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Shine

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16 ESV

We live in a very secular world, with different beliefs, different thoughts, and very different religious tolerance. Not everyone will accept our message. Not everyone will accept us. So don’t judge or make others feel like we’re condemning them.

Make sure you let your light shine so that they can see your good works because they are watching, evaluating, and making a mental note. If you show intolerance for their beliefs, they will show you likewise.

I always start with a question. What do you believe about…? Or what is your concept of this…? Or thoughts on such and such…? Don’t be afraid to engage people in a conversation. How will they hear if they are not told? And if not you, then who? So, do it now, don’t wait. If you wait, you won’t do it. And before you know it, you’ve lost the moment.

Remember, it’s not our job to save people because it’s not our blood that saves them, nor is it our Spirit that draws them to repentance. It is, however, our job to tell people. So don’t be afraid to have those conversations. Just be mindful, tactful, and sincere. Don’t let fear keep you from sharing the good news. Let God speak through you, just as He spoke through Peter on the day of Pentecost.

Father, give us boldness to proclaim Your word. Stretch forth Your mighty hand to save, heal, and restore. May You receive honor and glory, in Jesus’ name, amen.

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Eat of Its Fruit

59 So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men. 60 And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thousands; may your offspring possess the cities of their enemies.” ~ Genesis 24:59-60NIV

Notice how even though they aren’t serving God Almighty, they still understand the weight of words, and they bless Rebekah? We who have the very Spirit of God dwelling in us, the very same power that raised Jesus from the dead living in us, don’t bless our children, siblings, family, and friends the way we should. Instead, we use saying like ‘That’ll kill you’ or ‘They’ll learn when they feel.’ Our words seem to have turned negative from positive.

Maybe it’s just because I grew up in a Caribbean household (that has the influence of Pessimistic England), but it seems our world has become more and more negative. We believe we’ll fail before we succeed. There’s more depression and suicide throughout all the world than in previous years. There’s more bullying and angry children. Where are the blessings and the hope? We have God dwelling with us. Something that the ancient world never experienced, so why don’t we take advantage of it? Why don’t we speak life over our families and friends? Why don’t we speak life over our jobs and our ventures? Why don’t we speak life period?

I challenge you every day to speak at least one positive thing over your family and friends, then pay attention to see how things begin to change. For life and death is in the power of the tongue, and those that love it shall eat of its fruits.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Eat of Its Fruit.

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Build The Church

30b…And he that winneth souls is wise. ~ Proverbs 11:30b

What is our primary focus as Christians? Is it to better ourselves and build our relationship with our Heavenly Father? Many believe that as Christians, our main focus should be on our relationship with Christ, which is important. What good is it to build up the kingdom, but we ourselves miss out? Nevertheless, Paul wrote that speaking in tongues is a gift that builds up the person; therefore, prophecy, which builds up the Church, is a greater gift.

Therefore, to build up the Church, to win souls for Christ, that is our main focus. Why? Because as we diligently strive to win souls for Christ, we are building up ourselves as well because we are a part of the Church. We are a part of the body of Christ. Therefore, when we build up another, we will reap that which we have sown.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Build the Church.

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Pray For Saul

7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. ~ Romans 16:7

In his final greetings in his letter to the Romans, Paul mentions Andronicus and Junia, his family, and fellow prisoners. He asked the church there to greet them on his behalf. Then he mentions that not only are they well known to the apostles, but they were in Christ before him.

Meaning that they were Christians and serving the LORD Jesus before he was. So, I thought about it for a moment. Why were they so well known? I believe they were some of the ones who were praying for Saul of Tarsus.

When he was going around terrorizing the saints, putting them in prison, when he was having Christians flogged and killed, Andronicus and Junia and their family were probably on their knees praying on Saul’s behalf.

I wonder, what if they didn’t pray for him? What if they wrote him off as a lost cause? Remember God uses the prayers of the Saints to achieve His good and perfect will. Don’t ever stop praying for a lost soul, no matter how terrible they may seem. They may very well be the ones that God has called to do a great work. And guess what? You will partake in their reward because you were associated with them, even if it was praying for their salvation.

Nobody is ever a lost cause. Pray for your loved ones, pray for the saints, pray for those who persecute you, for great will be your reward.

Father, help us to look past the offenses and the abuse and see the soul in need of redemption. Help us not to lose heart or grow weary in prayer, but to continue steadfast in prayer for the lost and the hurting in Jesus’ name, amen.

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Celebrate His Birth

10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” ~ Luke 2:10–14

I just want to remind you of the good news of great joy, for today, we celebrate the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, who was born 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem, the city of David.

Let’s not get bogged down on the day or the month but let us celebrate and be glad that our LORD got off of His throne to come to this earth to die a vicious and horrible death, to save His people, whosoever will, from their sins.

