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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
MAY 2026
May 1, 2026
JUST A REMINDER, JESUS CHRIST IS COMING AGAIN.
(John 14:3; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessa. 4:14-18).
Drumroll, let us not lose the excitement with our full attention on the fact that JESUS CHRIST is coming again to take HIS church out of this sinful world. The two men in white garments seeing the disciples no doubt in a sorrowful focus on JESUS ascending up to heaven said to them "...this same JESUS which is taken up from you into heaven shall so come (back) in like manner..." (Acts 1:9-11). We should all in a drumroll (excited) daily holy life look for JESUS' return. The trumpet of GOD is going to blast loudly and those who die (sleep) in JESUS will be resurrected first, followed by those who are alive and holy abiding (remaining) in the church (1 Corinth. 15:51-52; 1 Thessa. 4:14-18). We are encouraged by JESUS not to let our hearts be troubled but to remember that HE went to heaven to prepare our eternal home and HE will personally come back to receive us (John 14:1-3). HALLELUJAH!!. So don't let JESUS prepare a nice nice heaven for us and we don't show up, because of sin. Remember also that no sin can enter heaven. "... not everyone that saith unto me LORD, LORD shall enter into heaven..." (Matt. 7:21-23). So let us all be holy ready for death or the rapture 24X7. GOD bless you.
May 4, 2026
CONTENTMENT
THE BLESSINGS AND JOYS OF BEING CONTENTED.
(Heb. 13:5; Philip. 4:10-19; 1 Tim. 6:6-8).
The definition of the word contentment includes a profound state of satisfaction and gratitude with no worry or complaints. Circumstances and situations should not determine our satisfaction and gratitude to GOD for what we have in this life. Neither should we be jealous looking at other people's stuff or accomplishments secretly or openly. " In everything give thanks..." (1 Thessa. 5:18). The Bible tells us that "... whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content..." (Philip. 4:10-19). Let us not forget "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out" (1 Tim. 6:6-7). Don't worry about the stuff that you don't have, just be content and remember that "... GOD shall supply all your need according to HIS riches in glory by CHRIST JESUS" (Philip. 4:10-19). In Habakkuk 3:17-18, the Bible lets us know that we should still rejoice in the LORD, and have joy in the GOD of our salvation even though things are not going well at a certain time in our lives. Finally, "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for HE (GOD) hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Heb. 13:5). GOD bless you.
May 5, 2026
“OLD MAN VS. NEW MAN!”
As new creatures, meaning born again believers, our life should reflect God who we represent. As the song writer says, “things I used to do, I do them no more, things I used to say, I say them no more, places I used to go, I go there no more, it’s a great change since I was born”. If we represent Christ we should look, act, and behave differently (sinful nature) from our old man. Another writer says, “it is hard to come in contact with Jesus and remain the same”. When Jesus went to the cross for us, He went all the way. He didn’t love us half-heartedly, but unconditionally (St. John 3:16). Therefore, since Jesus saved us, we should represent Him all the way both in our conduct, our walk, our dressing and in our conversations (Ephesians 4:7).
II Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
God Bless you!
May 6, 2026
JESUS CHRIST THE COMPASSIONATE
(John 11:35; Luke 19:41; Heb. 5:7; Psalm 147:3)
There are so many loved ones dying, and so many sufferings, tests, and trials being experienced by the believers and others. But thank GOD we serve the GOD, our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST who "...healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). JESUS is so compassionate that HE wept when HE saw Mary, Martha and friends crying over the death of Lazarus (John 11:33-35). Yes, JESUS is the caring and compassionate GOD who loves us so much, that the Bible lets us know that HE can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities (Heb. 4:15). Thank GOD FOR JESUS. One writer says, "what a friend we have in JESUS, all our sins and griefs to bear; what a privilege to carry everything to GOD in prayer...". Another writer says, "... in sorrow HE is my comfort..." HALLELUJAH, glory to GOD! Let us not worry or doubt GOD, because HE tells us "... I will never leave thee nor forsake thee" (Heb. 13:5).
Finally, JESUS' comforting words let us know that "... after that ye have suffered a while, (HE will) make you perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you... to HIM be Glory and dominion forever..." (1 Peter 5:10). GOD bless you.
May 7, 2026
THE AWESOME LOVE OF GOD!
The love of God (Jesus) is awesome (wonderful, terrific, extraordinary). Not only did he create every thing in the world and outside the world, but when man sinned he had a plan to get man out of sin. He put on flesh and called Himself his son. He healed the sick; He raised the dead; He casted out demons; and He feed the hungry. He didn't stop there, but allowed his creation to crucify Him so he could be the perfect sacrifice for their sins. HE went even further to go and prepare a place for us to live eternally with Him. What Awesome Love God has for us.
Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
May 8, 2026
IT IS A PRIVILEGE - (PHILIP. 3:7-17; JOHN 3:16)
Some words have several meanings, and the word privilege is one of them. For the believer I will define privilege as the divine gifts and opportunities from GOD so that we can repent and glorify JESUS CHRIST for sins forgiven and serve others in the love and holiness of GOD. One song writer says "what a friend we have in JESUS, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to GOD in prayer. Oh what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pains we bear, all because we do not carry everything to GOD in prayer...". The golden text or focus text of the Bible says "for GOD so loved, the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). Oh what a privilege to be able to go to heaven instead of hell. So, "... choose you this day whom ye will serve..." (Joshua 24:15; Matt. 6:33). GOD bless you.
May 11, 2026
SORROWS UPON SORROWS - (Rev. 21:4; Psalm 30:5; Rom. 8:18)
One writer says, "when peace like a river attendeth my way; when sorrows like sea billows roll, what ever my lot...it is well with my soul". There is so much bad news bombarding the believers at home and at church. But we have to stay focused on JESUS because HE will never leave us nor forsake us. HE will give us peace in the midst of our storms. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all " (Psalm 34:19). "... GOD shall wipe away all tears from (our) eyes..." (Rev. 21:4). So let us be strong, be encouraged and keep our souls well. GOD bless you.
May 12, 2026
“A HEART OF COMPASSION!"
Jesus went about doing good, even those who were cast aside Jesus showed them compassion and love. As believers we must exemplify the same love one towards another. If Jesus should charge us for the things we have done wrong none of us would make it. But thanks be to God, for loving us with an everlasting love. When the people took the woman to Jesus that was caught in adultery, they wanted to stone her, but Jesus showed compassion, forgave her, told her to sin no more and sent her on her way (St. John 8:1-11). This is not to condone sin, but to correct in love (Rom. 6:1). We can’t impress God, because our righteousness to Him is like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). Let’s have a heart of love and compassion for each other!
I John 4:20-21 - If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
May 13, 2026
THIS FIGHT IS MINE, SAYS GOD - (2 Chron. 20:15; Heb. 13:5)
GOD knows when we are overwhelmed or submerged in our struggles. HE also knows when we are getting weak. GOD wants us to be reminded and be assured today that HE will not leave us, nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5). As HE told HIS children of Judah when the enemies came in great numbers upon them, so HE is telling us when much death, illnesses, trials, cost of living, worldwide government malfunctions, tests, problems, etc. are on us in great numbers, "... be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but GOD'S" (2 Chron. 20:15). So do not fear or doubt, because GOD will give you the victory with a shout. Let us worship and praise HIM in our struggles as never before and sing our way to victory (2 Chron. 20:18-22). Relax yourself, cross your two (legs), and sleep well because GOD loves and cares for you. GOD bless you.
May 14, 2026
A CONSTANT COMPANION!
As Believers, when we are alone, we are not actually alone. We have a constant (something or someone that is reliably present or available) companion. That companion is the Holy Ghost which is in us and is our Comforter. He speaks softly when he is telling you something, so you have to listen closely. He is gentle and will not force you to do what he directs you to do. He is powerful but will not harm you, but will assist you. He is wise and will give you excellent advice. You can talk to Him throughtout the day in your mind, he can read your thoughts. He is a "real" life coach.
John 14:16-17 - And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
May 15, 2026
GOD/JESUS THE FIRST, FROM START (THE BEGINNING) TO FINISH (END).
(Gen. 1:1; Gen. 2:7; John 1:3; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:1-2).
GOD will never accept second place in this world or in anyone's life. HE is first from creation until now and into eternity. "... HE (GOD/JESUS) is before all things, and by HIM all things consist" (exist) (Col. 1:17; Eph. 3:9).
GOD/JESUS is the first:
(1) The Architect/ Designer who designs and created the world on HIS blueprint before building it (making it visible).
(2) The sculptor who created and molded man from the dirt, then HE resuscitated man with HIS breath of life (Gen. 2:7). Yes, HE is the first resuscitator.
(3) The Anesthesiologist who as the first physician/surgeon put Adam to sleep before performing the surgical procedure of removing a rib from him and made a woman/wife for Adam.
Then GOD sutured up the wound (Gen. 2: 21-22).
Today Doctor JESUS has the longest practice and is still performing surgery on man's sinful heart from the dead works of trespasses and sin unto the righteousness of GOD. (Heb. 6:1; Heb. 9:14; Matt. 6:33). Those of us who are saved are living proof of HIS spiritual Cardiologist heart changing surgery. Yes, GOD/JESUS is first from start to finish. GOD bless you.
