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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

OCTOBER 2026

October 1, 2026
LIGHT AFFLICTIONS!
We have different types of Afflictions (a cause of persistent pain or distress), but as long as we live, we will have them, that's just a part of life. Even though we have Afflictions, the Bible calls them "Light Afflictions". So, calm yourselves, God (Jesus) sees all of them and he will bring us through them or give us grace to bear them. He did it before and we can trust Him to do it again.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 - For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

October 2, 2026
T. G. B. T. G
(TO GOD BE THE GLORY)
INTERNATIONAL DAY
(Luke 13:22-30; Ephesians 4:5-6)
The great gathering is when all the Sons of GOD come together as one. It is my greatest desire that all denominations will come to the revelation of the one International church which JESUS CHRIST "... is the Head of the body, the CHURCH...” (Col. 1:15-18). I sincerely pray and hope that the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST be recognized that "... neither is there SALVATION in any other: for there is none other NAME under heaven given among men (but JESUS), whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). No need to change the organization name, all we need to do is apply the NAME JESUS in everything we do in the church "... whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do ALL in the NAME OF THE LORD JESUS..." (Col. 3:17). if all of us recognize the NAME of ALMIGHTY GOD THE FATHER (John 5:43); whose name is JESUS the SON (Matt. 1:21) and also recognize the NAME of the HOLY SPIRIT COMFORTER which is JESUS (John 14:26). Oh, what a glorious gathering heaven will be when we all gather on earth as one (John 17:21-26). Ephesians 4:5-6 tells us "one LORD, one faith, one baptism, one GOD and FATHER of all ..." (1 Tim. 3:16; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:15-19; Heb. 1:1-3). When we all believe and do everything in the name JESUS, what a glorious and great final gathering Heaven will be. GOD bless you.

QUIZ:
Which country holds the world record for most churches per square miles?

October 5, 2026
HONESTY (Acts 5:1-11; Prov. 12: 17-22; Col. 3:9-10)
Oh the blessings of being honest to GOD and to man. Honesty is the moral and spiritual quality of telling the truth, of being sincere in your doings, and not lying, cheating, stealing, or robbing GOD or man. The Bible tells us that "he that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness...the lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment... lying lips are abomination to the LORD...” (Prov. 12:17-22). DO NOT lie to GOD or to man to make yourself look good. The habitual practice of lying can be dangerous to your spiritual and physical health. Do not live a lie in the church or anywhere else for that matter, but be honest in your doings financially and otherwise to GOD and man because no man can fool GOD (2 Corinth. 8:21). It is said that you can fool only some people some of the time, but you cannot fool GOD any of the time. He who thinks he can fool GOD is truly fooling themselves. Admit your faults and weaknesses to GOD and HE will forgive and bless you. The Bible tells us to “…put away lying, speak every man truth..." to one another (Eph. 4:25; Col. 3:9). Remember Ananias and Sapphira. They lied to GOD and the HOLY GHOST before Peter about what the value of their sold property was. They did not have to lie; all they had to do was to tell the truth and make a donation to the group. But instead they agreed together to deceive and to impress the group and it cost both of them their lives (Acts 5:1-11). Finally, strive to put GOD first in your life always and make honesty, integrity, and uprightness to GOD a regular practice. GOD bless you.

October 6, 2026
“JESUS PAID IT ALL; NOT GUILTY!”
The Lord did not save us to walk around in guilt or condemnation. When God forgives us there’s no need to dwell on the past or continue to feel guilty (Acts 3:19). People may bring up our past, what we did or who we were, but once you have repented, God has forgiven us and nothing else matters.

When Jesus hung on the cross He paid for our past, present and future sins (those sins that He knows we will commit that we haven’t even done yet). What a mighty God! Am I saying you should continue to sin, NO, “God forbid” (Rom. 6:1-2). A true child of God will be quick to repent and move on.

Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit

God Bless You!

