Good Morning,

All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man is as the flower of grass.  The grass withers, and the flower thereof falls away:  But the word of the Lord endures forever.  And this is the word by which the gospel is preached to you.  But we were born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God which lives and abides forever. (See 1 Peter 1.23-25).  So the grass may wither, and the flower fade; but the word of our God shall stand for ever. (See Isaiah 40.8).  It is written, heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away. (Matthew 24.35).  Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word which is able to save your souls.  And be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1.21, 22).  For His word is a lamp to the feet and lights our path. (Psalms 119.105).  So let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. (Colossians 3.16).  For His word is truth. (John 17.17).

Good Morning,

We are in the heat of battle, not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. And Yes, it is true the battle belongs to the Lord and He leads us and He guide us in this battle, so we can be victorious. But we are the soldiers of His cross, we are the ones who have to engage in every day hand to hand combat against these forces of evil. We are the ones who must remain loyal and true to Christ waving His unfurled banner high. Hear and listen to His words when He says: Contend earnestly for the faith (Jude 3), enduring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.(Ephesians 4.3). And as Paul told Timothy (1 Timothy 6.12), we must keep fighting the good fight of faith laying hold on eternal life and not growing weary in doing well. (Galatians 6.9). He has given us the spiritual weapon and protective armor (Ephesians 6.11) so we are well equipped for the battle. Stand up, stand up for Jesus you soldiers of the cross, lift high His royal banner it must not suffer loss.

Good Morning,

It is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Worldly wisdom mislabels things. Man labeled the message of the cross of Christ and the salvation that comes by His death as foolishness. (1 Corinthians 1.18,21,23). Human wisdom cannot stand against God and He affirms "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. (V19). Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (V20). The world does not know God. (v21). Worldly wisdom cannot compete with godly wisdom, for His so called foolishness is wiser than men. (V25). When the wise man, Solomon said " Get wisdom! Get understanding! in (Proverbs 4.5) He was speaking of godly and not worldly wisdom and understanding. For He continues in chapter 9. and verse 10, that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. So study the word of God to gain wisdom and understanding, for scripture tells us the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God (1 Corinthians 3.19) and your faith should not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2.5).

Good Morning,

Culture says: Hustle and sleep when you're dead.

God says: Rest in knowing that with God all things are possible. So walk on the pace of grace for your calling.

Culture says: You can't trust people, they will hurt you.

God says: The wrong people will hurt you, but the right people will heal you.

Culture says: Expose , shame, judge, and cancel.

God says: Expose, heal, correct, and redeem.

Culture says: Go where you're celebrated.

God says: Go where I called you to go. Everything you need is there. -Solo

Listen to God, not culture!

To my God a heart of flame, to my fellowman a heart of love, to myself a heart of steel. (Augustine of Hippo).

Good Morning,

The word of God is powerful and sharper than any two edged sword and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4.12).  Every word of God is pure (Proverbs 30.5), and truth (John 17.17).  The gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for everyone (Romans 1.16).  Read it, study it, trust it, obey it.  It is a life changing experience.

Thank You, Father, for Your powerful word that will change the life of all who will believe and obey it.  Help us to study a portion of Your word each day that we might be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is in us.  And thank You for Jesus, our Savior and redeemer, for His church, and the blood He shed to purchase it.  In Jesus name we pray. AMEN