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Romans 5:8 But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

When a celebrity walks in a night club or attends an entertainment event, they most likely will be in the VIP (very important person) section. In VIP the owner treats that person with high honor providing them with whatever food or beverage they have in stock. The owner usually goes out of their way to treat their guest.

In God’s eyes, everyone is VIP. If God considers everyone VIP, who are we to think less of someone? God gave us His all through Jesus Christ. The least we can do is show our brother or sister love, kindness, and respect. Since God loves everyone, and we are instructed to be imitators of Christ, we should have the same love and compassion for others as Christ does for us. Everyone we contact should receive the VIP treatment. It doesn’t matter if they deserve it or not. We didn’t deserve it from God but, He gave it to us anyway.

Continue to mature and show the love of God towards all.

Genesis 3:21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.

Genesis 3 Summary:
Adam and Eve decide to be disobedient and eat of the forbidden tree. After eating of the tree, God questions them about their actions. At this time, they probably feel very foolish. God is disappointed with them and curses both man and woman. However, in spite of their sinful behavior, God personally clothed them with animal skin. He could have left them with their own concoction of clothes (fig leaves) but, He decided to provide for them any way.

This scripture shows the love and compassion God has for man.

For those who think, believe, or may have heard God won’t love or provide for those who live a sinful lifestyle. Think again. John 3:16 says, God so loved the world (sinners included). God loved us before we even knew Who He was.

No matter what kind of actions or lifestyle we’re living (holy or sinful) remember, God loves you.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

If we had at least $100.00 and we wanted to buy something that cost $10.00, we don’t need faith to buy that product. We already have the money to purchase it. Faith is believing that God has already done something we know we cannot do ourselves. Faith is total reliance and trust in God. Any and every desire we have has already been purchased and provided to us through the blood of Jesus Christ.

Think of the biggest, most expensive, most radical desire. Realize, that desire is already ours. As long as our desire pertains to life and godliness, that desire belongs to us.

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

Have faith!

When we place our food in the oven or microwave, we have an expectation that when the timer goes off, our food will be warm. We have such a confidence and an expectation in our oven until we set up the dinner table and get our beverages prepared because we believe our food will be warm and ready to eat.

That same confidence we have in an oven, is the same confidence we should have in the Word of God. Once we believe and receive the Word of God regarding whatever situation, we should expect that Word to come to pass. We should go so far as to prepare the way for that promise to come to pass. If it’s a new car, clean out the garage. If it’s a new house, start packing up belongings. If it’s a husband/wife, start looking at wedding magazines or providing options for honeymoon destinations. This is radical faith. This is for those who truly believe God’s Word will come to pass in their life.

Prepare the way.

Mark 1:3 “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'”

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

There are indisputable subjects that the bible is clear on. And if we hear a voice, or prompting to do something that contradicts the Word of God, then that prompting is not from God.

But, with issues not explicitly stated in the Word, God has a path, designed specifically for each of us, leading to a joyful life. As God prompts us to do or abstain from things, we should not compare with nor force our convictions on others.

Walk out your fullness of joy, as you seek and obey God’s designed path for you!

Reference: Priscilla Shirer

We are free from the law to live un-condemned lives through the Spirit.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

There may be certain guidelines, convictions, or promptings that are only sinful if we do contrary to what God specifically leads us to do.

For example, one person may not have peace about kissing before marriage. Someone else may kiss and be fine with that. The Bible is clear about fornication, but kissing is permitted. But if God gave you that conviction about abstaining from kissing until marriage, then it is sin to not abide by it.

1 Peter 1: 2God the Father knew you long ago and chose you to live holy lives with the Spirit’s help so that you are obedient to Jesus Christ and are sprinkled with his blood. May good will and peace fill your lives!

Reference: Priscilla Shirer

From Deuteronomy 28:15-68 are the curses of the law. The summary of the curses are poverty, disease, and eternal death. According to Galatians 3:13, Christ has redeemed (past tense) us from the curse of the law. If Christ did not redeem us from the curse of the law, we would all experience poverty, disease, and eternal death. Since Jesus has redeemed us, we should believe, receive by faith, and be experiencing wealth, impenetrable health, and abundant living.

It doesn’t matter what it looks like on the outside, if we can believe and receive the FACT that we are wealthy, healed, and have abundant life, the manifestation of these truths will take place in our lives.

Receive this Word and produce total health, great wealth, and the abundant life.

Mathew 13:22 But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

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Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

This is a simple verse that most of us have heard at least once in our lives. However, many people fail to apply it in their lives. When we treat people kindly it not only reflects the character of God but, it’s also an opportunity to sow a seed into our lives and into the life of someone else.

