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Day 53 Hebrews 11:5-6

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“It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying-“suddenly he disappeared because God took him.” But before he was taken up, he was approved as pleasing to God. So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.”(Hebrews 11:5-6)
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“It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying-“suddenly he disappeared because God took him.” When I read this, I think Enoch was a Man of God who walked with more than a Mustard Seed of Faith! Can you image one Sunday your pastor getting up in front of the Congregation and preaching the Word of the Lord and then telling the Church that God was going to take him up to Heaven? Think about it, every Sunday service, after he delivers the Word, he tells his congregation that he will soon depart from you until that one Faithful Day the chariot of Fire comes among you and he is gone. I am not talking about Enoch now, but Elijah who was another Man of God who did not taste Death. But how is this possible? It was Faith in the Power of God that these men lived such righteous lives that they were taken up. “But before he was taken up, he was approved as pleasing to God. So, you see, “it is impossible to please God without Faith.” Never lose your Faith! Always remember your tongue has the power of Life and Death.
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I have had many people contact me and tell me that they are losing their Faith, or lost their Faith. I have said before how news like this deeply saddens me even more than persons who has passed away. With Faith, all things are possible! But without Faith, you can not be pleasing in the sight of the Lord. You are not your flesh and the sins that may come forth. You must have Faith and believe that God has better plans for your life. Beloved, stop looking at the natural and the world around you to receive validation of God’s purpose in your life! I know it is hard, but if you live by the standards of the world, you will die by them. God purpose for you is ever present. I know many of you are struggle in your own Faith in what God is Calling you to do, but just don’t give up. I heard it said once by a Pastor that he rather have 10 percent of the full vision 10 percent of the full vision. There is a difference, because you are not limited in your Faith.
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“Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Sincerely seek after the Lord! Never give up on Faith, because God isn’t ready to give up on you. Be encouraged everyday to strive after what God has for you. I know this life is hard and that is why we can not do it alone. Call upon his name through the storm and never stop believing. Though we may struggle, I never forget His Name and when the time comes, I know He will not forget mine!

Day 51 1 John 3:18-20

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” Words are Wise, but Actions speak Louder!”

“Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions. It is by our actions that we know we are living in the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before the Lord, even if our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.”(1 John 3:18-20)

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“Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions.” I truly have a heart for The Lord. I say this because God has shown me from time after time that his Grace and Mercy is sufficient for every man and woman. I have heard story after story about how God has worked in different people’s life around the world. No matter the race, language or color; God has provided for all. Gods’ Word is more than just words we read on a page; they are Words that produce Action. When God says it is by Faith that we receive our blessings, it is not an empty promise. For the Bible says that God’s Word will not return Void which means there is a real force and power behind it. So what does this mean to us? That there is a standard that God has set that we should all follow; let us not speak of love, but put it into action.
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“It is by our actions that we know we are living in the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before the Lord, even if our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.” I know it may sound crazy to most, but even if we feel in our hearts that we could have acted more in Love, God knows us better than we know ourselves. It is with the passion and desire that we seek after the Will of the Lord that God himself has put inside of us. For the heart does not know the Will of our Father in Heaven. The time of speaking in Love will never change, but let us pursue the action of Love above all things.

Day 43 Romans 4:18-21

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“Against All Hope”

“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead – since he was about a hundred years old – and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” (Romans 4:18-21)
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” When everything around him seemed hopeless, Abraham stood fast on God’s promise to him. I know there are many of us who are in this kind of situation. We have envisioned or received the word of the Lord that tells us we are destine to do something great, but or current circumstances dictate differently.  “Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead – since he was about a hundred years old – and that Sarah’s womb was also dead.” Abraham was hundred years old and knew he wasn’t getting any younger and to add insult to injury, his wife Sarah was about the same age as well. Long pass child bearing years by all standards, Abraham believed in the Word of the Lord. In this life, we face many trails. I know for many of us, we are facing a situation where it seems impossible for God to work things out, but Glory be unto God who is worthy to be praised. God will make a way out of no way,  But it is by our Faith that we are judged.
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” Abraham did not waver in his Faith in the Lord. I know it is hard to praise him through the storm, but for those who are faithful, the promises that the Lord put into your life is waiting. Against all hope, we are called to have faith.

