What Does The Word Say?

A.I.D.S (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is such a deadly disease because it attacks the immune system. It leaves the body defenseless against minor ailments such as a common cold. So, if someone with A.I.D.S. gets a cold, it could turn into pneumonia and lead to death. This is no cure for this malady. It can only be treated, but will still lead to the individual’s death.   Another chronic illness that afflicts the human body that has no cure is diabetes. However, a diabetic can live a healthy lifestyle by taking insulin, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise. Insulin and proper diet are beneficial, but I have seen many who don’t follow these simple instructions. Diabetics who disregard these basic tools for living end up losing limbs or worse yet dying. There are no exemptions.   Sin in the life of a believer is likened unto the two diseases. There is no cure. It can be controlled, BUT if a believer does not put into practice a daily discipline of the word; he or she will s...

Luke 6:31-36 in the New Living translation says, "Do to others as you would like them to do to you. 32 “If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! 33 And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! 34 And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return. 35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. 36 You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate." This pericope of scripture starts out with the Golden Rule, "Do to others as you would like them to do to you." It can also be said, "Treat others like you want to be treated." This...

Praise the Lord! On this past Sunday, I celebrated my spiritual birthday. I have been saved, satisfied and serving the Lord for 24 years. Glory! As I looked back over my walk with the Lord, I can recall times that I was not happy. I look at believers today and I can see that many are not happy. There is a revelation of a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is based upon circumstances. This is not a bad thing. If you get a promotion on your job, you are happy. If you receive unexpected income in the mail, you are happy. If someone does something nice for you, you are happy. If the sun is shining and things are going well, you are happy. Again, this is not a bad thing. However, what do you do when things are not going well? Joy on the other hand is a fruit of the Spirit. It is an inward contentment that is not based on circumstances. It is the result of the indwelling of the Spirit which is fueled by the grace, goodness and glory of the Lord. Psalms 16:11 says, "You ...

Well glory, today I will be sharing with you the final point in this series on O.C.C.U.P.Y. Until He comes. As we are about the Father's business in 2011 in understanding the kingdom of heaven, God is calling us to Y - Yield Your Will. The word yield means to surrender or submit as to superior power. It also means to give up, give over or give in. The meaning is clear, yet of all of God's creation, mankind struggles to yield. From Adam to current, every human born, except Jesus has failed in one way or another in this area of yielding. However, our will was created to yield. The greatest way we show love and submission to God is to yield our will to His. Just prior to Jesus arrest and crucifixion, He went to Gethsemane with Peter, James and John to pray. Matthew 26:36-39 says, 'Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and ...

Good morning! This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad, and so should you! I am excited about today's teaching in the series, O.C.C.U.P.Y. Until He Comes. This is the area where many times believers faint and give up. However, now is not the time to give up! We must put this leg of the teaching into practice. We MUST, P - P.R.E.S.S. When you think about the word "press," apply this acronym; Put Resolute Energy in Standing Strong. Isn't that powerful? That is what we have to do in the press! You may be caught between a rock and a hard place but you must stand firm in your faith knowing that nothing is too hard for God. P.R.E.S.S.! The thing that I love about the press is that it is the warfare of occupying, and warfare is good because we win! It is the area where we are faced with opposition while training to be about the Father's business. The enemy is prowling about seeking to devour those who are weak. The Word of God tells us to re...

Praise the Lord! This is an exciting time in the Lord! I continue this series on O.C.C.U.P.Y. Until He Comes with our mantra for the year: Understanding the Kingdom of Heaven. On March 3, 2011 I did a teaching on this subject, but today I am going to go a little further in order to emphasize the pragmatics of this topic. As I have said before, to understand in terms of biblical concepts means to submit to God's point of view on the matter. Prior to salvation, this was a foreign idea because the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. However, if any man be in Christ He is new and can receive understanding from the Father. Proverbs 2:6 says, "For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding." This is good news because now if there is anything that we do not understand about the Kingdom, we can ask the Lord and He will give us the revelation (James 1:5). With that in mind, what area of your life are lacking understand...

Praise the Lord! In this third letter of this teaching I will be encouraging you to C - Contribute Time, Talent and Treasure to the Building of the Kingdom. IAAH! Contribute simply means to give. This is not a difficult word or concept to understand when looked through the lens of "my life does not belong to me." As a born-again believer we are servants of the Lord. The word "servant" describes one who is bound to do what he is told to do regardless of what he thinks about it. This may seem like a harsh term, but just reflect on Jesus who is our perfect example. On the cross He gave His life in obedience to the Father. He was teaching us how to give regardless of how we think or feel. God is calling us all to give three things which encompass every area of our lives. First He wants us to give our time to build His kingdom. He has given us time as a wonderful gift to live for Him. The enemy, the master of the flesh, daily works overtime to get us to be lazy and w...