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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
NOVEMBER 2025
November 3, 2025
THE SPIRIT OF RESILIENCY - (2 Tim. 2:3-5)
May I first honor our LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST for HIS goodness and for HIS mercies to us all and especially the people of Jamaica. Our condolences and prayers go out to the families of those who died from the Melissa Hurricane effect. We thank GOD for the many lives that were spared. In as much that help is coming from America and other countries, our churches and the Willing Aid will be doing what we can as urgently as possible to help some of the people. GOD has blessed many of our fellow suffering Jamaicans with the spirit of resiliency and tenacity to bounce back and withstand hardship. They will rebuild homes, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and businesses. May GOD comfort, strengthen, and bless HIS people to recover and endure as a good soldier.
Please send your financial support to the NEW MT. OLIVET APOSTOLIC CHURCH, 5908 ADDISON ROAD, SEAT PLEASANT, MD 20743. Phone: (301) 499-5524). GOD bless you.
November 4, 2025
“GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD!"
There were specific commandments given for us to follow. At first they were written on tablets of stone, but are now written in our hearts (II Corinthians 3:3). The first commandment states that, “thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Anything in our lives that we put before God can be an idol. God is a jealous God, He will never take second place in anyone's life. God must be first and He alone must be adored and worshipped. When God speaks of being jealous it’s not in a petty or envious human sense, but in a passionate, protective, and righteous way, desiring for a relationship with His people. This divine jealousy stems from God's love for His creation's well-being. There turning away from Him to worship other gods, is seen as a betrayal and ultimately is very harmful to people.
Exodus 34:14 - For you shall worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.
God Bless You!
November 5, 2025
THE TENNIS BALL BELIEVER - (Job 13:15; Job 42: 10-12)
GOD has blessed HIS people in Jamaica and all over the world that when they are faced with extreme adversities through no fault of their own to be steadfast and strong in their faith in GOD (1 Corinthians 15:54). The Bible reminds us that "the LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and HE knoweth them that trust in HIM" (Nahum 1:7). All of us believers everywhere and especially in Jamaica at this time can say like JOB "though HE slay me, yet will I trust HIM ..." and be prepared to receive "double for our trouble" (Job 13:15; Job 42:10). Like the tennis ball, we may be hit hard back and forth, but we will help somebody to be a winner. Yes, the harder the tennis ball drops on a hard surface, the higher it bounces back up. Hallelujah. GOD bless you.
November 6, 2025
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
It is very important to follow directions. When you travel you have to follow the directions on a map, or a navigational application; or a device. If you don't follow those directions you will not be able to reach your destination. Also, while driving, you have to follow the street signs. If you see a "Stop" sign you have to "Stop", if you don't, you could cause a accident, etc. If you take medication, you have to follow the directions on how to take it, if you don't, it will not help your medical issue, and too much of your medication could be fatal. The same applies to following the directions in the Word of God (Jesus). If we don't follow the Word of God, it will not help our sin sick soul. Also, if we don't Stop practicing sin, it will be fatal to us, just like in the Old Testament when God told Moses to "speak" to the rock so that the Children of Israel could get water. Moses was mad at the people because they were complaining, so he "hit" the rock twice. By him not following directions, he was not permitted to go into the promised land with the Children of Israel, but God let him view the promised land from a mountain.
Numbers 20:10-12 - And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock? And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also. And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
November 7, 2025
A MIRROR CALLED GOD'S WORDS - (Matt. 7:3-5; 2 Sam. 12: 1-14; Prov. 28:13)
Look in the mirror and who do you see? Let us stay holy ready for heaven, because death has a sneaky way of stealing us away and there is no repentance in the grave. "These are the times that tries men soul". Make no excuses for your wrong doings in words, thoughts, or deeds. Simply turn from them and confess to GOD and repent. When David was confronted by Nathan with the narrative of Uriah's one wife, he was ready to kill somebody, but Nathan said to him "thou art the man". David was penitent and made no excuses, but said "I have sinned against the LORD..." (2 Sam. 12: 1-14). Blaming others for your sinning is foolish. Foolishness done or spoken by a wise man does not make it wise. Sinfulness done by a righteous man, is still sin and he must repent and stop sinning. Sinfulness maybe classified by a holy man as a mistake, but it is still sin and he must repent. David made no attempt to blame Bathsheba for taking a bath in the open on top of the roof, he blamed himself for lusting after her instead of rebuking himself and turning away. He said "I have sinned..." (2 Sam. 12:13). Humanness is no excuse for sinning, one must repent. Weakness at a given time is no excuse for sinning, so one must repent. "If we confess our sins (GOD) is faithful and just to forgive us (of) our sins..." (1 John 1:9). Don't be quick to see the little faults in others while your faults are much larger and urgently need your immediate attention (Prov. 28:13; Matt. 7:3-5). GOD knows the hypocrisy of your heart, so take a look in the mirror and be honest with GOD and with yourself and repent before it is too late. GOD bless you.