Day 41 Jeremiah 1:4-10

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” The Womb of Destiny!”

“The Lord gave me a message. He said, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my spokesman to the world.” “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” “Don’t say that,” the Lord replied, “for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and take care of you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Then the Lord touched my mouth and said, “See, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms.” (Jeremiah 1:4-10)

“The Lord gave me a message. He said, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.” Now, I want to read something again that you might have missed. “The Lord gave me a message…” Now who gave him a message? It was the Lord. Now if it was a message that was only for Jeremiah, there would be no use in sharing this Word from the Lord if it was truly for him, but this was not the case. This message that was sent to Jeremiah was intended for him to share to the people of the world. And God’s message is this. “Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my spokesman to the world.” And that is exactly it. God has spoken and we all should rejoice! But it is man who wants to always question Gods for our life. “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” Beloved, it is not by our strength that we do these things, even more, if we are commissioned by God himself, what do we lack to speak to the nation? Nothing! We lack nothing! If we have a mustard seed of Faith, we are guaranteed to do all things! “Don’t say that,” the Lord replied, “for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you.” So let me reiterate, Stop telling the Lord what he can not do! Stop saying what you Lack and start claiming what he has for you! “And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and take care of you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” God has said it and you are commanded in Jesus Name to do it!

“Then the Lord touched my mouth and said, “See, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms.” See, what we must understand that there is a time between Gods assigning of Jeremiah’s destiny before Birth until the time that he was appointed. Even though he was set apart, he did not know these things until God came to command him to go out into the nations. Even though Jeremiah felt that he was too young to do these things, The Lord reassured him by touching his Mouth and said that he would be with him where ever he went. God has given us the same power of the Mouth, for it is written that live and death is within the tongue. I tell you this today; God has never given up on us. Through it all, God commanded our destinies when we were in the womb. Have faith and believe these things; God has appointed you to be spokes men to the nations! God truly loves you and is calling for every man, woman and child to rise up and answer the calling of your destiny!

Day 37 Hebrews 11:1-3

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“Faith Hoped For!”

“What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.  God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith. By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.” (Hebrews 11:1-3)

 Someone asked me the other day what does it truly mean to have faith? If I was to define what it means, could I find the true definition? “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen.”  When it comes to faith, we are all called to have confidence and assurance in what we hope. The true key to faith is not the word itself, but the word “Hope.” In these times, when you hear the word hope used, it usually means that it is not going to happen. If there is any word that is ever used out of context, it would be the Word Hope. If we look back in Hebrews 6:19, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” When you have something anchor, it isn’t moving, especially if it is firm and secure! Just think what a difference of live we would have if we were anchored to the word of the Lord, then you would understand what it means to have true hope and faith!
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“By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen.” Creation is the greatest gift given to us from God, because it is a constant reminder of who God is. Think about it, when you wake up, do you hope to see the sky, sun and land? Nope, we go to sleep every night having faith that the world will be the same as it was the day before.
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Now hold that thought, we sleep every night with that eternal hope that the world will be in the same in the morning. Now just think about what would happen if we had that same faith with word of God! If we prayed at night and woke the next day to see our faith manifested, Beloved it is a powerful thought, but we have a powerful and mighty God. When the word says, “Faith is the things Hoped for,” this means that when you hope, it will come to pass. Let today be the day that you believe in the Word of the Lord. Letting not things be called chance and luck, but Hope and Faith. The power of Hope will anchor you deeply into true Faith.

