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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
APRIL 2025
April 1, 2025
"AFTER YOU SUFFER A WHILE!"
I often hear the question, why does the good always seem to suffer while others that do wrong seem to have the perfect life. (Job 21:7-17). The scriptures reminds us that if we suffer for Christ’s sake, we shall also reign with Him… (II Timothy 2:12). Sometimes we may go through times of suffering, but it’s not to destroy us, but to demonstrate the Power and Grace of God and for the Glory of God. As believers, our sufferings are temporary, because this is not our final home (Romans 8:18). Sometimes many say it’s not fair when we are doing everything God wants us to do, but still go through suffering. Continue to trust God because He knows what’s best for us. He will never put more on us than we can bear.
I Peter 5:10 - But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
God Bless you!
April 2, 2025
THE NAME IS IN THE MIDDLE
(LORD JESUS CHRIST)
(Matt. 1:21; Acts 9:5)
The word Lord is a title and not a name. Lord means someone having power or authority, such as master or ruler.
The word Christ is a title and not a name. CHRIST means the GOD anointed one.
Saul asked the question " ... who art thou Lord ? ...the LORD said, "I am JESUS..." (Acts 9:5). There is only one LORD GOD and HIS name is JESUS who is the anointed one (Psalm 100:3; Acts 9:5).
Many religious leaders when asked what is your name, they would put their titles as part of their name. Example: my name is Bishop so and so or my name is doctor so and so. Bishop and Doctor are titles and are not part of one's birth certificate surname. Bishop and Doctor are titles and not names.
Every GOD has a name, every father has a name, every son has a name, and every spirit has a name or functions in a name. Read John 5:43, Matthew 1:21, John 14:26. GOD bless you.
April 3, 2025
ARE YOU A FISHERMAN?
The answer to the question above may be yes for some people, and it may be no for other people. Fishermen are able to catch fish if they are using the correct bait. They also have to be patient while waiting to catch the fish. Just like the fishermen that catch fish, we as Believers should be fishermen too, but our catch is souls. Just like the natural fishermen that catch fish, we too have to be patient because some people will not want to be saved right away, but they may want to be saved later in their lives. We also like the natural fishermen have to use the correct bait. You can't witness to everyone the same way. There are many ways we can fish for souls. Some ways are by inviting them to our Church, passing out Christian tracks; living righteously; and talking to people one on one, or a group of people about the Plan of Salvation. Someone witnessed to us so, we should do the same for others.
Matthew 4:19 - And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Acts 1:8 - But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
April 4, 2025
HEAVEN vs. HELL
THE ETERNAL JOYS OF HEAVEN or THE ETERNAL MISERY OF HELL.
(Rev. 4:8-11; Mark 9:43-48)
Heaven is a wonderful place to live eternally. Nobody will be in heaven who did not give their lives to GOD, believe in JESUS' NAME, via repentance, baptism, the infilling of the HOLY SPIRIT, and dieing holy in JESUS or be alive and holy ready at the rapture (1 Thessa. 4: 13-18). No sin or sinners will be in heaven, neither liars, hypocrites, or those who do not forgive, or love their enemies, etc., etc. (Matt. 6:14-25; Prov. 6:16-19).
Hell is an awful place to live eternally. Hell is a place of eternal misery (Matt. 25:41, Gal. 5:19-21, Jude 1:1-7). So, choose JESUS CHRIST now before it is too late. GOD bless you.
April 7, 2025
TRUE or FALSE
(IS IT REALLY SO?)
It is the belief of many that when a non-repentant good deed doing person die, they are gone to heaven. But is it really so? No! Except you are born of the water and of the Spirit you cannot enter heaven (John 3:5; Luke 13:3-5).
