Welcome to Today’s Word with Sheila D. Currie Blake
Young People Please Be Patient
“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fail. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:30-31 Today this post is justContinue reading “Young People Please Be Patient”
No Idea!
“O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself, it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Jeremiah 10:23 Have you ever felt lost as if you don’t know what you are doing? That is how I felt yesterday. I left my house to do a couple ofContinue reading “No Idea!”
About My Father’s Business
“And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 Today we celebrated Ash Wednesday. Somehow, I lost track of Ash Wednesday and it wasn’t until someone reminded me this morning that I realized what day it was. Shame onContinue reading “About My Father’s Business”
Seek Me Out Lord
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.” Psalms 119:176 Sometimes even the best of us will experience some form of disappointment in our faith walk. For some it can be a feeling of loss and emptiness can derive from falling in sin and eventuallyContinue reading “Seek Me Out Lord”
Whenever The Spirit Of The Lord Moves Things Happen
“And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, let there be light and there was light.” Genesis 1:2-3 The Holy Spirit has been working from day one. Long before anything wasContinue reading “Whenever The Spirit Of The Lord Moves Things Happen”
Budded, Bloomed & Yielded Fruits
“And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness, and behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.” Numbers 17:8 When people of influence rise up against you, it is not an easy taskContinue reading “Budded, Bloomed & Yielded Fruits”
It’s A New Month (Take Control)
“And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.” Psalms 40:3 Ready or not February is here and before we can catch on to it properly it will be gone. The days are moving fast likewise theContinue reading “It’s A New Month (Take Control)”
Do Not Sit At The Table If You Are Not Willing To Eat
“Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?” Proverbs 6:27-28 Many times, we know that if we go to certain places or hang around the wrong people, we are more than likely to partake in sin. YetContinue reading “Do Not Sit At The Table If You Are Not Willing To Eat”
Who Will Tell The Story?
“Yea, they spake against God. They said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?” Psalms 78:19 Psalms 78:20 went on to say “Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? Can he provide flesh for his people?” The writer of this chapter wasContinue reading “Who Will Tell The Story?”
Do Not Put Your Trust In What Can Be Broken
“And he took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily. So, the Egyptians said, let us flee from the face of Israel, for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians.” Exodus 14:25 How many times we have placed our trust in the wrong things or in the wrong people? Yes, at someContinue reading “Do Not Put Your Trust In What Can Be Broken”
After The Fact
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 Sin is a topic of discussion that we will never stop talking about until the day Christ returns. Why? Because of our sinful nature. Even after you have accepted Christ you are still prone to sin (being prone to sin doesContinue reading “After The Fact”
We Shall See Our Loved Ones Again (A tribute to my mom)
“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 airContinue reading “We Shall See Our Loved Ones Again (A tribute to my mom)”
Some Battles Are God Ordained
“Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon. Behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to possess it and contend with him in battle.” Deuteronomy 2:24 Do you believe some of the battles that you faced were ordained by God himself? Continue reading “Some Battles Are God Ordained”
It Is Time To Take Possession
“Behold, the Lord thy God hath set the land before thee. Go up and possess it, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath said unto thee. Fear not, neither be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 1:21 When God delivered the children of Israel from Egypt, he already had a place prepared for them. That place he calledContinue reading “It Is Time To Take Possession”
How Did You Finish The Year?
“For the good that I would I do not, but the evil which I would not, that I do.” Romans 7:19 Last year seems so long ago or at least that is how I see it and how I really want it to be. I have taken that stand not because of ungratefulness but becauseContinue reading “How Did You Finish The Year?”
Happy New Year (Time Of Restoration)
“And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places, thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations, and thou shalt be called, the repairer of the breach. The restorer of the paths to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12 As we approach the dawn of a new year and thereby welcome aContinue reading “Happy New Year (Time Of Restoration)”
Merry Christmas To You
“Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 As we celebrate Christmas 2020, we cannot help but praise God the Father for his wonderful gift of redemption, through his son Jesus Christ. He came and lived andContinue reading “Merry Christmas To You”
Your Breakthrough Is Coming!
“Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree. And it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.” Isaiah 55:13 Many of us can relate to this topic. We are all waitingContinue reading “Your Breakthrough Is Coming!”