November 10, 2025
THE POWER OF PSALM 100:1-5
HOW DO I DO PSALM 100:1-5 AT ALL TIMES?
Joyful noise unto the Lord is not loud unpleasant or empty disturbing and unwanted sounds, but joyful noise unto the Lord are joyful praises and worshipings from the heart to GOD in the midst of unpleasant and sometimes painful situations. The true believers are not a bunch of sometimish praisers and worshipers; no, we do Psalm 100 by blessing the LORD JESUS CHRIST at "all times". HIS praises are continually flowing out of our hearts and mouths (Psalm 34:1). David ask of us to magnify (big GOD up) the LORD with him, and let us exalt HIS NAME (JESUS) together. Yes, that is how we do Psalm 100:1-5. In all things, pleasant or unpleasant we give GOD thanks (1 Thessa. 5:18). The true believers in Jamaica and the other impacted countries who have lost roofs, houses, and other belongings can do Psalm 100 because like Job they will say "though HE slay me, yet will I trust in HIM" (Job 13:15), because double for my trouble is coming my way. The LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before (Job 42: 10). GOD did it for Job, HE can do it for you. So keep on doing all of Psalm 100:1-5, and add Psalm 34:1 to it, by blessing the LORD at all times. "A faithful man shall abound (be loaded up) with blessings..." (Proverbs 28:20). GOD bless you.
November 11, 2025
"HOLD ON, DON'T GIVE UP!"
As you look around you see or hear of various storms that are happening. This includes, physical, financial, marital, also natural storms, but you’ve got to hold on. God has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. God will never give us anymore than we’re able to bear. God has already worked out the solution before He placed you in the situation. Yes, the situation might not be easy and can sometimes be overwhelming, but “Hold on to Jesus and ride out your storm”. When the disciples were on the boat with Jesus the storm was raging, and they found Jesus sleeping. (Matthew 8:23-27). The Lord wants us to rest, and totally depend on him. So just hold on, and never give up!
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
God Bless You!
November 12, 2025
THE GREAT MYSTERIES - (Gen. 2:7; Gen. 3:23; Rom. 6:4-5; 2 Corinth. 5:17)
THE DIRT, THE WATER, THE SEED, THE PLANTING, AND THE GROWTH.
Man was made from the light brown to the dark brown dust of the ground (dirt). Therefore, man came with the color of that which he was made (light to very dark brown). That is the color of the dirt to this day with some places having a little red, yellow, and black. The dirt did not sin, so no changes. The trees and the animals did not sin, so no changes. But man ate what GOD told him not to ingest and he sinned and died naturally and spiritually and a lot of changes occurred internally and externally in man. Because of sin, man had to till (work hard) the ground (dirt) from which he was made (Gen. 3:23). Man now had to put an opening in the dirt to plant the seed, which with moisture (water) develops and grows into a new plant. The dirt, the seed, the water, the planting and the growth occurs naturally and spiritually. By man the seed is planted into woman, the seed develops in water, and the seed comes forth as a new creature. Spiritually, man had to be buried (planted) in and with JESUS (repentance and baptism in water) (Rom. 6:4-5; Col. 2:5) and rise up out of the water a new creature (2 Corinth. 5:17). Yes, the great mystery, the dirt (man), the water, the planting (baptism) and the new growth (new creature). GOD Bless you.
November 13, 2025
IT'S NOT IN VAIN!
When you do work for the Lord (Jesus), whether it's in the house of the Lord or outside of His house, your labor is not in vain (having no real value). God values everything you do because you are doing it to support His Kingdom. Some times you may get tired and some times you may not feel well, but God sees your labor of love. God always rewards His faithful people, so keep up the good work, it's not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
November 14, 2025
THE GREAT MYSTERIES
THE COLOR CODED DIRT; THE COLOR CODED MAN - Gen. 2:7.
The Bible stated that "...the LORD GOD formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Gen 2:7). Man was made from the beautiful brown to dark brown and black dirt. Any people who surpresses another people because the people they surpress have the beauty from the soil GOD given skin color are not wise. They need to take another look at their racist self and ask what happened. Again, no nation is better than another. GOD "... made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth..." (Acts 17:26). GOD bless you.
November 17, 2025
GOD'S WORK WEEK vs. MAN'S WORK WEEK. (Psalm 100:1-5).
THINK ON THESE THINGS.
