words are not just for speaking about yourself, but what we are speaking about or towards others.

If the words you are speaking are not part of the description, then it shouldn’t be coming out of your mouth.
We need to really learn how to think before we speak. Keep our mouths shut unless it is pleasant.

You can’t take back the things that you have said, you can ask for forgiveness, but you can’t take it back.

So Remember PLEASANT WORDS! Don’t forget to ask God to set a guard (watch) at our mouths and to keep the door of your lips so you don’t say things that you shouldn’t say.

Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb sweet to the soul and health to the bones.”

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No Stumbling!

The Golden Nugget is…

Proverbs 4:12 “When thou goest thy steps shall not be straitened and when thou runnest thou shalt not stumble.”

This verse is so amazing in different ways! First off, do you know what it talks about when it says, “…thy steps shall not be straitened”?

This word straitened means: confine, hinder, restrict, to put into difficulties (especially financial).

Stumble means: to strike your foot against something, slip, stagger, hesitate, tilt, or wobble.

Every time I read the Bible and come across a word I don’t quite understand or I think I know what it means, but want a greater understanding on it, I mark the word in my Bible and I can go back to it and look it up to find out what it means.

Before I looked of the word straitened, every time I read this verse I always stopped and wondered what this word straitened really meant. When I finally looked it up, I also decided to look up the word stumble to see what it said.

I was so glad when I finally decided to take the time to look up these words. Often times I would use this verse for stumbling, because I knew what that meant. “When thou runnest thou shalt not stumble.” I had some trouble stumbling, especially if I started running and trip over my feet or my feet caught in the grass or something would get me off balance and I would stumble and fall.

Especially in baseball or softball, I would hit the ball and go to run and %50 of the time stumble trying to get to the base. Sometimes in the outfield when going after a ball that would happen too!

When I found this verse I started using it right away, but now I can use it more powerfully because I can use it better now that I took the time to look up the words.

Now it helps even more, not just for running but also for our spiritual walk with the Lord. If we are reading the Bible, going to church, and doing the things of the Lord, it says,  “when we go our steps shall not be straitened (confine, hinder, restrict or put into difficulties especially financial) and when thou runnest thou shalt not stumble (strike your foot against something, slip, stagger, hesitate, tilt, wobble)”

The devil likes to throw difficulties our way to hinder us from reading the Bible, or hinder us from going to church.  The devil likes to try and make us stumble spiritually (sin) and make us feel like it isn’t worth being a Christian because of sin. That is why we have the power of forgiveness!

When we do something wrong we ask for forgiveness and God forgives us!

Satan also likes to try and make us feel constricted in our finances so we might make the choice to Not Give in the offerings at church.

This Verse tells us that when we are serving the Lord our steps we take will not have financial difficulties! God will supply everything we have need of!

That is why we have God’s Word the Bible, to tell us these things so we can trust in the Lord in everything we do. 

We have this verse here to back it up: Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

God will take care of us! So you see these verses are not only for physical needs but also to help us spiritually so we can continue to walk with the Lord. We need to push through those obstacles that the devil likes to throw at us by using the Word of God. It is just like when the football players on the offence push against that line of players on the defense so the runner can go through to the touch down!

We need to push through the devil to run the touch down to heaven!

Here is that verse again, “Proverbs 4:12 “When thou goest thy steps shall not be straitened and when thou runnest thou shalt not stumble.”

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Greater Works!

The Golden Nugget is found from John 14:12

“Verily, Verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me the works that I do shall he do also and greater works than these shall he do because I go unto my Father.”

Here is a story about Jesus and something he did for an example for us.

John 6:2-14, Matthew 14:13-14, 21 Mark 6:40

Jesus fed the 5,000 right after his cousin, John the Baptist, was be-headed. I think at first, Jesus and his disciples wanted to be alone, but Jesus had compassion on the multitude of people that were following him. He healed them and fed them both spiritually and physically.

Imagine this whole property filled with people who are following you. There is no way to cook for all of those people or even go out and buy enough food for them!

Jesus had them sit down in groups of 50 and 100. If you divided just the 5,000 men by 100 that would be 50 groups of just men. There were also women and children that were not counted in these figures!

After they were sitting down, Jesus prayed and blessed the food they had collected from the people and only a boy with a small lunch had food, 5 loaves and 2 fish. When Jesus prayed the food multiplied, and when everyone was done, they did not waste the left-overs! The disciples were taking food to the people and then collecting what was not eaten and they had gathered 12 baskets of food left over. One for each disciple.

I just think of how fun it is for the cooks to cook for the ones we have at Camp Meeting and then for people wait in line to get food is fun!

I know that what Jesus did was not only a miracle, but an example. It says greater works shall we do! Feeding the multitude was a huge thing! Not only was Jesus feeding them physically, he was preaching to them also.

So remember that is says that Greater Works we will do! It doesn’t matter if you are praying for your food or for someone to get a miracle, God will answer and Greater Works will you do! Just believe it!

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Our Golden Nugget!

Romans 8:35, 38, 39

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress or persecution or famine (hunger) or nakedness or peril or sword.

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life nor angels nor principalities nor powers nor things to come

Nor height nor depth nor any other creature (anything else in creation) shall be able to separate us from the love of God which Christ Jesus our Lord.”

So, what is the main point? Nothing can separate you from God’s Love! There is NOTHING in all of God’s creation that can block you or separate you from the love of God! He loves you! You can’t pretend his love isn’t there. It is all around us!

Think of it this way: Just because you are at school, does that mean your parents don’t love you, or that you are too far away that their love is blocked from you?

No! It doesn’t matter if you are at your friend’s house, at the store, a school trip, or even if your parents have a business trip to go on and you can’t go with; your parents love is always there and will never change just because you are apart.

God’s love is greater than that! What about getting sick? A Storm? Going on Vacation? On top of the tallest mountain? In the deepest part of the Ocean? Outer Space?

None of those things can separate you from God’s love!  We still don’t know how deep the deepest part of the ocean is, but God knows! There are places out in space they can’t go either!

There is Absolutely NOTHING that can separate us from God’s love! The only thing in the deepest part of all water are sins! It says that when we ask for forgiveness, God casts it into the deepest part of the Sea (all bodies of water).

So, Who can separate you from God and his love? No one!

What can separate you from God and his love? Nothing!

These verses are very clear that absolutely nothing or no one can take you, separate, block, or hinder you from the love of God.

So the next time you are feeling down and that nobody loves you, remember, God does and nothing can separate you from that. The only reason you feel that way is because the devil only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. He wasn’t to destroy you and make you turn from God, so if he can make you feel lonely and depressed and unloved, then he can make you feel that God doesn’t love you.

You need to stand up and tell the devil that nothing can separate you from God’s love and tell the devil he is a liar and to get out and leave you alone in Jesus Name!

Romans 8:35, 38, 39

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress or persecution or famine (hunger) or nakedness or peril or sword.

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life nor angels nor principalities nor powers nor things to come

Nor height nor depth nor any other creature (anything else in creation) shall be able to separate us from the love of God which Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Separate: apart, by itself, cause to move or be apart, divide, unconnected, disjoined, set apart, isolate, remove

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Time to Study! The Golden Nugget is…

2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth.”

We need to study and be eager and do our utmost best especially with God’s Word. This verse will also help us with our school work. If we are studying and doing our utmost best we won’t be ashamed because we know we did our utmost best and we studied.

Here is another verse about studying. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 “And that ye study to be quiet and to do your own business and to work with your own hands as we commanded you.”

John 14:26 “But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost whom the Father will send in my name he shall teach you all things and bring all things back to your remembrance whatsoever I have said to you.” Psalm 48:14 “For this God is our God for ever and ever He will be our guide even unto death.”

How can God guide us? By His Spirit! Here are seven things to remember:

1.    Study!

2.    Be quiet!

3.    Stay in your own business!

4.    Be filled with the Spirit.

5.    Ask the Holy Ghost to teach you before reading the Bible and doing your school work.

6.    Before answering questions, ask the Holy Ghost to bring back all things to your remembrance the things you need remembering.

7.    Trust God! He will lead you every step of the way!

All of these verses are here to help you in school and with God’s Word. If you are filled with the Spirit, and you have asked him to be your teacher and guide, he will guide you in all things.

Remember it is God’s Spirit inside you and He knows all things from beginning to end. God knows how to do your school work too!

This is why being filled with the Spirit is so important! There are so many things we need guidance in and God is the only one who knows the right direction to take. If we are Trusting in God, He will lead us by his Spirit every step of the way.

We need God’s Spirit to guide us though His Word, in school, and in life. (on the job, in college, driving, sports, everything)

You are constantly learning and studying even when you don’t think you are. There is always something you are learning. If you are letting God and his Spirit help you, the Holy Spirit is your teacher as well as your reminder and guide. He will be there every step of the way.

How do we study? By being quiet and only concentrating on what you are learning. If you are letting other people’s business distract you, then you aren’t really getting anything out of what you are studying.

That is why it says to do your own business and not get into someone else’s. That alone is hard to do sometimes, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, he will lead us and guide us in everything we do!

Before I read the Bible, I always say this, “I thank you Lord that the Holy Spirit is my teacher and my guide. I understand all things and faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.  I thank you Lord that the Holy Spirit will also bring all things back to my remembrance the things I have need of in Jesus Name Amen.”

When I was in school and studying and taking tests I would pray basically the same way. Sometimes I would even get stuck on a question and ask the Holy Spirit to help me and I would skip that question and go back to it so I didn’t waste time thinking on it.

If you are being diligent in studying the Bible, school work, or anything the Holy Spirit is there to bring it back. But if you aren’t studying there won’t be anything there to bring back to you. So, remember that!

2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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*Here is your Golden Nugget:

Children are Special to Jesus!

Psalm 127:3 “Lo, Children are an heritage of the Lord and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

Luke 18:6 (18:15-17)

“But Jesus called them  (the children) unto him and aid, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God’”

Read Matthew 18:1-6 Luke 9:46-48

God’s Word tells us a lot about children. It says we are an heritage of the Lord and his reward! Never once did Jesus push a child away! In fact when the disciples tried to take the children away Jesus stopped them. The parents were binging even babies to Jesus so he could touch them and the disciples rebuked them. Jesus told the parents to let the children come!

Basically saying, “Here let me hold them.” (AMP) “But Jesus called to them (the parents) to Him saying, ‘Allow the little children to come to Me and do not hinder them, for such as these belong to the kingdom of God.” He went on to say, “Whoever does not accept and receive and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child does shall not in any way enter it at all.”

If we can’t accept children we can’t accept the kingdom of God! Just like when the children and babies were crying out “Hosanna to the son of David!” the chief priests and scribes got upset told them they need to “Shut-up”! Jesus had a come-back! He said, “Yea; have ye never read, out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou has perfected praise?”

Why is that? Because children aren’t afraid of their emotions! Children cry, yell, cheer, laugh, sing, and dance. They do it at home, in stores, at church or whenever and they don’t think of where they are at or if it is the right place to do such a thing. They don’t know or understand where or when to do those things. Children don’t really get embraced about things like we do.

This is why the Bible says we need to become like little children because adults think too much. Children don’t stop to think before they shout out for joy in the middle of the library when they get excited about something. Adults know that in a library it doesn’t matter how excited you get, you have to contain your excitement and be quiet. We all know that when something excites you, you want to rejoice now and not wait until later. You have that excitement now!

We need to learn to be excited about church, what God is doing, and about what we read in His Word.

That is why children don’t bother me when they are loud while they are singing the songs in church or if they get dancing before the Lord, or help with offering , or singing a special in church even if they can’t remember all the words. It doesn’t bother me when kids want to step out and give a Word from the Lord or give a message in tongues. Why? Because they are only glorifying God in the only way they know how.

Even Babies when they all of a sudden make a noise in church when it is quiet, I smile knowing that they are praising the Lord, they get quieted by their parents, but really there is no need for that.

Zane is loud, but when he gets into singing and worshiping the Lord, he can get even louder and some have said that he needs to be quieter because he is being a disturbance, but I remind him, that Jesus loves children and loves to hear our praises! I am always full of joy when I see and hear young people, children, and babies, praising the Lord.

Most adults (sad to say) think that children should not be heard or barely seen. I look through God’s eyes and know that He loves the children and understands that they are young.

You need to look through God’s eyes too and realize just how special you are!

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The Golden Nugget is: God to the Rescue! Who would Dare Stand against God?

Romans 8:31 “What shall we then say to these things, if God be for us who can be against us?”

Romans 12:19 AMP says this

“Beloved never avenge yourselves but leave the way open for God’s wrath for it is written Vengeance is mine I will repay says the Lord.”

Psalm 37:39-40 “But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord He is their strength in time of trouble, and the Lord shall help them and deliver them from the wicked and save them because they trust in Him.”

Salvation means the act of saving, protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction, etc.… deliverance from the power and penalty of sin; redemption (rescue, deliverance, escape, exemption, life line, release, restoration, safe keeping)

Is there anyone, even the devil himself that would dare to start a fight against God? Remember, the devil and all his demon friends already tried fighting Jesus and they all got whipped, beaten, and defeated by Jesus and he is God’s Son! They wouldn’t even dare come to God and say, “You want to fight, I can beat your but!”

Who would win? God would! This is why we need to step out of the way and let God do all the work! That is why God’s Word says if our enemy is hungry to feed him, if he is thirsty give him something to drink, if he is naked give him clothes to wear! Romans 13:8 “Owe no man anything but to love one another for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Bless them which persecute you bless and curse not. (12:14) Don’t let evil overcome you, but overcome evil with Good! Romans 12:21

God will take care of them! There is no reason to get revenge! No reason to get them back! That is what our enemy would be expecting, but they never expect you to be nice to them.

Why not give them something they do not expect and blow their pants off!

Remember Salvation is from the Lord and he is your strength in time of trouble. (go over again what Salvation is)

We just need to keep out of God’s way and let Him handle every situation. When that happens, they see God instead of us! And who will dare to come against God? No one! And they won’t come against us because we are God’s children, and God is be for us (before) Get it, if God be for us who can be against us! He is out in front of us, fighting every battle. He is indestructible! Always the winner!

Let’s go over our first verse again:

“Romans 8:31 “What shall we then say to these things, if God be for us who can be against us?”

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The Golden Nugget is…

Hebrews 4:12 “For the Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow and intents of the heart.”

Jeremiah 23:29 “Is not my word like as a fire? Saith the Lord, and like a hammer that breaketh the rock into pieces?

How many of you have tried to smash a rock? I use to take a hammer and pound on little stones just to see if I could break them. After the rock would break, I would look for a bigger one and try it.

That is how God’s word is to our problems. When we speak the Word of God in Jesus Name, our problems and circumstances bust into many pieces. There is no rock (obstacle) that God can’t break!

Philippians 2:10-11

“That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow of those in heaven and of those on earth and of those under the earth and that everyone should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

It doesn’t matter what the situation, every knee will bow in the name of Jesus Christ!

This is just one example Matthew 8:23-27

“And when he was entered into a ship his disciples followed him. And behold there arose a great tempest in the sea insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him and awoke him saying, Lord save us we perish! And he saith unto them, “Why are ye fearful O ye of little faith?” Then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm. But the men marveled saying, “What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!”

You mean to tell me that even the winds and waters have to obey God’s Word?

That’s right! Anything in heaven and of earth has to bow to the Name of Jesus Christ! When Jesus spoke to the winds and the sea, they obeyed him and it happened quickly.

 There was power in the words Jesus spoke and we have that same power when we speak the Word of God in Jesus Name!

Hebrews 4:12 “For the Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow and intents of the heart.”

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Our Golden Nugget is found in James 1:5

“If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him.”

Psalm 119:105 “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

Remember the last time we talked about having more understanding than our teachers, enemies, and ancients?

These verses kind of go along with it. In the first verse that is given, it says if you lack wisdom to ask and God will give it to you. If there is something we do not understand either in school, work, in putting something together, taking something apart to fix it or whatever it is, ask God to give you the wisdom in how to do it!

Maybe you are faced with a decision to make and you don’t know what to choose, just ask God for wisdom! It says in the second verse that was given that His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light onto our path. When we turn to God and His Word for the answers it will be like a light shining on the right choice to make and you will have peace knowing it is the right choice.

Let’s look at King Solomon:

1 Kings 3:5-15

In this passage The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night and God said to Solomon, “Ask what I shall give thee.”

Solomon told God how he showed great mercy to his father David and how he had given David a son to take over the throne and that son being him (Solomon). Solomon said, “ O Lord my God thou has made thy servant king instead of David my father and I am but a little child, I know not how to go out or come in. Thy servant is in the midst of thy people that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people that I may discern between good and bad for who is able to judge this thy so great a people.”

It says that it pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked for understanding and wisdom and to know between good and bad.

God told Solomon, “Because thou has asked this thing and has not asked for thyself long life, neither has asked for riches for thyself, nor has asked the life of thine enemies but asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment, I have done according to thy words and lo, I have given thee a wise and understanding heart so that there was none like thee before thee neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. I have also given thee that which thou has not asked both riches and honour so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. If you walk in my ways to keep my statutes and my commandments as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.”

After that, Solomon woke up and offered offerings unto the Lord.

It wasn’t long after that time that two women fighting over a baby, came to Solomon, and God proved to Solomon that He had given him what he asked for, wisdom and knowledge.

In the natural, Solomon wouldn’t have known who that baby belonged to because they both pleaded for the baby and both claimed it to be their own child. They didn’t have the DNA tests that we have today. It was each woman’s word against each other. There were no other witnesses, video cameras or DNA to bring out the truth!

 God gave Solomon the wisdom and knowledge that he had asked for and because of it, he was able to make the right decision. From that point on Solomon had several people from near and far come to seek the wisdom that God gave him and they didn’t come for a free show, they paid Solomon just to hear what he had to say about their situation. Even the Queen of Sheba came to see King Solomon to seek out his wisdom. She had to come for herself to see everything! He was already rich by then, but she gave him even more riches! She wasn’t the last person to visit him either, many more came.

I encourage each of you to read 1 Kings Chapters 3 though chapter 10. I think you will enjoy it.

Let’s say these verses again: James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him.”

Psalm 119:105 “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

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The Golden Nuggets for learning!

Psalm 119:98 – 100 AMP

“Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies. For your words are always with me. I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers (because of your Word) for Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the (ancients) aged because I have observed and kept your precepts.”

1 Corinthians 2:16 AMP

“For who has known the mind and purpose of the Lord so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ (to be guided by His thoughts and purposes)”

Romans 11:34 AMP

“For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been His counselor?”

Other than Jesus, Daniel and his friends are a good example of this. It says in Daniel 1:17 “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom…”

We can be:

Wiser than our enemies

Have more knowledge and better understanding than all our teachers

More understanding than the ancients (aged or elders)

Why is that? Because we have the mind of Christ! God’s Word says that. Who was the one who instructed Jesus? God did! If we are letting God instruct us, we will understand things, and know more things than what a natural person would.

If we have the mind of Christ, then we have all the wisdom and knowledge of God. We will have it for any time the situation calls for it.

We are not to use this in order to be boastful and prideful and not listen to the advice or teachings of our teachers or pastors, but to use it for God’s glory when there is a time when we need understanding or knowledge about something.

Daniel and his friends used God’s wisdom and knowledge for His glory, not their own.

Remember Jesus when he was 12 years old in the Temple? He was supposed to be going back with his parents after the feast but he was in the temple teaching others. He was asking questions and no one could answer them and he ended up answering his own questions! He was with the elders and doctors of the law and yet they could not answer his questions! Everyone that was listening to him were amazed of the understanding he had and of his answers. They could not believe that this young boy would have such questions and answers that even the elders and doctors did not understand.

Here is the Story of Daniel and his friends: Read Daniel chapter 1

Daniel, Hannaniah, Mishael, Azariah or else known as: Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego

They were only 4 out of thousands of children that were taken from Israel, but unlike the others they chose to follow God and not let fear take over in choosing to do all the sins of the king.

Back in those times the ones who followed God could only eat and drink certain things according to God’s commandments. The king’s ways were NOT God’s ways!

Because they chose to follow God, God gave them favor with the king and gave them skillful wisdom, cunning knowledge, and understanding science.

You can have all wisdom and knowledge also in God’s Word, in school work, on the job, at college, what friends to choose, what husband or wife to look for, what car to buy, what house to live in and where to live, or whatever hobby you like doing. God will give you greater understanding, wisdom, and knowledge so that people will come to you and ask advice.

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What is the Golden Nugget we are learning today?

2 Timothy 2:13 “If we then are faithless, He remains faithful! He cannot deny himself.”

When God makes a promise He keeps it! A lot of times we make promises and have good intentions but our promises can and do get broken more times than what we want to admit.

It isn’t because we want to brake them but because there are circumstances that come up that we have no control over.

Those things hinder us from fulfilling the promises we make.

People also make promises to God but most of the time they can’t even fulfill that!

In the Bible we see where some keep promises and because they do, God rewards their faithfulness.

There also have been some that have broken all their promises to God and God still remains faithful.

That is why this verse says that if we are faithless He (God) remains faithful. Why, because God knows our hearts.

One faithful woman named Hannah wanted a son. She had no children and she prayed and asked God to give her a son. She had made a promise to God that if He would give her a son that she would give him back. She would give him to Eli to have him trained up by the high priest and to become a prophet.

She did exactly that and because of that Samuel was the greatest prophet ever. He was the one who anointed David the shepherd boy to be king.

She kept her promise and God kept his. We also see in another story where there was a special child born to this older couple. They also wanted a child and God gave them one. One that was supposed to keep the vows (rules or promises) in order to be used by God to deliver His people.

His name was Sampson! He broke all the promises he was supposed to keep and yet God continued to use him to bring deliverance to His people. To set them free.

Even when Sampson lost all of his strength and became like a regular man, got his eyes plucked out, and became the laughing stock to the Philistines, when he cried out to God and defeated more Philistines at one time then he did his whole life time. God kept his promise to Sampson and his family, even when Sampson didn’t keep his. God had delivered him and his people from the Philistines!

The best promise of all was when God kept his promise to us when he sent his son Jesus to die for all of our sins and wrong doings. Jesus came to set us free! He didn’t just say he was going to and brake his promise, he kept ALL of his promises. He set us free, took all sickness, pain, suffering, death, sins, delivered us, etc.…

I am always thankful that God has kept his promises. Aren’t You? I am glad God keeps his promise that when we ask for forgiveness, he doesn’t keep bringing it up but forgets it as if it never happened. I am glad that God has given us a chance at eternal life. I am glad that God keeps proving himself faithful to us.

Think about a promise that God has given to you. Has it all been fulfilled yet? If not then keep holding on to that promise! It will be totally fulfilled, because God is always faithful!

2 Timothy 2:13 “If we then are faithless, He remains faithful! He cannot deny himself!”

Deuteronomy 7:9 “Know therefore that the Lord thy God his is God the faithful God which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.”

Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord I change not therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful who shall stablish you and keep you from evil.”

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What Golden Nugget did we dig up today?

It is found in Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men.”

Here are some more verses to go with that:

Colossians 3:17 “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

Colossians 3:24-25 “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance for ye serve the Lord Christ but he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done and there is no respect of persons.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

These verses tell us to do EVERYTHING unto the Lord and not unto men. Do everything to the glory of God!

Every time our moms, dads, siblings, teachers, bosses, babysitters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, pastors or whoever, if they ask us to do something, we should act as though God himself asked us to do it and do it for the Lord.

If we are doing things unto the Lord, the job will always get done with the right attitude. We won’t be complaining and God will see our hearts and reward us accordingly.

Even if it is our schoolwork, if we do it unto the Lord, it will get done because we are doing it for Him. When we play outside just for fun or on a team, if we are playing as if God is our coach, it will give us greater joy and have a better time playing.

We also need to do things the way we have been told to do it. If we don’t do things the way someone tells us to do it, even though we think we may have a better idea or experience in doing it, doing things the way we are told is the right thing to do. It will keep the peace. There won’t be any strife or arguing.

I once knew someone who had a family construction business and all the brothers worked together. Most of the time they got along and got the jobs done, but when one thought they had a better way of doing things, it caused arguments and sometimes hard feelings. They would get upset at one another. If one went ahead and did the job and did it their own way instead of the way they were told to do it, it would cause them to get upset and say things like, “Why didn’t you do it the way I told you to!”

If they would have done their jobs unto the Lord and not unto men, they probably would have gotten along all the time and gotten more work done.

Here is a story from the Bible

Luke 10:38-42 “Now it came to pass as they went that he entered into a certain village and a certain woman named Marth received him into her house and she had a sister called Mary which also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving and came to him and said, Lord dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me!” And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou are careful and troubled about many things. But one thing is needful and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.”

Martha was doing things that were good, but she wasn’t doing them unto the Lord to please him, but to make herself look like she was doing it all, that Mary was being lazy and that she should be working too. Martha started to complain to Jesus about her sister not doing anything, but Mary was doing the right thing. She was listening to Jesus. Martha could have listened to Jesus too, but she only chose to do the things that looked good, not because she was serving Jesus!

Do things unto the Lord!

Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men.”

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Today’s Golden Nugget is:

Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.”

The more we hear the Word the more our faith grows! It all makes more sense to me now! The Pastor always taught us to read God’s Word out loud so we could physically hear it and speak it to our inner man (spirit man).

What happens the more we hear something? We start believing it and passing it on to the next person. If you were to record your spelling list on a recorder and listen to it play over and over, with someone saying the words and spelling them, by the time your test came, you wouldn’t even need someone to give you your list.

The more we read God’s Word the more we hear it and the more it gets into our hearts and minds, the more our faith grows, the more we will believe it, and the more we will use it.

Think of planting a flower. What do you start with? You have the dirt and you have the seed. We are like the dirt and the Bible is like the seed. You have to put the seed into the dirt. You put the Word of God in you by reading it out loud so you can hear it.

What do you do next with your dirt and seed? You have to water it daily, and you have to make sure it gets sunshine.

Little by little you watch it grow into the plant that it is supposed to be. We have to read the Word, speak the Word, and act on the Word in order to see our faith grow just like you see the plant growing.

 We will have the faith knowing that God’s Word is true and it does work! God will complete all that is needed on our behalf to get that which we spoke to come to pass.

We have faith to believe and know God is real and that He does exist. Everything we do has faith in it if we think about it. We have faith knowing that whoever is driving us to school that that is where we are going. We have faith in knowing that every time we go to sit in a chair it is holding us.

We don’t sit in wonder if that chair is going to hold us. That would be doubt. Faith doesn’t sit and wonder is that really going to happen? Is God’s Word really going to work? I can’t see anything happening!