Lot’s Devious Daughters
“And the firstborn said unto the younger. Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth. Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. AndContinue reading “Lot’s Devious Daughters”
The Process To The Next Level
“And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount. And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen throughout all the mount. Neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that mount.”Continue reading “The Process To The Next Level”
Break The Strong Hold Of Fear
“Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee yea; I will help thee. Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 Months ago, I wrote on the topic of fear. I spoke about Joshua and his transitionContinue reading “Break The Strong Hold Of Fear”
It Is Ok To Authenticate & Confirm
“And Gideon said unto God, if thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. Behold I will put a fleece of wool in the floor, and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon the earth beside, then I shall know that thou wilt save Israel byContinue reading “It Is Ok To Authenticate & Confirm”
Happy Thanksgiving To You
“My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.” Psalms 145:21 Truly it is a time for us to give thanks. Not just because it is traditionally “Thanksgiving Day” but because we should always give God thanks. As the scripture says, let all fleshContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving To You”
Great Is Our God
“Great is our Lord, and of great power, his understanding is infinite.” Psalms 147:5 We serve a God who is great. But sometimes we do not stop to really think about his greatness. Why? Because we allow our temporary challenges to overtake us with anxiety and worry and this can happen to anyone of us,Continue reading “Great Is Our God”
SECOND CHANCES
“And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way, and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them, and he did it not.” Jonah 3:10. The story about Jonah and Nineveh is the perfect example of what a second chance looks like. First Jonah triedContinue reading “SECOND CHANCES”
Praise Him (Part 2)
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights.” Psalms 148:1 Sometime ago I published an article with this same captioned “Praise Him”. This morning as I read Psalms 148 it not only got my praises going but I decided to post as a reminder for all ofContinue reading “Praise Him (Part 2)”
Happy Veteran’s Day
“Render therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom. Fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.” Romans 13:7 Today is being celebrated as Veteran’s day in the United States. It is a day when we recognized those who have served in the military and those who areContinue reading “Happy Veteran’s Day”
Barabbas Or Jesus?
“The governor answered and said unto them, whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.” Matthew 27:21 Barabbas was not innocent. He was charged with many crimes and he was serving time for something that he was guilty of. Jesus on the other hand was a peacemaker, a trueContinue reading “Barabbas Or Jesus?”
Now Faith
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Many of us have been through some storms and we have seen God moved on our behalf. But as we continue to live, we will always have other challenges that may seem impossible, and our faith will continueContinue reading “Now Faith”
Let Him Guide You
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go, I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalms 32:7 Psalms 32 verse 7 has become one of my favorite scriptures. Why? Because it gives me great comfort to know that God will instruct me, teach me, and guide me in allContinue reading “Let Him Guide You”
The Days Are Really Getting Shorter
“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved, but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” Matthew 24:22 Is it just me or are the days are really shorter? As a matter of fact, this year seems as if it just got away from us. it is movingContinue reading “The Days Are Really Getting Shorter”
He Made Us Perfect
“I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalms 139:14 Someone told me a true story about a young lady who is not happy with herself (sad to say there are millions more). When I heard the story, I felt sadContinue reading “He Made Us Perfect”
We Shall Perish For Lack of Knowledge
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me. Seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Hosea 4:6 Now I am not a specialist in theology neither I’m I aContinue reading “We Shall Perish For Lack of Knowledge”
Ruth, A Faithful Daughter in Law
“And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, go my daughter.” Ruth 2:2 Ruth was a woman of resilience and faith (though she came from a family and a country thatContinue reading “Ruth, A Faithful Daughter in Law”
Shake Those Bad Habits Off!
“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speaking.” 1 Peter 2:1 Further reading in 1 Peter 2 verse 16 says we should not use our liberty as a cloak of maliciousness but as servants of God. Many of us have some seriously bad habits, we go toContinue reading “Shake Those Bad Habits Off!”
Some Mistakes Are Costly
“And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, hear now, ye rebels, must we fetch you water out of the rock? And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice, and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, andContinue reading “Some Mistakes Are Costly”
It Is Crunch Time!!
“And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate, and they said one to another, why sit we here until we die? If we say, we will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. AndContinue reading “It Is Crunch Time!!”
