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November 1, 2024
ELECTION 2024
(VOTE: It is your civic duty)
If you are blessed NOT to be living in a dictatorship, communist, or fascist country but in a country where democracy is where all the law-abiding citizens have the right to determine their government, you should vote. Each individual voters’ choice should be the determining factor of who the president should be and not a body of people from a state. No religious cultism leaders who are controlled by the billionaires or millionaires’ money of a country should be dictating to the members of their churches who to vote for or to tell the people that if they don't vote for the candidate they want "you are not a Christian (saved)". Such dictating spirit in any political leaders or religious leaders is dangerous to democracy and can lead to civil and racist disturbances in the country if their leader loses the election. This happened in the United States of America on January 6, 2021, when a certain leader lost the 2020 election. His followers broke into the seat of the government and was calling for the vice president to hang him outside the Capitol because he did not do allegedly and illegally what the president was asking him to do.
We, who are true believers in JESUS CHRIST should put our full trust, hope, and confidence in HIM (JESUS) and not in any political leaders. However, all men and women should carry out your civic duty by voting secretly. Plea the 5th if you are asked who you voted for. It is nobody’s business who you voted for. GOD bless you.
November 4, 2024
PART B
ELECTION 2024
(VOTE: It is your civic duty)
This election is like no other. A Black woman with a Jamaican father and an Indian mother is in a tight race for the Presidency of the United States of America against a former white male President. The female Black woman graduated at the top of her class at Howard University, and attended the California Hastings Law School, recruited to the San Francisco District Attorney Office, recruited to the Office of the City Attorney of San Francisco, elected and re-elected as Attorney General of California (one of the largest states), elected the second Black woman United States Senator, and elected Vice President of the United States of America. She seems to have a consistent record of being elected as a public servant. Her opponent, however, held no prior public office before being elected President in 2016-17. He did not win the popular public vote. He won the electoral college vote to become President. This 2024 election has the eyes and ears of the world focused on us.
We who are true believers should pray for America that the right person is chosen by the popular public vote of the people’s choice and not by the body of people from the states (Electoral College). The spirit that is ruling one of the two candidates put democracy in high danger in 2024. The super rich, many racist, and many extreme evangelicals are strongly behind one of the candidates. If that candidate loses the election, we should pray hard that another January 6 like insurrection does not occur all over the United States. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. GOD bless you.
November 5, 2024
"TRUST JESUS, DON’T LOOSE FOCUS!"
During this time as we exercise our civic duty, and as people around the world watch to see the outcome of this election (USA), let’s not loose focus, but let us continue to “Trust God”. (Proverbs 3:5). As believers, let’s continue to pray everywhere that God will lead this Nation in the direction He wants it to go. Jesus said, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you”. (Deuteronomy 31:6-8). We can clearly see the scripture fulfilling in the book of Timothy (paraphrasing) where people will/have accept the wrong for right and the right for wrong (II Timothy 3).
Psalm 20:7 - Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. God Bless You!
November 6, 2024
AN ELECTION LIKE NO OTHER
Finally, the campaign is over. The people have spoken with the voice of their votes and with the Electoral college and have chosen the next President of the United States of America. Paul stated, "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men. For kings, and for all that are in authority..." (1 Tim. 2:1-2). Pray for America and for its next President.
We who are saved cannot afford to allow any leader of a country to take the place of JESUS CHRIST in our lives. So let us stay focused on JESUS CHRIST, who is the head of our lives, our GOD and our Savior. May GOD help us all and bless America.
November 7, 2024
IS YOUR CONSCIOUS CLEAR?
As Believers, in order to have a good relationship with the Lord (Jesus), we have to have a clear Conscious (marked by strong feelings or notions). That's why we have to repent whenever we think, say; or do something wrong. This keeps our Conscious clear so that we can enjoy our fellowship with the Lord and with others. If your Conscious isn't clear, it is difficult to pray to the Lord or you may not pray at all. You may feel uncomfortable praying because you feel a disconnection between yourself and the Lord. If your Conscious is clear, you feel confident when you go to the Lord in prayer. As Believers we want to have liberty while serving the Lord, we don't want to feel bound.
