"He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying."
Matthew 28:6 NLT
Sunday is here! He is risen! Death could not defeat Him!
He died for our sins, but He rose again to save us for all eternity!
Thank you Jesus, my risen Savior!
Be Blessed!
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Jesus…
"As soon as he saw Jesus, he shrieked and fell down in front of him. Then he screamed, "Why are you interfering with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Please, I beg you, don't torture me!""
Luke 8:28 NLT
The demons knew His name before He spoke to them. They feared the words that would come from Him. They knew His Holy power; even they knew He was the Son of God!
Sometimes, we doubt God's power in our lives. We think that He can't help us when all He has to do is speak the words. The part we lack is the faith to believe.
We are better than the demons, we were made in God imagine. So trust that His power will do what you ask and Be Blessed!
Luke 8:28 NLT
The demons knew His name before He spoke to them. They feared the words that would come from Him. They knew His Holy power; even they knew He was the Son of God!
Sometimes, we doubt God's power in our lives. We think that He can't help us when all He has to do is speak the words. The part we lack is the faith to believe.
We are better than the demons, we were made in God imagine. So trust that His power will do what you ask and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Renewed strength…
"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:30-31 NIV
Do you ever get tired? Tired of fighting the good fight, tired of standing for what is right? The enemy is constantly attacking and we grow weary.
But we depend too much upon ourselves. We were never designed to fight this battle alone. Depend upon the Lord! Put your hope in Him. The enemy will flee when the Lord shows up! Just speak His name and watch them scatter!
So when you're tired, renew your strength in Him and you will Be blessed!
Isaiah 40:30-31 NIV
Do you ever get tired? Tired of fighting the good fight, tired of standing for what is right? The enemy is constantly attacking and we grow weary.
But we depend too much upon ourselves. We were never designed to fight this battle alone. Depend upon the Lord! Put your hope in Him. The enemy will flee when the Lord shows up! Just speak His name and watch them scatter!
So when you're tired, renew your strength in Him and you will Be blessed!
Monday, March 25, 2024
The one…
""Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?"
Luke 15:4 NIV
The good shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one. The one who is lost! Jesus is seeking the lost. If you're not a believer, He is searching for you. If you have lost your way, as a believer, He comes for you as well.
Though there are many of us and sometimes we think: "does God really care about me?" The answer is YES! He is searching for you, to bring you back to the flock so He can care for you and protect you!
If you were the only person ever born in all of history, Jesus would still come for just you! Trust the God love "you" and Be Blessed!
Luke 15:4 NIV
The good shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one. The one who is lost! Jesus is seeking the lost. If you're not a believer, He is searching for you. If you have lost your way, as a believer, He comes for you as well.
Though there are many of us and sometimes we think: "does God really care about me?" The answer is YES! He is searching for you, to bring you back to the flock so He can care for you and protect you!
If you were the only person ever born in all of history, Jesus would still come for just you! Trust the God love "you" and Be Blessed!
Friday, March 22, 2024
Actions…
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
1 John 3:18 NIV
Have you ever had someone tell you they love you, but their actions say something different? Or maybe you grew up with a father that could never speak the words but, by his actions, you knew he loved you.
"Actions speak louder than words" is the old saying based upon this verse. We can preach and tell the lost that Jesus loves them all day long, but until we show them they won't truly understand.
So show an act of kindness this week. Show God's love through your actions so that they will Be Blessed!
1 John 3:18 NIV
Have you ever had someone tell you they love you, but their actions say something different? Or maybe you grew up with a father that could never speak the words but, by his actions, you knew he loved you.
"Actions speak louder than words" is the old saying based upon this verse. We can preach and tell the lost that Jesus loves them all day long, but until we show them they won't truly understand.
So show an act of kindness this week. Show God's love through your actions so that they will Be Blessed!
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Follow him…
"Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people." So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him."
Luke 5:10-11 NIV
What would it take for you to leave everything and follow Jesus? Simone had the privilege of just seeing miracle performed by the Savior. He became an instant believer.
Is it harder for us, in modern times, to believe because we haven't seen with our own eyes? But have we? Daily there are miracles around us, in nature, in the medical field, in the birth of a child, etc. we just have to open our eyes and believe.
Now, leaving everything can be more of a task for us. We have become self dependent and "me" oriented in our society. But God has so much more in store!
So pull your boat up on shore, be willing to leave everything and follow Jesus! You will Be Blessed!
Luke 5:10-11 NIV
What would it take for you to leave everything and follow Jesus? Simone had the privilege of just seeing miracle performed by the Savior. He became an instant believer.
Is it harder for us, in modern times, to believe because we haven't seen with our own eyes? But have we? Daily there are miracles around us, in nature, in the medical field, in the birth of a child, etc. we just have to open our eyes and believe.
Now, leaving everything can be more of a task for us. We have become self dependent and "me" oriented in our society. But God has so much more in store!
So pull your boat up on shore, be willing to leave everything and follow Jesus! You will Be Blessed!
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The man…
"Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man!"
