Luke 2:8-15
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angels said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitide of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us know go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Blessings
kc
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
Good Morning to All:
Psalm 100:4 says
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Today, is a day that in America we set aside to give Thanks. As you go about today, can you name 10 things that you can be thankful for? I believe I can and probably many more.
Top Ten Thankful List:
a. Jesus Christ, my redeemer!
b. The Bible, The Word of God (the gospel going forth)
c. My family (wife, son) - this includes (other family too)
d. My wife (what she has been through and how the hand of the Lord is on her)
e. The church (people of like minded faith, prayers, support)
f. Life (the ability to think, move, walk, breathe, etc)
g. Trials (that come our way, they are there to make believers strong)
h. Work (the Lord will always provide for His people)
i. Food, clothing and shelter (provision provided by the Lord)
j. Together today with family and friends for fellowship and breaking of bread.
I pray that everyone will have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings
kc
Psalm 100:4 says
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Today, is a day that in America we set aside to give Thanks. As you go about today, can you name 10 things that you can be thankful for? I believe I can and probably many more.
Top Ten Thankful List:
a. Jesus Christ, my redeemer!
b. The Bible, The Word of God (the gospel going forth)
c. My family (wife, son) - this includes (other family too)
d. My wife (what she has been through and how the hand of the Lord is on her)
e. The church (people of like minded faith, prayers, support)
f. Life (the ability to think, move, walk, breathe, etc)
g. Trials (that come our way, they are there to make believers strong)
h. Work (the Lord will always provide for His people)
i. Food, clothing and shelter (provision provided by the Lord)
j. Together today with family and friends for fellowship and breaking of bread.
I pray that everyone will have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings
kc
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Just Want To Say
The Lord is Good!
No matter what you are going through, be stirred in your spirit that the Lord is Faithful!
If you are going through a test, get ready to tell your testimony.
Also, Happy Rosh Hashannah. Rosh Hashannah started at sunset on 9/28. This is the Jewish New Year. The Jewish Year is now 5772. In short, Rosh Hashannah is a time to look back at the mistakes of the past year and plan the changes to make in the new year. Even though Rosh Hashannah is about life and death, it is also a time filled with hope for the coming New Year. Take some time whether Jew or Gentile and learn about this special occasion. May this New Year find yourself desire the Lord with an intense passion.
Blessings
kc
No matter what you are going through, be stirred in your spirit that the Lord is Faithful!
If you are going through a test, get ready to tell your testimony.
Also, Happy Rosh Hashannah. Rosh Hashannah started at sunset on 9/28. This is the Jewish New Year. The Jewish Year is now 5772. In short, Rosh Hashannah is a time to look back at the mistakes of the past year and plan the changes to make in the new year. Even though Rosh Hashannah is about life and death, it is also a time filled with hope for the coming New Year. Take some time whether Jew or Gentile and learn about this special occasion. May this New Year find yourself desire the Lord with an intense passion.
Blessings
kc
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Words From The Past
Greetings to All:
Since I did not do a post in July, I will do two for the month of August.
This post will be quotes from servants of the Lord that have gone on to their heavenly reward.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Enjoy the following quotes:
A true love of God must begin with a delight in his holiness. - John Edwards
The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity. - Leonard Ravenhill
One hundred religious persons knit into a untiy by careful organization do not constitutue a chruch any more than elven dead men make a football team. - A. W. Tozer
When I try, I fail. When I trust, He succeeds. - Corrie Ten Boom
One who is pleased with his brother's fall and unhappy with his brother's progress is a person full of pride. This is the meanest of all attitudes. For if a person delights in anothers fall, he shares in the attitude of Satan. -Watchman Nee
By perseverance the snail reached the ark. - Charles H. Spurgeon
Nowhere can we get to know the holiness of God, and come under His influence and power, except in the inner chamber. It has been well said: "No man can expect to make progress in holiness who is not often and long alone with God." - Andrew Murray
Blessings
Since I did not do a post in July, I will do two for the month of August.
