THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO BE MORE THANKFUL!

THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO BE MORE THANKFUL.

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
     Today, and this week we need to ask for more and be thankful, but be more thankful for all we have.
Tomorrow is thanksgiving and if the opportunity avails itself today or tomorrow, please remember the ones less fortunate.
    Our ministry, Church Under A Bridge, works with people who are homeless or have less than most.  It is at this time of year I would ask if you have anything you can donate or wish to donate a night in a hotel, or donate a meal, anything to please contact me and I will meet you with you precious gift.  Yesterday some of us took survival blankets, firewood, clothing and blankets to our people in tent city and it unbelieveable how much they appreciate the acts of good will.
     No scripture today, I shared it yesterday in Matthew 17, I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me water, etc............
    If you can assist just let me know. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Is it your belief or your unbelief? Matthew 17:14-21 (continue)

Good morning friends!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!
  Did you think about the verse yesterday?  I was hungry-you fed me; I was thirsty-you gave me water; I was a stranger-you took me in; I was naked-you clothed me?  How open is your charity?  Is it only open at your convenience?  Or is it open always, each day?
     Unbelief does not mean you don't believe in Jesus - just as the disciples were told by Jesus - you don't believe you have the power that Jesus had on earth.  You do!  You can heal, you can go forth boldly! 
     The disciples had been given the authority to do the healing, but they had not learned how to apply the power of God.  Jesus was frustrated with the unbelieving and unresponsive generation.  His disciples reflected the attitude of that people, as we reflect the attitude of our generation.
   Jesus was not so much criticizing the disciples as much as he was encouraging them.  Telling them you have the authority, just use it.  Jesus goes on to say if they had the faith of a mustard seed they could tell a mountain to move and it would move.
   Think about this mustard seed - it is usually 1 to 2 mm (tiny) when it is planted.  However, under the right conditions, it will grow quite large.  Look at this verse:
Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version (KJV) ³¹ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

³² Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

   So, here is what I am getting out of this.  The mustard seed is tiny, yet when germinated and cultivated it becomes great!  So, then must our faith.  Also, if you will study the mustard seed, if it is plowed under (as they do in vineyards) into the soil, it becomes a green fertilizer which aids the growth of the other plants.
     So, what I am seeing in my mind is this.  My faith, tiny as a mustard seed, will grow (through the help of God) to large proportions, and will become a "fertilizer" which will cause growth in others. So the word of God will spread, and spread, and spread.  How little is my faith, how much I need to grow!!
    May you be as a mustard seed, your growth leave a wake of seeds, left to germinate and bring forth great things for the kingdom of God.  p.s. I watched a movie last night "Jerusalem Countdown" which is a Christian movie.  You can see it on netflix.  Worth the watching.  Love you all.
  In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny
 

Matthew 25:34-36 Will you? (part 2) 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   Some of us are like eggs.........(why? at the bottom)
I had a strong concern yesterday and it lingers yet with me this morning.  When I woke, my thoughts went to the people, men and women, who we have that are living on the streets with a freezing cold front here and getting colder.
   I spoke to this in my other blog, JohnnyBdaily is you wish to view it.
     Matthew 25:34-36 New King James Version (NKJV) ³⁴ Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: ³⁵ for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; ³⁶ I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
   Sometimes, we, who have a home, a car, a job, an income, fail to look at our "neighbor" who is struggling.  It is easy to say, well they chose that life, it is their fault.  For some, yes, for many others NO!
   Some were introduced to alcohol or drugs and did so as an experiment. Then got hooked.  We, the "fat" American society tend to look down on these people, yet we are hooked on eating.  Is not overeating wrong?  Pastors in the pulpit point fingers at drug addicts, alcoholism, smoking, sexual immorality, prostitution, yet they are overweight and in poor shape.  Is not our body the temple of God?  Shouldn't we keep the temple clean?  Yet do we? 
    1 Corinthians 6:19   Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?²⁰ For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
   What can you do to help the needy?  First, become their friend and see their need.  Share your faith by your walk, don't force Jesus on them.  Jesus did not make people follow Him; people just saw something special in Jesus and wanted what he had.  You are made in HIS image, may you do the same and let others follow you to Jesus through your walk.
   Oh, why are some like an egg......because they are no good to anyone until they are broken!  Sometimes this relates to our lives. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny
 