It is the belief of many that if a non-repentant or one who die with sin or in sin, they have a waiting area where someone alive can pray for them, and they go right into heaven. But is it really so? No! Everyone is responsible for his own soul (2 Corinth. 5:10)
It is the belief of many that no one will go to hell because GOD will put all into heaven. It does not matter if they die a sinner. They are in heaven looking down on the family. But is it really so? No! Except one is born of the water and of the Spirit ye cannot enter the Kingdom of heaven. (John 3:5; John 5:29)
It is the belief of many that once you are saved, you are always saved, or if you backslide or die in sin or unforgiveness, you will still go to heaven. But is it really so? No! Without holiness no man can live with GOD (Heb. 12:14; John 5:29; Luke 16:24).
Choose ye this day whom you will serve. A dead person cannot repent. GOD bless you.
April 8, 2025
"TRUST AND OBEY”
It’s God’s desire for us to trust and obey Him! Like Rehab, she heard about God, and she believed. Her faith and trust in God did not just save her life but her entire family. The songwriter puts it this way, “Trust and Obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey”. Jesus wants us to trust Him because He knows what’s best for us. (Proverbs 3:5-6). He sees and knows things that we don’t see or know. And He wants us to obey Him because when we do, we will be blessed. (Isaiah 1:19). The road will not be as hard when we obey and trust God with the measure of faith that we are all given.
Deuteronomy 28:1 - And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
God Bless You!
April 9, 2025
THE IMAGE OF GOD
(Gen. 1:26-27; Gen. 2:7; Col. 1:15-16).
The word image means a visual representation of the external form of a person or thing. No one could make an image of a lion if they did not know what a lion looked like or of Marcus Garvey if they did not know what he looked like. JESUS CHRIST was in the beginning of creation with GOD when the heaven and the earth were formed (John 1:3; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:15-19; Heb. 1:2 ). The Bible said, "...the WORD was with GOD ... all things were made by HIM (JESUS ) ..." (John 1:1-3). In Genesis 1:26, GOD spoke to the human part of HIMSELF (JESUS CHRIST) and said, "Let US make man in our image and after our likeness". "And the LORD GOD (JESUS) formed man from the dust (dirt) of the ground..." (Gen. 2:7; Psalm 100:3; Acts 9:5). Every since man came looking like JESUS, who formed him. The Bible says, "...without controversy... GOD was manifest in the flesh ..., preached unto the Gentiles... received up into glory" (1 Tim. 3:16; Gal. 4:4 ). This was and is JESUS CHRIST. Yes, JESUS CHRIST is the SON OF GOD, and HE is also GOD the SON (Matt. 1:23; Heb. 1 :1-2). GOD bless you.
April 10, 2025
A DIVINE REPUTATION!
There are some people who have a good Reputation (character), and there are some people who have a bad reputation. But God (Jesus) is the only one that has a Divine Reputation. He loved us before we loved him. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross. He sent back the Holy Ghost to fill us, He blesses us; He sustains us; He provides for us; He heals us; and He protects us. What a Reputation!
Psalms 145:3 - Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalms 145:16 - Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
April 11, 2025
THE SECOND BREATH
WHEN GOD BREATHED A SECOND TIME OR WHEN GOD BREATHED INTO MAN A SECOND TIME (Gen. 2:7; John 20:22)
When GOD (JESUS) made man (designed man to look or shaped physically like JESUS), HE breathed into man, and man became a living soul (a soul man or man with soul). When Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, he lost the eternal part of himself and died spiritually. Because of sin, he could no longer stay in Holy Eden (a type of GOD'S HOLY CHURCH today) and was put out (Gen. 3:22-24). The HOLY SPIRIT (which is needed for heaven) was no more in Adam. So because of Adam's transgression, all human beings died with Adam at the tree. JESUS, because of HIS love for us died later also at the tree for us (Calvary's cross though HE had no sin) so that we might have a right to eat of the tree of life a second time; and have the opportunity to live eternally (Gen. 3:22). In John 20:22, JESUS (GOD) breathed on man a second time, and man started to inhale on the day of Pentecost. Those who believed on JESUS were filled with the HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT breath of eternal heavenly life again (Acts 2:1-4 ). Have you breathed a second time (filled with the HOLY GHOST)? You need the second breath (John 20:22; Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6). GOD bless you.