This post will be quotes from servants of the Lord that have gone on to their heavenly reward.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Enjoy the following quotes:
A true love of God must begin with a delight in his holiness. - John Edwards
The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity. - Leonard Ravenhill
One hundred religious persons knit into a untiy by careful organization do not constitutue a chruch any more than elven dead men make a football team. - A. W. Tozer
When I try, I fail. When I trust, He succeeds. - Corrie Ten Boom
One who is pleased with his brother's fall and unhappy with his brother's progress is a person full of pride. This is the meanest of all attitudes. For if a person delights in anothers fall, he shares in the attitude of Satan. -Watchman Nee
By perseverance the snail reached the ark. - Charles H. Spurgeon
Nowhere can we get to know the holiness of God, and come under His influence and power, except in the inner chamber. It has been well said: "No man can expect to make progress in holiness who is not often and long alone with God." - Andrew Murray
Blessings
Rest In Jesus
Good Day to All:
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Let's be encouraged by the words of Jesus this day.
We live in a day where the world seems to be in a "New York Minute" pace. On top of that, we have other natural concerns and on top of that, we as believers have our spiritual walk to contend for. With all this in front of us, we at times, can get tired and worn out physically and spiritually. But, thank the Lord that He left us with His instructions to walk in this life.
Jesus says, come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Labor in the Greek means:
a. grow weary
b. work with effort (physically and mentally)
c. hard work
d. to labor until worn out, depleted (exhausted)
Heavy laden in the Greek means:
a. over-load
b. causing someone to be literally weighted-down
Whether it is a job, health issue, financial issue, family issue and/or a spiritual issue and you feel like a ton of bricks have been put on your shoulders (weighted-down) and you can't go any further - the answer that you are looking for is - Come to Jesus!
Jesus is they only one that can provide true salvation, true peace, true love, true answers and true REST!
Rest in the Greek means:
a. ease
b. to give rest (refresh)
c. completing a process
d. to pause
How do I come to Jesus?
For the Sinner:
a. Acknowledge Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
b. Repent of your sins
c. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord
d. Believe that Jesus died, was buried, and arose from the grave
e. Tell the Lord you can't do it, He has to be your REST
For the Saint:
a. Just talk with your Savior
b. Let Him know what you are in need of
c. Praise Him and Thank Him with a grateful heart for answering your request
d. Leave your "over-load" with Him and REST a sure that He will take care of you
JESUS IS OUR REST!!!
Blessings
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Let's be encouraged by the words of Jesus this day.
We live in a day where the world seems to be in a "New York Minute" pace. On top of that, we have other natural concerns and on top of that, we as believers have our spiritual walk to contend for. With all this in front of us, we at times, can get tired and worn out physically and spiritually. But, thank the Lord that He left us with His instructions to walk in this life.
Jesus says, come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Labor in the Greek means:
a. grow weary
b. work with effort (physically and mentally)
c. hard work
d. to labor until worn out, depleted (exhausted)
Heavy laden in the Greek means:
a. over-load
b. causing someone to be literally weighted-down
Whether it is a job, health issue, financial issue, family issue and/or a spiritual issue and you feel like a ton of bricks have been put on your shoulders (weighted-down) and you can't go any further - the answer that you are looking for is - Come to Jesus!
Jesus is they only one that can provide true salvation, true peace, true love, true answers and true REST!
Rest in the Greek means:
a. ease
b. to give rest (refresh)
c. completing a process
d. to pause
How do I come to Jesus?
For the Sinner:
a. Acknowledge Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
b. Repent of your sins
c. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord
d. Believe that Jesus died, was buried, and arose from the grave
e. Tell the Lord you can't do it, He has to be your REST
For the Saint:
a. Just talk with your Savior
b. Let Him know what you are in need of
c. Praise Him and Thank Him with a grateful heart for answering your request
d. Leave your "over-load" with Him and REST a sure that He will take care of you
JESUS IS OUR REST!!!
Blessings
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Offended?
Good Evening to All:
Let's look at our text.
