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
Monday, March 21, 2011
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
Friday, December 24, 2010
His Name
Blessed Morning to all:
Let's read:
Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Luke 1:31
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luke 2:10-14
And the angel 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.
Why is His name so important?
Luke 5:31-32
And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician: but they that are sick.
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Out of all the religions in the world, Christianity is the only one that has and offers a plan of redemption. No other god except Christ Himself shed their blood, conquer death and hell and rose from their grave. Therefore, Jesus suffices all the requirements of the only True and Living Savior of the world. In the words of the song "How Many Kings" by DownHere:
Cause how many kings have stepped down from their throne?
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats became the least for me?
How many Gods have poured out hearts
To romance a world that has torn all apart?
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?
The question is: Do you need The Physician to heal you of your lost (sinful) condition? If so, call on the name of the Lord. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Blessings
kc
Let's read:
Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Luke 1:31
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luke 2:10-14
And the angel 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.
Why is His name so important?
Luke 5:31-32
And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician: but they that are sick.
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Out of all the religions in the world, Christianity is the only one that has and offers a plan of redemption. No other god except Christ Himself shed their blood, conquer death and hell and rose from their grave. Therefore, Jesus suffices all the requirements of the only True and Living Savior of the world. In the words of the song "How Many Kings" by DownHere:
Cause how many kings have stepped down from their throne?
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats became the least for me?
How many Gods have poured out hearts
To romance a world that has torn all apart?
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?
The question is: Do you need The Physician to heal you of your lost (sinful) condition? If so, call on the name of the Lord. Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Blessings
kc
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Psalm 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
What are you Thankful for?
Here are a few things that I am thankful for:
a. Salvation - by the precious blood of Jesus
b. Freedom - spiritually and naturally
c. Family and Friends - near and far
d. Health - the ability to move and function
e. Military - aboard and home side
f. Saints - those that labor in the Lord (missionaries, persecuted believers, etc)
g. Bible - Thank God for His words in print!
Last but not least: Waiting for the promise return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!
No matter where you are in life - have a Thankful spirit.
Blessings
kc
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
What are you Thankful for?
Here are a few things that I am thankful for:
a. Salvation - by the precious blood of Jesus
b. Freedom - spiritually and naturally
c. Family and Friends - near and far
d. Health - the ability to move and function
e. Military - aboard and home side
f. Saints - those that labor in the Lord (missionaries, persecuted believers, etc)
g. Bible - Thank God for His words in print!
Last but not least: Waiting for the promise return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!
No matter where you are in life - have a Thankful spirit.
Blessings
kc
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
How Many Times Have You Been Passed By?
Good Morning:
Let's begin in Matthew 5:3 and move to Acts 3:2
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 3:2
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the temple gate called Beautiful to ask alms of them that entered into the temple.
This is a beautiful story of a lame beggar that the Lord heals through His disciples.
This man had been lame from his birth. At some point in his life, friends would take him daily and place him at the temple gate to ask of alms. The age of this man is not told in this story. If one is thinking as an American would think, one would have to say this man has to be at least 18 years of age. Or, if one is thinking as a Jew would think, one would have to say this man has to be at least 20. Again, the age doesn't really matter - he could have been 18, 20, 30, 40, etc. What is interesting is even if this man was 18, 20 or even 50 - how many times did the disciples of Jesus previously pass him by going to the temple? Or, how many times did Jesus pass this man by going to the temple? The question would have to be asked, why was this man not healed prior to this story in Acts? I think our answer is in verse 2.
Our clue is the word Beautiful. When wee see this word "beautiful" we say it is pretty, eye appealing, lovely, etc. The Greek meaning for "beautiful" is fair, proper, timely, good timing. Yes Jesus and His disciples could have (probably did) pass this lame man up many times but his healing did come then but it came later. Why? because it was the proper time - other words - it was God's timing to set this man free.
This lame man wasn't expecting to be healed that day. Why? he had been sitting there for years, seeing the saints go to church (temple) day after day and still no healing. So after a while, life became to take on the same routine - asking for alms to survive and live out his life. This is sometimes a picture of a Christian on his journey in this life. Let me explain. We (Christians)need a breakthrough in our circumstances (whether healing, fiances, family, job, etc) and if we don't see a deliverance, then a routine mentality sets in. All we start to do is expect only the source (THE WORLD) that would just get us by and not the source (THE WORD) that can totally free us.
