Wednesday, November 30, 2011
ENCOURAGING WORD
~ Matthew 18:12, NLT
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Point of Grace - The Great Divide
East to West
Here’s a powerful live performance of “East to West” by Casting Crowns:
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✝️ Devotional Reflection: East to West
📖 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” – Psalm 103:12
This song is a heartfelt cry for mercy and a reminder of God’s complete forgiveness. It speaks to the struggle of guilt and the fear of being abandoned, yet it points us to the truth: Jesus has cast our sins away—forever.
🎶 “Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west?”
Let this song remind you that no matter your past, God’s grace covers it. You are not defined by your mistakes—you are redeemed by His love.
Encouraging Word
~ Psalm 13:5-6, NLT
At the Cross
I met Him in the garden, at the place of Gethsemane
I watched Him walk down to the cross of Calvary
The burdens of the world, He did take in prayer
With groaning and weeping He did tarry there,
I looked into his eyes and saw the plan of salvation
The sorrow’s He did carry, was for each and every nation
His brow drip with blood, His heart ached with pain
But He knew that man’s redemption would not be in vain.
The dusty road to the cross our iniquity he bore
Became the keys for tomorrow, that would open heaven’s doors
His broken body hung with His arms stretched wide
Beaten, bruised, and spitted on with stripes upon his side,
His obedience to His Father, He became the sacrificed
He gave up His authority, As He was the Messiah, the Christ
The blood that was shed at the cross of Calvary
Was the price that was paid for all of eternity.
His spirit left his body as the earth began to shake
The prince of darkness realized, he had made a mistake
The veil had been rent in two
Now, no more gentiles no more Jew,
Jesus Arose from the dead, to set ALL men free
Now truth is revealed, so that ALL might see
By A.M.
Encouraging Word
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Encouraging Word
Psalm 9:9
9 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
Friday, November 25, 2011
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Encouraging Word
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Watch on YouTube: Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm (Live)
When the Storm Rages, Keep Praising
Life doesn’t always make sense. The pain, the loss, the unanswered prayers—it can feel overwhelming. But even in the storm, God is near. He sees every tear and hears every cry.
🎶 “I’ll praise You in this storm, and I will lift my hands…”
– Casting Crowns
Let this song remind you that worship isn’t just for the mountaintop—it’s for the valley too. God is faithful, even when the skies are dark.
📺 Watch the video: Praise You In This Storm – Casting Crowns (Live)
🙏 You’re not alone. Keep praising. Keep trusting. He’s with you.
Joy
Sea Of Faces
“Sea of Faces” by Kutless is a deeply moving Christian rock song that explores themes of individual worth, divine love, and personal salvation in a world that often feels overwhelming and impersonal.
🌊 Devotional Reflection: Seen in the Sea of Faces
📖 “I am not just a man, vastly lost in this world, lost in a sea of faces…”
In a world of millions, it’s easy to feel invisible—like just another face in the crowd. But this song reminds us that God sees us, knows us, and loves us personally. The lyrics reflect a powerful truth: even if only one heart were saved, Jesus would have still given His life.
🎶 “Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine / Because You traded Your life for mine”
This line points to communion, symbolizing Christ’s sacrifice and the intimate relationship He offers. It’s a message of hope for anyone feeling insignificant or forgotten.
🙏 Prayer
Lord, thank You for seeing me in the crowd. When I feel lost or unseen, remind me that You know my name and love me deeply. Help me to live with confidence in Your love and to share that love with others who feel alone.
Amen.
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Fall Apart
“Fall Apart”:
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💔 Devotional Reflection: Fall Apart
📖 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
“Fall Apart” is a heartfelt reminder that God meets us in our brokenness. When life feels overwhelming and we’re falling apart, that’s often when we’re most open to His healing and grace.
🎶 “I fall apart to be rebuilt…”
Josh Wilson’s lyrics reflect the truth that surrender leads to restoration. We don’t have to have it all together—God is strong in our weakness, and He lovingly rebuilds what’s been broken.