Matthew 11:6
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
The Webster Dictionary definitions for the word "offend" are:
a. sin, transgress
b. to cause discomfort or pain
c. to cause dislike or vexation
To offend someone is to cause great hurt to that person whether ignorantly or knowingly. I have seen and heard people carrying a great offense around for many years and some even to their grave. If someone doesn't deal with being offended quickly, it will turn into bitterness. When a matter becomes bitter, it wrecks havoc on the spirit of that person. Bitterness can cause natural and spiritual death to someone.
This brings us to our story in the book of Matthew. The story goes like this. John (the Baptist) had been put into prison for preaching the truth to King Herod Antipas. While in prison, John heard about the works of Christ so he sent two of his disciples to Jesus. The disciples said to Jesus "John wants to know are you the one that should come or do we look for another"? Jesus answered and said unto them, "Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see". Jesus says the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
It's verse 6 of Matthew chapter 11 that is quite profound. Jesus says "And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me". I believe this is a statement for all, but especially the body of Christ. I have said and will say again - the best place to get hurt is church. If you have spent some time in church, then you probably have been hurt in one way or another. Why did Jesus have to mention verse 6 at all? He could have stopped at verse 5. The answer is two-fold. One, Jesus in verse 5 was confirming the inner thoughts and questions that John had about Him (Jesus). Other words, Jesus says yes, I am the one you are looking for. Then the question has to be asked. Why would John even ask Jesus if he is the one since John baptized Jesus in water? The answer is verse 6. I believe what John was saying is this - If you (Jesus) are the one coming so why don't you come and rescue me out of this prison. All Jesus did was confirm who he was (verse 5) and spoke something of great value in verse 6. The great value was this - If I (Jesus) never help you out of prison and you remain there, it doesn't mean I am not the one coming, it doesn't mean I "lost" my "Messiah" title - all it means is I choose (meaning His will) you to remain in jail. The question is John, if you remained in jail would you still serve me or what you be offended and turn from me since you (John) feel that I didn't come to your aid?
Verse 6 was not only for John but for us believers as well. We might be in situations that it doesn't seem right or fair. Our flesh wants rise up and blame God. Why me God? I thought I was your child? Questioning God is not a great offense. It is okay. But, if continued, it can lead us to be offended. Once offended, mostly like it can cause us to turn from God and blame Him for our woes. The question is directed at us. Even in our darkest hour, will we be offended at the Lord or will we praise Him in our storm?
If you feel that you have been offended by the Lord, by some pastor or even by some Christian (whether right or wrong) - I ask you to sincerely seek the Lord and receive His cleansing power. Don't walk around with hurt but walk to the Healer.
Blessings
Let's look at our text.
Matthew 11:6
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
The Webster Dictionary definitions for the word "offend" are:
a. sin, transgress
b. to cause discomfort or pain
c. to cause dislike or vexation
To offend someone is to cause great hurt to that person whether ignorantly or knowingly. I have seen and heard people carrying a great offense around for many years and some even to their grave. If someone doesn't deal with being offended quickly, it will turn into bitterness. When a matter becomes bitter, it wrecks havoc on the spirit of that person. Bitterness can cause natural and spiritual death to someone.
This brings us to our story in the book of Matthew. The story goes like this. John (the Baptist) had been put into prison for preaching the truth to King Herod Antipas. While in prison, John heard about the works of Christ so he sent two of his disciples to Jesus. The disciples said to Jesus "John wants to know are you the one that should come or do we look for another"? Jesus answered and said unto them, "Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see". Jesus says the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
It's verse 6 of Matthew chapter 11 that is quite profound. Jesus says "And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me". I believe this is a statement for all, but especially the body of Christ. I have said and will say again - the best place to get hurt is church. If you have spent some time in church, then you probably have been hurt in one way or another. Why did Jesus have to mention verse 6 at all? He could have stopped at verse 5. The answer is two-fold. One, Jesus in verse 5 was confirming the inner thoughts and questions that John had about Him (Jesus). Other words, Jesus says yes, I am the one you are looking for. Then the question has to be asked. Why would John even ask Jesus if he is the one since John baptized Jesus in water? The answer is verse 6. I believe what John was saying is this - If you (Jesus) are the one coming so why don't you come and rescue me out of this prison. All Jesus did was confirm who he was (verse 5) and spoke something of great value in verse 6. The great value was this - If I (Jesus) never help you out of prison and you remain there, it doesn't mean I am not the one coming, it doesn't mean I "lost" my "Messiah" title - all it means is I choose (meaning His will) you to remain in jail. The question is John, if you remained in jail would you still serve me or what you be offended and turn from me since you (John) feel that I didn't come to your aid?