October 7, 2026
THE EARTH'S OWNER (Psalm 24:1)
"The earth is the LORD’S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell there in" (Psalms 24: 1). The world/earth was made by GOD and HE is the exclusive owner of man and all of the contents that HE put in the earth including man at the beginning of the creation (Genesis chapter 1). “All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made" (John 1:3). “For by HIM were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in the earth, visible and invisible... and HE is before all things and by HIM all things consist (exist)" (Col. 1:16-17). Man was placed on the earth not to destroy anything on it, but to take care of GOD'S property including one another. But the devil used man to introduce sin and from then man started to destroy one another and the earth. No man has the right to use weapons or germ warfare to kill one another. Pollution of the air, food, sea, land and waters are all of man’s wicked ways of greed, wars, and hate, and causes of many diseases and sicknesses on the earth today. The devil tries to shift the blame off of himself for all the evil today by having many blaming GOD in ignorance for all these sicknesses and deformities to many. The devil and man are to be blamed for it all, not GOD. Leaders of many countries will have to give account to the earth’s owner (GOD) for the destructiveness of HIS property (earth) (Rev. 11:18). GOD bless you.

October 8, 2026
GOD IS DEPENDING ON US!
The disciples and Apostles that were honored to have Jesus in their presence are all dead. But the commission (an act of entrusting or giving authority) to spread the Gospel is ongoing. So, that task is now to be performed by Believers. So, God (Jesus) is depending on us to continue the work of building His Kingdom.

Acts 1:8 - But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

October 9, 2026
THE GODLY WOMEN (John 20:1-18)
Thank GOD for the godly women whom JESUS used to take the first message after HIS resurrection to the men (disciples). The first persons to come to the sepulchre after JESUS' resurrection, after the earthquake, after the keepers were shaken and became as dead men, and after the angel rolled away the stone were women (Matt. 28:1-4). The first persons/person to tell the men that JESUS was resurrected was the women/woman (Matt. 28:7; John 20:2). After the women/woman told the men that JESUS was resurrected, two of the men ran to the tomb and verified what the women/woman told them. They saw and believed then went to their homes (John 20:8-10). But it was the woman who did not leave, but stayed at the sepulchre weeping. The two men saw no angels, but the woman did and spoke with them (John 20:11-12). It was the woman who while at the sepulchre was the first person to see and spoke with JESUS after HIS resurrection. The first name that JESUS called after HIS resurrection was a woman (Mary) (John 20:16). The first person to call JESUS Master after HIS resurrection was a woman (John 20:16). The first person JESUS gave a message to tell the men after HIS resurrection was a woman. Brothers let us always love, protect, care, and respect our godly women. GOD bless you.

October 12, 2026
JESUS THE POWER NAME (ACTS 4:12, 17-18; ACTS 3:6)
THINK ON THESE THINGS
Why does the devil hate the NAME JESUS and the Name usage in or out of the Church? Why does the devil encourage confusion about the NAME JESUS in repentance, baptism, and that JESUS is GOD (Psalm 100:3, 1 Tim. 3:16 )? The answers to the above questions are that the devil is scared of the Name of JESUS, and he does not want JESUS to be glorified or acknowledged (Philippians 2:10-11). After the lame man at the gate beautiful was healed in the NAME JESUS in Acts 3:6, the Jewish leaders asked Peter and John "by what power, or by what name, have ye done this?" (Acts 4:7). Peter told them "that by the NAME OF JESUS of Nazareth, whom ye crucified... this man stand here before you whole..." (Acts 4:10). The Jewish leaders got angry and "threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this NAME (JESUS)... and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the NAME of JESUS" (Acts 4:17-18). The Name JESUS IS THE ONLY SAVING NAME (Acts 4:12). "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do ALL in the NAME OF THE LORD JESUS... (Col. 3:17).
The FATHER'S Name is JESUS (John 5:43, John 10:25), the SON'S NAME IS JESUS (Matt. 1: 21) and the HOLY SPIRIT COMFORTER functions in the Name of JESUS (John 14:26). So, do not let the devil or anyone prevent you from using the NAME JESUS for repentance, baptism, to the saving of your soul (Acts 4:12, Acts 8:35, Acts 10:48, Acts 16:31, Acts 19:5, Acts 2:38). GOD bless you.

