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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

JULY 2026

July 1, 2026

BATTLE TESTED FOR VICTORY (Matt. 16:18)
The CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (GOD) is battle tested for victory and will bounce back from every test and trial. The enemy will try to attack the church at every location and from all sides expecting it to crumble and fail, but with "CHRIST in the vessel we will smile at the storm and keep sailing on. The CHURCH is battle tested for victory. The CHURCH you and I are like a boxer who got knocked down but rises up to win the fight. The Church is built on the ROCK JESUS and it is battle tested for victory. Yes, victory is ours/yours right now. The gates of hell cannot prevail against the Church (Matt. 16:18). May I encourage you to abide in the Church and victory shall be yours (John 15:1-7). GOD bless you.

July 2, 2026

OVERCOMERS!
Whatever you are facing right now that is causing you to worry, God (Jesus) knows what you are going through and he will help you to overcome (conquer) it. So, just hang in there and continue to pray and trust God. He can do the impossible.
John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Luke 1:37 - For with God nothing shall be impossible.

July 3, 2026

EUROCLYDON (Acts 27:13-38; Mark 4:36-41)
A tempestuous wind called euroclydon. Many believers, if not all believers will experience an unpleasant day or days of strong turbulence tests, trials, or sufferings which I will call euroclydon. Your unpleasant euroclydon problems may rock you down, but you will rise again and serve the GOD, JESUS CHRIST who is our storm Stiller (Mark 4:39). The writer says "master the tempest is raging, the billows are tossing high...". The loss of loved ones and friends are many in these last days. The problems in the believers life are many, but let us not fear like the disciples (Mark 4:38), but "... take your burdens to the LORD and leave them there...". JESUS will say to your stormy unpleasant situations "... PEACE BE STILL..." and like the wind and the sea in the disciples experience your problems have to obey JESUS' commands (Mark 4:41). JESUS right now can command peace in your life. Your euroclydon may rock you hard, but it cannot rock you down. JESUS will give you peace in the midst of your storm. Don't doubt or fear, because sleeping JESUS was there for the disciples, and HE will be there for you. In GOD'S favor for you "... is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" (Psalm 30:5). So, rock with praise and worship to GOD in your euroclydon. GOD bless you.

July 6, 2026

DON'T DRAW BACK (Heb. 10:35-39; Matt. 24:13; Heb 11:6)
I recalled as an 18-year-old taking my driver's license test in Jamaica (1962), it had to be done with a stick shift vehicle. Automatic vehicle was not permitted then. I was required to drive the vehicle on a steep ramp and turn off the engine, then start up the engine and go forward without drifting backward. I failed the first time, but in my second scheduled appointment test, I used a gas and break technique to succeed. In driving every stopping will result into one of three things: 1) staying where you stop (park); go forward; or 3) reverse. The believer’s traveling in this Christian pathway must maintain their faith in a continuous motion. Every sin is a stop and repentance from the heart will make you go forward. But if you do not repent you will find yourself drifting backward, and sad to say some have put their spiritual life in reverse gear (backslide). The Bible tells us that "... the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back (backslide) unto perdition (ruin); but of them that believe to the saving of the soul" (Heb. 10:35-39; Matt. 24:13; Heb. 11:6). Let us all strive to keep going forward. GOD bless you.

July 7, 2026

“YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION!”
We were made in the image and likeness of God according to the book of Genesis. And we were all equipped with talents, gifts and abilities. We are made up of three parts: Body, Soul and Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). The most valuable part of the human race is the “soul”(money has nothing to do with it). Our soul is our true identity and will spend eternity somewhere after death. We cherish our earthly possessions; how much more should we cherish our souls. Our soul is our most prized possession and we must make sure that it’s connected to Jesus. Having a relationship with Jesus will help to prepare our souls for Heaven. Make sure that your soul is in right standing with God! The rich man possessed everything, but his soul was not in right standing with God. (St. Luke 16:19-31).
Mark 8:36 -  For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul.