1 John 3:20-21 - For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
November 8, 2024
Part C
ELECTION 2024 IS OVER - (1 Samuel 8:1-22)
The great India leader stated, "If there is an idiot in power, it is because those who elected him are well represented" (Mahatma Gandhi). However, I say if the leader changes and turns from his idiotness and seeks GOD, then those who elected him are now considered geniuses, or those leaders that the honorable Mr. Gandhi called an idiot were elected by idiots also. We pray hard that GOD will sustain those of us who are HIS children these four years. Yes, our hope is not in man, but in JESUS CHRIST our GOD who has a way of turning things around. Turn it around JESUS. Paul told us to pray for those "... that are in authority..." (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
The children of Israel wanted a king to rule over them even though they already had KING GOD. GOD told Samuel "they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected ME, that I should not rule over them" (1 Samuel 8:7). In the New Testament the children of Israel (Jews) said to Pilate give us Barabbas (who was a robber, and a murderer). They wanted to kill JESUS who was the KING OF THE JEWS. Yes, the KING of the Jews is our KING in the church today and not man. (Mark 15:6-15). GOD bless America.
November 11, 2024
THE DEBT WE COULD NOT PAY - Genesis 2:16-17
Because of Adam's transgressions he left all of us with a debt that we could not pay. Every now and then we have heard that a family member died and leaves the rest of the family with debts that they cannot pay because the deceased had no insurance or had little to no money in the bank. Sometimes it is the children who suffers most and the burden of the funeral is left on them and on other family members. Adam left all of us in debt when he disobeyed GOD'S instructions not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Adam died at the tree and he left the whole world dead also at the tree with a debt that we could not pay (Gen. 2:16-17). But Thanks be to GOD who loved us so much that HE gave HIS SON JESUS CHRIST to pay the debt for us on CALVARY (John 3:16). All we have to do now is to bring in the debt papers at the tree on Calvary and repent and our debt will be written off. Yes, JESUS paid it all, all to HIM we owe. Yes, we had a debt that we could not pay and JESUS paid a debt that HE did not owe. Somebody ought to say THANK YOU JESUS. Let us all strive not to get in sin debt anymore, but if we sin, we should repent quickly from the heart and JESUS will forgive and cleanse us from all of our sins (1 John 1:9-10). GOD bless you.
November 12, 2024
"OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD"!
This is just a reminder that, no matter what circumstances we may face, or situations that may come our way, our help comes from the Lord. The songwriter sings it this way, “My Help, My Help, ALL of my help cometh from the Lord”. Let’s continue to trust God in this season because without a doubt, we know where our help comes from. The only hope we have is in Jesus!
Psalm 121:1-2 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. God Bless You!
November 13, 2024
OUR EYES ARE UPON GOD - 2 Chronicles 20:12-17
Fear not GOD has a way of turning things around. In 2 Chronicles 20:1-31, GOD told Jehoshaphat "... be not afraid or dismayed...". Jehoshaphat said to GOD, "...our eyes are upon thee...".
There is a reason which we may not fully understand why this past election went so overwhelmingly in favor of the President elect though he had so much negatives and deficits. The people spoke loudly with the voice of their votes and money spoke loudly in the voices of millionaires.
I say to GOD'S true believers, though the clouds seem to be darkening up, GOD knows how to bring peace to HIS people who are the sheep of HIS pasture. So, stay focused on JESUS and do not fear. Fear brings torment (1 John 4:18). Severe physical, spiritual, and mental sufferings are coming to America, but JESUS will give us peace in the midst of the storm. Evil men and seducers will be raging (2 Tim. 3:13). Revenge and unforgiveness will surge, but our faith in GOD must not waiver. Faith in JESUS must increase. Talk less publicly about political leaders but talk more and more about JESUS. Worship and praise GOD more in times like these. Yes, GOD has a way of turning things around and we will give HIM all the glory, praise, and honor. GOD bless you.
November 14, 2024
OUR FATHER!
Since God is our Heavenly Father, we are protected and loved. He knows what we need and when we need it. He knows what we will face before we face it. He goes before us with a fix to any problems that we encounter. He brings good out of bad situations. He knows all the attacks that the enemy will send our way. He works through people and circumstances to bring about His will. He always wants the best for us. Our Father is Awesome.
Philippians 4:20 - Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
November 15, 2024
PRAY HARD FOR AMERICA - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17; John 8:44
Signs of the times. It is truly amazing how a man can fool so many people, especially Christian people. The spirit that is working in the party leader has attracted many to vote for him, especially Christian people, no matter what he says and does that is wrong. The devil is known as the father of lies...and that "... there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it" (John 8:44). Anyone who is a son of the lying devil will habitually and deliberately lie to benefit his/her own personal goals. Satan's sons know that when they lie, people and weak Christians, and their weak Christian leaders will believe and accept the lies. The Bible lets us know that all deliberate practicing liars will burn with fire and brimstone (Rev. 21 :8). They will speak some truth sometimes, but not from conviction but to mask the lies that will follow the few truths. I was told that the saying "make America great again "is a cover for “make America white again". It is being recommended that Black people should not travel alone in certain communities, especially at nights because some racist people now feel empowered to resume doing evil to Black people as in the past.
