See, Come & Worship

Matthew 2:1–2 (NKJV)
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

These wise men were not of Jewish descent and as such they did not practice the spiritual regulations of Judaism or know intimately the God of the Jews. Yet, when they saw the star rising, as they were wise men, called "magi", (this term covered a wide variety of men interested in dreams, astrology & magic), they read the sign of the times in the sky and stopped what they were doing to seek and go after it and worship the true and living God.  This speaks directly to the Old Testament text in Isaiah 60:3 “Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn”.

This text demonstrates that God is a God of ALL people, if they would dare look up and see Him, by their own free will come to Him and choose to Worship Him because He is worthy of that honor.

This Advent season won't you see the brightness of the Glory of God in all creation, in His mercy which is new everyday, and His grace which is sufficient for your every issue and concern, and may that compel you to come into His presence, spending regular quality, one on one time with your Abba Father, and in His Divine presence, as He breathes on You and simply because of who He is may it lead you to Worship Him in Spirit and in truth, word and deed, in your everyday life.

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

DAVID WILKERSON DEVOTIONS:

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.  In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” (Jeremiah 23:5–6).

God gave the prophet Jeremiah a revelation of Jehovah Tsidkenu (pronounced Je-HO-va Sid-KAY’-noo) in a time of crisis similar to the one we face today. So, what does this mean for us, in practical terms? What is this righteousness he’s the Lord of—and how are we to know and understand Jesus in this role?  Paul gives us some insight into God’s definition of righteousness in several passages.

• “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Romans 4:3).
  
• “Faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness” (Romans 4:9).
•  “Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness” (Galatians 3:6).

Each of these verses refers to one thing that Abraham did to attain true righteousness: he believed.

Finally, Paul provides the Lord’s definition of righteousness: “[Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness” (Romans 4:20–22).

The Bible could not make this matter any clearer. Righteousness is believing the promises of God, being fully persuaded He’ll keep His word.

David Wilkerson [May 19, 1931 – April 27, 2011]

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.

A Light in Dark Places

John 1:6-9 (NIV)
There was a man sent from God whose name was John.  He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.  He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

How many accidents could be avoided if we only had a light for all our dark places?  How many people have stubbed their toe because it was too dark to see that piece of furniture sticking out?  How many accidents are there on dimly lit roads because it was just too dark to see past a few feet ahead?  

In the natural, many accidents small and large happen, because of our inability to see clearly in the dark.  Likewise, in the spiritual, many mistakes or poor choices are made when we walk in darkness, and we need the light of the Lord to help us see clearly the paths we should take.  But to first see the light, having no light in ourselves, we need to first have someone point to the light to show us the way.  In Biblical times, it was John the Baptist who came before Jesus to testify of the light that was coming into the world.  Today it is us, if we allow God's light to shine through us in our daily living, that will allow others to see God and He in turn gets the glory.

Won't you make a conscious decision to be a light in dark places, on your job, your commute, even your family?  A beacon of light shining for all the world to see; so that through your good works they see God!  

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.

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The Living Word

John 1:1-5 (NKJV)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

In the song Take Me To The King, sung by Tamela Mann, the psalmist powerfully cries out regarding the very real ups and downs and pain we experience in this journey called "real life".  She goes on to declare that we need a Word from the Lord, for only a Word from God, a Living Word is able to heal, deliver and set free.

Truth is it’s time to stop playing these games,We need a word for the peoples pain.  So Lord speak right now, let it fall like rain, We’re desperate, we’re chasing after you.

Our scripture text today, bears witness to the fact that God already sent His Word, a Living Word.  The Word came into the world over 2000 years ago, to dispel the darkness, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. [Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)].  

This season remember there is indeed a King, whose throne room you can enter any time by faith, and receive a Word for your every situation, a Word that indeed is able to dispel the darkness and confusion, and set every wounded heart free.

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.

Watchmen on the Wall

Mark 13:33-37 (NIV)
Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.  It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.  If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.  What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”

Throughout scripture we are told to wait and watch for the Lord’s second coming.  To be the watchmen on the wall, expectantly seeking Christ’s return.  Yet, how many Christians have fallen asleep at the wheel and have come down from the wall where we are instructed to wait and watch for the coming of our King . . . how many have said to their selves, Jesus is not coming anytime soon, why don’t I live like there is no tomorrow, eat, drink and be merry, do what I wanna do, do what makes me feel good.

For those getting tired of waiting and watching, feeling overlooked because it’ is as if the wicked prosper and those who claim they know God can boldly do all manner of evil and it appears they’re covered.  To you I say hold on to your faith, daily fight for your faith, for God says He is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will they also reap in due season.  Beloved the hour is sooner than you think, continue to wait and watch, for He is coming again!

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.

God will NOT give up on you!

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.  For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you.  Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.  He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.  God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Isn't it comforting to know that no matter what, God will not forsake you OR give up on you?  Think about it, we often give up on people who take longer than 3 days and 2 hours to get it together!  We shake our heads and sigh and then walk away.  But God will not do that to you!  No matter how long it takes you to conform and transform, as long as you are still trying, still pressing, still desiring the image of God, God will wait for you!

I thank God for everyone who has been adopted into God's family, I thank God for your witness and your light in this dark earth.  Although none of us are perfect, I thank God for the journey of becoming more like Him that we are on.  And no matter where your present mile marker is placed on this holiness highway, just remember, God is faithful to make sure you reach your expected end!

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.

This is your Wake Up Call!

Romans 13:11-14 (MSG)

But make sure that you don’t get so absorbed and exhausted in taking care of all your day-by-day obligations that you lose track of the time and doze off, oblivious to God. The night is about over, dawn is about to break. Be up and awake to what God is doing! God is putting the finishing touches on the salvation work he began when we first believed. We can’t afford to waste a minute, must not squander these precious daylight hours in frivolity and indulgence, in sleeping around and dissipation, in bickering and grabbing everything in sight. Get out of bed and get dressed! Don’t loiter and linger, waiting until the very last minute. Dress yourselves in Christ, and be up and about!

As Christians, daily we find ourselves toggling between two worlds, Earth, and our true home the Kingdom of God.  In earth, we are constantly bombarded with images, activities and agendas that, if we are not careful, can take our mind and emotions off our true assignment ... making God known.

This holiday season, as we look forward with eager anticipation to the celebration of Christmas, and hold dear in our hearts the promised return of our King; let us not grow weary in our well doing, and in choosing God's way over our own.  Let us not become absorbed in the gimme, gimme, mentality of Earthlings, or be consumed with their what about me mentality.  But instead, each day, Wake Up not just physically but spiritually, clothe yourself in Christ, and go about doing that which is pleasing in His sight.

To God Be The Glory

The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.