 

HURRY! NO!!!- slow down-take time (part 2) James 1:19

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
   H U R R Y !  As I traverse the hills and valleys of life my understanding tends to become less and less. The more I learn, it seems, the less I know.  BUT, this I do know and believe--one nasty and vicious word is HURRY!
    Don't HURRY, take time, practice your LISTENING with someone today, tomorrow, in the future.  James 1:19 tells us how to respond to the trials of life.  (part 1 at JohnnyBdaily)
      We are to be doers of the word, not just hearers.  Look at James 1:21-26 -- ²¹ Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.  
 ²² But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
  ²³ For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;
  ²⁴ for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
  ²⁵ But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.
²⁶ If anyone among you^[b] thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.

   I challenge you to take time, don't hurry, but take time to examine this scripture.  Receive the word which will save your soul. If you hear only you deceive yourself as the scripture states a man sees himself in a mirror and then when he goes away forgets what kind of man he was.  I can look in a mirror and take pride in my looks and proclaim what kind of person I am, but when I walk away--that image is gone.
     Verse 25 tells us works were done by faith and actions are necessary to affirm our inner change.  The dead body offers no breath; the live body breathes.  So is the dead in Christ and the alive in Christ.  The dead, ones not saved, have a useless religion; whereas the alive in Christ carries forth the word of God and will be blessed in what he/she does.  Where are you today?  Are you quick to hear or quick to speak?
    Take time my friend, take time!!  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny

Tares vs good seed - Matthew 13:24-30 (part 2)

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
   For several days now I have been sharing about faith brings about good deeds or works.  Allow me to extend this a tadbit further.  If Jesus is truly in your heart you will want to do good deeds for others. It will not bring strife, but jubilation in your soul, your heart, to assist others.  We should, and need to build relationships with others.
     Matthew 13:24-30  Jesus interprets this in verses 36-43.  The field is the world, not the church.  The sower of the good seed is the Son of man, or Jesus Christ, who will also be the final Judge who evaluates the fruit.
    The gospel is to be sown where lost people are and where converts need to be made in the world.  Jesus, as Lord of the harvest, directs this sowing process.  The children of the kingdom are saved believers of the church, who are Christ's true followers.  The harvest is the end of the world and the reapers are angels who play a decisive role in the final judgment.
    The fire represents hell, or the lake of fire, the destination of all unbelievers and false prophets who deny Christ.  The righteous shall enjoy the eternal kingdom of their Father (GOD)!
   How often do we tout the first part of  Romans 6:23   "for the wages of sin is death" yet we forget the latter part of this verse: "but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Why do we do this?  Do we think we can scare the "hell" out of someone and they will turn to Christ - eternal life.  If you wish to quote this verse, why not quote that "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ?"
    Do you gather bees with honey or vinegar?  Oh, gasp, step back - hmmm - now that is food for thought.  Quite Bible thumping - start walking the walk of Jesus.  More will see, more will come. When Jesus walked the earth, at the beginning of his ministry, some of his disciples would tell others "come and see."  This is what we want to convey to the world - "COME AND SEE!"
   In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
(go to JohnnyBdaily - part 1)

I see your faith by your works! (part 2) James 2:18

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
     Yesterday the topic was faith without works.  Did you understand what James is saying, and then it was reinforced in Matthew?  Let us look at James 2:18 today.

