Assurance Of Believing In The Power Of God

You ever ask someone for something and you gave them a friendly reminder and they acknowledge the reminder and when it comes to that time they respond so negatively it makes you say I never should have ask them anything and it caused a serious problem and they look at you as if nothing ever happened. Do like I did walk away with a smile and don't ask them anything anymore and watch how sick they feel on the inside when you continue to smile, and praise God....Know that you are better than people treat you and don't let the devil steal your joy. Remember Christians are more than conquerors, and no weapon formed shall prosper.

One day an individual woke up and said, "I love you." By the end of the day that same person said, "I hate you." Hate is strong, however love is stronger. Some people love to hate and there are those who hate to love. It doesn't matter to God because he doesn't have to answer to us.. Something to think about and maybe pray on. We live in a fallen world. Tags:               

Many people believe Thanksgiving is about a turkey.  Tradition states we are to give "thanks" on one particular day for an entire year.  Why one day of thanks when there are 365 days in a year?  Matthew 6: 33 says, "seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." What things will be added unto us? "Thanksgivings (blessings).  God takes care of our needs.  When we want something and get it, we usually after a period of time we sat that want aside usually not touching it again.  Is that giving thanks? Many questions can arise just thinking about what we are thankful for not just for a year but our entire lives.  Give thanks to God daily for he is our Daily Bread.

On any given day we walk pass at least fifty people a day.  How many do you actually give a smile or say hello?  Do they smile back or do they look at you as if you are a serial killer? The world we live in today is diverse in many ways.  Ethnicity, financially and spiritually are power driven sources that separates people, places and things.  Of course there are circles where people reach across these divides.  Some for selfish reasons others for moral reasons.  Whatever the reason let God be the center of your universe. Read Mark 11: 20-24  

Have you ever woke in the morning with nothing to do?  Life seems to be moving at a pace you can not keep up with or it does not pertain to your circle? Well consider this.  If you are following God it is not about you anyway stop being self-centered and become God-centered. The rewards are far greater than any reward you can receive on earth.  Stop trying to win the "Most Valuable Sinner Award."  There are too many competing for that award and you may lose more than you have to offer.  Is spending eternity in hell worth it?  

When love enters the heart it brings the sweet aroma of life. Its shared not coveted. It brightens not shadows. It calls, not deafens. It protects, it never rejects. It pleases the soul and soothes the spirit when it beackens another heart to join because love is unconditional....Tell someone you love them...Its meant for you....

When love enters the heart it breathes life into the soul.  It does not lie, cheat, hurt or steal.  Love in its pure form captures the beauty of unconditional boundaries; humans restrict love with conditions.  There are many stories of the greatest love stories ever told, none of which surpasses the love God has for the world.  God so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.  Therefore love is unselfishly giving.  God sacrificed his Son not because He loved the world more than his Son. Its because he loves and wants us to have a life with him in love forever.

How often do you ask yourself questions you already know the answer to?  How do you feel about the circumstances that brings you to the point you have to question yourself about circumstances you have the power to change? Consider your life.  What direction is it headed? 

How far do you have to fall before you realize you are falling?  A life apart from Jesus is like running an obstacle course blindfolded.  Humans have this controlling nature that they relentlessly pursue in quest of a better self-centered life. Unfortunately when this deliberate mishap occurs we find ourselves seeking peace in the bars, other people in the same condition and petty materialism that only adds to the weight of stumbling.  Anyone who takes on the mindset I see others doing the same thing should have enough sense to realize walking by sight is not the same as walking in faith. Lets' face it! we are all born with the sin DNA.  The only medicine is a daily dose of Jesus.

Satan has cleverly devised a five point plan against us.  Consider what is about to be read and use it to identify when the following five demonaic missiles land in your spiritual backyard. Doubt - Makes you question God's Word and his goodness. Discouragement - Makes you look at your problems rather than at God. Diversion - Makes the wrong things seem attractive so that you will want them more than the right things. Defeat - Makes you feel like a failure so that you don't even try. Delay - Makes you put off doing something so that is never gets done. If the question ever came up, why? now you know.

Jesus completed feeding the five thousand; And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. (Mark 6: 45) This was quiet a task for one individual when viewed through natural eyes; but when viewed through spiritual eyes one can see the power of God not only in the feeding of the five thousand but the spiritual equipping (preparation) of individuals. And when he had sent them away he departed into a mountain to pray. (Mark 6: 46) Jesus slipped away to commune with His father (our Father).  The people wanted to take Jesus by force and make him their king.  They were suffering at the hands of the Romans and their new Task Masters, the appointed not anointed priest, the Pharisees and their own unbelief. An when even ( evening) was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. (Mark 6: 47) There stood Jesus (The Light of The World) as darkness appr...

