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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

“Praise Ye the Lord”: Psalm 112:1 KJV

 Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

If we pose the question, why must we praise the Lord? We praise God for who He is and His sovereign powers. We praise God for what He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. More importantly, God provides salvation through our faith in Jesus Christ, who paid man’s sin debt on the cross at Calvary. Praise Him! Praise Him!!

 

Given all that God has done in our lives, it is worthy of our heartfelt praise. It is the Lord God who wakes us up every morning and rocks us to sleep each night. God keeps us safe as we slumber and sleep, protecting us from the unseen dangers that surround us day and night. The evidence of God’s love, care, and protection is worthy of our praises to Him. 

 

Psalm 68:4-5 KJV encourages us to praise God by saying, Sing unto God, sing praises to His name: extol Him that rideth upon the heavens by His name Jah and rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. 

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Blessings From Following God: Psalm 16:11 KJV

 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

What is this verse saying? It is saying there is joy in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord God Himself will show lost souls there is joy in His presence. Jesus Christ paved the way for lost souls to be reconciled to the Father.

This verse describes the relationship between God and His people. A relationship with God is an everlasting relationship resulting from an unwavering trust and faith in God regardless of the circumstance or situation.

This verse also demonstrates the acknowledgment of the sovereignty of God as He is humanity’s

guide, as He illuminates our way. Psalm 119:105 supports this fact by saying, thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. God so loves us that He does not want His people walking in darkness.

This verse also tells us of God’s love by stating that He is the source of our joy. There is no joy like the joy that God provides. It is an unspeakable joy that the world cannot give nor understand. God’s joy is not material wealth but a deep, complete sense of knowing that we are in the presence of Almighty God. Lastly, God promises His eternal pleasures that last forever.

What a blessing it is to follow God!

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Love Your Enemy: Luke 6:35 KJV

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Getting back into my frequent inspirational writings while reflecting on the sinful conditions of our world, I went to Luke 6: 27-37 KJV, which speaks to the law of love.

Verse 27 tells us that we are to love our enemies, not with an emotional love, but with the love of God, which incorporates kindness, compassion, and peace.  We know that love overcame hate through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, so we, as believers in Christ, are to emulate His love for all humanity.

Another point to loving our enemy does not mean that we as Christians are to stand idly by and watch and allow evil to bring harm to innocent people.  Still, to the contrary, we are to confront evil wherever and whenever it occurs.  We are to follow Jesus’ model by proclaiming the truth as truth wins all the time.

Our background verses ask profound questions: what profit is there in doing good to those who love us?  The gain is in glorifying God by loving those who do not love us.  At one point, we all were enemies of God, but thank God for Jesus and His sin atonement; we, as Christians, now have a loving relationship with God.

One final point on living our enemy is that we do good without expecting any good in return from our enemy but look to God for His reward, which is greater than any reward man can give.

Loving our enemy, we pray, asking God to change their hearts, remove the hatred, and replace it with love.

Love covers a multitude of sins; this was proven on the cross at Calvary.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Remembering 9/11

 In memory of this date 22 years ago, Isaiah 56:5 KJV, Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Fervent in Our Spirit: Romans12:11KJV

 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

What is Paul saying in this verse?

Let us look at the context in which Paul was speaking and to whom he was talking.

First, Paul was writing to the Roman Christians to nurture the Roman believers in love, a life of faith disciplined by obedience and holy living.

Second, in chapter 13, Paul is exalting to love when he states in verse ten, Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil. He was telling the Roman Christians to love one another, as should all believers. Paul encouraged the Roman Christians to serve the Lord God with a zeal of gladness and a spirit of eagerness.

Third, Paul encouraged Roman believers to consider what the Lord God has done for them, the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, and that they should have a willing spirit to serve God by serving others. In other words, Paul said do not be lazy in our service to God.

More importantly, all Christians should be bubbling with joy, pride, and a passion to tell others about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. All believers are commanded to witness Christ the world over.

Fourth, Paul provided examples of new converts eager to serve the Lord by serving others. Paul’s encouragement applies to all Christians through all generations.

Fifth, in our zeal for Christ, all Christians are encouraged to express gratitude for being the elect of Jesus Christ, as we have been called to a holy calling like no other calling that we, as Christians, will ever receive.

As an expression of thankfulness for being the elect of God, we are to (a) study to show ourselves approved by God and (b) be diligent in our call by walking in holiness as the world is watching. 

Let us be enthusiastic in our spirit, which pleases the Lord.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Proverbs Ch 7:1-5: An Invitation to Wisdom

 


Trust God Always and In Every Situation: Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.

Reflecting on our scripture verses that encourage us to trust the Lord with all our hearts, what is my relationship with God? Is it one that I have the confidence to trust God regardless of the situation when I cannot see a way out of my current dilemma?

These questions come to mind, is my relationship with God to the point that I recall His Red Sea deliverance for the children of Israel, knowing that He is the same God and what He has done for others, and He will do the same for me? Just what is our relationship with God?

Trusting God in every situation, we acknowledge that God is supreme, all-powerful, and worthy to be trusted.

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Meditational Scriptures: Matthew 6:31-34 KJV

  Join me as we (Shepherd  Ministries Baptist Church) begin a daily meditation scripture for the purpose of growing in the knowledge and grace of God.

