Share His Message!
Believer, God wants to make an appeal to the unsaved through YOU! What is that message? Notice I Corinthians 5:20-21. "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." Be a faithful messenger for Jesus Christ today!
PRAYER: "Lord, show me someone today who needs your message. Give me the words to share with them. In Jesus' Name. Amen!"
Blessings!
Rex
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Worried?
Worried?
The cost of gasoline and groceries continues to climb each week. Believers are tempted to worry over these things. Yet, God reminds us not to worry . . . "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
(Matthew 6:25, 33)
Believer, seek God first and allow Him to prove that He will provide for those who trust and serve Him.
Blessings!
Rex
The cost of gasoline and groceries continues to climb each week. Believers are tempted to worry over these things. Yet, God reminds us not to worry . . . "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
(Matthew 6:25, 33)
Believer, seek God first and allow Him to prove that He will provide for those who trust and serve Him.
Blessings!
Rex
Friday, April 25, 2008
Make plans today to worship with other believers this Sunday. Hebrews 10:25 reads; "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
Plan to attend worship services with your church family this weekend. You will be blessed and others will be encouraged! Most of all, God will be glorified and praised!
Blessings!
Rex
Plan to attend worship services with your church family this weekend. You will be blessed and others will be encouraged! Most of all, God will be glorified and praised!
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, April 24, 2008
My God Specializes In Good Things
"My God Specializes In Good Things"
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father . . ." (James 1:17)
God gives good and perfect gifts. Every good and perfect gift is from God. The greatest gift was the gift of Jesus Christ, His Son.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
Thank God today for the perfect gift of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, we have been saved! Praise Our Lord!
Blessings!
Rex
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father . . ." (James 1:17)
God gives good and perfect gifts. Every good and perfect gift is from God. The greatest gift was the gift of Jesus Christ, His Son.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
Thank God today for the perfect gift of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, we have been saved! Praise Our Lord!
Blessings!
Rex
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I'm Satisfied!
I'm Satisfied!
Jesus promised His followers abundant life. "I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10b NIV) Here is a promise of super-abundant life. The greek word translated "full" means "that which goes way beyond neccesity". Life in Christ is more than just living or existing. It can be more than the norm! It is a life blessed to the fullest by Jesus Christ. A believer can enjoy each day because of a relationship with the Lord. Life is enhanced to the fullest as the believer walks daily in fellowship with God.
Are you satisfied? Are you enjoying life to the fullest? It is possible through Jesus Christ. Walk with Jesus today and experience "life to the fullest".
Prayer: "Lord, I want to experience super-abundant life, today. I thank you for your promise. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
Jesus promised His followers abundant life. "I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10b NIV) Here is a promise of super-abundant life. The greek word translated "full" means "that which goes way beyond neccesity". Life in Christ is more than just living or existing. It can be more than the norm! It is a life blessed to the fullest by Jesus Christ. A believer can enjoy each day because of a relationship with the Lord. Life is enhanced to the fullest as the believer walks daily in fellowship with God.
Are you satisfied? Are you enjoying life to the fullest? It is possible through Jesus Christ. Walk with Jesus today and experience "life to the fullest".
Prayer: "Lord, I want to experience super-abundant life, today. I thank you for your promise. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth Day
"Earth Day"
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)
"Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." (Genesis 2:15)
God created this earth and He created man. He placed man in the garden and gave him a purposeful existence that included overseeing the environment. Reminder: "It was man's sin that spoiled the pristine relationship between man and his environment" (Kenneth Matthews). Can you imagine what the earth was like before the fall of man and the curse of sin? What an awesome world in which we live!
Worship God, your Creator, today!
Blessings!
Rex
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)
"Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." (Genesis 2:15)
God created this earth and He created man. He placed man in the garden and gave him a purposeful existence that included overseeing the environment. Reminder: "It was man's sin that spoiled the pristine relationship between man and his environment" (Kenneth Matthews). Can you imagine what the earth was like before the fall of man and the curse of sin? What an awesome world in which we live!
Worship God, your Creator, today!
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Heavenly Sunlight
The chorus of the hymn, "Heavenly Sunlight" is running through my mind today. The hymn was one of my favorites that we sang at our church when I was a child.
"Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, flooding my soul with glory divine. Hallelujah, I am rejoicing, singing His praises, Jesus is mine!" Yes, Jesus Is Mine!! MY Savior! Is Jesus your Savior? He wants to be. Jesus said, "whoever comes to me, I will never drive away." (John 6:37b)
If He is your Savior, are you rejoicing and singing praises from your soul? Pause and praise Him today!
Rejoicing!
Rex
The chorus of the hymn, "Heavenly Sunlight" is running through my mind today. The hymn was one of my favorites that we sang at our church when I was a child.
"Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, flooding my soul with glory divine. Hallelujah, I am rejoicing, singing His praises, Jesus is mine!" Yes, Jesus Is Mine!! MY Savior! Is Jesus your Savior? He wants to be. Jesus said, "whoever comes to me, I will never drive away." (John 6:37b)
If He is your Savior, are you rejoicing and singing praises from your soul? Pause and praise Him today!
Rejoicing!
Rex
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Beautiful Worship
"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" (I Chronicles 16:29d)
Worship is not just for certain scheduled events. It should be a daily experience with God. The Lord invites us to come and worship "dressed in holiness". Holiness? Yes, the holiness of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:22 reads, "But now, he (God) has reconciled you by Christ's physical death through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation."
Keep an attitude of worship upon your heart all day today!
Bless Him!
Rex
"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" (I Chronicles 16:29d)
Worship is not just for certain scheduled events. It should be a daily experience with God. The Lord invites us to come and worship "dressed in holiness". Holiness? Yes, the holiness of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:22 reads, "But now, he (God) has reconciled you by Christ's physical death through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation."
Keep an attitude of worship upon your heart all day today!
Bless Him!
Rex
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Winning The Battle With Sin
"Winning The Battle With Sin"
Do you struggle with a certain sin? Here are a few reminders from God . . .
1. God will forgive any sin when we confess our sin, repent of sin and ask for God's forgiveness. (I John 1:9 reads, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.")
2. Jesus died so that you might have power over sin in this present life.
Titus 2:11-12 reads, "the grace of God . . . It teaches us to say "no" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."
Struggling? Ask God to forgive and help you today. Repent of your sin by His power and trust in His power to live godly in this day. May you experience the Victory in Jesus, today!
Blessings!
Rex
Do you struggle with a certain sin? Here are a few reminders from God . . .
1. God will forgive any sin when we confess our sin, repent of sin and ask for God's forgiveness. (I John 1:9 reads, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.")
2. Jesus died so that you might have power over sin in this present life.
Titus 2:11-12 reads, "the grace of God . . . It teaches us to say "no" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."
Struggling? Ask God to forgive and help you today. Repent of your sin by His power and trust in His power to live godly in this day. May you experience the Victory in Jesus, today!
Blessings!
Rex
Friday, April 11, 2008
United In Christ
"United In Christ"
Jesus prayed, as recorded in John 17:20-21, "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
Did you notice that Jesus prayed for future believers like you and me? He prayed for believers to be unified so that "the world may believe".
Would you say that you are united with your fellow believers? Sometimes we find ourselves in needless division and disunity. Take steps today toward restoration. By God's power, forgive them. That is what Jesus would do and wants you to do. Be an answer to His prayer today!
Blessings!
Rex
Jesus prayed, as recorded in John 17:20-21, "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
Did you notice that Jesus prayed for future believers like you and me? He prayed for believers to be unified so that "the world may believe".
Would you say that you are united with your fellow believers? Sometimes we find ourselves in needless division and disunity. Take steps today toward restoration. By God's power, forgive them. That is what Jesus would do and wants you to do. Be an answer to His prayer today!
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Reaching Others For Jesus!
Jesus commanded us to, "go and make disciples". We must be willing to consider new ways to reach new people with the gospel. CAUTION: We must make sure our ways (methods) are biblical, moral and ethical. Believers and churches can become stagnate in our witness when we are unwilling to try new ways to reach others.
Seven Steps To Stagnation by Erwin Soukup
1. We have never done it that way before.
2. We are not ready for that.
3. We are doing all right without trying that.
4. We tried it once before.
5. We don't have the money.
6. It's not our job.
7. Something like that want work around here.
Let us not become stagnate. Go and make disciples!
Blessings!
Rex
Jesus commanded us to, "go and make disciples". We must be willing to consider new ways to reach new people with the gospel. CAUTION: We must make sure our ways (methods) are biblical, moral and ethical. Believers and churches can become stagnate in our witness when we are unwilling to try new ways to reach others.
Seven Steps To Stagnation by Erwin Soukup
1. We have never done it that way before.
2. We are not ready for that.
3. We are doing all right without trying that.
4. We tried it once before.
5. We don't have the money.
6. It's not our job.
7. Something like that want work around here.
Let us not become stagnate. Go and make disciples!
Blessings!
Rex
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Fearful? Trust Your Lord!
Are you anxious or afraid? Worried about your job or the economy? Maybe a family situation or a health related problem. Psalm 56:3 reads, "When I am afraid I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?" Notice "whose word I praise" - - - "word" refers to God's words such as His promises to come to the aid of His people. Psalm 50:15 reads, "and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you will honor me . . . " What a wonderful promise!