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.  For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. (2 Cor 7,8, Key Bible, KJV) Human weakness provides the ideal opportunity for the display of divine power.  The precise nature of this affliction is unknown, however in Romans 7:23 Paul identifies another law in his members warring against the law of his mind, and bringing him into captivity to the law of sin which is in his members. A common misunderstanding among many Christians is, they have no weaknesses.  This could not be further from the truth.  We humans are afflicted with weaknesses.  If we all do not have weakness then the present condition of the world would reflect that in our lives, community, homes and our churches. Paul states he sought the Lord three ...

Our Christian lifestyle defines who we are in Christ.  We who have accepted Jesus as Lord of our lives defines the moment we became separated from a life in darkness.  Perhaps at one point in our lives we were not associated with what a surrendered life is not.  A surrendered life is not giving up its' giving in to Christ taking complete charge of our lives.  When God led Moses and the Israelites out of bondage to crossing a divided Red Sea on dry ground was a defining moment in their lives. They did not know before hand how God was going to save them from Pharaoh's charging Army; yet when Moses stretch forth his arms with his staff in hand the power of God manifested in the parting of the Sea and they cross over on dry land safe and secure. When we are faced with uncontrollable circumstances in our lives do we fall in the sea of despair or do we call on God and trust he will make a way when there seems no way just as the Israelites had a defining moment in th...

A common misunderstanding among many of becoming a servant of God is many think they need to clean themselves up before God can or will use them. That is a trick of the enemy.  The truth of the matter is God can and will use anyone for his purpose. Abraham was old, Rahab was immoral, Jeremaih was depressed, David had an affair and all sorts of family problems.  Elijah was sucicidal.  Timothy was timid.  Peter was impulsive and hot-tempered. John the Baptist was an eccentric, yet God used all of these for his purpose. Consider the demon pocessed man of Gadarene in Luke 8.  Many people remember Legion.  They can speak about the swine the demons pocessed after requesting Jesus send them there instead of hell.  They also can speak of the swine drowning in the lake but what they failed to speak about is Jesus clothing the man, then teaching him before commissioning him as a preacher. The demon pocessed man lived amongest...

Now Sarai (princess) Abram's (father of a multitude)   wife bare him no children: and she had a handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. (flight) (Genesis 16: 1) Take notice in the meaning of the names.  Sarai meaning princess who has no children.  Abram meaning father of a multitude whom God in Genesis 15 blessed his seed. Hagar meaning flight ; she fled with her child. And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her.  And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. Genesis 16: 2) Some time had passed since the revelation of Genesis 15: 4 and Sarai impatiently implied that God was not keeping his promise.  How often in our lives do we take matters into our own hands that result in less than our expectations? And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her t...

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (Luke 10: 25, Key Bible, KJV) The lawyer, a scholar well versed in Scripture asked a common question; either take issue with Jesus or simply to see what kind of teacher he was.  The lawyer may also was attempting to discredit Jesus before his audience.  Often there are instances when those make claims of knowing more about the word of God than the next person they attempt to discredit them to make themselves look good. Tempted is putting Jesus to the test. He said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou? (Luke 10: 26) Notice Jesus challenges his expertise in scripture by responding with a two part question. And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. (Luke 10: 27) Whether a fourfold love (heart, soul...

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and wore no clothes neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. (Luke 8: 27) Here we find a living human being living amongst the dead.  Naked with a legion of demons inside him.  The towns people are so afraid of this man that no one would approach him.  If they saw him they would walk on the other side of the road to avoid him; some would say he is crazy. Throughout Jesus' ministry he restored those were separated from the community.  He cleanse the leapers, he gave the blind sight, he made the lame to walk, and the sinners gave their lives to God. The herdsmen witness Jesus cleanse this man and they ran and told all that was done to the people.  Many who read this unique healing remember the swine when the demons entered them and running wildly off the cliff into the lake drowning.  No many see the call of this man to ministry. Scripture te...

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And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul. (Deuteronomy 10: 12, Key Bible, KJV) God requires of us to fear him, love him, and praise him.  That doesn't seem like much to ask, does it?  Apparently these three requirements coupled with " surrender" causes humankind to carry on in their lives in a manner that probably has God scratching his head, saying Huh! People go to church, tithe, pray and all that goes with going to church.  Something is missing in many churches and that is worship.  Worship and praise are one not separate.  Teaching is a part of worship and there is to much entertaining going on in what is suppose to be God's House.  No one likes to hear this but those who obey The Gospel of Jesus Christ are bound to call things as they are without compromise. No, Christians will not be ...