Verse 6 was not only for John but for us believers as well. We might be in situations that it doesn't seem right or fair. Our flesh wants rise up and blame God. Why me God? I thought I was your child? Questioning God is not a great offense. It is okay. But, if continued, it can lead us to be offended. Once offended, mostly like it can cause us to turn from God and blame Him for our woes. The question is directed at us. Even in our darkest hour, will we be offended at the Lord or will we praise Him in our storm?
If you feel that you have been offended by the Lord, by some pastor or even by some Christian (whether right or wrong) - I ask you to sincerely seek the Lord and receive His cleansing power. Don't walk around with hurt but walk to the Healer.
Blessings
Monday, May 23, 2011
Don't Be Fooled
Greetings to all:
Well, May 21, 2011 has come and has gone. No rapture has taken place. So, what does this tell us?
Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Mark 13:32
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
First thing this tells us is that when someone puts a date and a time to the rapture, you can know without a doubt (100%) that the rapture will not take place on that date and hour! No man, not even the angels, neither the Son, knows the date and hour. Only the Father! Even naturally speaking, date and time setting doesn't make sense. For example: let's use May 21st and the time they gave was 6pm (EST). If the rapture did happen on that day what do you do with people that live in other parts of the world that it's already the 22nd of May? Plus, if it happened at 6pm (EST) what do you do with the people that live in other time zones. This is one reason I believe that the bible does not record a date or time of the rapture. Another reason and most likely the best reason is that people would abuse the sacrifice (shedding of blood) of our precious Jesus. Other words, they would live their life has selfishly and fleshly till the last minute then make it right to get to go to heaven.
Second thing this "prediction" tells us is that there are false prophets, teachers and etc out their under the label "minister". Please note that once a false prophet most likely always a false prophet unless there has be true repentance. This person that predicted the rapture on May 21st also predicted that the rapture would happen in 1994. As we all know, that didn't take place. He (Harold Camping) is a false prophet!
Third thing this tells us is that it gave Christianity another black eye we didn't need. People mocked the rapture, the church and Jesus. To be honest, I think that is a foreshadowed of what to come when the real rapture takes place. People will be marrying, buying and selling and living it up - then - all of sudden Jesus calls us upward. The sad part is that some of those that followed Harold Camping teachings woke up on the 22nd with all their hopes gone. Some sold everything believing that they would not be here. We as true believers must pray that the mercy and grace of God will lead them to the straight and narrow path.
In conclusion, will there be a rapture? 100% YES! When? No man, no angel and not even the Son knows. How do when know it will happen and who can go?
How do we know?
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Who can go?
Verse 14 says For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again....
One must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
One must believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus
The Greek meaning for believe is:
a. give credit to
b. faith(ful)
c. implying knowledge or assent to and confidence in Him
If we believe that Christ died for us and rose then we should repent of our sins and turn toward God confessing that Jesus is Lord!. Remember, those that endure till the end shall be saved!
Blessings
Well, May 21, 2011 has come and has gone. No rapture has taken place. So, what does this tell us?
Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Mark 13:32
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
First thing this tells us is that when someone puts a date and a time to the rapture, you can know without a doubt (100%) that the rapture will not take place on that date and hour! No man, not even the angels, neither the Son, knows the date and hour. Only the Father! Even naturally speaking, date and time setting doesn't make sense. For example: let's use May 21st and the time they gave was 6pm (EST). If the rapture did happen on that day what do you do with people that live in other parts of the world that it's already the 22nd of May? Plus, if it happened at 6pm (EST) what do you do with the people that live in other time zones. This is one reason I believe that the bible does not record a date or time of the rapture. Another reason and most likely the best reason is that people would abuse the sacrifice (shedding of blood) of our precious Jesus. Other words, they would live their life has selfishly and fleshly till the last minute then make it right to get to go to heaven.
