People will fail you: it is just a fact of life. They won't always be there for you, and some people completely forsake you. For some people, their own parents have left them. It is horrible to think ... View MorePeople will fail you: it is just a fact of life. They won't always be there for you, and some people completely forsake you. For some people, their own parents have left them. It is horrible to think about, but it is a sad truth. You could be left to die by the people of this world, but I can tell you one thing, you will never be alone. The Lord is always with you. He sees your pain, your struggles, and your strife. He knows how it feels.
I have left before by my parents, but when there is heartache and hardship, the Lord uses it for good in due time. My grandparents took me up and raised me and I can truly say that it is the Lord's doing that I am still alive and well today! I am a living testimony that the Lord is real and with us still today! He has fought my every battle alongside me, never leaving me, and always showering me in His love, kindness, mercy, and blessings. Not once has God left me, not even a single time, that is just a testament to how loving our God is!
In chapter thirteen and verse five in the book of Hebrews it says, "He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." That just sums it up right there. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU TO FEND FOR YOURSELF! You are never fighting your battles alone, for HE is with us. When you feel forsaken by this world, know in your heart that you are not alone, but in the hands of the Almighty. He has is all under control.
God bless, and I hope that this message is a blessing to you!
Psalms 27:10 (KJV) When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
As we our Christian walk, we will be faced with evil daily. In the face of evil, we cannot back down, but stand in the way of the wicked. Have the boldness of a lion, and stand firm with what God has ... View MoreAs we our Christian walk, we will be faced with evil daily. In the face of evil, we cannot back down, but stand in the way of the wicked. Have the boldness of a lion, and stand firm with what God has provided us with.
God has blessed us with the armor that is able to withstand all evil, no matter how strong. If you want to stand for Christ, you cannot go without putting on this armor DAILY. we need the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the boots of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, and we need to git our loins with truth.
Without this armor, what do you think would have happened to Moses, Daniel, Joseph, Job, and so many more? They would not have been able to withstand the multitude of evil they faced on a daily basis!
How do we get this armor? What we need to do is be cleansed as white as snow by the blood that Jesus shed on the lonely hill of Golgotha, go to God in prayer, asking Him for guidance, strength, courage, etc so that you can be clothed in His goodness and not back down when evil is present. You can put on the boots of the gospel of truth, wield the shield of faith, put on the breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation. We also need to pursue God daily, read His Word, go to Him in your prayer closet, meet with Him in an alter of prayer, and He will NEVER let you down! We will not lose this fight if for God we stand: if God be for us, who can be against us?! With God, nothing is impossible!
Ephesians 6:13-18 (KJV) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
As Christians, we need to live a righteous and holy life before the Lord. Our hearts need to be on fire for God, and not be caught up in the things of this world. If you are lukewarm or not for God, y... View MoreAs Christians, we need to live a righteous and holy life before the Lord. Our hearts need to be on fire for God, and not be caught up in the things of this world. If you are lukewarm or not for God, you will suffer eternal damnation, because you still bear iniquity in your heart. Jesus says in the book of Revelation that He will spue the lukewarm out of His mouth.
God knows your heart, your thoughts, everything about you. He knows if you truly trust in Him, if you are forgiven, or if you are living a life of wickedness and iniquity. If you want eternal life, serve the Lord fully, with your whole heart, read His Word daily, and pursue Him in prayer! No matter what you may face, turn to the Lord, and continue to live for Him.
The Pharisees knew the law, and the Word, yet Jesus was still addressing them when He said that not everyone who says Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom because they were not doing the will of God the Father! We need to make sure we are following His will, and not following the things of this world! He is perfection, without blot, and life while the world is sin, wickedness, and eternal death. Choose the Lord over this world!
Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Life will throw things our way. Whether it be taking care of loved ones, bills, you may be let off your job. Whatever it may be, it can really bring you down and could completely change your life.
T... View MoreLife will throw things our way. Whether it be taking care of loved ones, bills, you may be let off your job. Whatever it may be, it can really bring you down and could completely change your life.
The Israelites were in slavery under Pharoah for four hundred years before the Lord sent Moses to lead them out. But while they were in bondage, they believed that God would send an opening so that they would not have to live in such terrible conditions any longer. They waited upon the LORD, continued to trust and believe in Him through and through, and He made a way for the people of Israel.
Like the Israelites, if we wait upon the LORD, continue to pursue the Him and His righteousness, and trust fully in Him, we are told that it WILL pass!
