Always Triump

Good morning, brothers and sisters! I hope you are rested for today.

2 Corinthians 2:14 says "Thanks be to God, which ALWAYS" causes us to TRIUMPH in Christ, and makes manifest the savor of His knowledge by us in EVERY place.

Notice the words of totality in the verse, ALWAYS and EVERY. They are all-inclusive.... leaving nothing out.

Understand this... WITH God, we will Always (with no exceptions) triumph (be successful) in whatever He commands us to do. Not even the gates of Hell can prevail against us, when we are walking with God in obedience to Him.

What is the savor of His knowledge?  --  It is the enjoyment of His knowledge.
When we walk WITH God in obedience, we are promised joy, joy that is beyond anything we can express and fathom. Not only do we feel this joy, but we will experience it no matter where we are. We could be in the deepest dungeon as prisoners, being spit upon or mistreated by those of the world, shunned by friends and family, fired by our bosses, etc.  Or we could be on the mountain with all things good happening. No matter where we are, we will have overwhelming joy, if we walk with God in obedience.

May you experience that joy today in your lives. May His Spirit fill you to overflowing. Amen

Blessing or Shame?

I hope all of you have been blessed in some way every day this week. 

Proverbs 10:5 says “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.”  

I just want us to notice a couple of things in this verse that jumped out at me today. 

1) Both sons had the tools to do the work. They both had their needs met. They both had their health, the ability, the command, and the time.  

2) The time for harvest and work is upon both sons, whether they were ready for it or not. 

One son was wise, giving of himself, his time, and his energy. Thus bringing his father an abundant harvest and happiness. The other took all and gave nothing, thus bringing his father only shame.  

May we ever be the diligent children of God who bring Him joy.

Who is Leading?

Good morning! 

I trust that you all had a restful evening! 

Today's verse is John 12:26. "If any man serve me (Jesus), let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any man serve me, him will my father honor.

The question that comes to mind is.... "Are we with Christ or, are we expecting Christ to go with us?" How often do we as Christians act like the ones in charge, like we are the boss! How presumptuous of us! 

Where is God leading you? Don't make God your co-pilot. Make Him the pilot, co-pilot, and navigator. Then, become one of the flight attendants.

That is when joy, peace, and love will flood your life as never before. Amen