James 2:18  King James Version (KJV)    ¹⁸ Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

    Take a look at Romans 3:27-28:

²⁷ Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
²⁸ Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Many religions require specific duties that must be performed to make a person acceptable to a god.  Christianity is different in that no good deed that we do will make us right with God.  Nothing we can do, no amount of achievement or personal goodness will close the gap between God's moral perfection and our imperfect daily performance.
   Good deeds are important; they don't give us eternal life; we are saved by faith!!  Faith is simply believing Jesus is God's son, sent to be crucified and shed His blood for our sins, and our acceptance of HIM - period!!
    Saved by faith!  Why faith?  Faith alone: a. eliminates the pride of human effort (faith is not a deed we do); b. faith exalts what God has done, not what we do; c. faith admits that we can't keep the law or measure up to God's standards (we need help); d. faith is based on our relationship with God, not our performance for God.
   Do you have F A I T H ?
In Christ's Love and Grace
  Johnny
(part one-www.johnnybdaily.blogspot.com)

James 2:17 (part 2) Deeds of faith or selfishness?

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   Look at James 2:17 in 3 different versions of the Bible:
James 2:17 New King James Version (NKJV) ¹⁷ Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
James 2:17 New International Version (NIV) ¹⁷ In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
James 2:17 King James Version (KJV) ¹⁷ Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
     When you do deeds of loving service you are verifying your faith in Christ.  Deeds are not a substitute for faith, but fruit of your faith.
   In Matthew 7:15-20  Jesus teaches about fruit in people's lives.    False prophets were common in Old Testament times.  They prophesied only what the king and the people wanted to hear, claiming it was God's message.  Jesus indicates that false prophets were just as prevalent in his time.  False teachers are just as common today, Jesus says to beware of those whose words sound religious but who are motivated by money, fame, or power.  You can tell who they are because in their teaching they minimize Christ and glorify themselves.
       People who teach us the word of God can be false prophets.  We need to evaluate teacher's words by examining their lives.  Just as trees are consistent in the kind of fruit they produce, good teachers consistently exhibit good behavior and high moral character as they seek to live out the truths of Scripture.
     We are all subject to sin, and we must show the same mercy to others that we expect for ourselves.  When Jesus is talking about worthless trees in the above scripture, he is talking about teachers who deliberately teach false doctrine or mold it to fit their selfish mode of living.
     Don't just walk in blind faith of the teachers, walk in a state of awareness and observe the teacher's motives, the direction they are taking, and the results they are seeking.

Love you all. In Christ's Love and Grace
 Johnny

James 2:14-16 (part 2) Faith without works?

Good morning all. God is good, all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
  So, did you show mercy where mercy was needed yesterday?  Today has some mercy, but we will talk about faith. James 2:14-16  ¹⁴ What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
 We all have faith, albeit, that faith may be in many different things.  Here we are talking about having faith in God, a believer.  This verse is talking about the difference of head knowledge and heart knowledge.  Many can claim to have faith and what he/she may have is intellectual knowledge - agreeing with a set of Christian teachings.  If so, then this would be an incomplete faith.
   Notice, James states that a "man say he hath faith" in contrast to a "man who has faith."  There is a difference between one who "possesses" and one who "professes" faith.
  "Can faith save him?" This may give a wrong impression, James is not asking about faith in general, but that type of faith which one has who makes claims without producing fruit.  Ex: I have a tree in my backyard, I can call it a fig tree all I wish, but if it does not produce figs - is it a fig tree?  So what James is asking here, is what faith does he have?  A professing faith (by mouth only) or a possessing faith (seen by his/her deeds)?
    James agrees with Paul in that true saving faith results in a changed life as evidenced by works. (Eph 2:8-10)  
¹⁵ If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
¹⁶ And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
   When Christians say empty phrases without actually helping those in physical need, "what doth it profit?"  How many words do you need to say to fill a hungry stomach?  There are not enough words, so now what will you do?
     Feed them or tell them they will be okay?  You make the call!  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
part 1 go to:  johnnybdaily
 