🙏 Prayer
Lord, thank You for loving me even when I fall apart. Help me to trust You in the broken places, knowing that You are working all things together for good. Rebuild me with Your grace and make me whole again.
Amen.
Stronger
“Stronger” by Anne Wilson (Live):
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💪 Devotional Reflection: Stronger
📖 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.” – Psalm 28:7
Anne Wilson’s song “Stronger” is a powerful anthem of faith, reminding us that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. When life feels heavy and we feel like we’re breaking, His grace lifts us up.
🎶 “I’m stronger than I feel, stronger than I think, stronger than I know…”
This song encourages us to lean into God’s strength—not our own. He is our refuge, our rock, and the source of every victory.
🙏 Prayer
Lord, thank You for being my strength when I feel weak. Help me to trust You more deeply and walk in the confidence of Your promises. Remind me that I am stronger because You are with me.
Amen.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Encouraging Word
Philippians 4:6
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Encouraging Word
Psalm 28:7
7 The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Encouraging Word
Galatians 6:10
The Blessed Life-Part 4
Foundation Scriptures :Mathew 6 and Luke 16
The word mammon appears four times in the Bible and it is found three times in these verses and once in Mathews 6.
Matthew 6:24
You Cannot Serve God and Riches
24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
Luke 16:9-15
13 “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”
The Law, the Prophets, and the Kingdom
14 Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. 15 And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
Mammon premises you everything and gives you nothing. Mammon is a liar. Mammon promises you what only God can give you. Mammon is looking for servants and worshipers.
Mammon says, "I am the answer to all of your problems."
This is what we say many times: "I either need need God to come through for me OR I need someone to give me a truckload of money."
Mammon wants to be your god.
Mammon is very subtle. It says things to you like,"If you would serve me, you could help more people. If you had more money, you would be able to help more people."
Jesus never told anyone that their answer was found in more money.
You can Never replace God!
Mammon has two very close friends: the spirit of pride and the spirit of poverty.
2. Is money evil?
Money is not evil or good; it is neutral.
Luke 16:9
3. What should I do with money?
The first answer is to be a Good Steward of your money.
God is looking for Good Stewards.
Luke 16:10
The Good Stewards will always get more . The Bad Stewards will not get more.
Luke 16:12
Luke 16:11
Remember this: People Last Forever. True riches last forever! True riches are People!
Preached by Pastor Brad
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Glory in the Highest: A Christmas Devotional Series”
,"God Loves You”, .
"God Loves You"
Emphasizes God’s love and presence through the birth of Christ
Includes Luke 2:13–14, which speaks of peal ce and divine favor
Features the lyric: “Come and worship, come and worship / Worship Christ, the newborn King”
Uses warm, inviting imagery like angels rejoicing, a glowing manger, and a peaceful night sky
This combination beautifully reflects your blog’s message of God’s love and the invitation to draw near to Him.
Luke2:7-14/Angels From the relm of Glory
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” you can enjoy and share:
📺 Watch on YouTube: David Archuleta & The Tabernacle Choir – Angels from the Realms of Glory
🌟 Devotional Reflection: Angels from the Realms of Glory
📖 Luke 2:13–14
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’”
This timeless hymn calls all creation—angels, shepherds, sages, and saints—to worship the newborn King. It echoes the message of Luke 2, where heaven rejoices at the birth of Jesus, proclaiming peace and glory.
🎶 “Come and worship, come and worship / Worship Christ, the newborn King.”
Let this song remind you that Christmas is more than tradition—it’s a divine invitation to draw near to the Savior and celebrate the gift of His presence.
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A parent's prayer
https://youtu.be/3z8e6lb9UJ4?si=CvZ5-e-GQmj_qQwl
🙏 A Parent’s Prayer for God’s Vision and Guidance
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the precious gift of my children. You have entrusted me with their lives, and I ask for Your wisdom to guide them in Your ways. Help me to lead by example, showing them what it means to walk by faith, to set goals with purpose, and to pursue Your vision for their lives.
