" MY DESIRE "

Top Of The Morning To You,

Well here we are again another week has come
and gone, and Lord Willing all is well with you and
those you care much about. This week we will be
discussing " Desire " so strap in and let's see what
we can uncover in the next few moments.

" Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will
give you the desires of your heart " (Psalm 37:4).


What's your heart's desire? Is it for Financial or
Material gain, or something else? My greatest treasure
in life besides my family is knowing the Lord Jesus
Christ as my Personal Savior. I believe that we are
late in the fourth quarter before the Lord Jesus Christ
returns. Now, wives the Word Of God tells you " Yet
your desire will be for your husband " (Gen.3:16).
What does this scripture mean to you, our desires can
travel many directions, so we must stay grounded in the
Word of God. I'm of the mind that we must always do
our homework before acting on our desires. In today's
world we truly must be mindful of the decisions we make.

To desire is to long or hope for;
A sincere desire to please God will result in an alignment
of your desires with the Father's. When we become
Christians we should become passionate about the things
that God loves and we should detest what God detests.
Listen, if you love the Lord, you will hate evil. Learn to
love God's ways and despise evil in all of it's ugly forms,
not only the apparent sins but also the socially acceptable
ones.

Left unchecked, wrong desires will result in wrong actions
and will eventually turn people away from God.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" GOD'S JUDGMENT "

It's truly good to see you again, how was your time off

yesterday? Were you able to reflect on the true meaning

of the Memorial Day observance here in the United States?

This weeks message is one of great consequences to many

so for your own good please open up your heart and your

mind.

The major purpose for the return of Jesus, known as the

Second Coming is to judge people for how we've lived on

earth. On judgment day those of us who accepted Jesus and

lived his way will be raised to eternal life and those who rejected

Jesus and lived any way they pleased will face eternal punishment.

God's judgment is a indisputable fact and it will be directed towards

the wicked. God will unleash his fury towards those who do not know

Him. I suspect that the unsaved around the world will be grieve

stricken ed when they realize that they have chosen the wrong side.

Can you imagine the horror accompanied by much regret, in knowing

that it will be too late to switch sides. Now, we don't know exactly

when it will happen, but we know that no one will be able to flee their

final encounter with Jesus Christ.

God allows unbelievers to remain for a while. God's judgment of all

people is coming. We are to make ourselves ready by making sure

that our faith is sincere. Just as the Roman Army and our Military

today. We use our weapons for authority and judgment. Our

punitive measure is swift and we like to think just. Jesus' sharp,

two-edged sword represents God's ultimate authority and judgment.

God's message regarding judgment: (1) Evil will certainly be punished;

(2) Those faithful to God have hope for a new future; (3) God is

sovereign in human history; (4) God's ultimate purpose is to

establish his eternal kingdom. With what's going on in the

world today we should be very careful how we treat others.

Any nation that mistreats people who obey God will be chastened.

We should always be vigilant and stand up for God's people.

God promises a final judgment, a day of world-wide destruction

( Revelation 20:12-15). To be spared from judgment, recognize

that you have sinned, that you and I unfortunately are sinners.

We must also reconcile that our sin will bring judgment, that we

cannot save ourselves, and that only the Father Himself can

save us. Please reconcile that we are not guaranteed five

minutes from now, so now is the time to settle where you will

spend eternity. Do you have a personal relationship with

Jesus Christ?

Until Next Time...

Jim

" DISHONESTY "

I'm so glad that you're able to join me this week
and please forgive me as last week we experienced
technical difficulties. Now, this weeks message is
all about " DISHONESTY ".

Some time ago we touched on what happens to
us when we tell a lie. Today we're going to dive
into dishonesty. " DISHONESTY " : Is the lack
of honesty or integrity. I believe that we should
walk in honor.

Are you dishonest, or untrustworthy, it's vital
that you're not looked upon as a deceptive person.
This implies an intent to mislead and commonly
suggests a false appearance, and or double-dealing.
Listen, how we react to a moral dilemma can often
expose our true motives. Are you more concerned
about getting caught than doing what is right ? If
you are worried about getting caught, you are
probably in a position that is less than honest. Let
your fear of getting caught be a warning to do right.

Dishonesty is a burdensome sin one might want
to avoid. It always seems easy to cheat if we think
no one else is looking. But dishonesty affects the
very core of a person, it makes one untrustworthy
and I have a major problem with anyone that I
can't trust. Even the smallest portion of dishonesty
contains enough of the poison of deceit to kill your
Spiritual Life. If there is any dishonesty in your life,
tell God about it now. Dishonest people soon begin
to believe the lies they construct around themselves.
Then they lose the ability to tell the difference
between truth and lies. By believing your own lies
you deceive yourself, you will alienate yourself from
God, and you will lose credibility in all your relationships.
Let's be clear in the long run, honesty wins out.

