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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

 

SEPTEMBER 2025

 

September 1, 2025

THE BELIEVERS I WILL VALUE CODE

1) I will put GOD first in my life (Matt. 6:33).

2)  I will do less to impress people and do more to address JESUS (Matt. 6:1).

3) I will  give GOD my best in doing things for HIM and for others (Matt. 25:40).

4) I will love others as GOD loves me (John 13:34-35).

5) I will forgive others so that GOD will forgive me (Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:35).

6) I will put away all bitterness, anger, lying, malice, evil speaking, etc. (Eph. 4:25, 31-32; 2 Chron. 7:14).

7) I will do more in the church for the glory of GOD and not for self-praise or glory. (1 Corinth. 10:31).

GOD bless you.

 

September 2, 2025

 “REST IN THE LORD" (Psalm 37)

At times, we are faced with circumstances and situations we might not be able to control, but we must “Rest in the Lord”. I’m glad you asked,  resting in the Lord is “leaving everything to God and not worrying about anything”. “Trusting God's Sovereignty and not relying on your own efforts”. There’s a song that goes like this: “why worry when you can pray; trust Jesus and He will lead the way!” And at times you might not even be able to pray, but when you rest in God and give everything to Him, He will work it out. There will be peace even in the midst of the storm. (Philippians 4:7). When you rest in the Lord, your soul will be anchored, and that’s the best place to be. 

Psalms 37:7 - Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

 

September 3, 2025

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE (John 5:1-8)

JESUS cares about you more than you can ever imagine. You may be looking for help from other sources, but when you have the right attitude, it will get JESUS' attention. Attitude is defined as a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone, which is reflected through your behavior towards them, negative or positive. You could display jealousy or happiness for a person who has just received a blessing. Could it be that the impotent man had the right attitude and was happy for those who beat him to the water and got there healing instead of him being negative and jealous. It is believed by this writer that he may have called the newly healed persons over to him and congratulated them, hugged them, and displayed from the heart true love, and positive behavior for them being healed. His loving, kind, and right attitude got JESUS' attention to go to the pool, and out of many, picked him out to be healed. Ones bad and jealous attitude towards one that is blessed could be the hindrance to you not receiving the blessings that you need.  Hidden in the heart, bad minded attitude and jealousy could be your reason for not getting what you need from GOD. Remember the impotent man. GOD bless you.

 

September 4, 2025

PECULIAR TREASURE!

We see many things in the world that are peculiar (remarkable).  We see the many types of plant life, fruits, vegetables, and flowers.  We see the different types of sea and land creatures.  We see the different mountains. We see different bodies of water. These various things are to be admired.  But as believers, we are God's (Jesus') peculiar treasure because we are made after His image and after His likeness, and we have decided to obey Him.  There is no other life form that is more precious to God than mankind.  God loves His obedient people.

Exodus 19:5 - Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

 

September 5, 2025

A BUCKET CALL JOY - (Isa. 12:3)

"... with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation." Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. For us believers, joy is a strong or deep spiritual state of happiness, even when sadness is dancing all around us in our lives, homes, families, jobs, and countries, etc. There are many wells for one to see and come to draw the soul comforting peace water of happiness and joy. In the Fruit of the Spirit, Joy sits right next to Love (Gal. 5:22).  Let no one steal your joy. The well is the Church (us). Let us keep our well life looking holy and attractive so people will want to come around us to also get what is down inside of us, which is JESUS the WATER OF LIFE. Yes, JESUS and the HOLY GHOST are the water in our well. The well is what people often see first. "Let your light so shine before men ..." (Matt. 5:16). JESUS is the WATER and HOLY SPIRIT in us the well that the world needs. The bucket is JOY, and the rope is our strong faith in the Almighty GOD. Remember, a  dried up well without water attracts no one. GOD bless you.

 

September 8, 2025

(Part A)

JUST A SERIOUS REMINDER THAT YOUR THOUGHT HAS A VOICE. 

(Acts 8:22; Eccl. 10:20; Matt. 5:28)

Many of us, before we do or say anything, it passes through our thought (mind), and we say or do after we think it. Many of us respond to or express in our thought, things we have just seen or had just heard.  Often, our thought gives us an option to do or say positive or negative things or even to change our mind. The believer can not afford to take for granted or overlook negative thought (thinking) of one another. You are not excused if you think wrong or bad things about a person even though you did not carry it out. Your thought has a voice, and you must ask GOD to forgive you because only then are you free. Yes, you can sin in your thought, and you need to repent to be free and ready for heaven. YOUR THOUGHT HAS A VOICE.

GOD bless you.

 

September 9, 2025

"CONSULT GOD FIRST!"