Give me strength to nurture them with love, discipline, and grace. Help me to see the big picture You have for our family and to set goals that align with Your Word. May our home be a place where Your presence dwells, Your truth is spoken, and Your love is felt.
Teach me to trust You with their future, knowing that You have a plan far greater than I can imagine. Let my prayers be filled with faith, my actions with intention, and my heart with peace.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Better Than A Hallelujah
Amy Grant’s song “Better Than a Hallelujah”:
💔 Devotional: Better Than a Hallelujah
📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Amy Grant’s “Better Than a Hallelujah” reminds us that God doesn’t just delight in our praise when life is good—He draws near when we’re at our lowest. The song paints a picture of a God who listens to the honest cries of breaking hearts and calls them beautiful.
🎶 “We pour out our miseries, God just hears a melody. Beautiful the mess we are…”
This song is a powerful reminder that our vulnerability is worship. When we bring our pain, our shame, our silence, and our tears to God, He receives them with love. He doesn’t require perfection—He desires honesty.
🙏 Prayer
Father, thank You for loving me in the middle of my mess. Help me to come to You with my whole heart—joys, sorrows, and everything in between. Teach me to trust that You hear me, even when all I can do is cry.
Amen.
📺 Watch “Better Than a Hallelujah” on YouTube
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✝️ How to Become a Christian – Steps to Peace with God
Are you searching for peace, purpose, and a relationship with God? Becoming a Christian is not about religion—it’s about entering into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
🕊️ Steps to Peace with God
- God’s Purpose – God loves you and wants you to experience peace and eternal life. (John 3:16)
- Admit the Problem – Sin separates us from God. We all need forgiveness.
- Discover God’s Bridge – Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again to give you eternal life.
- Embrace the Truth – Place your faith in Jesus, confess your sins, and invite Him into your life.
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- Lead by Example – Live out your beliefs with integrity.
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🙏 Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for loving me and offering me peace through Your sacrifice. I admit my need for You and invite You into my heart. Help me grow in faith and walk with You daily. Teach me to be a disciple who reflects Your love to others.
Amen.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Encouraging Word
1 Thessalonians 3:12
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Encouraging Word
1 Corinthians 13:7
Friday, November 18, 2011
Encouraging Word
1 John 4:12
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Encouraging Word
John 13:34
River of Life Church | Lebanon, PA
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Ultimate Life Church
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🔗 Ultimate Life Church – Fort Mill, SC
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.Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
In Sarah Young’s devotional book, “Jesus Calling” she said, “A spinning ballerina must keep returning her eyes to a given point in order to maintain her balance.” So it is the same with us. We must keep our eyes turned on Jesus. Then our purpose, vision and focus is one. The hymn writer put it like this: “Turn your eyes upon Jesus; look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace.”
Peter learned that as long as he kept his eye fixed on Jesus he could do the impossible, but when he turned to look at his surroundings he began to sink. So it is with each of us. May our prayer be: “Lord help us to train our eyes to look upon your face so that the impossible becomes the ordinary.”
Think on these things.
By Rev. Michael Fugatt
http://www.slwcmemphis.org/
Victory Worship Center
Smyrna Church of God
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Encouraging Word
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
New Life 91.9
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Encouraging Word
9 Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
Monday, November 14, 2011
THE BLESSED LIFE-PART-3
Most believers do not know that God gives you a test every few weeks.
Every time we get paid,we take a test.
Here is the test::Who we going to thank for the increase that just came into our lives? Who are we going to worship? Who are going to worship? Who are we going to honor?
Malachi 3:6-12
Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
7 Yet from the days of your fathers
You have gone away from My ordinances
And have not kept them.
Return to Me, and I will return to you,”
Says the LORD of hosts.