The question of what is your purpose came to me at a time of distress.  Perplexed by self I realized I was straddled as my grandmother would say. God has designed for my life a plan for his purpose, not my purpose.  My purpose I learned is self-centered and not God-centered.  In other words I was attempting to control my life and using God only when I fell into divers of temptations.  The Secular Humanist would love me for that type of thinking, however it isn't Christian Theism it's rebellion. All the while God was teaching me humility and patience I withdrew as I thought.  But what was really happening I learned; God was getting me to be still.  He brought me to a place of nothingness.  In this place there were no new opportunities, no activity and it is a very uncomfortable place to be in.  Once in this spiritual wasteland I constantly wanted to know from God what is really going on, and when He finally answered me I was convicted to the c...

Do you know anyone Jesus didn't die for? If you do then you don't know Jesus.  In the book of Romans it tells us we all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. It is very dangerous for Christians to believe they are above sinning.  This does not mean Christians are perfect it means Christians are forgiven.  With so many religious beliefs of today, such as New Age, Secular beliefs are infiltrating Christianity. Obeying the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the strongest weapon available to combat sin.  Christianity is a lifestyle.

The day I entered into the military I took an oath.  Upon arrival to where I began basic training there came a Drill Sargent baking out commands; you no longer belong to yourselves.  You are now belong to me.  I will be your mother, father, brother, sister, and you lover for the duration of your training.  This Drill Instructor's job is to teach new inductees how to be soldiers in man's Army.  These instructions were life and death and if you did not live up to the standards set forth to qualify you as a solider, you were discharged dishonorably. Consider Jesus' words. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (Matthew 16: 24) Jesus further stated. So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14: 33) The day I entered man's army I forsook all to be a solider.  In God's army there is no difference.  Just like in man's army you are given cl...

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.  And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. (Matthew 28: 16, 17) Those that doubted, hesitated.  Those today that hesitated, doubt. And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and , lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world . Amen (Matthew 28: 18-20) Jesus asserts his authority by letting the disciples know he has all power and He his now in charge.  We as Christians are charged with first, obeying. Jesus commands us to go; not market, not commercialize but go.  Jesus didn't say preach when you arrive He said, "teach all nations (people).  In the world we live in the...

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: (Luke 12: 8) But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. (Luke 12:9) And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him:  but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost is shall not be forgiven. (Luke 12: 10) And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: (Luke 12: 11) For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what lye ought to say. (Luke 12: 12) In verse 8 the Lord says if you confess him before men he will confess you before the angels of God.  Plainly speaking this is an acknowledgement of following Christ. How often does this confession occur before men who are unbelievers? or men that will take your life if you speak the name of Jesus. ...

Ever notice most sermons celebrate heaven; those in attendance get high on the thoughts of walking on streets paved with gold? Peter speaks about heaven is worth suffering for. (1 Peter 1: 3-12) Quite the contrast of suffering in hell. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1: 8) It does not matter how good you are.  It does not matter how long your name has been on the church roll.  It does not matter how well you pray.  What matters is obeying the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. In many churches hell is not taught.  Why this occurs is a shameful distrust being perpetrated and the masses that follow this doctrine become aliens to Christ.  Some think they will see old friends and there will be one big everlasting party; not according to scripture. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolater...

I speak this day to the saints of God and the would be saints.  To those who labor in bondage of a type where you hate where you are in life. You look for hope.  To them that say there is no hope an in the land of the living is another tomorrow of where yesterday ended. How be it the living God created living beings to wage war against self.  Yes, self, flesh and spirit wage war in our members.  No one person's battle is of the same, however the common regonition is the battle.   We travel into enemy territory; we see the living dead, yet we continue to press because it is known there is a calmness, stillness, and peace ahead. Often we are still long enough to receive the knowledge that is needed to renew the mind.  We are given in for a moment to reflect on the substance of nothingness but we don't find what we want so we go a little further; Take a look around, for the living God is near to u...

What is the power of the gospel? there are many who boldly state the gospel is the good news; then what is the good news? many would say the good news is the gospel.  The good news is the kingdom, yet, somehow the "kingdom" is not mentioned. The power of the gospel is God's power in the name of Jesus Christ who died and rose.  He now sits at the right hand of God in "Heaven" until his second coming, when we will all not only see him, but every knee shall kneel and every tongue shall confess Jesus is Lord. (Phil 2:10) Throughout The Acts Paul and others Christians are persecuted for Christ's name.  In modern time Christians are yet persecuted for Christ.  Jesus himself was persecuted.  Therefore for 3,000 years or more Christians are persecuted, tortured and killed in the name of Jesus.  There is yet people in the world who have not heard the gospel.  There are remote areas where idol worshippers are held captive by witchcraft and they are coming...