Second thing this "prediction" tells us is that there are false prophets, teachers and etc out their under the label "minister". Please note that once a false prophet most likely always a false prophet unless there has be true repentance. This person that predicted the rapture on May 21st also predicted that the rapture would happen in 1994. As we all know, that didn't take place. He (Harold Camping) is a false prophet!
Third thing this tells us is that it gave Christianity another black eye we didn't need. People mocked the rapture, the church and Jesus. To be honest, I think that is a foreshadowed of what to come when the real rapture takes place. People will be marrying, buying and selling and living it up - then - all of sudden Jesus calls us upward. The sad part is that some of those that followed Harold Camping teachings woke up on the 22nd with all their hopes gone. Some sold everything believing that they would not be here. We as true believers must pray that the mercy and grace of God will lead them to the straight and narrow path.
In conclusion, will there be a rapture? 100% YES! When? No man, no angel and not even the Son knows. How do when know it will happen and who can go?
How do we know?
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Who can go?
Verse 14 says For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again....
One must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
One must believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus
The Greek meaning for believe is:
a. give credit to
b. faith(ful)
c. implying knowledge or assent to and confidence in Him
If we believe that Christ died for us and rose then we should repent of our sins and turn toward God confessing that Jesus is Lord!. Remember, those that endure till the end shall be saved!
Blessings
Sunday, April 24, 2011
HE IS RISEN!!!
Happy Resurrection Day!
Matthew 28:5-6
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
I love what the angel said to the women. Fear not.
They were told to fear not because what that Lord said earlier in His ministry has came to past. The Lord said He would die and He would rise!
I also believe there was another reason the angel spoke those words to the women. These women were just not some group that happen upon the tomb that day. And, if they were just some group that happen upon the tomb that day, I believe these words "Fear not" would not have greeted them. Why? Because these women were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
These women were believers (saved). They understood that Jesus Christ is the perfect love. In Him there is no fear.
This is why John the Baptist said "Behold, the Lamb of God that take away the sin of the world."
Because of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, those that call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. All fear will be gone. The reason that fear will be gone and replaced by perfect peace is that the tomb is empty.
1 Corinthians 15:55
Oh death, where is thy sting? Oh grave, where is thy victory?
Just a reminder for all believers: when you feel like everything is falling apart, take a peek inside and see that the tomb is still empty.
Also, for those that do not follow Jesus, I encourage you to put your faith in perfect love (Christ our Lord).
Oh, Glorious Day! Thank the Lord for the Resurrection!
Blessings
kc
Matthew 28:5-6
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
I love what the angel said to the women. Fear not.
They were told to fear not because what that Lord said earlier in His ministry has came to past. The Lord said He would die and He would rise!
I also believe there was another reason the angel spoke those words to the women. These women were just not some group that happen upon the tomb that day. And, if they were just some group that happen upon the tomb that day, I believe these words "Fear not" would not have greeted them. Why? Because these women were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
These women were believers (saved). They understood that Jesus Christ is the perfect love. In Him there is no fear.
This is why John the Baptist said "Behold, the Lamb of God that take away the sin of the world."
Because of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, those that call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. All fear will be gone. The reason that fear will be gone and replaced by perfect peace is that the tomb is empty.
1 Corinthians 15:55
Oh death, where is thy sting? Oh grave, where is thy victory?
Just a reminder for all believers: when you feel like everything is falling apart, take a peek inside and see that the tomb is still empty.
Also, for those that do not follow Jesus, I encourage you to put your faith in perfect love (Christ our Lord).
Oh, Glorious Day! Thank the Lord for the Resurrection!
Blessings
kc
Monday, March 21, 2011
No Child Left Behind
Good Morning:
Today is my son's birthday.
The bible tells us that children are a heritage from the Lord. The bible also tells us that fathers should not provoke their child to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
If you serve the Lord (father, mother, guardian) and are training that child in the ways of the Lord - please remember when everything seems to be falling apart with your child - know that they are a blessing and not a mistake. Continue to nurture them and instruct them in the ways of God's word. Provoke them to kindness and not anger.