April 14, 2025
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR JESUS/GOD.
(Isaiah 40:25; Psalm 139:1-18; Deut. 6:4-5)
Be very careful of Artificial Intelligence and Robots which may seem at first like great invention, but is becoming as a substitute god to many. More attention is being given to the phone (AI) by many than to the GOD of creation (JESUS - John 1:3). Many accidents and deaths have occurred because of overindulgence with the phone. There is no substitute for the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Almighty GOD is unique in that HE is incomparable, exceptional, unusual, and is the only self-existing creator of the heavens and the earth (Eph. 3:9). Do NOT use AI instruments as a substitute for personal communication with GOD and the consulting of GOD for directions of your future and life. GOD said in Isaiah 40:25 "to whom then will ye liken ME, or shall I be equal? saith the HOLY ONE". GOD went on to say that "... I am GOD, and there is none else; I am GOD, and there is none like ME" (Isa. 46:9). Only GOD/JESUS holds the titles of Omnipotent (all powerful), Omniscient (all wise), and Omnipresent (present everywhere at the same time). Read also Deut. 6:4-5, Psalm 139:1-18, Eph. 4:6. There is no substitute for GOD/JESUS THE CHRIST. GOD bless you.
April 15, 2025
"GRACE AND MERCY"
Grace is favor that is given to us that we didn’t deserve. Grace cannot be earned, it is something that is freely given (Ephesians 2:8-10). However, because we have the Grace of God doesn’t give us a license to sin.
Mercy is God showing deep compassion even when you and I were guilty as charged (Psalm 103:8). The word “mercy” comes from the Latin word merced or merces, which means “price paid.” Mercy invokes feelings of forgiveness, benevolence and kindness.
Thank you Jesus for your Grace and Mercy, the song writer says it best, “I want to thank you, and praise you too. For your Grace and Mercy brought me through”.
II Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Be Blessed!
April 16, 2025
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. (Matt. 16:19; John 3:5; Acts 2:38).
A key is what it takes to unforcably open or close a lock or door, or to better understand a given subject matter. When the church began in Acts chapter two, GOD gave Peter the keys to understand and open Matt. 28:19. The keys to get into the Kingdom of heaven are:
1) Repent of your sins; 2) Be baptized in GOD the FATHER'S name (John 5:43), which is JESUS; in the name of the SON (Matt. 1:21-23), which is JESUS and in the name of the HOLY GHOST (John 14:26), which is JESUS. Every father has a name, every son has a name, and every spirit has an identity name. JESUS stated that HE came in HIS father's name (John 5:43). Mary's son's name is JESUS (Matt. 1:21), and the HOLY SPIRIT'S functioning name is JESUS (John 14:26). See Matt. 28:19 where JESUS says that baptism must be done in the name of the father and the father's name is JESUS (John 5:43) and in the name of the SON and Mary's SON'S name is JESUS and in the name of the HOLY GHOST and the HOLY SPIRIT'S functions in the name JESUS (John 14:26; John 3:5; Matt. 1:21. If you are not saved, please get the keys. Thank GOD for the keys into the Kingdom of heaven. GOD bless you.
April 17, 2025
RESIST!
When we are trying to lose some weight or cut back on foods that may affect our health, it's hard to Resist (fight) buying and eating those types of foods. Also, we have to Resist buying the latest and the greatest items that come out. Most of the time, what we have already is sufficient for us. What was mentioned above is not as serious as Resisting the temptations of the devil. He wants us to be lost, and he will use anything and anyone to accomplish that task. Don't think you are the only one under the attack of the devil. All Believers are under attack, and some attacks may be different; and some attacks may be similar.