July 8, 2026

CHOOSE JESUS (Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinth. 8:3-7; 1 Tim. 3:16)
Choose JESUS the one and only true one real GOD. The song writer says, "I have made my choice forever...". Some years ago, as a young man coming from a church service in Jamaica, I was confronted by a Rastafarian (people who believe that the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie was god). This man also believed that he himself was a god. In the conversation, I told him that there are many gods and lords, but there is only one true and living GOD, LORD JESUS CHRIST (1 Corinth. 8:3-7). He immediately expressed anger and came up close to me and spat right in my face. I had to wipe off the slush and went home and washed my face with Dettol (a disinfectant). JESUS CHRIST is the only true and living GOD. Salvation can only be found through faith in the name of GOD JESUS CHRIST. "Neither is there Salvation in any other: for there is none other Name under heaven... where by we must be saved" ( Acts 4:12; Acts 16:31). JESUS told Satan "... thou shalt worship the LORD THY GOD, AND HIM ONLY shalt thou serve" (Matt. 4:10). The LORD JESUS CHRIST IS GOD (Psalm 100:3; Acts 9:5; 1 Tim. 3:16). Choose JESUS. GOD bless you.

July 9, 2026

POWER!
We are not the same after we believe that God (Jesus) exists, after we repent, after we are baptized in Jesus' name and after we receive the Holy Ghost. We have Power (ability to act or produce an effect) that we didn't have before. We see things differently, we think and live differently. We abandon our old lifestyle that was not pleasing to God. When we make mistakes, we repent right away to get back in right standing with God. The Holy Ghost, the Bible, the Word of God that is taught and preached is what we depend on to direct our way of living. This Power also makes us a part of God’s family. What a privilege!
John 1:12-13 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

July 10, 2026

JESUS CHRIST IS GOD (Matt. 1:21-23; 1 Tim. 3:16; Psalms 100:3)
"... Thou shalt worship the LORD thy GOD, and HIM only shalt thou serve" (Matt. 4:10; Psalms 100:3; Acts 9:5). JESUS CHRIST is the SON of GOD, and HE is also GOD the SON. GOD THE FATHER SPIRIT who in the beginning spoke and said, "let there be light:..." (Gen. 1:3) and also spoke to the human part of HIMSELF (JESUS CHRIST) and said to HIM "let US make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness:... so GOD created man in HIS OWN IMAGE,..." (Gen. 1:26-27; Gen. 2:7). In order to make an image (statue likeness) of anyone such as Mr. Winston Churchill or Mr. Marcus Garvey, both had to be real, living, and existing or had existed. That means that in Genesis 2:7 "...the LORD GOD (JESUS CHRIST) formed man of the dust of the ground,..." to look like HIMSELF (Gen. 2:7; John 1:3; Luke 1:34). That is why when the fulness of time came, Mary could not understand how she became pregnant when she did not know a man (Joseph) ( Luke 1:34-35). The Angel Gabriel let her know that the HOLY GHOST was working upon her life. Joseph sperm had nothing to do with Mary's conception. In fact, sinful descendants of sinful Adam could not redeem us from sin. ONLY the non-sinful HOLY JESUS CHRIST could redeem man from sin. A sinner could not redeem a sinner from the Adamic sin "… GOD was manifest in flesh,” with blood (JESUS CHRIST) could only redeem man (1 Tim. 3:16; Eph. 3:9; John 1:3; Heb. 1:2, 8). Yes, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is GOD (Matt. 1:23; Psalms 100:3; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 1:8). GOD bless you.

July 13, 2026

IRON PROBLEM IN WATERS DEEP. (2 KINGS 6:1-7 ) - Elisha’s Faith Stick to the rescue.
GOD will make your iron to swim. A son of a prophet had an iron problem, because he borrowed an axe and while he was cutting down a tree to build something bigger for the LORD GOD, the iron part of the axe came off and fell into the water. He was worried and came to the man of GOD, Elisha for help, because the axe was borrowed and he needed to take control of the borrowed axe and return it to the owner. The man of GOD by faith cut down a stick and put the stick in the area of the water where the axe iron Head fell and the axe iron did swim to the top of the water and the man was able to reach out his hand and take control of the iron. Hallelujah! I believe every believer has some iron problems and some of the problems are heavily weighing them down in the waters of despair, sorrows, pains, debts, sickness, death and other bad family news, etc., etc., but I am here to tell you GOD will make your irons to swim so you can get control of the bad situations. Use your Elisha faith stick and put it where the problems are and GOD will make your iron to swim. Yes, FAITH WILL MAKE THINGS EASY. Your faith stick will bring you strength, healings, deliverance, and victory. Your restless nights will become restful again, because instead of being in waters deep with problems, GOD will make your iron to swim. GOD bless you.

