Graves Into Gardens by Elevation Church - Song Elevation Church - If you have not heard this song I encourage you to listen to it. - There's nothing better than our Lord nor is there anything He can't do. Buddha can't raise the dead, but He can.! Mohammad can't heal the sick, but Jesus can! There is no other god who can compare to our God! He can take the most broken person and heal their emotions. He can set the addict free. He can heal marriages. He's The Only One Who Can!
It's Time For Some Cancel Culture!
Rm 12:2 - Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. - You, my dear Christian, are called to be a peculiar people, a royal priesthood, a son or daughter of the Most High God, a Christ-like-one. We are not to blend in with the culture around us, we were created to "stand out!" You and I should be so full of the "Jesus in us" that others take note that there is something different about us. We are in this world but there is no mistaking we are not of this world. Christian, if you've become adjusted to this world culture in some areas of your life, its time to cancel your subscription and say "NO MORE!"
New Things!
Is 43:18,19 - Do not earnestly remember the former things; neither consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. - God has new things on the horizon for those who will trust Him. To experience these new things we must put the old mistakes, past history, failures, and sins under the cleansing blood of Jesus. God wants you and I to experience all the good He has prepared for us so that He can use us as shining lights to a hopeless world around us.
And You Shall Know The Truth!
Jn 8:32 - And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. - Who's truth? Is it the narrative of the media? Is it the evening news? Is it the truth of our government? Who's truth brings freedom, peace, deliverance, confidence, and hope? I just watched a hidden interview with one of CNN's higher-ups who told how they "created a story line about Trump" to remove him from office. Tell lies long enough and people believe them to be truth. History showed us this with Hitler and his propaganda against the Jews. God's Word is TRUTH! Within its pages you will find the standard for your life. Anything that sets itself against this TRUTH is a lie from the greatest deceiver ever known, Satan - he is the father of lies!
Thus Saith The Lord To You!
Is. 41:10 - Fear not, there is nothing to fear, for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My victorious right hand of rightness and justice. - In this crazed world, the likes of which we have not seen before, it is challenging not to be afraid. Horrors and human suffering at the hands of other human beings. Wars threatening as nations rise against nations. Plagues and lock-downs that are destroying the economy and well-being of our nation. What are we to do? Listen to the voice of the Lord, "Fear not!" Take this verse and others like it and make them a part of your vocabulary. Don't let fear in. Trust in God to protect you, keep your family, provide for your every need. This verse is as powerful today as it was when it was penned.
It's Already In You
Gal. 5:22,23 - But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: Joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities for they are meant to be limitless. - The Word of God tells us that the Love of God never fails. If you and I yield to the love that's been shed abroad in our hearts we will not fail. These expressions of love belong to every child of God. It's up to you and I to tap into what is already living on the inside of us. The world needs to see the fruit of the Spirit in action in our lives so that they will be drawn to this magnificent Love of God.
It's Time To Turn!
Lam. 3:40,41 - Let us test and examine our ways, and let us turn to the Lord! Let us lift up our hearts and our hands, and then with them, mount up in prayer to God in heaven. - The Bible tells us that there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to destruction. If, for any reason, (hurtful things at the hands of Believers, church, disappointments, anything) that has caused you to go your own way, it's time to turn back to your first love, God. The world is being blinded and deceived by the Enemy. Sadly, many who once called on the Name of Jesus, are turning away. Light (Jesus) exposes darkness. Truth (His Word) reveals the lies. Turn to the Light and walk out of the darkness!
Thank You Father
I just wanted to express my heart of thankfulness to our Loving Heavenly Father. Thank You for being the Peace in the midst of the chaos that surrounds us. Thank You for HOPE when it looks like things are doomed. Thank You for JOY that comes from knowing You. Thank You for STRENGTH to face each new day and each new challenge. Thank You for BOLDNESS to stand for what is right. Thank you for COURAGE in the face of adversity. Thank You for Your LOVE that compels me to share the GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL with those I meet. Father, thank You for LIFE ETERNAL AND A HOME IN HEAVEN!
Use The Word!
Jer. 23:29 - Is not My Word like a fire, that consumes all that cannot endure the test? says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks in pieces the rock of most stubborn resistance? - Ephesians gives us the description of the Word of God as a sword of the Spirit when it is spoken out of our mouth. Here, in Jeremiah, we see it is a consuming fire and a hammer. God's Word is a powerful weapon against the most evil, stubborn, resistant attacks of the enemy. When you and I take the Word, speak it out of our mouth, declare what God says about our situations, we cannot lose. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the scripture that will become that mighty weapon in your mouth.
Why Do You Look For Life Among The Dead?
Luke 24:2-5 - Arriving at the tomb they discovered that the huge stone covering the entrance had been rolled aside, so they went in to look. The tomb was empty and the body of Jesus was gone!...Suddenly two men in dazzling white robes shining like lightening appeared above them...The men in white said to them, "Why would you look for the Living One in a tomb? He is not here He is RISEN!" - Why do you look for "real life" among dead things? Things that are dead and lifeless such as wrong relationships, drugs, alcohol, alternative life-styles, identity change, the list goes on and on. There is only one promise of "real life", a life worth living, and that is found in Jesus. These worldly things are all evidence of searching for "real life" among the tombs of this world. Choose "real life" and turn to Him for He is the RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE! He is the true meaning of Easter!