Good Morning,  

According to the scriptures, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11.1. Faith is a very necessary part of the disciple's life; for without faith we cannot please Him, for to come to God, one must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11.6. Our faith comes by hearing and doing the word of God. Romans 10.17. To be a Christian means we are in Christ and Christ abides in us, so we walk by faith, not by sight, in confidence that when we leave this body we will be present with the Lord. Our faith must be a working, obedient faith, a faith that grows as we add to it. James 2.14-17; 2 Peter 1.5-8. In the life of the disciple, faith is the victory that overcomes the world.

Good Morning,  

Our past sins were the result of character traits that the disciple must get rid of. All past sins which we have truly repented of, God has forgiven and we must replace them by virtues of God's character, see 2 Peter 1.3-11. This does not happen overnight, but is a process which takes time and patience. It is also necessary that we are diligent in the study, hearing and doing His will. Transformation is a rebuilding of our character and does not happen automatically by divine decree, we must embrace the process actively with all our heart and submit to God's training, however long it may take. Failure to do so can and probably will result in returning to our old character of sinful living. God have mercy and increase our faith.  AMEN

Good Morning,  

In the stillness of the midnight, precious sacred scenes unfold. Early morning hours when it is peaceful and quiet, is my time to draw nearer to my God, meditating on His word, and praying with thanksgiving for all His blessings. In the heavens God's glory can be seen by the way he has arranged the Moon and stars to give light to the darkness. Then the sun rises to welcome us to another day He has made for us. I stand in amazement, of His amazing grace and love. What this day will bring I do not know, but I do not worry, for I know who rules in my heart and with Him I can do all things that strengthen me. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Good Morning,  

God said three things that should cause everyone to tremble. 1.) Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish, Luke 13.3-5,  2.) Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the Kingdom of heaven... 3.) Whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple, Luke 14.27. And Paul, being moved by the Holy Spirit tells us that Jesus will take vengeance on them who do not know God and obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. punishing them with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power. 2 Thessalonians 8.9. God have mercy on us as we struggle in this sinful world. Strengthen our faith and give us understanding and encouragement. In Jesus name, AMEN

Good Morning,  

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1.3-5.  We have not seen God, but through the work of the Holy Spirit, we have seen His glorious works and we love and believe Him.  Our faith is more precious than gold and we should contend earnestly for it.