It is said that the most common work week shifts are 7-3, 8-4, and 9-5 which is 8 hours daily and 40 hours weekly at 5 days a week (Mon. - Fri.). Religiously many people gather at a building (usually called a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, etc.) to worship on a specific day as mandated by their religious organization. Some of us believe that worshipping GOD is a 7 days a week activity, and we reverently enjoy doing the worshipping. Forty plus hours weekly of being there on time for man and you have to work in order to get paid. GOD gives you health and strength daily to go to work. Often we spend less than 8 hours on a given day of worship, yet some people come to the service habitually late and some won't do from the heart in spirit and in truth Psalm 100:1-5 for our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST who gives us strength to go to our jobs. Is it right to treat GOD and HIS business/church like that? This does not apply to the person who GOD knows that situations do not permit them sometimes coming earlier. We should all strive to put GOD first in our lives and in what we do for him. Most of all we should give GOD our best in praise and worship. HE is worthy. THINK ON THESE THINGS. GOD bless you.
November 18, 2025
IT'S BETTER TO OBEY GOD!"
Sometimes the wait might seem long, but the blessing in the end will outweigh immediate gratification. “….Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams (I Sam. 15:22). It’s guaranteed that when you obey God, things will work out better in your life. Rahab was a perfect example of reaping the benefits when she obeyed, because not only was she saved, but her entire household was saved (Joshua 6:17). It’s not always easy to obey, but l would encourage you by saying, when you obey God and His word, there is a blessing in it. Life will be easier, not that you won’t have struggles or issues, but when God is in it, He will make a difference. There will be peace even in the midst of a storm.
Isaiah 1:19 - If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.
God Bless You!
November 19, 2025
HATRED vs. FORGIVENESS
THE DANGER OF HATRED AND UNFORGIVENESS - (Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:35; Eph. 4:32; 1 John 3: 15)
Forgiveness is tied to going to heaven. Unforgiveness is tied to going to hell. Hatred is tied to being a murderer going to hell.
Believe it or not if you die with unforgiveness and/or hatred in your heart you cannot go to heaven. When you hate another human being you are considered a murderer (1 John 3:15). That is why preachers at funerals must be very careful saying who is gone to heaven, because you don't know. None of us have a heaven or a hell to put anybody in. Some christians die with unforgiveness that they even vocalized before family members and friends. Family members (saved and unsaved) at home often knows more about the life of certain Christians who died more than the preacher of one's funeral. Some Christians literally hate another person and they vocalized their angry hatred to family members and friends just before they die. If they did not repent (which is between them and GOD) they cannot go to heaven with the sin of hatred and/or unforgiveness in their hearts. We judge no one. This message is not for the dead, but for the living. We are just being warned that there is no repentance after death and that you cannot go to heaven with unconfessed sin of any kind and/or with hatred and unforgiveness. We must be holy ready for death or the rapture 24X7. Let us get right, love one another from the heart, forgive from the heart, and do not hate not even your enemy. GOD bless you.
November 20, 2025
THE BLESSING AFTER THE PERSECUTION!
Sometimes in your life as a Believer you will be persecuted (to cause to suffer because of belief). Don't worry about the persecution it's an expected part of your life and it can not be avoided. You have an adversary (the devil) that will see to it that you are persecuted in some form or another. But be assured that after the persecution, then comes the Blessings from God (Jesus). Haven't you noticed that after bad things happen, that good things follow. That's our loving Father encouraging us to continue to stand for righteousness. So be encouraged, because after the persecution you can look forward to the Blessing.
2 Timothy 3:12 - Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
November 21, 2025
Part A
THE CHURCH, GOD'S SPIRITUAL ORGANISM - (Eph. 5:27).
The CHURCH OF GOD is a living spiritual organism and not a man made and man owned organization. Organism is a living reproducing GOD made life form. It is an orderly unit of life that is structured by GOD, the creator and owner. The organism church is a unified oneness body of people from all over the world that functions to carry out three of it's main many purposes which are -
FIRST: THE CHURCH functions to glorify GOD and HIS NAME JESUS in all of our doings. "... whatsoever ye do, do ALL to the glory of GOD" and we must also let our "... light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father (GOD) which is in heaven" (1 Corinthians 10:31; Matthew 5:16). Please note your light is not to glorify yourself, but to glorify JESUS CHRIST.
SECOND: The church functions to edify one another. "... let all things be done unto edifying" and "... forgiving one another even as GOD for CHRIST sake has forgiven you" (Eph. 4:12, 32; Rom. 12: 3-10; 1 Corinth. 14: 26).
THIRD: THE CHURCH functions to help the individual to be baptized in JESUS NAME, be filled with the HOLY GHOST, stay saved and become the glorious holy church without sin, spot or wrinkle. The believer is now the body of JESUS CHRIST, and is a set apart saint who is now blameless and must now remain holy and ready for death or the rapture (1 Corinth 1:2).
GOD bless you.
November 24, 2025
Part B
THE CHURCH IS GOD'S SPIRITUAL ORGANISM - (Eph. 5:27).