“ But you said,
‘ In what way shall we return?’
Do Not Rob God
8 “ Will a man rob God?Yet you have robbed Me!
But you say,
‘ In what way have we robbed You?’
In tithes and offerings.
9 You are cursed with a curse,
For you have robbed Me,
Even this whole nation.
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,
That there may be food in My house,
And try Me now in this,”
Says the LORD of hosts,
“ If I will not open for you the windows of heaven
And pour out for you such blessing
That there will not be room enough to receive it.
11 “ And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes,
So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground,
Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,”
Says the LORD of hosts;
12 And all nations will call you blessed,
For you will be a delightful land,”
Says the LORD of hosts.
1. Tithe is a test.
The tithe means the tenth part or ten percent.
In the bible, the number ten represents testing.
God developed tithing to test our hearts. When it comes to our money, it can be a big test.
Malachi is telling us: If tithe I am blessed. If I don't tithe, I'm cursed.
God does not curse us; we are voluntarily placing ourselves under the curse that is on this planet as a result of man's sins.
. Here is an argument that some give: I can't be cursed because I am a believe and Jesus bore the curse for me so I cannot be cursed..
. Another argument: Tithing is under the law and as a believer I am not under the law but under grace;so I don't tithe.
Under grace we always do more what was expected under the law.
2.Tithing is Biblical.
Genesis 14:18-20-
This is 500 years before the law.
Abram and Melchizedek
18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said:
“ Blessed be Abram of God Most High,
Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High,
Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.”
And he gave him a tithe of all.
Genesis 28:22- This is 400 years before the law.
Leviticus 27:30
Deuteronomy 26:1-2
Deuteronomy 26
Offerings of Firstfruits and Tithes
1 “And it shall be, when you come into the land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it, 2 that you shall take some of the first of all the produce of the ground, which you shall bring from your land that the LORD your God is giving you, and put it in a basket and go to the place where the LORD your God chooses to make His name abide.If Jesus said to you, "You ought to tithe" would you do it?
Matthew 23:23
Hebrews 7:1-8
Hebrews 7
The King of Righteousness
1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” 3 without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.4 Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils. 5 And indeed those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that is, from their brethren, though they have come from the loins of Abraham; 6 but he whose genealogy is not derived from them received tithes from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. 7 Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better. 8 Here mortal men receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives.
2 Chronicles 31:4-10
5 As soon as the commandment was circulated, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of grain and wine, oil and honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. 6 And the children of Israel and Judah, who dwelt in the cities of Judah, brought the tithe of oxen and sheep; also the tithe of holy things which were consecrated to the LORD their God they laid in heaps.
7 In the third month they began laying them in heaps, and they finished in the seventh month. 8 And when Hezekiah and the leaders came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel. 9 Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps. 10 And Azariah the chief priest, from the house of Zadok, answered him and said, “Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and have plenty left, for the LORD has blessed His people; and what is left is this great abundance.”
Before the Morning
Encouraging Word
10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.
The City Harmonic - I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Encouraging Word
13 A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Encouraging Word
13 A glad heart makes a happy face;
a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Friday, November 11, 2011
New Living Translation Online Bible
God's Charater witness Healing
Peter is preaching a short message here and he is bringing a conclusion to his message.
You don't have to preach a long message for it to be powerful.
Peter preached about five to seven min. on the day of Pentecost and three thousands people gave there hearts to Christ. Here Peter is preaching again and he is bringing a conclusion for his message and in verse thirty eight he said this
Acts 10:38
Now understand this Peter was a apostle(Disciple of Christ)from day one when Jesus choose the disciples Peter was one of the first apostles and it is interesting as he summarizes this message and he is drawing attention and bringing the colonizations about the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter had a lot of experiences it's everything he had seen and heard and experienced with the Lord Jesus Christ. All these things Peter had experienced and seen he could have said and said this is the Jesus I am talking about but it is interesting that what he choose to do was to highlight what I believe is the characteristic of Jesus Christ's entire Ministry and that was
Acts 10:38
Isn't interesting that healing was the characteristic that Peter choose to describe
Healing was the characteristic of Jesus Christ's ministry God is a healer Jesus is a Healer
so if healing characterizes Jesus ministry when he was walking the earth God is still characterizes his ministry today Jesus is still a healer
In Hebrews He is the same yesterday,today, and forever.