2 Samuel 12:7a NIV
David burned with anger when he heard of someone being dishonest and stealing from another man. But in truth, David was that man!
Have you ever looked at someone else's sin and thought, they should be ashamed. Yet, you may have done the same thing or worse in your time? It is so easy to judge others and condemn them, but we need to look at ourselves and see our own sin.
So ask yourself today: "Am I that man?" Recognize sin within yourself before looking at others and you will Be Blessed!
2 Samuel 12:7a NIV
David burned with anger when he heard of someone being dishonest and stealing from another man. But in truth, David was that man!
Have you ever looked at someone else's sin and thought, they should be ashamed. Yet, you may have done the same thing or worse in your time? It is so easy to judge others and condemn them, but we need to look at ourselves and see our own sin.
So ask yourself today: "Am I that man?" Recognize sin within yourself before looking at others and you will Be Blessed!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
With God…
"Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.""
Matthew 19:26 NIV
We have all had that thought at one time or two; "this is impossible." Maybe it was building a business, recovering from an illness or injury. Whatever, it felt like a Herculean task.
But with God: that business became a leader in the industry. With God: that injury led to winning a gold medal. Or that illness became a testimony.
Whatever the task, add God in the mix and nothing is impossible. Keep Him at the center and you will Be Blessed!
Matthew 19:26 NIV
We have all had that thought at one time or two; "this is impossible." Maybe it was building a business, recovering from an illness or injury. Whatever, it felt like a Herculean task.
But with God: that business became a leader in the industry. With God: that injury led to winning a gold medal. Or that illness became a testimony.
Whatever the task, add God in the mix and nothing is impossible. Keep Him at the center and you will Be Blessed!
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Faithful…
""If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities."
Luke 16:10 NLT
When you do things well, your boss or your leaders see you and give you more responsibilities. They are able to trust you.
God is the same way. When you take care of the small things, and show yourself trustworthy and honest. He will give you more. What began as a small thing or a small ministry, will grow into something amazing. All because you were faithful.
So whatever God entrust in you, big or small. Do it faithfully and do it well. Then you will be blessed!
Luke 16:10 NLT
When you do things well, your boss or your leaders see you and give you more responsibilities. They are able to trust you.
God is the same way. When you take care of the small things, and show yourself trustworthy and honest. He will give you more. What began as a small thing or a small ministry, will grow into something amazing. All because you were faithful.
So whatever God entrust in you, big or small. Do it faithfully and do it well. Then you will be blessed!
Friday, March 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Words…
"Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart."
Proverbs 11:11 NLT
Do you know someone who lifts you up daily when they speak? And then there are those who tear you and others down with their words? They are always negative and try to drag everyone down with them.
Proverbs tells us the "talk of the wicked can tear (a city) apart". That's how powerful words can be. What words are you using? Are they uplifting or do they tear others down?
Lift each other up with your words! Pray for those who don't. Live a life worthy of God's sacrifice and Be blessed!
Proverbs 11:11 NLT
Do you know someone who lifts you up daily when they speak? And then there are those who tear you and others down with their words? They are always negative and try to drag everyone down with them.
Proverbs tells us the "talk of the wicked can tear (a city) apart". That's how powerful words can be. What words are you using? Are they uplifting or do they tear others down?
Lift each other up with your words! Pray for those who don't. Live a life worthy of God's sacrifice and Be blessed!
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
When I am afraid…
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"
Psalms 56:3-4 NIV
When fear strikes you, how do you respond? With defensiveness, or do you turn and run? What are you afraid of? The God of Heaven is by your side.
Fear, anxiety, depression…they are all tactics of the enemy to keep us from living the life God has prepared for us. Put your trust in the Lord, the battle has already been won!
Your Heavenly Father goes before you in battle. He defends your left and right, He is before you and behind you. Do not be afraid and Be Blessed!
Psalms 56:3-4 NIV
When fear strikes you, how do you respond? With defensiveness, or do you turn and run? What are you afraid of? The God of Heaven is by your side.
Fear, anxiety, depression…they are all tactics of the enemy to keep us from living the life God has prepared for us. Put your trust in the Lord, the battle has already been won!
Your Heavenly Father goes before you in battle. He defends your left and right, He is before you and behind you. Do not be afraid and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
His promises…
""Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him."
Mark 16:6 NIV
These ladies were looking for Jesus at the tomb, where He was buried. They had not listened to His words, they didn't believe when He said He would rise again.
Where are you looking for Jesus? Are you not believing the promises He has given you? Don't be surprised when He is fulfilling His promises for you!
Jesus is not here, He is risen! Just like He said! Trust His promises, go claim what He has in store for you and Be blessed!
Mark 16:6 NIV
These ladies were looking for Jesus at the tomb, where He was buried. They had not listened to His words, they didn't believe when He said He would rise again.
Where are you looking for Jesus? Are you not believing the promises He has given you? Don't be surprised when He is fulfilling His promises for you!
Jesus is not here, He is risen! Just like He said! Trust His promises, go claim what He has in store for you and Be blessed!
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Plans…
"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."
