No If’s, And’s or But’s

A few years ago, I heard a minister preach a message entitled, “No If’s, And’s, or But’s.” In the message, he encouraged the believers to stand on God’s word without doubt or unbelief. It is interesting to note how many believers struggle with believing in the daily presence and power of God in their lives. The enemy tells us the same lies continually. However, on today, whatever you stand in need of, whatever you are trusting God for, or whatever God has promised you, remember that there are no if’s, and’s, or but’s concerning Him and His promises.

For all the promises of God in him are yea and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV)

The scriptures are clear that all of the promises of God revealed through Christ are YES and AMEN. Yes lets you know that whatever He has promised that “YES!” – He will do it. Amen is a surety that His promise is established and it will certainly come to pass.

Do not lose faith in God. Hold on to the promises. Pray and ask God for faith and patience until every promise of the Word and every personal prophetic promise is manifested in your life. Again, there are no If’s, And’s, or But’s when it comes to God and His promises. There is only Yes and Amen.

Prayer of the Week:

“I thank you for your daily provision and protection. I make a new commitment to trust the promises of your word. I give you glory and praise today. Amen.”

Love Him More

 

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples and ate with them. He asked Peter: “Do you love me?” The “these” can represent anything in this life. 

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? John 21:15 (KJV)

We have to love Jesus more than anyone else or anything else, including our service to Him. We also have to love Him more than what we used to do (sins, vices, mindsets, attitudes, etc). If we do not love Him more, we will return to it. Some people focus so much on trying to overcome that they forget that their focus is to be upon Him. In doing so, when we behold Him, we become more like Him.

Conversely, if we are consistently focusing on sins, we will fail. Though temptations come, your desire or love for Him must supersede your desire for the old sin or habit. It is the only way to resist and overcome. 

Again, what is the object of your affection? Do you love Him above any “these?” This is to be our goal. Love Him More! If we love, we will never fail because it is written that love never fails.

Prayer of the Week:

“I remember all that Christ did for me on today. I thank you he bore my transgressions and sins. On this day, I ask that you help me to continue to live free from sin. Amen”

Come Forth

         Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. It is true! He did it. Though He allowed Lazarus to suffer in sickness and face death, He demonstrated His love by giving him a resurrection.

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. John 11:43 (KJV) 

So, what does this have to do with anything? In the same manner that Christ delivered Lazarus from the pangs of death, so will He deliver you from the pangs of hopelessness, despair, depression, and any other ailments (physical and spiritual) that may cause you to be like the ‘walking’ dead. From the story of Lazarus’ resurrection, we discover this truth.

No matter how bad it has been, Jesus can and will give you a resurrection. Stand in faith again. Trust His love again. Trust his faithfulness again. Receive all that He has for you. If individuals who have no relationship with God received miracles, how much the more those who have put their faith in Christ? ‘Lazarus,’ come forth!

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I thank you that your thoughts for me are for good. Give me the strength to do what is necessary to receive all that you have for me. Thank you now for all things. Amen.”

Lose the ‘Tude

    Driving down the road, these words entered into my heart. “LOSE THE ‘TUDE.” When I heard them, I said I do not have an attitude about anything or anybody. However, the thought came back saying attitude goes beyond a negative disposition. It involves your outlook and perspective. It was then that I understood why these words came to me.

    Have you ever just felt like things will not change for you? You serve God, but it seems that others are being blessed, promoted, and healed, etc. You remain faithful but sometimes doubt if the Lord will make changes in your life.

    Sometimes you feel like the only song you can sing is “It is Well,” resolving to accept whatever comes and not expect more because of past disappointments.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:35 (KJV)

    Many Christians have lost their expectation in the Lord because of the many trials and tests that we have to endure. But, it is time for saints everywhere to lose the ‘tude and renew their expectations. Though the trials have been hard, the blessings will be greater. It is time to release disappointment, bitterness, and anger and stand in full hope of God’s promises. Remember LOSE THE ‘TUDE because what God has for you is for you.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, grant me the grace to overcome past disappointments. Renew my hope and trust in you. Amen.”