It’s always a good practice to put God first whenever we have to make a decision, especially if it’s a major one or even a minor one. Some tend to reach out to God after they have made their decision and messed up. But I would encourage us to let God be our first choice and not our last (Matt. 6:33). God always knows what’s best for us, someone said, “He can see far down the road”. God will never stare us wrong or give us something that’s not good for us. God wants the best and desires the best for His children (Psalm 37:4). When we put God first in our decision, it will save us a whole lot of heartaches, pain and prevent unnecessary stress. Allow God to be number one in your decision making. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

God Bless you!

 

September 10, 2025

(Part B)

JUST A SERIOUS REMINDER THAT YOUR THOUGHT (HEART/MIND) HAS A VOICE (ECCL. 10:20;  MATT. 5:28; ACTS 8:22).

In Matt 5:28, JESUS indicated that if a man looketh on a woman to lust after her in his heart (thought), the act is already committed. Therefore, repentance is needed. Could it be that many people you think have gone to heaven died with unrepented sinful thoughts and unforgiveness (Matt. 6:14-15). Your thought has a voice that only you and GOD hears and knows about. Many of us bless our food sometimes and never open our mouth. We prayed in silent thought because we believe GOD hears us. And HE does. Amen!! You can use some ungodly adjectives in your thought to describe someone you see, especially if you don't like them. However, you must love and forgive even your enemies (Matt. 5:44; Matt. 6:14-15). Don't forget that your thought has a voice. Think on these things.

GOD bless you.

 

September 11, 2025

STRENGTH!

Sometimes situations in life can be overwhelming.  When we deal with multiple death announcements of family members or friends or loved ones of friends.  Sickness in your own body or of those you care about can also cause you worry and concern.  Negative work situations and conditions can also worry you.   Financial struggles can be a challenge too.  When the above situations occur in our lives, we need strength (the quality or state of being physically and mentally strong) to endure.  In these situations, we need God (Jesus) to give us strength.  So, cry out to Him to get your relief and deliverance.  He hears, He cares, and He will come to your rescue.

Psalms 73:26 - My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

 

September 12, 2025

(Part A)

MY 7 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL CHURCHES

1) Always let GOD be first, others second, followed by self and other things (Matt. 22:37; Phil. 2:3).

2) We must put GOD first in our lives and do things that glorifies HIM  because HE will not accept second place in anyone's life (John 15:5).

3) When we are honored, praised, thanked, commended, etc. for anything that we do, we must not first pocket the glory by saying thank you, but we should first give GOD/JESUS the glory by saying TO GOD BE THE GLORY, then after that we can say thank you. NEVER BE A GOD GLORY THIEF.(1 Corinth. 10:31).

4) When we are called upon to greet the church or to minister, etc., always acknowledge GOD/JESUS first and not after man is acknowledged. NEVER ACKNOWLEDGE MAN BEFORE ACKNOWLEDGING GOD.

5) Acknowledge JESUS CHRIST as the head, owner, and founder of the church and not man (Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22).

6) In our speeches or testimonies, never tell the story to get the glory, but rather always tell the story of GOD'S goodness, healings, etc. so that GOD gets ALL the glory (Col. 3:23).

7) When praying to GOD always first acknowledge HIM as the Almighty GOD of Abraham, and the only self-existing Creator of the heavens and the earth who is the only one who holds these three titles of OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT, and OMNIPRESENT (all powerful, all wise, and present everywhere at the same time (Prov. 3:6; Matt. 22:32).

BISHOP HOPETON MAIR, SR

Presiding Officer 

 

September 15, 2025

GOD/JESUS CANNOT LIE - "...It is impossible for GOD to lie..." (Heb. 6:18)

GOD'S words are the believers' greatest assurances (unwavering trust in GOD). The Will of GOD should be our final acceptance in all of our decisions, because HE cannot lie, and HE always knows what is best for us. And we should strive for GOD to get all the glory. Even in our sufferings, when much prayers are made by us and by others for us, GOD has the option of healing or delivering us or call us home. GOD can also get HIS glory in our sufferings when we do not complain. Never doubt HIM, because HE knows what is best for us and to doubt GOD is sin (2 Tim. 2:12). Another thing to keep in mind when we are suffering is that this world is not our home. In John 14:1-3, JESUS lets us know that heaven is our prepared home. Death should not scare us, so we should never leave our body to be a financial burden on our family to bury us. "Death is swallowed up in victory" (1 Corinth. 15:51-58). GOD lets us know through HIS words that HE will not fail, leave, or forsake us. HE has the final say for us in life and death. We should make our final words to be "not my will but thine be done" and believe that GOD cannot lie (Heb. 6:18). So, may I encourage you to be steadfast and unmovable (1 Corinth. 15:58).