July 14, 2026

"FOLLOW THE MANUAL!”
Whenever we purchase something that requires assembly, it usually comes with an instruction manual. If the instructions are ignored or not followed correctly, the assembly process often becomes frustrating and the finished product may not function as intended. The same principle applies to our lives. As believers, our instruction manual is the Bible—the living Word of God. It provides moral, relational, and spiritual guidance for every area of life. Everything we need to govern our lives according to God's Will is found within its pages. Although it takes the Holy Ghost to fully illuminate and reveal the meaning of the Scriptures, the Bible is not only for those who are saved—it is God's Word for everyone. As the Bible declares, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him….” (I Corinthians 2:14). When we follow God's instruction manual, our lives will never be the same. His Word provides wisdom, direction, comfort, correction, and the answer to every situation we face.
II Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

July 15, 2026

IT SOON BE DONE (2 Tim. 3:1,13; 1 Peter 5:10; Psalm 30:5)
The revised version of the popular Jamaican chorus says "it soon be done, all troubles and trials, when I get home on the other side... (I'm going to worship my LORD and SAVIOR; I'm going to praise HIM for ever and ever. I'm going to lift the name of JESUS. I'm going to praise HIM forever more) It soon be done...". America is in serious trouble and its people are being exposed to revenge at home and abroad because of the war. Be careful of what you eat and drink especially raw stuff, and make sure you bless everything, even water. This is not to make you fear, I'm just alerting you to be wise and careful. The Bible lets us know "that in the last days perilous times shall come..." (2 Tim.3:1). Perilous times are here. "... evil men (especially some world leaders) and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived " (2 Tim. 3:13). May I encourage you to "be ye steadfast, unmovable,) in your faith in GOD) always abounding in the work (and words) of the LORD" (1 Corinth. 15:58). Remember "it soon be done". Let us worship and praise GOD more than ever and Holy prepare for death or the rapture. GOD bless you.

July 16, 2026

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! (GOD'S MIRACLES)
We see miracles in the world everyday. Look at how the birds fly through the air with no strings attached to them, it's a miracle. Look at the clouds in the sky that look like smoke and cotton balls, it's a miracle. Look at the moon; the sun; the stars; and the rainbow; it's a miracle. Look at how the wind moves objects, it's a miracle. Look at the rain; the snow; the hail; listen to the thunder; and look at the lightning; it's a miracle. Look at the pregnant women carrying other humans inside of them, it's a miracle. Look at how the babies little faces look like family member, it's a miracle. Look at humanity, with our different skin colors; eye colors; hair colors; and our different sizes; it's a miracle. Look at the pregnant animals carrying other animals inside of them, it's a miracle. Look at how the grass, the plants and the flowers grow from the grown, it's a miracle. Look at the different fruit trees, it's a miracle. Look at the sea creatures that live under water, it's a miracle. Look at the different animals, and the insects with their unique abilities, it's a miracle. Look at the honey that was made by the bees, it's a miracle. Finally, look at the abilities God has given humanity, it's a miracle. What an Awesome Miracle working God we serve.

Genesis 1:31- And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

July 17, 2026

THE 17^th - MY DAY OF GRATITUDE TO GOD (Luke 17: 15-17)
T G B T G. T Y J (TO GOD BE THE GLORY. THANK YOU JESUS ).
I thank God for blessing me to come into this world on the 17th of the 7th month, 1944, and I say THANK YOU JESUS (TYJ). For me it is amazing that the story of the one leper returning to JESUS to tell HIM thank you is found only in Luke 17. It is only by GOD'S grace that I am alive today to write this TFTD on the 17th. Like Noah's Ark resting on Mt. Ararat on the 17th, it is only by GOD'S mercies that I am alive and resting in the arms of JESUS CHRIST right now on the 17th.
I was born on the 17th July, Annie (my wife) was born on the 17th November. We got engaged on the 17th September, 1972. We got married on the 17th March, 1973.
Today GOD has blessed me to see my 82nd birthday on this 17th July, 2026, and I say TO GOD BE THE GLORY. THANK YOU JESUS (TGBTG TYJ). May GOD bless you all and I thank you my family, my church family, and my friends for ALL that you have done for me to make this day a joyous one. I LOVE YOU ALL. Thank GOD for the 17th.

July 20, 2026

FINAL FLIGHT
As I sit in this plane many thousands feet up in the air and taking about 7 hours going from Maryland to London, I think about how much faster and higher the rapture will be. This plane is as big as a house. If the rapture comes now this plane cannot stop me from getting out. But how I get out may be a mystery. Will the plane be damaged or would I be just missing. Either way I would be getting out of here one way or another. Let us all so live holy ready, because the trumpet will sound and we shall be changed.

JULY 21, 2026

“YOUR CURRENT SITUATION IS NOT YOUR END!”

