Matthew 25:3
3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.
How
can you take advantage of what the Lord brings across your path if
you've failed to be ready. The apostle Paul said we must be ready to
give a word "in season and out." What does that mean? It's the "P"
Factor. It means to always be prepared. Always be prepared for what you
say? It means to always be prepared for the opportunity that GOD gives
you. Many are like the foolish virgins. How so? Just because there's a
delay doesn't mean that what God has for you isn't coming. The parable
Jesus gave was to say that many will assume that the second coming of
Christ will not happen because it hasn't happened yet. Oh but when He
comes, so many will not be prepared. Those that are not prepared will
look to those who are and demand assistance. The response as Christ put
it, they will be left out. So it is with anything God wants you to be
prepared for. Many procrastinate and put off what God has said to do.
But then a window or door opens and God wants you to walk through it.
You're so busy trying to get your shoes (steps) in order that you miss
the opening, when all you have to do is keep your shoes on so you're
ready to go when He says go. How many times has the Lord told you that
there's something you must do? Do you know that the "something" may
indeed be linked to a blessing God wants to release to you? Do you know
that the longer you wait, the less time you have when He's ready to drop
that blessing. Lack of preparedness means a blessing that may not be
utilized to the fullest. Be prepared to receive your blessing.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
"I Know What I'm Doing"
Proverbs 13:13
13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
King Solomon respected wisdom and gained so much of it from the Lord. But one who does not put it into practice pays for it just as King Solomon said. King Solomon himself scorned the command of God to not marry foreign wives because they would lead his heart away from God. He did not listen. He had the attitude of "I know what I'm doing" because Solomon was plagued with a spirit of lust. When in reality he did not know how much he would pay for it. All but a small piece of the kingdom his father David left him had been torn away from him. Remember, David too warned him to follow the Lord completely. Is that not a prime example of what not listening to the Lord's instruction can do? You can lose nearly all you have. The scripture also references Proverbs 1:28-29 where the Israelites denied God's instruction later cried out to Him. But God allowed them to stew for a little while in what they had created. As Proverbs 1:31 says, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. When you think you know better than God, you will learn the hard way. "I know what I'm doing" turns into HELP. It's been each and every one of us at some point in our lives. But for how long? How long will it be before you say, "Lord I need you?"
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13 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
King Solomon respected wisdom and gained so much of it from the Lord. But one who does not put it into practice pays for it just as King Solomon said. King Solomon himself scorned the command of God to not marry foreign wives because they would lead his heart away from God. He did not listen. He had the attitude of "I know what I'm doing" because Solomon was plagued with a spirit of lust. When in reality he did not know how much he would pay for it. All but a small piece of the kingdom his father David left him had been torn away from him. Remember, David too warned him to follow the Lord completely. Is that not a prime example of what not listening to the Lord's instruction can do? You can lose nearly all you have. The scripture also references Proverbs 1:28-29 where the Israelites denied God's instruction later cried out to Him. But God allowed them to stew for a little while in what they had created. As Proverbs 1:31 says, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. When you think you know better than God, you will learn the hard way. "I know what I'm doing" turns into HELP. It's been each and every one of us at some point in our lives. But for how long? How long will it be before you say, "Lord I need you?"
Remember to check out my girl Stubbs on the Leap of Faith Network from 6am-9am on www.live365.com and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Angels Are Real
Acts 12:15
15 "You're out of your mind," they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, "it must be his angel."
Did you know that each of God's children has angels assigned to them? Yes, that means you. When the apostle had been released from jail during the prayers by the saints, no one but the young girl believed it was actually Paul at the door. The others assumed his angel, the one assigned to him, came as his representative. Angels are real. If you recall, it was the angel Gabriel that gave Mary the news that the Lord had picked her to carry our Savior, Jesus Christ in her womb. Also, an angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife, that she was still pure. And so on. When we pray, we ask that God send his protective angels. Yes, angels have an important duty in our life. Psalm 91:11 says that "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Angels are supposed to protect us. Sometimes they are in human form. They are there briefly then gone. You may or may not have seen your angels. But when God sends someone to watch over you and you are given the knowledge of such, take heed. Zachariah didn't believe the angel that was assigned to give him the good news that he and his wife, who was barren, would become pregnant and their son would have a great task. Their son would be John the Baptist. Angels exist but they are not above Jesus. Do not worship angels over our Lord and Savior. For the angels did not do what Jesus willingly did. Shed his blood in exchange for ours.