This tiny little baby, wrapped in swaddling cloths, and lying in a manger, because there was no room for Him in the inn, was the sacrificial Lamb of God, destined to be sacrificed, to take away the sins of the world.

So, celebrate this Christmas, the remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Accept His free gift, and rejoice that you have eternal life. Merry Christmas.

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You this Christmas morning, giving thanks that little baby Jesus did not stay a baby but grew up to become the Savior of the world. Bless all of Your dear Children this Christmas day and help us to remember the real and true meaning of Christmas. In the name of Jesus, I pray, amen.

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Do You Have Room?

7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. ~ Luke 2:7

Tomorrow is Christmas Day. The Scripture says that there was no room for them in the inn. This could have happened the day before she was to give birth, which would essentially be what we celebrate as Christmas Eve. Or it could have been days before. Either way, it happened. There was no room for them in the inn.

The Scriptures go on to say that Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and knocks. If we hear Him, we must open the door and invite Him in. Well, today, Christmas Eve, Jesus is standing outside your heart’s door knocking, just like His parents were knocking two thousand years ago.

Will He receive the same answer from you now as He did then from the innkeeper? Will He hear, there’s no room here for You, Jesus? I’m packed tight, with work, schedules, soccer practice, and football games. There is really no space here for You. Maybe You can come back by next time You’re in town when the kids are grown, when I’m retired, when I have more time.

Jesus waits for your answer, but He will not always wait, and He may not make it back around to knock on your heart’s door. Today is the day of repentance; tomorrow is promised to no man.

Do you hear Him knocking? If you do, open your heart’s door, and let Him in this Christmas. Don’t let another day go by; receive the greatest Christmas present of all time today while He still knocks. Accept and receive the gift of life. Have a Merry Christmas, and God bless! Heavenly Father, please bring conviction on those who read this, strength, and bless those who are serving. Grant each person a safe, send merry Christmas. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Be Bethlehem

5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” ~ Matthew 2:5-6

God doesn’t just use the greatest and the most powerful of people; He uses all people. Great and small. Rich and poor. God does not discriminate. He has a plan for all people. When He sent His one and only Son into the world, He didn’t send Him to the greatest land in the greatest territory. God reminded Bethlehem that it wasn’t insignificant.

This Christmas season, God is calling out to you as well. You are not insignificant or meaningless. The God of the entire universe knows you by name; He keeps count of all of the hairs on your head, He has a purpose and calling for you. You are not insignificant and unimportant. You are called by God Most High. So, be encouraged this Christmas season.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Be Bethlehem.

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Be One of the Few

35 And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. ~ Luke 1:35-38

Notice how God needed Mary’s consent? God didn’t force Mary into being the mother of Jesus. And if Mary had said no, God would have found another. Why? Because God doesn’t force any of us to follow Him, nor does He force any of us to fulfill our purpose. God gave us free will from the Garden of Eden, and He has never taken it away from us.

Don’t get caught up in the rush of this time of year. Listen to the subtle call of God. What is God calling you to do this Christmas? What is He leading you to fulfill this Christmas? No one is without purpose or calling. All are called, but only few choose to follow.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Be One of the Few.

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Don’t Let Go of His Promises

13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy Him.” 14 And he rose and took the child and His mother by night and departed to Egypt and remained there until the death of Herod. 15 This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” ~ Matthew 2:13-15

Herod tried to stop the coming of Christ, the Messiah of all the world. He tried to stop the hand of God from moving forward, but He couldn’t. No one can stop the hand of God. No one can keep His promises from being fulfilled. No matter how high up they are, no matter if they are a king, president, ruler, or prince, no one can keep the promises of God from being fulfilled.

God made us numerous promises throughout Scripture. Hold tight to them. Don’t let the Devil stop them. This Christmas Season, remember that nothing can stop God’s promises from coming to fruition. Hold on tightly to the hope of Christ Jesus. Encourage yourself in the Word of God.

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Find the Light

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. ~ Luke 2:25-26

Simeon was devout to the LORD, and being a righteous man, God honored him. He gave him the gift of holding the Messiah in his arms. Imagine waiting all of your life for the Messiah that had been prophesied about 4,000 years in advance and then finally getting to hold that Messiah in your arms. It could’ve been very easy for Simeon to become tired of waiting and allow all that he didn’t see to keep him from believing. But he didn’t let doubt and the lack of seeing keep him from believing and having faith that God would fulfill His promise.

This Christmas season, don’t let doubt overcome you. Have faith that God will fulfill His promises. It may not happen today or tomorrow, but if you have faith, it will come to fruition. Don’t be discouraged this Christmas, for Christmas is the season of hope. It’s the season of fulfilled promises, for, at the fullness of time, God sent His one and only Son that we might live. Don’t give up this Christmas season; find the light in the darkness and hold on to it.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Find the Light.

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