GOD bless you.

 

September 16, 2025

"NEVER WALKING ALONE"!!!

Jesus says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you”. (Hebrews 13:5-6). Sometimes, we may feel like we’re walking alone, but remember “when one set of footprints was found in the sand, it’s then that Jesus was carrying you”. The way of Salvation sometimes might feel like a lonely road, but Jesus is always there. 

There’s no doubt that Peter felt like he was all alone even though he was placed between two guards, and the believers were praying, he had to face being physically alone, but He had Jesus. (Acts 12:5-7). So, when you feel like you’re all alone or the enemy may cause you to believe you’re alone, Jesus is walking right there beside you. The song writer penned it, “No, never, alone, No, never alone. He promised never to leave me, never to leave me alone. Hallelujah, Glory to God!!

John 14:18 - I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

God Bless You!

 

September 17, 2025

THE ALL-NESS POWER OF JESUS (GOD) - (MALACHI 3:6; MATT. 28:18)

The GOD (JESUS) of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is THE ONLY self-existing Creator of ALL the heavens and the earth (Acts 7:32).  HE (GOD/JESUS) alone holds the titles of OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT, and OMNIPRESENT. The LORD JESUS stated, "... ALL power is given unto ME in heaven and in earth" (Matt. 28:18).  The writer in Psalm 100:3 stated, "know ye that the LORD HE IS GOD: it is HE that has made us...". Saul asked the question, "...who art thou LORD (and the LORD identified HIMSELF), I am JESUS..." (Acts 9:5). Paul stated, "for by HIM (JESUS) were ALL things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible... and HE (JESUS) is before ALL things and by HIM ALL things consist..." (Col. 1: 15-19). John tells us that "... ALL things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not anything made that was made (John 1: 3, 10).  GOD THE FATHER SPIRIT "... created ALL things by JESUS CHRIST" (Eph. 3:9; Gen. 1:26; Gen. 2:7; Heb. 1:2). JESUS CHRIST is GOD manifest (revealed) in flesh (1 Tim. 3:16). Yes, JESUS THE CHRIST IS THE ALL-NESS OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD. In HIM dwellest the fullness of the GODhead bodily (Col. 2:9). GOD bless you.

 

September 18, 2025

THE POWER OF THE WORD!

There is power in the Word of God (Jesus).  The Word encourages us when we are discouraged.  The Word instructs us how to live the Christian life.  The Word increases our faith in God.  The Word teaches us what God likes and what He doesn't like.  The Word gives us wise counsel.  The Word renews our mind.  The Word helps us to improve our character.  The Word helps to mortify our flesh.  You can depend on the Word of God.   Thank God for the Word. 

John 17:17 - Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

 

September 19, 2025

"HANG ON IN THERE. IT WON'T BE LONG" - (2 Peter 3: 8-14).

Pastor Bruce Sanders and the Deliverance Apostolic Church had the above statement as their Anniversary theme. So, I am just borrowing it to encourage our TFTD readers to "hang on in there" when things go bad in your life, your family, your marriage, on your job, and even among the congregation of believers (your church), etc.  May I encourage you to have an "attitude of gratitude" to GOD and man.  Hate no human being, but love and forgive all men who trespass against you (Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:35; John 13:34-35). The writers pen these songs to remind us that "this world is not my home, I'm just passing through; my home is in heaven just waiting for me; bye and bye when the morning comes, when all the saints of GOD are gathered home; we shall have a grand time up in heaven, (and finally let the devil knows that) I am going to walk those streets of glory bye and bye". So, I say to one and all, "hang on in there, it won't be long". GOD bless you.

 

September 22, 2025

THE CHURCH - (Col. 1:18; Col. 3:17; Eph. 5:27)

THE CHURCH is the people who accept and believe in doing ALL things in the NAME OF JESUS. (Col. 3:17).  Many people are confused and misinformed about the word church.  Do you just go to a church building, or are you the church that gathers at a building to praise, worship, glorify GOD, edify one another, and make yourself holy ready for heaven.  JESUS wants to present us to "HIMSELF a glorious church ... that should be holy" as HE is HOLY (Eph. 5:27). "...as HE is, so are we in this world" (1 John 4:17).  "...as HE which has called you is holy, so be ye holy..." (1 Peter 1:15).  When we the church remains the church at JESUS' coming, "we shall be caught up...to meet... the LORD... and so shall we ever be with the Lord" (1 Thessa. 4:17). Yes, we are the church that gathers at a building to praise, glorify JESUS, edify one another, and be strengthened to be like JESUS.  GOD bless you.