Final Points: God looks down upon all forms of
dishonesty. Not only does God hate dishonesty, but
we are told that it works against us - others no longer
trust us, and we cannot even enjoy our dishonest gains.
It is wiser to be honest because " The Righteous will
escape from trouble " (Prov. 12:13).

Sinful talk is twisting the facts to support your claims.
Those who do this are likely to be trapped by their own
lies. But for someone who always tells the truth, the
facts - plain and unvarnished - give an unshakable
defense. if you find that you always have to defend
yourself to others, maybe your honesty is less than it
should be.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" SHE SHALL BE CALLED WOMAN "

My Very Best To You,

This weeks message is one of Respect and
the understanding our wives/women. Men
we are to live with our wives in an understanding
manner. Show her honor as a fellow heir of the
grace of life.

She shall be called WOMAN. The Father forms
and equips men and women for various tasks, but
all of these task lead to the same goal - Honoring
God. Man gives life to woman; Woman gives life
to the world. Each role carries exclusive privileges;
their is no room for thinking that one sex is superior
to the other. Guys are you hearing me....

" You husbands in the same way, live with
your wives in an understanding way, as with
someone weaker, since she is a woman; and
show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace
of life, so that your prayers will not be
hindered " (1 Peter 3:7). Let me address this right
from the beginning, men when I say this I'm speaking
to myself also. Men we need to get this right, we must
start treating the woman as well as the adolescent
females in our lives as Christ does. How often do you
hear a man say that he's just not respected at home?
Listen men especially those of you who are believers
in the faith. A changed life in Jesus Christ speaks
loudly and clearly, and it is often the most effective
way to influence a family member. After all, this
formula has been working since the beginning of time.
The " Ideal " woman is my wife, we are going on 43 years
of marriage in the Fall. Have you recently looked at your
wife, I mean really looked? Well I truly have a winner,
she is a woman of strong character, overflowing generosity,
and much wisdom. We raised three children and we have
nine grandchildren. I'm not afraid to say that I have a
Proverbs 31 wife. I'm very sure that if we all look, we can
see a woman of strength.

Men we are to honor women and we are to avoid
improper attitudes toward them by treating them as
family members. I know theirs something in us that
makes us want to turn our heads to look at a woman
walking by. We are taught that it is wrong for a
person to have sex with someone other than
his or her spouse (Exodus 20:14). But Jesus
said that the DESIRE to have sex with someone
other than your spouse is mental adultery and
therefore is sin. If men see women as fellow
members in God's family, they will protect them and
help them grow spiritually.

God made man and woman, and some women held
very important positions in the Body Of Christ. Now,
Paul speaks of a woman named Phoebe, who was a
Deaconess in her Local Body ( her Church). Paul brings
to our attention that she was a True Servant in every
sense of the word, WOW, what a tribute. She was justly
respected in the Body Of Christ. This provides evidence
that women had important roles in the early church.
So men let's get it right and teach our son's to respect
woman.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" HE'S MY SHIELD "

Good Afternoon all, this weeks message is all
about trusting our God. Do you have the confidence
to know that you know that our Lord will always be
there for you. Unfortunately we live in a world in a
society that's known to be violent.

In every situation take the shield of faith
(Eph. 6:16). As Christians we must always be
mindful that we are in a fight for our lives. We are in
a war against persistent forces of evil in the world.
Whether we are resisting temptation or battling fear,
etc. God has promised to fight with and for us as we
obey him. A SHIELD: Protective devise used in battle.
It can also be defined as a broad piece of defensive
armor carried on the arm of a warrior.

Have you heard from God recently? Well, God
the Father came to Abram in a vision and said to him,
" Do Not Fear". I wonder, is there anything that you
are in fear of ? I believe that there are many things in
this world that can cause one to be fearful. Listen up,
when you fear what lies ahead, remember that God
will stay with you through difficult times and that he
has promised you great blessings. As mentioned before
He has promised to never leave us nor to forsake us.
As children of God we should not fear anything as He
already promised that no weapon formed against us
will prosper.

God is a shelter, a refuge when we are afraid. He
is our protector and he will carry us through all the
dangers and fears of life. We must trade all our fears
for faith in him, no matter how intense our fears. To
do this we must " dwell " and " abide " with Him
(Ps. 91:1). If we do this we will be kept safe from
the worries of the world. Every prayer I make is a
prayer of faith. " As for God, His way is blameless:
the world of the Lord is tested; He is a shield to
all who take refuge in Him " (2 Sm. 22:31).

