Good Morning,  A friend asks a question: "Wouldn't life be better if people were as enthused and excited about the Lord's day as they are about Black Friday?" I answered, yes, yes it definitely would be. And true followers of the Lord are! Christians look forward to the first day of the week, "The Lord's day" with great joy, excited to be with others of like precious faith to study and hear the word of God. Our mind and thoughts are on heavenly things, which bring life. So shop on Black Friday if you wish, but whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him, God the Father. Colossians 3.17.

Good Morning,  God has created everyone, of every nation, every kindred, every tongue. All are created in His image. I can do nothing without Him. Without His love, I am nothing. But through Christ who strengthens me, I can do all things. Seek the Lord and His strength, Seek His face evermore.  John 16.5;1 Corinthians 13.2; Philippians. 4.13; Psalms 105.4

Good Morning,  There are many reasons to Glorify God. We should Glorify God in the power of His creation and in the power He displays in the universe; The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalms 19.1. He causes the sun to rise from one end of heaven and complete its circuit by setting in the opposite end. In between the rising and the setting of the sun we see the brightness and the beauty of His creation. Glorify God! He has made the moon and the stars to rule and give light to the night. Glorify God! His word which is perfect, teaches us the moral values of this life making wise the simple; His statutes bring joy to the heart. Glorify God! He gave us His only Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave His life for our sins shedding His precious blood that cleanses the soul and washes away our sins giving us hope of eternal life. Glorify God! He has mercy on us and gives us His saving grace forgiving us our sins as we repent of them. Glorify God! Let us be thankful, praising and glorifying His holy name humbly and often.

Good Morning,  As we move closer toward life's end, we grow weary, the body grows weak and the toll taken of by struggles of this life can no longer be ignored. But we also become more excited and enthusiastic by the thought of getting closer to the goal for which we have lived which fills us with a zest that simply cannot be experienced any earlier in life. With each passing day the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 4.16 become more and more real to us "Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day."  Just saying.

Good Morning,  The Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16.7. This being true, God desires the heart that is pure, humble, loving and obedient. A heart that listens, hears and does God's will pleases the God of our salvation. Man's circumstances and troubles of this world may test our faith and our patience, but it is the righteous God who tests the heart and mind and saves the upright in heart. Jesus the Christ said, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Matthew 5.8. Where lies your heart this morning? Will it pass the test of God? Is your heart right with God?