Psalms 37:5 (KJV) Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Every day we face burdens, whether they be small or large. Eventually, these burdens will be too big to bear. Our backs can grow weary from all the things that we daily face. It makes it hard to carry... View MoreEvery day we face burdens, whether they be small or large. Eventually, these burdens will be too big to bear. Our backs can grow weary from all the things that we daily face. It makes it hard to carry on forward while we walk with the Lord. We could lose sight of what's important and could be lead astray because we put focus on our burdens rather than seeking God.
Thankfully, there is a way that we can continue forward without having to worry about what tomorrow holds. Jesus said that we can come to Him with all of our cares, struggles and burdens and He will give us rest. Jesus allows us to take His burdens while He takes ours. We are told that Jesus's burdens are light and His yoke is easy. If we go to Christ, we can rest our weary selves, while He takes care of our every problem. Isn't that wonderful? We do not have to worry about what faces us throughout the day because Jesus said that we can lean on and trust Him, knowing that all will be taken care of! Praise be to our Lord, Hallelujah!
Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
At one point or another, life seems too tough to press on. It could seem as if the enemy has surrounded us with no escape in sight.
These were the thoughts of some of the Israelites when Pharaoh's a... View MoreAt one point or another, life seems too tough to press on. It could seem as if the enemy has surrounded us with no escape in sight.
These were the thoughts of some of the Israelites when Pharaoh's army had cornered them at the Red Sea. It looked as if they would be put back in bondage, and slavery would continue on. Then, Moses said to the Israelites "...Fear ye not, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord..." (Exodus 14:13), and with the help of the Lord, the waters were parted so that they could get across whilst escaping and defeating Pharaoh's army.
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Aben-nago were to be bound and cast into the furnace flames, it looked like the end of the road for them, but their faith did not cease, they knew that God would lead them through it, and He did not disappoint! When the king looked in, he saw not three, but four men walking around, unbound in the midst of that fire, completely unhurt!
When evil closes in, God will make a way! If we give our burdens to Him, He will handle it, and give us an exit! God is faithful to His Word, and will not leave us, nor forsake us. As long we cling to Him, we shall not be moved, just as a tree planted by the waters! Glory to the Almighty for sustaining us, always making a way, no matter how big or small our troubles may seem!
Psalms 55:22 (KJV) Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Should I post one or two devotionals per day?
With this social media profile, I want to create encouraging messages with the use of Scripture. I would like to know if it would be more preferable if I typed out one or two of these messages a day.
Have you ever felt that something seemed so out of reach it would be impossible for you to attain?
That is what the disciples thought when Jesus said that "It is easier for a camel to go through the... View MoreHave you ever felt that something seemed so out of reach it would be impossible for you to attain?
That is what the disciples thought when Jesus said that "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." They thought that it seemed impossible for a rich man to enter into Heaven. How could a man enter into Heaven? A camel is pretty large, and to fit it through the eye of a needle! It must be impossible for anyone to make it to those golden shores! However, when they asked Jesus this, he answered them, saying, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." It may be impossible for man to enter into Heaven on their own and by their merit, but with our Lord, our sins can be washed away, allowing us to enter into Gloryland!
If a trial or temptation comes our way, it will try to hinder your walk with God, but be rest assured, all things are possible if we go to our Lord! There is no trial, no temptation, no matter the size, no matter how strong, that GOD ALMIGHTY cannot pass through and help us overcome!
Matthew 19:26 (KJV) But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Wherever we go, we can cast all of our worries on the LORD and He will sustain us! It doesn't matter who stands in our way, as long as we fight for what is right and holy, He will be with us! We don't... View MoreWherever we go, we can cast all of our worries on the LORD and He will sustain us! It doesn't matter who stands in our way, as long as we fight for what is right and holy, He will be with us! We don't have to go into battle with fear in our hearts, but rather courage and a strong heart for God!
When Joshua went with the children of Isreal to the walls of Jericho, he didn't have any fear! He did what God told him to do, and when Joshua had marched around the wall seven times (the perfect number) and praised God, the walls came tumbling down!
Think about it, if walls will fall when we stand for God, we can safely know that we will prevail, NO MATTER WHAT STANDS IN OUR WAY! God is greater, better, and stronger than all problems that we face. Praise the One who gives us safety in the face of evil and darkness, Hallelujah!
Joshua 1:9 (KJV) Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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