Resurrection Power

“Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet
shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world (John 11:21-27).”
What powerful words! “Your brother shall rise again!” I love His confidence. Not…”I think I might remember how to do something like this but… this IS a big one.” When Jesus makes a promise, you can take it to the bank! What needs to be resurrected in your life? There’s nothing too hard for Him. There’s not a problem that He’s incapable of solving. Breathe life back into your dead dreams and seemingly hopeless situations and declare that they shall rise again.

Jesus declared, “I AM the resurrection and the life.” Again, essentially He was saying, I AM whatever you need me to be. We don’t have to wait for that great and horrible day–the last day. Ease your troubled mind…because He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever! Rest in Him and in His promises; and embrace the Resurrection Power that is yours.  Thank you for following, visiting, subscribing.  Take care and be blessed.  Please also visit… www.xtreme-fire.com

No Competition!

I don’t have to earn it.  I don’t need to beg for it. It’s already mine.  I don’t need to compete for it.  I don’t need to fight for it.  It’s already mine.  I don’t need to qualify.  I don’t need to interview.  It’s already mine. I don’t need to argue about it.  I don’t need to convince anyone.  It’s already mine.  God’s love is unconditional, everlasting, perfect and true.  There’s plenty for me, as well as for you.  ”The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee (Jeremiah 31:3).”  Thank you for visiting, following, subscribing  Take care & be blessed.  Please also visit… www.xtreme-fire.com

There’s Enough Good Stuff to Go Around

“For the LORD God [is] a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good [thing] will he withhold from them that walk uprightly (Ps. 84:11).” What God has for you… it IS for YOU! It is pointless to be jealous over what the next person has or can do.

Many times we waste an enormous amount of energy on “hating” what others have that we don’t, what others can do that we don’t believe we can do as well, how others look, the financial status of others, etc. But when we really understand that God has a plan for each one of our lives, we really won’t bother to focus on what the next person has… but instead will spend time in the presence of the LORD thanking Him for what He’s already done and anticipating His next steps for us.

When we have the right motives and continue to delight ourselves (be happy, satisfied) in Him, He will give us the desires of our heart (Ps. 37:4).  When our desires line up with God’s desires for us, we absolutely can have whatever we want because it will also be what He wants. “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts (James 4:2-3).” Instead of spending time and energy resorting to shady tactics in an attempt to block the next person’s blessing while at the same time attempting to bless ourselves, our time would be better served focusing on what God would have us to do, and encouraging each other and encouraging ourselves to do what God has called each of us to do.

“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:24).” At the core, it may be that we don’t trust God or don’t believe He loves us as much as the next person. We believe He can do it but not necessarily for us.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Matt. 6:33).”

Sympathies

My deepest sympathies to all the families affected by the recent Dorner revenge killings.  There really aren’t words to express the many emotions that many of us are feeling, not to mention the exhaustion from just seeing it everyday on the news.  But my prayer is that God will somehow comfort and strengthen all of the families that were impacted, and give them peace.

Killers On the Loose…

Be on the alert for killers currently on the loose.  Last seen near you.  Lock all doors and windows.  Murder and attempted murders now in progress.

Make sure you have your offensive weapon (the Word of God) with you, ready for attack–for it is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword (Heb. 4:12).  And stay suited and booted in the whole armor.

Killers on the loose… Killing your praise, your worship, your hopes, your dreams.  your visions, your plans, your joy, your song.  Killers on the loose, killing all that’s creative in you, all that’s progressive in you, all that’s caring and loving in you.  Killers on the loose destroying your relationships with Christ and the Body of Christ, killing your image and  your self-esteem. Killers on the loose… destroying the innocence of children, deactivating the moral compass of our youth, taking out everything and everyone that crosses his path.  What are we to do?  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour (I Pet. 5:8):  What are we to do?  Humble ourselves and pray, seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways.  He will then hear from heaven and will forgive our sin and heal the land (II Chron. 7;14).  I suggest we do it now.  Take care and be blessed.  Please also visit… www.xtreme-fire.com

You All Are Sweethearts!

Happy Valentine’s Day… or weekend!  I’ve been taking care of much-needed business, among other things.  I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day–whether you’re married, engaged or simply and solely in a relationship with Christ!  He can love us like no other.  I worked late and then had a romantic Valentine’s dinner with food “catered”  (Ha!  drive-thru) at Carl’s Jr.  Who does that?  This was a first but I’m not complaining.  It was more hilarious than anything else.  Every place was packed and there was no way we were going to wait so I enjoyed the New Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich.  And God is still good!  Did anyone else do anything nice or hilarious?  We will be celebrating Saturday…  Bless you all.  Remember… Jesus loves you when it seems that no one else does.

Was This the Dream?

I can’t help but wonder… to question, as I look at what’s going on in the world around us and see the daily news… was this the dream?  I’m saddened to think that 45 years have passed since Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered; and regrettably  the progress is minimal.  Racism still exists, yes.  Sure, I have friends of many other nationalities; but I’m concerned with more than just “me and my four and no more.”  And so I say it still exists.  Let’s see… what else still exists?  Hatred, check.  Disrespectful behaviors, check.  Violence, check.  Crimes, check.  I could go on.   Black on Brown and Brown on Black violence.  Really?  Everyday the same, the same everyday.  Was this the dream?  Is this what Dr. King had in mind?  Still… we ask, can’t we all just get along?  Will we ever walk hand in hand or consider each of us as having been created equal?  Can’t answer.  But can we just stop killing each other?  Police brutality is up… but then again, so are crimes committed on  police officers.  It’s commonplace to hear of a civilian using his vehicle as a deadly weapon against the police force or firing weapons at officers.  We kill for a cell phone?  Seriously?  I don’t think this was the dream.  It is, however, a nightmare.  What would happen if we all began to think differently.  Instead of getting them before they get me, can we commit to seek the good of the next.  Instead of random acts of violence, can we show random acts of kindness?  Can we simply care about our neighbors and be there for each other.  If the church would be the church and begin to show love toward one another, that would be a great beginning.  Let it begin with me.  ”This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you (John 15:12).”  Thank you for visiting, following, subscribing.  Take care & be blessed.  Please also visit… www.xtreme-fire.com