The relationship with parent to child, child to parent and family to the Lord does not start on Sunday or Wednesday nights - but - it starts in the home. If you want victory in your family, it must start with the parents and start inside the four walls of your home. Then and only then, will it begin to flow (naturally, not faking it) outside of your home.
Dear Christian Parent: The Lord has given you the responsibility to train not raise your children in the light of His word! And yes, one day, we will be judged by our parenting.
I want to leave you with one thing that Jesus did and I think it behooves us Parents to do also:
Matthew 19:13-15
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
We (parents) need to pray for our children. Not only that, but need to lay our hands on them and bless them in the name of the Lord. Our children need to hear their parents pray and especially pray for them (children).
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Happy Birthday Son! May the Lord Bless you and Keep you! May the Lord set your path now as a young boy. I pray that the word of God will take root in your spirit and you grew mighty in the name of Jesus. You are a Blessing. Remember, your name means Christ-like!
Blessings
kc
Today is my son's birthday.
The bible tells us that children are a heritage from the Lord. The bible also tells us that fathers should not provoke their child to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
If you serve the Lord (father, mother, guardian) and are training that child in the ways of the Lord - please remember when everything seems to be falling apart with your child - know that they are a blessing and not a mistake. Continue to nurture them and instruct them in the ways of God's word. Provoke them to kindness and not anger.
The relationship with parent to child, child to parent and family to the Lord does not start on Sunday or Wednesday nights - but - it starts in the home. If you want victory in your family, it must start with the parents and start inside the four walls of your home. Then and only then, will it begin to flow (naturally, not faking it) outside of your home.
Dear Christian Parent: The Lord has given you the responsibility to train not raise your children in the light of His word! And yes, one day, we will be judged by our parenting.
I want to leave you with one thing that Jesus did and I think it behooves us Parents to do also:
Matthew 19:13-15
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
We (parents) need to pray for our children. Not only that, but need to lay our hands on them and bless them in the name of the Lord. Our children need to hear their parents pray and especially pray for them (children).
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Happy Birthday Son! May the Lord Bless you and Keep you! May the Lord set your path now as a young boy. I pray that the word of God will take root in your spirit and you grew mighty in the name of Jesus. You are a Blessing. Remember, your name means Christ-like!
Blessings
kc
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Will You Stand For Him!
Good Morning to all:
Matthew 10:42-43
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Are you a confessor or a denier?
The Greek meaning for confess is:
a. to speak the same with or consent to desire of another
b. celebrate with public praises
c. to speak agreeable to fact and truth
The Greek meaning for deny is:
a. to refuse anyone
b. to reject someone (includes face to face)
c. to decline, to give up, to disown
Where do you stand with the Lord. Is it just mere words from the lips or is it from the heart. Anyone can say I know the Lord causally but or a few can say I know the Lord intimately.
Do you speak about Him only at church and home. Or, do you speak about Him in the marketplace, job, community and etc?
You could be a Christian and still deny Him. Just ask Peter!
Christians want to be used by the Lord but miss many opportunities because they don't want to offend and/or open their mouth to speak the things of our God. So, the question is, would you rather be denied by man or by the Lord?
I will close with the words of our brother Stephen. I enjoy reading this story we find in the book of Acts. Right before Stephen was getting stoned in Acts 7:55 for preaching the gospel, he said the following:
But he (Stephen) being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God.
Jesus stood for all the world on that day He was crucified. He shed His blood for the remission of sins. Jesus confessed not my will be done but yours (The Father). Stephen understood that and when it was his turn to speak - he did. He did not tuck and run - he stood and preached the gospel. Why? Stephen had a intimacy with Lord that he understood what Christ did for him.
We know that Christ died and rose. We also know that he sits at the right hand for the Father. With that said look at verse 55 again and notice something. Stephen said I saw Jesus standing (not sitting) on the right hand of God. I believe on that day that Jesus was sitting in His normal sit but when he saw Stephen stand for the gospel (stand for Him), Jesus arose from His sitting position and stood for Stephen. Why? Stephen was a confessor and not a denier!
