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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
FEBRUARY 2026
February 2, 2026
PART A
LOST IN THE HOUSE (Luke 15:8-10)
Sometimes one of the hardest thing to find is something that is lost in the house. Sometimes the item is inadvertently moved by another person in the house during cleaning up. Sometimes an item fell and rolled a little distance from where it fell. Sometimes we forget where we put the item in the house, so we say it is lost in the house. Sometimes the lost item is very close by us, but we just don't see it, so we say it is lost in the house. Sometime ago while in the house I was looking hard for my glasses and in frustration I asked my wife if she had seen my glasses, yes, she had seen it and said to me, it is on your face. I had on the glasses all that time. Yes, sometimes things can get lost right in the house. A friend was in his house looking for his lost shirt, only to pass by a mirror and noticed that he had on the shirt. Yes, sometimes the hardest place to find an item is one that is lost in the house. GOD bless you. (See Part B "SPIRITUALLY LOST IN THE HOUSE").
February 3, 2026
"WHEN GOD IS SILENT"
When it seems like God is quiet, it’s often a season for Faith testing, deep spiritual growth, a refining process to build trust and dependence, and preparation for something good that is about to happen. This period involves trusting God from past faithfulness, reading his word, and being persistent in prayer and fasting. (II Corinthians 5:7). Esther had this kind of faith, while she pleaded with the king on behalf of the Jews she said, “if I perish, I perish”. (Esther 4:16). While the enemy Haman was plotting against the Jews, God was working it out through Queen Esther. Sometimes we may feel like God is not hearing or answering our request, but when God seems silent He is still at work. God promoted Mordecai in the midst of his enemies. So, when you feel like God is silent, “it is then that God is carrying you!” That still small voice!
Psalm 121:7 - The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
God Bless You!
February 4, 2026
PART B
LOST IN THE HOUSE
(SPIRITUALLY LOST AT THE HOUSE) - (Luke 15:11-32)
A woman lost one of her ten pieces of silver in her house so she swept the whole house until she found it (Luke 15:8-10). "The lost has been found" says Bishop Van Bynum, Sr.
The prodigal son left his father's house and got lost far from home. He also lost all of his money due to ungodly living and had to take a job taking care of hogs and he had to eat what the pigs ate. But one day he repentently came to himself and decided he was going back home to the house of his father's love and ask for daddy's forgiveness. His father forgave him and held a spontaneous return party for him in the house. His older brother never left the house or wasted his father's money like his brother did. He was angry that his father killed a calf and held a party for his wayward brother. He angrily made his objection known to his father and complained that daddy never even killed a baby goat for him being a good boy to party with his friends. He refused his father's invite to come in the house and enjoy some veal with the family because his prodigal brother came back home safely. He could not forgive his brother or his father. Therefore, big brother was lost at the house. So near yet so far. Many people go to church but because they cannot love unconditionally and forgive, they are lost at the house. But JESUS CHRIST will forgive anyone who from the heart confess their sins to HIM like the young prodigal son did (1 John 1:9; Luke 15:11-32). Let us all learn to love one another unconditionally and forgive like JESUS so we do not get lost at the house (church) like the older brother and missed out on heaven's blessings (John 13:34-35). GOD bless you.
February 5, 2026
THE LOVE LETTER!
Some of you may have gotten love letters in your lifetime and some of you may not have gotten them. If you did or if you didn't that's fine because the greatest love letter you could ever read is the Bible. One of the ways God (Jesus) speaks to us is through the Bible. His Word (the Bible) is so powerful; sweet; comforting and encouraging. You can also open this love letter and read it as many times as you want to, and it will be a blessing to you. This love letter is lovely.
John 3:16-17 - 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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 15:13-14 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
February 6, 2026
A GUN CALLED TONGUE (James 3:1-8)
"But the tongue can no man tame. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:8). A loose tongue is a dangerous weapon, which therefore needs to be subject to the HOLY SPIRIT (GOD'S will). Tongue we have, but it MUST stay under the ownership of Almighty GOD. A loose tongue is like a pulled trigger and can become a verbal killing machine. The tongue of the believer should be a vessel of spoken healings and blessings. Once a bullet has left the gun you cannot pull it back. Once the word or words have left the tongue you cannot pull it back either. A bullet can kill someone physically, and words from the tongue can kill someone spiritually. Angry words from the tongue of a foolish person and a gun in the hands of another foolish person is a prescription for trouble. You cannot tame words gone from an angry man's tongue and neither can you tame a bullet that has left a gun. A wrong word spoken by the tongue travels with lightning speed and cannot be caught by a speeding apology. But apologize anyhow. Words gone from the tongue cannot be retrieved, so is a bullet that has left the gun. I see two types of killer tongues which are the Pistal tongue (kill with one word at a time) and the Machine gun tongue which can kill with multiple words at once. Finally, if you get angry, pray, pick up your Bible and put it over your mouth and never forget that an angry man's tongue is like a loaded gun. GOD bless you.