Sowing seed in our lives:
According to Ephesians 6:8, when we treat another with kindness/respect in spite of how they treat us, we can EXPECT kindness from God. There is a guarantee that God’s kindness towards us is going to be on a higher level than we can even imagine.

Sowing seed into the lives of others:
When we show kindness/respect, we allow the love of God to be on display. The love of God is one of the most powerful forces in the world. That love being shown can brighten a person’s day. That kindness can keep a person from committing suicide. That respect can lead a person to salvation. It’s the little things.

In conclusion, treat each other with love, kindness, and respect to be a blessing into your own life and the lives of others.

Luke 6:39 He also told them this parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

In Genesis 12 God has called us to be blessing however, we cannot be a blessing to people spiritually without having the knowledge of God. The knowledge of God is found in His Word and in His Spirit. If we don’t read His Word or receive His Spirit, how can we expect to be a blessing to others.

Some people may say, “I will leave the spiritual growth of others to the preachers.” According to Mark 16:15 Jesus gave us instructions to preach the Gospel to the nations. This includes us. Once again, how can we preach the Gospel if we don’t know the Gospel?

Take the time and study the Word of God to build your faith and be a blessing to the people of God.

Mark 11:14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.

In Mark 11 Jesus cursed the fig tree because it did not bear, or produce, fruit. Producing fruit is symbolic for producing positive results.

There is a lesson we can learn from this passage of scripture. Whatever is not yielding positive results in our lives, God has given us the ability to bind and loose, bless or curse. In our case, we can literally curse the lack of finances, the lack of employment, or the lack of whatever we desire. Just like the fig tree, once we curse these things, we should expect them to shrivel up and die.

I encourage you to curse anything you don’t desire in your life and call the things you do desire to pass.

Mark 11:20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”

Inspired by Carin UpChurch

Revelation 3:8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

God specializes in the manifestation of the impossible, also known as miracles. He sent His Son, a tri-part of Himself, and granted the opportunity of salvation for all men who ever did or would exist. He then sent us His thoughts, the Holy Spirit, for daily guidance as well as ushering in those used-to-be-impossibilities. It’s time to live in expectation of impossibilities!

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.

Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness, And rivers in the desert.

Most people focus on the beginning of this verse, but the end reveals a miracle. God is promising to manifest the impossible in our lives. Receive it. Meditate on it. Declare it.

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

Genesis 12:2 “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Previously, we mentioned how God has literally given us the ability to overcome everything on all levels. This ability is known as the blessing. The blessing is defined as an empowerment to prosper. God made it clear in Genesis 12:2 not to limit this blessing just for ourselves. God blessed us to be a blessing. Once again, the blessing is not words saying, “I bless you” but, an empowering force to prosper.

To be a blessing, we must be in a position to empower someone else. There are many ways we can be a blessing to someone else. We can be a blessing financially, through wise counsel, an encouraging word, or just listening.

However we choose to be a blessing, be sure God is in the midst. If we attempt to be a blessing without consultation with God, we would be operating in the flesh and things can quickly backfire.

Activate the blessing and be a blessing.

Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

The word blessed means an empowerment to prosper. In Genesis 1, God blessed man and said something. This signifies that a blessing is not a saying but, an empowerment. When God blessed man, He literally provided us with the ability to prosper on all levels. This ability was not limited to anything. It was not until man sinned and lost his dominion over everything. But praise God for Jesus Christ Who redeemed us and brought us back to our place of dominion and authority.

Whenever facing a trial or situation that seems too big to handle, we must realize that we are blessed. We have the God given ability, through Jesus Christ, to overcome all situations.

Activate the blessing.

2 Chronicles 13:12 Behold, God is with us at our head, and his priests with the trumpets of alarm to sound an alarm against you. Children of Israel, don’t you fight against Yahweh, the God of your fathers; for you shall not prosper.

By knowingly being disobedient, we fight against God and His plan for our life. Jesus came to give us an abundant life. By not walking in His ways, WE make the choice not to experience ALL the abundant life that He promised.

Praise God for grace because whether we intentionally or unintentionally miss the mark, for the believers, we have grace to catch us. But the just don’t live by grace, we live by faith. Our obedience positions us to receive the promise and our faith takes hold of the promise.

Surrender to God. Don’t fight against His ways. Make the choice, this day, to be totally sold out to Him.

Be blessed!

When it comes to receiving, I heard and agreed with the saying, “Expect nothing, be grateful for everything.” At that time, that quote seemed deep and profound, only relying on God’s ability to provide. However, that quote doesn’t line up with the Word of God.

Luke 6:38 says, give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your lap. For with the same measure that you measure it shall be measured to you again.

