Church News
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
MARCH 2026
March 2, 2026
Part A
T G B T G
TO GOD BE THE GLORY (Matt. 5:16; Acts 12:20-23)
The centerpiece or the nucleus of THE CHURCH is GOD/JESUS CHRIST who "...is the head of the body, the church..." (Col. 1:15-18). In doing things in the church, the number one purpose is to give GOD all of the glory and not man (1 Corinthians 10:31). You should do and say things in the church not to big up yourself but to big up JESUS and see to it that HE gets all the glory. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and GLORIFY your FATHER which is in heaven" (Matt. 5:16). Please, note that it is your light shining, but GOD must get all the glory. When you testify or tell the story, never tell it to bring glory to yourself, but tell the story so that GOD gets all the glory. GOD/ JESUS used King Herod to be a blessing to a country and when Herod dressed up in his royal apparel and spoke, the people said, "it is the voice of a god and not of a man...". Herod did not correct them and immediately the Angel of GOD smote and killed him " ... because he gave not GOD the glory" (Acts 12: 20-23). This is a message of reinforcement. Whenever you are recognized, praised, or honored, etc., do not get tired of saying first TO GOD BE THE GLORY. Whenever you are called upon to greet the church, always acknowledge GOD/JESUS first because GOD is second to no one. Yes, T G B T G. GOD bless you.
March 3, 2026
"FAITH OVER FEAR!" (Psalm 56:3)
One of the weapons the enemy uses to trap us, even as believers, is the weapon of fear. However, God doesn’t want us to live in fear, but to trust Him by using our faith currency. With everything that is happening around us, the devil wants us to be afraid, live in panic mood and be overtaken with anxiety, but the scripture tells us to "be anxious for nothing" ….(Philippians 4:6-7).
Remember we serve only one God, and He told us not to fear, “for I am with you…” (Isaiah 41:10). We must stand firm on the Word of God, and choose faith over fear, this leads to greater peace, spiritual and emotional vitality, and the ability to live a life of purpose without being enslaved by worry.
II Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
March 4, 2026
THE WAR (Christianity, Judaism, Islam)
America is considered mainly a Christian country. Israel is considered mainly a Jewish country. Iran is considered mainly a Muslim country. Religiously all three are considered sons of Abraham and they are brothers. All three believe in the same one GOD THE CREATOR OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH. All three are blessed richfully by GOD. Through Abraham the JEWS descended by way of Isaac (Gen. 21:12). Through Abraham the Arabs descended by way of Ishmael (Gen. 21:18-21). Through Abraham the Christians descended by way of Faith in JESUS CHRIST (Gal. 3:6-9, 16, 29). Today sadly to say that the three brothers' countries are fighting and killing innocent people and they are pulling the world in the destruction of war. Instead of tools of peace being used to develop the needs of people, it is weapons of war being developed and used by all three countries to destroy and kill the people. The GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is not pleased with all three brothers and Matthew 24:6-8 is being fulfilled among us. It is time for all of us to PRAY as never before and for us and the three brothers to draw near to the PEACEMAKER JESUS CHRIST (John 16:33). GOD bless you.
March 5, 2026
THE SUSTAINER!
Since God (Jesus) created everything, He is the sustainer (to give support or relief to) of everything. He makes sure the weather changes at the right time to sustain us and the earth. He makes sure when the farmers plant vegetables and fruit etc. that they continue to produce crops so that we have food to eat. He makes sure that animals continue to multiply so we have meat to eat. In other words, He makes sure we have what we need to exist on this earth. Also, He is a sustainer of our physical, mental and spiritual needs. So, whatever you need, Jesus will sustain you, his supply never runs out. So, you can call on Him for "ALL" your needs.
Psalms 3:5 - I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
March 6, 2026
Part B
T G B T G
TO GOD BE THE GLORY (John 7:18; Proverbs 27:2)
GOD/JESUS being glorified in the CHURCH and being first in every members life is a priority for us and not an option. The number one purpose of the church and its ministries is to give GOD/JESUS the glory. The number one purpose of the gifts and titles that we hold in the church is not to make us look big, but to glorify our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. It is truly humbling. The number one purpose of us being blessed by GOD with good things such as a home, car, education, wife, husband, children, relatives, etc. is for HIM to get all the glory. Therefore, we should never look down on anybody. Yes, to GOD be the glory (T G B T G). The number one purpose of us being blessed with talents and skills in life is not just to make money, but first of all is to glorify GOD by helping others (Matt. 25: 31-46). JESUS told us, "he that speaketh (brag/ show off) of himself seeketh his own glory..." (a glory and praise seeker) (John 7:18). This is not a good sign when someone does that. The wise man Solomon tells us to "...let another man praise thee and not thine own mouth, a stranger and not thine own lips" (Prov. 27:2). Remember "self-praise is no recommendation", so let us humble ourselves and always see to it that we give GOD all the glory. Yes, T G B T G. GOD bless you. (Part C to follow).