1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
April 18, 2025
THE ALL JESUS CHURCH
THE CHURCH IS ALL ABOUT JESUS
THE CHURCH IS ALL JESUS
(Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18-24; 1 Corinth. 12:12-14)
THE CHURCH is not an organization name such as Mt. Olivet, Refuge, or any other name that may be seen on the sign board outside the building. THE CHURCH is a Spiritual organism which is not man made or started by man. THE CHURCH is the body of JESUS CHRIST (Col. 1:18) and JESUS alone is the head of THE CHURCH. An Organism is a living life form put together by GOD and not man. So is the church which GOD founded and started on the day of Pentecost and HE alone will always be the founder and head of the church. The Bible tells us that JESUS CHRIST alone "... is the head of the body, the church..." (Col. 1:17-18). No man can supersede JESUS CHRIST in the lead functioning of the HOLY GHOST controlled church. JESUS alone must get all the glory in the church. Yes, the church is not just all about JESUS, the church is all JESUS. The one church all over the world in many countries, places, and buildings consist of many members, but one head which is JESUS the CHRIST. The pastor is not the head of the spiritual HOLY SPIRIT organism church. JESUS CHRIST IS. The pastor is the lead sheep of JESUS the Shepherd's church. Yes, THE CHURCH IS ALL JESUS. GOD bless you.
April 21, 2025
ONLY GOD/JESUS KNOWS
ONLY GOD/JESUS CAN
(Psalm 139:1-18)
If you should pull a hair out of your head, would you know what number hair that is? NO! Only GOD/JESUS knows (Matt. 10:30).
No man can hear the voice of your thoughts. GOD/JESUS alone can (Eccl. 10:20).
If you should pick up a grain of sand from the seashore, would you know what number sand grain that is? NO! Only GOD/JESUS knows (1 Kings 4:29; Psalm 139:18).
There are about 7,000 languages in the world today, and no man knows them all. Only GOD/JESUS knows them all and can listen to all of them at the same time.
Many world leaders have some power in their countries, but only GOD/JESUS has the supreme all power over all the leaders and their countries. HE alone is omnipotent. GOD can never be weak. (Matt. 28:18).
No man can be everywhere at the same time. Only GOD/JESUS can. HE alone is Omnipresent.
Light travels at about 186,000 miles per second, but GOD/JESUS is faster. HE is already there before light gets there (Gen. 1:3).
Do not doubt the power and awesomeness of GOD/JESUS. HE can never fail you. GOD/JESUS' words are sure. HE cannot lie (Heb. 6:18-19). GOD bless you.
April 22, 2025
"JESUS GOT UP!"
The grave could not hold Him, and death could not conquer Him (Jesus). He Got Up! When Jesus got up from the grave, He got up with ALL power in His Hands (Matthew 28:18). Jesus got up for our healing, our deliverance, our rejection, our disappointments, our failures, and our heartbreaks, but most importantly when Jesus got up, He got up for humanity to be reconciled back to Him. (Colossians 1:19-20, II Corinthians 5:18-19). Because of His shed blood, we can be a part of the royal family of God.
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.
God Bless You!!
April 23, 2025
SLEEP? NO. WATCH? YES.
(1 Thessa. 5:6-11)
Spiritually speaking, we are living in a sleep sedative time, but we cannot afford to sleep in times like these. The Bible says to us, "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. For they that sleep sleep in the night... but let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love..." (1 Thessa. 5:6-8). Let us stay spiritually awake by loving one another as JESUS CHRIST loves us (John 13:34-35) and forgiving one another (Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:35). Let us not be lukewarm, but hot in worship and praise to GOD. GOD bless you.
April 24, 2025
SENIORS!
Those of us that are Senior (aged) Believers, may have pains now and then, and here and there, but we are Blessed. It's a Blessing to live long enough to become a Senior. Many have passed away in their youth and never experienced being a Senior. So, we should value the extra time God (Jesus) has allowed us to live. As Seniors God still has plans for our lives. As long as we are here, He will continue to take care of us. His love and mercy will never run out.