February 9, 2026
THE TWO SIDES OF THE TONGUE (Proverbs 18:20-24; Ephesians 4:29).
The tongue can kill and the tongue can speak life. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue..." (Prov. 18:21). The tongue can build up a person and the same tongue can tear down a person. We must use the tongue wisely (Eph. 4:29). James stated that no man can tame (bring under control) the tongue (James 3:8). The HOLY GHOST is what can help us to control our tongue that it speaks no evil. Naturally the tongue helps you to speak clearly, to chew your food, to swallow, to taste, to show affection in marriage, etc. The tongue is good in many ways, and it can be evil in other ways. We must use our tongue wisely and "... let no corrupt communication (words) proceed out of (our) mouth..." (Eph. 4:29). " ...a lying tongue is but for a moment... lying lips are (an) abomination to the Lord..." (Prov. 12:17-22). One of the six things that GOD hates is "... a lying tongue..." (Prov. 6:16-19). "Even a fool when he holdeth his peace (tongue) is counted wise ..." (Prov. 17:28). Finally, "a soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger" (Prov. 15:1). Yes, we must know the two sides of the tongue and use it positively and not negatively. GOD bless you.
February 10, 2025
“Kingdom Citizenship!”
To be a citizen of a country one must either be born in that country or obtain citizenship through a process call, Naturalization. The most important citizenship is to be a citizen of Heaven. The requirements are to:
1) Believe that Jesus was born, died, was resurrected and will return.
2) Repent, by being Godly sorrowful, turning away from that lifestyle.
3) Then you will need your (passport) baptism in Jesus name, and your (visa) being filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with tongues. Note: one can receive the Holy Ghost before Baptism (Matt. 3:11).
4) Through the power of the Holy Ghost working in you, you will be sustained and stay on track. (Philippians 2:13).
To be a “Kingdom Citizen”, your Passport and Visa are necessary for entry.
As John the Baptist (the Baptizer) continued to preach, his famous quote was, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2), this message is still true today.
Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
February 11, 2026
PART A
TEMPTATION (1 Corinth. 10: 13; James 1:13-14)
Part of the meaning of the word temptation is the desire to do or say something, especially something that is unnecessary, unwise, wrong, immoral, etc. Everyone, especially a believer will be tempted naturally and/or spiritually. Naturally some of us are tempted to join in with family or friends in their negative feelings about another without proof, to eat or drink what we know is not good for us. Some of us love to go shopping and impulsively we are tempted to buy things that we really don't need. Can I get an Amen?(smile). Spiritually we are tempted by the flesh and the devil to do or think sinful things. Thank GOD, temptation is not sin, but yielding to temptation is sin. Since JESUS CHRIST died on Calvary HE spiritually surgically cut off the sin sting power of the devil (like a scorpion or bee whose sting has been removed) and he cannot make us sin anymore. The devil can only tempt us or try to get us to sin. No need to run from a scorpion or a bee whose tail sting has been cut off (Rom. 6:12-14; James 4:7; 1 Corinth. 10:13). It does not matter how spiritual you may be, it is very important for the believer to stay prayerful and watchful in their daily living because temptation one way or another will come your way (Matt. 26:41). Finally, do not deliberately put yourself in the way of temptation. But watch and pray and be like JESUS CHRIST who was tempted in every way but HE did not yield to temptation (sin). JESUS is able to keep you and I in our hour of temptation (Heb. 4:15; Matt. 26:41; Luke 22: 31-32). GOD bless you.
February 12, 2026
FAITH!
F: First pray to God (Jesus) and believe that you will receive your request according to His will.
A: Ask for exactly what you want in Jesus Name.
I: Include thanksgiving and praise as you make your request.
T: Trust in God's timing to give you what you want.
H: Have hope while you are waiting for what you want and don't doubt.
Luke 8:25 - And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
Luke 17:6 - And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
February 13, 2026
PART B
TEMPTATION (1 Corinth. 10:13; James 1:13-15)
JESUS was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sinning (Heb. 4:14-15). HE is our ultimate example. David, who was a man after GOD'S own heart, should have returned downstairs to his prayer room when he saw Bathsheba's beautiful body, but instead he yielded to sexual temptation and sinned (2 Sam. 12:13). The Bible reminded us that "... the wages of sin is death ..." (Rom. 6:23). Thank GOD David did confess his sins and was forgiven by GOD. David could have prevented what happened, including the murder of Uriah, by not yielding to the sexual temptation. He had about seven wives at home at the time with Bathsheba.