The author of the Book of Revelation is the Apostle John (Rev. 1:1, 9; 21:2, 22:8).  The title of the book describes the content and purpose of John's writing.  The word "Revelation" means" to take the cover off," from the Greek word apokalupsis.   It is the uncovering or unveiling of the glory of Christ, and of future events (1 Thess 2:19). Revelation was addressed to the churches of Asia Minor (Rev. 1:4) specifically name in chapters two and three.  This book was written at a time when these churches were undergoing persecution and difficulty.  The two most important such periods were during the reigns of Nero in A.D. 37-68 and Domitian in A.D. 81-96. There are four views on the interpretation of the the Book of Revelation.  The first is the preterist view.  It places the events and visions described as belonging to the past, particularly to the Roman Empire of the first century A.D.  The proponents of this view explain the highly symbolic ...

In any war there will be causalities and the Christian warfare is no different.  To effectively wage war against the enemy one must be equipped with the proper weapons of war. The Christian Armor consists of: 3 weapons for endurement:  The girdle, breastplate and shoes. 2 weapons of defense:          The shield and helmet. 2 weapons of offense:           The sword and spear. Seven weapons; the number seven is God's number for Spiritual Completeness. Feet fitted with readiness.  Shield of faith which is Jesus to extinguish flaming arrows. Reminder that this battle is spiritual and must be fought in God's strength, therefore is you are not trained properly to use these weapons don't put on the armor; should put on the armor be prepared to take the offensive and fight until the battle is won. When you are in an Army there are deserters and in God's Army the deserte...

"For many are called but few are chosen." ( Matthew 22: 14) What does this scripture mean to you? The calling is a call to service as a servant for the Living God.  There are many Gods but there is only one Jesus, therefore we must differentiate when we say god. Consider what Jesus said of Saul of Tarsus before Jesus during his conversion: And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias, And he said, Behold, I am here . (Acts 9: 10, Key Bible KJV) As you see from verse 10 Jesus called Ananias by name and pressed him into service.  Jesus chose Ananias the disciple for this task and Jesus calls many of us for service; do we answer as Ananias or do we ponder the call as if something strange has come over us? or do we ignore the calling and wonder later what is happening in our life our spirit.  It's called conviction and this is a good thing.  Those that are not called do not suffer conviction they s...

I read this book titled Wounded Continent by Tom Griner. The book is about the sufferings of the African people and how God is turning their despair into hope.  This article is not a sales promotion of Mr. Griner's book, however it is about Christianity and how it is being marketed and distributed in America.  This is a brief outline of  Christianity in the West flourishes as a multi-billion dollar enterprise in contrast to Christianity in Africa. In North America we can find where Christianity is promoted on a wide scale; from Christian entertainment, Christian dating, Christian books and Christian clubs just to name a few.  You can find a Christian seminar on anything from paying your bills, divorce, and how to get rich.  As long as their is a market people will pay.   Sadly the Body of Christ in this instance is largely committed to itself.  I have heard churches promote leadership conference, there is nothing w...

One day while in route to my moms house I met a young man who shared an interesting story about his cousin. She met a man (the wrong one) she fell in love with him;  she followed him to another town.  The love of her life, so she thought, delivered her into a life of prostitution.  Devastated, heart broken and embarrassed she returned home. Life seemingly hopeless in her eyes she went to church searching for redemption and forgiveness from God.  She came dressed in the attire of the profession she desperately wanted to be delivered from.  Coming to Jesus just as we are means coming to Jesus in our present inner condition, and if this is all she had to wear who are we to judge. After church the young woman was fellow shipping and was high on the Spirit of God when a group of women gathered not to welcome her but to talk about her attire.  They approached her and told her, "who do you think you are coming here dressed like that.  Don't ever come...

Depending on the generation, Africa is a vast wasteland of endless wild animals.   A continent wealthy is resources (i.e. diamonds, rubber etc.).   There is another animal that stalks Africa known as man. For centuries Africa is the victim of robbers, rapist, and killers; robbing the land of its resources, raping the population, and killing the animals. One could contend the land and its people are cursed.   Did Africa do something so horrible God is punishing the inhabitants? On the contrary Africa is a land where God is manifesting his glorious power through the people.   The western world with its elaborate living conditions has its share of crime and greed but Africa suffers through more than anyone living in the United States could imagine. “In Zambia the life expectancy at birth has plummeted to 32 years.   It is estimated that nearly 1.2 million people in Zambia alone are infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.” (Griner, Wounded Continent, (2005), pg. ...