October 13, 2026
THIS SAME JESUS (Acts 1:11)
As the disciples looked steadfastly up at JESUS going up into heaven, two men in white garments told them that JESUS will be coming back in like manner (Acts 1:11). Let us so live with a heart of expectation that JESUS can return at anytime, and we must be holy ready for HIM without spot or wrinkle (Eph. 5:27). JESUS told us in HIS word to “let not your heart be troubled", especially with the evil that is going on in this world right now. Evil leaders of wars killing innocent people and children. Thank GOD JESUS went away to prepare us an eternal home and HE is coming back for us HIMSELF (John 14:1-4). So don't let JESUS prepare nice holy heaven for you and you do not show up holy ready to meet HIM. Remember, we must be without spot or wrinkle and holy ready for death or the rapture. This world is not our home, so let us get right to go home. GOD bless you.

October 14, 2026
WORK, WORK, WORK (Nehemiah 4:6; John 9:4)
“Ignore the Critics and Build the Wall”
I will define work as the ability to accomplish a goal and be involved with much physical, mental, or spiritual displayed energy, and energy would therefore be the ability to do work.

With the help of the LORD, Nehemiah and the people of Israel were determined to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem that the enemy had broken down. Sanballat and his opposition team were determined to keep the wall of Jerusalem from being repaired and rebuilt. He called the Jewish workers "feeble Jews" and asked "will they sacrifice... will they fortify themselves... will they revive the stones out of the heaps of rubbish?...". But with the help of the LORD GOD, laziness was removed from among the workers and "... the people had a mind to work" (Neh. 4:6). Let us all strive today to repair/rebuild our spiritual life walls so that we can do more for the LORD. One of our ministers preached a message some years ago entitled "Ignore the Critics and Build the Wall”. That is what Nehemiah and the Jews did with the help of the LORD GOD. So, in fifty-two days the work on the wall was completed (Neh. 6:15). To GOD be the glory. The people’s minds were indeed made up to work. GOD bless you.

October 15, 2026
SONS OF GOD!
What a privilege and honor for the Father to call us SONS of GOD (DAUGHTERS are included too). This means that we are a part of His royal family, with all of the benefits. Even though mankind disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, Jesus restored that relationship between us and God by his sacrifice on the cross. So, let us rejoice because we are a part of His family again. Since, we as Believers are a part of His family, let us be pure (free from moral fault or guilt, spotless) representatives.

1 John 3:1-3 - Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

October 16, 2026
GOD/JESUS OUR NEEDS SUPPLIER (Phil. 4:19; Eph. 3:20; Psalms 23:1-6)
I will define need as that which is required to do the right thing, to survive, for safety, or to accomplish an important task. Spiritually, the most important need for every right-minded person is to repent and be baptized in GOD/JESUS' NAME and be filled with the HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 19:1-6) and to serve GOD by daily obeying HIS WORDS. To survive naturally in this world we all need oxygen, water, food and shelter. Spiritually when you give your life to GOD, HE will see to it that your spiritual needs are met. "... GOD shall supply all your need ..." (Phil. 4:19; Psalm 23:1). We will also receive Angelic bodyguard protection 24x7 when we fear GOD (Psalm 34:7). David said he has never seen the righteous forsaken or begging bread (Psalm 37:25). Let all believers pray for the needed gifts of the HOLY GHOST to be manifested today for the edifying of the CHURCH (1 Corinth. 12:1-31). Yes, indeed GOD/JESUS is our need supplier. GOD bless you.