Proverbs 16:3 NLT
Have you ever had plans or dreams? Maybe for your life, your family or your business? And you just can't seem to make those dreams come true…
Submit those dreams to the Lord, allow Him to bless them. His dreams for you are so much bigger than you can fathom. Pray without ceasing and cover those dreams and plans in prayer.
When we commit everything to the Lord, our dreams will come true. Only when you walk with God will you, Be Blessed!
Proverbs 16:3 NLT
Have you ever had plans or dreams? Maybe for your life, your family or your business? And you just can't seem to make those dreams come true…
Submit those dreams to the Lord, allow Him to bless them. His dreams for you are so much bigger than you can fathom. Pray without ceasing and cover those dreams and plans in prayer.
When we commit everything to the Lord, our dreams will come true. Only when you walk with God will you, Be Blessed!
Friday, March 8, 2024
Speak life…
"The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words."
Proverbs 10:32 NLT
Have you ever been around someone whose words just drain you? They drag you down, no matter what they say.
Then you spend some time with a wise, godly person? They pour into you, they speak life. They lift you up, just being around them.
We are called to be that person! Speak life into someone. Lift their spirits, do so daily in every interaction and you will Be blessed!
Proverbs 10:32 NLT
Have you ever been around someone whose words just drain you? They drag you down, no matter what they say.
Then you spend some time with a wise, godly person? They pour into you, they speak life. They lift you up, just being around them.
We are called to be that person! Speak life into someone. Lift their spirits, do so daily in every interaction and you will Be blessed!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Guard towers…
"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Guard towers are strategically placed around military institutions to produce covering field of fire. Effectively setting up a great defense, and protecting from attack.
The Lord, when we turn to Him, surrounds us like the guard towers. He protects us from attack. He covers us and keeps us safe.
So run to the Lord, seek His safety. Know that He is your protector and Be Blessed!
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
Guard towers are strategically placed around military institutions to produce covering field of fire. Effectively setting up a great defense, and protecting from attack.
The Lord, when we turn to Him, surrounds us like the guard towers. He protects us from attack. He covers us and keeps us safe.
So run to the Lord, seek His safety. Know that He is your protector and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Give it all up…
"So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own."
Luke 14:33 NLT
Give up everything!? My truck, my house, my TV, my job, my finances, my family? Do you really mean everything Lord? Yes, God wants your sacrifice to follow Him. He wants your obedience. Are you willing to give it ALL up for His name sake?
Well, it's all His anyway, so what are you really giving up? He wants your undivided attention and dedication, no distractions with worldly things. No reason to look back.
When we do that, He has so much more in store! He has a future beyond belief when we give full surrender. So lay it all down for what's in store and Be Blessed!
Luke 14:33 NLT
Give up everything!? My truck, my house, my TV, my job, my finances, my family? Do you really mean everything Lord? Yes, God wants your sacrifice to follow Him. He wants your obedience. Are you willing to give it ALL up for His name sake?
Well, it's all His anyway, so what are you really giving up? He wants your undivided attention and dedication, no distractions with worldly things. No reason to look back.
When we do that, He has so much more in store! He has a future beyond belief when we give full surrender. So lay it all down for what's in store and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Godly advice…
"The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off."
Proverbs 10:31 NLT
As we mature and grow, we all need a little advice from time to time. But where do we get that advice? Co-workers, friends, spouses or maybe the internet?
I would suggest we get godly advice! Seek out the person that you admire in your Christian walk. Offer to take them to lunch or for a cup of coffee. Maybe join a small group of godly peers.
The things you will learn, when you surround yourself with godly people will be wise beyond your years! In return, you will Be Blessed!
Proverbs 10:31 NLT
As we mature and grow, we all need a little advice from time to time. But where do we get that advice? Co-workers, friends, spouses or maybe the internet?
I would suggest we get godly advice! Seek out the person that you admire in your Christian walk. Offer to take them to lunch or for a cup of coffee. Maybe join a small group of godly peers.
The things you will learn, when you surround yourself with godly people will be wise beyond your years! In return, you will Be Blessed!
Friday, March 1, 2024
Stewardship…
"for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills."
Psalms 50:10 NIV
I am by no means a wealthy man. I have had plenty and I have had less. But I have tried to be a good steward of whatever God has given me.
You see, it's ALL His anyway, He only gives it to us for a short time, to manage. And when we steward it well, He gives us more to manage.
Are you managing what God has given you well? From your house, to your finances…your family. God puts you in charge for a short lifetime, are you using what He has given you to up build His kingdom? When you figure out how to do that, you will Be Blessed!
Psalms 50:10 NIV
I am by no means a wealthy man. I have had plenty and I have had less. But I have tried to be a good steward of whatever God has given me.
You see, it's ALL His anyway, He only gives it to us for a short time, to manage. And when we steward it well, He gives us more to manage.
Are you managing what God has given you well? From your house, to your finances…your family. God puts you in charge for a short lifetime, are you using what He has given you to up build His kingdom? When you figure out how to do that, you will Be Blessed!
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