Today our focus is on Matthew 6:31-34 KJV.

31. Therefore, take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Jesus Christ, Our High Priest: Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV

 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

How did Jesus become our High Priest?  Our scripture verses tell us that just as we were of flesh and blood, Jesus became human, made of flesh and blood that was required by God the Father to pay man's sin-debt.  Jesus Christ became flesh and blood but never relinquished His deity; therefore, He was both human and divine.

Jesus Christ is our High Priest because He is God in the second person who was present at the beginning with God; all things that were made were by Him.

Jesus is our High Priest because He was the only One found worthy to pay man's sin-debt; that He did.  Thank You, Jesus, for paying my sin debt.

Jesus became our High Priest being human and divine, He conquered death, hell, and the grave freeing all believers from the fear of death through His sacrificial death on the cross at Calvary.  We, as believers, have been assuring eternal life thanks to Jesus Christ, our Propitiator.  All believers can say, Job; I know that my Redeemer lives.

Yes, Jesus is our High Priest, now seated at the Father's right hand, making intercessions for us.

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Freed from Sin Through Jesus Christ: Romans 6:22-23KJV

 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness and the end everlasting life. 

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Our scripture verses tell us who paid our sin-debt, giving us eternal life; therefore, let us express heartfelt thanksgiving of praises, thanking God for giving His only begotten Son who willingly gave His life for you and me.

God demonstrated His unconditional love for humanity, and there will never be any act of love that will surpass God’s love.

Therefore, unbelievers, get on board this salvation train bound for glory; your sin debt has been paid in full, and join God the Father’s holy nation of priests.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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Devotional Message: Being Led by The Spirit of God: Romans 8:12-14KJV

 12.......Brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

We as believers are sons of God; therefore, we must walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit of God.

Walking after the Spirit, we are manifesting the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, peace, joy, longsuffering, meekness, and charity (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV).

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Christian Freedom: Galatians 5:1KJV

  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Our scripture text encourages all believers to stand fast in the freedom given to us through the sacrifices of Jesus Christ.

Through Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross at Calvary, our Lord, and Savior has freed us from the bondage of sin, restoring a broken fellowship with God the Father.

Staying committed to Christ and His righteousness is our expression of gratitude, thanking Him for saving our souls from everlasting punishment.

Let freedom ring from the highest mountain to the bottom of the valley.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

A Message of Hope: Revelation 5:3 KJV

 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before His angels.

Hold onto our faith; better days are coming.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Reconciled By Christ: Romans 5:10 KJV

 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

We thank God for Jesus’ death on the cross at Calvary, reconciling all who believe in Him back to the Father. Therefore, we are no longer enemies of God but are now children of God, members of His holy nation of priests.

O’, what a blessing it is to be a child of God! Sing praises to His holy name.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Davitional Meditation Scripture: Psalm 103:17-18 KJV

 17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

Whatever we are going through, God's mercy is ever present; therefore, thank Him daily.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Proverbs 1:7-33 KJV

 


The Plain Truth of God’s Word: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 KJV

2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.

What Paul is saying here is that when he speaks, it is not with excellent words, but plain and simple, the truth of God's Word.

The truth of God's word will stand on its own merit; therefore, make it plain.

 

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Article of Faith: XXII: Of The Return of the Lord.


 

Rejoice in the Lord: Romans 12:12 KJV

  Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Today’s scripture verse encourages us as we navigate life’s journey.  We will face many troubles in our lives.  It is in Christ Jesus that we have hope, peace, and joy.  All who believe in Jesus Christ can and will rejoice in hope because He has overcome the world (John 16:33 KJV).

We can pray to God, knowing that He hears and answers prayer.  More importantly, we are asked to cast all our cares upon Him, and He will take care of the problem (1 Peter 5:7).  God loves us, His people, so much until He does not want us burdened with troubles.  That is why He asked us to give Him our problems; then, we must wait patiently on God’s timing to take care of our adverse situations.

We are encouraged to hope in God as our hope is trusting Him with assured confidence.  God has proven trustworthy, as there is no failure in God.

In this troubled world, we are to pray constantly, and in doing so, we are establishing a strong relationship with our God.  Then we are to be of good courage, stand firm in Him, knowing that He is faithful to His word when He says, I will never leave nor forsake you (His people).

Rejoice in God, for He is in control.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Turn Back To God: Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 KJV

 Turn back to God, and receive His blessings. Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 KJV,12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

The Joy of Our Children Walking in Christ: 3 John 1:4 KJV

 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

The writer John expresses his joy for the faithfulness of Gaius' walk


in the 
truth of God and His word. John had received this excellent report of Gaius, and he, John, was overjoyed and was wishing him more prosperity as he continued his walk with Christ.

We feel joy when our children walk faithfully with Christ and His truth. We are joyful because it speaks to our teaching Christ to our children throughout their lives, building their spiritual house so that they will have a solid foundation to rely upon when life's storms come.

Our children can be our spiritual children by blood, as parents want the best for them.

As our children walk in the truth of God's Word, they teach the younger children behind them. Walking with Christ is a spiritual growth process that pleases God and earthly parents.

Parents, let us continue praising and being joyful in our children as they walk in the truth of God's word manifesting the righteousness of Christ in their lives for the world to see.'

Children, continue in the way of Christ instead of the world; for God and your parent delight in you.

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