Exodus 15
This is the chapter that is summarized that brought the people of Israel out of the bandages Egypt they go though on dry land they cross though the red sea they cross though on dry land and God performs mighty miracles well first of all lets go back God was preformed 10 miracles to get them out of Egypt to change Farrows heart so they could come out so the Israelite's seen all of these wonderful miracles.They knew them as plegs they are miracles on our side on it but and so God brings them out of Egypt gets them out into the wilderness brings them to the red sea and all of a sudden he opens up the red sea they cross through on dry land they get on the other side.Farrows and his armies are casing them then they turned around and watched the waters surround and sallow all of the Egyptian armies and so they just had this big celebration.But it is interesting to me that when God begins to talk to them right after all toughs miraculous things takes place look in verse 26
Exodus 15:26
And he still is the Lord that health thee
You know he could have said I am the great warrior God that delivered you. I am the one that defeated Farrows armies.I am the one that brought all toughs mighty miracles and caused the hearts of the Egyptians to be turned and all of that but no he choose to be identified to his people as the Lord that health thee today.
Now defining characteristic of someone is something that they are known by. All of you are probably have herd of Beach Boys. You know I could blind fold you not showing you what kind of music that we are going to be playing and I grantee you you would be able to say oh, that's is the Beach Boys because the Beach Boys had a characteristic harmony about them when they sang ok know I am really going to go back with this one. How about about do you remember Frankie Vally. What was his Frankie Vally known for? It was the falsetto voice (Big Girls Don't Cry). So I could not be able to tell you that song and play that song and you could identify that's them. Why because that's the identifying characteristic of that group. There are many groups that have these kind of characteristics.Let me bring it up to more contemporary times some of you might remember some Be-gees music from the disco days.You know I could play some Be-gees music and that sound that they had was characteristic. You could easily identify that what I am saying to you is this that there are characteristics that he wants us to get access to it is us in his word and that the characteristic is that he is a healer that he is a healer that does not want his people bound up by sickness and diseases. So because God has that characteristic Jesus is God incarnate . When we walked on the earth he had the identity and the characteristic of being a healer as well. Why was God so emphatic on this? Why did God want the identity characteristic to be healing . Well if you really think about it in humanity our number one concern apart from spiritual things is the physical conditions of our body you know many of us might be over whelmed with certain needs going on in our life . We might have some financial needs we might have some marital needs going on . I mean all of us are dealing with certain issues like that in our life's but I grantee you if something stated hurting in your body or your body started feeling unlike it should those all become secondary immediately. See God knows the most primary concern other them your spiritual needs and your salvation is the care of your physical body. You know Jesus said over in Mathew chapter 6 you remember when he was talking to his disciples he said why take ye thought for your body what your going to put on what you are going to eat all of those things those are all primary things concerns that we have but the thing that God knows is that apart form your spiritual needs and a lot of people do not know they have spiritual needs but your physical are primary to you can become your greatest concern once something gos wrong in that area and God knows he is aware of this and so hen endeavors to do to minister to humanity on that level and see what I what I want you to understand. God cares about the care of your body I mean that it is very very important to him. God is very interested in you physical well being. Your physical well being is very much is in the mind and in the heart of God. Alright in the ministry of Jesus we have already identified that Peter said in Acts 10:38 that Jesus was fist and foremost a healer. You know there was three things Jesus was known for in his ministry preaching, teaching, and healing and most of the time when he preached and when he taught what he was doing was building the hope and faith of the people. So they could receive form his healing ministry. This will be mentioned later on but in Mark chapter six to his own home town the bible said that there would be no mightily work of a few miracles because of doubt and unbelief. well the bible don't say he packed all the disciples up closed down the tent got them packed up and then said load up we are going to the next town . No he