There are many other non-physical temptations and sins that people commit such as lying with their financial giving like what Ananias and Sapphira did and lied to the Holy Ghost (Acts 5:1-11), tempted not to forgive, not to apologize when you are wrong, tempted to show malice, and to hate one another in the heart, etc. Repentance should follow all sinning. The song writer says, "yield not to temptation for yielding is sin...". Let us all pray not to enter into temptation, because the spirit is willing not to sin, but the flesh is weak (Matt. 26:41). Finally, it is not how close we can go and not sin, but how far we can stay away from sin’s temptation and shun the very appearance of evil. GOD bless you.
February 16, 2026
SALVATION (Acts 4:12)
HOW DO YOU SPELL SALVATION WITH FIVE LETTERS?
The word salvation has meanings such as to rescue, to salvage, to deliver from harm, destruction, loss or death. For us believers, it is deliverance by JESUS CHRIST from the powers of sin and eternal damnation through HIS death on Calvary and our faith in HIM. "Neither is there SALVATION in any other; for there is none other NAME (but JESUS) under heaven, given among men whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Therefore, we spell SALVATION with five letters, J E S U S. Because of our faith in JESUS, HE has changed us by HIS forgiveness love from a sinner to a saint. JESUS has salvaged us from the Adamic wreckage in the Garden of Eden and as we were sinking deep in Adam's quagmire of sin, JESUS' LOVE lifted us up out of the eternal sea of sin. Yes, when nothing else could help, GOD'S LOVE rescued us. Therefore, we conclude that SALVATION is spelled with five letters: J E S U S. GOD bless you.
February 17, 2026
"HEAVEN BOUND; MEET THE GROOM!”
When someone dies it is automatically assumed that, that individual went to Heaven. While we may assume or believe that the person went to Heaven, there are preparations that are essential to make it into Heaven. One cannot just live any how they want and automatically be Heaven Bound. The Bride (the Church) must be prepared to meet the Groom (Jesus/God). As Jesus told Nicodemus, you must be born again (John 3:7). One must be born of the water (baptism in Jesus name) and be Spirit filled (Holy Ghost) to enter into the Kingdom of God. As the preacher mentioned, “the Bride is the center of attention” so she has to be adorned and dressed a certain way. So it is spiritually, the bride's life must line up with the Word of God. To be Heaven Bound, you must be Heavenly prepared, by doing the things required to make it into Heaven. In turn, we will enjoy the benefits of eternity in Heaven with Jesus (Groom) (Rev. 21:5).
Rev. 21:7 - He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son”.
God Bless You!
February 18, 2026
THE GOLDEN TEXT (John 3:16)
The foundation of the Bible is GOD and HIS LOVE for all HIS creation, especially for all human kind. I remember as a child attending Sunday School, the main area of Scripture that we had to memorize was called the Golden Text of the lesson. That was the passage of scripture chosen as the central area of our Sunday School lesson.
The World's Golden Text of the Bible is John 3:16, which states "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". The key to this GOLDEN TEXT is GOD'S LOVE for all, Jews and Gentiles, Black and White and all nationalities of the seven continents. GOD'S LOVE is pure and it is for everyone. We must love like HE loves and we must let our love be without hypocrisy (dissimulation) (Rom. 12:9, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinth. 13:1-8). GOD gave so that we can receive everlasting life through our faith/belief, repentance, baptism calling on the NAME JESUS, being filled with the HOLY GHOST, and live a life of holiness at death or at the rapture. Finally, everyone should know John 3:16 golden text of the Bible by heart (memory). GOD bless you.
February 19, 2026
HIS EYES!
Some things in life we have seen with our own eyes, and there are many things that we will never see as long as we live, because creation is so vast. But God (Jesus) sees everything. He knows what we will need before we need it. He knows what we will feel before we feel it. He knows everything, and is always present. So, when you pray verbally or talk to God from your heart, he already see and knows what you need. He sees the smallest life form, so we know he sees us too.
Psalms 33:18-19 - Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Psalms 34:15 - The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
February 20, 2026
KNOW YOUR WEAK SPOT
DON'T FAKE IT, ADMIT IT, CORRECT IT (Heb. 12:1; Gal. 5:26).
Many of us believers have a weak or a soft spot that does not always lead to holiness. And in our thought, mind, and heart we sometimes miss the mark (sin) and have to quickly ask GOD for forgiveness. Some of our weak spot is that we find it easier to big up ourselves than to big up or encourage one who deserves to be esteemed. The Bible teaches us to "let nothing be done through strife or vain glory (don't be a glory lover) but in lowliness (humility) of mind let each esteem other better than themselves" (Phil. 2:3). We must learn and know our weak spot, which is not necessarily a sin, but it can lead to sin. The Bible tells us to "... lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset (catch us off guard) us..." (Heb. 12:1). Yes, don't fake it, just admit it and correct it. Some believers’ weak spots are they do not pray and read the Bible as often as they should during the day. Some of our weak spot is that we are very quick to judge others, while our faults are staring us in the face. The Bible tells us to "judge not... and why behold the mote (a tiny spot) that is in thy brother’s eye but considered not the beam (light pole) that is in thine own eye...". The Bible calls such a person a hypocrite (Matt. 7:1-5; 1 Corinth. 11:31). Let us all learn to examine ourselves (stand before the mirror of GOD'S word) so that we can correct our weak spot before it is too late. Then we in meekness can help others who have fallen to their weak spot to be restored (Gal. 6:1). GOD bless you.