Day 35 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

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“Faith, Can’t Leave Earth Without It!”
“Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by Faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him,  whether we are at home in the body or away from it, for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”(2Corithians 5:6-10)
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“Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by Faith, not by sight.” We must understand that this life in the flesh is one that we live by Faith. For we are away from the Lord, as you may know, Faith is the belief in things unseen. But do we understand what it truly means to be Faithless? It faith is a belief in things unseen, and then faithlessness comes by believing in what we do see. But being people of Faith, our hearts our set on heavenly aspirations. “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” Lord knows that we wait and seek to worship him in Heaven, but the will of God must be done here on earth.
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“So we make it our goal to please him,  whether we are at home in the body or away from it, for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” Beloved, let today be the day that you seek to righteousness that leads to ever increasing Faith. For we can not wait until we ascend to heaven to be true believer of the Lord, but now is the time that God has called you to your destiny. If the reward of your Faith is at the finish line of Heaven, then know that you are still running the race of righteous living.

Day 34 Ephesians 6:12

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“Division Between Us!”

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12)

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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood! There is a division between us that most people do not see and understand. For we create and finance wars and spending billion upon billions of dollar to fight our enemy of flesh. Many men and women are killed in this so called fight against evil and even more, people unite against other people to combat one another in the name of righteousness. But how successful is this crusade against the flesh? I liken this to going to a puppet show and slaying the puppets for their ill will and leaving the puppeteer alive. There are two realities set before us; one is the physical world, and the other is the spiritual world. I know for most of you, this is not a new concept, but it is one we must continue to build understanding about to put in full perspective of what is really going on.
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The dark forces that work against us are not the planes that crash into buildings or the leaders and dictators who abuse. It is the spiritual forces behind these people and events that we must fight against. But how do we fight what we cannot see?  It is the same principle given to us by faith which is to Believe in things unseen but known. Our great adversary and great assets are one in the same. Belief in the unseen is the only way we as Gods’ people will survive. Understand, these things will manifest in two ways, one from the rulers on high and the second by the Faith in God. For too long, the men and women of God have seen the fruit of the evil rulers and forces; But God is calling for a time like this for our Fruits of Faith to Manifest.  The Spiritual legacy passed down through Jesus to us is greater than what we see in the world!

Day 26 Acts 3:1-8

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“The Last Hour!”

“Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple , a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple . When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting a gift. But Peter said, “I don’t have any money for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and anklebones were healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.” (Acts 3:1-8 NLT)

“But Peter said, “I don’t have any money for you. But I’ll give you what I have.” Beloved, as I write this today, I pray for the deep insight and discernment of the Lord to be renewed within you today. For the Lord has a mighty Word to share today and all those for shall hear it, will receive the Healing revelation that it brings forth. “I don’t have any money for you, but what I’ll give you what I have.” How many of us today are in need of money?  If I were to take a vote, I would say all of us need money in one area or another. Even those who are well off, if they were to lose their Job, they would be in need. As in this case, there was a crippled man by the gate Called Beautiful, who begged everyday to receive money to eat. Now understand, he sat by the most beautiful entrance into God’s temple to beg for money, why everyone went in to worship. As I was reading over this verse, God spoke to my heart and asked me how many people today who sat at watch the Glory of the Lord or asking for the same thing? How many come nightly to the Lord asking for money, when the Lord wants to heal them.
The Crippled man was asking for money, what did Peter give him? How many of us today see money as the root of all problems? There are many of Us today who when ask for Prayer, will say that you are in need of a financial miracle when you have the threat of cancer or sickness and disease upon you. In Jesus Name, receive the Healing Power of the Lord! Believe, Believe, Believe! God wants to Heal you of your sickness. How many days did the Cripple have to go to the temples gates and beg? How many days will those who are suffering from the attack of the enemy ask for a financial breakthrough, when the devil at every moment is trying to your life away. Wake up! The Joy and Victory is here! Jesus Died to give us life, will you receive it in this hour! Instead of the Financial Blessing, Pray and Receive what God has truly waiting for you.
“But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” There is Power in the Name of Jesus! Glory to the Lord, Glory to the Lord! In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth , Be Healed! Beloved, it is not the financial miracle you need in this hour; it is the Healing Power of our Lord and Savior. !” Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and anklebones were healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.” Are you ready enter into what God has for you? Then take hold of the Healing in Jesus Name and get up and start walking into the Destiny God has called you to.

Day 20 John:1-16

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“The Last Hour!”