did not do that do that if you read on it says that he went about teaching and preaching the Gospel. He did not just preach to them that I am the way to heaven he preached that and taught the of course but what is believed is that Jesus went back to the old covenant and taught them. What we just learned is in Exodus 15:26 that God is your healer that God wants to deliver you see the reason that we know that is because the power of God is present over and over again to heal and God power shows up and it comes up where faith is present. What you need to understand is about the Power of God and especially about the healing power of God is most of the time especially where believer are concerned. God doesn't just show up with his healing for no reason at all where believers are concerned the healing power of God is present because somebody is believing. Now don't get that confused with signs,wonders, and miracles. Did you know signs,wonders,and miracles is not for the church but more Christians are crying out for more signs wonders and miracles I don't get it either your convected that God is real or your not. God did signs, wonders,and miracles in the book of Acts to prove to a lost and a dieing word that he loved them and he is God. We should not need that. Did you know that? Now that's not to say you can't have a miracle if you need one but really God desire is that we don't sit around and go oh God send the miracles oh God send the wonders oh God send the signs. No what are job is to be trained and train to be equate and equate to be taught so you can become a vessel that God uses so we can preform the signs,wonders,and miracles. Jesus said in Mark chapter 16 that the believer shall bring people to the church so the pastor can lay on them No he said believes shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. So healing in the will of God is concerned about your body.
Let me give you a little historical background at this particular time Israel is divided into two kingdoms there is a northern kingdom called Isreal and the southern kingdom is called Judea where Jerusalem was about around this time all of them had become corrupted and wicked sin had creeped in and so the Assyrians had pretty much had been coming and overtaking them over and over and over again. what would happen is they would come and defeat them. They would take whatever they wanted from Syria after a period of time they would come back beat them up again take what they wanted and take it back. So this had been going on for for a while and there was a Commander General in the Syria army named Naaman and 2 kings chapter 1 says
2 Kings 5:1-4
2 Kings 5
Naaman’s Leprosy Healed
1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out on raids, and had brought back captive a young girl from the land of Israel. She waited on Naaman’s wife. 3 Then she said to her mistress, “If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.” 4 And Naaman went in and told his master, saying, “Thus and thus said the girl who is from the land of Israel.”This man is a heathen(Naaman) he is not saved he is not part of the chosen people he is not a Hebrew he is not part of either one of these kingdoms he is a pagan Idol worshiping heathen he is about as out there as you can get but he has leprosy and so it says in verse two and so we see here Naaman has leprosy and his servant girl helping his wife and so she comes in and tells her there is a prophet down in Samaria that could minister to you and heal you now drop down to verse 9
2 Kings 5:9-15
15 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his aides, and came and stood before him; and he said, “Indeed, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel; now therefore, please take a gift from your servant.”
Now the Jordan river have you ever been over the Catawba River how muddy it is you can't see the bottom can you.You know it's not exactly look enticing to go out and take a bath does it . So he gos to the Jordan River and he had to go and dip in this muddy water that's unclean and so I could go home and get a clean water (it was a clean river)and be healed and he went home and was mad did not understand all of that and all of a sudden he was approached and what was said is If the prophet told you to go do something great would you do it and not done it what if he came out and told you to go climb a mountain you would have done it If he wanted you to do something greater you would have done it and so he comes out to you and tells you something simple go wash and be clean now verse 14so Naaman dipped seven times in the water and he was restored so what happen he got his healing he received his healing why because he did what the prophet told him to do. Now we are going to see here is verse 15 why healing is such a strong characteristic of God it says here in verse 15 he was thrilled about what the Lord had done to heal his body that he went back to Elisha’s house and Naaman acknowledge that God was the only God because he healed him. God uses healing to prove to us and to people in general that he is the one true living God.