Remember, this lame man had been passed by many. You might be in a situation that you feel that you have been passed over and life is going no where. All I can say is - I don't know when but there is a gate called Beautiful for you. Don't give up and don't give in. If Jesus did it back then, He will do it again.
Blessings
kc
Let's begin in Matthew 5:3 and move to Acts 3:2
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 3:2
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the temple gate called Beautiful to ask alms of them that entered into the temple.
This is a beautiful story of a lame beggar that the Lord heals through His disciples.
This man had been lame from his birth. At some point in his life, friends would take him daily and place him at the temple gate to ask of alms. The age of this man is not told in this story. If one is thinking as an American would think, one would have to say this man has to be at least 18 years of age. Or, if one is thinking as a Jew would think, one would have to say this man has to be at least 20. Again, the age doesn't really matter - he could have been 18, 20, 30, 40, etc. What is interesting is even if this man was 18, 20 or even 50 - how many times did the disciples of Jesus previously pass him by going to the temple? Or, how many times did Jesus pass this man by going to the temple? The question would have to be asked, why was this man not healed prior to this story in Acts? I think our answer is in verse 2.
Our clue is the word Beautiful. When wee see this word "beautiful" we say it is pretty, eye appealing, lovely, etc. The Greek meaning for "beautiful" is fair, proper, timely, good timing. Yes Jesus and His disciples could have (probably did) pass this lame man up many times but his healing did come then but it came later. Why? because it was the proper time - other words - it was God's timing to set this man free.
This lame man wasn't expecting to be healed that day. Why? he had been sitting there for years, seeing the saints go to church (temple) day after day and still no healing. So after a while, life became to take on the same routine - asking for alms to survive and live out his life. This is sometimes a picture of a Christian on his journey in this life. Let me explain. We (Christians)need a breakthrough in our circumstances (whether healing, fiances, family, job, etc) and if we don't see a deliverance, then a routine mentality sets in. All we start to do is expect only the source (THE WORLD) that would just get us by and not the source (THE WORD) that can totally free us.
Remember, this lame man had been passed by many. You might be in a situation that you feel that you have been passed over and life is going no where. All I can say is - I don't know when but there is a gate called Beautiful for you. Don't give up and don't give in. If Jesus did it back then, He will do it again.
Blessings
kc
Friday, September 3, 2010
Through The Fire
Good Morning:
Our text today is found in John 16:33:
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
May the words of John be an encouragement to you and may the following lyrics to the song Through The Fire by the Crabb family be uplifting.
Through The Fire:
So many times I've questioned certain circumstances
Things I could not understand
Many times in trials, weakness blurs my vision
It's then I am reminded I've never been forsaken
I've never had to stand the test alone
As I look at all the victories the spirit rises up in me
And it's through the fire my weakness is made strong
(chorus)
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy
And the hill would not be hard to climb
He never offered our victories without fighting
But he said help would always come in time
Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision
And the adversary says give in
Just hold on, our Lord will show up
And he will take you through the fire again
(bridge)
I know within myself that I would surely perish
But if I trust in the hand of God, He'll shield the flames again
(repeat chorus)
Blessings
Our text today is found in John 16:33:
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
May the words of John be an encouragement to you and may the following lyrics to the song Through The Fire by the Crabb family be uplifting.
Through The Fire:
So many times I've questioned certain circumstances
Things I could not understand
Many times in trials, weakness blurs my vision
It's then I am reminded I've never been forsaken
I've never had to stand the test alone
As I look at all the victories the spirit rises up in me
And it's through the fire my weakness is made strong
(chorus)
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy
And the hill would not be hard to climb
He never offered our victories without fighting
But he said help would always come in time
Just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision
And the adversary says give in
Just hold on, our Lord will show up
And he will take you through the fire again
(bridge)
I know within myself that I would surely perish
But if I trust in the hand of God, He'll shield the flames again
(repeat chorus)
Blessings
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