That is why we have to keep reading the Bible, speaking the Bible, and doing what the Bible says, because we learn how faith works. It becomes so real we don’t sit and wonder. It becomes as natural as breathing. The moment you come out of your mother’s womb, you take your first breath of air and ever since then, you breathe naturally. You don’t have to sit there and tell yourself to breathe in and out, your body just does it naturally. That is how faith will work!

Hebrews 11:1, 6 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.

But without faith it is impossible to lease Him for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

If we could see God physically, we wouldn’t need faith. If we already had all the things we prayed for without having to pray then we wouldn’t need faith. We use faith before we receive or get the results.

 Faith sees the answer before it gets here! Just like Elijah and his servant in the story from 1 Kings 18:1, 41-45

“And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year saying, God show thyself unto Ahab and I will send rain upon the earth.”

“And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink for there is a sound of abundance of rain! So Ahab wend up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel and he cast himself down upon the earth and put his face between his knees and said to his servant, Go up now look toward the sea. And he went up and looked and said, there is nothing. And he said, God again seven times.”

“And it came to pass at the seventh time that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot and get thee down that the rain stop thee not. And it came to pass in the mean while that the heaven was black with clouds and wind and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode and went to Jezreel. And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah and he girded up his loins and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.”

By faith Elijah hear the rain! His servant couldn’t see it! Why? Because he wasn’t using faith! It took him 7 times to go and look before he saw even a tiny black cloud! It was already there by faith! Elijah heard the rain by faith! The servant only knew it was there when he saw it. Once that little cloud came it all of a sudden turned the whole sky black and there was the storm!

The more you hear God’s Word the more your faith will become reality!

Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.”

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The Golden Nugget we are sharing with you today is…

Psalm 91:11

“For He shall give His angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways.”

Another version in the Bible called the Amplified says it this way… “For He will give His angels especially charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways (of obedience and service).”

God has given us angels for many different uses and one way is for protection.

You might as well say our own personal body guards! One on each side.

It says He will give His angels Charge Over You! They are to keep you in ALL your ways. God has especially assigned angels to us!

They are not chintzy little things that fly around in the air as they show in movies or cartoons where you have a good angel and bad angel sitting on each side of your shoulder.

Do you really think an angel like that would be able to protect us? No!

Angels are mighty and powerful! In this next verse it tells us we have MIGHTY angels!

2 Thessalonians 1:7 “…and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His Mighty Angels,”

It also says, in the first verse we read, that they are in obedience to us according to God’s Word. They cannot do anything that is against God’s Word.

Sorry kids, you can’t tell them to rob a bank or grab you candy off the shelf in the store and bring it to you. That is not lined up with God’s Word because the Bible says Thou shalt not steal!

And No, you can’t have them beat someone up just because you do not like them. However, they will protect you if need be. If someone were to be beating you up and you ask Jesus and the angels for help, they will help you.

Angles are there for our protection. When we are traveling on vacation, going to school, shopping, playing outside, spending the night at a friend’s, going to a movie theater, or whatever it may be, we are to charge our angels forth to protect us and keep us safe. It is something you need to do every day not just once in your life, but all the time.

You can command your angels like this: Angels, I command you in the Name of Jesus to surround me and protect me wherever I go in Jesus Name Amen. Or, Thank you Father that you have given your angels charge over me to keep me and protect me in all my ways. Amen.

Now days, it may not even be safe to walk a mile down the road, but if you had to walk for some reason, like home from school, you can charge your angels to protect you and keep you safe and they will.

You can also charge angels around others like this: I thank you Father that my parents angels are surrounding them and protecting them as they are working in Jesus Name, I thank you Lord that the angels are protecting my brother or my sister as they are in college, I thank you Lord that my angels are surrounding me and protecting me and keeping me safe as I sleep tonight or playing in this sport in Jesus Name, I thank you Lord that your angels are surrounding us and protecting us as we go on this trip in Jesus Name.

As long as you are using your angels right, they will be there for you.

Noelle’s youngest brother was trapped in ice once right here on the church property! There was a water hole like a little pond and it froze over. They were thinking of going ice skating on it, so he went down when no one knew he had gone down there, and he had his bike with him checking on the ice. Well, it wasn’t frozen enough because when he was in the middle of it, he fell through and the water was past his waste. He had his bike on one arm and stuck in the ice in the middle of the pond. He did not have the strength to make it out on his own, probably would have died if he didn’t call out to his angles for help. He said that when he asked Jesus and his angels to help him, it was like someone had lifted him out of the ice and took him to safety.

His angles were right there waiting for his command! They didn’t sit and make a plan of how to get him out, they just did!

I don’t know the other thoughts that were running through his head but I can imagine he was thinking he was going to die out there because no one knew where he was. So remember, put your angels to work!

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*More Golden Nuggets!

1 Peter 2:19-23, 3:17-19

(20) “For what glory is it if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? But if when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently this is acceptable with God.”

(19-23) For this is thankworthy if a man for conscience toward God endure grief suffering wrongfully.

For what glory is it if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? But if when ye do well and suffer for it ye take it patiently this is acceptable with God.

For even hereunto were ye called because Christ also suffered for us leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps:

Who did no sin neither was guile found in his mouth:

Who when he was reviled, reviled not again when he suffered, he threatened not but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously.

For it is better if the will of God be so that ye suffer for well doing than for evil doing.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit.

By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison:”

At some point in our life, we have done something wrong and accept the punishment that we know is coming and well deserved. We take it patiently. I know there also have been times when we get falsely accused and punished for it. When it isn’t our fault, it is hard to take it patiently, hard to accept.

“We didn’t deserve it! It isn’t fair! Why am I the one getting punished for what they did?”

These verses tell us that even if we do get falsely accused, to accept the punishment anyways, take it patiently. We are to follow Jesus’ example.

What did Jesus do for us? He took every ones sins, sickness, and pain and put it on the cross. He was punished for us so we didn’t have to be punished! He never once put up a fight or have a plan for revenge! A lot of times if someone does something to us and we get in trouble, we plan a revenge, but Jesus did not do that. We are to follow his example!

It says, “Christ suffered for us leaving us an example…who did NO SIN…neither was guile found in His mouth…when He suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth (took it patiently)…it is better to suffer for well doing than for evil doing…Christ also hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring us to God.”

Taking on someone else’s punishment is a hard thing to bring yourself to do. Why should we take someone else’s punishment when they clearly deserve it?

Did we deserve it when Jesus took our punishment? No! Jesus did it for us so we can know His love and be brought to his Father God.

What does it accomplish by taking on someone else’s punishment? The person who knew they did wrong will always wonder why you did that and why you didn’t tattle on them.

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did He let them beat him? Why did Jesus allow them to put a crown of thorns on his head, spit on him, and hit him? Because He loves us! He didn’t want us to suffer a great punishment. So we could come to God!

If Jesus never did any of those things, never died on the cross, and take all of the pain, sickness, and disease away, we would never really know his true love. If he called out to the angels to save him, they would have saved him. But then we would have always had the question in the back of our minds: Does Jesus really love me like He says He does?

That is why Jesus went through with dying on the cross because action speaks louder than words! That is why we know people love us, not only do they say it, but also by their actions! So Remember that!

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Where are we getting our Golden Nugget today?

Proverbs 20:11 “Even a child is known by his doings whether his work be pure (out of innocence) and whether it be right.”

 And James 4:17 “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not to him it is sin.”

I didn’t fully understand the first verse until now. I always wondered why it says pure and right.

When it is talking about a child’s work being pure, it is talking about innocence. The child might be doing something wrong, but because they are little, they don’t know better and they are innocent.

If a little toddler, still in diapers, runs around outside in just their diaper and then takes it off they don’t know better and therefor their actions are considered pure, innocent.

If adults were to run around in their underwear, they would know it is wrong and their actions were not pure, innocent.

Once a child has learned right from wrong, then their actions are no longer innocent.

 Like when they know that hitting is wrong, but they do it when they get upset about something.

That is why we have this other verse: “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not to him it is sin.”

It tells us if we know what the right and good thing is to do and we do the opposite, it is sin to us.

How many of you have heard the saying, “You are old enough to know better” I know I did when I was a kid and I tell other children that now too.

If a kid comes up to you and kicks you and you do it back to him, you get in trouble because you knew better.

You could even say the verse like this: If you know that it is wrong to do something and you do it anyways, it is a sin to you to do it.

In the story about Saul, he didn’t know what he was doing was wrong. He didn’t know that persecuting the Christians was wrong. In fact, he thought he was doing God a favor.

When he found out that what he was doing was wrong, he changed and then his name became Paul and was one of the greatest evangelist ever!

Everywhere Paul went, people were afraid of him because of what he did. It wasn’t by coincidence that when he became a Christian, that they were after him to kill him. He escaped and only went through a lot of things because he thought he owed it to God because he used to kill the Christians and put them in jail. He thought that it was the least he could do for what he did.

If he would have kept on persecuting the Christians after he knew what he was really doing, then he would have been sinning and he would have never been saved from everything he went though.

2 Corinthians 11:24-33 (I will read if time)

Proverbs 20:11 “Even a child is known by his doings whether his work be pure (out of innocence) and whether it be right.”

 And James 4:17 “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not to him it is sin.”

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Today’s Golden Nugget is found in Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

I am going to give you some more verses to go with that.

Verses 2-3

“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with swelling thereof, Selah.”

These verses tell us a lot. God is our refuge! Refuge means a shelter, or protection from danger, trouble, etc.… a place of safety a shelter. This is telling us no harm can come our way! God protects us from any kind of danger this can be both physically and mentally if you think about it.

God is our strength! Strength means: quality or state of being strong, bodily or muscular power, vigor, mental power, force or vigor.

God is our strength for us, we don’t need to try to be strong, God is our strength! Just let him handle everything.

Even if you are weak mentally God will make you strong mentally!

Things are going to happen in the world that may be scary like war, earthquakes that split the earth in half, tornadoes in places where there isn’t really tornadoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, mass shootings in schools, movie theaters, malls, wide known events, concerts, etc.… We need to know and believe God is our refuge and strength!

When the disciples were in the boat to cross the Sea to go to the other side, they got scared because of the storm even though Jesus was right there in the boat! They thought they were going to die!

Jesus was sleeping and they woke him up in fear crying “Master don’t you care that we are going to die!!!

Jesus simply stood up and rebuked the winds and the waves. Everything calmed down and it was as if there was no storm at all.

Just as Jesus was in the boat, He is in our hearts, and there is no reason for you to be afraid or worried about anything!

From a test in school to the end of the world, Jesus is always right there with you. Is all we have to do is speak to our situation in the Name of Jesus Christ! Have faith in Jesus! Don’t be like the disciples in fear, be like Jesus! He is in you!

Here is that verse again: Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

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The Golden Nugget for today is:

James 4:7, 8, 10

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands ye sinners purify your hearts ye double minded.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He shall lift you up.”

In Matthew chapter 4, Jesus had to resist the devil just like we have to. Jesus was drawing nigh (close) to God and humbling himself in the sight of the Lord.

 Jesus had just gotten done fasting (going without food) for 40 DAYS! In that time of fasting, Jesus was praying and seeking his Heavenly Father. Preparing himself for the work he was to do on earth.

Here is that story:

Matthew 4:1-11

“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights he was afterward hungered. And when the tempter (the devil) came to him he said, “If thou be the Son of God command that these stones be made bread.” But Jesus answered and said, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple and saith unto him, “If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down for it is written: He shall give his angels charge concerning thee and in their hands they shall bear thee up lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” Jesus said unto him, “It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord they God.” Again the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them and saith unto him, “All these things will I give thee if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, “Get thee hence Satan! For it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord they God and him only shalt thou serve.” Then the devil leaveth him and behold angels came and ministered unto him.”

See, Jesus was tempted just like we are. We are just like him. He got hungry just like we get hungry. That is why one of the temptations was with food. How many people are tempted with food even when they are on a so-called diet? He set an example for us to follow. He resisted the devil and the devil had no choice but to flee from him. The devil was trying to get Jesus to think of himself and to miss-use the power and authority that God gave to Him. The best part is, Jesus resisted the devil and submitted to God and the devil had no choice but to flee! That proves the devil didn’t have power! Jesus had the power over satan! And guess what? We have that power too!

Also God lifted him up by sending angels to minister unto him.

After a battle like that, we need ministering too. We can get it through the Word of God (Bible) or through our Pastor and other ministers of God. They are there to lift us up and encourage us and make us stronger. Reading God’s Word makes us stronger too.

In order to resist the devil every time, we need to know the Word of God. We need to really know the truth so the devil cannot lie to us. God’s Word is Truth! It is Spirit and it is Life!

Let’s say these verses again!

James 4:7, 8, 10

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands ye sinners purify your hearts ye double minded.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He shall lift you up.”

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The Golden Nuggets for today are:

Matthew 19:30 “But many who are first will be last and the last first.”

Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.”

These verses go together because if we want to be first then we need to put God first!

We need to make sure that our desires, wants, needs are last and to make sure we are putting God first place in our lives.

If we do that, then God will make us first! He will take care of everything for us from our needs to our wants. God can make us top of our class. He can make us the best player in the sports we play, the best reader, the winner of the race, etc.

When we get older God will make us the best at our job. He can even get you first in a line. If you are in a store and the lines are long, God can put it in someone’s heart to let you go ahead of them. Or any kind of a line that you have to wait in.

No matter what the occasion may be, God will put you on the top, if you are putting Him first place in your life.

Putting God first place means, before anything else, you are reading your Bible and or praying. If you are spending time with God first He will make sure you have time for everything else that you want or need to do.

Don’t forget about the first part of this verse where it says that those who are first will be last. If you are purposely making yourself first, eventually you will be last. A lot of times, the ones on top of the world so to speak are never happy because their success isn’t what they thought it would be. They pushed others out of the way to get there. Hurt someone’s feelings. Spent all their time trying to get to the top only to realize once they did all their time was wasted and not worth it because they gave up something or someone to have it. You see parents who became rich and yet their kids never really knew them. They may have said, I did it all for you so you could have a good life, but they didn’t realize how much they missed out until it was too late. Their kids grew up without them and moved out while they were trying to make it to the top.

When we do it God’s way, He will bring us to the top without missing all of the important things. When it said to seek first the kingdom of God it says all those other things will be added to us. Whatever those things may be, by seeking God first He will give us those things.

Zane has had firsthand experience with that. When he gets up and reads his Bible first, he has all the time he wants after that to watch TV, study, play outside, play video games, or whatever it is he wants to do. There have been times when he hasn’t read his Bible first and he quickly found out that he didn’t have time to read it at all or even do everything that he wanted to do.

God is always faithful, and that is why we need to try our best to be faithful. God never lets us down!

Read Matthew 20:1-16

Let’s say these verses again:

Matthew 19:30 “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.”

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Today the Golden Nugget it:

Proverbs 18:24 “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

This verse tells us in order to have or keep friends, we must be friendly towards others.

BUT…… There is a best friend that everyone can have. His Name is Jesus! It says there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. That friend is Jesus! He is always with you no matter what.

Our friends can move away, or we might be the ones moving, but that doesn’t mean you stop being friends. You may not be able to see them or talk to them, but the next time you do, you will still be friends.

A lot of times, if we have a brother or sister, they are our friends. They will always be there, but sometimes our friends can get upset with us or us with them. That is never fun. That always makes us feel terrible.

The good news is, Jesus will never get mad at us because when we do something wrong, Jesus simply forgives us and reacts with love and compassion. Our friends or family don’t always act with love and compassion especially if we are telling them we are sorry for something we did. Sometimes it is hard for us to forgive them or for them to forgive us. That is why having Jesus as our best friend is better than anything else.

I also know that when you go to a new place (church, school, and town) or if you are on a new team, you might be shy meeting new people. Just remember that you need to be the friendly one. If someone is rude to you just shake it off and treat them kindly anyways. It might just change the way they treat others.

The main thing is to remember that Jesus is always your friend!

Let’s say this verse again:

Proverbs 18:24 “A man who has friends must himself be friendly but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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Today’s important Golden Nugget is:

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

This verse is very important for you to know because it is telling you that as your parents/guardians, pastors, and teachers we are all training you up in the way we believe is right.

When it comes to the pastors, they are training you up in the way God is directing them to through the Word of God.

When you get old enough, you will be on your own and you will know what to do.

Your teachers are training you up in school. They are helping you to learn the things you need to learn in order to someday graduate and go to college or get a job.

Your parents are training you up at home. Most parents teach their children to brush their teeth when they are little until they can do it on their own, clean up their toys and clothes, do laundry, cook, clean, wash dishes, and even drive a car.

When you get out on your own you will need to know how to take care of yourself. It is not easy learning it all on your own. It is a lot easier if someone teaches you all the tricks.

A lot of children like to complain that their parents make them do chores, but even if they do not realize it, they are doing what the Bible says by training you up.

We all make choices. Some are good and some are bad, but we learn from them as well. Our parents have already been there and done that, so when it comes to telling us what is right or wrong we need to listen. They could be telling us a way to do something in a certain way because they have already experienced it and know that by experience this is what worked.

As Children we need to be teachable and know that what our parents, teachers, and pastors are trying to teach us is to help us so that we can learn the things we need to.

That is why Ephesians 6:1-3 Says this: “Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Honor thy father and mother which is the first commandment with promise that it may be well with thee and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

This goes along perfectly with what we are teaching you today. We have to trust knowing that our parents and pastors are teaching us the right things, and obey them.

One day you will grow up and you will be the parents of your own children and you will have to train them up in the way you believe is best.

Let’s say that verse again:

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

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When David the shepherd boy, he had a lot of things to be scared of. Lions, bears, and even King Saul when he wanted to kill David. God gave David this “Golden Nugget” to write to us:

Psalm 56:3 “What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.”

David wrote that because there were times when he probably was afraid and God told him to just trust in Him. David wrote that to inspire us that we do not need to be afraid of anything!

John wrote us this:

1John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love castesth out fear; because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love”

1John 4:8 “God is love” He is perfect! Therefore we have perfect love! Remember the fruit of the spirit begins with Love!

Paul wrote this in a letter to Timothy:

2Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us s spirit of fear, but of power, LOVE, and a sound mind.”

These are just a few verses about fear, but it is clear to you that God doesn’t want you to be afraid. Why? Because fear has torment! God doesn’t want you to be in torment!

Other words for torment are:

Bother, devil, harass, hound, irritating, nag, pain, provoke, tease, torture, trouble, worry, hell, misery, suffering

These are just a few words that mean the same thing as torment, but it gives you a better understanding of what torment is.

A long time ago I knew someone who was very afraid of lightning and thundering storms. So afraid they couldn’t sleep! If they heard the faintest sound of thunder or saw the flash of lightning, especially at night, they would find someplace to hide. (Most of the time under their bed in a blanket) They even broke a window once because of it. They thought it would be better to have it closed but not because of rain, but because of the lightning and thundering. They were so frantic (freaking out) and couldn’t get it closed and started banging on the window trying to close it and somehow they punched a hole in the window, gave up on it and went under the bed with my blankets! They was so afraid, that in one of our Prophetic Camp Meetings (under our big tent) we started having a thunderstorm and a in a big tent and you don’t have a bed to hide under. This person was freaking out! Crying, shaking, running, and around looking like a total idiot! They didn’t realize the devil had a hold on them! They didn’t understand that they didn’t have to feel afraid. The Pastor noticed it and instantly he went to them and prayed for them and cast the spirit of fear out and commanded the peace of God to come over them and instantly they were free, calm and never again afraid! Storms came and they remembered that God had set them free, and they were not going to allow that fear back in! The devil did not have victory! Now they watch the lightning and listen to the thunder out on the front porch!

When we get free from fear or anything, the devil will try to come at us again to see if we allow it to come back. That is why we use God’s “Golden Nuggets” in His Word to keep out those things we do not want!

Let’s Say these verses again!

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.” Psalm 56:3

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” 1John 4:18

“For God hath not given us a spirit of fear but of power love and a sound mind.” 2Timothy 1:7

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Here is your “Golden Nugget”!

1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world”

Other words for overcome are these:

Overthrow, prevail, triumph over, beat, best, better, conquer, crush, defeat, lick, master, overpower

God has already overcome all of your problems! He overthrew, triumphed over, crushed, and defeated, all of your problems! He has caused the devil to lick the dust! God is the best, he is the master, better than all the rest!

That is why we are the best of the best, we don’t let the problems rule over us! We rule over them because God already took care of it for us!

We also have Psalm 60:12 “Through God we shall do valiantly: for He it is that shall tread down our enemies!”

Valiantly means: Heroic, courageously we are fearless!

So because of God, you are heroic, you are fearless, you are courageous! God has already tread down our enemy!

Both of these verses go hand in hand because God is the “HE” that is in “US”. The “he” that is in the “world” is the devil and all of the problems, sicknesses, diseases, and even death that people experience.

These verses tell you that you will do valiantly! You have overcome all of those things because God already did it for you!

So, look at these verses this way: Greater is God that is in you, than the devil in the world; through God you will do valiantly, God will tread down all your enemies!

All the things the devil throws at you, God has already taken it down! Think of yourself as a dart board and the devil trying to throw darts at you, and think of God as knocking all of the darts down.

The darts are sickness, disease, fear, poverty (being poor), having trouble in school, not doing anything right, causing you to get into trouble, not sleeping, and everything that is opposite of good.

Who would want to be a dart board and just let the devil hit you with darts? Not me! That is why these verses are important. It tells you that you have the power to stand up against the devil. How do those darts get knocked down? By speaking God’s Word and allowing God to knock them down!

So, when sickness is all around you, speak God’s Word against it and God will stop that dart from hitting you! Say, “In Jesus Name I Have already overcome you sickness, because Great is He that is in me than any sickness that is in the world! God has already taken sickness away, therefore it does not belong to me in Jesus Name!”

What if it is schoolwork or a sport you are in? It doesn’t matter because through God you will do valiantly! He will help you be the best of the best! Just allow God to help you!

Let’s say these verses again.

1John 4:4 “Ye are of God little children and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

Psalm 60:12 “Through God we shall do valiantly; for He it is that shall tread down our enemies.”

God's Treasure Chest (Finding Golden Nuggets in the Bible part 5)

Let’s start out with Galatians 5:22-23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering (Patience) Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance: against such there is no law.”

All of these characteristics are contained in one bag! We have them all!

Think of an apple, you have the pealing, the apple, and the core which holds the seeds. Most people when they go to an apple orchard, pick an apple and eat it along with picking the apples to keep. They don’t have a peeler on hand, they have to eat the pealing and then the fruit on the inside.

Even the seeds can be put to use! People can use those seeds to plan them and more trees will grow to re-produce fruit.

If you feel like you don’t have the fullness of God’s Fruit, then start eating the full thing! Don’t leave out the peeling and re-plant those seeds!

Ask God to help you. If you have Love, you have Joy. If you have Joy, you have Longsuffering!

You can’t have the apple without the peeling! You can’t have the apple without the seeds! What would an apple be without the inside? What would the apple be without the flavor?

It wouldn’t be an apple at all! Just like we can’t have any of the Fruit of the Spirit without all of its characteristics! If you have one you have them all! It is just putting them to use!

How do we put it all into practice? Ask God to help you use your fruit that He has given you to its fullness! If you don’t have Joy, ask God to help you. If you have trouble being patient, ask God. Maybe you need to be more Gentle, more Loving and Kind or maybe you need to have peace.

God will help you learn how to eat the full apple! Just ask Him to help you. By asking God to help you, you are learning to eat the whole thing. Next after you eat the apple, you have to plant the seeds. How do you plant Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, and Temperance?

By using it and showing others and telling others about it. They might even ask you, “How do you show that person kindness when he is mean to you?” “How can you have peace when all of these scary things are all around you? Maybe you see someone who is not joyful, you can plant those seeds by telling them that they don’t have to be sad, but they can be full of Joy if they ask God for joy.

You have all of those things, because you have the Fruit of the Spirit! Everything is contained in ONE FRUIT!  You can’t have one without the other! It would be like trying to eat a gooey caramel that is chocolate coated and trying to pick off the chocolate and just eating that caramel. If you tried to pick off that chocolate, that gooey caramel would run all over you!

In the end you wouldn’t have anything except for the little bit of sticky caramel to lick off your fingers! What would the fun in that be? It would end up a sticky mess!

So remember, you have the whole fruit! Don’t let the devil or someone lie to you saying you don’t have it! God’s Word is full of “Golden Nuggets” for every situation!

Let’s say these verses together!

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is Love Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance: against such there is no law.”

God's Treasure Chest (Finding Golden Nuggets in the Bible part 4)

Today’s Golden Nugget is:

Psalm 4:8

“I will both lay me down in peace and sleep for thou, Lord only makest me dwell in safety.”

This “Golden Nugget” gives you peace to sleep even if someone or something tries to scare you. Even if you have bad dreams, this says you will lie down and sleep in peace!

Maybe you are afraid of the dark, or being in a room all by yourself. Maybe there is a medical reason for your lack of sleep. Maybe you just feel like you can’t sleep. This verse will help you to sleep in peace because doctors don’t always have the answers, but God’s Word does!

Also Proverbs 3:24 says this: When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down and they sleep shall be sweet.”

I am glad we have these verses to help us sleep. We can sleep in peace knowing that God is always there to keep us safe and it will be sweet. We won’t have a hard time sleeping if we turn to God and use the “Golden Nuggets” from His Word!

Sometimes we allow ourselves to watch movies that can give us bad dreams. Even though it was our fault for watching them, God can still give us sweet sleep. Ask God to forgive you for watching that movie and to give you sweet sleep.

It is important that we do not allow bad things to enter our minds. Those bad things can cause us to be afraid of things that we shouldn’t be afraid of.

I know someone who had a hard time sleeping, when they finally moved into a house of their own. They had to sleep in that house with their little baby all alone, because their husband worked at night.

She was able to use these verses to give her peace at night while she was sleeping, and it really does work!

I know a lot of kids are afraid of the dark because of what their parents or friends say just to be funny. They might say things like: “If you don’t go to sleep the boogey man will get you” or “There are monsters under your bed or in your closet that will come and get you” or “You better keep this night light on, it gets scary in the dark”.

All those lies that other kids and even parents tell them, just to be funny, are not always funny to us. The devil likes using those things to get you to not sleep.

That is why God’s word is filled with every answer! All of His “Golden Nuggets” are there for us to use every day, even for sleeping!

So, the next time you feel like you can’t sleep, no matter what the reason is, remember, what God’s “Golden Nuggets” are:  

Let’s say them!

Psalm 4:8 “I will both lay me down in peace and sleep for thou, Lord only makest me dwell in safety”

And Proverbs 3:24 “When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down and they sleep shall be sweet.”