It’s Better To Be A living Dog Than A Dead Lion
“For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope. For a living dog is better than a dead lion.” Ecclesiastes 9:4 The scripture shows the importance of life in comparison to a dog and a lion. A lion is considered to be the king of the jungle, when he roars allContinue reading “It’s Better To Be A living Dog Than A Dead Lion”
There Is Enough For Everyone
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, give me thy Vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house, and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it, or if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it inContinue reading “There Is Enough For Everyone”
Do Not Cast Your Pearls To Swine
“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Matthew 7:6 Matthew chapter seven has twenty-nine verses and twenty-seven of those verses where spoken directly by Jesus. Jesus was preaching from Matthew chapter five fromContinue reading “Do Not Cast Your Pearls To Swine”
God Is Everywhere
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” Psalms 139:7 When David wrote this Psalms I am not sure what he was faced with but based on the words penned, I am confident that he was going through something. He was burdened with care and he knew thatContinue reading “God Is Everywhere”
Are your Problems Beating You Up?
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair,persecuted, but not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) Boxing is not one of my favorite sports at all. I see it as a legal way to really beat each other up and it can be real as you want it toContinue reading “Are your Problems Beating You Up?”
Praise Report
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary, praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts, praise him according to his excellent greatness.” Psalms 150:1-2 Just wanted to share another personal testimony of the goodness of God. Today I took my daughter to see the endocrinologist (a medicalContinue reading “Praise Report”
How to Handle Rejection
“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief, and we hid as it were our faces from him, he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” Isaiah 53:3 Have you ever been rejected by anyone? I have, and it is not a nice feeling. Rejection can hurt yourContinue reading “How to Handle Rejection”
We Have Access
“And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven andContinue reading “We Have Access”
Provocation of Satan
“And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, go number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it.” 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 David and his servants had just defeatedContinue reading “Provocation of Satan”
Leave Your Spiritual Trail
“I go the way of all the earth, be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man. And keep the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgements, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thouContinue reading “Leave Your Spiritual Trail”
Hurricane Laura
Originally posted on My Logos Word:
Will not be on for a while due 2 evacuation. Love in Christ Jesus. Please pray for us.
God’s Appointed Cannot Be Rejected
“Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about. For his name shall be called Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.” 1 Chronicles 22:9. Solomon was chosen by God toContinue reading “God’s Appointed Cannot Be Rejected”
Covered By His Love
“And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father, and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.” Genesis 9:22-23.Continue reading “Covered By His Love”
Are You Managing Well?
“Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.” Ecclesiastes 11:1-2. People often say it is not the amount that you work but it is what you were able toContinue reading “Are You Managing Well?”
He Will Spare Us Even For The Sake Of One
“For the sake of My name I delay My wrath, and for My praise I restrain it for you, in order not to cut you off.” Isaiah 48:9. When God repented that he had made man in Genesis chapter 6, his plan was to wipe us off the face of the earth. We would haveContinue reading “He Will Spare Us Even For The Sake Of One”
Know Your Enemy
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies, thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.” Psalms 21:8. The enemy has been around for time began. The source of the enemy is the Devil, lucifer or Beelzebub and he has planted hatred in the hearts of men. Just as how he is calledContinue reading “Know Your Enemy”
Like Pure Gold
“But he knoweth the way that I take, when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 During my devotion yesterday I was captivated by this verse of scripture in Job 23. It feels good to know that God is watching and ordering my steps. Job took comfort in that asContinue reading “Like Pure Gold”
No Shadow of Turning
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 This is a familiar topic and is considered part two of an article that I wrote some time ago. The purpose of this topic today is to encourage and remind us that we should not allow anything to derail us from standing on theContinue reading “No Shadow of Turning”
Tear Down Your Idols
“And God spake all these words, saying. I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:1-3. What is an idol? Exodus 20:4 answered that question perfectly saying, “Thou shalt not make untoContinue reading “Tear Down Your Idols”
A Set Time
“For thus saith the Lord, that after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.” Jeremiah 29:10. Many of us have read my opening scripture many times, especially verse 11. But reading from verses 8 to 10 myContinue reading “A Set Time”
New Month, New Chapter
“The Lord is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Habakkuk 3:19. A lot has happened in my life during the month of July. July really took me by surprise in manyContinue reading “New Month, New Chapter”
Strength for The Inner Man
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” Ephesians 3:14-16. How do youContinue reading “Strength for The Inner Man”
Learning How to Reset
“And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, write for these words are true and faithful.” (Revelation 21:5). Today it feels like everything or most things are just harder than they used to be. Many people have moved or in the process of movingContinue reading “Learning How to Reset”
Hold On!