October 19, 2026
GOD vs. Satan
GOOD vs. Evil
RIGHT vs. Wrong

(Gen. 1:4,10, 12, 18, 21, 25)
When GOD the Creator made the heaven and the earth, and everything in the heaven and the earth, HE saw that it was GOOD. But in Gen. 3, the creature devil came in the form of a serpent and tried to get man to think that he can be "as gods” (Gen. 3:5 ) and man disobeyed GOD'S instructions (Gen. 2:16-18). Sin, evil, and everything opposite to GOD'S good entered the world to this day. GOD had to put man out of the HOLY garden of Eden (Gen. 3:24). GOD also put the devil out of heaven because he wanted to exalt his little throne above the stars of GOD'S big throne (Isa. 14:13). The devil has been competing with GOD to this day. But let us not forget that the LORD our GOD IS ONE LORD (RULER) (Duet. 6:4). GOD gave life and the devil is using man to take another person's life to this day. Cain did kill his brother Able (Gen. 4:8). GOD'S word says "thou shalt not kill” (Exo. 20:13). The devil brings the opposite to all of GOD'S instructions and brings in sicknesses, diseases, wars and killings. GOD says do good, but the devil and man says do evil/bad things. In the natural family of marriage, GOD says "... let not man put asunder" (Mark 10:9), but the devil causes divorce. In the spiritual family the church, the devil works on many denominations by bringing divisions among the believers (1 Corinth. 12:25). May I encourage us all to be in GOD'S one church which began on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47). GOD bless you to choose GOD over the devil, to choose good over evil, and to choose right over wrong.

October 20, 2026
“GOD IS STILL WRITING MY STORY!”
While Paul was in prison he faced the possibility of execution, but he was at peace because he knew the God that he served. He also knew that the advancement of the gospel was his priority. No matter the circumstances we face, remember God is still writing our story (I Thessalonians 5:24). Paul was also encouraged by the fact, that whether he live or die he would still be with the Lord (Philippians 1:20-21). God will always finish what He has started! “The Lord will perfect (fulfil God’s plan or purpose for our lives) that which concerneth me….” (Psalm 138:8). Since God is the master builder of our lives, He will see us through every situation or circumstance (Numbers 23:19).

Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

October 21, 2026
FOR GOD'S GLORY ONLY (1 Corinth. 10:31)
"... whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of GOD” (1 Corinth. 10:31). And let us from the heart enjoy doing all for JESUS. Please, join with me and let all believers from the heart strive not to exalt ourselves by trying to impress man, but let us do all in GOD'S Church simple or great to glorify Almighty GOD. David said "O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt HIS NAME together" (Psalm 34:3). Together we can do more for JESUS. Man may forget to praise you, but JESUS will reward you openly. There should be no desire to impress man, but a humble and strong desire to glorify GOD. Yes, "let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven" (Matt. 5:16). Not even a dot of the glory is ours, all the glory belongs to GOD. God bless you.

October 22, 2026
GROWING!
From the time we are conceived in our mother's womb, we start growing (developing to maturity: undergoing development). If we are not growing, there is a problem. It's the same with our spiritual growth. We have to continue to grow as we walk with the Lord, and we have the disciples as our example. When, they started following Jesus they were unlearned and faithless. As they were taught by Jesus, they started growing and learning how to live as Believers and their faith also started to grow. God (Jesus) is no respector of persons. He will help us to grow too, if we continue to study and obey His Word.

2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

October 23, 2026
THE NEVERNESS OF GOD/JESUS. (Psalms 139:7-14; Malachi 3:6)
GOD/JESUS can never cease to be GOD, because HE is the ONLY self-existent GOD who is the creator of the heaven and the earth (Eph. 3:9; Heb. 1:1-2).

GOD/JESUS can never be a creature, because HE made all things (John 1:3; Col. 1:15-17).

GOD/JESUS can never be a fool, be wrong or don't know what is going on everywhere because HE is the only all-wise GOD who knows everything. No one can fool HIM (OMNISCIENT) (John 18:4).

GOD/JESUS can never fail, lose a battle, or be weak, because HE is all-powerful (OMNIPOTENT) (Matt. 28:18).

GOD/JESUS can never be late, get lost, or be early because HE is present everywhere at the same time (OMNIPRESENT) (Psalms 139:7-12).

GOD/JESUS can never be deaf, because HE hears everything even your unspoken thought words.(Psalm 34:15; Eccl. 10.20; 1 Peter 3:12).

GOD/JESUS can never lie, because HE is the truth, the way, and the life (John 14:6).

Yes, there is absolutely nothing too hard for GOD/JESUS that HE cannot help you in your time of need. HE may not come when you want HIM all the time, but HE will be on time. (Psalm 46:1; Heb. 4:14-16). Remember to always end your prayers with these words "not my will, but thine be done". GOD bless you.