Lawbreaker? Merciful? (part 2) James 2:10-13

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   This morning let us look at James 2:8-13 and consider what James is saying.  ¹⁰ For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.       Offend in Greek is ptaio, which literally means to stumble or trip.  James is saying our motives may be pure and that sin appears accidental.  The result - guilty of all - which contradicts salvation by works.  Since all men are "guilty before God", salvation is by grace through faith. (Eph 3:8-9)
  ¹¹ For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
    What James is saying here is that if we fail in one area we have failed altogether, we are law breakers.  Just like the basketball player who has a chance to make the winning goal.  If it rolls off the rim or if it does not even hit any of the rim - he still failed to make the goal. What? then is there no hope?
   ¹² So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
     This phrase is saying continue speaking and continue doing.  Doing what? God's work.  Why? Just look at the next phrase: as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.  The verb here in Greek is mello, which means about to be, indicating immediate judgment.  As Christians we should conduct ourselves as if judgment is within the next hour, or the next minute, at any moment.
    Law of liberty indicates being judged by a court of mercy, assuring us we are free from the bondage of sin (through Jesus Christ).
       ¹³ For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
     What is this saying?  Simply this, if you show no mercy, then no mercy will be shown you. Remember the man who was forgiven his debt?  Then he went out and would not forgive the debt of a man who owed him?  Let this not be you, let mercy reign in your soul and may you be merciful unto others.   Share the good news of salvation with others, so they will not experience judgment with no mercy.  May God reign in your life! Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
  Johnny

Are you keeping the royal law? James 2: 8,9 (part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of James 2: 8,9.
Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
   Well?  Did you think about favoritism, aka discrimination? Do you favor someone whose appearance is more appealing than once whose appearance is not so appealing?  Hmm! Thoughts to ponder!
   James 2: 8,9 today goes back to the law. ⁸ If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,”^[a] you are doing right.  ⁹ But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
 The royal law means "law that is truly royal in its quality" (R.C.H. Lenski, The Epistle of Hebrews and James, p. 570)  The definite article is absent in Greek, indicating that quality is emphasized.  It is royal or kingly in its relation to other laws.  Jesus said that this and the first commandment are so fundamental that on them "hang all the law and the prophets" (Mt. 22:40).  An individual "loves" himself irrespective of financial or social status.  We should love others in the same manner.  When we practice the law, we do well; it is beautiful.
   Verse 9: The secular view of success assumes that favoritism must be employed if we are to climb the ladder of success.  James warns that if we follow this attitude, if we accomplish the climb to success and it is purely secular, this is sin in God's eyes.  Convicted by, in Greek the word is elengcho, which means to point out the guilt or fault in others.  Convicted by the law----
   The law is not the Mosaic law, but the "royal law," the law of love, go back to Matthew 22- love the Lord your God with all..............; and #2 love your neighbor as.........!
   If we show favoritism or discriminate then we, in fact, show an absence of true law and an absence of the royal law.  Tomorrow we will continue on with James 2:10-12.
  Have a really great day in the Lord Jesus Christ. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny

Are the poor in the world, rich in faith? James 2:5-7

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   James 2:5-7. If you will read this in the King James Version:

