Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
No matter what is happening in your life today, as a believer in Jesus, you have a reason to be excited about your future! "But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day"(Proverbs 4:18, ESV). Don't you just love this scripture! Our path, as the righteous, only gets brighter and brighter! I think I want to shout!
If things seem dark right now, know that the dawn will soon appear. The key is you have to remember that you are not here by accident. You have a purpose and destiny to fulfill, and He isn't finished with you yet. Your best days are not behind you; your best days are out in front of you. One thing I know is that God is a God of increase. He has greater things in store for your future than you have experienced in your past.
A Pastor friend of mine says it this way, "His dream for your future is so much bigger than your own. He wants to take you places that you've never dreamed and open up doors that you've never imagined. He wants to bring talent out of you that you didn't even know you had. He wants to increase you and cause you to be a greater blessing to the people around you." I say, AMEN!
Today, get your faith up and get excited about your future! Begin to thank Him for what He has in store. Keep standing, keep believing and keep moving forward because God has explosive blessings in store for you!
Blessings,
Pastor Kevin
If things seem dark right now, know that the dawn will soon appear. The key is you have to remember that you are not here by accident. You have a purpose and destiny to fulfill, and He isn't finished with you yet. Your best days are not behind you; your best days are out in front of you. One thing I know is that God is a God of increase. He has greater things in store for your future than you have experienced in your past.
A Pastor friend of mine says it this way, "His dream for your future is so much bigger than your own. He wants to take you places that you've never dreamed and open up doors that you've never imagined. He wants to bring talent out of you that you didn't even know you had. He wants to increase you and cause you to be a greater blessing to the people around you." I say, AMEN!
Today, get your faith up and get excited about your future! Begin to thank Him for what He has in store. Keep standing, keep believing and keep moving forward because God has explosive blessings in store for you!
Blessings,
Pastor Kevin
Thursday, July 21, 2011
More Grace
So many people today live in guilt and condemnation over their past mistakes and wrongdoings. They have this attitude that they are too far gone or they've made too many mistakes. They think that if they walk into church, the roof will cave in. If that's you, nothing could be further from the truth! It doesn't matter what you've done, it doesn't matter where you've been; God's grace is enough. Scripture says that we are saved "by grace through faith" (Ephesians 2:4-10). Grace is His unmerited favor upon you. You can't earn it no matter how "good" you act, but He's offering it to you as a free gift. His grace is what empowers you to change and live the life He's called you to. Don't you just love Romans 5:20, "...But where sin increased, grace increased all the more".
Today, don't live another minute in regret, condemnation, heaviness or despair. Receive His grace. It's as easy as opening your heart and inviting Him to change your life. Remember, there's nothing you could ever do that His grace can't bring you through. So open your heart to Him and receive it today!
When you have a chance today pray this; Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace upon my life. Thank You for receiving me no matter what I've done. I receive Your love and forgiveness. I commit myself to You today and all the days of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
God Bless You,
Pastor Kevin
Today, don't live another minute in regret, condemnation, heaviness or despair. Receive His grace. It's as easy as opening your heart and inviting Him to change your life. Remember, there's nothing you could ever do that His grace can't bring you through. So open your heart to Him and receive it today!
When you have a chance today pray this; Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace upon my life. Thank You for receiving me no matter what I've done. I receive Your love and forgiveness. I commit myself to You today and all the days of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
God Bless You,
Pastor Kevin
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
A REMOTE MOUNTAIN
It’s amazing what can be accomplished when all the normal routines and distractions are removed. In quietness and rest, we can hear God with real clarity. We hear Him speak about our destiny and give us comfort and encouragement in our struggles. Maybe that’s why God told us to rest weekly, just sayin! This past week, I had the chance to get away to the mountains of North Carolina for rest and golf. When I first arrived, the mountain cabin we reserved had a broken air conditioner and it was hotter than… (I’ll let you fill in the blank). The room they moved us to was significantly bigger, but more remote. More remote, on the side of an already remote mountain seemed way to remote. Did I tell you it was remote? Because it was. The 15 inch TV had non-functioning rabbit ears. So, I decided it was a great opportunity to talk to the Lord.