March 9, 2026
Part C
T G B T G
TO GOD BE THE GLORY - UNDERSTANDING THE TWO GLORIES OF GOD.
The glory not given and the glory that is given.
(Isaiah 42-8; John 17:21-26)
The glory of putting GOD first and worshipping GOD only are exclusively GOD'S and HE will not share first place with anyone, idol or man (Matt. 4:10). When GOD uses you to do something good and you are praised by man, GOD/JESUS alone is to get the glory. That glory is exclusively GOD's and HE will not share it with anyone. Man taking that glory is dangerous. King Herod did not correct the people and tell them that he was not a god when he spoke, and the people said it was the voice of a god. He was killed by an Angel of the LORD "because he did not give GOD the glory" (Acts 12:20-23). GOD used Peter and John to heal a lame man, and the people ignorantly ran up to praise them, but Peter stopped them and let them know that it was JESUS' power that healed the man (Acts 3:11-26). When GOD uses you to preach, or to minister in any form of good deed and people thank you, praised or honor you, make sure that you say to them from your heart TO GOD BE THE GLORY. Herod let us all know that it is dangerous to take GOD'S glory (Acts 12:23). It is GOD'S mercies that save the life of some people today. The glory that GOD has given us today is the HOLY GHOST, HIS love, HIS forgiveness, the Fruit of the SPIRIT, etc. so that we can be on one accord with HIM and with one another in HIS CHURCH (John 17:21-26). GOD must get the glory when we let our light shine before men (Matt. 5:16). Finally, never get tired or forget to say TO GOD BE THE GLORY (T G B T G). GOD bless you.
March 10, 2026
“SAVED BY GRACE; NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW!”
Grace is something that’s extended to us, although we didn’t deserve it (Romans 6:14). “Salvation is a free gift from God that’s not earned by human effort. Once you have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior by water baptism in Jesus’ name and are filled with the Holy Ghost, it’s a gift that God will never take back from you!” On the other hand, the law was pointing to what was wrong so the people could get it right. As believers we are no longer under the law, but we are under the Dispensation of Grace. The law was fulfilled in Christ, therefore instead of offering up animal sacrifices, we can now offer up ourselves by having that spiritual connection with God. The law condemns while Grace forgives (Romans 12:1). Whether under the law or under Grace there must be shedding of blood for removal of sins. Jesus was our perfect sacrifice and has shed his blood for our past, present, and future sins. Although Grace does not give us the license to sin, as true believers if we sin, we can go to God for ourselves. I John 1:9 “…God is faithful and just to forgive…”. It is not God’s desire for a saved believer to live in condemnation, but we are made free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
Romans 8:15 - For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
March 11, 2026
DON'T BE TROUBLED (Matt. 24:6-8; John 14:1; 2 Tim. 3:1-9)
We are certainly living in troubled times, but GOD/JESUS does not want those who believe in HIM to be troubled. JESUS said "...ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled..." (Matt. 24:6). The meaning of the word troubled has within it fearfulness, distressfulness, difficult and worried times, etc. Today there are about 130 wars going on worldwide of which some are major, such as Russia and Ukraine, America, Israel, and Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, etc. The Bible tells us that "...in the last days perilous times shall come..." (2 Tim. 3:1). We can say that perilous times are here, but JESUS is consoling us not to fear or be distressed because we have HIM who is the only true peacemaker, the HOLY GHOST comforter in us (John 14:27-28). Remember faith and fear do not mix, and the war monger the devil/Satan wants to distract us from focusing on JESUS and on the mission of HIS CHURCH. Even in the Church the devil is trying to use the weak members to bring divisions (1 Corinth. 11:18). But the Bible is encouraging us to be steadfast and unmovable (1 Corinth. 15:58), because the gates of hell cannot prevail against GOD'S true believers (Matt. 16:18); Luke 10:19). Don't be troubled because "greater is HE that is in us (The HOLY GHOST) than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4). GOD bless you.