⁵ Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
⁶ But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
⁷ Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
   James is saying here that God chose the poor of this world; that Christian paupers possess secret riches both in their present faith and in His eternal kingdom.
    In verse 6 the word  "despised", in other versions "dishonored" comes from the Greek atimazo, which involves attitudes and shameful treatment.  As example is when Jesus was "dishonored" by the Jewish leaders. 
   Then as you read on "oppress" refers to the arrogant flaunting of governmental authority over Christians, as tyrants over helpless peasants.  James has Jewish officials in mind when he says they " draw you before the judgment seats (Greek- kriteria).  Acts 9:2 where Saul traveled to Damascus with official letters to arrest Christians, testifies to the authority which Rome handed over to the Jews.  The "judgment seat" speaks of the local court.
   Going on to verse 7, not only do they despise the poor and oppress Christians, but the rich direct their assaults against the LORD  Himself. "They blaspheme" (Greek- blasphemeo) or "speak evil against" that worthy name by the which ye are called.     
     Now, let us apply some of this to our life today.  Is the name of God, Jesus, Holy Spirit being dishonored, today, in America?  Around the world?  Yes, ACLU fighting to remove crosses on private property because it is "offensive" to some. Whoa up!  Military chaplains are not supposed to pray in the name of Jesus!  Huh?  Are we dishonoring God?  You can answer this with a prominent and resounding YES.  Sounds like we are on the long black train headed for hell doesn't it?
   Then as you read on, verse 6 where Saul (later Paul) had authority from Rome to arrest the Christians.  Then go before the local court.   Pastors speaking out for God, the Word of God, the Bible, in England have been arrested for "hate speech."  What?  You have got to be kidding!  A pastor in England, who took words from the Bible, talking against homosexuality, was arrested for a hate crime.  Then go to court, the court of liberal judges, non-believing judges, and you can guess what your sentence is - guilty!
    The rich, aka political figures, famous, etc, don't wish to waste their time with us, the middle and lower class.  They pass laws that hurt us, but they are exempt from.  Teacher's are penalized on their social security, EPA laws causing many workers to lose their jobs, Obama Care causing crisis in lost insurance for many (and he says "sorry"), yet they, the politicians are not subject to the laws they impose on us.  Are we oppressed?  The poor?  YES!  And do these people speak highly of God, or dishonor God?  Probably dishonor God, because they wish to speak and be "politically correct."
    Are we different than the ancient days of Rome?  Only in advancement of our technology; the rules and regs of society still remain the same.  The "haves" and the "have nots" will always be separated.
    May you have a great and awesome day in the LORD.  Look not down at your burden, but heavenly to the one who lightens your load.  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
    Johnny
  

Favoritism - James 2 (cont)

Good morning all!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
   In my other blog, JohnnyBdaily, I was in James 2 and talking about favoritism.  Quite interesting.  Here are the verses  1-4:

2 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. ² For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, ³ and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” ⁴ have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

   James condemns acts of favoritism.  He also reminds us that the rich would have difficulty identifying with our Lord Jesus Christ because of His humble beginnings.  Jesus did not have status, wealth, or fame.  He was not a "have" but a "have-not" in the world.  This attitude of the "have" and "have-not" is sinful.  God views us all as equals and if He were to favor anyone it would be the poor and the powerless.

   Why is it wrong to judge a person by his or her economic status?  Wealth may indicate intelligence, wise decisions, and hard work; yet, on the other hand, it may only mean someone was born into this situation of wealth.

   If we honor someone by his/her appearances we are giving honor to "appearances" rather than to their character, their integrity.  Dealing with someone who is not as fortunate as you may make you uncomfortable, but you know what? You have troubles just like they do; all be it, it may be of a different nature.  Maybe your goal in life is to be wealthy and you choose not to associate with the "lesser individuals" you encounter.  Maybe we want the more affluent to be part of "our" group and help with money at church, at gatherings, etc.  It really does not matter.

    All of these reasons are selfish and stems from the way we view ourselves as superior to the poor person.  Pharisee!

    Another thought is that we may show favoritism to the rich as we believe that their riches are a sign of God's blessing and approval.  God does not promise this.  Jesus tells us to be ready to suffer for Him and we will have untold riches in eternity.  God will bless the faithful; but to show favoritism toward these people is wrong and selfish.  Again - Pharisee!

   If you say Jesus Christ is my Lord and Saviour, then you must live as he requires, showing no favoritism and loving all people regardless of whether they are rich or poor.  What is the first commandment Jesus gave?  To love the Lord your God with all...................; yes! And the second? To love your neighbor............!  Yes!  Can you do this and show favoritism?  I think not!