February 23, 2026
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS (Matt. 16:24. Matt. 24:11-13).
The responsibility for your own soul is never taken out of your own hands. I was touched by the soldiers singing "I have decided to follow JESUS, no turning back...". JESUS said "if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow ME" (Matt. 16:24). Many from JESUS' day until now are turning back from following JESUS. Some due to many false doctrines and some due to the cares of this life. "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved (Matt. 24:13). No man has the knowledge of when JESUS shall return, or will be told get ready for I am coming at a specific date. Many false predictions have been given out. So let us all get ready and stay ready. JESUS encourages us to be also ready for in an hour when you think not HE can put in HIS appearance or even death can come suddenly and snatch you away (Matt. 24:44). Yes, join with me in singing "I have decided to follow JESUS, no turning back...". GOD bless you.
February 24, 2026
“GOD’S FAVOR!”
When the favor of God is on your life you won’t be liked by many, but it’s okay to be different. It’s okay to stand out from the crowd. God has not only provided us with Grace, but has given us Favor. God has warned us, that in this world you’d be hated (John 15:18-25). Even in the midst of those that dislike you, God will allow His favor to shine on you. He’ll put you in positions you may not be qualified for in man’s eyes. You’ll walk in places that only certain class of people would walk. Because when the favor of God is on your life, there’s nothing that anyone can do about it, but accept it. When we walk in obedience, faith and humility, the favor of God will overtake us even in the most challenging times.
Psalm 5:12 (NIV) - Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
God Bless You!
February 25, 2026
THE RIGHT CHOICE (Joshua 24:15-18)
THE RIGHT CHOICE IS ALWAYS GOD (JESUS) FIRST.
In life many of us have made choices and some of our choices turn out to be right and productive, and some of our choices turn out to be wrong and destructive or non-productive. Some of the choices that many of us made in life are very personal, sensitive, secretive, shameful and we will never reveal them to anyone. Some of our choices are known to others but they hurt so bad that we refuse to talk about them. Thank GOD for JESUS who knows all about our history of bad choices and HE will and has forgiven us and HE will never expose us. When we repent of our sins and give our lives to JESUS, HE saves us and makes us whole. However, after we are saved, we must always consult HIM first regarding choices to be made. If you do not consult HIM first, quite often regret will come upon you and you ask HIM to fix your bad choices. Some of the choices you will have to live with for the rest of your life. You may have heard the song "when you try everything and everything fails try JESUS". ALWAYS go to JESUS first and HE will direct your path and order your steps. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE TO CHOOSE TO CONSULT JESUS CHRIST FIRST AND WAIT FOR HIS RESPONSE. The WAIT on JESUS is never a heavy WEIGHT. (Smile) GOD bless you.
February 26, 2026
ARE YOU SIGNIFICANT TO GOD?
Are you significant (important) to God (Jesus) as He is to you? The answer is "Yes". He created us in His image and likeness, and we are the highest form of life he created. Since we are significant to God, we should obey Him and carry out his will for our lives and be workers together with Him to carry out his will in this world. All through time God has used humanity to carry out His work. He uses humanity to make great inventions to make life easier for us and He also uses humanity to help people spiritually.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
February 27, 2026
DON'T DRAW BACK (Hebrew 10:38-39; 11:6)
In an Olympic race or any real race, no one can run your race for you, and no one can finish your race for you. A person can encourage and help you, but they cannot run or finish your one-hundred-yard dash or your marathon race for you, and you get the prize. No, not in a real race. Being a Christian, we are encouraged to run with patience this heavenly race which is not a race of first, second, or third prize, but a race you run with faithful endurance to the end of the finish line (Heb. 12:1-2; Matt. 24:13). The wise man Solomon tells us that "... the race is not to the swift..." (Eccl. 9:11). JESUS tells us "... he that endures unto the end, the same shall be saved" (Matt. 24:13). "Many of HIS (JESUS) disciples went back, and walked no more with HIM" (John 6:66), because they felt that HIS teachings were "hard saying" (John 6:60). Yes, today we are living in hard, challenging, and serious times, but may I encourage you not to draw back, but live holy and faithfully to the end. GOD bless you.
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