Jesus Breaks the Chains

James Cleveland No Cross, No Crown

Did You Know... Solomon builds the temple that stores the ten commandments

Did You Know

King Solomon built a temple that rest  the ark of the covenant of the Lord.  The ark of the covenant of the Lord was said to house  the 10 commandments. His father King David intended to do so but was instructed by God that it would be his son and not him. He was instructed not to build it because he was a warrior and had shed blood.  

Solomon's Temple

 

The Ark of the Covenant

 

I Chronicles 28 
 

Verse of the Week... Matthew 7:8

Verse of the Week

 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Why dont we Ask?

 

 

Why don't we ask?

^{I was speaking with a good friend of mine and I begin to listen to the problems that he was facing. And he had such a burdened spirit. The issues he was facing were no laughing matter. He had told me all the measures and resources he had used to obtain a solution. However, he never said anything about coming to God or that he was going to have to pray about it. It made me think...Why don't we ask God for help? What is it that keeps us from coming to an omnipotent father? Do we forget that our heavenly father is an omniscient God. How does having an almighty and merciful God go unused.} 

^{What I noticed is a lot of us do not believe that God will hear us. We believe that because our lives are less than perfect that our heavenly father wants nothing to do with us. That is simply not the truth.  Doubt because of sin gets in the way of Having Faith. However, it is even more the reason that we try not to sin. Sin can place separation between us and God. It is sin that causes us to look at ourselves differently. When we view ourselves differently the distance between God and ourselves becomes greater. Sin brings doubt. Where there is doubt the enemy has opportunity. Do not give the enemy opportunity. If you sin repent and ask forgiveness. We serve a forgiving God. While he forgives we should not plan on sinning. However we all sin. We will never be perfect but our strive for righteousness can be. We can learn a lot from children. Children no matter what wrong they have done will still ask for things that they wish and need. Just as the earthly father considers what is being asked from an obedient child. our Heavenly father is certainly more powerful and will make a way for his children.  Never lose sight of who you are and that God loves you. Come to God in pray and ask...you shall receive.} 

^{Matthew 7: 7-8}

 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

The Name Mali Music

Powerful song. Starting the week with worship. Have a blessed week and remember to when in need to call his name. [ Jesus ]

Faith is...

Did You Know...Paul writes 13 books of bible

Did You Know

The apostle Paul wrote 13 books of the bible. The books include:

Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon.


***He is also credited due to the writing style with possibly being the author of Hebrews***

John 10:11 Verse of the Week

 Verse of the Week

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

John 10:11

Did you know...Moses

 Did You Know

Moses led the Hebrew people out of Egypt

Book of Exodus

Verse of the Week 1 Corinthians 8:2

Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know.
1 corinthians 8:2

Indescribable by Kierra Sheard

Not By Flesh but By Spirit

Turn on your TV or listen to breaking news on the radio and you will see we are in the end times. People are feuding with each other like never before. Family members are killing each other for little to no reason. Countries are at war. It seems everybody is out for their own selfish gain. The question I hear often is why? What we need to understand is we are not at war with people. We are battling spirits and strongholds that impact the person or yourself.

Ephesians 6:12 reads:

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 

 Spirits both good and bad come in many different sources.  We often want to blame that sports figure or that rapper when really they have allowed a spirit to take hold of them. Just as they fall victim we ourselves can also. How many times have we been having a great day but someone says something we do not agree with or like and it changes your attitude immediately?  That is a spirit of frustration or anger. My Lord is the Prince of Peace so that is not of him. If it is not of Christ then it has to be of the enemy.  Also, You have to be mindful of what you allow into your home and into your heart. The enemy is a master at making the most wicked things look glamorous. That televison show that we love to watch and cant wait until the next episode...It is often filled with lust, murder, lies, profane language and deception.  We watch the shows so much that it has been an accepted norm and now the enemy has us embracing worldly values and replacing what would stood firm and believed in while reading Gods word. The truth of the matter is when people are confronted with why they like things that go against Gods word  we hear " That was then. This is a modern world".  God's expectations have not changed and you have to take the blessings with the points that require discipline in this Christian walk. 

 Luke 21:33 says

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

 What if in the same way we said this is a modern world... Christ decided to modernize his mercy, grace or even our chance at salvation. In the bible it says God does not want lukewarm followers. Spending time with Christ will give you a sense of discernment. Prayer will give you a connection with your heavenly father. 

John 10:10 says

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 

The enemy wants to steal your peace. Kill your future and Destroy your relationship with God. I have never met a man yet who said he saw the Devil first hand. But he does come to us in different ways to distract us from the purpose God has on our lives. Next time you find yourself getting angry at someone...remember that it is a spirit that is causing this persons actions. Just because they have fallen victim to it does not mean you have to. Pray for guidance and peace. When that situation has got you down and you question why...remember the enemy comes to steal your peace. He can not have what you do not choose to give him. Lastly when you are feeling influenced and being led astray from your walk with God. Pray and get in the word because the devil wants nothing more than to Destroy your relationship with God.  Live your life with the Armor of God.  

Did You Know... Elisabeth was cousins with Mary

 Did You Know

Elisabeth was cousins with Mary (Mother of Jesus) who both shared the unique bond of  being visited by the angel Gabriel and an unlikely birth. Elisabeth gave birth to John the Baptist at a very old age and Mary being a virgin gave birth to Jesus Christ.

Books to Read: Maximized Manhood by Edwin Louis Cole

My girlfriend got this as a gift for me during the holidays. It has been insightful and a blessing. Pic yours up today. It is a good read that I am sure you will enjoy.

Verse of the Week Matthew 5:14

Verse of the Week

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

  

Matthew 5:14

Did You Know...Methuselah's age

Did You Know

Methuselah  lived to be 969 years old and is the oldest man in the bible. 

Genesis 5:27

Verse of the Week 1 John 1:9

Verse of the Week

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 

 1John 1:9