  In Christ's Love and Grace

     Johnny

 

 

What inheritance will you leave behind? (cont.)

Hello all! Welcome.  These thoughts are continued from www.johnnybdaily.blogspot.com and Nov. 9, 2013 date, what inheritance will you leave behind?

    First;  Ephesians 6:17   Living Bible (TLB)

¹⁷ And you will need the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the Word of God.
   In our Christian life we battle daily the evil forces of fallen angels lead by satan.  To be prepared, we must depend on God's strength and use every piece of his armor.  Here, Paul is counseling the church and all Christians, the body of Christ, everywhere.  The whole body needs to be armed and fight with the strength and power provided by the Holy Spirit.

  Second;   2 Corinthians 2:17  Living Bible (TLB)

¹⁷ Only those who, like ourselves, are men of integrity, sent by God, speaking with Christ’s power, with God’s eye upon us. We are not like those hucksters—and there are many of them—whose idea in getting out the Gospel is to make a good living out of it. 
     This is telling us we need to separate from the world, stay close to God, and we should not spread the word of God just for monetary gain, but out of sincerity, out of integrity, and being led by the Holy Spirit, to bring others to salvation.  Just remember, we cannot save others, but we can share with them the path of salvation; God does the saving through Jesus Christ His Son.

   And finally;   James 1:22   Living Bible (TLB)

²² And remember, it is a message to obey, not just to listen to. So don’t fool yourselves.
   Here is the tough part - TO OBEY!  It is important to listen to what God's word says, but it is much more important to bey it and to do what it says.  Do you?  I mean, do you really?  I slip daily, probably hourly, however, I have to keep remembering I am a Saint who sins, thanks to my salvation through Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour.  
    How do I measure this in my life?  Measure by the effect it has our your behavior and your attitude.  Do you put into action what you have studied?
    Okay, let us recap here.  First, put on the armor God has provided for us.  Then, separate yourself from the world, but a person of integrity and make a living of sharing the word of salvation.  Finally, study the word and be not just readers or hearers of the word, but doers of the word as well.
    Your legacy, my friend, is to share the priceless word of God to your family and neighbors, opening the door of salvation to all you encounter.  Love you all.
    In Christ's Love and Grace
        Johnny
p.s. I welcome your comments

Can you be a Tsunami for Christ? John 3:8 (continued)

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED! 
 Can you create a Tsunami where you are?  GOD wants to make a wave of an impact through you! 
    We have to allow the spirit to move through us.  This spirit is as the wind: John 3:8

New International Version (NIV) ⁸ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

    (to hear John 3 click here)

  You, that single drop of water, have to move across the hearts of others who are willing to accept Jesus as their LORD and Saviour.  God can start a ripple effect with you that will grow and grow; however, you have to be willing.

   Jesus started out as a single drop of water, knowing what God wanted, then calling the first, the second, eventually he sent 72 out to spread the word.  Seventy-two to unite in making not a single drop of water, but a wave of an impact which turned into a Tsunami.  This is our mission.  We are involved in MISSION POSSIBLE. (because nothing is impossible with God)

   What is the first step in creating a Tsunami?  First, you have to have a relationship - a relationship with God, with Jesus Christ being your saviour.

    But how do I touch others?  Well, Jesus did not sit in his house with a sign out front saying - Hey, want to be saved?  Born again? Come see me.  NO!  He went out into the street, went to parties, went to communities, talked to people, shared HIS LOVE with many.  Jesus had something special, people could see this and they flocked to him.

    Is Jesus in your heart?  Do people want to be around you and hear the good news, see how you act and want to copy you?  If no, then what is YOUR problem?  If yes, then continue being obedient to God in leading more to salvation.

    Jesus was the original network marketing person and His network WILL lead to riches for all who follow and practice His plan.  If you read this my friend, please feel free to leave a comment, a testimony, or additional thoughts.  Thank you and may God bless you.

In Christ's Love and Grace

    Johnny