He guards us just as a mother bird protects her
young by covering them with her wings. I would
imagine that he guards us in the same manner that
we protect ourselves or our children. God's protection
has a far greater purpose than helping us avoid pain;
it is to make us better servants for him. Listen, if His
eye is on the sparrow He's always watching you.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" WHAT IF GOD DIDN'T KEEP HIS WORD "

Well here we are another week has come and gone.
Are you a person of your word and does it bother you
when another does not always tell the truth? I have a
problem when I can't trust one's word to be true.
Especially those in my sphere of influence. I know that
Jesus Christ walked this earth with Truth and Honor,
and every word He spoke was true.

"Now if it is not so, who can prove me a liar,
And make my speech worthless" (JOB 24:25)?
Please take notice; Salvation cannot be earned, but
God gives it freely. I'm of the belief that a great
number of us have heard of Jesus Christ and some
just refuse to believe. We don't know the day or the
hour, but Jesus is coming soon and unexpectedly.
As a believer this is good news to those of us who
trust in God, but a terrible message for those who
have rejected him and stand under judgment.
" Yes, I am coming quickly ". Something to
ponder, would Jesus' sudden appearance catch you
off guard? Quickly means at any moment, and we
must be ready for him, always prepared for his
return.

When we become Christians, we receive the
Holy Spirit. God's presence in our lives is certainly
proof that we really belong to him. If we didn't
believe, if we didn't have faith that everything
Jesus Christ said was true then where would we be.
Satan deceives people by offering a clear imitation of
the real thing. Pride and Conceit were the Devil's
downfall, and he uses pride to trap others. " What
is desirable in a man is his kindness, and it is
better to be a poor man than a liar
(Proverbs 19:22). God uses a number of approaches
to send His messages to people in the Old Testament
Times. Our God spoke to Jacob in a dream (Gen. 28:10-22);
He spoke to Isaiah in visions, and he spoke to Abraham and
Moses personally (Genesis 18; Exodus 31:18). The Father
had revealed himself by speaking through his son,
Jesus Christ. When we know him, we have all we need to be
Saved from our sin and to have a perfect relationship with
God.

I for one believe every single word in the Bible is true.
Listen, when you feel down, you may find it difficult to give
thanks. Take heart - in all things God works for our good
if we purpose (Romans 8:28). Thank God, not for your
problems, but for the strength he is building in you through
the difficult experiences of your life. You can be sure that
God's perfect love will see us through. What If God Didn't
Keep His Word, Then Where Would We Be.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" MY SPEECH IS MOTIVATED BY "

Two of my nine grandchildren are spending some
time with my wife and I over their Spring Vacation.
It's always my pleasure being with the boys and it
always amazes me just how much of me is in them.
Some of the things that I say and do, my grands
repeat. Always remember " What we do in
moderation our Children will do in excess ".
So please be mindful what you say and do, now it's
important what you put into their hearts and mind.

Share your Spiritual experiences, as your children
and your children's children are your legacy. I'm
blessed to see my grandchildren grow; my oldest is
19 years old and is successfully navigating his way
through college life. It was important for me to tell
my children how the Lord has been paramount in my
life. You see your stories will form the foundations of
your Children's belief in God. I challenge everyone in
my sphere of influence about daily reading of the Word
of God.

God speaks to us through his recorded word in the
Bible and we should be in awe by every word. Now, I'm
sure that the Lord still speaks directly to some, the Bible
records conversations to give us insights into his character.
" My Bible tells us that our God is the same yesterday
today and forever". Listen, we have the wonderful
privilege of talking to God, but God answers us
differently - through His written Word and the guidance of
his Holy Spirit. We can receive this guidance by seeking
after God. As people of God we must be mindful that making
up or even spreading false rumors are strictly forbidden by the
Father. The Word of God says Gossip, Slander, and bearing
false witness does much harm. Gossip is destructive and
causes problems. Even if it's not you to initiate the lie, you
become responsible if you pass it along: Don't circulate
Rumors; As Christians we should squelch them.

Our words can reveal stuff about us, now let's be honest.
Unfortunately our speech can sometimes be disingenuous.
At times our words are right and pleasing to the Lord, but at
other times they can be hurtful and destructive.
When our speech is motivated by Satan it is full of:
Earthly Concerns and Desires; Nonspiritual Thoughts and
Ideas; Selfish Ambition; Bitter Jealousy; and Evil. Now
God and His Wisdom: Righteousness; Consideration
for Others; Submission; Mercy; Peace; and Love For
Others.

OK, It's time to be real and a time to listen up. Some of
us love to talk, and one might even say that we love to hear
our own voices. When we speak too much and listen too
little, we impart to others that we consider our ideas to be
much more important. Be mindful of how much you talk
and how much you listen. Don't be overwhelming in your
speech. It's better to listen more than those around you.

Until Next Time...

Jim