Even millionaires are being given high paying government jobs, where poor and middle-class tax paying people's money will pay the salary of the already multi-rich White people. The rich will get richer, and the poor will get poorer. The Bible tells us not to oppress the poor to make yourself rich (Prov. 22:16). Many rich people pay little to no taxes. Finally, may I encourage the true Christians to stay focused on JESUS CHRIST because perilous times are here. Evil men will get worse and worse (2 Tim. 3:1-2,13). FEAR NOT. GOD bless you.
November 18, 2024
THINK ON THESE THINGS
DID YOU KNOW THAT KNOWLEDGE CAN REPLACE FEAR? - 2 Tim. 3:1
Most White, most Hispanic, most Asian Americans male and female voted for President-elect Trump. An unusual high percentage of Blacks male and female also voted for President-elect Trump. Many Evangelicals and Christians also voted in high numbers for Mr. Trump. It is also believed that many Republicans, Democrats, and Independents voted for Mr. Trump because Vice President Harris is Black and is a woman.
President-elect Trump now controls the three branches of the American government:
1) Legislative (makes laws)
a) Senate = Republican majority.
b) House = Republican majority
2) White House = Republican President
3) Supreme Court = Mr. Trump nominated the majority. He also nominated more Federal judges than any other President.
Will loyalty to Mr. Trump prevails above doing what is right for the needs of the middle class and the poor American people? What do you think? Most of the money (taxes) to pay the salaries of the military, Federal government workers, Congress, and the White House staffs, etc. comes from the middle class and the poor Americans taxes. The super rich pays little to no taxes.
May I encourage the true Christian believers to stay focused on JESUS CHRIST, especially in times like these (2 Tim. 3:1). GOD bless you.
November 19, 2024
“We Can Depend on God!”
The Bible tells us that, “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man" (Psalm 118:8). Especially in these times, we have to trust and believe in God more than ever. When man (humankind) will let you down, you can depend on God. Prayer is one of the greatest tools that we can use to communicate with God, which helps us to trust and depend on Him. We can give God our worries and find strength in knowing He’ll come through for us. We may not know how or when, but we know that God will do it again.
Psalm 146:3 - Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. God Bless You!!
November 20, 2024
BLESSINGS FROM AN OPENED MOUTH - Matt. 5:2-12
How many times do we know someone who we hope in a meeting would keep their mouth closed. It is recommended that all of us would think before we open our mouths (speak), but many people are inclined to speak before they think. All of us can learn from JESUS CHRIST, who on a mountain with HIS disciples when HE opened HIS mouth, the first word that came out was blessed (Matt. 5:2-3). JESUS wants us to know that we are blessed in every pleasant and unpleasant situation when we are humble in spirit. In Matthew 5:11-12, JESUS lets us know that we are even blessed when men criticize, abuse, insult us (revile), illtreat us (persecute), and do wicked things (evil) to us. JESUS wants us to rejoice and be exceeding glad because our reward is in heaven's eternal life. Yes, we are "blessed by the BEST", JESUS CHRIST. So let us when we open our mouths strive to speak blessed things to one another instead of harsh and discouraging words. GOD bless you.
November 21, 2024
HAVE YOU SEEN ANY ANGELS LATELY?
Angels (spiritual beings serving as divine messengers, mediators and often as special protectors of an individual or nation) are invisible and can be visible. You may have sat on a bus next to an Angel and didn't know it. You may have passed one in the halls of a hospital or school and didn't know it. A stranger may have said an encouraging word to you and then just walked away, that may have been an Angel. A dog may have come toward you to attack you, but saw an Angel and turned away from you and ran. A car may have come near your car and would have hit you, but an Angel stopped the accident from happening. God's (Jesus') Angels are powerful and can do great things. As you read the Bible, they are mentioned many times. Angels are used as messenger, warriors, and servants of God and humanity.