“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness, thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress, have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.” Psalms 4:1. How do you make sense out of your valley experience? What do you do when nothing makes sense? If you are in a bad situation today,Continue reading “Hold On!”
Convoy
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” Psalms 91:11-12 I have not been able to write for the past couple days. I am out of town as we speak. MyContinue reading “Convoy”
Celebrating Life…My Testimony
“Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.” 1 Tim. 2:15 Sorry for my late post, but my hands were full yesterday. Why? Because it was my only daughter’s nineteen birthday and we tried to make her day special amidst covid-19. We stayed home butContinue reading “Celebrating Life…My Testimony”
A Disquieted Soul
“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts, all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.” Psalms 42:7 Couple days ago, I was feeling very overwhelmed. So, I decided to share how I felt with my family on our family link. The support that I received was just phenomenal, there areContinue reading “A Disquieted Soul”
The Kingdom of Heaven
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.” Matthew 25:1-2. Today I would look at the way Jesus described what the kingdom of heaven is like. He would often tell hisContinue reading “The Kingdom of Heaven”
Elisabeth & Zacharias
“But the angel said unto him, fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.” Luke 1:13. Zacharias was a priest in the days of king Herod and both he and his wife Elisabeth were faithful and righteous before God.Continue reading “Elisabeth & Zacharias”
No to Self-Righteousness
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, of even as this publican.” Luke 18:10-11 Luke 18:9 says, “and he spoke thisContinue reading “No to Self-Righteousness”
Cain & Abel,(The Spirit of Envy)
“And Cain talked with Abel his brother, and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.” Genesis 4:8. The story of Cain and Abel can be identified with what David said in Psalms 55:12-14, he said, “for it was not an enemyContinue reading “Cain & Abel,(The Spirit of Envy)”
You Shall be Rewarded In This Life
“Then Peter began to say unto him, we have left all, and have followed thee. And Jesus answered and said, verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s. But heContinue reading “You Shall be Rewarded In This Life”
At Thy Word I Will…….
“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless, at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5. I don’t know about you, but for the most part my attention span is extremely short, except for when I am writing. The moment I takeContinue reading “At Thy Word I Will…….”
Physical Outcome vs. Spiritual Outcome
“Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Isaiah 53:1. The word of God says that we should not walk in the counsel of the ungodly (Psalms 1:1). As Christians we must be careful who we take advise from. It is God’s desire and pleasure to counselContinue reading “Physical Outcome vs. Spiritual Outcome”
Good People Do Not Go To Heaven
“And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is God, but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” Matthew 19:6-17. We couldContinue reading “Good People Do Not Go To Heaven”
Righteous Rebuke
“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue.” Proverbs 28 vs 23. Telling someone the truth can be one of the hardest things to do especially if it’s a close friend or family member. But sometimes the only way to save that person from destruction isContinue reading “Righteous Rebuke”
Abba Father
“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.” Psalms 68 vs 5. My sisters and I are now orphans, it became official when our mother died in 2012. My father would have gone on years before. The loss of your parents or a parent (especially ifContinue reading “Abba Father”
Contentment
“Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4 vs 11. There was no one more qualified among the Apostles than Paul, whose discontentment would have been justified. He suffered hardship, need, and hunger. He was belittled, imprisoned and the listContinue reading “Contentment”
The Untamed Tongue
“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, keep the door of my lips.” Psalms 141 vs 3 Have you ever found yourself talking excessively? I am sure most of us have been there many times. Even if you are a public speaker, there are times when you must take a break so you canContinue reading “The Untamed Tongue”
Get Out of Lo-debar
“And the king said, is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet. And the king said unto him, where is he? And Ziba said unto theContinue reading “Get Out of Lo-debar”
Zacchaeus
“And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.” Luke 19 vs 2. Who was Zacchaeus? And why did Jesus go to his house? The story of Zacchaeus is short. He was only mentioned briefly in Luke chapter 19 but the lesson learnt from hisContinue reading “Zacchaeus”
Endurance
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill, but time and chance happeneth to all.” Ecclesiastes 9 vs 11 Since this quarantineContinue reading “Endurance”
Build Your House-my tribute to Moms
“Every wise woman buildeth her house, but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Proverbs 14 vs 1. Happy belated Mother’s Day to all my readers who are mothers. Yesterday most of us were pampered and some of us received gifts and well wishes. it is such a great feeling as a mom whenContinue reading “Build Your House-my tribute to Moms”
Cry Out To Him
“And they came to Jericho, and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David,Continue reading “Cry Out To Him”
Be Blameless When Tried
“Then said Daniel unto the King, O king, live forever. My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me, forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.” Daniel 6 vs 21-22 Daniel was aContinue reading “Be Blameless When Tried”
The Sting Of Death Shall Be Broken
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (1st Corinthians 15 vs 55) Before my maturity in Christ I was very fearful of death, it was a topic that I would have always avoided. I know I was not the only one who had this issue and I also know thatContinue reading “The Sting Of Death Shall Be Broken”
Pay Your Vows To God
“And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, if thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the Lord’s,Continue reading “Pay Your Vows To God”
Rise, Peter, Kill and Eat
“And there came a voice to him rise, peter, kill and eat. But Peter said, not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean. And the voice spake unto him again the second time, what God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.” Acts 10 vs 13-15. (please read theContinue reading “Rise, Peter, Kill and Eat”
Can He Trust You With The Gospel?