The first night, I ran across a passage of scripture that really encouraged me. Psalm 13:5-6, “I've thrown myself headlong into your arms —
I'm celebrating your rescue. (6) I'm singing at the top of my lungs, I'm so full of answered prayers.” (THE MESSAGE.) David is in the middle of several chapters of telling God how hopeless and bad the circumstances are. His conclusion is this; when you have a ton of trouble and feel like your enemy has looked down his nose at you long enough, totally trust (I've thrown myself headlong into your arms) and worship loudly (I'm singing at the top of my lungs) your Heavenly Father. The result is awesome: we celebrate His rescue and are full of His answered prayers. Sounds like a dance party to me! Remember, God is still at work in your life. Keep your hopes up. Keep expecting. Keep believing. And find a remote mountain somewhere.
Blessing,
Pastor Kevin
The first night, I ran across a passage of scripture that really encouraged me. Psalm 13:5-6, “I've thrown myself headlong into your arms —
I'm celebrating your rescue. (6) I'm singing at the top of my lungs, I'm so full of answered prayers.” (THE MESSAGE.) David is in the middle of several chapters of telling God how hopeless and bad the circumstances are. His conclusion is this; when you have a ton of trouble and feel like your enemy has looked down his nose at you long enough, totally trust (I've thrown myself headlong into your arms) and worship loudly (I'm singing at the top of my lungs) your Heavenly Father. The result is awesome: we celebrate His rescue and are full of His answered prayers. Sounds like a dance party to me! Remember, God is still at work in your life. Keep your hopes up. Keep expecting. Keep believing. And find a remote mountain somewhere.
Blessing,
Pastor Kevin
Monday, June 21, 2010
You Don’t Have A Chance!
With that title you are probably asking yourself, “Where is the good news?” Let me start with encouraging you to read the 46th Psalm and then I will show you the good news.
Psalm 46:(1) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (2) Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, (3) though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
Selah (think about it)
(4) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. (5) God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day. (6) Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. (7) The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah (think about it)
(8) Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought on the earth. (9) He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. (10) "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (11) The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (NIV)
Israel is surrounded by and being attacked by wicked warring nations. The psalmist starts by reminding God of His rightful place in his life. A refuge, strength and ever-present help in trouble. The natural outcome being; there is nothing to be afraid of because God is in charge. Then something amazing happens, God speaks back! In verse 10 God says, “Be still, and know that I am God…” I have heard this used as a worship scripture. God wants you to be still. While rest and be still are in His word and for the believer, it is not what God is saying in Psalm 46. Actually, God is speaking to those wicked warring nations. He says to them, Cease and desist (be still); it is I, God, who will be exalted in victory; you do not have a chance. God speaks and says to our enemies you don’t have a chance. THAT’S THE GOOD NEWS!
If your enemy is fear or doubt, lust, depression, fatigue, sickness, loss of employment, hopelessness or addiction remind it today, “You don’t have a Chance”. Stay in faith, keep trusting your Heavenly Father and keep your eye on the prize because He will give us the victory.
Psalm 46:(1) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (2) Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, (3) though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
Selah (think about it)
(4) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. (5) God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day. (6) Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. (7) The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Selah (think about it)
(8) Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought on the earth. (9) He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. (10) "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (11) The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (NIV)
Israel is surrounded by and being attacked by wicked warring nations. The psalmist starts by reminding God of His rightful place in his life. A refuge, strength and ever-present help in trouble. The natural outcome being; there is nothing to be afraid of because God is in charge. Then something amazing happens, God speaks back! In verse 10 God says, “Be still, and know that I am God…” I have heard this used as a worship scripture. God wants you to be still. While rest and be still are in His word and for the believer, it is not what God is saying in Psalm 46. Actually, God is speaking to those wicked warring nations. He says to them, Cease and desist (be still); it is I, God, who will be exalted in victory; you do not have a chance. God speaks and says to our enemies you don’t have a chance. THAT’S THE GOOD NEWS!