Hebrews 13:2 - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
November 22, 2024
ETERNAL LIFE AND ETERNAL DEATH IS BEFORE US - CHOOSE LIFE - 1 Thessa. 4:13-18; Deut. 30:19-20; Matt. 24:44-51
ONLY SLEEP WHERE YOU WANT TO WAKE UP. Even though long-term illness is painfully uncomfortable, it does give you time to get your soul right. Preparation for holy heaven can be made in comparison to a sudden death by an accident, heart attack, a stroke, etc. None of us knows exactly when death (sleep) arrives. Matthew 24:44-51 tells us to be ready because JESUS (rapture) or death can come at any time. Let us love and forgive one another and ask for forgiveness because it does not matter how long we are saved, no sin can enter holy heaven. There is no repentance in the grave, and no preacher can put anyone in heaven or hell. We make the choice while we are alive and in our sound mind. If you are a backslider, get back to JESUS now. If you are not saved, now is the time to repent of your sins and be baptized in JESUS name, be filled with GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT, and stay holy at death or the rapture. If you sin after you are saved, you must repent from the heart and GOD is faithful and just to forgive you. You cannot die with unrepented sins and enter sinless heaven. GOD bless you.
November 25, 2024
DON'T BE UNGRATEFUL - Luke 17:11-18
JESUS healed ten lepers of their very contagious leprosy, but only one returned with a loud voice and from the heart giving GOD glory. He fell down worshipping JESUS and told HIM THANK YOU. Too often, we failed to tell GOD thanks for HIS protection taking us safely to our many destinations, and we failed badly to tell GOD thank you. HE brought you back home safely, and you failed to tell HIM thank you. You are guilty of taking GOD for granted. Even now, you need to ask for HIS forgiveness. Many of us owe GOD a lot of back THANK YOU JESUS. JESUS said, "Did I not cleanse ten, where are the nine others"? Start today and be grateful by telling GOD thank you for taking you to your destination short or long. Every time that you walk back through the doors of your house, the first thing that should come out of your mouth is THANK YOU JESUS FOR BRINGING ME BACK HOME SAFELY. Yes, take time out to show gratitude to GOD and to man. Don't be ungrateful to GOD and to anybody who did something nice to you. Don't take your mother, father, children, sibling, or friends for granted. Yes, express an attitude of gratitude. GOD bless you.
November 26, 2024
"NO NEED TO FEAR"!
We should not live in fear despite what is happening around us. Instead of living in fear, we must continue to trust and depend on Jesus. In the book of II Timothy 1:7, it states that, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. Let us continue to hold on to God’s word, despite how dark things might seem, because we know that God will see us through.
Psalm 27:1 - The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? God Bless you!
November 27, 2024
PART 2
DON'T BE UNGRATEFUL - Luke 17:11-18; Just a reminder! - 2 Peter 3:1
As I opened my house door coming from Jamaica in the lateness of the night TGBTG, the first thing that came out of my mouth was giving GOD/JESUS thanks for bringing me back safely to my house. Each time the plane lands, the first thing I do is to bow in worship and give GOD thanks for a safe landing. The TFTD on November 25, 2024, reminded us not to be ungrateful to GOD first of all and not to be ungrateful to those who have done nice things for us. Let us all join that one leper who took time out and went back to tell JESUS thank you. When you don't put GOD first in your life, could it be that you are saying other things or people are more important than GOD at that time to you? Remember anything or anyone that we put before GOD can be idolatry. Our motto says in our Mt. Olivet services "GOD YOU MUST BE FIRST IN MY LIFE...". GOD bless you.
November 28, 2024
TRAVELING THROUGH LIFE!
While traveling through this life as a Believer, you will encounter many things along the way. Don't let the negative things discourage you, but keep traveling. On your life travel you will experience the death of loved ones, sickness of loved ones, and sickness yourself, but keep traveling. Also, on your life travel, you will encounter difficult situations that at first appear overwhelming, but pray and trust God (Jesus) by faith and He will see you through. One day your traveling will be over and you will reach your Heavenly home.
2 Timothy 4:18 - And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
November 29, 2024
JESUS
The name of the ONLY true and living GOD in the dispensation of grace is JESUS. (Rom. 3:29-30; 1 Tim. 2:5; James 2:19; John 1:1-10). The Bible lets us know that GOD, the creator father who is SPIRIT, took on a body, who is HIS SON (1 Tim. 3:16) and called HIS name JESUS (Matt. 1:21). GOD THE FATHER'S body (JESUS) was the image that man was made from in the beginning of creation (Gen. 1:26; Gen. 2:7). Joseph did not have sexual relationship with Mary when JESUS was conceived (Matt. 1:18-21). The HOLY GHOST (GOD), the FATHER SPIRIT, was in Mary. The same SON JESUS was in the beginning with GOD THE FATHER SPIRIT when the world and man were made (Eph. 3:9; Gen. 1:26; Heb. 1:1-3; John 1:1-3; Col. 1:15-19).
In order for anyone to be saved and go to heaven, you must believe on JESUS (Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31 ). Yes, JESUS is GOD who created all things (Eph. 3:9, John 1:1-3). Do you know HIM?
GOD bless you.
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