Remember to check out my man V of the Artist to Artist Show on www.Qliveone.com on Mondays and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
15 "You're out of your mind," they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, "it must be his angel."
Did you know that each of God's children has angels assigned to them? Yes, that means you. When the apostle had been released from jail during the prayers by the saints, no one but the young girl believed it was actually Paul at the door. The others assumed his angel, the one assigned to him, came as his representative. Angels are real. If you recall, it was the angel Gabriel that gave Mary the news that the Lord had picked her to carry our Savior, Jesus Christ in her womb. Also, an angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife, that she was still pure. And so on. When we pray, we ask that God send his protective angels. Yes, angels have an important duty in our life. Psalm 91:11 says that "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Angels are supposed to protect us. Sometimes they are in human form. They are there briefly then gone. You may or may not have seen your angels. But when God sends someone to watch over you and you are given the knowledge of such, take heed. Zachariah didn't believe the angel that was assigned to give him the good news that he and his wife, who was barren, would become pregnant and their son would have a great task. Their son would be John the Baptist. Angels exist but they are not above Jesus. Do not worship angels over our Lord and Savior. For the angels did not do what Jesus willingly did. Shed his blood in exchange for ours.
Remember to check out my man V of the Artist to Artist Show on www.Qliveone.com on Mondays and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Crossing/Transitioning Over
Matthew 14:34
34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
Jesus and the disciples crossed over to an area that was on the west side of the Sea of Galilee as the Zondervan NIV Study Bible points out. It says it was a plain area considered to be a garden spot, fertile and well watered. This occurred after Jesus and Peter walked on the water. Walking on the water was one major event before the crossing over but so was the acknowledgment by the group with the following words, "Truly you are the Son of God" upon seeing the wind die down." As soon as they crossed over and people saw, word spread all over the country and the sick were brought to Jesus. A new state of mind for the disciples because another significant miracle was coming.
God kept saying crossing over was significant not just for me but transition is in the atmosphere. According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary transition means passage from one state, place, stage, or subject to another. We are about to transition from summer to fall (which represents harvest) but also what the scripture above shows is that the crossing over or transition was to a fertile place. So the old place is now dead. Even in Joshua 1:2 God said to Joshua, "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the Land I am about to give to them- to the Israelites. Before a new place can be entered, whether it's a state of mind, physical place or whatever, a couple of things have to be acknowledged. First, acknowledging that the Lord is in the center of it is the only way you can move into a blessing or state of transition. Second, whatever was is now dead. You cannot walk into a new place of growth without leaving something behind. It's the changing of the guard in many words. If it's felt like the LONGEST week to you, it has been. Because it's been an attempt to keep the distraction from where you are going. Where are you going? A new place, whether mentally, spiritually or physically, today is the last day, not only of this month but of where you've been. It's time to cross over and be at peace.
34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
Jesus and the disciples crossed over to an area that was on the west side of the Sea of Galilee as the Zondervan NIV Study Bible points out. It says it was a plain area considered to be a garden spot, fertile and well watered. This occurred after Jesus and Peter walked on the water. Walking on the water was one major event before the crossing over but so was the acknowledgment by the group with the following words, "Truly you are the Son of God" upon seeing the wind die down." As soon as they crossed over and people saw, word spread all over the country and the sick were brought to Jesus. A new state of mind for the disciples because another significant miracle was coming.