When we give, we should have an expectation that men or people will give to us. The scripture didn’t say, God was going to give to us but, men. Yes, God will put it on the heart of people to give into our lives but, ultimately the giver will be men.

As we give, we should live in expectation for our return.

Inspired by Apostle Price

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Many times young believers desire to grow in their relationship with God but, often times they don’t know where to start. Usually, the basics are easy. We accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and we believe that He died and rose for our sins. After knowing and believing that, for some, it gets a little complicated.

We can read the Bible more, but where do we start? We can pray more, but how do we pray and what should we talk about?

Our growth and development is a lifetime process. There is no one living who has it altogether. God will systematically work on us little by little. The first year may be a change in our mindset (Romans 12:2). The second year may be a change in our attitude (Philippians 2:14-15). The point is, we need to be open and receptive to these things. That way, whenever God gives us instructions, we can be obedient without delay.

It’s interesting how so many people base their life around the government’s laws, funding, or regulations. When the government does something they don’t agree with, they become very upset and hostile. Depression sets in and some turn to drugs, alcohol, and/or crime. Very few people turn to God when things seem to be at their worst.

There is one thing we should remember. The government is made up of mere men. Some, if not most of these men, don’t consult God when making decisions for their country. The Bible states we should not trust men but, our reliance for everything we need and want should be on God’s system. The world’s system is not designed for us to win or get ahead. It’s designed to keep us where we are at (economically), if not put us at a lower state.

Put and keep your trust in God, not man.

Psalm 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. 4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. 5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—the Lord, who remains faithful forever.

It is interesting how occurrences can make us doubt our calling. Having been rejected in the past can turn into fear of rejection, if allowed. Negative words from a few people can produce a warped perception of self, if allowed.

Acts 7:35 “This Moses whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’ is the one God sent to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the Angel who appeared to him in the bush. 36He brought them out, after he had shown wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

Realize the truth about those occurrences and do not allow them to keep you from fulfilling the purpose and call that God has placed on your life. God called Moses to save a nation and perform miracles while doing so. Reject fear and receive your call.

Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 23And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

I have begun declaring “I enjoy what I do.” The purpose of that declaration is to find joy in God no matter what task, job, or role that I am performing. Even the dream job, or ideal blessing may have some unwanted perks, such as the joy of having a baby paired with the possible pains of lack of sleep. So, we make a continual choice to enjoy what we do because we are doing all to bring honor to God.

Imagine that you have all the money you desire, living exactly where you want how you want. Imagine driving your favorite car, helping others in need, and being a blessing to the Kingdom of God. For most of us, we’ll consider that a “dream” or a “goal.” What if for the believer that’s actually reality?

Ephesians 1:3 says Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:8 says we are to fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

By combining these two scriptures, if we fix our eyes on things that are not seen, our eyes should be fixed on heavenly places, and heavenly places are the house of our greatest desires. The reality for the believer should be on things that are not seen. Through faith and patience we are simply waiting on the things in heavenly places to transfer into this temporary world.

Continue to see and say what you desire even though you can’t see it in this physical world. Make the unseen your reality.

Acts 19:17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Do you hold the name of Jesus in high honor? Many times we hear people say the name of Jesus when things go wrong or when people can’t get their way. Some people also have the audacity to use profanity between Jesus and Christ. Throughout time, people have reduced the name of Jesus to an all-time low.

The name of Jesus is the name above every name. The name of Jesus has power. The name of Jesus means salvation. We shouldn’t use this name out of anger. With or without our efforts, the name of Jesus will be held high because God says so.

Let’s do our part as recipients of salvation through Jesus Christ to keep His name held in high honor.

Hebrews 6: 7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. 8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

In these two verses, the land represent us (mankind). The rain or water represents the Word of God (Ephesians 5:26). A land or a person who is open and willing to receive the Word of God receives a blessing from God. However, a person whose life produces thorns and thistles due to the lack of Word entering their life, will eventually die.

The Word of God is very important to the believer. Without the Word of God constantly watering our hearts, we will be subjected to the world’s way of living, thinking, and responding.

Everyday, water your hearts by reading, listening, and receiving the Word of God to live in a way that pleases God and receive all that He has for us.

Stay Blessed!

John 16:23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

Jesus gave us the opportunity to receive a blank check. The scriptures says anything we ask in His name, it will be given to us. There are no limitations in the word “anything.” The only limits we have, are those we place on ourselves.

Just asking for the bare minimum not only limits us but, limits the growth or expansion of the Kingdom of God. Being minimalistic is essentially selfish. If we only ask God for just enough for ourselves, how can we be a blessing to anyone or anything?

Take the limits off and use the blank check Jesus has given us to be a blessing to the Kingdom of God, the people of God, and to live the abundant life that Jesus provided for us.