God created each of us with purpose and He already knows every challenge we will face. No matter what comes our way, He promises to give us the strength and grace we need to endure. Although life's trials can be painful, they are not permanent. Jesus reminds us in (Matt. 19:26), “With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." What may seem impossible to us is never beyond God's power.

Paul and Silas were faithfully carrying out God's assignment when they were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison. Instead of allowing their circumstances to silence their faith, they prayed, sang hymns, and praised God. Their worship invited God's power into their situation, a mighty earthquake shook the prison, opened every door, and broke every chain. Whatever chains you may be facing today—whether fear, disappointment, sickness, financial hardship, or uncertainty—remember that God is still the God who delivers. He is able to turn your darkest night into a testimony of His faithfulness. Trust Him, keep praying, keep praising, and never lose hope. Your current situation is not your final destination.
Acts 16:25-26 - “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.  And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

July 22, 2026

ELISHA'S FAITH STICK (2 KINGS 6: 1-7)
GOD is able not only to make iron to float, but also to make iron to swim (to move on top of water from one area to another). GOD used Elisha to cut down a stick and for him by faith to put the stick at the place where the axe iron Head fell into the water and GOD made the iron axe head not only to float to the top, but GOD made the iron to swim towards the water’s edge so that the man could just reach out his hand and take control of the elusive iron. When your heavy problems (financial, sickness, troubles, etc.) are sinking you in the waters of despair, don't worry, just use your Elisha stick of faith and put it where the problems are, they will resurface and swim towards you so you don't have to get wet (sweat), but just reach out and take control of what belongs to you/your needs. There is nothing too hard for GOD. HE will make your unpleasant heavy iron situations to swim towards your control (Jerem. 32:27). Yes, GOD will make your iron to swim to you. (2 Kings 6:6). GOD bless you.

July 23, 2026

REJOICE IN THE LORD!
Even though sometimes things may not be going along like we would like them to, we still have to rejoice (to feel joy or great delight) in the Lord. I heard a song recently, that blessed my soul, the lead singer said "Praise Him Through The Battle Scars", and that is exactly what we have to do. There are many challenges we have faced, we are facing and we will have to face as long as we are on the face of this earth. But we can Rejoice, because God (Jesus) has brought us through many challenges and He will bring us through any pending challenges and future challenges. So Rejoice.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

July 24, 2026

WHO IS YOUR GOD? (Joshua 24:14-17)
Do you know your GOD'S present name? Many of the children of Israel through many generations in Egypt for 430 years (Exo. 12:40) have served other gods instead of serving the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who is the only creator and the only true and living GOD. In the dispensation of grace, the name of GOD is JESUS. Psalm 100:3 states "know ye that the LORD, HE is GOD: it is HE that have made us...". John 1:1-3 let's us know that JESUS is GOD in flesh (1 Tim. 3:16) and that HE is the creator of all things (John 1:10; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:15-17; Heb. 1:1-2). JESUS told the disrespectful devil “…it is written, thou shalt worship the LORD thy GOD, and HIM only shalt thou serve" (Matt.4:9-10). Yes, every god has a name and the name of our GOD IS JESUS, through whom can one only find Salvation by faith (Acts 4:12; Acts 16:31). Choose to serve, worship, and praise the GOD whose name is JESUS CHRIST (Matt. 4:10). GOD bless you.

July 27, 2026

ADD A NEW CONTACT NAME TO YOUR PHONE. Name: GOD: JESUS CHRIST. Number: (777) 777-7777. (Psalm 34:1-22)
JESUS CHRIST is your best friend. As I sat in the Bethel Convention Center in Birmingham, England and sorrowfully thinking about my 18 months old great granddaughter having a major surgical procedure in Washington, DC and I can't be there with her, I thought about the most important friend I should have in my phone. HIS name is JESUS CHRIST. So I put a new contact in my phone. NAME: GOD, JESUS CHRIST. Number: (777) 777-7777. Recognizing that HE being GOD is also THE GREATEST surgeon and Anesthesiologist who performed the first surgical procedure on Adam in Gen. 2:21-22, I texted GOD, JESUS CHRIST a message asking HIM to take care of my baby great granddaughter. Then I decided to call the number to see what would happen and a lady with a British accent came on and said that I have dialed the wrong number. But I know that “Central is never busy". Hallelujah!! GOD'S ears are always open to the needs and crys of HIS people (Psalm 34:15). With tears in my eyes, I just wanted to "... have a little talk with JESUS. HE will hear your fainted cry...". GOD did make my baby's surgical procedure go well. TO GOD BE THE GLORY (TGBTG). Join me and put JESUS' NAME in your phone so you can walk and talk with HIM and text HIM too. GOD bless you.