May 18, 2026
FOR GOD'S GLORY ONLY - (1 Corinth. 10:31; Matt. 5:16)
Let us all seek to be used by GOD, so that GOD be glorified. Let us all strive to do the best in GOD'S kingdom; in HIS Church so that HE receives all the glory from us and from what we do. (Matt 5:16). The CHURCH was instituted to glorify GOD. Our testimonies should be given to glorify GOD and not ourselves. When we tell the story, tell the story to give GOD the glory. "...whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of GOD" (1 Corinth. 10:31). That means everything that we do, especially in the church, our best should be done so GOD gets the glory and praise. Yes, everything of service in the church should be done to let GOD be seen and HE looks good and gets all the glory and not ourselves. Yes, TGBTG. "Let your light so (intensively) shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father (GOD) which is in heaven" (Matt. 5:16). Please, note that it is not you to be glorified for the good that you do, but GOD only. King Herod was killed by the Angel of GOD and eaten up by worms "because he gave not GOD the glory..." (Acts 12:20-24). Nebuchadnezzar was transformed into an animal because he boasted "... is not this great Babylon, that I have built..." (Dan. 4:30-34). Both he and King Herod did not acknowledge GOD and that GOD ruleth in the kingdom of men and that GOD should get all the glory (Dan. 4:30-34). Leaders in this world and in the churches should learn from Herod and Nebuchadnezzar that it is dangerous to take GOD'S glory. GOD bless you.
May 19, 2026
"FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE"!
When God designed the first man (Adam) He added everything to man that would make the man complete. In addition, from the rib of the man, God made woman and gave the woman everything that she needed. God looked at His creation and He said it was good! Although man (human race) messed up it still doesn’t negate the fact that we are “fearfully and wonderfully” made in God's image (Genesis 1:26-27, 31).
This is a reminder that we are intrinsically valuable and intentionally designed by God, for the Glory of God! We are all created equal in the sight of God, and each of us are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Ephesians 2:10). Our affirmation is to claim who God has created us to be and that’s all that matters. Tell yourself, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made!”
Psalm 139:14 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
God Bless You!
May 20, 2026
ARE YOU ONE WITH GOD? - (John 17:21; 1 Corinth. 6:15-17; 1 Peter 1:15-17)
It is said that when a man and a woman truly love each other, that there is one or three things they will desire to share with each other easily; their money, their bodies, and their minds/thinking. True love marriage bells will begin to ring because of the desired oneness intimacy of mind, body, and friendship. A oneness begins to be established between the two. So on the natural, so is the spiritual. We can NEVER be GOD, but we must be like JESUS CHRIST. When a believer truly loves JESUS, the desire to surrender their minds, soul, body, and to be filled with the HOLY GHOST begin to develop by faith (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Corinth. 6:19-20; Heb. 11:6). One writer says, "... all to JESUS I surrender" (mind, soul, and body). Another writer says, "... Friendship with JESUS, fellowship Devine ... JESUS is a friend of mine..." (John 15:15). It is JESUS' desire that we be one with GOD in HIM and be like HIM (John 17:21). We must develop a spiritual intimacy with GOD where we surrender to HIM our minds, souls, and bodies (and even our money also). (Rom. 12:1-2). Yes, we must be holy one with GOD at death or the rapture to go to heaven, because no unrepentant sin or sinner can enter heaven. (1 Peter 1:15-16). Let us all repent and strive to be one with GOD. GOD bless you.
May 21, 2026
A PRAYER BLOCKER CALLED DOUBT!
One of the things that will block our prayers from being answered is Doubt (to be uncertain). God (Jesus) wants us to believe that He will accomplish what we ask Him. Our Faith in God's ability to do all things has to override Doubt. We should not be praying in Doubt, but we should be praying in Faith and with expectation. God is unlimited in power; He is dependable; and there is nothing that's too hard for Him to do. So, resist the temptation to Doubt when you are praying.
Mark 11:23 - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
1 Timothy 2:8 - I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
May 22, 2026
DON'T FRET - (Psalm 37:1-8; Prov. 24:19)
The meaning of the word Fret includes to be in torment; to worry; to be anxious or to be in a painful emotional strain.
To the best of my recollection I first heard the word Fret as a child seeing the sad expression on someones face who had lost a loved one or one who had experienced a bad situation personally or in their family. Consoling childhood friends would say "don't fret". We are truly living in perilous, fretful, sad, and painful emotional times. So many illnesses, sufferings, and deaths of people we know or in our families. Some government leaders in this world do not care about hurting the people with high cost of living and are causing many poor people to be hurting and fretting. These leaders know that high gas prices and other high cost of living items do not impact them. One leader says he does not care about the sufferings of the people. The psalmist David in encouraging all, especially GOD'S believers to "fret not thyself because of evildoers ... trust in the LORD, and do good; ... Delight thyself also in the LORD; and HE shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Rest (relax) in the LORD, and wait patiently for HIM..." (Psalm 37:1-8). May I also encourage you not to doubt or fear, because GOD/JESUS is always near (Heb. 13:5). So don't fret, don't fret, don't fret. GOD bless you.