God kept saying crossing over was significant not just for me but transition is in the atmosphere. According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary transition means passage from one state, place, stage, or subject to another. We are about to transition from summer to fall (which represents harvest) but also what the scripture above shows is that the crossing over or transition was to a fertile place. So the old place is now dead. Even in Joshua 1:2 God said to Joshua, "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the Land I am about to give to them- to the Israelites. Before a new place can be entered, whether it's a state of mind, physical place or whatever, a couple of things have to be acknowledged. First, acknowledging that the Lord is in the center of it is the only way you can move into a blessing or state of transition. Second, whatever was is now dead. You cannot walk into a new place of growth without leaving something behind. It's the changing of the guard in many words. If it's felt like the LONGEST week to you, it has been. Because it's been an attempt to keep the distraction from where you are going. Where are you going? A new place, whether mentally, spiritually or physically, today is the last day, not only of this month but of where you've been. It's time to cross over and be at peace.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Giving A Sign
Psalm 86:17
17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
The one after God's own heart, David, prayed to God to help protect him from his enemies. David was often the subject of scorn and especially by those who refused to honor God. David was God's champion and warrior. Not only with Goliath but with anyone God sent David to war with. Because David loved the Lord, his enemies were that much more disgusted with him. David not only prayed to God but he praised Him and worshiped Him in the same breath. His love and devotion to God were "complete" and he was "undivided". No one or thing could take David's heart away from God. He would not choose anything over God. David called out for God to send a sign of His goodness. What kind of sign? It could be anything but God pouring out blessings and more blessings that ONLY HE could make happen upon David is indeed a sure sign that goodness and mercy follow David. David longed to be comforted because he endured the ruthless men who sought to take his life. But as David said, they were all men who were "without regard for God". Having no regard for God is basically saying that obedience to God doesn't matter, God's decision's don't matter, God's Word doesn't matter. All that matters is that person's lust for whatever. But it is these very people that God brings to humbleness. Whether it is through the crumbling of their own circumstances or watching God advance those who love and are devoted to Him.
Remember to check out my girl Stubbs of the Leap of Faith Network from 6-9am ET on www.live365.com and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
The one after God's own heart, David, prayed to God to help protect him from his enemies. David was often the subject of scorn and especially by those who refused to honor God. David was God's champion and warrior. Not only with Goliath but with anyone God sent David to war with. Because David loved the Lord, his enemies were that much more disgusted with him. David not only prayed to God but he praised Him and worshiped Him in the same breath. His love and devotion to God were "complete" and he was "undivided". No one or thing could take David's heart away from God. He would not choose anything over God. David called out for God to send a sign of His goodness. What kind of sign? It could be anything but God pouring out blessings and more blessings that ONLY HE could make happen upon David is indeed a sure sign that goodness and mercy follow David. David longed to be comforted because he endured the ruthless men who sought to take his life. But as David said, they were all men who were "without regard for God". Having no regard for God is basically saying that obedience to God doesn't matter, God's decision's don't matter, God's Word doesn't matter. All that matters is that person's lust for whatever. But it is these very people that God brings to humbleness. Whether it is through the crumbling of their own circumstances or watching God advance those who love and are devoted to Him.
Remember to check out my girl Stubbs of the Leap of Faith Network from 6-9am ET on www.live365.com and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Will He Say, No Charge?
Genesis 9:5
5And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too. I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man.