If your enemy is fear or doubt, lust, depression, fatigue, sickness, loss of employment, hopelessness or addiction remind it today, “You don’t have a Chance”. Stay in faith, keep trusting your Heavenly Father and keep your eye on the prize because He will give us the victory.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Double Up!
I always hate when I read the parts of the Bible where Jesus promises that we will experience trouble in this world. I know God has a plan in all circumstances, but it would be fine with me if I could skip the difficulty and fast forward to the blessing part. This is the bottom line though; I know more of God's faithfulness in times of trouble than in times of blessing. In those seasons of difficulty and trouble some encouragement is always helpful. I have great news for YOU today, God will give us double for our trouble!
Isaiah 61:7 (The Message)says, "Because you got a double dose of trouble and more than your share of contempt, your inheritance in the land will be doubled and your joy go on forever." In the Old Testament when this scripture was written, God's people were going through a very dark time. They were being held captive against their will and mistreated by other nations. God sent this word to encourage them, and give them hope for their future. When the time came, God was faithful to His Word!
Are you going through a difficult and troubled season? Let this word bring you encouragement! He is the God of restoration-that means, He's not going to just repay you for every wrong done, but will go above and beyond and make things even better than they were before.
If we are facing challenges today or going through a time of adversity, just remember, it is always darkest before the dawn appears. Our days are destined to shine brighter because God is faithful. As we stay in faith and are obedient to His Word we'll receive double for our trouble, and see His promises come to pass!
Isaiah 61:7 (The Message)says, "Because you got a double dose of trouble and more than your share of contempt, your inheritance in the land will be doubled and your joy go on forever." In the Old Testament when this scripture was written, God's people were going through a very dark time. They were being held captive against their will and mistreated by other nations. God sent this word to encourage them, and give them hope for their future. When the time came, God was faithful to His Word!
Are you going through a difficult and troubled season? Let this word bring you encouragement! He is the God of restoration-that means, He's not going to just repay you for every wrong done, but will go above and beyond and make things even better than they were before.
If we are facing challenges today or going through a time of adversity, just remember, it is always darkest before the dawn appears. Our days are destined to shine brighter because God is faithful. As we stay in faith and are obedient to His Word we'll receive double for our trouble, and see His promises come to pass!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
THE WAITING GAME
It doesn't take very long to discover that God's timing is not always our timing. It's easy to question and wonder why you've been waiting for your breakthrough for 15 years and your neighbor got their breakthrough in 15 minutes! In the Bible, Abraham waited 20 years for his promise, and in the upper room they waited about ten days. I don't know how long you'll have to wait, but you've got to understand that God has your best interest at heart. This is really is the question of faith. Do I believe that God is who he says he is and do I believe that God will do ALL he has promised. Is God working for me? I know today that one of the motivations for me to work so hard is to provide for my wife and children what they need at the time that they need it. If that is my motivation and I am a man and God’s ways are higher than mine, then how much more God is working in my behalf!
I have always loved this scripture that I am about to share with you but I really love this translation. Maybe it helps explain the waiting deal a little better. “The Lord isn't really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake…"(2 Peter 3:9, NLT) He is being patient for our sake. He's aligning things and waiting for the exact right moment! If we'll just continue waiting with the right attitude, then at the right time, God will bring it to pass.
Remember, God is always working behind the scenes for our good. Just because we don't see any changes taking place doesn't mean they aren't happening. Stay in Faith, keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping because the breakthrough is coming for our sakes!
I have always loved this scripture that I am about to share with you but I really love this translation. Maybe it helps explain the waiting deal a little better. “The Lord isn't really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake…"(2 Peter 3:9, NLT) He is being patient for our sake. He's aligning things and waiting for the exact right moment! If we'll just continue waiting with the right attitude, then at the right time, God will bring it to pass.
Remember, God is always working behind the scenes for our good. Just because we don't see any changes taking place doesn't mean they aren't happening. Stay in Faith, keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping because the breakthrough is coming for our sakes!
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