May 25, 2026
GOD/JESUS THE GREATEST TEACHER. (Genesis 1:1-22).
THINK ON THESE THINGS.
If you should research who were the greatest teachers in the world, your research would mention names like Anne Sullivan, Aristotle, Maria Montessori, Emma Willard, etc. But to us believers, the greatest teacher in the world is our Master teacher GOD/JESUS THE CHRIST. GOD taught Adam and Eve how to be good parents and a good care taker of the garden of Eden environment. Today in THE CHURCH, GOD/JESUS is still teaching us how to put HIM first, to love one another, to forgive, to edify one another, to have the same care one to another, and to overcome evil by doing good (Rom. 12:21). There are approximately 11,000 species of birds in the world and GOD has taught each species how to build their nests differently. There are approximately 53,000 species of spiders in the world and GOD has taught them how to make their silk webs. My children had a pet spider they named him/her Oscar which lived outside by the front porch. Every night Oscar would put up a new web and took it down in the morning. It was amazing watching Oscar roll up the web in the morning and tuck it away out of sight. Think on the greatest teacher GOD/JESUS CHRIST and learn from HIM how to do good and not evil. GOD bless you.
May 26, 2026
"BLESSED ASSURANCE!"
We are truly blessed, as true believers we have that blessed assurance. Jesus took upon Him the sins of the entire world and provided a way of escape. In Matt. 27, Jesus went through all that humiliation, suffered, bled and died to give us a Heavenly assurance. Jesus did it for us so we can be redeemed (St. John 3:16). The simply ask is that, we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, Repent of our sins, be baptized in the name of Jesus and it’s a must that we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). Jesus provided a way of escape, but the choice is up to us to accept it. As the song writer penned it, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O, what a foretaste of Glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His spirit, washed in this blood…”. (Fanny Crosby). Thank God for this blessed assurance that we can live and reign with God forever.
I John 5:13 - These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
May 27, 2026
PAINFUL TRUTHS - (2 Sam. 12:7; Matt. 14:1-12)
Truth exposes our short comings so that we do better. However, truth causes some people to get angry and upset, while truth leads some people to repentant remorse. Some people would try hard to justify their wrongs instead of admitting their faults. Some people are grateful for the truth, while others get upset when the truth is told and exposes them. Some will even take evil drastic measures to justify their truth exposed faults. John the Baptist told king Herod the truth regarding marrying his brother's wife and Herod was very angry and had John killed by cutting off his head. (Matt. 14:1-12). Nathan told David the truth of his evil and wrong doings to Uriah and Bathsheba. David admitted his wrongs remorse fully and asked GOD for forgiveness. (2 Sam. 12:1-13). You cannot be free until you admit to the truth and don't try to justify your faults and wrong doings. The person who hates to be corrected and cover up his/her faults will not prosper (Prov. 15:10; Prov. 28:13). GOD bless you.
May 28, 2026
LOCK ONTO GOD (JESUS)!
When you Lock (to hold in a close embrace) onto something, you don't want to lose it or you don't want anyone to take it from you. We will lose many things in this life. Sometimes people will walk out on us. We lose people because of death. We lose money in making bad financial decisions and we may have some of our possessions stolen away from us. Some of these things can be replaced and some cannot. We as Believers never want to lose our relationship with God, so we have to Lock onto Him. No matter what we go through in life NEVER let go of Him.
Psalms 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
May 29, 2026
T G B T G (TO GOD BE THE GLORY) - (Acts 12:20-23; 1 Corinth. 10:31)
We are living in a time when men religious and non-religious love to be praised, and love to impress so as to get glory from others. The Bible tells us that "...the most HIGH (GOD) ruleth in the kingdom of men" (Dan. 4:32). HE ruleth more so in the church. "... whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of GOD" (1 Corinth. 10:31). One of the most disrespectful and dangerous thing for anyone to do is to take GOD'S glory or not to give GOD the glory. Taking GOD'S glory is treading upon GOD'S deity territory. GOD said "my (deity) glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images" (Isa. 42:8). The devil tried to do that in heaven and GOD put him and his followers out of heaven. (Isa. 14:12-15). When GOD'S creatures are used by HIM to do any good things and men thank, praise, commend, or honor you, etc., it is extremely important to pass on the glory to GOD by saying first "to GOD be the glory" (T G B T G). Nebuchadnezzar boasted about building great Babylon and GOD turned him into an animal because he gave not GOD the glory. (Dan. 4:30-37). Herod was killed and Worms ate him up in the presence of the people "... because he gave not GOD the glory..." (Acts 12:20-23). Let us all learn to give GOD all of the glory, praise, and honor for all that HE has blessed us to do. GOD bless you.
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