March 12, 2026
THERE IS SAFETY IN SALVATION!
Once we are saved, we don't go places that will put our life in jeopardy. We don't put things like alcohol or drugs in our bodies, because our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Ghost. We keep our bodies pure so we will be pleasing in God's (Jesus') sight. We obey the laws of the land as long as they don't go against the Word of God. If we happen to sin, all we have to do is repent and forsake that sin and we will be in that safe place again. When, we obey God's Word we can't go wrong. There are so many other reasons why there is safety in salvation. Finally, after death we will live in eternity with God.
1 Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 - For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
March 13, 2026
BLESSED (Matt. 5: 3-12; Num. 23:8, 20)
"Blessed by the best" and "who GOD bless no man can curse" are two popular statements which are not direct biblical quotations, but are from great biblical stories of GOD'S blessings upon HIS people in bible days and today. The meaning of the word blessed has within it words such as divinely favored, highly favored, holy favored, fortunate to have good things, consecrated, etc. Balak the king of Moab wanted the prophet Balaam to curse GOD'S people, but Balaam let him know that he cannot curse whom GOD has not cursed and he cannot reverse GOD'S blessings upon HIS people (Num. 23: 1-20). JESUS taught us that we are blessed even when we are going through adverse situations, trials, tests, and accusations such as being persecuted and also with all manner of evil sayings falsely about us. JESUS told us to rejoice and be exceedingly glad (Matt. 5:3-12). Why rejoice during our sad times? Because no man can reverse GOD'S blessings on you and you are blessed by the best so hang on in there. Never forget that who GOD blesses, no man can curse. Yes, GOD has a way of turning sad into glad. May GOD'S
blessings be upon you always.
March 16, 2026
THE HOLY GHOST (SPIRIT)
THE OXYGEN (O2) OF THE CHURCH. (John 20:22; Acts 2:1-4; Matt. 3:11)
On the natural, oxygen is a needed component in order for a human being to stay alive. The person who cannot breathe or receive oxygen will eventually die. No oxygen means no life and no power. The person who cannot breathe oxygen will also miss out on the joys of living. Oxygen is like a battery in a car or in a hand held ordinary flashlight. A flashlight without a battery and is on display in a store is still called a flashlight. Many cars have no power to start and drive if they do not have a battery. No battery, no power. A flashlight with no battery means no light.
On the spiritual, no HOLY GHOST (SPIRIT) means no power. "... ye shall receive power after the HOLY GHOST is come upon you (in you)..." (Acts 1:8). And "... If any man have not the SPIRIT OF CHRIST, he is none of HIS" (Rom. 8:9). "... that ye may abound in hope through the power of the HOLY GHOST (and) being sanctified by the HOLY GHOST..." (Rom. 15:13, 16). JESUS breathed the spiritual oxygen on the disciples and said unto them "receive ye the HOLY GHOST" (John 20:22). The disciples went into the upper room and started to breathe/receive the mighty rushing wind HOLY GHOST (SPIRIT) from John 20:22 (Acts 2:1-4). If you do not have the HOLY SPIRIT, you need to believe and you will receive HIM. GOD bless you.
March 17, 2026
"CROWN OF THORNS FOR THE CROWN OF LIFE!”
No one else could take our place, but Jesus loved us so much that He wore a crown of thorns so we can have the crown of life. There’s no one that can go so far in sin that Jesus is not able to save. The woman at the well was an example of how Jesus loves the sinner, but not the sin. For Jesus said in His word, “I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (St. Luke 5:32). Jesus wore the crown of thorns for every sin that would be committed, for every sickness, for every situation we would face in life. But most importantly, Jesus wore the crown of thorns so we can have a place in heaven. Once we remain faithful in God, we shall wear a crown of life.
Revelation 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
March 18, 2026
THE TWO BACKSLIDERS (Luke 15:11-32)
Reaching out to the discouraged and disenchanted backsliders has been a Ministry of our churches and in these last days there are many backsliders. Let us with a compassionate heart make this a renewed and reinforced mission in all churches to reach out to the backsliders everywhere. In John 6:66, many of JESUS' disciples "went back and walked no more with HIM". Sadly, today many still go to church, but are backsliders. In Luke 15:11-32, a certain man had two sons. The younger son backslid and left home and went out in the world and did many sinful things, but he eventually repented and came back home and asked his father for forgiveness and his father forgave him and received him home with joy. The older backslider son did not leave home openly, but his heart was not right, and he couldn't forgive his younger brother or be obedient to his father's instructions to come inside the house. He was just outside the back door hearing the music and joy inside the house where his brother was. He was so near at home, yet so far from home. Let none of us be an at-home backslider or a go away backslider. It is repentance time for us not to be actors, but for all of us to be real in the church. GOD loves all backsliders and we should do the same. This is no time to condemn anyone, but for us to pray for everyone because we are living in the last days. GOD bless you.