God's Treasure Chest (Finding Golden Nuggets in the Bible) Part 3

Good Morning Everyone!

God wants that kind of relationship where you acknowledge Him and ask his opinion on everything and talk to Him. He will always be there when you need help, but He wants to be more than just a call for help.  So…If you trust in the Lord with all your heart and not in your own understanding, and in all your ways acknowledge Him. He will direct your path! Let’s say that verse again!

God’s Treasure Chest! (Finding the Golden Nuggets in the Bible) Part 2

Colossians 1:16-17

For by him (God) 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 (and exist)  by him and for him. And He (God) is before all things, and by him all things consist (held together). Let’s say these verses together. (Repeat Colossians 1:16-17

These verses are special because they clearly tell us that God created everything. If it weren’t for God, we wouldn’t even exist! Nothing would! It wasn’t a big bang and we didn’t come from monkeys or any other thing. If we came from monkeys, wouldn’t we see monkeys turning into humans still today? And if you die, you don’t become another baby re-born, you can’t come back as plants or animals either! There is no such thing as reincarnation!

We can go all the way back to Genesis chapter 1. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis chapters 1-2 Read if time)

John 1:1-5 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehended it not.

From beginning to end, it proves that God made the world and everything in it. All of these amazing things are because of God. Even inventors, God gave wisdom and knowledge to in order to create things. All of science is in the Bible. It talks about the stars and how they all have names and how the signs in the heavens are for season and telling of time, and for predicting things to come.

Let’s repeat Colossians 1:16-17

For by him (God) were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they by thrones, or dominions, or principalities or powers: all things were created (and exist) by him and for him. And he (God) is before all things, and by him all things consist (held together).

God’s Treasure Chest! (Finding the Golden Nuggets in the Bible) Part 1

When we read God’s Word it is full of Golden Nuggets! For every situation, there is a solution in God’s Word! So let’s fill our treasure boxes with God’s Golden Nuggets!

I am going to start out with Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”

Now let’s say that together! (Repeat Verse)

When you find yourself in a place where you feel like it is impossible or like you can’t do it, just dig up this treasure (golden nugget) out of the Bible and use it! There is nothing you can’t do or accomplish when you are relying on God to help you! It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, God will help you.

If you are a baby learning to roll over, crawl, talk, or walk God is there helping you.

If you are in school and learning things seems difficult, God is there to help you. Maybe you are learning a new sport and trying out for the team, God will help you.

Anything you are doing, God will help you. Just remind yourself of this verse: “I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ which strengthens me!” When God is giving you the strength, nothing is impossible! You will quickly see that God’s supernatural ability will take over and you will wonder why you made such a fuss over it.

How many of you fuss over doing new things in school, or doing a job your parents or guardians have asked you to do? If you just let God help you, He will and you will find your task much easier than expected.

God has given us teachers, parents, guardians, pastors, etc. to help us and teach us ways to do things. So let them help you. Don’t ever have the attitude of I can’t because that will only make you a failure. You can do it! You can win! You are capable!

Let’s say that verse again all together. “I Can Do All Things Through Christ which strengthens me!”

Today’s Golden Nugget is:

Philippians 4:19

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Let’s say that together! (Repeat verse)

This Golden Nugget tells us God will take care of us! Everything we need, God will supply! This verse can work in many ways and in many different situations!

When I was a kid, I could think of many things that I was definitely in need of. From a child to an adult, there will always be something you will need.

If it is something that money would require to buy, or having more time. God will supply for you! Maybe you know someone else in need and you just want to help them out. You can speak God’s Word in any situation and He will fulfill it.

The question is, what are you doing about it? Are you just sitting there complaining of the things you don’t have that you need, or are you doing what this verse says? It says God will supply all that you have need of according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Are you praising God or are you pouting about it?

Let God know that you are in need: “God you see that I have need of new shoes and my parents don’t have the money to go out and buy them. It says in Your Word that you will supply my every need, so I thank you Father that you will see to it that I have the shoes that I need in Jesus Name.”

Whatever the need is, God knows, but he wants you to ask for it and thank him for it and leave it in His hands to take care of it.

I have known people who have been in need of food and they trusted in God to supply their need. And guess what? One morning when their dad was getting ready to go to work, he walked out to the garage and it was full of bags of groceries! They really didn’t have the money to go out and buy all those groceries and their cupboards were pretty bare looking, but God supplied for them!

Just believe and rely on God, and He will take care of you! Let’s say that verse one more time: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

We Win in the End

Some times the news on TV or the things we hear causes us to fear. Fear is not of God. He has not given us a spirit of fear. He has given us a sound mind, and peace. What we need to realize is, that we are living in the Last Days and the Bible says certain things shall come to pass. BUT, if we read His book, the Bible, we find out that we win. We find out that God has promised not to pour out His wrath on His children. That's us! Before His wrath is poured out, He has promised to remove the Church. Those who go through that awful time, are those who refuse to receive Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives. They make the choice to stay and suffer the penalty for not receiving Jesus as Lord. If we have received Jesus Christ as our Lord, we do not go through that awful time. Plus, He has promised to take us through this time we are now living in. He will protect us, feed us, heal us, provide for us and care for us. We are not of this world He tells us, we are of His kingdom and He is our Lord and King. Now, the world, not us, will go through this time without His help, or protection. They will suffer some through the birth pains, but they can repent anytime they desire and get saved. They could be supplied for just like us if they would only receive Jesus as Lord. They could be protected by God if they would receive Jesus as Lord. But because they do not, they go through what the Bible calls "Birth Pains." Everyone knows that is not fun and it can be very dangerous at times. Plus, the closer they get to the wrath of God, the harder the birth pains become. But for us, we do not go through this! We are here for it, but God does not allow this time to be a hard time if we are believing Him and trusting in Him. We go through this victoriously! God will be with us every step of the way. He has promised us that when we call out to Him, He will answer us. He even answers before we ask! His love will strengthen us. Now that does not mean we will not feel some of this, but that we will go through it victoriously! If God is for us, who can stand against us? So remember, we win! 

"Father, I ask you to always remind all my friends that we win. That you are always there for us. Your protection is there for us, because we are Your children. We love You Father and we know Your Word is always true. Thank You. I also know I have received this request for Jesus said if I asked you anything in His Name, You would do it. Therefore I know I have the answer. Thank You Father and thank You Jesus, we love you."

Remember that I am here to help you! If you need any help whatsoever, please just come to the chat site and ask me. Or, you can write me with the addresses on this web page and I will answer you. Together we will get your answers and see the victory God has given to us every time. Remember that I am here to help you. I love all of you and I want to be here just for you. So please come and lets see the victory come that you need.

Scripture for the week: Psalm 44:7

but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame.

This week's question is:

What does Proverbs 4:22 say?

Last week's Question: 

Why was  John cast in prison by King Herod? (Hint: found in Mark chapter 6)

Answer: "For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife."

Congratulations to: Andy, GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY ; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister Or; Tod , NM

Chase him, Not him You!

In the Book of James, James tells us to draw close to God. If we will submit ourselves therefore unto God, we can resist the devil and he will flee from us (James 4:7).  Usually, Christians are running from the devil. They tell everyone what he is doing to them. Yet, God's Word tell us just the opposite.  When Jesus died and went to Hell in our place, He paid the total price for our sins, defeated the devil. Plucked his teeth and may him just a roaring lion with no teeth. He took away the keys to hell, and death and made a show of the devil openly so all could see. Then Jesus gave unto us, all power and authority. We are the overcomers! The devil has to flee from us! Once we know who we are in Christ Jesus, we do not need to run away anymore, we run to the battles. We take our authority and we chase the devil and all his demons off and they flee! It is time for the Joshua generation to rise up and take their places in the family of God. We are the head and not the tail, we are above not underneath. But if we do not know who we are, how can we ever rise up and be all God has said we can be in His Word? It is time for us to get into the Word of God like never before! It is time we take our place as heirs to God's throne. We are joint heirs with Jesus. That means we can do all He did because He lives in us, empowers us and lives His life through us. We are cast-a - ways!  The devil has made Christians afraid of him and his so-called-power which he does not have. He is a powerless, defeated foe. Do you know who you are in Jesus? Have you ever read in God's Word who you are? God is not a man that He can lie! His Word never goes out and returns void but it always does what it has been sent to do. Jesus made you the victor and He is not only in you, but He stands behind you to fulfill all He side you could do. No wonder the Bible tells that the greater one lives in us. Greater is He that is in you, then he that is in the world. The devil and his demons are in the world; Jesus is in us.  The Bible asks us this question. If God is for you, who can stand against you? The answer; Nobody! 

"Father, I ask You to reveal these truths to my friends hearts, so they can be and do all You have said they could be and do. I thank You for that! I know that You are doing this right now because Jesus told me that whatever I asked You in His Name, You would do it. Thank You Father, Amen

Remember that I am here to help you! If you need any help whatsoever, please just come to the chat site and ask me. Or, you can write me with the addresses on this web page and I will answer you. Together we will get your answers and see the victory God has given to us every time. Remember that I am here to help you. I love all of you and I want to be here just for you. So please come and lets see the victory come that you need.

Scripture for the week: 

Each week I will ask you a question from the Bible. The first one to write me, (we will go by the date mailed) or come on the chat and give me the right answer before I post it, I will send you $2.00.  I am waiting for your answer! If you win, don't forget 20 cents belongs to God! 

This week's question is:

Last week's Question: 

Why was  John cast in prison by King Herod? (Hint: found in Mark chapter 6)

Congratulations to: Andy, GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY ; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister Or; Tod , NM

Waiting Before God

When God tells us, “when you have done everything to stand, Stand”, He is giving to us, the secret of how to win every battle. Waiting is where the battle is won in the spiritual realm. Waiting and keeping our eyes on God and His promises. This is when we can boldly confess God’s Word; “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust” (Psa. 91:2), and wait and watch as God fights our battles for us, or brings our prayers into being. He changes things for us. Changing things can take time. If you are rebuilding your house for example, it takes time to change it from what it was to what you want it to be. We have to be patient and wait for it to be complete, and then we can enjoy that completeness. An apple pie does not taste like an apple pie when it is being made, but wait until it is finished, and WOW!  True, at times it seems hard to wait and we want to rush things. But with spiritual things as well as most natural things, that only makes it worse; and does not work.  God said in Proverbs 3:5 (Good News Translation) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.” Always remember, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible” (Mark 10:27). That is why it is so important to wait on God. Let God do it. The devil may try to fight, but then, the battle is not ours, but the Lord’s. So let God fight the battle for you. Just stand on His Word, His promises and wait. He will bring them to pass. A person would be very unwise to try to do what only God can do. God asks us to trust Him! He says He is our refuge. A refuge is a safe place from all harm. A waiting place for the storms to pass by or go away. A fortress is like a Fort. Inside its walls you are protected and safe. God is our refuge and fortress. He is our provider! He wants us to know in our hearts that He has taken care of that for us. Just to rest in the refuge, the fortress, and wait. He will give us the total victory no matter what it may look like outside our refuge or our fortress. God always brings the victory! If we have done everything He has told us to do to stand, then just stand. He does not need our help to bring it into being. He needs our faith, our trust in Him and His Word. That’s all He needs! If we trust Him and believe Him and His Word, then He uses all His power and authority to bring into being what we are standing for. We are trusting in Him! We know we have won, so we wait for the victory or answers to come because God said they would. Trying to make them happen, will only cause the battle to be longer and usually worse. Sometimes causing us not to get what we are believing for, because of unbelief. Wait on the Lord and He will bring it to pass.

 Father, please help my friends to learn how to wait upon you. The eagle renews his strength when he waits on you and becomes much, much strong because of that. Help us to put all our trust in You. Let us see that standing, is exercising our faith in You. Be believe you and we know we have whatever we have asked for and we know it will come. So we stand! Thank You Father. We love and trust You. I ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here to help you. I found out my email address was not correct, but it is now. So write or come and chat and I will be here for you. I love each and everyone of you!

Scripture for the week:   Mark 10:27 "And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible."

A mother and her young son returned from the grocery store and began putting away the groceries. The boy opened the box of animal crackers and spread them all over the table. "What are you doing?" his mother asked. "The box says you can't eat them if the seal is broken," the boy explained. "I'm looking for the seal."

This week's question is: What famous visitor from Arabia was impressed with Solomon's wisdom and brought gifts to him?

Last week's Question: Who was Solomon's Mother? (Hint: 2 Samuel 12)

Answer: Bathsheba

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Raising Above All Your Troubles 

Jesus told us that in this world we would have troubles, trials, and battles, but to fear not, for He had overcome the world. And because He had overcome, He made us over-comers and gave to us all power and authority, even over the devil and his powers. Now that is good news! When we look at the world and everything that is going on, it’s good news to know we win. The devil loses and we win! Praise God for that. No wonder Paul told us to only think on the good things. When we know we win, we can face anything the devil tries to fire at us, because we know we have already won. Kathryn Kuhlman once said. “God has provided power through the person of the Holy Spirit that will cause us to rise above our troubles”. Jesus made sure the Comforter would come and fill us with His power and ability. He guides us into all truth. He shows us everything that will come. We are well informed by God, and the enemy does not have a chance. We know what he is going to do, before he does it. We can arm ourselves with the Word of God and the power of His might, and the devil runs away.  Jesus said in John 16:13, “But when He, the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.”  “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you” (Acts 1:8). I have good news for you! God will let you enjoy the supernatural! You cannot fail! God has empowered you with His power, so you can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you. You are the victors and the devil is defeated! You win and he loses! God has given to you this power and authority. Use it!

Father, make this real to all of my friends. Give them divine revelation from Your Word on what You have given to them, that they can be the victors. Thank you Father for hearing me and answering me, for I ask it all in Jesus Name. Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here to help you. If you need anything, please come and chat with me, or email me and I will pray for you. Remember that I love you.

Love Noelle


 Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, "The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt." His son asked, "What happened to the flea?" 

This week's question is:

Ahab offended God by marrying Jezebel and by building something. What did he build? (Hint: found in 1 Kings 16)

Last week's Question: What famous visitor from Arabia was impressed with Solomon's wisdom and brought gifts to him?

Answer: the Queen of Sheba

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

God’s Three Mightiest

One of my favorite sermons ,my pastor has preached, is about God’s three mightiest men. In it, we find truths that cause us to draw closer to God and make us the over comers we desire to be. We find this story in 1 Chronicles 11:15-19. “Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and encamped in the valley of Rephaim. And David was then on the hold, and the Philistines garrison was then at Bethlehem. And David longed and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate. And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well…” Have you ever wanted to be one of God’s mightiest men or women? David had many mighty men who did some mighty supernatural things. He had many captains, yet the Word of God declares that these here were the mightiest. Now I don’t know about you, but if we want to be one of God’s mightiest men; then we need to know why these three were the mightiest so we can be like them. Once we have determined what made these three the mightiest and apply it to our lives, then we too can become God’s Mightiest. That is what I desire to be!

Let’s look at the story together and see what made these three the one’s God called David’s three mightiest men. God always sees to it we have directions in His Word to be anything He has said we could be. Anything!

First we find David in Hold. In other words he is surrounded by his enemies and is hiding in a cave and cannot move. Hold seems to be one of the key words we need to understand. It is like our old western movies where the good guy is in Hold because the bad guys are outside looking for him. He is surrounded by the bad guys. To hold means unable to move or go forward. Have you ever been put on Hold on the phone? Nothing we can do but Hold. David is on Hold. All of his men are with him. When all at once he longed for a glass of water. Not just any water now, but water from the well at Bethlehem. Longed is another key word. Have you ever longed for something. He did not ask anyone to get it for him, he just longed for it. These three men God called his mightiest were so close to him they realized just what their Lord longed for. They love him so much they fought their way through this great garrison of men, got the water and fought their way back and gave it to him. Wow! What do we learn from this? We need to hold (wait) as close as we can to our Lord until we know His longings, what He wants us to do. We need to Hold (wait) until we do. We need to be so close to our Lord Jesus Christ we know without Him asking, what He wants and regardless of the enemy, we will get it for Him. When we are close enough to Him, we too will know His longings. Oh what Love they had. Plus, just think how close to him they were. He did not command this, He just longed for it. I want to fulfill my Lord’s heart for the things He longs for. I want to be so close to Him, I will know, without him asking, what He wants. How about you?

Father, help my friends to be so close to You that they will know Your longings and with out you even asking them, they will do it for You. Father I thank you for this. I know you will do it because I ask this in Jesus name. Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here if you need me or need anything. Just write me or come and chat with me, and I will seek the Father on your behalf.

 Ephesians 6:10  "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."

The kindergarten teacher was showing her class an
encyclopedia page picturing several national flags. She
pointed to the American flag and asked, "What flag is this?"
A little girl called out, "That's the flag of our country."
"Very good," the teacher said. "And what is the name of
our country?" "Tis of thee," the girl said confidently.

This week's question is:

Who hid a hundred prophets in caves to prevent them from being killed by Jezebel? (Hint: found in 1Kings 18)

Last week's Question: Ahab offended God by marrying Jezebel and by building something. What did he build? (Hint: found in 1 Kings 16)

Answer: He built a temple for Baal and worshiped it.

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Our Heavenly Coach

The best translation of Jesus’ prayer in John 14:16 is this: “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another coach.” Why is the word coach my favorite translation of the word “comforter”?  Well one has to picture themselves as one of the 12 disciples. You have been with Jesus for 3 ½ years and He’s been with you, teaching you, showing you and helping you every step of the way. You’ve just seen Jesus return back to heaven, and you’re standing there, looking up at the sky, thinking about what it has been like to walk and talk with Him on earth for the past three and a half years. Now he is gone! Jesus had been your leader, teacher, mentor, revelator, prophet, miracle worker, healer, pastor, Lord, and friend. You had done nothing without Him, and he had shown you how to do everything you did. He was the center of your life, the focal point of your attention. Jesus was the One who sent you out to preach, and instructed you in what to preach. He gave you authority to cast out demons, told you how to speak to demons and when to speak to demons. He taught you how and where to lay hands on the sick. He showed you how to deal with religious leaders and conduct yourself as a minister of the gospel. He taught you how to hold crusades and build a ministry. He even taught you how to handle money in the ministry. For three and a half years you carefully followed His orders and dared not take a step without consulting Him first. In the truest meaning of the words, Jesus had been your coach. But after His ascension into heaven, He was suddenly gone. Who would direct you now? Who would guide you now? Who would show you how to pray? Who would show you how to minister? Who would lead you as Jesus had led you? Who would coach you in your daily decisions? The good news is that the Holy Ghost has come to be our new coach! He is our teacher and guide. Through His anointing we are able to heal, do miracles, cast out demons and be led into all truth. The Holy Ghost has come to be our new coach! That is why I like that translation so much. Jesus did not leave us alone. He sent another coach to do everything He did and more. So now we have Jesus living inside of us, and we also have the Holy Ghost living inside of us. Today is the day of the Holy Ghost! Today it is His ministry that coaches us along with Jesus and God’s Word. This is why Jesus told us not to go anywhere until we received the gift of the Holy Ghost as He had promised to send. Without Him we cannot do anything. So Jesus sent Him so we would have the perfect coach to show us everything we need to know. Have you received the Holy Ghost since you’ve been saved? If not, why not ask Him to fill you and become your teacher and guide.

Father, I ask you to fill everyone with the Holy Ghost that ask You for Him right now. Father, I ask this in Jesus name and He said you would do whatever I asked in His name. Therefore, I thank You for filling everyone that asked you. Thank You father. I love you. I love Jesus. I love the Holy Ghost.

 Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here to help you and pray for you. If you would like to write or come and chat, I will be here for you. Have a great week. See you next week!

Scripture for the week: John 14:16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter (coach), that he may abide with you for ever;"

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her father's word
processor. She told him she was writing a story. "What's it about?"
he asked. "I don't know," she replied. "I can't read."

What were Peter, James, and John doing while Jesus was praying and agonizing in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Last week's Question: Who hid a hundred prophets in caves to prevent them from being killed by Jezebel? (Hint: found in 1Kings 18)

Answer: Obadiah

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

God’s Gives Understanding To Us!

I love reading Psalms. I was told once to ready one chapter of Proverbs everyday. That was my daily Bible reading and as I did, great understand come into my heart. But one of my favorite verses was from Psalms. “The entrance of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” (Psalm 119:130). In other words, one did need to have great wisdom, or a lot of learning to understand God’s Word. To me, not that I did not have a good education, gave me lots of encouragement. I knew that I could read God’s Word and He would give me understanding. The light would come on. Who wants to be in darkness and not know what to do, how to do it, or why it should be done. Not me! I desired to have understanding, so I got into God’s Word even more so. My sister and I would study the Word of God together. She is a prophetess, and had all this great revelation knowledge and she would spend time teaching me the Word of God. She had the light and the light in her caused the darkness in me to disappear. I learned that the income of God’s Word is the outcome of a changed life. As she poured God’s Word into my life, my outward and inward condition changed and the light was turned on in my life and I wanted more of that light. She taught me about our Destiny in life. Our youth camp had that as a theme once. We are a child of destiny. God is orchestrating and ordaining our steps and our life, if we will just yield to Him. In Isaiah 43:7 we learn that “even every one that is called by My (Jesus) name; for I have created them for My glory, I formed them, yes, I have made them.”  In Geneses chapter one, God told us that he credited us in His image and in His likeness. That means we can be just like God if we will listen to Him and follow His directions on how to become all He said we are. A child of destiny! God’s destiny! As we dwell in His Word, bathe in it, rest in it, He changes us into His highest calling for our lives. We become just like Jesus and our life will have changed and our mission in this world will be to fulfill our Father’s desires. Darkness has to go when the light comes! There is no stumbling, tripping, or falling if you are walking in the light as He is in the light. The income or putting in to us, the Word of God, has resulted in a changed life. We are different from the world. We do not act like, talk like, or walk like the world. We talk, walk, and act like Jesus because we have been changed by the Word of God. When the Word of God changes us, we allow God to orchestrate and ordain our steps. For the steps of a good man are ordered by God. God Himself becomes our way of life. We become all He desires us to be and our life then really counts for something.  Remember, the income of God’s Word will cause your life to become like His Word and your life will be changed forever.

Father, I ask you to change my friends to be just like Jesus. To give them a hunger and thirst for the Word of God just like my sister help me to get. That they too may be changed into the likeness and image of Jesus. To walk, talk and act just like He did. Thank you father! I know you will do this for I ask for this in Jesus name according to Your Word. Thank You! I love you Father. Thank You for my changed life!

Until next week remember that I love you and I am praying for you. If you need anything, please come and chat or write me and I will pray for you and God will give you the answer.

Love Noelle

Scripture for the week: Isaiah 43:7 "Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him."

This week's question is:

What did James advise those who were lacking in wisdom to do? (Hint found in James 1)

Last week's Question: What were Peter, James, and John doing while Jesus was praying and agonizing in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Answer: They were sleeping.

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

The Spirit Of A Winner

Have you ever considered the Spirit of God that is in you? Just what kind of a Spirit is it according to the Bible? It is the Spirit of a winner! You do not have the spirit of a quitter living inside of you; you have the Spirit of the only man in history to conquer and defeat death. You have the Spirit of a winner; the Spirit of Jesus Christ inside of you. Some call it resurrection power! “The Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you” (Romans 8:11). The Bible shows us that it took more power to raise Christ from the dead, then for God to create the worlds. This is the power God has put inside of everyone who has received Jesus Christ as his or her Lord. Power to overcome! Power to walk in victory! Power to walk every day as a winner and not a quitter. The devil may make you feel like quitting, but inside you is the power to be a winner. Hosea 4:6 tells us that people are destroyed because the lack knowledge. This is sad, they are defeated or quite because they do not know who they are or what Christ has done for them or the power God has placed inside of them. When we do not know what we have, we cannot use it. It’s not that they don’t have it, but they don’t know they have it. The devil should never win any fights. None! But if we do not know that and we do not know we have all the power, and he has none, at times we quit or runaway in fear. Fear is not of God, as He never gave us fear. He gave us power! So the devil is the one who tries to put fear in us, so we will not fight; because he knows that if we fight, we win. That is why God told us to resist the devil and he will flee or runaway from us. But the devil is like a big bully. He makes a lot of nose and tries to cause fear to come into us; because he knows if fear comes in, faith go out. But if we stand up to the big bully, he is the one who runs away and not us. God has put a Spirit of a winner in us! That means He created us to always win and never lose. So what do we do? We learn the Bible so we know who we are, what we are, and we quickly become the winner. Why? Because God has not made us to be quitters! That same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead, lives in us. We have been made the winners by Almighty God Himself. We have power that most of the time we do not even know we have. Because we don’t know we have it, we don’t use it. But when we get into God’s Word and we find out what God has done for us, we are no longer quitters. We become the winners, the overcomers in everything we do or say. The devil flees from us and we walk in victory. Please read God’s Word every day. Get it in your heart so you are no longer a quitter but a winner!

 Father, in Jesus name I ask you to help all my friends to become a winner and not a quitter. Show them who they are and that this resurrection power is in them. Thank You Father. I know You heard me and I know You will do it for them because it is Your Word. Thank You!!

 Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here if you need me. Just write or come and chat and I will pray for you personally! Have a great week and remember to read God’s Word everyday!

 Love Noelle

 Romans 8:11

"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you"

This week's question is:

How much money was Judas promised for betraying Jesus?

Last week's Question: What did James advise those who were lacking in wisdom to do? (Hint found in James 1)

Answer: Ask of God in faith

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Maintaining a Spiritual Mind

Paul tells us to “Cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5).  Paul also tells us what things we should think on. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of a good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” When we look at these two different scripture verses, we quickly learn what we are to do with wrong thoughts, what wrong thoughts are, and what we should think on. Bad or negative thoughts are like birds, you cannot keep them from flying around your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair, or head. Just because someone speaks bad things around us, or we hear bad things, does not mean we have to receive them. God tells us to cast them down! Even in school or out to play, there are those who do not know God or His Word and they do not always have good ideas or speak what God says we should speak; but we do not have to receive it. We can cast it down. Once we have cast it down, we should fill our mind, our thought life, or meditation with God’s Word. God says, think on these things. When we do that, we sow good seed into the kingdom and our harvest is always good. When we allow the bad things to stay in our mind, it is not long and we begin to do them. But, if we cast them down and don’t think on them, but instead think on God’s Word, then we reap great things from God. I’ve noticed in public schools, the words and thoughts, that go around like birds there, are not good at all; and it is not long before we see someone playing out the very things they have been saying. It is so sad! The teachers do this, the office help does it, the school children do it. Whenever we find ourselves around people like this, we must cast down every word that does not line up with God’s Word. It is easy to think what God wants us to think when we are with those who love God, or when we are reading His Word, but we must learn to cast down whatever is not of Him when others are speaking wrongfully or when we are not alone. Many times the devil will send lying thoughts or imaginations our way, but we just cast them down as well. By doing this, we are filling our minds with God’s Word every moment of the day regardless where we are or what we may be doing. As we do that, God opens doors of blessings, doors of prosperity, doors of love and joy. We allow God to move on our behalf. Cast down anything that is not of God, and fill your mind with God’s Word and His promises and watch as the blessings of God over take you. Learn to obey the Word of God and walk in the victory that He has already given to you.