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. (Genesis 11: 1, Key Bible, KJV) Earth:  Put for its inhabitants. This is man's beginning attempt to unify mankind, and ends with God's new provision to unify all in blessing with Abraham's seed.  As scripture states during this epoch the inhabitants spoke one language as God intended this to be.  As plainly seen man's attempt to do what is right in his own eyes resulted in God's intervention. Babel (confusion) is placed in the days of Nimrod (rebellion); "Babel was a pointed rejection of God's instruction to "replenish the earth" (Gen 9:1).  It was a flagrant example of the corporate pride and willfulness of man.  The intent of the tower may not have been to reach heaven; the expression can refer to a tower with an idolatrous temple for heaven." (Notes from Key Bible KJV) And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and...

One sunny day I was out and about praising God; looking at the beauty of his creation amiss a world of wickedness.  I thought for a minute if it had not been for the Lord where would I be.  I began to smile when a young approached me and said. "OG" what you smiling about? I answered, "young man I'm thankful to Jesus for not giving up on me when I was just about to give up on myself.  Please understand my young friend nothing compares to peace that the Lord gives. He studied for a moment and replied, "Man you walking!" I said, "yes, and so are you.  Consider this some people don't have legs, yet you and I are standing isn't that a blessing."  The young paused for a moment again, then he bellowed, "OG you don't understand, I bet I have done more than you!" I prayed away the perplexed spirit that was trying to intervene.  I asked him his age, he replied, "I'm twenty-five, why? I smiled and said, "I've bee...

The first Ark came during Noah’s time.   Those days were not different than today; evilness prevailed throughout the land.   In another word, man does what is right in his own eyes, yet God is in charge and no matter what is looks like to the physical eye, God sees for his eye is spiritual thus he see the righteous and the unrighteous.   God has a plan for all. These are the generations of Noah:   Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. (Genesis 6:9, Key Bible KJV) Do not misunderstand perfect.   Here the word means completeness.   Scripture does tell us there is none perfect except Jesus; however, this does not mean Noah is or was sinless.   Scripture states, “The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” (Genesis 6:11, Key Bible KJV)   Noah lived in a violent world yet Noah walked with God. “And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had...

When I was down and out and didn't know which way to turn, God looked upon me and said, "I am the way follow me." My friends and family turned their backs on me and said there was no hope of me ever becoming anything, but God came to me and said, "I'll be your friend to the end," that changed my life and now I praise him all the day long. I received several calls from potential employers with job offers only to learn I didn't get the job, however, God said, "I have a job for you if you continue to believe I will supply your every need," all during my unemployment he paid my rent, fed me, and kept money in my pocket. When I couldn't sleep at night.  I laid awake with tears in my eyes because trouble was all around me.  Jesus came to me and said, "Come unto me and I will give you rest."  Now sleep is peaceful and He told me, "Weepth endure for a night but joy comes in the morning." I rejoice cause trouble don't l...

To get to heaven turn right and go straight.  Why not left; because Jesus said follow me, therefore the directions are clear.  Turn from your ways on the left. Turning right ensures the correct path, however like any journey preparation is to be made for a successful and productive travel. "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him." (John 3: 1,2 Key Bible, KJV) Nicodemus was such a man who was at the intersection seeking directions to the kingdom.  Speculation is given to why Nicodemus came to Jesus at night.  To put it plainly, that is when his journey began.  He received an answer. "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." (John 3: 3, Key Bible, KJV) The...

Who motivates you? What motivates you? Why are you not motivated? When are you motivated? Where are you motivated? Look around right where you are now.  Are conditions evil? turn evil around is spells Live. Jesus said he came so that we have life more abundantly.  

Do you know the story of Ananias and Sapphira? They are husband and wife who lied to the Holy Spirit and God killed them.  That's right God killed them.They were bad examples of sharing. Christians were selling their belongings and bringing them to the Apostles.  The Apostles would give to everyone according to their needs.  Ananias and Sapphira sold their land but kept part of the profits for themselves.  There is nothing wrong with this because they had the right to do whatever they desired because they are the owners.  The problem was that when they gave the portion, they gave as if they gave all.  Attempting to deceive the Holy Spirit caused their death.  God will not be mocked.  (Acts 5: 1-11) God requires a tenth in tithes.  How often have we given a portion of the tenth for whatever reason? Do you not consider that lying to God? Do you not consider this disobedience.  "Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me.  But ye s...

Many are confessing how tired they are of one thing or another. People, places, and things only give you temporary joy. The time comes when you grow tired, and sleep does not cure your restlessness. No, don't check your sugar, check your spirit. Don't take a pill, come into the will of God .