Isaiah 46:4 - And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
April 25, 2025
THE HOUSE OF GOD (THE CHURCH)
is
THE GATEWAY TO HEAVEN
(Gen. 28:10-22; 1 Tim. 3:15)
Jacob's dream experience typifies or is symbolic of the Church today. The Church of JESUS CHRIST is known as the House of GOD in which members must behave themselves godly, lovingly, and forgivingly (1 Tim. 3:15). JESUS CHRIST is the head of the Church, and no man can take that place (Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22). JESUS CHRIST is not only the head of the Church, but the Church is HIS body, and we are the members (Eph. 1:22-23; 1 Corinth. 12:12). We who are HIS body must be holy and be without spot or wrinkle so that we will be ready for death or the rapture (Eph. 5:26-28). JESUS CHRIST through the HOLY GHOST is the ladder that allows us to get from earth to heaven. As with Jacob, GOD will not leave us but will always be in HIS CHURCH. HE is our Bethel, our pillow of comfort and rest, and HE is our pillar that keeps us upright (holy) (Gen. 28:10-22). Therefore, all that the LORD has blessed us with, let us like Jacob tithe a tenth back to GOD so that we do not mess up our blessings (Gen. 28:22; Malachi 3:6-10). The gate to heaven is still open, but it will soon be closed, so stay inside the house. GOD bless you.
April 28, 2025
SET THINE HOUSE IN ORDER
KEEP YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER
(Isaiah 38:1-6; 2 Kings 20:1-11)
Hezekiah, the king and captain of Judah apparently had an infectious or cancerous boil that was about to take his life. The LORD GOD sent the prophet Isaiah to tell him to set his house in order because he shall die and not live. He beseeched the LORD, and GOD gave him fifteen more years of life (2 Kings 20:1-11). Believers today do not have to be sick to die. A sudden accident, a stroke, a heart attack, etc., etc. can take us out of this earthly life anytime. Tomorrow is not promised. So true believers will strive to keep their soul and body holy ready 24X7 for death or the rapture (Eph. 5:27). Let us all set our house soul in order, and not only our soul, but also set in order our after life/death family responsibilities. Saved folks should not die intestate (without a will, no matter how little we have) or be irresponsible by not making proper financial preparation for funeral/burial. Saved folks do not deliberately leave their bodies behind as a financial burden on family/others. Setting your house in order covers both soul (holy) and body (testate) after death. Saved folks will strive to go out with dignity, spiritual and physical. GOD bless you.
April 29, 2025
"TAKE JESUS AT HIS WORD!"
Isaiah 55:11
A covenant is a legal or binding agreement. When Jesus promise or says something to us, He means it. Jesus will never go back on His word because His word is sure and amen. The only thing God wants us to do is to take Him at His word and trust Him. (II Corinthians 1:20). Jesus promised rest (Matthew 11:28–30). Burdens were lifted at Calvary. Jesus promised abundant life to those who follow Him (John 10:10). Jesus also promised eternal life to those who have accepted Him (John 3:16). Everything that God has promised He has or will fulfill it. Take Jesus at His Word!
Isaiah 55:11 - So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
April 30, 2025
GOD SAID
"I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE"
(Heb. 13:5; Gen. 28:15)
GOD is speaking to you and to your needs right now, so be assured and take GOD/JESUS at HIS words (Heb. 6:18). Some of the greatest assurance and reassurance sentences in the Bible are: "I will not leave thee..." (Gen. 28:15). "I will not leave you comfortless" John 14:18). "I will never forsake you" (Deut. 31:6-8). "I will not fail thee nor forsake thee" (Joshua 1:5). One writer said, "if (since ) GOD said it, I believe it, and that settles it". Balaam stated, "GOD is not a man that HE should lie, neither the son of man that HE should repent... hath HE spoken and shall HE not make it good" (Num. 23:19). Remember that you can do all things through CHRIST who strengthen you. (Phil. 4:13). GOD being the only Omnipresent GOD is there all the time with you through your illness, loss, trials, struggles, needs, etc., etc. JESUS CHRIST will never, never leave you comfortless (John 14:18). Just take ALL your burdens to the LORD and leave them there (Psalms 55:22). GOD bless you.
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