Father, help all my friends to learn to cast down everything that is not of you. Help them to fill their minds and heart with your Word, Your promises and let them speak those things. Holy Spirit, remind them to do this! Thank You for that Father, for I ask these things in Jesus’ name.

 Until next week, remember that I love all of you and I am here to help you that you can become all God said you could be. If you need me, just write or come and chat with me and I will be here to help you become all God says you are!

 Love Noelle

Scripture for the week: 2 Corinthians 10:5

"Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"

Joke for the week:

Each week I will ask you a question from the Bible. The first one to write me, (we will go by the date mailed) or come on the chat and give me the right answer before I post it, I will send you $2.00.  I am waiting for your answer! If you win, don't forget 20 cents belongs to God! 

This week's question is:

What man helped Jesus carry His cross?

Last week's Question: How much money was Judas promised for betraying Jesus?

Answer: 30 pieces of silver

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

See you next week! Love Noelle

 Be Not Moved 

The Bible tells us we are not moved by sight or feeling, but only by the Word of God. Now that is true faith! We all know the story of David and Goliath! It is one of the favorites of everyone. David was not a tall person, they say he was about 5’ 6”, and Goliath was 9’ 9”. He was 4’ 3” taller then David. He Was taller then everyone. He was a giant the Bible says! He wanted to change the rules of fighting! The devil wants to change the rules of fighting. He wants us to fight by his rules and not the ones God has set for us. That way, he can defeat us! If we fight God’s way, we always win! We need to remember that!  When David went to bring food to his brothers, here was this giant challenging them and all of Israel was afraid of him because of what they saw. “And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him (to take food to his brothers); and he came to the trench…and behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words, and David heard them” (verses 2-23). Notice that it says, “and David heard them.” This was David’s first encounter with the foreboding giant! Something in Goliath’s words incited anger in David’s soul. What a shock it was for this young shepherd to hear a pagan Philistine insulting the God of Israel and to see no one doing anything about it! Not only were they doing nothing about it, the next verse says, “And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid” (verse 24). David was so annoyed by this Philistine’s verbal arrogance, that “David spoke to the men that stood by him. saying; What shall be done to that man that killeth the Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that should defy the armies of the Living God?” (verse 26). Immediately, David’s elder brother was offended by David’s confidence, and reprimanded him for acting too boldly. “And Eliab, his eldest brother heard when he spoke unto the men, and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and said, Why camest thou down hither? And with whom hath thou left the sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart, for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle” (verse 28). Quite often when young men and women of God step out to challenge the foe, they are accused of acting too boldly. Our elder leaders are correct in pointing out that there is a vast difference between boldness, rudeness and arrogance. However, there is a true boldness that the Holy Spirit gives to surrendered vessels. David was so surrendered to the power of the Holy Spirit that this Holy Spirit-inspired confidence rose up within him, and he simply could not hold this divine anger back! In fact, David was so filled with confidence in God, and was so stunned by the fear that huge Israelites soldiers were possessed with, that he said, “What have I now done? Is there not a cause? And he turned from him toward another, and spoke after the same manner, and the people answered him against after the former manner” (verse 29). This is a picture of David saying, “Isn’t there a cause here that is worth fighting for? Isn’t there a man in this camp who is man enough to face this uncircumcised Philistine? Why aren’t we fighting?” David apparently began to turn from one soldier, and then to another, saying, “How about you? Will you fight Goliath?” Then he turned to another saying. “And how about you? Will you fight Goliath? Yet it is clear that no one had faith or courage to believe this vile giant could be killed. David’s confidence and boldness immediately spread through the camp like wildfire. Likewise, you can be sure that when you determine to move in the power of God and to pull strongholds down from your life, it will make news! Everyone around you will discuss your boldness; and may even try to talk you out of it! Why aren’t we fighting?” I am so glad David knew God and the power of the Holy Spirit. I am so glad David knew that God would give him the victory no matter how big this giant was, nor how much fear he put on the Israelites. Either God was God, or He wasn’t. God had given him the victory over the lion and bear, that same God would give him the victory over this giant. David had a covenant with God, this giant didn’t! Therefore, because he knew God and His Word, David went with his sling and killed the giant and all of Israel had a victory because of David. David was not moved by what he saw or heard; God’s Word only moved him. We need to be like David! We should never be moved by what we see, hear or whatever the enemy does, because God has already give us our victory!   

Father, please help all my friends to see that they always have the victory in You. Don’t let them ever be afraid of the devil and his lies! Fill them with Your power, Your strength and cause them to stand fast in Your Word. Thank You Father, for I ask this in Jesus name. Father, I am so glad You are always with us, even when the giants come!   

Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here if you need me. Just write or come and chat and I will be glad to help you and to stand with you against the enemy. Together we will always win!  

Love Noelle

Scripture for the week:  Joshua 1:9

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

This week's question is: What Jewish queen risked her life to intercede for her people before the Persian king?

Last week's Question: What man helped Jesus carry His cross?

Answer: Simon of Cyrene

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Christ Lives In Me!

"I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, and the life which I now  live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (v. 20). This verse should be translated more correctly in the King James Version as it is in the Greek. The phrase "I am crucified" should read, "I have been crucified". The Greek verb tense here indicates that this is a past work, which has already been completed. You and I are not in the state of being crucified, nor are we in a perpetual state of crucifixion. Like Christ, we were crucified once for all time  the moment we identified ourselves with his crucifixion and were born again of the Spirit of God. We died on the cross with our Lord. We were buried with him in death. We were resurrected and were born again of the Spirit of God. We died on the cross with our Lord. We were buried with him in death. we were resurrected with him to newness of life. We ascended with him and now we are seated with Him in heavenly places. (Eph. 2:5-6). Aren't you glad that Jesus is not still on the cross? Neither are you and I. We have become brand new creatures: "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold, all things have become new" (II Cor. 5:17). "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me (us) free from the law of sin and death" Romans 8:2). The expression yet no I is found  in the original Greek version of Galatians 2:20. So this scripture could better be translated like this, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me..." Paul is saying here that the law killed him.  What happens when a person dies? When someone does, he is not annihilated. Death is never annihilation. Physical death is the separation of the inward man from the outward man. The inward man, the real man goes on either to be with the Lord in heaven or to be with the Devil in hell - one of the two. The outward shell of the person remains here on the earth with nothing in it. That's what happened when you and I were born again. Our nature inside of us  who used to belong to Satan, moved out, and the Spirit of Jesus Christ came to live in our physical body. Now that body didn't change any in our outward appearance. It wasn't the outward man that changed; it was the inward man who was born again. So it is not so much our "Old Spiritual Man" we have to contend with now that we are new creatures in Christ Jesus. It's the flesh that  gives us so much trouble, and the evil one who is at large out there. But that is really no problem because great is He that lives in us than he that lives in the world (I John 4:4). Therefore we can still overcome him by the blood of Jesus and the Word of our confession (Rev. 12:11). "...And the life which I now live after the new birth, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me." This translation brings out better the twofold theme of the whole book of Galatians: Salvation by faith, spirituality by faith. Paul stresses the fact that he was dead, crucified with Christ, the resurrected - born again - by faith, and that the life he now lives - after that salvation experience - is also lived by faith. The life he lives in this fleshly body is not of the law, it's full of grace. Our salvation was a free gift from God. WE didn't deserve it; we couldn't earn it. All we did to receive it was accept it by faith. In the same way, our spiritual life after salvation is by grace, we can never deserve or earn it by our own efforts. It too is a gift of God received by faith. Some people think they move God by their faith. That's not so! God has already moved by His grace; all we do is accept by our faith what God has already done. I like to think of it this way. Grace  is God reaching out toward us, and faith is us reaching out toward God, But God reaches out first, and we reach out second. Our faith does not cause God to move, His grace causes our faith to move. We were saved because God responded to our faith and saved us. Redemption has been completed ever since Jesus Christ rose from the grave. The work is finished. God's part is done. That was grace, now our part is accepting that which has already been done for us. That's faith! so faith does not move God into action. Faith is our action in response to  God's, what God has already done. Grace always precedes faith. So now we must learn to allow Christ to live His life through us!

Father, in Jesus name I ask you to help all my friends all over the world to see and know this wonderful truth. I ask you to give unto them divine wisdom and knowledge! To fill them with all the power they need to be all you said they could be. I thank you for that! I know it is done because I have asked in Jesus' Name.

Until next week, remember that I love you and that I am here for you. I you need anything at all, just come and chat with me or email me and I will go to prayer on your behalf and God will give you your answers. Remember, I am here to help you!

Love, Noelle

 II Cor. 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

This week's question is: What woman of Jericho gave lodging and protection to Joshua's spies? (Hint: found in Joshua chapter 2)

Last week's Question: What Jewish queen risked her life to intercede for her people before the Persian king?

Answer: Esther 

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

We Make Our Own Choices

Some times people who do not understand the Bible, they either think God chooses who will be saved and who will not; or that God is unjust and that everyone should be saved. But God is just and He has made a way for everyone to be saved, but it is their choice as to where they will go and who they will serve. In this portion of scripture God shows us this truth so we can understand how our choices effect our life and the life to come and why He knows before we are born what we will do. Let’s look and see what it says!
"As it is written. Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated" (Rom.
9:13).This is a quote by Paul of Malachi 1:2-3. Now some people have a hard time with that. They think God is unfair because He judges people before they are even born. But God is not unfair! God sees the end from the beginning. He sees that person and what they shall do before they come into the world. That person makes their own choices and those choices determine what they will become. God sees faith in a person and knows what he will do also. So when God says this, He has already seen the outcome of that person and their choice. Since He can see the end from the beginning, the Lord doesn't have to wait until that individual has lived out his full life span before He knows what he or she has on the inside. The presence or absence of faith is evident to our heavenly Father from the foundations of this earth, even from our conception.  So God's election of choice before birth is not unfair; it's just based on foreknowledge. A person's "fate" is not pre-determined or pre-destined so he or she has no choice in the matter. The Apostle Peter addressed his first epistle to the elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father (I Peter 1:2). God's election is based on His foreknowledge of the person's life, not what that person will do, but the amount of faith which he or she will demonstrate.   So righteousness, like redemption, is all of grace through faith.  God gives every person a measure of faith, so everyone has the same measure of faith to start. But, it’s what they do with that faith that counts. God's love and mercy has given to us the gift of grace, but not all will accept it. Therefore, because of this, God knows when the last person on earth will get saved and when it is time for Jesus to come. He knows our hearts! He knew them from before the foundation of this earth. God is very just in all He has done and ever will do. So our choices are very important and we should always make sure they are in line with God’s Word. When we walk as God wants us to walk, we become the victors that God says His people can be. As for me, I am going to walk as God has said. It is my prayer that you walk the same way. Remember, God is just and He will fulfill His Word!

Father I pray for all my friends that they will always walk according to Your will.  I ask You to help them and guide them into all righteousness. Heal them and deliver them. Let Your love fill their hearts. Comfort them and show them how to be all You want them to be. Thank You Father for doing this for I have asked in the name of Jesus and I know I have my answer. Thank You!

Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you. If you need me, please write me or come and chat with me on our chat site on this web site. I will be here for you and I will seek God for you and together we will have His answer. Remember that I love you!
Love, Noelle

What three words endorsing the authority of the Scriptures did Jesus use three times when he was resisting the temptations of Satan?

Last week's Question: What woman of Jericho gave lodging and protection to Joshua's spies? (Hint: found in Joshua chapter 2)

Answer: Rahab   

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

You Need A Vision

You need a God-given vision for your life. Without it, you'll always wander and be looking and not satisfied. Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepth the law, happy is he." What does the Bible mean when it says people "perish" if they have no vision? Look at these other translations of the verse: "Where there is no vision, the people live purposeless, meaningless lives." "Where there is no vision, the people have no sense of direction and lose their reason for living." People, every the Kids need a sense of direction. They need boarders. They need guidelines. When we have a vision before us, we have a foal to live for and an objective for what to shoot at. A vision gives us inspiration and motivation to keep striving until we reach what God puts in our heart. It is like a trail I am following to reach a great prize. It may occasionally lead me through dense forests, through dry places, and even occasionally past some danger without any harm. But I know that if I stay on the trail, the vision God placed in my heart, it will lead me to this great treasure. I will be a winner! If I get off track and try to take another way, it always gets me into trouble. If I want to be a doctor for example, then I have to make sure I take the classes in school I will need to get into a college where I can be a doctor. If I want to be a football player, I must workout, study all about football and train hard. God puts visions in our hearts and as we follow them, we become very happy, successful adults. When there is no clear-cut direction or goal for our lives, we begin to feel purposeless. When that happens it seizes the heart, mind, and emotions, That's why the Bible tells us "where there is no vision, the people perish." For example, if we know we are going to go to the lake and swim tomorrow, we are so excited and can hardly wait. But if we have nothing to do tomorrow and do not find something to do, we are not excited. We droop around wondering just what will we do. God puts visions in our heart as we read His Word, or meditate on Him, or even talk to Him. When we have a vision in life, we make plans on where we will go, what we will be, and we have something to live for. It's exciting! It's kind of like Christmas coming or our birthday, we know we will get gifts and see friends we do not normally see. We have what I call, a short vision. It excites us and we look forward to it. When I have a vision, I live a full, meaningful and rewarding life. When I have a vision, I am disciplined, diligent, hardworking, and full of energy. The word vision in Hebrew means to see. It means you see a picture of what you want in life. When I think of how God loves to plant His dream and visions in our hearts, I look forward to them as I know they will lead me to victory and great happiness. That word also means, "provision." In other words, God makes provisions for our life that will cause us to always be victorious and to prosper in life. We need to seek God for the vision He has for our life. Lets ask Him to give us a vision or rekindle our vision so we can be all God wants us to be! 

Father, I ask you to give my friends a fresh vision, or if they had a vision and lost it, to rekindle it again so they have a vision of what you want in their lives. I thank you for this and I know You will do it; for I have ask in Jesus' name according to Your Word. Thank you for that!

Until next week, remember that I love all of you and I am hear to help you. If you need help, please come and chat with me right here on this web site, or email me and I will seek God for your answers and He will give them to you. Remember to read your Bible and pray everyday. See you next week right here!

Love Noelle

Scripture for the week:  Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."

This week's question is: 

When Paul was describing the Christian's armor of God, what did he call the Word of God?

Last week's Question: What three words endorsing the authority of the Scriptures did Jesus use three times when he was resisting the temptations of Satan?

Answer: "It is written"

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Laughing at the Devil

The ability to laugh with God suggests that we are acquainted with His promises, and know them in our heart. There are 60,000 of them given to us, to meet every need and to fit every occasion. The next time a need arises, don’t confess the disheartening circumstances with which you are surrounded, but rather quote one of the promises and laugh at the situation that is coming against you. Remember that God's Word says we are the over comers; we win!  One of the most trying things most people face is their great concern for loved ones, especially when the loved ones do not seem to respond to prayer, or witnessing, or confessing the Word over them, but instead, seem to become more spiritually unresponsive. That is the time to saturate your heart and mind with Acts 16:31: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shall be saved and thy house.” Laugh at the devil and let him know he cannot have them because God said so! If it is your children, brothers or sisters, then do the same with Jeremiah 31:16; “Thus saith the Lord; (Who said it?) Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.” This is God’s promise! God has promised they will come again from the enemy to serve Him if you stand on His Word. The devil is the liar, not God, but God’s Word is true! That means it will do what it says it will do! Stand on that! Faith seeks the promises of God as God states them; not as you see progress, or the lack of it. Even if they confess the Lord and seem to make some progress, continue to see the promise and stand on that and not the progress. This will safeguard you from having “yo-yo” faith. Your faith and confidence is in God and His Word! God’s Word will not go out and return void!  It will always bring the answer with it. Stand on God’s Word, not by sight! God said it, you say it, and that is the way it is going to be. Faith can laugh with God because of this! It looks down from the position of God’s throne on the final page that only He and you, by faith, can see. As someone said, “We have read the end of the book and we win!” The ability to laugh with God suggests you know you are one of his children. Israel’s behavior identified them as the devil’s progeny and Jesus said to them, “you are of your father the devil” (John 8:44). A joyful posture signifies that you belong to God. The wealth of His kingdom is yours right now, not in the sweet by and by. Act like it, talk like it, and live laughing at the circumstances and the devil and his stupid plans. They only work, if we believe them! But if we dare to believe God and His Word, we always win!

Father, in Jesus’ name I ask you to help my friends always stand on Your promises. Make them real to their hearts. Fill their hearts with them, so they meditate on them day and night. Cause them to become faith words that go out and bring back the answers. Thank You Father, for I have asked in Jesus’ name.

Until next wee remember that I am here to help you and pray for you. If you need me, just write or come to our chat site on this web site and I will be there to help and agree in prayer with you. I love all of you and my prayer is that you will always walk in victory and health.

Love Noelle

 Acts 16:31 "And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house."

This week's question is: 

What did Elisha instruct Captain Naaman to do to get rid of his leprosy?

Last week's Question: When Paul was describing the Christian's armor of God, what did he call the Word of God?

Answer: The sword of  the Spirit

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Laughing At The Devil 2

Yes, we can laugh at this “feared” enemy who should not be feared, because he is no longer god of; or in our kingdom. We can laugh at him because we have been translated from his kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God’s dear Son. (Col. 1:13). We have a different citizenship, better passports, perfect security, different ownership, and a different God. We have changed governments and have a new King, His name is Jesus. He is eternal, He is immortal, King of kings and Lord of lords. His kingdom is one of light and not darkness. His kingdom is one of love and not hate, one of healing and not suffering; one of holiness and not sin, life and not death, victory and not defeat. When we realize we are joint heirs with the Heir of all ages, One who has given us His Own name, His own power, and His own authority, One who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, we will not struggle to laugh at the devil, it will flow out naturally. It will be laughter of faith that doesn’t operate on how we feel, or what we see or hear, but by who we are in Christ Jesus; God’s children, heirs of His kingdom, and citizens of Heaven. Let’s stop and think of a redeemed saint of the household of God, one who bears the name of King Jesus, one whose total inheritance is worth more than the entire world put together. His name causes demons to tremble. To even consider for a minute, a saint cowering before the defeated enemy, is unthinkable. Rather, think of the enemy in full retreat and stand your blood-bought ground, purchased with heaven’s sacrifice, and laugh at the devil. I’ve heard it said that real maturity is when a person has learned to laugh at life, at yourself, and put all their trust in God! Perhaps Habakkuk says it the best! “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vine; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls; yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:17-18). This beautiful confession of trust that overcomes devastation states so perfectly the Christian’s walk of faith. When all else fails, the child of God rejoices. He has laughter flowing because the Christian joy does not have its basis in that which succeeds or what fails, but in his salvation, his trust in God and the Word of God carrying all our promises. Regardless of what we see, hear, feel or what happens, God’s Word will always turn it around and His Word will come to pass. We always win, so laugh at the devil when he tries to tell you differently. He’s the defeated one, not us!

Father, I ask you to help all my friends to be all You have said they could be. Let them see that they have already won and that it does not matter what the enemy says. Therefore we laugh at him because he is the defeated one, not us. Thank You Father, for I have asked this in Jesus name.

Remember that I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat site on this web site and chat with me. I will pray for you and we will receive God’s answer every time! I love you and I will be praying for you!

 Love Noelle

This week's question is: 

Who went to sleep while Paul was preaching and fell from a window to his death, but was revived by the apostle? (Hint: Found in Acts chapter 20)

Last week's Question: 

What did Elisha instruct Captain Naaman to do to get rid of his leprosy?

Answer: Wash or dip 7 times in the Jordan River

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

My Father’s Book To Me!

I just love reading my Bible as I know it is my Father’s Book written to me. He loved me so much, He gave me a book of instruction on how to live, win, overcome and get to heaven where He lives and where my eternally home will be. Oh what Love that is! Listen to what I find in it:

In the Gospels He is the Lone Man of Galilee., the humble Unknown, who ends His earthy walk on Calvary. In the Epistles He is the Risen, Triumphant One, the conqueror of death, and sin, Satan and the cross. He is humanity’s Risen Redeemer who has met the demands of Justice and satisfied every claim against humanity.  He made possible the New Creation,  a new race of men, who can stand in God’s presence without the sense of guilt, condemnation or inferiority. Our attitude toward the Word determines the place that God holds in our heart.  I have heard this many times in my Pastor's teachings, and his preaching. His study on “Living In The Word” is a perfect example.  The Word should always be the Father seeking directly and personally to us. It should never be like a message from an ordinary book.  It should be as though you were sitting there and the Master stood in that room and was talking to you personally. This Word was designed by the Father to take Jesus’ place in His absence. The Word is Jesus (John 1:1)!  When He says, “The Father Himself loveth you,” it is a personal message to your heart.  When the Master said, “If a man love me, he will keep My Word; and the Father and I will love him and make our home with Him,” that should be as personal as though you were the only one in the world.  It is as though you were sitting at Jesus’ feet, and He looked down into your face and said,” The Father and I will come and make our home with you!” Here Him say:

“Be not dismayed, for I am your God! I am going to be your strength; I am going to lead you to My own ability. When weakness comes, remember, that I am the strength of your life. When you need finances, remember that I said, “My Father knoweth that you have need of these things, and He will give it to you. You can whisper in your own heart, My Father will supply every need of mine for He has promised. He knows my needs and He loves me. He and I are One!” How deeply that should impress us! I hold in my hand a  Book with the very Life of God in it, a Book that scrutinizes my conduct; that judges me. A Book that feeds this inner man; my spirit. It imparts Faith to my spirit, builds Love into it. God’s only means of reaching me is through His Word. So the Word becomes a vital thing. 1Thess. 2:13, “Wherefore I also give continual thanks to God, because, when you heard from me the Spoken Word of God, you received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the Word of God; who Himself works effectually in you that believe.” (Conybeare). Notice, it was “the Spoken Word.” That was all they had whether Paul gave it, or Peter, or John, or any of the Apostles. It was God speaking through human lips. It had yet been put into writing. My what wonderful things we find in the Book our Father left to us. Read it and see what you find!

Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here if you need me. Just come and chat with me on our chat site on this page, or write me. I will stand in agreement with you and God will give you, your answers. I love all of you and I am here for you. Thank you for coming!

 Love Noelle

1Thess. 2:13 "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe."

Question: Who went to sleep while Paul was preaching and fell from a window to his death, but was revived by the apostle? (Hint: found in Acts chapter 20)

Answer: Eutychus

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or.

Faith Has Evidence

Faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen. Hope gives substance to our faith. We get hope from

God’s Word as we read it, spend time in it, or just meditate on it. That Hope gives substance to our faith so we can act on what God has said.  Faith then has the evidence. It’s not seen in the natural, but it is seen in the spiritual. Any time any one has the evidence, that means they can prove it is true or that they have what they say they have, and soon others will see the substance that Faith brought or the evidence.  Hope stands in the place of the thing (evidence) until it's manifested for all to see. It is like a thermostat on a furnace. Its 40 degrees in the house and you want it to be 70. You see both the 40 and the 70 on the thermostat, so you set the goal setter to 70. The goal setter is set, and the furnace goes to work and brings the evidence of what the goal setter was set on; 70! Patience holds the evidence and the goal setter in place, unmovable, steadfast until the evidence is seen by all in the natural realm. “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which do (did) appear” (Hebrews 11:3). “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him, and without Him was not any thing made that was made” (John 1:1-3). Without Him? Him who? Him, the Word, Jesus! Without the Word, nothing was made. In the beginning all creation was made by the Word. The Word was Jesus and the Word was God. The Word is still God over every situation. The Word is still able to create. God never does anything without speaking it first. He created us to do the same! That is why we speak the Word of God and not our words. Faith without the Word, is dead. If we consider how God worked in the Old Testament, and how Jesus operated in the Four Gospels, we would quickly see how important the rhema word is. God spoke to the men and women He used in the Old Testament. Jesus did not do anything unless His Father told him so. Then we come to Paul, and he teaches this powerful truth over and over. He was on the backside of a desert for 13 years hearing from the Lord personally before his powerful teaching ministry really started. Yes, we have the written Word of God and everything He speaks to us must line up with the written Word, but we must also personally hear from God. We need the rhema (spoken) word of God. I believe the reason so many do not hear the voice of God speaking to them, is because of all the wrong people have done and said like, “God told me to do this!” It has built a fear inside of us that stops us from being open to the voice of God like we should be; like we need to be. Jesus told us that God said, “My sheep hear My voice, and they follow Me. They do not hear or listen to the voice of the evil one. They do not follow another voice.” Then the question should be, “Are we His sheep?” If we are, then we should hear the voice of our Father speaking to us. Not through our ears, but to our spiritman or in our spirit. Why? Because, we cannot really follow Him like He wants, if we do not know His voice and hear Him tell us what He wants us to do. When I was first learning all this, when God spoke to me, I would jump and turn quickly to see who was talking. I would be trembling inside. It almost seemed like He was speaking in my ears, and then I realized it was my Father speaking to me, because I was one of His sheep. Now we carry on conversations, sometimes for hours. The Holy Spirit tells me what to write in my Bible studies and puppet skits. I hear His voice very clear also! I believe every believer can and should hear the voice of God. Why? Because they are His sheep! Listen and see if you can hear God’s voice and the do what He tells you to do.

 Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here to help you. If you need anything, please write me or come and chat with me on this web site and together we will get God’s answer.

 Love Noelle

This week's question is: 

What couple lost their home in the garden, suffered many hardships, and ultimately died because of their sin of disobedience? 

(Hint: Home in the Garden)

Last week's Question: Who led a dance of joy wearing only a linen cloth when the ark of the covenant arrived in Jerusalem? (Hint: Found in 2 Samuel chapter 6)

Answer: King David

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

I am going to teach from my Pastor’s note on your spiritual weapons and why you should always be dressed in your full armor.  I know this will be a great blessing to everyone of you. Study with me and grow in the Lord!