When we ask and believe God for a strong desire, we may have to go through the process of waiting on that desire. We may have to wait longer than we want to. While we’re waiting, we have to work endlessly not to allow doubt from entering our heart. The longer we wait, the stronger the doubts become. By the time we receive our desire, we can’t seem to enjoy it because we had to go through hell and high water to get it. The reason why some of us can’t seem to enjoy our desire is because our joy is invested in the wrong place. Our joy should not be attached to our desire. Our joy should be attached to God.

It was God Who was with us while we were waiting. It was God Who kept our minds at peace so we won’t go insane. It was the power of God we used to overcome doubt. God was with us the entire time. For that reason, we should have joy.

If our joy is wrapped in the promises of God and not the Creator of those promises, we are going to be disappointed every time. Our joy should be in the Lord.

John 15:10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

James 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

In addition to understanding that the perfect law involves being Spirit-led and new commandment led (John 13:34), we have another step before we receive the ‘bless you for doing it.’ ‘Do what it says’ seems simple, by why would ‘don’t forget what you heard’ come after it rather than before it?

‘Don’t forget what you heard’ involves active listening and discerning the voice of God. You can hear a sound and think nothing of it or you can hear words, internalize them, and repeatedly act on them. As Romans 10:17 says, faith comes by hearing, it is implied that hearing is an ongoing action. We continuously hear God’s Word, and we actively listen to His voice. So, it is time to make time to be still and listen to God.

Then, God will bless you for doing it.

Inspired by Priscilla Shirer

James 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

The ‘perfect law’ is not the Ten Commandments. For awhile, I did not understand the difference between the law and the perfect law. The Ten Commandments is the law for the unbeliever. It is the placeholder before one accepts Christ. The fallacy in it is that it is impossible for humans to keep. That is why so many sacrifices were required for those living by the law.

The ‘perfect law’ requires being a believer. As a believer, we have accepted the perfect sacrifice, Jesus, and as such have been given the Holy Spirit (Who knows the mind of God). We then choose to become Spirit-led by following the voice and promptings of the Holy Spirit and deciding to obey. The perfection of this law is that grace abounds: just as we did nothing to earn right-standing with God, we can do nothing to lose it. While obeying the Spirit results in a better quality of life and those who truly love Christ obey His new commands, our shortcomings do not change our position with God.

Live FREE!

Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, who was always doing good and helping the poor. 37About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.

Acts 9:40 Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up.

The kindness and love from Tabitha went a long way. It allowed her to receive favor from God. Her willingness to help the poor and do good got the attention of those who would eventually bring her back from the dead. Without her remarkable kind spirit, she would have been just another face in the country. If Tabitha’s kindness can physically bring her back from the dead, what are the chances that our kindness can benefit us?

There is no use in being mean or hurtful. Our God requires us to love and be merciful towards our enemies. When we are kind to others in spite of their ways, we position ourselves to receive favor from The Lord.

Show the love of God and release the spirit of love and compassion towards all.

Daniel 6:7 The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or man during the next thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the lions’ den.

Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

There comes a time when every Christian needs to take a stand against something. Enough is enough. We shouldn’t want to sit and allow the world to make decisions and laws that go against the Kingdom of God. We shouldn’t want to be in the same spiritual and physical place we were 5 years ago. Take a stand!

Take a stand against seeing friends/loved ones live a miserable life when we can help them apply the Word of God to their life.

Take a stand against that reoccurring sin we’ve been struggling with in our life.

Take a stand against that long time church member who belittles and criticizes everyone who is not on their “level.”

We are not using our might and will power to take a stand but, the Spirit of God who gives power to overcome.

I’m reminded of the song Stand by John P. Kee

Stand for Holiness
Stand for Righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you’re all alone
And believe He shall receive His own

As we start this 2013 year, a lot of people will make the effort to workout, lose weight, go to church, and develop their spiritual relationship with God. This is great but, as we know most of us start “falling off” our quest towards the middle of the year. Praise God our blessings are not determined by our spiritual commitment because most of us would stop experiencing blessings towards the middle of the year.

God desires for us to increase. Increase in our faith, increase in our relationship with Him, increase in knowledge of Him through His Word.

For this 2013 year, we should make a conscious effort to spiritually increase without turning back. Not so that we can get “stuff” but, so that we can know and increase our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Romans 1:17 For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Once we can see it, we should say it.

Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he said.

We shall have what we say. If we see ourselves as millionaires, we should say we’re millionaires. If we see ourselves as healed, we should say we’re healed. It’s not lying to say what God says about us. God has given us the ability to call those things that be not as though they were (Romans 4:17).

When we read God’s Word, we should see it in our lives. Once we see it, we should say it.

Be Blessed!