Oh Lord, I pray that we will get right with You now if we are not already. People know deep down in their hearts if their faith is alive or dead. And if I was them, I would be running to You. Even in prayer, I pray that people will confess their sins and unbelief unto You. What a great release this will be for not only themselves then, but for the future, come judgment day. Surely, if we find mercy from Your hand on earth and die having found favor in Your sight, then we have nothing to fear. It is when we are led by the flesh and do things we believe are good, that we forget Your hand for our lives. This is when we drift from the path, and unfortunately, it is so difficult to bring that person back to You. Justifications have already set in for their current lifestyle, and unless the Holy Spirit is there to pierce their hearts it might take years before things click in their hearts and minds. But Lord, I pray that we will not give up on people who have gone astray. That we will continue to pray for them individually, as a family, and as a church. And when the time is right to talk to that person who is broken, we will let You give us the words to speak. Lord, if we are doing the talking, I know that nothing good will come out of it, but more arguments and fights. So please do the work in us. Have Your hand in everything we do. As much I want to be found worthy after I die, I want my friends, family, and others I meet to also be worthy. So help us light up our lamps, that when You do return, we will be ready to meet You. Even before You in judgment, God, will we anxiously await the time that our names are called. I love You, Jesus. You are my God and I worship You. Amen.
Month: February 2021
Matthew 25:31-33
Matthew 25:31-33 (KJV)
31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Today’s Inspiration (02/28/2021)
Will you be found on God’s right or left hand on the day of judgment? Where you stand will determine if you are saved on not.
We’ve Risen And Judgment Is Set
Will you be found on God’s right or left hand on the day of judgment? Where you stand will determine if you are saved on not.
Today’s Prayer (02/27/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that people from all around the world will begin to seek You like never before. Time is a ticking for each person who currently has breath. But I am afraid that only a few of them will be saved. This is because they have not put You first, but other things instead. Instead of reading the Bible and praying daily, while walking out their faith, they have allowed other things to become their gods. Yes, God, even those who profess to know You, Jesus, are really goats, of which You will separate from the sheep on the day of the resurrection. Those on Your right hand will be Your sheep, of which are redeemed through Your blood, but on Your left will be the goats, of which missed the mark from being forgiven through Your blood. And because of this, I am afraid that there will be a lot of regrets, guilt, and shame built up on the day of judgment also. When they see themselves in the lines, where the wicked are, they will then know that they are also counted with the hypocrites. I pray that this doesn’t have to happen to people who still have breath, but that they will repent of all their sins and unbelief. There is still time for them, Lord, to find rest in Your presence. It is just up to these people to come unto You with their whole hearts in this life. Then, will their faith become alive in You. A faith that is lit in the Holy Spirit. Where the Spirit is now leading them by their hands and feet. This will take a miracle, but I know that many people will turn to follow You before all is set and done. That is why I go out and witness and write messages of hope. May more people who are lost be saved and come into Your loving arms of mercy. I believe in You. I love You. Amen.
Acts 24:14-16
Acts 24:14-16 (KJV)
14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.
Today’s Inspiration (02/27/2021)
The wicked and the righteous shall both be resurrected. But only those in Christ shall be saved, while others will be punished.
The Resurrection Of The Just And Unjust
The wicked and the righteous shall both be resurrected. But only those in Christ shall be saved, while others will be punished.
Today’s Prayer (02/26/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that people will come to the saving knowledge of You, Jesus. That they will come to You in faith and accept You as Lord of their lives. Then, will they be able to come to the waters of baptism and have all their sins be forgiven. I believe what the Bible says about being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. This makes what we do in baptism so important. We die to ourselves and rise up as a new person in You, Jesus, even Christ the Lord. I believe what has been written, for it is written in my heart also. Surely, each day that I read the Bible, I learn much more than the day before. My heart is always open to what You have to teach me, God. So continue to lead me in the things I need to learn and do in this life. May the Spirit abide with me every day and every hour. My desire is to follow You, Jesus, and do as You say. So I ask that the Spirit will open my mouth and lead me in what I need to say. I am here now, only to be Your hands and feet on this earth. If I cannot be an example for You, Jesus, on earth then I am failing You. Therefore, have Your way in my life now and in the future also. If I ever fall asleep to the things of God, slap me in the face and wake me up. Do not let the enemy take me down into paths that are full of darkness and destruction. I have tasted what it means to be filled up with lust and the pleasures of this world and it never ends well. I am always guilt-ridden and have a hard time knowing my way afterward. Therefore, I will rest in You, Jesus, today and forever. I love You, Lord. You are my God and I worship You. Amen.