 Spiritual Weapons to Defeat Our Enemy

 In Paul’s writings to the church at Ephesus, he plainly tells us “to put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil”  (Eph. 6:11). The phrase “whole armour” is taken from the Greek word “panoplia” (pan-op-lia), and it refers to a Roman soldier who is fully dressed in his full armor from head to toe. Since this is the example that Paul puts before us, we must consider full dress, the panoplia, of the Roman soldier. Because of Paul’s many imprisonments, this was an easy illustration for Paul to use. Standing next to these illustrious soldiers during his prison internments, Paul could see the Roman soldier’s loin belt, huge breastplate, brutal shoes affixed with spikes, massive, full-length shield, intricate helmet, piercing sword, and long, specially tooled lance which could be thrown a tremendous distance to hit the enemy from afar. The Roman soldier of the New Testament times, basically wore these seven pieces of armor, both offensively and defensively. These pieces of weaponry can be found in our museums today, or any encyclopedia, or history book on Roman History.

First of all, the Roman soldier wore a loin belt. Though it was the most ugly and most common piece of weaponry that the Roman soldier wore, it was the central piece of armor that held everything together. Every other part was totally dependent upon this one piece.  For example, the loin belt held the breastplate in place; the shield rested on a clip on the side of the loin belt; and on the other side of the loin belt was another clip on which the Roman soldier hung his massive sword when it was not in use. The loin belt was so ordinary that no soldier would ever think of writing home to tell his family about this new loin belt. Yet the loin belt was the most important piece of weaponry that the Roman soldier owned because of its importance to the other pieces of armor. Without the loin belt, these other pieces of weaponry would have fallen off of the soldier and left him defenseless.

 In addition to the loin belt, the Roman soldier also wore a second weapon; a magnificent and beautiful breastplate. The breastplate of the Roman soldier was made out of two large sheets of metal. One piece covered the front of the soldier and the other covered the back, and these sheets of metal were attached at the top of the shoulders by large brass rings. Frequently these metal plates were comprised of smaller, scale-like pieces of metal, causing the breastplate to look very similar to the scales of a fish. Later on, the breastplate was referred to as a “coat of mail.”  This heavy piece of weaponry began at the bottom of the neck and extended down past the waist to the knees. From the waist to the knees it took on the resemblance of a skirt. The breastplate was by far the heaviest piece of equipment that the Roman soldier owned. Depending upon the physical statue of the soldier, this piece of equipment at times could weigh in excess of 40 pounds. In First Samuel 17:5, we are told that Goliath’s breastplate weighed “five thousand shekels of brass,” or the equivalent of 125 pounds.

Lets stop right here. Think about all that has been taught to us. Ask God to give you clear understanding on this. I will not do next week until we have finished this wonderful teaching and we understand we need our spiritual armor on always!

 Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here if you need me. Just write or come chat with me and together we will get God’s answer you need.

Love Noelle

Scripture for the week: Eph. 6:11 "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

This week's question is: How did young Samson demonstrate his strength while going through the vineyard at Timnath?  (Hint: found in Judges chapter 14)

Last week's Question: 

What couple lost their home in the garden, suffered many hardships, and ultimately died because of their sin of disobedience? 

(Hint: Home in the Garden)

Answer: Adam and Eve

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

SPIRITUAL WEAPONS

Part 2

Lets continue our study on our weapons and what they mean. I trust you learned a lot last week and are ready for this weeks. Here we go!

In addition to this beautiful coat of mail, the Roman soldier also wore a third weapon; very dangerous shoes. These shoes were like the Roman sandals that people wear today. The sandals people wear today are merely a flimsy little piece of twine that is wrapped around their heel and their toes. The shoes, which the Roman soldier wore, were primarily made of two pieces of metal. The first piece of the shoe was called a greave. This was a piece of bronze or brass that had been wrapped around the soldier’s lower legs. Beginning right at the top of the knee, it extended down past the calf of the leg and rested on the top of the foot. Because this tube-like piece of metal covered the lower leg of the soldier, this Roman shoe looked like boots that were made of brass. The top, sides and bottom of the foot were decked with a very thick piece of heavy metal. On the bottom, the Roman soldier’s shoes were affixed with extremely dangerous spikes. If you were a civilian soldier, the spikes on the bottom of your shoes were approximately one inch long. If, however, you were involved in active combat, the spikes on the bottom of your shoes could be somewhere between one to three inches long. These shoes, which Paul amazingly calls. “shoes of peace” in Ephesians 6:15. they were intended to be “killer shoes.”

 In addition to these “killer shoes,” the Roman soldier also carried a fourth important weapon; a large, oblong shield. This massive shield was made of multiple layers of animal hide that were tightly woven together, and were then framed along the edges by a strong piece of metal or wood.

 The fifth weapon that the Roman soldier wore was his helmet. This all-important piece of armor, which protected the soldier from receiving a fatal blow to the head, at times weighed 15 pounds or more. Surprisingly, while the breastplate was the most beautiful piece of weaponry that the soldier possessed, the helmet was the most noticeable. It would have been very difficult to pass by a soldier without noticing his helmet.

 The sixth weapon of the Roman soldier was his sword. While there were many kinds of swords during that time, the sword that the Roman soldier carried was a very heavy, broad and massive sword that was specifically created for jabbing and killing an adversary or foe.

 The seventh weapon the Roman soldier carried was a specially tooled lance that was designed to strike the enemy from a distance. Most have not recognized the presence of the lance in Ephesians 6:10-18, but the lance must be present in the text because we are told to “put on the whole armour of God.” There is no doubt that the lance was a part of the whole armor of the Roman soldier. In order for Paul to carry through this illustration about the “whole armour of God,” it is absolutely necessary for the lance to be included in this text.  Why? Because the lance is a very important part of the whole armor of God! We will see that before we are done with our study.

 For the Roman soldier, these were a new set of clothes. These weapons are clearly taken from the picture of a Roman soldier; who is dressed in full armor, he is dressed to kill. With this example before us, now Paul gives us a powerful word of instruction. He says, “Put on..” The phrase “put on” is taken from the Greek word enduo, which is frequently used throughout the New Testament. In fact, it is the exact word Luke used when he recorded Jesus, as saying, “And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endured with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). The word enduo refers to the act of “putting on a new set of clothes.” In light of this, one expositor has properly translated Luke 24:29. “But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be clothed with power from on high.” The word enduo has to do with the “putting on of a new set of clothes.”

 Paul used the word enduo throughout his writings to symbolically depict the “putting on” of the new man. In both Ephesians 4:24 and Colossians 3:10, he urges us to “put on the new man.” By using the word enduo in these two particular passages, Paul tells us to “put on” the new man and the fruit of our new life in the same way that one would put on a brand new set of clothes. Now Paul uses the word enduo in Ephesians 6:11 in this same way, to denote the act of “putting on a new set of clothes, only now he uses this word in connection with our spiritual armor. He instructs us to “put on the whole armour of God..” Moreover, he uses the imperative tense in this text. This means he was not making a suggestion, but rather, he was issuing the very strongest kind of command that can be given. This action is so important, when Paul speaks to us, he speaks in the imperative tense; commanding and ordering us to “Be clothed with the whole armor of God.” We can reject his command to “put on the whole armour of God”, or we can accept it. If we choose to take Paul’s command to heart, then we must learn how to put on “the whole armor of God.

 I trust you want to always have your armor on and defeat the enemy as God has planed. “Father, in the Name of Jesus, I ask that all my friends always have they armor on and are always ready for battle so they can also way. I thank You for that, as I ask this in Jesus’ name!”

Until next week, remember that I am her for you and if you need help or a answer to a prayer, just write me or come to our chat site and together we will get God’s answer for your life. I love all of you!

Love Noelle

This week's question is: 

How did Samson destroy the fields of the Philistines? (Hint: found in Judges chapter 15)

Last week's Question: 

How did young Samson demonstrate his strength while going through the vineyard at Timnath?  (Hint: found in Judges chapter 14)

Answer: by killing a lion

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

We've been studding on our spiritual armor! I trust you have learned a lot! I just loved this study and thought that you would enjoy it also. It is a little deep, but it makes us grow and grow and we make sure our armor is always on. Here we go again!!  

How do you put on the whole armor of God? Paul describes this weaponry as “the whole armour of God.” Notice especially the phrase “of God.” This little phrase is taken from the Greek phrase tou theo (tou the-o), and it is written in the genitive case. Simply put, this means this supernatural set of weaponry comes directly from God Himself. God is the source of origination for this armor. Thus, we could more accurately translate this verse, “Put on the whole armor that comes from God.” Because this weaponry has its origination in God, it is vital for us to remain in unbroken fellowship with God in order for us to continually enjoy the benefits of this spiritual armor. By breaking fellowship with the Lord, we step away from Him, our all-important power source. But as long as our fellowship with the Lord is intact, then our power source is also intact. People who ignore their spiritual lives and cease to walk in the power of God, and then complain because it seems like all kinds of trouble breaks loose in their lives amaze me. They often look for deep, deep reasons for this trouble that has erupted in their lives; when the reason for this outbreak of confusion is simple; spiritual armor has its source in God, and when you temporarily cease to walk in fellowship with the Lord and in the power of God, you are choosing to temporarily step away from the source from which this armor comes! Just as we draw our life from God, and just as we draw our nature from God, and just as we draw our spiritual power form God, this spiritual armor also comes from God. What happens to your spiritual life when you temporarily cease to walk in fellowship with the Lord? In that state of being, do you enjoy abundant life as you once did? Of course not! While abundant life still belongs to you, this state of stagnation will pull the plug on abundant life so that you cannot enjoy it as you once did. Why? Because, the abundant life has its source in the Lord. When you temporarily cease to walk in fellowship with the Lord, you elect to temporarily walk away from the flow of abundant life. What happens to the power of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life when they develop a “who cares” attitude about their spiritual development? Do they continue to enjoy the power of God in their life? Certainly not! While the power of God is still available to that believer, this “who cares” attitude temporarily pulls the plug on their power source. Why? Because this spiritual power has its origination in the Lord! When you temporarily stop walking in fellowship with the Lord, you are choosing to temporarily stop the flow of this divine power into your life. Furthermore, what happens to a believer’s ability to walk in spiritual armor when they temporarily suspend their relationship with the Lord? Do they continue to reap the benefits of their God-given spiritual armor in this state of suspension? Certainly not! While this spiritual armor is still accessible for them to use and enjoy, by temporarily suspending their relationship with the Lord, they are opting to temporarily suspend their ability to walk in the armor of God; the very armor that God gave to protect and defend them. Why, Because your spiritual armor has its origination in the Lord! By putting your spiritual life temporarily “on hold,” you have opted to lay your armor aside until you begin walking in fellowship with the Lord again. Many people begin each new day by pretending to “put on the whole armour of God.” When they wakeup and get out of bed in the morning, the first thing they do is to act as though they are actually putting on each piece of their armor. They reach down to their waist, and pretend that they are actually wrapping the loin belt of truth around them; they reach to their chest and carry on as though they are actually placing a breastplate of righteousness across their upper torso; they manipulate their feet as though they are really putting shoes of peace on their feet, they reach over and act as though they are really picking up a shield of faith to carry throughout the day, they pretend to put on a helmet of salvation; and they simulate the movements of one who is placing a sword in its scabbard along their side. While this daily routine is fine to do, and may help some people to focus better on their spiritual life, especially children, this daily simulation of putting on a suit of armor does not put “the whole armor of God” on anyone. Just like saying, “I am putting on the whole armor now Lord” doesn't do  anything either. Sad to say, this is what most Christians are doing! The armor of God is ours by virtue of our relationship with God! Thus, the reason that Paul wrote in the genitive case. He wanted us to know that the armor originates in God, and is freely bestowed upon those who continually draw their life and existence from God. Your unbroken, ongoing relationship with God is your absolute guarantee that you are constantly and habitually dressed in “the whole armour of God.”  Also notice that in Ephesians 6:11, Paul says, “Put on the whole armour of God..” God has not provided a partial set of weaponry for us; He has provided a complete set of weaponry for us. He has given us “the whole armour of God.” Again, the phrase “whole armour” is taken from the word panopia and pictures a Roman soldier that is fully dressed in his armor from head to toe. Everything the soldier needed to successfully combat his adversary was at his disposal; likewise, God has given us everything we need to successfully combat and defeat opposing spiritual forces! Nothing is lacking! It is unfortunate that some denomination and even Charismatic organization have majored only on certain parts of the armor of God. You see this also in my Pastor's Book, V-9 Juice, where we find that the fruit comes as one, not nine. Nine are named, but as one, not nine. Here we see that same example again. Some teach incessantly on “the shield of faith” and the “sword of the Spirit” and neglect the other pieces of armor which God has given to us. Other groups and denominations seem to preach and teach on nothing but the “helmet of salvation” week after week. They have their “helmets” on, but otherwise they are stark naked. We are commanded to “put on the whole armour of God.” Thank God for our loin belt of truth, but God also gave us more than just a loin belt. Thank God for our breastplate, but God gave us more than a breastplate. Thank God for our shoes of peace, but God gave us more than shoes of peace. Thank God for our shield, but God gave us more than a shield. Praise God for our helmet, but God gave us more than a helmet, and thank God for our sword of the Spirit, but we have been given more than the sword of the Spirit. We have been given “the whole armour of God!” It is this armor that Paul commands us to pick up and use in the course of our Christian lives; that make us the victors, everyday of our life. More than conquers as he puts it!

Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here to help you and pray for you. If you need anything, please write me, or come on our chat site on this web site and I will pray with you for God's answers! Together we shall see the victory!

Love Noelle

Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the WHOLE armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

This week's question is: 

How did Samson kill a thousand men at Lehi after being bound? (Hint: found in Judges chapter 15)

Last week's Question: 

How did Samson destroy the fields of the Philistines? (Hint: found in Judges chapter 15)

Answer: With fiery torches tied to foxes' tails

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or. 

Knowing God’s Word!

 Today we are going to start to learn how important it is to know the Word of God. I hope you enjoyed our last study. We may continue on that study again some time, but right now, let’s learn about “Knowing God’s Word!”

 Our attitude toward the Word determines the place that God holds in our heart.  I have heard my Pastor say this many times in his teachings, and preaching. The Word should always be the Father seeking directly and personally to us. It should never be like a message from an ordinary book.  It should be as though you were sitting there and the Master stood in that room and was talking to you personally. This Word was designed by the Father to take Jesus’ place in His absence. The Word is Jesus (John 1:1)!  When He says, “The Father Himself loveth you,” it is a personal message to your heart.  When the Master said, “If a man love me, he will keep My Word; and the Father and I will love him and make our home with Him,” that should be as personal as though you were the only one in the world.  It is as though you were sitting at Jesus’ feet, and He looked down into your face and said,” The Father and I will come and make our home with you!” “Be not dismayed, for I am your God! I am going to be your strength; I am going to lead you to My own ability. When weakness comes, remember, that I am the strength of your life. When you need finances, remember that I said, “My Father knoweth that you have need of these things, and He will give it to you. You can whisper in your own heart, My Father will supply every need of mine for He has promised. He knows my needs and He loves me. He and I are One!” Man’s word is usually dead before the printer has finished his work. Few words of man live after a generation, but God’s Word lives forever. It is impregnated with the very life of God. It is eternal! Hebrews 4:12-13 gives us an illustration of this: :For the logos of God is a living thing, active and more cutting than any sword with double edges, penetrating to the very division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, scrutinizing the very thoughts and conceptions of the heart. And no created thing is hidden from Him. All things lie open and exposed before the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.” The Word takes on personality; it becomes Christ Himself.  Our contact with the Master, then, is through His Word. And did you notice, The Word then has eyes. It sees our conduct, our attitude toward it. It is a Living thing. How deeply that should impress us! I hold in my hand a  Book with the very Life of God in it, a Book that scrutinizes my conduct; that judges me. A Book that feeds this inner man; my spirit. It imparts Faith to my spirit, builds Love into it. God’s only means of reaching me is through His Word. So the Word becomes a vital thing. It has been rather difficult for some of us to grasp the fact that during the first century, the Christian Church did not have our New Testament. The first epistle that Paul wrote to the Thessalonians was the beginning of the New Testament. It was written seventeen years after his conversion. 1Thess. 2:13, “Wherefore I also give continual thanks to God, because, when you heard from me the Spoken Word of God, you received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the Word of God; who Himself works effectually in you that believe.” (Conybeare). Notice, it was “the Spoken Word.” That was all they had whether Paul gave it, or Peter, or John, or any of the Apostles. It was God speaking through human lips. It had yet been put into writing. Now you can better understand Acts 19:20 telling of that great revival at Ephesus. Luke used this expression; “So mightily grew the Word of the Lord and prevailed.” It was the Spoken Word. The Pauline Revelation was only known to those who had heard him. The other disciples did not have it. They had what the Spirit gave them to meet the emergency of the hour. It is a fact that Christianity is what the Word says about Redemption, about the Body of Christ, or the New Creation. We become Christ-like in the manner that the Word prevails in us. The Word is Christ revealed! The Word is God present with us, speaking the Living Message of the Loving Father God. The Word is always now! It is His Word to me today. It is His voice, His last message. It becomes a Living thing in my heart as I lovingly act upon it. It becomes a Living thing on the lips of Love, It has no power on the lips of those whose lives are out of fellowship with Him, who live in the reason realm. His Word makes our ministry limitless. His Word is what He is. It shows the way to the Father. The Word is the Father speaking. You notice that it is always present tense. The Word is the Bread of Heaven, Food for our spirits.

 Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here to help you. If you need help or just want to talk, please write me or come to our chat site on this web site and I will be there for you! Have a great week and remember to read your Bible and pray!

Love Noelle

This week's question is: 

What king failed to give glory to God and was struck dead by an angel and eaten by worms? (Hint: found in Acts chapter 12)

Last week's Question: 

How did Samson kill a thousand men at Lehi after being bound? (Hint: found in Judges chapter 15)

Answer: With the jawbone of an ass/donkey.

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Last week we started a study on the importance of knowing God's Word. We are going to continue that study for a few more weeks as it is so important to us in these, the Last Days. I want to be in God's perfect will and the only way I can, is if I know God's Word and that I do it. Faith without action is dead! I do not want dead faith!

Matthew 4:4, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Jer. 15:16 says, “Thy words were found and I did  eat them. Thy words were unto me a joy and rejoicing of my heart.” Job tells  us how precious the Word is to him (Job 23:12) “I have not gone back from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured up the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.”

When a child of God looks upon the Word as Job did, then it becomes a Reality in his daily life. Job has no Written Word; he had the Word spoken by God or angels. We have the Written Word. We have it printed in many forms so we may carry it in our pockets, in our hand and in our heart. How little some have appreciated the value of His message.

Psa. 107:20, “He sent His Word and healed them!” That Living Word that He sent was Jesus. Mark 16:19-20, “So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the Word by the signs that followed.” Notice that the Lord worked with them. I believe that a revival would break out almost anywhere if the Lord worked with those who preached, and if the Word was as real to them as the Spoken Word was real to the early Church. But the word of man has gained the confirms the Word today everywhere that it is preached, believed, and acted upon.

I want you to notice how the Father makes the Word good in the lives of men and women as they dare to act upon it. In the closing sentence of the Gospel of Matthew, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age,” means the believer can be sure that though he be forsaken by all others, there is One who  will stand by him. The one thing that has most deeply impressed my heart is the reality of God in the Word. He is not only in the Word, but He breathes His very life through it as it is unfolded.

He said, “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.” He is in the midst of them in the Word. Jesus said, “If you love Me, the Father and I will come and make our home with you” (John 14:23).  If we could only realize that when we open the Word, it is a Living Thing we are implanting in the hearts of men. The Word is God present with us speaking the Living Message of the Living Father God. It is the NOW WORD from Him to me. It is His voice. It becomes a living thing in the heart of Faith. In Romans it is called the Word of Faith! (Rom. 10:8). It is His Word that gives birth to faith in the believer. It is God’s faith expressed. You see, He is a Faith God and He always uses words to do things. Hebrews 11:13, “By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the Word of God.” Hear Him whisper, “By myself have I sworn” (Gen.22:16). He was in the Word. The Word was a part of Him. You can’t separate a man from his words; neither can you separate the Father From His Words. Words can create or destroy, build up and or tear down. Words are a powerful tool. We need to make sure we always speak words of life. God’s Word!! How it thrilled me when I read in Hebrews 7:22, that Jesus is the surety of the New Covenant.  The New Covenant is the Word, and He is the surety of the Word. In other words, He stands behind it 100%. The Word was a living fact when Jesus spoke it.  It is still a living fact today.  Jesus is just as real today as He was when he arose from the dead. Jesus was a part of all He said; He and His Word were One. His Word is just as real now as when He inspired John or Peter or Paul to write it.  What He said was a part of Himself.  Reality throbs in it, flows through it, lives in it.  The Word was; the Word is now what it was then.

Here are some old assurances:

Pas. 23:1, “The Lord is my shepherd”

John 10:14, Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd”

Isa. 41:13, “Fear thou not, for I an with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God”

Rom. 8:31, “If God be for you. Who can be against you!”

Phil. 4:13, “I can do all things in Him who strengtheneth me.”

Psa. 27:1, “God is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid.”

Phi. 4:19, “My God shall supply every need of yours according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus.”

Psa. 121:1-2, “My help cometh from the Lord”

Psa. 84:5, “My strength is in Him”

Psa. 62:5-8, “God is my refuge.”

 These are Living Words, and as you feed on them, they build you up.  When I turn to the Word and read it as His message to me, He confirms that message in my life.  He confirmed His Covenant made with Abraham. He confirmed the Word that Jesus spoke through the Apostles (Mark 16:20). Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love me, you will keep My commandments, or Word.” What was His commandment? That we love one another.  “He that loveth Me and keepeth My Word, he it is you see, that the Father loves.”

 Here are some other facts that we ought to remember: 

John 16:8-9, “When He, the Holy Spirit is come; He will convict the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment; of sin because they believed not of Me, of righteousness, because I go unto the Father; of judgment because the prince of this world is judged.”  What is going to convince the world? Words in the lips of Faith.  Only that Living Word in the lips of Faith can take the place of an absent Christ. 

The Word talks to us. It takes the place of Jesus. The Word is the Father speaking to us now. It has the same authority that it would have if the Master stood in this room and spoke it.  Faith in the Father is faith in His Word. The Word takes on all that our Faith demands. Jesus said, “According to your faith, so be it unto you.” I will stop right here and we will continue next week!

 Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

 Love Noelle

 Matthew 4:4

"But he answered and said, 'It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'"

This week's question is: 

What enemy of Israel stole the sacred ark of the covenant and was cursed with many calamities for seven months? (Hint: found in 1 Samuel chapter 5)

Last week's Question: 

What king failed to give glory to God and was struck dead by an angel and eaten by worms? (Hint: found in Acts chapter 12)

Answer: Herod

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

I am still here in the State of Washington. Today is the wedding day and we are so excited and everything is a rush, rush. I love all of you and I will be home in a few days. Here is a little Bible study for you! 

What does His Resurrection mean to the Christian in his daily life? John 19:31-37 tells us of His death, of the spear-thrust in His side, and of the Blood and water pouring out of that great gaping wound. It is told in the plainest language that He died of a ruptured heart. The Blood flowed through the rapture in His heart into the sack that holds the heart, and as the body grew cold, the Blood had separated and the white serum had settled to the bottom. The red corpuscles had risen to the top and coagulated, and when that Roman spear pierced Him, the white serum gushed out. Then followed clots of the coagulated Blood rolling down His side to the ground. Jesus was already dead! John 19:38-40 “And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took away His body. And there came also Nicodemus, he who at the first came to Him by night, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. So they took they body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.” Joseph and Nicodemus showed their friendship openly after His death. “Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden and in the garden a new tomb wherein was never  man yet laid. There then because of the Jews’ preparation for the tomb was nigh at hand, they laid Jesus. John 20:1-10 gives us a picture of His Resurrection. What a shock it must have been to Mary. She comes to the sepulcher to finish the embalming and saw the stone rolled away. She never stopped to look in, but turned and ran back to the room where Peter and John were. Bursting into the room, she cries, “They have taken away my Lord, and I don’t know where they put him!” Who had dared to desecrate the tomb? No people among all the nations paid such reverence to the dead as the Hebrew Nation. The Romans had stripped Him; they had scourged Him; they had nailed Him to the cross, with a mock crown on His head. That wasn’t enough! Had they now dared to desecrate the greave?

Peter and John would not wait; they both started toward the tomb. John out ran Peter and arrived first. Stooping down, he was staggered at what he saw. Peter, because of his feeling just bowed his head and stepped into the sepulcher and then John followed him. Notice their language: “And he beholdeth the linen cloths lying, and the napkin that was upon His head, folded up and laid in a niche in the tomb. This does not act like a normal man, does it?? Only God would act like that in an hour of such triumph. Notice what the scripture says: “Then entered therefore that other disciple (John) also who came first to the tomb, and he saw and believed.”

What did John see in the sepulcher that made him believe that Jesus was resurrected? “Up to this time they knew not the scripture that He must rise again from the dead.” What did John see that made him believe Jesus was risen from the dead? You understand, Jesus’ body had been embalmed as the custom of the Jews was to bury. Nearly every rich family had a slave who understood embalming. They had one hundred pounds of a mixture composed of myrrh and aloes and a bundle of linen cloths. They cut the linen up into strips, smeared it with the mixture as you would a bandage to wrap around a wounded finger, and then wrapped the body of Jesus. Every finger was wrapped separately and then the hands, and arms until the whole body was wrapped as an Egyptian mummy. When it was  finished, they took the embalmed body and put it in the sepulcher, and it was sealed by the Roman authority. In Jesus’ case, they placed Roman guards at the grave to make sure  no one could steal His body. Now, the body of Jesus likely weighed 180 to 190 pounds in his health. He would shrink about 20 pounds in the crucifixion. There was a hundred pound weight of myrrh and aloes, besides the linen cloth they used in embalming. Then the body would weigh about 280 pounds. When they finished the embalming, His body was completely encased except His face. If Jesus had not died of a ruptured heart and the spear, He certainly would have died in the three days and three nights embalming. No one could have lived thru that! The embalming cloth becomes hard and stiff in less than 36 hours, and Jesus was there 72 hours or twice as long. On top of that, the cloth that was laid folded was not rent or torn. He could not have come out thru the small opening where His head was, could He?

John knew by what he saw, That Jesus had to rise from the dead as there could be no other answer. What did Peter and John do? They ran through the streets crying, “He is risen! He is risen!” Their hearts were so  overcharged with emotions, they couldn’t resist proclaiming the fact. The tremendous stir His resurrection made in the city, three thousand men that accepted Christ on the Day of Pentecost prove the historic fact, the absolute certainty of His resurrection. The whole Jewish nation knew it. They were shaken to the foundation. 1 Cor. 15:1-8 declares that five hundred people saw His ascension. The early church did not try to prove that Jesus arose from the dead. It was a self-evident fact. No one ever questioned it in Jerusalem . They were there when it happened. They saw the tomb and the empty grave clothes. Tens of Thousands of Jews went to that empty sepulcher, stood there smiting their breasts and rending their garments. They knew Jesus had risen.