July 28, 2026

“MAKE A CHOICE”
We have been given two roads to our destiny, but the decision is ours to make the right choice. Choosing the right road now, will ultimately determine where we will end up. See, this is an individual conscious decision and you are the only person that will be standing before God to give an account. “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, ….therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live”: (Deuteronomy 30:19). As the preacher said on Sunday, there will be a book and another book that has your records. Most importantly make sure that your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Choosing Jesus is the best decision!
Joshua 24:15 - And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
God Bless You!

July 29, 2026

IT IS ALL JESUS (Col. 3:17; Col. 1:18)
The only saving name is JESUS (Acts 4:12). A few years ago I ordered about 200 church calendars and because part of our church motto is "... the church is all about JESUS", I wrote for them to put those six words at the bottom of the calendars. When the calendars came the word “about” was missing from the six words and all the calendars said was "the church is all JESUS". I thought about sending the calendars back to the company and let them know that they made a mistake in the printing, but something compelled me that the new five words "THE CHURCH IS ALL JESUS" were really not a mistake, because THE CHURCH is not just all about JESUS, but the CHURCH is indeed ALL JESUS, and what I thought was a misprint was divinely done. Yes, the Church which consist of you and I must from head to toe belong to or owned by JESUS CHRIST. JESUS is the head of HIS CHURCH. HE bought us with HIS BLOOD and now HE owns us (1 Corinth. 6:20; Col. 1:18) "and whatsoever ye do in words or deeds, do ALL in the NAME OF THE LORD JESUS…” Col. 3:17). JESUS our LORD is GOD (Psalm 100:3; 1 Tim. 3:16; Acts 9:5; John 1:1-3 ). Every god has a name, and the name of our LORD GOD is JESUS (Psalm 100:3; John 1:1-3, Acts 9:5; Matt. I:23). Every father has a name, and JESUS says, "I am come in my FATHER'S NAME" (John 5:43; John 10:25). JESUS also said that baptism must be done in the father’s name (Matt. 28:19), and that name in the dispensation of grace is JESUS. JESUS says and of the SON, and every son has a name (Matt. 1:21-23). JESUS also said, and of the HOLY GHOST. Every spirit has a name and the HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT name is JESUS. JESUS said but the comforter which is the HOLY GHOST whom the father will send in my name..." (John 14:26). JESUS is the name of the HOLY SPIRIT. And every spirit functions in a name. Yes, the CHURCH is all JESUS and all must be done in HIS NAME (Col. 3:17 ). GOD bless you.

July 30, 2026

HOLD ON, DON'T DRAW BACK!
As Believers we have made a decision to follow God (Jesus). Just like we stick to other important decisions, we have to stick with God, because this is the most important decisions we can ever make. He loves us more than anyone else and takes care of us more than anyone else. He loves us so much that He let his son die in our place for our sins. So, no matter what you go through in life, Hold on to God.
Hebrews 10:37-39 - For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

July 31, 2026

THE PASTOR - THE GOD CHOSEN PASTOR - (Eph. 4:11-16; John 10: 11-16)
Is the pastor a sheep or a shepherd? Is the pastor a boss or a manager? One of the most humbling role of the pastor is that he is not the owner or boss of GOD'S sheep (members of the church), but that he is hired, chosen, and gifted by GOD to take care of GOD the SHEPHERD’S sheep. The pastor is also a sheep, but he is a lead sheep (1 Corinth. 11:1), who assumes the role of a shepherd. He manages the boss' business. Technically and spiritually the church at every location has only one shepherd who is JESUS CHRIST. JESUS said" I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth HIS life for the sheep" (John 10:11). There are scriptures that indicates the pastor as a shepherd, but in the church the pastor is assuming (takes on the duty of) the role of a shepherd. In the church the pastor is a lead sheep who oversees the needs of the sheep and assumes the role of a shepherd. There will be no title holders section in heaven, so let us down here humble ourselves and function within our title responsibilities so that GOD is glorified and not us. Yes, let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and GOD gets the glory and not us (Matt. 5:16). Pastoring is an honorable job of GOD glorifying responsibilities. All the members need to appreciate, honor, obey, and respect the GOD chosen pastor who has the awesome responsibility of watching for their souls, so that we all will be holy ready for death or the rapture, because no unrepented sins or unforgivers can enter heaven (Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:35). Finally, love and take care of your pastor. GOD bless you.

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