Acts 5:32,33
Acts 5:32,33 (KJV)
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
Today’s Inspiration (02/26/2021)
The gift of the Holy Spirit comes after baptism through prayer. But can only abide in us if we continue to obey God afterward.
The Gift Of The Holy Ghost
The gift of the Holy Spirit comes after baptism through prayer. But can only abide in us if we continue to obey God afterward.
Today’s Prayer (02/25/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that people will begin to respect and listen to Your servants on earth. There is always a message for every onlooker if they would just open their ears to hear. Surely, every true witness has Your message in their hearts at all times, ever ready to share the hope of the gospel. As for me, I am so happy that You have led me in the harvest over the years. I have seen many people come to faith, along with people be healed of their sicknesses. The homeless have been fed, people have been prayed for, Bibles have been passed out in lots, along with thousands of gospel tracts passed out. All this was for Your glory God. Even recently, You have elevated my ministry to preaching and teaching on street corners. With this new PA System (Microphone and speaker), I know that I can now reach more people for Your kingdom. Soon, I will be in Utah, come April, with my dear friend and brother in the faith, Patrick Roy. There, we will go forth and declare the gospel to every person that has ears to hear. I know that we will be in Mormon territory, but my desire is to lead them and anybody else to know You, Jesus. This will not come soon enough, but until this happens, continue to lead me in the harvest, here in Boise, Idaho. Help me to reach many more people for Your kingdom, while I am walking the streets. There is much more to be done, but oh so few workers to be found. So I pray that people will awake to their callings You have for their lives. Lead them also to pack the trunks of their cars with gospel tracts, bibles, water, hats, gloves, and more. Then, will they also be ready to help those who are really in need. And what is better than to pray with them and lead them to know You through the gospel message of the cross? Nothing is. I love You, Jesus. Amen.
Today’s Inspiration (02/25/2021)
If a person does harm upon God’s servants, they will be smitten by God also. It may not be in this life, but they will be punished.
When People Do Harm Against God’s People
If a person does harm upon God’s servants, they will be smitten by God also. It may not be in this life, but they will be punished.
Today’s Prayer (02/24/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that we will learn from scripture and follow the examples of people we read about. Of course, following Your perfect example for us, Jesus, is the most important of all, but others also that You were leading is also great. I see what Paul did when You called him to be your witness in all the world as a great example for us in the faith. I love how he responded so favorably to Your calling for his life and simply ran with it. It would be awesome to see others in the faith with the same ambition that Paul had as an evangelist. Also, when he was advised to be baptized for the remission of sins, he jumped at it. This shows great faith and a willingness to do whatever he was called to do. I just pray that we will also receive You as Lord of our lives and also be baptized if we haven’t been already. So many people, even pastors, now downplay the importance of baptism and make it not important anymore. Lord, I have had way too many conversations with people who are convinced that nobody needs to be baptized any longer, and when we do it is simply taking a bath and nothing more. To these people, I ask, Lord, that You will open their eyes to verses all throughout the New Testament, like in Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:37-40, Acts 22:14-16, Romans 6:3-6, Galatians 3:24-27, and many others. You told us to also to believe and be baptized, and we shall be saved. No wonder why baptism was emphasized all throughout the rest of the books of the New Testament after You ascended up into heaven. Surely, Your disciples continued Your work on earth, as we should be continuing today. This I pray, Lord, will happen. Continue Your work as it is in heaven. I love You, God. Amen.
Acts 22:14-16
Acts 22:14-16 (KJV)
14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Today’s Inspiration (02/24/2021)
Those that call upon the name of the Lord and are baptized, their sins are also washed away. We are now a new person in Christ Jesus.
The Conversion Story Of Saul, Who Became Paul
Those that call upon the name of the Lord and are baptized, their sins are also washed away. We are now a new person in Christ Jesus.