 

“For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the owner of an estate who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay the normal daily wage and sent them out to work. “At nine o’clock in the morning he was passing through the marketplace and saw some people standing around doing nothing. So he hired them, telling them he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day. At noon and again around three o’clock he did the same thing.  At five o’clock that evening he was in town again and saw some more people standing around. He asked them, `Why haven’t you been working today?” “They replied, `because no one hired us.” The owner of the estate told them, `Then go on out and join the others in my vineyard.’” That evening he told the foreman to call the workers in and pay them, beginning with the last workers first.  When those hired at five o’clock were paid, each received a full day’s wage. When those hired earlier came to get their pay, they assumed they would receive more. But they, too, were paid a day’s wage.  When they received their pay, they protested, `Those people worked only one hour, and yet you’ve paid them just as much as you paid us who worked all day in the scorching heat.” “He answered one of them, `Friend, I haven’t been unfair! Didn’t you agree to work all day for the usual wage? Take it and go. I wanted to pay this last worker the same as you. Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be angry because I am kind?’ “And so it is, that many who are first now will be last then; and those who are last now will be first then.” (John 20:1-16 NLT)

“And so it is, that many who are first now will be last then; and those who are last now will be first then.”  Today, as I look upon many people who are held at high esteem in our Christian society, I am in wonder of how God’s Word states that many who are called first, we be last to enter into his Kingdom. As I we read in the Word of the Lord, we read that Heavens rejoices when the Lost are found, even over those who are saved. In the Story of the Prodigal son, the Father through the feast the Son that returned home, as the Son who was Faithful felt like his Father was being unfair by throwing the feast for the Son who left. The Father celebrated the Lost Son who returned home over, just having a feast for his Faithful Son. So why does the Lord give such High Favor for those who are Lost? This has always been an issue even many today in the Church deal with. It is hard to understand why God would give favor to someone who has done nothing but be an enemy to Him, before Repenting and coming to the Lord. But as we read in John 20:13-14, “I wanted to pay this last worker the same as you. Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money?”

I pray that we get a clearer understanding of what the Lord is trying to convey here. We all have read about Jesus’ Ministry. He has come to heal the Sick and not the Healthy. If I am a doctor, wouldn’t I sick to cure the patient of Cancer? And when I cured him, wouldn’t we rejoice that he no longer had the disease! In this same way, if God has blessed you with great health in your life, why should be upset with those who had were sick before being healed by him. As John reads,” Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my Money?” Salvation doesn’t come from any where else but from the Lord, he is the judge of who shall enter into his kingdom or not. We are all called to do God will at different times in our Life. Let us not be judges, but answer’s of God. When he calls upon your name in that Hour, answer him by saying, “I am here Lord!” For even those who are called in the eleventh hour and paid the same wages.

Day 17 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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“Through it All, Love!”

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud  or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.  It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.  Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

 “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud  or rude. Love does not demand its own way.” I know many people are familiar with this scripture about Love. Even as you read over it, most believer feel this is a standard of Love that is only met by God and with this thought do not heed what the scripture is stating. I have found with the Word of the Lord isn’t a suggestion, it is direction. In this verse, God is stating the guidelines of Love which is universal to all Believers. I used to fall into the trap of reacting one way when I was around other Christians and a different way when I was around none believers. For example, if I was in the church parking lot and someone cut me off, I would smile, wave and say God Bless you and not think twice about it. But, If I were on the freeway and someone did the same thing, I would honk my horn in a sign of frustration. “Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.” I have committed certain daily prayers in my lie, one being that I walk in the fullness of Christ from day to day. I know this is a huge undertaking, but it is a standard of living that is second to none, for Christ came to be the perfect example in the flesh. I may have to fight day to day to walk in this kind of Love, but this is my sincere commitment to Christ.
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“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” Let Love reign over you today. Over faith, over Hope; even Paul said that Love is the greatest of them all, because it endures every circumstance. I don’t care what situation you are facing today, because the Word of the Lord says when you walk in Love, you can endure and overcome whatever comes against you. In this world, all we have is the Word of the Lord and His Word is Love.