March 19, 2026
LABOR OF LOVE!
Whatever you do to help others in the Church and outside the Church are never forgotten by the Lord (Jesus). It pleases Him when we help others. Also, when you help others, the Lord will see to it that you receive help when you need it.
Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
March 20, 2026
DON'T WORRY, GOD IS IN NO HURRY (2 Chron. 20:1-27; John 11:1-45)
The definition of the word worry includes a state of mental pressure with a mind of giving up. Fear and doubt often comes in and you begin to lose faith, hope and trust. Many believers are faced with extreme unpleasant situations such as sickness, financial needs, sudden death, attacks from the enemy of the soul, marital breakups, children and other family problems, etc. Your unpleasant situations could be an opportunity for GOD to be glorified (John 9:3).
Jehoshaphat and the children of Judah were faced with sudden attacks from many enemies at the same time. They told GOD that they came to HIM because they did not know what to do, but their eyes were upon HIM. GOD reassured them that "the battle is not yours but (mine) GOD'S". (2 Chron. 20:1-27). Yes, my friend DON'T WORRY, GOD will see you through and HE will take care of you.
Mary and Martha's brother Lazarus was very sick, and they sent messengers to tell JESUS to come now and heal him, but JESUS did not come until about four days later. Lazarus had died and was already buried. To the family, JESUS was very late, but JESUS called Lazarus from the grave and brought him back to life. (John 11:1-45). Yes, DON'T WORRY, GOD IS IN NO HURRY. JESUS the great can never be late. With GOD all things are possible if we only believe. GOD bless you.
March 23, 2026
FOUR GOOD FRIENDS (Mark 2:1-7)
EMPATHY vs. SYMPATHY
I believe everybody should have at least four good friends. Not just four friends, but four good friends who will go the distance for you and with you. Friends with sympathy may or would have said to the paralyzed man we got you to the house where JESUS was, but as you can see the door is blocked up with people so we will have to take you back home. However, good friends with Empathy said we are not giving up because we truly love our friend and it could be us on that stretcher (gurney). With good friends love will always find a way. Good friends show empathy (put self in the needy person's place), but sympathy would just use nice words with little to no emotions. Empathy would say to a hungry person, I will buy you something to eat, but sympathy would say I know how you feel. The four good friends in this story had empathy for their paralyzed friend and climbed up and removed enough of the roof to get their friend to JESUS. After he is healed five people could repair the owners' roof.
JESUS saw that the man had two needs, spiritual and physical. JESUS dealt with the most important spiritual need first, then HE dealt with the physical need after. Soul needs first then other needs after. Seek ye first the Kingdom of GOD, and other things will be taken care of later (Matt. 6:33). May GOD help us all to be GOOD FRIENDS. GOD bless you.
March 24, 2026
“PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING!” (Mark 2:1-10).
The love that God has for humankind is unmatched and unconditional. While we may face physical sickness, God is still able to heal and deliver. In the end God gets all the Glory! More importantly, the Lord wants us to be healed not only physically, but spiritually. Jesus performed various miracles, one of many was when He healed the man that had palsy. When his friends brought him to Jesus in an unusual way He saw their faith and said to the sick man thy sins are forgiven thee… (Mark 2:5). The man was physically sick, but Jesus didn’t just healed him physically he also received spiritual healing. As our young children said in Sunday School, “it’s better to be physically sick, saved and go to heaven than to be spiritually sick and die”.
Isaiah 53:5 - But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
March 25, 2026
REDEEMING THE TIME (Eph. 5:16)
There is a reason why we should redeem the time and the Bible tells us why. "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Eph. 5:16). To me evil means enormous and deliberate acts of wickedness to harm another person so that they must suffer. The Bible says "... evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse..." (2 Tim. 3:13). Often the good suffers with the bad. We as believers must redeem the times that we are living in and regain possession of the Holy Ghost power by paying the price of dying daily from sin.(Rom. 6:14). We must make amends by correcting our mistakes and strive to change our behavior from self to being like JESUS. Silver and gold cannot redeem us; it takes the blood of JESUS CHRIST that flows from Calvary. Let us redeem the time and never forget that the gates of hell cannot prevail against those who are abiding in the Church of GOD (Matt. 16:18; Luke 10:19). GOD bless you.