Now what does that mean to us today? Rev. 1:17-18 hear the Resurrected Master speaking: “And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as one dead. And he laid His right hand upon me, saying ‘Fear not; I am the first and the last, and the Living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.’” Satan had been conquered! What a thrill went through the whole spirit realm when Jesus came from the dark regions, a  Master, holding aloft in His hand the keys of death and of hell. He had stripped that foul spirit of his authority. He had left him defeated before his own cohorts. There was a spiritual earthquake in the regions of the damned.

Hebrews 2:14 tells us, “Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, He also Himself in like manner partook of the same: That through death He might bring to naught him that had the authority of death, that is the devil.” Rotherham translates it “That He might paralyze the death-dealing authority of the devil.” Either translation is clear enough. Before Jesus arose from the dead, He had conquered Satan and stripped him of the authority of which he had robbed man in the  Garden.

The story of the triumph of Satan’s defeat wouldn’t be fully described unless we give you Col. 2:15; “Having despoiled the principalities and the powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” The marginal reads, “Having put off from Himself the principalities and the powers.” You see, Jesus was held down there and only God knows what He suffered until He had satisfied the claims of Justice, had been made Righteous, and made a New Creation. Then Satan’s dominion over Him ended. He hurled back the host of hell. He crushed their death-dealing ability. He stripped Satan of His authority and left him paralyzed and broken. Then He arose from the dead and shouted,” All hail”, for Redemption morn had come.

Now we can quote Col. 1:13 once more. I want you to become familiar with this scripture. I want  you to know it as you know two and two are four! “Who delivered us out of the authority of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love; in whom we have our redemption, the remission of our trespasses.” That was the greatest moment in human history. That was a moment that will be remembered through eternity, when Jesus stood before the wondering disciples and shouted, “All hail.” Angels must have wept before the throne! The Great Father God, what could it have meant to Him? Humanity, the hope of His love and the reason for Creation, was redeemed; the claims of Justice were satisfied. The Throne could never be assailed. God had legally redeemed man!! All the ages of eternity will remember the heroic battle that Jesus wrought in order to prove to humanity that God was Just and He could on legal grounds Justify the ungodly, because His only Begotten Son had redeemed them with His own Blood. Now God can on legal grounds give to man Eternal Life. John 5:24 and 6:47 can become a part of human experience “He that heareth My Word, and believeth Him that sent Me, have Eternal Life, and cometh not into Judgment, but hath passed out of death into Life.”

Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need anything, please write me or come and chat with me and I will seek God with you for your answer and together we will have it.

This is more of the lesion we are on right now.

In the family of God, he is a "yes man", but it's always "yes" in the wrong places. Paul describes him in Hebrews 5:12.1 hate to even give you this scripture, because it is so personal in so many Christian lives. "For when by reason of time, you ought to be teachers (ought to be teachers and soul-winners), you have need again (not the first time, but again) that someone teach you the very rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God." It is a pity, they seem to have forgotten the first steps in this divine life. Instead of walking out into the fullness and liberty and riches of His grace, they have halted! Stop; quit; go no further. There has been no growth, no development in their life. The Word does not mean much to them. Oh, there are certain scriptures they know and spout proudly, or else it condemns them and they feel miserable, the feel like failures, there is no life in the Word for them. No matter how much you try to help them, they say, "yes I know", smile and stay right where they are. They walk in darkness! "The Word is a lamp unto my feet, a light upon my pathway." But it isn't for them. The Word hurts, cuts and bruises and makes them feel defeated, unhappy when they read it. When they read it, it should be manna and food, for them,  giving them life. Notice how tenderly he said, "someone else has to teach you the very first rudiments again," the very beginning of the faith life and law. Why? Because instead of living it, acting it, and taking their place in the Word, they have remained a babe, an undeveloped spirit. Their mind has never been renewed by the Word. You see, it can't be renewed until they begin to believe it in their hearts and practice it; live it, act it and speak it. It's a daily walk!

Jesus hit the tap-root of it in Matthew 7:24. He said, "Every one that hearth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock; and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not; for it was founded upon the rock. But he that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them not, is like unto a man that built his house on the sand." The first high tide swept him out into the sea.

I am sorry for such folks. They have to be fed with milk all the time. You will find them in God's nursery. They always have a bottle. Some of them have the wrong bottle as they will eat whatever is put into their mouth. It is not filled with the sincere milk of the word. They are babes in all their conduct. Paul in 1 Cor. 3:3 says, "And you are yet carnal." That means they live in the senses; they are ruled by the senses; they are guided by the senses. All their diseases are sense made. Freed, and yet not free!

Paul says they are walking after the manner of men, or as "mere men" of the world. Just world folks! There has been no change, no development in their life whatsoever. They are treating the word as though it is a common book. They can't get their healing. Others have to pray for them and they are a burden upon the church. They are a spiritual liability! If they happen to be men or women of ability and of standing in the community, and the church gives them a office or a place of responsibility, they become a deadly burden to the church. They are seldom in the Bible class. They do not have family prayer, and seldom ask the blessing at the table. They belong to the A class of hitchhikers. Their faith is always weak. You will see them going to the altar but they never get anything. The altar is a place for babes to get an impulse to go to the word and feed on it. The altar is a place to meet with God and He with you. It is not a means to an end. It is just a beginning. But if you see them going to the alter year after year and receiving nothing or very little, you know they have become habitual, spiritual cripples. Satan rules them through their senses! They are afraid of death. They are afraid of every sickness that comes along. They are afraid to meet the Lord. They are afraid their prayers will not get answered, or that they are not good enough. They have thrown away Life's privileges because they lightly esteemed the Word of God.

When I ask another to pray for my healing or to pray for any of my chronic needs, I reject the gift of my healing, and I doubt the Word of the Giver. I repudiate my own Righteousness in Christ, and I refuse to take my place in Christ as a Son. I know that no one has a better standing than I have. NO one has a better places in the Vine than I have. No one can draw life from the Vine more readily than I can. I am what He made me in Christ! My righteousness was given to me in Christ. My right to the use of Jesus' name is a gift, but I have repudiated the whole thing. I have neglected to develop my gift. I have ignored the admonition of my Lord. I do not study the Word to live it. I know that I have walked according to the spiritual condition. I know that I have walked according to the sense realm rather according to the spirit. I know that healing cannot become permanent in my body until my spirit is adjusted to the Word. If sickness is not spiritual, He couldn't have made Christ's spirit sick with disease, and if my body is filled with disease, it is because my spirit is not in harmony with the Word. I am rebelling against the sickness and fighting against the pain, but I don't fight the cause of my sickness. I fight the effect of it. You see, until I take my place in Christ and begin to act the Word and become a doer of the Word instead of a talker, I remain a failure.

Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

 Love Noelle

Matthew 7:24 "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:"

Whose sons were consumed by fire for offering an unholy sacrifice in the tabernacle? (Hint: found in Leviticus chapter 10)

Why did the young ruler, who asked Jesus about eternal life, go away "sorrowful"?

Answer: He was rich and unwilling to sacrifice to have treasure in heaven. 

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Paul’s prayers for the Church

I wish to call your attention to Paul’s prayers for the Church. The first one is Eph. 1:15-16; “For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord which is among you, and the love which you show toward all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers.” And here is a remarkable intercession for you and me. I am going to use the second person singular as  Conybeare suggests; “That the God of my Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, having the eyes of you heart enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” Notice carefully now. He is praying that we may have a spirit of wisdom. I don’t know whether you have noticed it or not, but wisdom and knowledge are different. Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge. Wisdom doesn’t come from the reasoning faculties, it comes from the human spirit, or from the Spirit of God. Whether it be God’s wisdom, or the natural wisdom of man outside of Christ. Paul is praying that our spirits may have wisdom to grasp the riches of the work that God wrought in Christ Jesus for us. It is Revelation Knowledge that was given to Paul. Now we are to have wisdom to understand our share of Redemption’s unveiling in that knowledge. He says, “Having the eyes of our heart illuminated that we may know the hope of His calling and riches of the glory of the Father’s inheritance in the saints.” That is, in you and me now. If your hearts could only grasp this, it would transform us! If we could only realize what an inheritance the Father has in us, how priceless we are in Him. We have property insured in case of fire or theft. We have our bodies insured in case of an accident. I wonder if the Father has His inheritances in us insured? I wonder if He is as protective of us as we are  over our money or jewelry and our priceless property? I am sure He is!!! Some day we will make the discovery of how He has insured us. Notice further in his prayer he wants us to know, “The exceeding greatness of His ability on our behalf who believe.” He said,  “It is according to the working of the strength of His might which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead.” When I knew in reality that the same ability that wrought in the dead body of Christ was at work within me, in my spirit, in my soul, in my body, then I knew that I was fortified. I couldn’t fail because I had become the instrument  through which that Mighty One was working. Then  Rom. 8:11 cleared up: “But if the Spirit of Him that raised Jesus from the dead dwelleth in you, He that raised up Christ Jesus from the dead shall give life also to your mortal bodies through His Spirit that dwelleth  in you.” The same power that wrought in Christ is in you and me!! That resurrection ability is in our bodies. That means healing and strength and vitality for our present necessities is in our  daily walk. Notice another thing he said, “And He made Him to sit at His right hand in the heavenlies, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.” In Eph 2:6 he says, “And raised us up with Him, and made us  to sit with Him ad His right hand,” and we are sitting now far above all rule and authority. That was Paul’s prayer for us, or rather,  it was the Spirit’s prayer through Paul. And now the Spirit goes farther and says, “He put all things in subjection under our feet. We are the earth part of the Body of Christ. The Executive is in the Heavens. The office force is here on the earth; we are a part of that! We must know that the ability God wrought in Christ when He raised Him from the dead is ours, that it is in us also. Here is another tremendous fact that we have almost utterly forgotten. “That He put all things in subjection under His feet and He gave Christ to be the head over all things for the benefit of the Church.” We must not forget that Satan is defeated; that we are with Christ in that great substitution of which we became a part, that we conquered the adversary with Him: when He arose He was enthroned at the right hand of the Father, we were enthroned with Him. He is praying that we may know this, that we may enter into the fullness of it. That prayer must be  answered! I am asking now that this prayer be answered for each one of you who read these notes. “He has given Jesus to be the head over all things for the benefit of the Church!” Then “over all things” includes everything that can touch your life and mine. They are all subject to the Head, Christ; and they are all subject to us, the Body of Christ!! For in the next verse he says, “ Which is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth all things! “ The Body of Christ is the fullness of Him!! The Body is the completeness of Him, and the ability of the Body should dominate all things around it. Our feeble intellects can’t grasp this, but our spirits can revel in it. For our spirits are fulfilled with His fullness, the fullness of His Love, the fullness of His Grace, the fullness of His Wisdom, the fullness of His ability to bless and help us.

Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

Rom. 8:11 "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."

This week's question is: 

Who died when they put forth their hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it? (Hint: found in 2 Samuel chapter 6)

Last week's Question: 

Whose sons were consumed by fire for offering an unholy sacrifice in the tabernacle? (Hint: found in Leviticus chapter 10)

Answer: Aaron's

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

See you next week! Love Noelle

The Law Of Love

There is only one commandment that rules the New Creation, and that is, to love one another even as Christ loved us. This New Commandment made all other commandments absolutely unnecessary, for the man or woman who walks in the God kind of love, will never do wrong or live in any type of sin. As love was the fulfillment of the Old Covenant, it is also the fulfillment of the New Covenant. It is our way of life!

People often ask, “Why is the Mosaic Law called the “Law of sin and death?” Because it was to govern spiritually dead man. The Law of the Spirit of Life is to govern Spiritually Alive, recreated men and women. It is the Spirit of Love. It is the Law of the heart of Christ. The Law that governed the dead in spirit is the Law of Moses. It is impossible for anyone to live under the Mosaic Law today because it has been fully fulfilled and laid aside with the Abrahamic Covenant. The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus, made the New Creation Jew free from the Law of sin and death.  The Gentiles were never under this Law of sin and death like the Jews were. They were under it because of the Adamic nature, not the Covenant as they never had one until after they received Jesus Christ as their Lord, unless they became a Jew. They had no prior Covenant with God! Their first Covenant came after their New Birth. This is why we are not to keep any part of the Old Law or Covenant. We are not Jews! Galatians 3:21 shows us  very strongly. “Is the Law (Mosaic) then given which could make alive? (N0) that could give man eternal life (no), then surely righteousness would have been of the Law!” But righteousness was not of the Law! This is a powerful scripture. If there had been a Law given that could give men eternal life, then Righteousness would have been of the Law. “But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.” Now notice this next scripture: “But before faith came, we (the Jews) were kept in ward under the Law, shut up unto faith which should afterwards be revealed; so that the Law is become our (Jews) tutor until Christ, that we (Jews) might be justified by faith.” The Old version reads, “A tutor to bring us to Christ!” The Gentiles did not have any covenants, or promises until after they received Jesus Christ as their Lord. The Old Law did not apply to us and never will. Paul fought hard for the Gentiles (New Creation) believers to see this and understand this so they would not go under any part of the Law. The Jews that were then saved, were not to go back under that Law either. Galatians is a powerful Book about this! If you do not understand it, read my Pastor's Book on Galatians and Ephesians. There is a lot of false teaching going on today just as it was in Paul’s day, for us to go back under parts of this Law. That we are all Jews and need their laws, covenants in order to be all God wants us to be. That’s is a lie from the devil! Don’t do it! It is not of God!! Remember, that Law was a Law of sin and death. The Holy Ghost is the only one who can bring a person to Christ and they must come through the Blood of Christ not bulls or goats. Now notice the 25^th verse; “But now that faith is come, we are no longer (as Jews) under a tutor, for you are all sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ.” WE as Gentiles had to receive Jesus Christ as our Lord too; but we were not under their Law. I want you to notice carefully the next verse: “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ (spiritual now)- New Creation) did put on Christ. There can be neither Jew or Gentile (Greek), there can neither be bond or free, there can be neither male or female; for you are one man in Christ Jesus.” There is only one way for Jew or Gentile to become a New Creation and that is through the shed Blood of Jesus and by making Him the Lord of our life. Not some Law!

 Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

Scripture for the week: Galatians 3:25 "But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster (tutor)."

This week's question is: 

Who was the godly son born to Hannah and Elkanah in an answer to prayer? (Hint: found in 1Samuel chapter 1)

Last week's Question: 

Who died when they put forth their hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it? (Hint: found in 2 Samuel chapter 6)

Answer: Uzzah

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Sharing With Him

In Ways Translation, we get one of the riches views of Christ’s ministry for us, that we do not find in any of our other translations word wise.  Gal. 2:20; “Yes, I have shared in Messiah’s  crucifixion.  I am living indeed, but it is not I that lives; it is Messiah whose life is in me.”  In the Greek Text, it reads (without the italics as man placed these words in to help make it easier for us to read. So they thought!)  “I have been co-crucified, live no more I, but lives in me Christ what now I live in flesh by faith. I live of the Son of God, loving me and giving-up Himself on behalf of me.” Our heart can hardly take in the reality that is unveiled here to us!  Yes, we have shared in His crucifixion!  This is the legal side of our Identification with Christ.  He shared with us in His Incarnation.  He become one with us!  He gave us His Kingly glory and became one with our sufferings.  He was one with us in His Substitution.  He shares with us, he shares our sins, our infirmities, our diseases.  He took them upon Himself.  The sharing was real; “He who knew no sin, became sin” in order to become Identified with us, to come to our level.  He not only has sin reckoned to Him, sin laid upon His as the High Priest laid the sin of Israel upon the goat, but He actually became sin. Its kind of hard to grasp the fact that Deity could become sin, but He did.  He died spiritually, “the Righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God.”  Oh the great Love of God, our Father, for us. In the New Creation we share with Him!  He is the Head; we are the body.   He has imparted Himself in us, and when He imparted Himself in us, He gave us a New Self in place of our old self.  That old, fallen, sin-ruled self, was displaced and the new Jesus self, the New Creation self, the God-like self, the self that is made in the image of Christ, became our new self.  You see how utterly He shared with us; how much He became one with us!! In Col. 3:1 He says, “If then, you have shared in Messiah’s resurrection, aspire ever to the things on High, where Messiah is, throned at the Right Hand of God. Let your thoughts dwell on things above, not grovel on the earth.  You have died to things on earth, and your real life now has been hidden by its union with Jesus, in the Being of God” (Ways Translation).  Here we catch a glimpse of our utter union, or oneness with Him (Jesus); of our completeness of this union. (Father, I wish that these shall be one with Me, as You and I are one!). Oh what a prayer Jesus prayed in the 17 chapter of the Book of John. What is more real than this: “I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:5).  Here He shows us we are the fruit-bearing part of Him and we are in Him and He is in us.  We are the love-revealing part of Him.  We are the part of Him the blesses and touches humanity of Him.  We are the part of Him that brings Eternal Life to lost mankind.  We are sharing in His Resurrection! The heart is thrilled when we think of this!  If we share with Him, in His Resurrection, we share in His victory over Satan; we share with Him in His victory over sin.  We have been raised together with Him!  We are sharing His victory over the Adversary.  Then Satan knows that we conquered him and his army in Christ; that we were with the Master when He put him and his army to naught and triumphed over all of them, and we also put off the principalities and the powers when Jesus made a open show of Satan before his our hosts. In the dark regions; that we shared with Him and were a part of that great victory of defeating Satan and is host and striping him of his authority, power, and the keys to death and hell. Did you also notice we were sharing with Him in the things on High where Jesus is enthroned at the Right Hand of God?  We are seated there with Him!  Eph. 2:6-8 says we were raised together with Him; and not only were we raised with Him, but we were seated with Him.  Look at Ephesians from Way’s Translation” “Thrilled us with the same life wherewith He quickened our Messiah; by free grace alone have you obtained salvation, and with Him raised us from the dead, and with Him throned us in the High Heavens.”  His expression “Throned us” means we are seated as one with Him on the throne now.  He is the Head of the Body; we are members of the Body, where the Head is, the Body is!!  The authority that belongs to the Head belongs to the Body. Now you can understand Matthew 28:18: “All authority hath been given unto me, in heaven and earth.”  All authority; all dominion! You understand now how He could “put off from Himself all principalities and all powers.”  You can understand how He could “make a show of them.”  He was the Master, with the Omnipotence and ability of the Father.  We share that also.  He has given us the legal use of His name.  In that Name is invested all the authority the Father gave Him after His resurrection.  That Name is ours, and we have a legal right to use it and it works just as if Jesus spoke it, or used it. Oh how I pray you will take this all in and understand it! Then the days of your defeats and failures would be over forever.  Romans 6, Ways Translation throws more light upon our union with Christ.  “We have passed out of sin as truly as the dead man passes out of life; can we, when thus dead to all, still go on living in life? Or,  if you fail to grasp this inference, look at this Do you not comprehend that all of us, who passed by baptism (water) into union with Jesus, were by baptism made sharers in His death?  Well then, if that baptism made us share in His death, it must have made us share in His burial too. It must follow that, as Messiah He was raised from among the dead by means of decent of His Father’s glory, so we too, who rose with Him, are to be employed wholly in the activities of the New Life.  For if, by having died like Him, we have entered into a Living-union with Him, most certainly we shall not be less so in consequence of having risen with Him; Then  we recognize, that our former self  was nailed to His Cross with Him, so that the Body which was a instrument of sin might be made impotent from evil, so that we could not any longer be slaves to or of sin.”

 Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

Matthew 28:18

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth."

This week's question is: 

What did Solomon request of the Lord as he began his reign? (Hint: found in 1Kings chapter 3)

Last week's Question: 

Who was the godly son born to Hannah and Elkanah in an answer to prayer? (Hint: found in 1Samuel chapter 1)

Answer: 

Samuel

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

WALKING IN OUR FREEDOM

“But if the Spirit of Him that raised Christ Jesus from the dead dwells (lives) in you, (this is the Holy Spirit of whom he is speaking), He that raised Christ from the dead, shall give Life (Zoe), the nature of God. Also to your mortal body through His Spirit that dwells (Lives) in you.” He has given to that person’s spirit Eternal Life, God’s Nature, and made him a New Creation. Now the promise that Jesus made; “I came that you might have Life and that more abundantly”, is being fulfilled in that person, the New Creation. The Holy Spirit has come into a man’s body and is pouring an abundance of Zoe Life into his mortal body, bring health, wisdom, knowledge, power, strength and vigor into them.

Now notice this fact! The New Law cannot rule spiritually dead man, anymore than the Ten Commandments can rule the spiritually alive man. Each Law was for a different Covenant. The first Law belonged to the First Covenant. The New Law belongs to the New Covenant, or New Creation. This Law of Love is to rule our daily life, our business, our homes, our faith. It is to rule the Church. It is to rule our social life. This New Law is as impossible for the natural man to live as the Mosaic Law us unnatural and abnormal and impossible for the New Creation, Covenant man. So we can clearly see that the Ten Commandments are for natural man. Jesus’ New Law is for the New Creation people. It would be as absurd for the citizens of the United State of America to adopt the laws of Japan and try to put themselves under them, as it is for Gentile men or women today to adopt the Ten Commandments or any Jewish Law and attempt to get God to own then as He owned the Jews, under the first covenant. Mater of fact, all Jews today, must come thought the Blood of Jesus and the New Covenant to become New Creation Believers. There is no other way! The first covenant with its commandments was never given to any nation but the Israelites. Israel alone owned it all! For a Gentile today to call himself a Christian and attempt to live under the Abrahamic Covenant and the Mosaic Law is the most absurd effort even known. Paul asked the Gentiles who were trying to do this, “Who has bewitched you?”. Only a spiritually dead man would ever attempt to do this; and yet some are teaching this lie today and many believe it, just like they did in Paul’s day. Someone has bewitched them! We must make sure no one ever gets us to go back into bondage! Jesus set us free and we are free indeed, the Bible says! Don’t go back into spiritual bondage again! Just walk in the freedom Christ Jesus has given to you!

 Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

John 10:10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

This week's question is: 

Whom did Elijah defeat on Mt. Carmel when fire from heaven fell? (Hint: found in 1Kings chapter 18)

Last week's Question: 

What did Solomon request of the Lord as he began his reign? (Hint: found in 1Kings chapter 3)

Answer: Wisdom / an understanding heart

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Zoe and Spirit filled Life

Many of our Commentators have given us a wrong conception of the Zoe Life and the Spirit filled Life. First of all, they do not seem to have a real good understand about the Zoe Life given to us. They also say if any man has not the Holy Spirit, he is not a Christian, but that is not totally true. We all should be Spirit filled, but a man can be a child of God, receive eternal life, and yet not have received the Holy Spirit as the infilling promised; for you remember Luke 11:13 says, “How much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him. Some believe they already have this when they are saved and therefore, never ask for the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Only sons who are obedient to the Word of the Father will ask for the Spirit and follow after God’s plan. Many believe the infilling was done away with after the first apostles died off and that the church does not need it any more. Wrong teaching has kept the church from having all the power God gave to the church. We see in Acts 8:15-16, under Phillip’s teaching and preaching many had turned to the Lord in Samaria and had been baptized in water, “then the disciples came down from Jerusalem that they might receive the Holy Spirit for as yet He had not filled any of them, they had been only baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus.” (No baptism of the Holy Spirit yet). However, they had received eternal life! “Then the disciples laid hands on them and they received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  When Paul came to Ephesus (Acts 19:1-7), he asked them; “Did you receive the Holy Spirit since you believed?” The implication is simple, that all believers do not have the baptism of the Holy Spirit unless they have personally asked for it and received it. If they had received just because they were saved (New Creation Believers) they would not have needed it. But because it is a gift from the Father to believers, they had to receive that gift in order to have it. Plus, they would have been a different kind of a believer, for when a man or woman receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit, he has the Teacher in him that can and will unfold the Word and build into them a Godlike spirituality that will make them a blessing and a powerful helper to those around him. Look back at Romans 8:10; “And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin. But the Spirit is Life because of righteousness. Notice now, after Christ is in you, the senses have lost their dominion over you, because when you are made a New Creation, the senses cease to be your master, your Spirit has received eternal life and has become the Righteousness of God. Sin now can no longer govern your senses or life.  “But if the Spirit of Him that raised Christ Jesus from the dead dwells (lives) in you, (this is the Holy Spirit of whom he is speaking), He that raised Christ from the dead, shall give Life (Zoe), the nature of God. Also to your mortal body through His Spirit that dwells (Lives) in you.” He has given to that person’s spirit Eternal Life, God’s Nature, and made him a New Creation. Now the promise that Jesus made; “I came that you might have Life and that more abundantly”, is being fulfilled in that person, the New Creation. The Holy Spirit has come into a man’s body and is pouring an abundance of Zoe Life into his mortal body, bring health, wisdom, knowledge, power, strength and vigor into them.  Now notice this fact! The New Law cannot rule spiritually dead man, anymore than the Ten Commandments can rule the spiritually alive man. Each Law was for a different Covenant. The first Law belonged to the First Covenant. The New Law belongs to the New Covenant, or New Creation. This Law of Love is to rule our daily life, our business, our homes, our faith. It is to rule the Church. It is to rule our social life. This New Law is as impossible for the natural man to live as the Mosaic Law us unnatural and abnormal and impossible for the New Creation, Covenant man. So we can clearly see that the Ten Commandments is for the natural man. Jesus’ New Law is for the New Creation people.  It would be as absurd for the citizens of the United State of America to adopt the laws of Japan and try to put themselves under them, as it is for Gentile men or women today to adopt the Ten Commandments or any Jewish Law and attempt to get God to own then as He owned the Jews, under the first covenant. Mater of fact, all Jews today, must come thought the Blood of Jesus and the New Covenant to become New Creation Believers. There is no other way! The first covenant with its commandments was never given to any nation but the Israelites. Israel alone owned it all! For a Gentile today to call himself a Christian and attempt to live under the Abrahamic Covenant and the Mosaic Law is the most absurd effort even known. Paul asked the Gentiles who were trying to do this, “Who has bewitched you?”. Only a spiritually dead man would ever attempt to do this; and yet some are teaching this lie today and many believe it, just like they did in Paul’s day. Someone has bewitched them! Every born again person needs to be filled with the baptism of the Holy Ghost. It's ours, if we will but ask for it. Then we too become powerful New Creation flowing in the supernatural power of God.

 Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

"And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness."