Some of us have heard people say that "the church is not what it used to be". Some people fail to understand that the church (us) is in an evil and good changing world, especially where modern technology, education, diseases, etc. are concerned. The church had to adjust and sometimes make changes on gatherings and other activities, especially where transportation and rural and urban gatherings are concerned. Zoom and other methods of gatherings had to be implemented which made gatherings less physical and touching. Some of these changes and adjustments take a toll on members’ finances at home and at church. Political and governmental malfunctions where basic needs are concerned are also factors that impacts on the churches spiritual development. What cannot change or has not changed in the church is GOD and HIS HOLY GHOST power over sin, the devil, and hell. As JESUS is so must we be like HIM in this evil and changing world (1 John 4:17). JESUS CHRIST will always be the head of THE CHURCH and sin cannot have dominion/power over us true abiding believers (Rom. 6: 12-14). We must stay holy saved/ ready and daily manifest in this changing world the holy lifestyle of JESUS CHRIST especially in loving and forgiving one another (John 13:34-35; Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:35). GOD bless you.
November 25, 2025
"BE NOT DECEIVED"!
We are indeed living in the last days, the Apostles doctrine is being compromised and some who once stood for the things of God are slowly drifting. The scriptures has warned us that these times would come (Luke 21:8). That’s why it is very important to look at God in the man and not the man himself. Thank God for our Bishop and leadership of NMOAC, who stand on the Word of God. We also must make sure to study the Word for ourselves, because not every leader will teach/preach the unadulterated Word of God (I Timothy 2:15). The Holy Ghost is necessary for us to be able to discern the truth from what’s being false. Saints let’s be spiritually alert!
Matthew 24:4-5 - And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall deceive many.
God Bless you!
November 26, 2025
Part C
THE CHURCH IS GOD'S SPIRITUAL ORGANISM - (Eph 5:27).
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST/GOD cannot be dead, and neither can it be weak because it is the living body of the living GOD JESUS THE CHRIST. GOD'S CHURCH is a unified oneness of holy believers whose function is to first of all glorify GOD as head (not man); edify (build up) one another; help sinners to be saved, and to live the lifestyle of JESUS CHRIST 24X7 and to be holy and ready for death or the rapture. Since the head is holy, the body that is connected to the head (the church us) must be holy also. "... but as HE which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy" (1 Peter 1:15-16). The song writer says "...called unto holiness, Church of our GOD born of HIS SPIRIT, washed in HIS blood... holiness unto the LORD is our watch-word and song...". A person can backslide and still be among the congregation participating in the physical activities such as singing, preaching, etc., but not living the Heaven bound holy life for Heaven. Among many congregations, if not all congregations there are wheat and tares. The wheat and the tares are together until harvest time separates them (Matt. 13:24-30). All of us should strive to be wheat and not tares. Which are you right now? Don't try to pick out the tares because you may be looking too far. I say again, be a wheat and not a tare so you can be in GOD'S spiritual organism, HIS CHURCH. GOD bless you.
November 27, 2025
THE RAPTURE!
The Rapture (to cause "a Christian believer" to be taken up into heaven during the end-time) will be a great time in the Believer life and it will take place someday. At that time people will be missing from around the world. This will be the top story on the various News stations and Podcasts stations. Baby cribs will be empty with just the babies clothes left in the crib, children at day care centers will be missing with piles of their clothes left behind. Also, children that are not at the age of accountability will be missing with only their clothes left behind. Cars that Believers were driving will crash, air planes with pilots that are Believers will crash. Trains, buses, cabs and other modes of transportation that Believers are driving will crash. Piles of clothes of Believers will be laying in homes and on the streets. On jobs around the world, Believers clothes will be laying on the worksites. It will be a time of mourning, grief; and sadness for those that are left behind after the Rapture. The Rature is one event you don't want to miss.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
November 28, 2025
OWNED BY GOD - (1 Corinth. 6:15-20; 2 Kings 6:1-7; Eph. 5:27).
Rented, borrowed, and loaned. In all of the above three, you are not the owner. Technically, everyone that is born into the world, especially the born again believer is a type of self-borrowed, rented, and loaned property. In all of the above you are responsible to take care of the owner's property, but you do not own the property. You cannot and should not do what you feel like doing with the property or make changes to the property and expect to get away with it. There are consequences. You are not your own. The owner sets the rules (HIS words) of what should be done to and with HIS property. The world/unsaved should not make any gender changes to the property because you do not like the wholesome way the owner made you. Remember that you are not the owner of yourself. The true Christian cannot do that either, because you are not the owner of yourself. The believer must maintain GOD'S property looking holy, righteous, pure, clean, etc. 24X7 in dressing and in conduct/behavior according to the words/rules of the property owner. You are bought with a price, and HE who bought you, owns you. You must glorify GOD in your body, mouth, mind, thought, soul and spirit (1 Corinth. 6:20; Matt. 5:16). Yes, you are not your own. GOD bless you.
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