Daily Focus

Our euphoria  comes from our love of the truth and our obedience to it. It does not come from the things we choose to use to generate it. Instruments, intense bodily motion, touching theatrical plays, and strategically placed lights and sound do not even come close to mimicking the joy we have in Christ. We should be so overwhelmed with joy and excitement in Christ that it never leaves us. The man made things that we introduce to create such an atmosphere not only fall short but are short lived. Notice how the N.T. worship structure commanded by God  has not changed for 2000 years. Man made worship has changed steadily. We are not to even try to achieve Christian euphoria in a man made way. We cannot accomplish  it. Nothing man made can surpass what Christ has done for us. Nothing man made can surpass what promise we have in Christ. Why even try? Live and walk in the continual  and everlasting  joy that only God can give. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like t...

There are only so many hours in the day. We only have so many years on this earth. We have to maximize our time and not spread ourselves too  thin. God is the most important thing in the world. Our faith and maturity in Him should receive the most attention in our lives. We must make the most of our time and our talents for the Kingdom. If we spread ourselves too thin we cannot accomplish this. We need to decide are we going to do a few things well or many things sub par. Make the most of your time and talents for God and His kingdom today. “ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matt. 6:33 “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Heb. 6:10 Make every moment count. Make every word mean something. Seek God first in all things. Seek to save the lost today.:) Gal. 1:3-5

The truth is so rich. It has an unending nourishment for us. It is all we need to be what God wants us to be. Everything that pertains to godliness resides in it. It is useless if left unread and unheard. It is nothing more than another other book if we let it set absent of our presents in it. God gave it to you. He wants you to be blessed by it and be His because of it. Let's hold true to it. Let's give it all our attention. Let's cherish the truth the same way we cherish grace.  “Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:5 Dive into the truth everyday. Let your life be governed by Gods word all your days. Go out and share the truth today.  Gal. 1:3-5

As soldiers of Christ we must have our waist securely fastened with the truth. Our success in battle depends on it. We do not fight against flesh and blood for material things and worldly gain. We fight against evil forces for souls. We wage a spiritual battle everyday of our lives. Our success or lack of success in this war determines what we inherit. It does not only determine what we inherit but what lost souls will inherit. All mankind is depending on us to bring them the truth and fight the same battle Christ did.  Everyday make sure to securely fasten your waist with the truth. ““And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. “” John 8:32 ““God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”” John 4:24 ‘“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”” John 17:17 “that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” 2 Thess. 2:12 Gird up your loins with the truth. It is wha...

We serve a God who has broke down all walls of separation and contention. In Christ we have peace. We have peace between us and God. In Him we have peace between all race, color, and creed. We have this peace because of the inner peace that He gives. He gave this peace through Christ so that we may be one body. This is not a peace that comes from the world and as the world gives. This is a peace from God given through Christ by His death on the  cross. Let us grab a hold of this peace. Do not let the world rob you of this peace.  Live in your  God given peace today. “ For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity.” Eph. 2:14-16 "Pea...

In times like these we need our knees. I know that what we want to happen today may not happen. We are not without hope. God is bigger, better, and more powerful than any long arm of graft, greed, corruption, sin, and man.  God has established His kingdom and brought to Himself a people whom He bought and paid for. Those people will stand justified and true in heaven no matter what may come.  God is faithful and just. He is true and good. We must not let go of that fact. We must no put our trust in sinful man. God will always be with those who are faithfully obedient to Him.  He has a plan. He worked that plan. He enabled that plan to save man through Christ despite man, time, government, politics, and the schemes of the devil. God has a plan. He fulfilled that plan. He will continue and finish that plan. That is whom we serve. That is whom we live for. Live and die by God and His word. Your vote should reflect that. No matter what todays end may bring one thing remains ...

We know it is  not if you get knocked down it is when. Christianity is  not about getting knocked down. It is  about what you do when you are knocked down. Being a Christian takes effort, work, courage, endurance, and commitment. There will be days when your faith waivers. There will be a day when your hard work seems useless and unproductive. Those trying times are when we grow the most. We can not put our faith in men. We must stand with and in God. He gave us the task, the tools, the ability, the promise, and the endless support. When you get knocked down stand up with God and fight harder for the cause of Christ.  “And the high priest arose and said to Him, “Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?” But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest answered and said to Him, “I put You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God!”Jesus said to him, “It is as you said. Nevertheless, I say to you, hereafter you wil...

We need to exhort each other so we do not grow hard hearts. We must exhort each other to grow, work, be faithful, hold fast to the traditions, and keep the word.   We must urge each other on in the Lord daily. We must charge each other to keep the faith. We must implore each other to never let go of the truth. We must exhort each other as it is called today lest we lose the faith. We must exhort each other with the word in the Lord lest we forsake all godliness. “but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” Heb. 3:13

We need to comfort and edify one another. Comforting one another is so important. We have so many daily struggles that we can become week and weary. Sometimes we fall so head long into life that we seem to be drowning in uncontrollable events. We need each other to be there and comfort us. We must comfort and edify each other in the same way and in the same manner God does. If we refuse to we may seek said comfort from another illegitimate source. That would simply further the tail spin and the desperate need for brotherly comfort. We also need to edify one another in down trodden times and every day. Let us not grow weary of edifying and comforting our brethren. Some may need more than others. We need to be there for all our brethren as God is with us. “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” 1 Thess. 5:11 Gal.1:3-5

Peace is not something feely given and easy to come by. I know our lives may make it seem as if it is. That is because Christ is the prince of peace. We must obtain peace from God. We know that by faith through our Lord Jesus Christ we receive  peace. We need to go as far as we can to preserve peace. We must not quarrel or be quarrelsome.  This is not a peace at any price. We are to try our best within the confines of righteousness to keep the peace. Keep the peace today. “But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.” Matt. 5:39-40 “And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,” 2 Tim. 2:24 “But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, know...