Last week's Question: 

Whom did Elijah defeat on Mt. Carmel when fire from heaven fell? (Hint: found in 1Kings chapter 18)

Answer: the prophets of Baal

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Following In Jesus' Footsteps

Eph. 5:1-2, “Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for you.” As children of love, we are to walk in Love as Christ walked in Love toward the world. The Father so loved the world that He gave His Son Jesus, that we could become His Sons. Jesus so loved the world that he gave Himself for us. Now we are to so love the world that we will give ourselves that they may also be saved. We are not to allow our heart to grow bitter toward the world, no matter what the circumstance or the persecution may be. We hate sin and the devil and his works, but we love the world and lost man enough to give ourselves for it, that they might become children of God also. We are to be the Light to the world!  Whenever I am inclined to say, “Well, I am wasting my time on them”, I remember Paul and Silas at Philippi. They had been arrested. They had been whipped until their backs were a mess of bleeding flesh. Then they were put into a dungeon with their hands and feet in stocks, chain up like an animal or worse.  In the midst of that agony, that physical distress, they prayed and sang praises to God. They so stirred Heaven that the father shook the jail until the doors opened and the chains fell off, and the earthquake or shaking so frightened the jailer that he cried out in agony and fear. Paul preached to him and the other prisoners with that bleeding back, and the jailer and his house found Jesus as their Lord. How many others? Plus, they washed their backs and put lotion on and a new church was formed in the home of the jailer, and they had to set them free in the morning with just a warning. It was not a waste of time!! Victor came in the mist of troubles and joy filled their hearts. Why? Because of the love they had for the world. Like Jesus, they could forgive and love!

If Paul had any other spirit he could never have done that, but he was now like his Master. He gave himself up to the dominion, the Lordship of Love and Jesus. The Father wants to reproduce Himself in us, that we too can be His sons and daughters sent to a dieing, lost world. In Gal. 4:19 we read: “My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!” The process of building Christ into us may be slow, but it always makes Jesus men and women out of us. We are created in Christ Jesus. We are His Creation; and until Christ is formed in us, the world cannot see anything but dead religion in us. Phil. 2:13 says, “For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for His good pleasure.” Be patience with me, God is not finished with me yet! The Father is actually building His Love Life (Zoe), His righteousness, His strength, and His wisdom into our recreated spirits. I have heard my Pastor say, "I have asked spiritual friends that have know me for awhile and have heard me preach and teach, but not seen me for months or more, 'Have I grown any since you last saw me? Can you see any marks of growth in my spiritual life? Please be honest and answer me!' I do not want a month or two to go by that I have not grown where people cannot see it. I want to be everything Jesus wants me to be. I want His knowledge and wisdom built into my life, so I too can live the Zoe Life". I want to be just like that. Peter told us that in 2 Pet. 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” If people cannot see any growth in me, then I am not growing and I need to learn more, so I can grow more and be more like Jesus. Grace means love at work.  The Greek word means “Love Gifts”. The Spirit longs for us to grow in this Love Life; to have the Love Nature of Jesus demonstrated in our daily walk. I am convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt, that only as we yield ourselves to the Lordship of Love, can He ever build Himself into us. It is not the knowledge of the scriptures alone. I may have a vast knowledge of the Word of God, but without His love, I have nothing. Knowledge alone is not it! It is the Word built into me in His love that becomes a part of me that really counts. It is the Zoe Life of God. “For God so loved!”

 Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

Eph. 5:1-2

"1) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2) And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."

Q: What gets wetter the more it dries?

A: a Towel

Q: What building has the most stories?

A: a library

Q: What occurs once in a minute twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?

A: the letter M

This week's question is: 

What is the name of the elderly priest whose wife bore a son and was kinsman (related) to Jesus, and what was the baby's name? (Hint: found in Luke chapter 1)

Last week's Question: 

Whom did Elijah defeat on Mt. Carmel when fire from heaven fell? (Hint: found in 1Kings chapter 18)

Answer: the prophets of Baal

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

God reproducing Himself In Us 

Every real father wants to reproduce himself in his son. The Father’s dream is to reproduce Himself in us. You understand that the New Creation, your New Birth, has received the nature and Life of the Father, God, or Zoe Life. We invite the Holy Spirit, who has implanted in us this nature from the Father, to come into our body and make His home in us. As we begin to feed on the Word, practice (Live) the Word, speak the Word, He (the Holy Spirit) builds that Word into us and it becomes our life. The very genius of Christianity is the ability of God to build Himself into us through the Word, so that in our daily life we walk, speak and live like the Master. This is what Jesus did!  Eph. 5:1-2, “Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for you.” As children of love, we are to walk in Love as Christ walked in Love toward the world. The Father so loved the world that He gave His Son Jesus, that we could become His Sons. Jesus so loved the world that he gave Himself for us. Now we are to so love the world that we will give ourselves that they may also be saved. We are not to allow our heart to grow bitter toward the world, no matter what the circumstance or the persecution may be. We hate sin and the devil and his works, but we love the world and lost man enough to give ourselves for it, that they might become children of God also. We are to be the Light to the world!  Whenever I am inclined to say, “Well, I am wasting my time on them”, I remember Paul and Silas at Philippi. They had been arrested. They had been whipped until their backs were a mess of bleeding flesh. Then they were put into a dungeon with their hands and feet in stocks, chain up like an animal or worse.  In the midst of that agony, that physical distress, they prayed and sang praises to God. They so stirred Heaven that the father shook the jail until the doors opened and the chains fell off, and the earthquake or shaking so frightened the jailer that he cried out in agony and fear. Paul preached to him and the other prisoners with that bleeding back, and the jailer and his house found Jesus as their Lord. How many others? Plus, they washed their backs and put lotion on and a new church was formed in the home of the jailer, and they had to se them free in the morning with just a warning. It was not a waste of time!! Victor came in the mist of troubles and joy filled their hearts. Why? Because of the love they had for the world. Like Jesus, they could forgive and love!

If Paul had any other spirit he could never have done that, but he was now like his Master. He gave himself up to the dominion, the Lordship of Love and Jesus. The Father wants to reproduce Himself in us, that we too can be His sons and daughters sent to a dieing, lost world. In Gal. 4:19 we read: “My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!” The process of building Christ into us may be slow, but it always makes Jesus men and women out of us. We are created in Christ Jesus. We are His Creation; and until Christ is formed in us, the world cannot see anything but dead religion in us. Phil. 2:13 says, “For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for His good pleasure.” Be patience with me, God is not finished with me yet!  The Father is actually building His Love Life (Zoe), His righteousness, His strength, and His wisdom into our recreated spirits. I want His knowledge and wisdom built into my life, so I too can live the Zoe Life. Peter told us that in 2 pet. 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” If people cannot see any growth in me, then I am not growing and I need to learn more, so I can grow more and be more like Jesus.

Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

This week's question is: 

Which apostle did Jesus describe as an Israelite without guile? (Hint: found in John chapter one)

Last week's Question: 

What is the name of the elderly priest whose wife bore a son and was kinsman (related) to Jesus, and what was the baby's name? (Hint: found in Luke chapter 1)

Answer: Zacharias and the baby's name was John

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

I can do all things!

HI everyone! Have you ever thought about the scripture verse in Philippians 4:13? It says, "I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me." I bet you have never thought you could do ALL things, and because we do not think we can do all things we limit the things we can do. That is so sad as God has so much and He wants us to be a victor in every area of our life. When we know His word and know that His word is true, and know that He fulfills His Word, then we can begin to do greater things than we ever knew we could do. It is true, we have to study and learn, but we soon find out that truly we can do those things. Maybe you want to be a doctor or lawyer when you grow up. Jesus will help you learn those things. The Holy Ghost will quicken all things to our remembrance. Now, that verse tells me we have to at least read it a few times in order to have it inside of us that the Holy Ghost can bring it back to our remembrance. SO, as we study in school, it is amazing to find out we remember those things. Maybe you want to be an artist, God can and will give you the ability to do that! He has promised us the desires of our hearts! The first thing we have to do is stop telling ourselves we can’t do it, and start telling ourselves we CAN do it, because God’s word says we can! When God calls us, he equips us and gifts us so that we can carry out the very things He has called us to do! Not only that! He strengthens us, or we could say, He gives us ability to do it! Have you ever tried to read a book and were sleepy?  You didn’t get much reading done, did you? Why? Because you didn’t have the strength to do it; but if we would have prayed and thanked God and reminded Him that we can do all things through Him because He strengthens us, He would give us the ability to read the book and remember what we read. The same is true in every area of our life! God has created us with the ability to do all things. Our mind is like a giant computer. And what we put in we can take out! So the more of God’s word we put in the more we have to take out! In the Bible He tells us how to do just about everything! As we study His Word and Know His word it makes it easier  for the Holy Ghost to help us to do what God has told us to do. On our own none of us could lay hands on the sick and see anybody healed, but in His name we can lay hands on the sick and they shall be healed. WHY? Because He has told us to do that in His Word! SO, we are doing what He has told us to do, and because we are doing what He has told us to do, He does it for us. Isn’t that wonderful to know that God will give us the ability to do whatever He tells us to do? That shows us His great love, and when we know that we don’t struggle so much with the thought, I can’t do it, because we know we Can do it because God said so! I hope all of you will begin to do whatever God tells you to do and come to the wonderful realization that we can do all things through Christ Jesus! 

I love you all! And I pray, Father, Help all my friends to realize that through you, they can do all things. Make all things real to them, strengthen them, heal them, bless them, and cause them to be everything you want them to be. Thank you Jesus! Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Last week's Question: 

Which apostle did Jesus describe as an Israelite without guile? (Hint: found in John chapter one)

Answer: Nathanael

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Grace Comes from God

If grace comes from God, then where do works come from? From men! Grace be to you and peace from God - not from men. Men don't give grace and peace; they prescribe works. They set up religions. Someone once said that Christianity is what God has done for man in Christ, while religion is what man tries to do for God in his own strength. Religion is not founded on God's grace (The gift of God's unmerited favor), but on works (Man's attempt to gain God's favor by his own efforts). That's why Paul was so hard on those who were foolish enough to turn from grace to works.  Grace be to you and Peace.... Peace is the product of grace. If you will notice carefully, you will see that whenever you leave the true message of God's grace and start trying to mix anything else in with it, the first thing you will begin to lose is your peace. You will begin to get frustrated. If you are trying to build your Christian life on human works, sooner or later you will start to experience frustration.  There is a simple principle involved here. You simply cannot please God by works! There is only one thing that pleases God. We find it spelled out for us in Hebrews 11:6. It's not hard to please God by works; it's impossible. Nothing pleases God but faith in the finished work of Christ Jesus on the cross. Anything we add to that finished work displeases our heavenly Father and results in our loss of peace.  Am I saying then that works are wrong? No, not at all. Works are fine. We are supposed to work, just as our Lord worked. "But I have greater witness than that of John; for the WORKS which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do bear witness of Me, that the Father hath sent Me" (John 5:36). But later on in John 14:10, Jesus explained how these works were done: “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.”  We remember that our Lord told us that he who believed in Him would do the SAME works that He did and even greater works then His (John 14:12). But how? He gave us that answer in John 15:5: "I am the vine, you are the branches. He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." Fruit (good works) are produced through us not because of anything we are or do ourselves, but because of the Word that abides in us. The same indwelling Spirit that did the works through Jesus produces Works. Works then are the evidence (witness) of God's favor upon us, not a means to obtain or retain that favor. We remain in God's favor by remaining in fellowship with Him and His Word, not by works of might. (Remember: Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit saith the Lord!)  So we work, but not to please God. We work because He has blessed us so much in grace we just want to work for Him. We just love Him so much; we cannot help but work to please Him. It's not the works that please God; it's the faith we exercise in Him. Take our giving, for example. It's not giving itself that pleases God; it's the faith in Him we demonstrate when we freely give out of a heart of thanksgiving and praise for all His blessings upon us. We don't give as an act of receiving; we receive because we were faithful and obedient to God's Word. By doing so, we tell God, we believe Your Word and therefore we give as you have said. Because we do that, He opens the windows of heaven and pours us out a blessing we do not have room to contain. Because of our giving? No, because of our faithfulness or Faith!

I love you all! And I pray, Father, Help all my friends to realize that through you, they can do all things. Make all things real to them, strengthen them, heal them, bless them, and cause them to be everything you want them to be. Thank you Jesus! Well, until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you! If you need me, just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

  Hebrews 11:6

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

This week's question is: 

What did John say to Jesus when Jesus asked John to baptize him? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 3)

Last week's Question: 

Which apostle did Jesus describe as an Israelite without guile? (Hint: found in John chapter one)

Answer: Nathanael

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

God’s Gift To Us

Hi kids! Today I want you to think about gifts! I know we all love to receive gifts. Birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, or just gifts because someone loves us. Can you think of which gift is the best of all of them? It might be a new bike, a doll, clothing, a watch, or whatever. We just love to receive Gifts. Our parents give us gifts just to show us how much they love us. Friends give us gifts. Gifts are a very important part of our lives. If no one ever gave us a gift, we would feel very empty, unloved and hurt. But guess what! God was the first giver of Gifts. His first gift, was so great, that from that one gift, millions of other gifts come. Did you know that? When the Bible tells us “For God so loved the world”; that is all of us from the beginning of time, God loved us! Before anyone else ever gave anything, God loved and He gave! What did He give? “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son”. So we find out He gave us Jesus, His Son! God, the first giver of Gifts, gave us Jesus because of His great love for us. (John 3:16). But, Jesus was not a gift like any gift before Him or after Him, or any other gift we can think about. Not just because by receiving Jesus Christ as our Lord, we are saved and will go to heaven. No! That is only a small fraction of what this gift was! No matter what gift we get, it does not last forever. Jesus does!  When God gave us Jesus as a gift and we received that Gift, a million more gifts came with that One Gift God gave! Did you ever consider that? With Jesus comes not only forgiveness of sin, heaven or health; but there are many, many more gifts which come with receiving Jesus, the gift God gave! Everyday, the Bible says we are loaded down with blessings! All because we received that first gift God gave; Jesus! In Him we have life and that more abundantly! More Abundantly! That means every blessing we have comes from having Jesus Christ as our Lord. It’s like having a million gifts inside this One Gift! We’ve never received anything like that on earth from anyone! God gave this free gift to us! A love gift filled with a million, maybe 3 million more gifts. There are so many gifts inside this One Gift, we are always receiving gifts because of it. Can you see that? We may get a room full of gifts at Christmas and another room full of gifts on our birthday and still it would be very small compared to what we received from this One Gift God gave us. We have so much to thank God for and to praise Him about, all because of this One Gift, Jesus! I bet you never thought about that! No wonder we should tell everyone we can about this Gift God gave. If they will but receive it, they too can have these other gifts that come with this One Gift and be blessed just like we are. For God so loved! Wow! I thank Him everyday for that wonderful gift He gave me; Jesus! 

I love all of you just like God loves you! Well, until next week, Remember, I am always here for you and I will always be here for you; because I love you and you are also the gift God gave to me. just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Joke for the week:

Q: What time is it when 10 elephants are chasing after you?

A: ten after 1!

Q: Why is six afraid of seven?

A: because seven eight (ate)  nine!

Q: Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

A: because it was feeling crummy!

Q: How do you fix a torn pizza?

A: with tomato paste!

This week's question is: 

Why was John cast into prison by King Herod? (Hint: found in Mark chapter 6)

Last week's Question: 

What did John say to Jesus when Jesus asked John to baptize him? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 3)

Answer: John forbad him, saying, "I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?"

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

God's Love 2

 Greetings to all my friends all over the world. Today I want to continue to talk about God's love. I saw a new program about a church who thought God hates everything. It was sad as they were preaching a hate message. They were not tell people of God's love for us. That God loved the world so much that He sent Jesus to pay for our sins. If we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and ask God to forgive us our sins, God does because He is a God of love. The people who do not know the Bible, God or Jesus, seem to think every bad thing that happens in the world is from God. That just is not so! The Bile teaches us that God is a God of love. That He loved the world so much, He sent Jesus to die in our place. What a different story that is from what we hear at times. Now God hates sin, yes! But He does not hate the sinner! Why? Because sin brought everything bad into this world! Because of God's great love for us and a family, He created the universe and every thing in it from the sun, moon, stars, grass, trees, ocean, lakes, flowers, animals, etc. After He created all this, He made man in His likeness and image. Call called it all perfect and He rested on the 7th day and called it Holy. So we see a perfect picture with nothing but love in it. A beautiful world with everything in it that would make us happy. That was God love being shown to the whole world. Then the devil talked woman in disobeying which was sin. She talked her husband into doing the same. Sin then entered the world. Everything changed from God's perfect plan for the world into what we have today. But God stilled loved the world and mankind; so He sent His Son Jesus to come and die in our place so we could have life. That we can go to heaven. That we can know His true love and that of Jesus also. But because of sin, there had to be a judgment some day. Everyone who received this wonderful gift of Jesus, would never have to go to that judgment. Those who refused the free gift, made a choice to go to that judgment and then to hell. The devil who caused all this would also be judged and set to hell forever and ever. But, because of the sin and because man followed the devil, they made him lord of this world. Jesus sets us free from that! But everything changed all because of sin. The bad storms, death, crime, hatred, etc. It is still in this world today. But it is not God that is sending it. It is not God who hates us. It's the work of the devil and it will effect the world until Jesus returns. So God does not hate the world. The Bible says,  "For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." This is much different from what the people who do not know God say! They want to make God a killed. Someone who if you do not do what He says, will get punished without trial. Yet the Bible says that God gives us chance after chance to received Jesus as Lord so we will not have to be judged at that trial. He even made Jesus our lawyer! Jesus will defend us, if He is our Lord. If not, then the devil is our lord and we will be judged with him. God has showed His love to the world for 7 thousand years now. He has not judged anyone! The door for them to get saved and receive His love has always been open. Even those of the Old Testament before Jesus came and died, received their chance! When Jesus die for us, He went to a place like hell and told them who He was and why He had come, because they did not know. Those who received Him were taken to heaven with Him. They will never face the judgment of hell, as God's love has set them free. For us it is a little different now that Jesus has come. We must except Him as Lord before we die, or we will be judged and sent to hell because of our choice. For all of this, we can clearly see it is not God who hates, but it is God who loves. He is not doing the evil, bad things happening. They are being done by those who do not know him and follow the devil. God is a God of Love! So don't believe the stories when people say, its a act of God, or God is judging them. No! God is there to help and love them if they will only ask Him! God is a God of love! The other gods now, do hate and punish those who follow them, because those gods are really the devil and he hates all of us including Jesus and God.

I love all of you just like God loves you! Well, until next week, Remember, I am always here for you and I will always be here for you; because I love you and you are also the gift God gave to me. just write or come on our chat on this web site and I will be there for you; and together we will receive God's answers for your need.

John 3:16-17 

" For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

This week's question is: While in prison John sent two disciples to ask Jesus a question. What was it? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 11)

Last week's Question: 

Why was John cast into prison by King Herod? (Hint: found in Mark chapter 6)

Answer: "For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife." Mark 6:18

Congratulations to: Andy 9 from Ga.

We also had some others from: Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

GIVING THANKS TO GOD

 Being it is so close to Thanksgiving, I thought it would be good to remind you to always give praise and thanks to God! The last verse in Psalm 150 says, “Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord.” Well, I guess that means us! Let everything! That definitely means us! We are to thank and praise God with everything that is in us. I love that!! The Psalm talks about musical instruments, dancing (before God), shouting, praising! My, that sure sounds like my kind of worship service! Everyone worshiping and praising God. That is usually when we have our best moves of God in the church, when we all come together in one heart and worship and praise God. Wow!! We have many wonderful worship courses about praise and thanksgiving; how wonderful God is and all He is doing for us and will yet do for us. Can’t you just feel His presence as we talk about worshiping, praising and giving thanks to God. The angels join right in and we have a Heavenly Quire singing right along with us and the praises fill the house and the power of God moves and people are healed and delivered and set free. Oh my how wonderful that is! My church always has a worship service like that! We have one of the very best Worship Leaders in the world and she leads us right into the very Throne of God and miracles happen. I love praising God! When Thanksgiving comes around, I even think about that all the more! I worship and praise God all day. I sing unto the Lord all His love songs. I praise Him for all His goodness and mercy. We owe God so very much! How can we not worship and praise Him? If we did not worship and praise Him and thank Him for all He has done, is doing, and is going to do, we would not really love Him or be thankful for all He has done. I know that you too must worship, praise and thank God every chance you get. Everyday He gives us a new day with new blessings and new victories! He pours out His love and touches our lives and turns bad into good. Oh we have so much to thank Him for. I just love Him so much and I want Him to know how much I love Him, therefore, I praise, worship, and thank Him every day, all day as much as I can. Do you praise and thank God enough? I am going to pray that you make it a point to start everyday with thanking God, worshiping God and praising God. For I know as you do, God will touch you in a very special way. He always does. 

Father, touch my friends as they worship, and praise You and tell You how thankful they are! Thank You Father, for I ask these things in Jesus’ name. Remember that I love you and I am here for you. If you need me, come to our web chat, or write me and I will go before God for you and He will give you your answers!

 Love Noelle

 Psalm 150:1-6

"1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD."

Joke for the week:

Q. What did one egg say to the other egg?

A. You crack me up!

This week's question is: What did the dancing daughter of Herodias request of King Herod at his birthday party? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 14)

Last week's Question: 

While in prison John sent two disciples to ask Jesus a question. What was it? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 11)

Answer: And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

Congratulations to: Leah 8 from NY

We also had some others from: Andy, GA Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

An Atom of Faith

God has given us so much power when we believe there is nothing we cannot do as long as we believe. There is no limit to the inexhaustible power of God, and an atom of faith can blast a whole range of material mountains out of our way. Remember when Jesus talked to us about moving a mountain? He said if we believe and doubt not. We can speak to the mountain that is in our way and it has to move. “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it shall move; and nothing shall be impossible to you” (Matthew 17:20 NAS) Mountain moving faith! Wow! That sure excites me! In other words, God said if we  believe, we can move those mountains out of our life! You might think you do not have that kind of faith. Yes you do! God has given to “'every' man a measure of faith.” So we have a full measure of faith, given to us, by God! In the verse we are looking at, God says “If we have faith the size of a mustard seed.” What He is trying to tell us here, is if we take a mustard size seed out of the faith He has given to us, and believe, we can remove that mountain that is in our way. That mountain that is stopping us! That mountain that is hindering us! That mountain that is hurting us! That mountain that is causing us the problems we are facing. Just take the mustard seed part out and believe in your heart and then speak to that mountain to be removed and it has to go, if we believe and doubt not. When we do that, it is like a atom bomb and it will blow that mountain out of the way. But, we must do it in the order and manner in which God has told us. First it has to be faith! We have that, so we have to use it. Second, we have to us it! Third, we must believe and doubt not. Fourth and last, we have to command it to be gone in Jesus name and in the power God has given it to us, and it will go. Four little steps to removing that mountain! Now that should not be hard! Why? Because God has already given us the faith we need. All we have to do is believe it and speak God’s Word to the mountain regardless of what it is, or how big it may be and if we do not doubt, it has to go. When an atom bomb is dropped on something, it is blown to a million pieces and can never be found again. It’s no longer there! Gone! We can do that with the mountains that stand in our way! God has given us more faith then we realize. A full measure! He says, take out a mustard seed and use it against that mountain in your way and it will be blown into a million pieces and it will no longer be in your way. But My children, you have to use your faith and speak My Word to that mountain; and then it will be gone! Don’t you just love that! We can remove those mountains in our lives! They do not need to be there and cannot stay there if we do as God has said in His book! 

Father, please help all my friends to use their faith and remove the mountains in their lives by speaking Your Word. Father, I thank you for that because I am asking this in Jesus’ name just as you told me to do. Therefore, we have those things You have said we have. Thank you! If you need prayer or help, remember I am here for you! Just write me or come to our chat on this web site you are already on, and I will chat with you and pray for you and God will hear and He will give you whatever you are asking according to His Word. I love all of you and I am here for you! So why not come and let me pray for you?

Love Noelle

  Matthew 17:20

"And Jesus said unto them,.......... for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.'"

This week's question is: 

Why was Jesus hungry when the tempter came to Him in the wilderness? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Last week's Question: 

What did the dancing daughter of Herodias request of King Herod at his birthday party? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 14)

Answer: John Baptist's head in a charger

Congratulations to: Andy 9 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

The Believer’s Prayer

When I was very young, my pastor preached a sermon on the effectual prayer that always gets God’s answer. He said, it is not our long prayers that receive answers, but our believing God that gets the answers. I’ve never forgot that! God has never made anything hard for us. He has always made sure we were able to do what He asked us to do; but we must do it His way or it does not work right. When we think of that, we realize that it is man, or man’s ways that make God’s promises hard. God’s promises are gifts He has already given us. Like any gift, we only need to receive or take it and it becomes ours. Yet, at times we try to do it the hard way, which is man’s way and not God’s way. Jesus showed us that about prayer when He told us in Matthew 6:7, “But when you pray, use not vain repetitions as the heathen do (that is someone who does not know God or His promises; so they think long repeated prayers will do the trick) for they think that they shall be heard for their speaking.” There are not praying in faith or believing. They just make long prayers to be heard, but the sad part is they are not heard. Jesus then reminded us that “your Father knoweth what things you have need of, before you ask Him.” Jesus also told us, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” (Luke 18:27). He also told us to put Him in remembrance of His Word or promises. In other words, He is telling us to pray His Word back to Him and then believe we have whatever we said. Faith is needed for the impossible, and you dare to act on the Word as though the impossible had become a reality. It’s like what I said last week. “There is no limit to the inexhaustible power of God, and an atom of faith can blast a whole range of material mountains out of the way.” Because of this, we spend more time thanking God for what he has already done, then we do asking Him for it. Vain is the word, empty. The Bible tells us a vain man or woman receives nothing! Why? they do not believe! They repeat the prayer over and over because they do not know they already have it because God’s Word already tells we have it; and all we do is put God in remembrance of what he has said. It takes all the struggle out of trying to get something out of God. The Bible says He has already given us everything we need for our lives. It is like when our earthly father tells us that when we are old enough he is going to give us a car. When we get 16, we go to him knowing he has never lied to us, and remind Him of His word. We thank him that now is the time for that word to come to pass. We believe and wait. When he can find us a car, he gives us that car. Now God does not have to find us anything, but we wait in thanksgiving until we received it. We do not have to make long repeated requests for it. Believe God and you will receive! 

Father, please help my friends to receive all you have for them, so they will have everything they need in this life on earth. I thank you for that because I have asked in Jesus’ name and I know they have it.

Remember that I am here for you and that I love you and I too want help you with whatever you have need of. Just write me or come to our chat on this web site and I will pray for you and together we shall get your answers. Until next week, just believe whatever God has said, and ask Him for it and He will give it to you!

