Good Morning,

In the gospel of JOHN 13,34 it is written: "A new commandment I give to you (God's children jb) that you love one another as I have loved you, that you also love one another, for by this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another".  And then in JOHN 14.15, He said, "If you love Me, keep My commandments.  For He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me, and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love Him and manifest Myself to him." V 21.  Jesus said it, I believe it,  For He is the way, the truth and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Jesus.  Maybe those who call themselves God's children should go back and read this again.

Good Morning,

Life can always show us how sudden things can change in our lives that catch one off guard.  We are disappointed that these inconveniences must be endured and accept the changes they will bring into our lives.  Yet, please remember some things. God is still with us to bear our burdens, Hebrews 13:5-6; our brethren are always praying for us, James 5:16.  When we have these situations it’s a time to allow our faith and trust in Him who can help us through all of our troubles, Romans 8:28. Yes, our plans must change but in a little while they can be fulfilled later.  This will presents an opportunity for each of us to step up and help our brother to take care of things he won’t be able to do for little while, Romans 12:15; Galatians 6:9-10.  Rest well my brother you are in good hands!

Good Morning,

God gave some to be Apostles, some to be Prophets, some to be evangelists, some Pastors, and some teachers, for the perfection of the Saints, for the working of the ministry, for the edifying of the body Christ, which is His church. Ephesians 4.11-12.  Although His body is made up of different parts, all of the parts are to work together in unity, being of the sane mind and speaking the same thing so there is no division among us Jesus prayed for unity John 17.11,John 17.20-21.

Good Morning,

As disciples of Christ we each have individual responsibilities to the Lord our God. Jesus said:  " You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt losses its savour it is good for nothing, but to be cast out, and be trodden under the feet of men.  You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Therefore we are to let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven". (Matthew 5.13-16).  Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit the sick, go to those in prison.  For if we do these things unto one of the least of these, we have done it unto Him. (See Matthew 25.35-40).  But if a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, and we say to them, depart be warmed and filled; not withstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit?  Faith without works is dead, being alone. (James 2.5-17)  God is not unrighteous to forget our work and labor of love which we show toward His name. (Hebrews 6.10).  Brethren these are a very small sample of what our individual responsibilities are.  Can we do better as the salt of the earth and the light of the world?

Good Morning, Friends,

According to the scriptures, disciples are to forgive those who trespasses against them, we are to rebuke him and if he repents, forgive him. (Luke 17.3). But what if it is not a brother in Christ?  Well, Jesus is our example, for while He was dying on the cross, He prayed for those who were responsible for His crucifixion, "Forgive them Father, they know not what they do."  And Jesus tells us, "When you pray, if you have anything against anyone forgive them, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. (Mark 11.25). The disciple is to forbear one another, and forgive one another, if anyone has a quarrel against any; even as Christ forgave you, you must also do. (Colossians 3.13).

Father, we thank you for Your word on which we stand. Help us to forgive and forget things of the past, and remind us daily that we have risen to walk in a new life. Thank You for Jesus in whose name we pray. AMEN