I Will Survive

As a boy, I participated in the Boy Scouts. Part of the activities of the group consisted of survival training. We had to learn certain skills in order to receive badges. The skills learned were to be used in various situations that could arise in one’s life. In the kingdom of God, we must learn the necessary skills to survive in a world that is becoming opposed to God and His Christ.

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour…Isaiah 43:2-3 (KJV)

God promised Israel that they would survive any situations that came upon them because He was with them. As a Boy Scout, I was taught to depend on my training and ingenuity. This made the effectiveness of the training limited for survival rested on me alone. However, in the kingdom of God, once we have fasted, prayed, and studied (our spiritual training), we are still not alone. God will be  with us and ensure our survival.

So, on today, regardless of what you may be facing, know that the Lord is with you. Even when it seems that your spiritual training is of no use, be confident that you will make it in the worst of circumstances because of His presence. Be encouraged on today and say, “I Will Survive!”

Prayer of the Week:

“I trust you on this day Lord. You will ensure my success and victory. I thank you for it now. Amen.”

Christ is Coming

Foundational to Christianity is the belief in the return of Jesus Christ. At His return, the words recorded in the book of Revelation will be realized that the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.

Though many challenge the reality of a 2nd Advent of Christ, the scriptures clearly attest of its truth. The disciples asked Jesus to tell them plainly, when He would return. Jesus would not give them a specific time or date.

But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know when the time is. (Mark 13:32)

Instead of a time, He gave them signs. He told them that when they saw these signs, the coming of the Kingdom of God was nearby. Though the signs have always been present throughout the ages, it does not change the truth of His return. As we see events unfold, we can rest assured that these things are pointing to Christ’s return.

Prayer of the Week:

 “I know that I can trust that Christ will return. You are true and cannot lie. Amen.”

Close the Book

 

Do you keep reliving past mistakes, failures, and sins? Many in the body of Christ are trapped in yesterday. Many never move on in their walk with Christ; forgetting, He offers freedom and deliverance regardless of the bondage or circumstance. Thus, it is time for you this day to, “Close the Book!” to old things

And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. Luke 4:17-20 (KJV) 

Jesus announced a five-fold deliverance when he read from the book of Isaiah. Afterward, he closed the book. This shows us that the work of deliverance is already done. Jesus has already closed the book, now it is time for you to close the book.

Close the book on past sins and failures. Close the book on present struggles and weaknesses. When you do this, you will experience freedom in every area of need.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I thank you for forgiveness and deliverance from unfruitful events of my life. I will trust you as I move forward in you. Amen.”

The Unchangeable God

 

Have you ever been surprised by the actions of others? You thought you were friends and that you could count on them. Only to discover they changed their mind and attitude towards you. Because of this, many Christians think that God will respond to them like man. You have to remember that God is not like man, but we are to be like Him.

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent…Num 23:19 (KJV)

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)

With that being said, you should rejoice on this day knowing that the God you serve will never change. Even in the midst of our faults and failures, His thoughts toward you remain the same.

You can trust God’s love and faithfulness. He will never change His mind about you, so do not change your mind about Him. He is holy, faithful, and just. He will perform His Word. Rejoice, again, I say rejoice in the UNCHANGEABLE GOD!

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, help me to trust you in all things. I know you will never lie to me or change your faithfulness. I praise you for it. Amen”