March 26, 2026
GOD IS!
God (Jesus) is awesome. He was in the beginning. God is the creator of all things. He is caring. He is our defender. He is our deliverer. He is excellent. He is eternal. He is faithful. He is forgiving. He is our friend. He is good. He is our healer. He is our helper. He is intelligent. He is just. He is kind. He is our King. He is love. He is life. He is light. He is the life giver. He is merciful. He is the Messiah. He is nice. He is omnipresent (everywhere at the same time). He is omnipotent (having unlimited power). He is omniscient (knowing everything). He is peace. He is perfect. He is our protector. He is our provider. He is quick. He is the ruler of all things. He is our refuge. He is our Savior. He is our shield. He is the perfect sacrifice. He is our strength. He is the source of our survival. He is our sustainer. He is truth. He is unique. He is victorious. He is the way. He is the Word. He is wisdom. He is Xristos (Greek word meaning "the Anointed One" or "Chosen One"). He is Yahweh (GOD, the LORD). He is zealous (devoted, dedicated).
Psalms 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Colossians 1:17 - And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
March 27, 2026
THE EVIL OF REVENGE (Matt. 5:43-48; Rom. 12:19-21)
I will define revenge as the act of causing harmful punishment on someone in retaliation. One of our ministers at our church stated some years ago that "revenge is a very sharp two-edged sword that has no handle and the person who uses the sword will cut up himself and bleed to death". Only GOD/JESUS has the exclusive rights to execute avengement on someone. The Bible tells us to "see that none render evil for evil unto any man ..." (1 Thessa. 5:15) and that we must not let evil overcome us, but we must "... overcome evil with good" (Rom. 12: 21). The saved person must forgive one another, and our Heavenly Father will forgive us, but if we do not forgive one another, neither will GOD/JESUS forgive us of our sins (Matt. 6:14-15). In cases where a crime is committed and the law is involved due to attempted murder or excessive physical hurt is done the saved abused person should let the court know that you have forgiven the accused and that you seek no revenge, but the family and the court/law have the right to know what the accused did. The believer then should seek no retribution. GOD bless you.
March 30, 2026
THE HEALER OF THE BROKEN HEART (Isaiah 61: 1-3; Luke 4:17-18)
In as much that the words broken heart is considered a metaphor (figure of speech), such as heart of gold, heart of stone, time is money, drowning in work, etc., many people/believers have experienced, and some are presently experiencing broken heartedness. Situations such as the making of a bad mistake, receiving a serious diagnosis, unloved feelings, an engagement, or marriage gone bad, the death of a loved one, the unruly behavior of a child, two good friends stop being friends, the loss of a job, etc., have caused the heart to be broken. These experiences can cause extreme/intense stress, sadness, emotional pain, grief, and feelings of giving up, etc. But please do not give up, because your soul and others are depending on you. May I encourage you that JESUS loves and cares about you. HE came and is with you right now "... to heal (your) broken heartedness ... (and) to set at liberty them that are bruised” (hurting) (Luke 4:18). May GOD'S grace help you not to be discouraged, but to cheer up and to remember that JESUS can "be touched with the feeling of (your) infirmities” (hurt/pain) (Heb. 4:15). Yes, GOD will never leave or forsake you. GOD bless you.
March 31, 2026
GOD'S TIMING; NOT YOUR TIMING!”
As we grow, we desire to accomplish things in life. Nothing is wrong with that, as long as we put God first. Things may not have worked out as planned, but that doesn’t mean we should give up hope. Most times we want instant results/responses, but it’s all in the right time. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). God’s desire for each of us is always the best, but our timing is not God’s timing. A friend once told me, “waiting on God might be long, but it’s worth it”. Let me encourage someone, if you’re waiting on something to be fulfilled, just know that your time will come (Psalm 37:4). When word was sent to Jesus that Lazarus was sick, Jesus didn’t immediately show up. He came four days later, but He was still on time (John 11:17). God knows what’s best for all of us!
Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
God Bless you!
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