Christian, you can trust your Lord! Ask Him to remove your fears. Trust the promises He has given you.
Blessings!
Rex
Are you anxious or afraid? Worried about your job or the economy? Maybe a family situation or a health related problem. Psalm 56:3 reads, "When I am afraid I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?" Notice "whose word I praise" - - - "word" refers to God's words such as His promises to come to the aid of His people. Psalm 50:15 reads, "and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you will honor me . . . " What a wonderful promise!
Christian, you can trust your Lord! Ask Him to remove your fears. Trust the promises He has given you.
Blessings!
Rex
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
"Blessing Upon Blessing"
How blessed we are as believers! John writes, "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" (I John 3:1) "Lavished?" Webster defines "lavish" as "to expend or give in great amounts or without limit." How blessed we are! In John 1:16 we read, "from the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another." Edwin Blum comments: "Blessings come to Christians as waves continue to come to the shore. The Christian life is the constant reception of one evidence of God's grace replacing another." (John 1:16)
May we, as believers, exclaim with joy; "I Am Blessed!!"
Grace To You!
Rex
How blessed we are as believers! John writes, "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" (I John 3:1) "Lavished?" Webster defines "lavish" as "to expend or give in great amounts or without limit." How blessed we are! In John 1:16 we read, "from the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another." Edwin Blum comments: "Blessings come to Christians as waves continue to come to the shore. The Christian life is the constant reception of one evidence of God's grace replacing another." (John 1:16)
May we, as believers, exclaim with joy; "I Am Blessed!!"
Grace To You!
Rex
Friday, April 4, 2008
Come Before Him And Worship!
Only two days until Sunday and the start of our Revival services. I am expecting a wonderful day of worship and fellowship together. Psalm 100:1-2, 4 reads, "Shout for joy to the Lord. . . worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. . . enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name . . ."
"Enter His Gates" "Enter" involves participation. Plan to join us in worship this Sunday.
"Enter" involves preparation.
Here are some tips to prepare yourself for worship this Sunday.
1. Pray for your own spiritual preparation
2. Ask God to be blessed and bless the worshippers
3. Expect God to work in our sevices.
4. Don't overwork yourself Saturday (tired believers sleep in services!)
5. Get to bed early Saturday night.
6. Sunday morning - Start your day with prayer and scripture.
7. Listen to Christian music as you get ready for services.
Try applying these simple steps of preparation for worship this week. I plan to join you Sunday and worship our Lord together.
Blessings!
Rex
Only two days until Sunday and the start of our Revival services. I am expecting a wonderful day of worship and fellowship together. Psalm 100:1-2, 4 reads, "Shout for joy to the Lord. . . worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. . . enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name . . ."
"Enter His Gates" "Enter" involves participation. Plan to join us in worship this Sunday.
"Enter" involves preparation.
Here are some tips to prepare yourself for worship this Sunday.
1. Pray for your own spiritual preparation
2. Ask God to be blessed and bless the worshippers
3. Expect God to work in our sevices.
4. Don't overwork yourself Saturday (tired believers sleep in services!)
5. Get to bed early Saturday night.
6. Sunday morning - Start your day with prayer and scripture.
7. Listen to Christian music as you get ready for services.
Try applying these simple steps of preparation for worship this week. I plan to join you Sunday and worship our Lord together.
Blessings!
Rex
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Enjoy Being Healthy!
As many of you know, my mother recently had hip replacement surgery. She continues to improve everyday. This certainly has been a reminder of how thankful we all should be for our health. Later today, I am taking her on a shopping trip (FOR A WALKING CANE!) I never thought we would take a "mother and son" shopping trip to purchase one of those!! At least, she will be graduating from the walker. How we thank God for our health. As mother says, "she is thankful that she can walk". May we all be reminded of the blessing of good health.
The apostle John wrote his friend, Gaius, in III John 3, "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well". Pray for the health of others.
Prayer: "Lord, I thank you for my good health and most of all the good health of my salvation. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
As many of you know, my mother recently had hip replacement surgery. She continues to improve everyday. This certainly has been a reminder of how thankful we all should be for our health. Later today, I am taking her on a shopping trip (FOR A WALKING CANE!) I never thought we would take a "mother and son" shopping trip to purchase one of those!! At least, she will be graduating from the walker. How we thank God for our health. As mother says, "she is thankful that she can walk". May we all be reminded of the blessing of good health.
The apostle John wrote his friend, Gaius, in III John 3, "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well". Pray for the health of others.
Prayer: "Lord, I thank you for my good health and most of all the good health of my salvation. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Blessings!
Rex
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