Month: November 2022

LIBERTY THROUGH CHRIST Read Romans 6:1-23 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Romans 6:22 (NKJV) It was a cold winter day below 50 °F. I noticed a homeless guy sitting in our restaurant’s corner seat as soon as our doors were open, so I went over and started talking to him. As I spoke to him, I discovered that he had slept under a bridge the night before without a blanket but just a sweater and windbreaker. When I asked why…

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RESTING IN GOD Read Exodus 20:1-17 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days you shall labour and do all your work; the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it, you shall do no work; you nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger that is within your gates. Exodus 20:9-10 (NKJV) You may have heard the expression, “Thank God it’s Friday.”  Suggests the culmination of activities for a work week. This statement resonates with me as I look forward to…

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MY MONEY AND I Read Luke 12:13-34 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” Luke 12:19 (NKJV) My friend and I worked hard over the summer to return home and take care of personal business. At the time, we had taken on 12-hour shifts at our workplace to make as much money as possible. A month after returning home, I heard he had a heart attack and needed over a million Jamaican dollars to do the surgery. He sought help to come…

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PLEASING GOD Read John 14:15-24 If you love Me, keep My Commandments. John 14:15 (NKJV) Love is more than a feeling. It is a verb requiring us to act. Loving God prompts our desire to please Him by keeping His commandments. Jesus declares, “He who does not love Me does not keep my words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me” (Vs. 24). Love equals obedience. There cannot be obedience without love. Moreover, God does not require us to do this naturally in our strength. We are to surrender our will to…

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FRIEND OF A WOUNDED HEART Read John 11:1-46 Jesus wept. John 11:35 (NKJV) Within the past year, twelve individuals from my neighborhood died. I reflected on and cherished the memories of those with whom I had known since my youth. Did they know God? Did they have a relationship with Christ? Did they accept God’s gift throughout their lives? Will we have a heavenly reunion and rejoice together at the second coming of Christ? It is natural to mourn the loss of our loved ones and those closest to us. In this life, we know that death is sure. “And…

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THE REVEALER OF TRUTH Read John 16:5-15 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. John 16:13 (NKJV) Today at my job, a few coworkers inquired why I believe in the Bible and seek to adhere to its principles. My answer was simple: It is the word of God. God speaks to and instructs us on how we should live through His word. The discussion continued, and soon…

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HAPPINESS IN GOD Read Psalm 34:1-22 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him. Psalm 34:8 (NKJV) Today, it is easy to get overwhelmed and distracted by our circumstances. So many humans are stuck in the natural or carnal states (1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 3:1-4) and are easily overwhelmed and distracted by life’s circumstances. They miss today’s blessings because they look to the world for wisdom. But the world did not then, and does not now, know Him (John 1:10). The Psalmist knew God and had seen the fruits of…

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FACE YOUR GIANTS Read 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Then David Said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel who you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 (NKJV) In today’s age, as I look at all the challenges that the world brings to our Christian walk, I am reminded of the story of David and Goliath. As the Israelite army, day after day, heard the blasphemous taunts of the enemy, not even the…

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PEACE IN THE STORM Read Matthew 8:24-27 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. Matthew 8:26 (NKJV) We all, at some point, face storms in our lives. While on the sea with Jesus, the disciples had both a physical and spiritual experience. As the angry waves thrashed and the rushing water filled their boat, they cried out to Jesus, who was fast asleep, out of fear of losing their lives. They felt helpless in their current circumstances….

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BE COURAGEOUS Read Joshua 1:1-9 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. Joshua 1:9 (KJV) It was a few weeks before the COVID outbreak in 2019. I sought the Lord in prayer and meditation. Lord, what would you have me do? How can I help bring others to come to know you more? What gifts or talents can I use in your service? I prayed, “Lord, use me in your service, “ and ended with my Mantra, …

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