 

September 23, 2025

"WE HAVE THE AUTHORITY"

As saints in Christ, we have more power than we know. You can speak things into existence. “Life and death is in the power of the tongue…” (Prov. 18:21). The same way we can use our tongue to speak negative things and it happens, how much more would we gain from speaking positive things. We can ask God for anything, and it will be done according to His “WILL”. When it didn’t rain for about three years, Elijah used his authority to pray to God, and not only did it rain, but there was a thunderstorm. If you have the Holy Ghost power, you have the authority to command things to change. Someone put it in a question form as a song, “Do you know the power that you’ve got!”

St. Luke 10:19 - Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

God Bless you! 

 

September 24, 2025

PROVE ALL THINGS (1 Thessa. 5:21; Matt. 7:1-6)

In a court of law, the plaintiff has the burden of proof. That means the plaintiff (the person who brings the case to the court) must present evidence in order to convince the court or judge that the claim is valid (sound/true). We must be very careful what someone tells us, especially if it makes someone look bad, especially if the person telling you don't like the person they are telling you about. Even if it turns out later to be true. Sometimes, people don't tell you the whole story.  They only tell you what they want you to hear. PROVE ALL THINGS up front about another. Be careful coming to a conclusion without hearing both sides of the story. We must all strive not to come to a conclusion without proof, even if the information is coming from a trusting hurting close friend or relative.  Yes, you should take caution if the information will put you or anyone in danger, but still strive to prove all  things (1 Thessa. 5:21). GOD bless you.

 

September 25, 2025

SPIRITUAL GUINEA PIGS!

As Believers we may feel like Spiritual Guinea Pigs (a subject of research, experimentation, or testing).  Remember "Job" and all the testing that he went through.  We are going to be tested too, but we pray with the help of the Lord that we will pass every test.  When we get the victory over our tests, we can testify and encourage others when they are tested.  Also, testing will increase our faith and trust in God (Jesus).  Lord, help us to pass every test so that we can be promoted to heaven. 

Job 42:12-13 - So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.  He had also seven sons and three daughters.

 

September 26, 2025

SIN AND ITS WAGES (Rom. 6:1-23)

One definition of sin is all unrighteousness is sin, and one definition for wages is a fixed payment for work done. The wages for sin is fixed and it is spiritual death which if one does not repent from the heart can lead to eternal damnation. Adam brought sin into the world at the tree in the garden of Eden, but JESUS brought eternal life at the tree on Calvary. All of us who have repented of our sins when we first gave our lives to the LORD JESUS CHRIST must stop practicing sin, and if you sin in action, words, or in your thoughts you must repent and stop sinning. Sin does not have dominion (power) over the HOLY GHOST filled believer, and every believer has the choice of not sinning by ABIDING in JESUS or OBEYING the temptation of the devil. We are no more a slave to the devil and sin, but we are now a slave (servant) to JESUS CHRIST and to HIS holiness. We have been set free from the powers of sin, so let us stay away from sin (Luke 10:19; Rom. 6:22-23). GOD bless you. 

 

September 29, 2025

GOOD vs. EVIL (Rom. 12:21)

One of the definitions of good is having the required gualities of a very high standard in doing that which is moral and righteous. That is the quality of a true saved believer. The true saved believer will do good even to the person who has done them wrong. We at Mt. Olivet calls such lifestyle high-class living, and money has nothing to do with it. 

One of the definitions of evil is profound immorality, wickedness, and self-satisfaction wrong doings to another person. Saved true believers do not enjoy doing wrong to another but are quick to forgive the wrong doer and move on. The true believers do not render evil for evil. He or she does not hate another human being or practice unforgiveness. Yes, "be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good" (Rom. 12:21). Neither does the true saint seek to take revenge.  GOD bless you.

 

September 30, 2025

“READY FOR TAKEOFF"

When traveling to a foreign country most times a passport and a visa is required for entry. Entry into that country will be denied when you don’t have the required documents. It’s the same principle for Heaven. Your Passport is your water baptism (outward declaration of the acceptance of Christ) in Jesus Name, and your Visa is the Holy Ghost living on the inside (Acts 1:5). Without these two important documents you will not be allowed entry. Some will hear depart from me (Matt. 7:21-23). The Holy Ghost is not a talent but it’s a free gift from God (Acts 10:44-46; Acts 2:38). Let me encourage someone, if you don’t have your documents in order, now is the time. The flight is getting ready for take off, and there will be no delay or turning back. Ready or not He’s coming again!

Matt. 24:44 - Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

God Bless You!

 

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