Love, Noelle

Matthew 6:7

"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking."

This week's question is: 

What did Jesus say to Satan when he tempted him to turn stones into bread? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Last week's Question: 

Why was Jesus hungry when the tempter came to Him in the wilderness? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Answer: Because He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights

Congratulations to: Andy 9 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

The Believer’s Power In Prayer

Today as I was thinking, I was thinking about the power we have in prayer! I believe the three greatest powers God has given to us is: 1) Faith, 2) The baptism of the Holy Ghost, and 3) Prayer. Prayer is one of the greatest powers that God has given to any individual. When put together with faith it is perhaps the greatest of all!  I can get more out of God by believing (faith) Him for one minutes than by shouting at Him (unbelief) all night. “And whatsoever you ask for in prayer, having faith and really believe you will receive. (Matthew 21:22 AMP). God said to “pray all the time. Ask God for anything in line with the Holy Spirit’s wishes (Eph. 6:18 TLB). Notice how these three go together like a  three piece strong cord. God says that kind of cord cannot be broken! Now I like that! If I find out what is the Holy Spirit’s wish, which is God’s Word; believe it with all my heart, and ask (pray) that promise or request back to God, He will give it to me. Wow!

We can change any situation from bad to good when we use God’s Word, faith and our prayer. Prayer is speaking God’s Word concerning a situation. Last week we talked about moving mountains. That was done the same way!  It is not our long prayers that gets answers, but rather our prayers of faith spoken with God’s Word that gets the answer. Last week we said “faith is needed for the impossible, and you dare ask on the Word (God’s) as though the impossible had become a possibility. Remember ?  Faith does not wait for the walls to fall down; faith, through spoken prayer shouts or calls them down. Remember the story of the children of Israel marching around the walls at Jericho? They marched around that wall for many days, but it was not until they shouted with faith that the walls came falling down. “ The people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down and they took the city (Joshua 6:20). Mountains move and jump into the sea, walls fall down! Wow! Our faith through our prayers can do more than we some times remember. Prayer is speaking God’s Word concerning His will and plan! We see it in His Word, faith comes alive and we pray or speak it and the miracles come. That is all prayer really is! Speaking the Word of God concerning something. His Word has over 60,000 promises for us. He has give us everything that pertains to life! So armed with God’s Word, which is prayer, and moved by faith, the Holy Spirit empowers those words and God sends the answers He as already given to us. His Word is always yes and so be it. Your mouth, through prayer, when spoken into being, is a power nothing on earth can stop. Arm yourself  with prayer!

Father, help all my friends to learn how to take Your Word, believe it, and then speak it through their prayer, so they always get their answers. Father I thank You for always hearing me and answering; for I ask this in Jesus name according to Your Word. Thank You!! I love You and all my friends! If you need something or have a problem and you would like for me to stand with you or to talk to you; come to our chat site and chat with me. It’s right here on this web site under chat. Or you can write me and I will answer. Remember that I love you and I am here if you need me.

Love Noelle

 Matthew 21:22

"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."

This week's question is: 

What did Jesus say to Satan when he tempted him to jump from the pinnacle of the temple? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Last week's Question: 

What did Jesus say to Satan when he tempted him to turn stones into bread? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Answer: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."

Congratulations to: Andy 9 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Faith Changes Hope Into Reality

 A great spiritual leader once said, “Faith changes hope into reality!” How true that is! God told us in Hebrews 6:12 “that we should be followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (My translation). God has filled His Bible with promises and hope! As we read God’s Word, we see these promises. Wonderful promises. Then hope comes! We see that God intended for us to have these promises. He never wanted anyone to miss out on all the good He has prepared for those He loves. But we have to have hope, or we could say, a picture of what God has given us before we can put the faith God has given us to work so we can have those things we hope for. Sounds hard but it’s really easy! God has done all the work. First, He gave us a measure of faith to profit with. Than means gain something we don’t have; or add to what we do have. God gave that gift of faith to every man before we were even created. Before the foundations of this world, God decided to give us faith so we could receive all He has for us. That’s powerful!  Oh what Love God has for us! The Bible says He loved us while we were sinners, or enemies with Him. When God made everything we see, His mind was on us and our happiness. He did it all for us. He knew that Adam would fail, but before Adam ever failed, God had already made a way of escape for us. That’s why He made sure we had faith. It takes faith to believe that Jesus died for us and that our sins can all be forgiven and we can be made righteous, just as if we had never sinned. So God gave us the gift of faith. Now that we are saved, we use that same faith to receive all the other gifts God has already given to us. We are heirs and joint-heirs. An heir owns everything that was given to him. He does not have to work for it. Be good to get it, or perform in anyway. All he has to do is believe, or use his faith. This is the same with all the hope God has given to us! These are gifts just like salvation! Gifts from our Father God given to us, so we can live like God wants us to live. In the fullness of His love! That is why this spiritual leader said, “Faith changes hope into reality.” When we take that faith God gave us and apply, or believe His promises, our hope, then hope becomes a reality and we enjoy living in it. Oh, there will be those who tell you, you cannot have all these things. But don’t listen to them! Listen to what God has said and turn your hopes into realities by applying the faith God has already given to you. I enjoying walking in my hopes because I have applied my faith to my hopes and now I have the realities of God’s promises.

Father, in Jesus name I ask you to help my friends to walk in this great realm of faith You have given to them. Help them turn their hopes into realities by using their faith. Thank you for that Father, for I ask this in Jesus name. Remember I am here if you need me, just write me or come to our chat site and talk with me. I am here to help you! Together we will ask God and you will have your answers because God always hears and answers us yes, or so be it!

Love Noelle

 Hebrews 6:12
"That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."

This week's question is: 

Who ministered to Jesus after Satan left Him? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Last week's Question: 

What was Jesus asked to do when Satan showed Him the kingdom of the world? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Answer: to fall down and worship me (Satan)

Congratulations to: Andy 9 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

True Faith Sees and Hears

 The great statesman, Lester Summall once said “Faith is an eye that can see the invisible. Faith is an ear that hears what others do not hear. Faith is a hand that can touch the intangible.” In Hebrews 11:27 we read these words: “By faith Moses forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.” The Bible is full of examples of great men and women who by faith could see with spiritual eyes what God was showing them. They could hear with spiritual ears what God was saying to them; and they could even touch it with their hands in the spiritual realm. God is still using men and women both young and old, who through faith can see with their spiritual eyes all He has for them! For they are the ones who will press forward and do all God has said because they have heard God’s voice with their spiritual ears. Jesus told us “His sheep knew His voice” and that “they did as He said”, and “would not listen to any other voice.” When we know the voice of God like He wants us to know it; we can then move out by faith and do all He desires for us to do. In a sense, we can place our hand in His hand and walk with Him, doing the work He calls us to do. Many times people do not understand us and even think we are foolish at times, but we always reach our goal and win the victory. Why? Because we can see with our spiritual eyes, hear with our spiritual ears and know the touch of God on our lives. How do we reach this place? Really it is very easy. First we much hunger for His Word. Spend time reading His Word out loud to ourselves, over and over. Taking time to listen as the Bible says God will speak to us. As we get grounded in God’s Word, He soon begins to talk to us. Not in our physical ears, but into our spirit. Everything He tells us to do will always line up with His Word! Once we know His Word and He begins to talk to us, we will hear and know His voice. Once we hear and know His once, we need to do what He is telling us to do.  As we follow His directions, they always lead us to victory and fulfill His Word. Soon God is talking to us everywhere we go no matter what we are doing. We have trained ourselves to hear God’s voice. We know it just as well as we do our mother’s or father’s. It always lines up with His Word! We know the Word because we have studied it over and over. We have faith in what God has said, so we do what He tells us to do. We even begin to see it in the spiritual realm and at times we feel our hand in His hand as He leads us into His perfect will. This is where He wants us and can use us!

Why not start today! Get into His Word and listen. Faith will come as you read the Word of God out loud to yourself. Soon God will be talking to you and your real life will then begin! Father, please help my friends as they draw closer to you. As they read your Word let their faith grow and grow. Let them know your voice even as I know your voice. Use them Father in your perfect will. Thank you Father for I ask this in Jesus’ name.

Remember that I am here for you. If you need me or help, please write me or come to our chat site on this web site and I will be there for you. Together we will receive your answers and watch as God moves in a mighty way for you!

Love Noelle

Scripture for the week: Hebrews 11:27

"By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible."

This week's question is: 

What did Jesus tell His sleepy disciples in Gethsemane in order to avoid temptation? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 26)

Last week's Question:

 Who ministered to Jesus after Satan left Him? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 4)

Answer: Angels

Congratulations to: Leah 9 from NY

We also had some others from: Andy, GA; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Just A Little Talk With God

When we first try talking to God, it seems strange and hard, but only because we’ve never developed it. Talking with God must become as natural as breathing! Talking with God really becomes our prayer life! We learn to talk to Him about everything.  He becomes our closest friend. Our counselor and teacher. As a matter of fact, the whole trinity becomes this way as we develop our communication with all three. Because of this, our faith become far more active then for those who only pray but never learn to communicate with the Godhead. When we are talking with God as much and more than we do with people we know, our faith defeats spiritual forces arrayed against us far more than any human means could overcome. We get far more answers then others who have not developed this. We are more aware of what is going on around us, as the Holy Ghost always pre-warns us. He is our teacher, guide, comforter, power supplier, wisdom giver, knowledge giver and He shows us things to come. In 2 Corinthians 10:4, the NIV Bible renders this verse, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power (packed into them) to demolish strongholds.” There is not one single stronghold the devil or his hosts have that we cannot demolish when we are talking with God. God has promised to fight our battles for us! Remember? That’s why it is so important for us to learn to have communication (talk) with God, even about the littlest of things. Jesus wants to be our friend. I love having a friend! I talk everything over with my Friend. Most of us have friends like that and we cannot wait to talk to them. Even in marriage, our mate must first be our friend if it is going to workout like God has planned. One puts a 1000 to flight, but two, 10,000. How much more powerful that is! As we learn to talk with God all day, not just during times of trouble; we would have less troubles and when we did, we would have no problem defeating it because God would tell us how. The Bible says our whole life is ordered by God. If we are not talking to Him, how are we going to know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it? But, when we are always talking to Him, He is continually showing us. We are never in the dark. Not only that, but by talking to Him all the time, we are building up our Spirit Man. He becomes a powerful source in our life! There is no guess work as we know because God has shown us already. That’s my prayer for all my friends! 

Father, I want all my friends to be in the place where they are always talking to You. I want Jesus to become their friends just like He is mine. I want the Holy Ghost to lead, guide and show them all things to come. Thank You Father, for I ask it in Jesus name!

Remember that I am here for you! If you need anything, please come and chat with me on our chat site, or just drop me a letter and I will help you get your prayers answered. I love you and I am here for you! Until next week, remember, talk with God!

Love Noelle

This week's question is: 

In James chapter one, what has the Lord promised those who endure trials and temptations?

Last week's Question:

 What did Jesus tell His sleepy disciples in Gethsemane in order to avoid temptation? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 26)

Answer: Watch and Pray

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Remembering What Was Done On The Cross 

 Some times we need to look back on the cross of Jesus Christ and reflect on just what was done for us. This was all done while we were sinners, enemies with God, no covenant, no God. Yet, Jesus came and died for us, that we could be all He is. We need to reflect on this. Reflect means to reproduce or show as a mirror does. Or to use one’s powers of conception, judgment. In plane langue this means we remember all Christ has already done for us and live in His powers and not ours. In 2 Samuel 22:31 we read, “As for God, His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord is tried, He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.” In other words, it’s Him not us that counts. His power, His ability, His strength, His supernatural ability. If He did all this before we got saved, why wouldn’t He do the same and more for us now that we are saved! The problem is we look at our self and our inabilities and judge His by ours. The important thing is not the size of our faith, it is the One who stands behind our faith; God Himself. Everything in the Book (Bible) has already been freely done, given to us and all we really have to do is believe Jesus did it all on the cross for us. When we get our eyes on our self, we take our eyes off Him. Without Him we can do nothing. But with Him, we can do all things! If God did all this for us before we were even born, and if we have received Him as our Lord, then He stands behind His Word and nothing can stop it. Maybe we feel and believe our faith is small, well His is not! Maybe we feel weak, well He is not. That is why the Apostle Paul could tell us when he was weak, that was when he was the strongest. Why, because he let Jesus do it! Some times it seems like we do not believe the Bible, God’s Word. He tells us we have everything we will ever need for this life, because He has given it to us, and we go about trying to get it in our own strength. How dumb! What we really need to do, is put our whole faith and trust in Him and allow Him to fulfill what He said He would do. He does not need our help! What He needs is that we believe Him and ask according to His Word and stand unmovable before Him praising Him for giving whatever it is to us. That is why God gave every one of us a gift of faith. If we never allowed it to grow any bigger, it still would be enough to bring us everything God said was ours. Why? Because it's dependent on His faith and power, not ours. 

Father, in Jesus name, please help all my friends to see this and understand it. That You have already give us those things and if we but believe You and trust You with our whole heart, You’ll bring them to us. Thank you Father for I have asked this all this in Jesus’ name.

Remember that I am here just for you! If you need anything, please come and talk with me on our chat site on this web site; or write me at the address on this web site. I am here for you! Together we will seek God and get your answers. I love all of you! Until next week, read your Bible and pray. Put what I teach to actions and get those things God has already given you!

 Love Noelle

2 Samuel 22:31"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him."

This week's question is: 

Who referred to believers as "salt of the earth"? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 5)

Last week's Question:

 In James chapter one, what has the Lord promised those who endure trials and temptations?

Answer: The crown of life

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Instead of the Devil Biting You - You Bite Him

True faith clamps down the teeth of God’s Word like a Bulldog on the seat of the enemy’s pants and hangs on and will not let lose until Satan backs off and the answer is totally manifested.  That’s why the Bible tells us to “put on God’s complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day of danger, and having done (notice we must do something before) all the crisis demands to stand, stand firmly in your place” (Amp. Bible). In other words, do allow any thing to move you off the Word of God. This tells me, that first I must arm myself with God’s Word, or His promise concerning the victory I need. Once I do that, I need to sink my teeth into it like a Bulldog sinks his teeth into things and locks on. Have you ever played tug-a-war with a dog, even a puppy? They refuse to let go! They pull and pull trying to win and refuse to let go. When it comes to the Word of God, we are to be that way with the promises God has already given to us. They are our weapons for victory. When we use His weapons and not ours or the world’s; then we walk in the victory that is already ours. When we try to do it in our strength, our words, or the words of someone else, we lose. In order for God’s Word to be ours, we need to get it into out heart by speaking it out loud to ourselves over and over until we know that it is ours. When we know that it is ours, we will not let go of it, as we know it will bring the answer, or victory God’s Word says it will bring. We have a dash- hound type dog named Daisy, and she loves to play tug-a-war. My brother can carry her all around the house by the rag she is holding in her mouth; but she will not let go of it. When we do this with God’s Word, there is nothing in all the world the devil can do to make us let go of God’s Word. Because we refuse to let go of it; we always win the battle or war. Sink your teeth into God’s Word and don’t ever let it go. Stand on God’s Word and when you’ve done all to stand, stand! By doing this, you will always win. So first of all, lets get God’s Word into our heart so we have something that brings the answers everything, so we can stand on it. Then, if the enemy tries to do something to you or a friend, stand on God’s Word! Don’t let go! That will bring you the victory every time!

Father, please help my friends learn to study Your Word, get it into their hearts, so they have faith to stand on that always brings them the answer and show them how to lock their teeth into Your Word so the enemy always loses. Thank You Father for I have asked it in Jesus name.

Remember that I am here if you need me. Or, if you just want to chat. Just come to our chat site on this web site and I will be there for you. If you would like to write me, just use the address on this web site and I will answer. Remember that I love you and I am here for you!

Love Noelle  

This week's question is: 

Why did Jesus encourage believers, "Let your light so shine before men"? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 5)

Last week's Question:

Who referred to believers as "salt of the earth"? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 5)

Answer: Jesus

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

A Powerhouse for God

Every one of us wants to be a powerhouse for God. Someone God can and wants to use. Just like the Heroes we read about in the Bible. God has created everyone of us to be this way! Once we learn this and start acting like God tells us to act in His Word, we become that hero in a sense. Really, we’re just being normal and walking in the supernatural realm which is our normal realm; the realm God created us to walk in. When the natural becomes the supernatural in our lives we become a very explosive force for God and the devil runs and hides. When the power of God and the faith of God, which He has given to us becomes active in our life, we are somewhat like a tank because we then have the ability to move forward and do all God has told us to do without having any loses.  (James 2:17) “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by actions, is dead.” From this verse we see that faith has to have actions in order to accomplish anything. We know God has given everyone a measure of faith; so we have faith. When we learn from the Bible what God wants us to do, we have to apply that faith to that promise and do whatever it takes to get the answer. When we do that, our faith has actions!  That’s when the power of God and faith become operative and we become like a tank! (2 Samuel 22:30 NIV) “With Your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.” This is why Samson could take a jaw bone and kills thousands of the enemy that were coming against him. He was like a Tank! Even today, when someone is at war, they would rather be in a tank then just walking by themselves. They are a powerhouse in that tank. They cannot only jump over or climb a wall, they can knock it down and crush it to peaces. God has made each of us a powerhouse like that! Once we study His Word and get the promises in our heart, we begin to mix the two together, Faith and God’s Word, and we become like that tank. We move forward carrying out God’s Word, wining victory after victory. It’s not us, but it is the power of God and the faith He gave us, just acting on His Word. We cannot boast, but we sure become the victor; the hero! It always feels good when we win! Plus, it fires us up to go again. I don’t know about you, but I want to be God’s tank crushing the devil and his demons and always winning the victory. I can!! All I have to do is take the faith God has given to me, get it in my heart so I believe I can do it, and do it. It’s that easy! 

Father, please help my friends to become faith tanks so they too can always win the victory and knock down the walls of the enemy; always moving forward in You. Thank You Father! I ask this in Jesus’ name!

Remember that I am here to help you! So if you need anything or just want to talk, please come to our chat site on this web page right here; or write me at the address on this page and I will be there for you. Together we shall be that tank and crush the problems in your life and become the victor God made us to be.

Love Noelle

2 Samuel 22:30

"For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall."

This week's question is: 

Who said, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."? (Hint: 1 Corinthians chapter 11)

Last week's Question:

Why did Jesus encourage believers, "Let your light so shine before men"? (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 5)

Answer: ......." that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

We Are The Victors!

The Bible tells us that who ever is born of God, overcometh the world! (1 John 5:4-5). Then it goes on to tell us, that the victory that overcomes the world is our faith. Faith is powerful when used as God created it to be used. Are you a believe that Jesus is the Son of God, not just a son? Do you believe that Jesus was God manifested in the flesh and that Jesus is the Word of God? Then you are one of those overcomers God is talking about! You’re not going to be one, you are one! Now that is what the Bible says. It doesn’t say if you’re old enough, or strong enough, or believe hard enough; it says you are. God has made us the victors! We don’t lose, we win! One of the reasons people lose battles is because they do not believe they have already won because of Jesus. They have not renewed their mind and they are still thinking the old way. So, first try renewing you mind by the Word of God. Cast out the old junk and replace it with God’s Word. You say, Noelle, I’ve already done that. At least I think I have! That’s good, but keep renewing it by the Word of God. Remember, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. If your mind is renewed, then maybe you are using old shells! You’ll never win a battle on the shells you fired in the last war. When a new enemy comes, it’s time to reload. How do we do that?, you ask. It’s really easy! You find the best shells in God’s Word, go over them again and again and make sure they are loaded. A empty shell will never kill the enemy! Your shells have got to be loaded! If you were deer hunting and a nice big 16 point buck came within 50 feet of you; it would do you no good if your shells were empty. No bullets!. Oh my! But that same buck could be 100 yards away and you have shells that are loaded, you’ll get the buck every time! Perhaps the two biggest mistakes Christians make, is not renewing their minds, getting the Word into their hearts; and trying to fire empty shells with no bullets. They fire the bullets in the last battle and never reloaded. Oh, how sad! Faced with the enemy and an empty gun! And all because we did not reload. Friends, we have to reload everyday even if we have not had a fight or fired our guns. We reload by going to the Word of God daily and allowing the Holy Ghost to be our teacher. He knows what is ahead! He knows what is coming! If we will allow Him, He will make sure we have the right shells for the job and they will always be loaded. I want my shells to be freshly loaded and ready when I need them. How about you? 

Father, please help my friends to always be ready with loaded shells and their minds renewed when the enemy comes. We know we have the victory. Show us how to always win! Thank You Father for I ask it in Jesus name.

Remember that I am here for you and if you need me, either come to our chat site on this web site and talk with me; or write me at the address you find on my page and Together we will win the victory and you will have your answers.

I love You!!

Noelle

Scripture for the week: 1 John 5:4-5

4) "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

 5) Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"

This week's question is: 

Finish: 

Peter said it is God's will that the well doing of Christians will "silence the ignorance of ___________   ______." (Hint: found in 1Peter chapter 2)

Last week's Question:

Who said, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."? (Hint: 1 Corinthians chapter 11)

Answer: Paul

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

God's Love Is Always Strong On Our Behalf

Oh what love God has given to us. A love far beyond our understanding. It reaches to the highest mountains and down into the deepest seas. It is always there for us, even when we cannot feel it or see it; it is still there for us. He loved us so much He sent His Son Jesus to die for us, so we could have everlasting life with Him in heaven. We're living in a world when at times we do not feel love from those around us, or even other Christians. But love is always there from God to us personally. In Corinthians we read about that love and think, "Oh how wonderful that love is" Some times a friend may say they love us and then get mad at us over some foolish thing that does not amount to a hill of beans. Yet, God never gets mad at us because of what we have done or will do. His love is always constant, faithful, true and it's always there. As we grow in the Lord, we need to allow His kind of love to flow through us also. We need to be there when people need us. When our friends are hurting. Or, even when everything is going perfectly and nothing is wrong. Love has to be the same at all times, if it is to be the God kind of love. It cannot change like the weather. It has to be consistent at all times. That might seem hard, but as we allow God's love to flow through us and touch others, this kind of love that God has, becomes easier and easier. We are touched deeply when we see a stranger that is hurting and find ourselves praying for them and seeking God on their behalf. We find ourselves there when someone needs a friend, needs help, or just needs someone to listen. There is an old story that kind of shows this type of love. It seems a farmer was stuck in a big mud whole with his tractor. He tried and tried but could not get out. Then a man from the farm down the road saw what was going on. He stopped and said, "I'll go home and get my big tractor and pull you out of there." "But what if your tractor cannot do it" the first farmer asked. "Well, if I cannot pull you, I'll just sit in the mud with you and help you to stay on top" Oh what a wonderful answer. Now that's God's love. He is always there for us and His love is always alive and working for us. Learn how to show this love to others.

Father, in Jesus' name I ask You to help my friends to learn how to flow in Your love, so other will know You love them just as much as You love us. Thank You for that Father. I give You all the praise for Your love is shed abroad in our hearts. Thank You!!

Remember that I am here if you need me! Just come on our chat on this web site and talk with me. You can also write me to the address on this web site and I will answer you. I love all of you and I am always here for you. Please come and say "Hello".

Love Noelle

Proverbs 25:21 (Amplified Bible)

"If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;"

This week's question is: 

Finish:

Paul charged Roman Christians not to eat meat, drink wine, or anything to cause a brother to __________________________. (Hint: found in Romans chapter 14)

Last week's Question:

Finish: 

Peter said it is God's will that the well doing of Christians will "silence the ignorance of ___________   ______." (Hint: found in 1Peter chapter 2)

Answer: Foolish men

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

Don’t Be Stubborn

It’s hard for God to walk with a man or woman who gets their mind made up to do things his or her own way. In order to operate in true Bible faith, you have to do things God’s ways regardless of what we think or feel. People at times do not understand faith and think as long as we believe it, God is going to do it for us. That is not true. Now when it comes to the bad or negative things, that is true. But when it comes to the promises of God, we must line ourselves up with God’s Word. We cannot just set our mind and do whatever we want. It does not work that way. But, we must remember that as we think in our heart, so will it be. Our thoughts had better be God’s thoughts. People want to walk in victory but they do not want to do it God’s way. We can be so stubborn at times we end up hurting ourselves and losing ground we once won. Samson was a good example of that. Doing as he wanted instead of doing what God wanted got him taken captive by his enemies and his eyes put out. How sad! We look at him in his big victories and want to be like him. But let's make sure it is the parts when he was walking with God and not doing his own thing. Doing our own thing will destroy us. We need to always make sure we are willing to do it God’s way because that is the best way there is. No one wants to lose any battles or not get to where they are all they desire to be inside. We can, if we do it God’s way and not our way. We can be all God said we could be and much more. We can always win and never lose, if we do it God’s way and not our way. We must learn not to be stubborn, but yielded to God and His Word. If God said it, that should settle it! We should never go against God’s Word of His will. He knows what is best for us and He always desires to bless us and prosper us. He is always looking out for our good! Remember that Amos 3:3 asks this question and we need to answer it in our hearts and always walk with God. “Can two walk together except they agree?”  The farmer used to use a team of horses to illustrate that example. The two horses are hooked together with a yoke. If they work as one, or together, the work becomes so easy they get it all done. But if one wants to do his own thing, nothing gets done and all there is, is fighting. We never want to fight with God, so we do as He tells us and quickly we find out His way is always the best and we walk in victory all the time.

 Father, I desire for my friends to never be stubborn and fight You. I ask you to make their hearts soft to Your voice. I ask You to help them so they always walk with You. I ask for You to help them, that they can be all You want them to be. I thank You for it because I have asked in Jesus’ name and therefore, I have what I have asked. Thank You!

Remember that I am here if you need me or just want to talk. You can come to the chat site right here on this web site and chat with me. Or you can write me and I will answer your letters. Remember that I love you and want to see you always win. I am here for you! Together we will win all your battles and see all the victories God has for us. Together we can put 10,000 to flight. Together we stand, divided we fall. So together we will always stand. Until next week, remember that I love you and I am here for you!

Love Noelle

Amos 3:3

"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

This week's question is: 

Finish:

Jesus said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, ______  __________  ______." (Hint: found in Matthew chapter 16)

Last week's Question:

Finish: 

Paul charged Roman Christians not to eat meat, drink wine, or anything to cause a brother to __________________________. (Hint: found in Romans chapter 14)

Answer: Stumble (fall) or is offended or is made weak

Congratulations to: Andy 10 GA

We also had some others from: Leah, NY; Ruthanne, NY; Salley, AZ; Mickie and sister from Or; Tod , NM

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