God made a new covenant with Noah after He washed away everyone but whom He asked Noah to preserve. The covenant allowed meat to be added to the diet not vegetation. And it also consisted of each person giving an account of their life when each person dies. You know that everyone must die, but rarely do people realize that EVERYTHING you've ever done must be accounted for both good and bad. The good news, if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior and decide to live in Him, then many of the wrongs you've committed have been atoned for already. Meaning those you've repented for. His lifeblood was drained in the 39 lashes He received from one of the guards and then on the cross when the guards drove nails into His hands and feet and then pierced Him in His side. His lifeblood was taken for yours and mine. How so? You probably don't even remember the first sin you ever committed. But the day you made Jesus your Lord and Savior and decided to walk in Him, God decided to forget about the first sin you ever committed. The whole reason why God called Noah to build the Ark was because He was disgusted with what He saw in the land and all those who had no regard for Him. Noah was willing to listen to God and that's why his family was preserved. Jesus is the Lamb of God, unblemished. Yes, every man must die but those who truly accept Jesus as their Lamb of God are spared from an eternal death in the lake of fire. Jesus took the keys of death when He laid down His life in exchange for yours and mine. How is your life honoring the lashes He took for you? How is your life honoring the nails that were driven in for you? Your account must be given before Him. Will He say, no charge?
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5And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too. I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man.
God made a new covenant with Noah after He washed away everyone but whom He asked Noah to preserve. The covenant allowed meat to be added to the diet not vegetation. And it also consisted of each person giving an account of their life when each person dies. You know that everyone must die, but rarely do people realize that EVERYTHING you've ever done must be accounted for both good and bad. The good news, if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior and decide to live in Him, then many of the wrongs you've committed have been atoned for already. Meaning those you've repented for. His lifeblood was drained in the 39 lashes He received from one of the guards and then on the cross when the guards drove nails into His hands and feet and then pierced Him in His side. His lifeblood was taken for yours and mine. How so? You probably don't even remember the first sin you ever committed. But the day you made Jesus your Lord and Savior and decided to walk in Him, God decided to forget about the first sin you ever committed. The whole reason why God called Noah to build the Ark was because He was disgusted with what He saw in the land and all those who had no regard for Him. Noah was willing to listen to God and that's why his family was preserved. Jesus is the Lamb of God, unblemished. Yes, every man must die but those who truly accept Jesus as their Lamb of God are spared from an eternal death in the lake of fire. Jesus took the keys of death when He laid down His life in exchange for yours and mine. How is your life honoring the lashes He took for you? How is your life honoring the nails that were driven in for you? Your account must be given before Him. Will He say, no charge?
Remember to check out my girl DJ Ambermay for the Tuesday TOP 10 Countdown on Church Beat Radio on www.live365.com!
Monday, August 27, 2012
A Heart of Gratitude
Good Morning Everyone,
No this is not a typical message but a sign of gratitude!! The LORD showed up and showed out at Saturday's book signing event at Family Christian Bookstore! It was a SELL OUT event!! I want to give a special THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support!! I also want to give a big THANK YOU to my assistant for the day, PR expert and friend Daria Fennell as well as Gary Walker my photographer for the day!!! We had lots of fun!! Not only was it a sell out day but God brought people who either knew people that wanted be published or they themselves so giving words of wisdom were awesome!! There were some fellow authors and writers who came out!! The staff at Family Christian Bookstore in Elkridge, MD are now carrying copies in store!! They were very impressed with the event!!! To see pictures from the event go to facebook and check out Get Your JOY In The Morning! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Your-Joy-In-The-Morning/159407174099742
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Remember to check out my man V of the Artist to Artist Show on www.Qliveone.com and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
No this is not a typical message but a sign of gratitude!! The LORD showed up and showed out at Saturday's book signing event at Family Christian Bookstore! It was a SELL OUT event!! I want to give a special THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support!! I also want to give a big THANK YOU to my assistant for the day, PR expert and friend Daria Fennell as well as Gary Walker my photographer for the day!!! We had lots of fun!! Not only was it a sell out day but God brought people who either knew people that wanted be published or they themselves so giving words of wisdom were awesome!! There were some fellow authors and writers who came out!! The staff at Family Christian Bookstore in Elkridge, MD are now carrying copies in store!! They were very impressed with the event!!! To see pictures from the event go to facebook and check out Get Your JOY In The Morning! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Your-Joy-In-The-Morning/159407174099742
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Remember to check out my man V of the Artist to Artist Show on www.Qliveone.com and listen for the Get Your JOY In The Morning segment!
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