Healing is the dinner bell that God uses to brings people to the table of salvation because God will sometimes show up in the life's of people to minister to them and do great things to them to prove to them that he is God he might minister healing to them such a powerful and personal thing I mean think about it if there is something that you are dealing with in your body in an extremely personal nature private nature God heals that how does that speak to your heart about the word of God it's a very personal thing and it shows you God and he uses it to prove that he loves you and that he is God. Now Mark the first chapter
The leper came to Jesus and did not question the ability of Jesus (in John about the Love of Jesus)
Mark 1:40
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
Notice the leper did not question the ability of Jesus now he did not say i am not sure you are able
Jesus wants to heal the outcast Jesus healed a man that was a outcast
Mark 2:1-10
Mark 2
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic
1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately[a] many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. 4 And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying.5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”
6 And some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
8 But immediately, when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, He said to them, “Why do you reason about these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins”—He said to the paralytic,
The paralytic had no use of lems and a Jesus seen there Faith and he forgave and healed the paralytic
When you have Faith for God for something you see it Faith will govern what you say and do
Mark 2:11-13
Matthew the Tax Collector
13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them.
Jesus came and healed people that are Limited
Mark 3
Healing on the Sabbath
1 And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2 So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 And He said to the man who had the withered hand, “Step forward.” 4 Then He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they kept silent. 5 And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.[a]Jesus came to heal long term conditions
Mark 5:25
Mark 5:21
A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea.
Mark 5:35
Mark 5:43
Love People be kind to people but don't let them in your prayer circle
Mark 6:1
Mark 6
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
1 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him.Jesus not only came to heal the outcast there is no physical condition to big for Jesus.
Jesus wants us to be healed.
By Pastor Brad
http://springhill.cc/
Encouraging Word
23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Book Of James Bible Study w/ Mark Hall (Intro and 4 vs.1-6)
Here’s a devotional reflection based on James 4:1–6 from The Book of James Bible Study with Mark Hall:
✝️ Devotional: Humility Over Pride – James 4:1–6
📖 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6
In this passage, James confronts the root of conflict—selfish desires. He reminds us that quarrels and fights often stem from wanting our own way. When our hearts are consumed with envy, pride, and worldly desires, we drift from the peace and unity God intends for us.
Mark Hall emphasizes that humility is the key to receiving God’s grace. Pride builds walls between us and others—and between us and God. But humility tear∝s those walls down, making room for healing, restoration, and deeper relationship with Christ.
✨ Reflection
Ask yourself:
- Am I seeking God’s will or my own desires?
- Do I allow pride to guide my decisions or relationships?
- Am I willing to humble myself before God and others?
/Thank You for Your grace that meets me in my weakness. I choose to draw near to You today, trusting that You will lift me up.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Forgive me for the times I’ve let pride lead my heart. Help me to walk in humility, seeking Your will above my own. Teach me to love others selflessly and to pursue peace in all my relationships.
Thank You for Your grace that meets me in my weakness. I choose to draw near to You today, trusting that You will lift me up.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.,
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online bible
Encouraging Word
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
It's Beginning To Look alot like chistmas
Silver Bells
Here are some beautiful performances of “Silver Bells” you can enjoy and share on YouTube:
🎄 Featured Versions:l
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Michael Bublé ft. Naturally 7 – Silver Bells (Official HD)
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Bing Crosby ft. Carol Richards – Silver Bells (Visualizer)
📺 Watch here
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Lady Antebellum – Silver Bells (Live)
📺 Watch here
A modern country take with heartfelt vocals and holiday warmth.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Joyful Joyful
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🎬 Kirk Franklin Video Highlights https://share.google/Zkj9al8NfQ2JWSPAw , https://share.google/KojeFKmBUaHm2gJRs https://share.google/M1IZ...