Today’s Prayer (02/23/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that we will all learn to be led by the Holy Spirit and not our own flesh. Keep our eyes fixed upon You, God, that we may walk in Your abundant light and not in darkness. It is not my desire to do things that go against Your will, but to be led by Your hand in every which way in my life. Therefore, do whatever You need to in my life and every believer’s life also, while removing anything that is keeping us from following You completely. Every bad habit and addiction we give it all to you, Jesus. Show us what is causing us to sin against You, that we may not fall back in those sinful ways again. I do not wish to quench the Holy Spirit and I know that my dear brothers and sisters in the faith do not wish to also. Sometimes we do things not knowing we are causing any harm to our stance with You, God. So bring things to our recollection, that we may not continue doing things that seem good on the outside, but are filthy on the inside. Yes, God, I ask that You lead me by the hand. As I pray earnestly now, open my eyes to what needs to happen next. Help me to know who I need to speak to, in order to share Your gospel truths with them. My time is Yours, so keep me inline with Your laws and statutes for my life. Your Word, the Bible, is a lamp unto my feet, so lead me as I read and study it daily. May Your words be imprinted on my heart at all times. Then, will I know Your counsel for my life and not be led astray. I love You, Jesus. I will follow You. Amen.
Acts 21:1-6
Acts 21:1-6 (KJV)
1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
2 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
3 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
4 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
5 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
Today’s Inspiration (02/23/2021)
Be led by the Holy Spirit and not the ways of the flesh. Doing God’s will is always better than doing what we think is right.
To Be Led By The Holy Spirit
Be led by the Holy Spirit and not the ways of the flesh. Doing God’s will is always better than doing what we think is right.
Today’s Prayer (02/22/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that we will earnestly seek Your face. That we will remain in Your presence. Then, can You move in our lives and do great things in and through us. I believe in You, Jesus, my Lord, and my God. I trust in Your promises for my life and for other people who I have and will come in contact with. If people would simply call upon Your Name in prayer, they could understand the Bible truths even better and find out the importance of their own lives for Your kingdom. It doesn’t have to be a mystery when it comes to knowing Your will for our lives. People like to think that You are distant and do not acknowledge us when we pray or read the Bible. But I would ask these same people how often they seek Your face, pray by themselves and with people, read the Bible by themselves and with people, worship God by themselves and with people, go to church and work for the church, do service for their neighbors and other people who are in need, help feed and clothe the homeless and needy, and evangelize Your truths to the world. As I just spoke, there is so much more we could all be doing for You, God. But other things have clouded people’s lives. Instead of shining brightly for You in this darkened world, people have allowed the darkness to enter their lives. And because people are not reading the Bible daily on their own and with their family, people and their families are being led astray. I am afraid, God, that only a few people who go to church now are truly seeking You with their whole hearts within those walls and without. I pray that more people will be true to their faith and be saved. This is my prayer, God. I love You. Amen.
Acts 20:26-29
Acts 20:26-29 (KJV)
26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Today’s Inspiration (02/22/2021)
It is important that pastors teach the whole counsel of God in Christ’s church. Then, can people know God’s will and not go astray.
Declaring The Whole Counsel Of God
It is important that pastors teach the whole counsel of God in Christ’s church. Then, can people know God’s will and not go astray.
Today’s Prayer (02/21/2021)
Oh Lord, I pray that You will help each one of us understand the importance of baptism, the same way the earlier church already did. Even the importance of receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit after baptism has been performed. I believe it when You said, Jesus, that we need to be born again of the Spirit, in order to enter the kingdom of God. What You say means more to me than anything else in this world. It is more important than gold. I am richer than anyone else when Your wisdom is in my life and I am being led by the Holy Spirit. Otherwise, I am nothing without You, God. Truly, it is my desire to be in Your presence and not let the influences of the world take hold of my life. That is why I rely wholeheartedly upon the gift of the Holy Spirit. People say that nothing happens in baptism, but as Your Word speaks, this is when we die to our old self and are raised up in newness of life in Christ Jesus. Yes, Jesus, we rise up from the influences from the evil world, the day we are baptized. Then, because the Holy Spirit is confirmed upon us through prayer, we have a guide that cannot lead us astray. Our conscience can only do so much, but can not lead us from temptation. It can help us to know what is right and wrong, but the Holy Spirit can do much more for us. Surely, with the giftings of the Holy Spirit, we can do the work of the church on earth. And as Your hands and feet, I will do as You say, my Lord. Lead me all the days of my life. I love You, Jesus. I worship You, God. Amen.
Acts 19:1-6
Acts 19:1-6 (KJV)
1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Today’s Inspiration (02/21/2021)
If a person was not baptized, in order to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, they need to be rebaptized. This is God’s way.