“But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.” 1st Thessalonians 2 vs 4. The church today has become so materialistic that we have lost the mandate that was given to us by God. WeContinue reading “Can He Trust You With The Gospel?”
The Fullness Of His Love
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15 vs 13 A short while ago I posted on the topic love. Therefore, I will call this post a partial part two of that topic. In my previous post on love, I encouraged others to makeContinue reading “The Fullness Of His Love”
Exceedingly
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” Ephesians 3 vs 20. Sometimes when I read the word of God, I cannot help but pause and meditate. For example, this verse in Ephesians chapter 3 vs 20 getContinue reading “Exceedingly”
My Synopsis Of Revelation 1-9
“The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John.” Revelation 1 vs 1 I must admit that we do not spend enough time in the word of God muchContinue reading “My Synopsis Of Revelation 1-9”
It Is Well
“And he said, wherefore wilt thou go to him today? It is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, it shall be well.” (2 Kings 4 vs 23). Please read 2 Kings 4 vs 8-37 I try not to imagine how this mother must have felt when her only child died. It is somethingContinue reading “It Is Well”
Use Your Gift
“A Man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Proverbs 18 vs 16 We were all given a gift or a talent. It was given to us by God and it was given for a reason. I believe the two reasons are, firstly, to establish the man/woman and secondly, to blessContinue reading “Use Your Gift”
Children Are God’s Heritage
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth.” Psalms 127 vs 3-4. I can never forget the birth of my children and I am sure I speak for all parents. Continue reading “Children Are God’s Heritage”
Temporary Hiatus!
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3 vs 1. To my fellow bloggers and guest, I will be taking a break this week to join with my Church in a week of global prayer and fasting from Monday April 6 to Saturday April 11th. WeContinue reading “Temporary Hiatus!”
He Is Risen!
“And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here but is risen remember how he spoke unto you when he was yet in Galilee.” Luke 24 vs 5-6 We are in the Easter season andContinue reading “He Is Risen!”
Christian Soldiers
“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangled himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” 2nd Timothy 2 vs 3-4. Hymn of meditation today is Onward Christian Soldiers by Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900). That’sContinue reading “Christian Soldiers”
Refuge From The Storm
“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee, yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” Psalms 57 vs 1. The Lord woke me up this morning with this song ‘Til The Storm Passes By – by GaitherContinue reading “Refuge From The Storm”
The Critique Of The Church
“And he is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence (Colossians 1 vs 18) (Please forgive me for this long post!) Just recently I decided to disassociate myself from a Facebook page that posted pictures of selectedContinue reading “The Critique Of The Church”
Can These Dry Bones Live?
“The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones. And caused me to pass by them round about, and, behold, there were very many in the open valley, and, lo, theyContinue reading “Can These Dry Bones Live?”
The Blessings Of God Overtakes
“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.” Deuteronomy 28 vs 2. The scripture says we are blessed in the city, in the field and the fruit of our bodies (our children) are bless. Everything that we have, our storeContinue reading “The Blessings Of God Overtakes”
Love
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” 1st John 4 vs 7 Today I posted a little nugget on my Facebook page about love. Sometimes we are so caught up with doing life that we forget to tell our loveContinue reading “Love”
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