Blessings
kc
Matthew 10:42-43
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Are you a confessor or a denier?
The Greek meaning for confess is:
a. to speak the same with or consent to desire of another
b. celebrate with public praises
c. to speak agreeable to fact and truth
The Greek meaning for deny is:
a. to refuse anyone
b. to reject someone (includes face to face)
c. to decline, to give up, to disown
Where do you stand with the Lord. Is it just mere words from the lips or is it from the heart. Anyone can say I know the Lord causally but or a few can say I know the Lord intimately.
Do you speak about Him only at church and home. Or, do you speak about Him in the marketplace, job, community and etc?
You could be a Christian and still deny Him. Just ask Peter!
Christians want to be used by the Lord but miss many opportunities because they don't want to offend and/or open their mouth to speak the things of our God. So, the question is, would you rather be denied by man or by the Lord?
I will close with the words of our brother Stephen. I enjoy reading this story we find in the book of Acts. Right before Stephen was getting stoned in Acts 7:55 for preaching the gospel, he said the following:
But he (Stephen) being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God.
Jesus stood for all the world on that day He was crucified. He shed His blood for the remission of sins. Jesus confessed not my will be done but yours (The Father). Stephen understood that and when it was his turn to speak - he did. He did not tuck and run - he stood and preached the gospel. Why? Stephen had a intimacy with Lord that he understood what Christ did for him.
We know that Christ died and rose. We also know that he sits at the right hand for the Father. With that said look at verse 55 again and notice something. Stephen said I saw Jesus standing (not sitting) on the right hand of God. I believe on that day that Jesus was sitting in His normal sit but when he saw Stephen stand for the gospel (stand for Him), Jesus arose from His sitting position and stood for Stephen. Why? Stephen was a confessor and not a denier!
Blessings
kc
Monday, January 31, 2011
For My Name Sake's
Good Afternoon:
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when (men) shall revile you, and persecute (you), and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Don't count it unfair when people make fun of you because of your faith in Christ. Don't expect all to like you, befriend you or speak to you because of your faith in Christ. But, expect some to mock you, make fun of you, say mean things to you, or scorn you because of your faith in Christ.
Jesus never said your walk with Him will be easy. Instead, He warned us that there will be some that will despise us. Now, here is the key. Jesus didn't say that they despise you because of you. He didn't say they would persecute you because of you. But, some will despise, persecute and/or mock you because of HIM! Why is this so comforting? If someone does harm to us, (naturally speaking) our flesh wants to rise up. If our flesh rises up, it tends to make bad decisions that we will regret later. So, remember, its not about us but about HIM! When we realize that it is not a direct attack toward us, our flesh will not rise but our spirit man will. When our spirit man comes alive, we understand the eternal picture that Jesus had when He was railed against.
If you are a true Christian, verse 11 will happen to you some time in your life. The question is, how will you react - in the flesh or in the spirit?
Remember, its not your name sake but HIS name sake!!!
Blessings
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when (men) shall revile you, and persecute (you), and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Don't count it unfair when people make fun of you because of your faith in Christ. Don't expect all to like you, befriend you or speak to you because of your faith in Christ. But, expect some to mock you, make fun of you, say mean things to you, or scorn you because of your faith in Christ.
Jesus never said your walk with Him will be easy. Instead, He warned us that there will be some that will despise us. Now, here is the key. Jesus didn't say that they despise you because of you. He didn't say they would persecute you because of you. But, some will despise, persecute and/or mock you because of HIM! Why is this so comforting? If someone does harm to us, (naturally speaking) our flesh wants to rise up. If our flesh rises up, it tends to make bad decisions that we will regret later. So, remember, its not about us but about HIM! When we realize that it is not a direct attack toward us, our flesh will not rise but our spirit man will. When our spirit man comes alive, we understand the eternal picture that Jesus had when He was railed against.
If you are a true Christian, verse 11 will happen to you some time in your life. The question is, how will you react - in the flesh or in the spirit?
Remember, its not your name sake but HIS name sake!!!
Blessings
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