October 26, 2026
PUBLISH THE NAME OF THE LORD (Deut. 32:3-4; Acts 4:17-18; Matt. 16:18)
Moses said "... I will publish the name of the LORD: (and) ascribe... greatness unto our GOD. He is the ROCK, HIS work is perfect...a GOD of truth... just, and right is HE" (Deut. 32:3-4). The writer of Psalm 100:3 said, "know ye that the LORD HE is GOD: it is HE that hath made us, and not we ourselves" (see also Acts 9:5; John 1:3). Satan, the enemy of our souls does not want the name of GOD the father, the name of GOD the Son, and the name of GOD the HOLY SPIRIT, which all three is JESUS to be published. So, in Acts 4:16-18, Satan used the rulers of the Jews to threaten Peter and John "that they speak henceforth to no man in this NAME (JESUS)... nor teach in the NAME of JESUS." The wise man Solomon declared that “the NAME of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe" (Prov. 18:10). Let no one stop you from using the name JESUS in every activity in the church. "...whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the LORD JESUS..." (Col. 3:17). “Neither is there Salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12, John 5:43; John 10:25). Yes, JESUS is the only saving name. GOD bless you.

October 27, 2026
“BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD!”
Despite what is happening in our world, no matter the issues we face, or the circumstances that surrounds us, just be still. The Lord said, “Be Still, and know that I am God!” Firstly, we must acknowledge God’s ultimate authority over every situation (Prov. 3:5). We should rest in the certainty that God has the perfect plan even when we can’t see it (Psalm 37:7). We should also give our thoughts, our worries and anxiety to God (Prov. 16:3). And lastly, staying in the presence of the Lord (Jesus) knowing that He cares, He loves and He daily protect us (I Peter 5:7; Psalm 121).

Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

October 28, 2026
SURPRISE SOMEONE, MAKE THEIR DAY (Philippians 2:3)
Make someone's day today by surprising them with a warm expression of greetings or praise. Say it to someone who never would expect the greetings or praise to come from you. Say it to a stranger or a community person who you see sometimes. Give a good morning (or any time) salutation with a smile to an unexpected person and move on. Yes, make someone's day and don't feel bad if they do not respond or if they return a negative response. GOD will be glorified by your kind words and you will feel blessed. Example: "good morning, have a great day" and move on.

October 29, 2026
THE PLACE CALLED HELL!
We hear a lot about heaven, and we want to go there after death or the Rapture. Don't forget that there is also a place called Hell (situated beneath the earth's surface), (realm of the devil and demons in which condemned people suffer everlasting punishment). Hell is a place no one in their right mind wants to go. Some people don't believe there is a Hell, but just as sure as there is a Heaven, there is a Hell. God (Jesus) has made a way for us to escape Hell, so we had better accept it, if we don't, we will end up there. So, REPENT (turn away from practicing sins), GET BAPTIZED (in the NAME OF JESUS for the removal of your sins), and ASK GOD/JESUS TO FILL YOU WITH THE HOLY GHOST (the evidence that you are "filled" is when the Holy GHOST takes over and speaks through you in a language that you don't understand).

Psalms 9:17 - The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.

Revelation 20:13 - And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

October 30, 2026
DEBT AND DEATH (John 3:16; Romans 6:23)
The greatest debt to be owed by all who come into the world was paid by JESUS CHRIST on Calvary for us, so now we owe HIM. When you sign a contract for a house you now owe the owner the full price for the property. Many people have to get a loan from a creditor (mortgage company) to pay the owner. You now owe the creditor, with interest.   Adam put all of us in a debt that we could not pay. The debt brings us death, "... the wages of sin is death; but the gift of GOD is eternal life" (Rom. 6:23). GOD loves you and I so much that JESUS paid our debt by HIS death on Calvary. The writer said "we owed a debt we could not pay. JESUS paid a debt HE did not owe". When you believe on JESUS CHRIST; repent, are baptized in GOD'S (JESUS') NAME, and filled with HIS HOLY SPIRIT, you have just signed up with JESUS, who made you free from the debt of sin and death, and that you promise to serve HIM in Holiness until death or the rapture. When you violate that agreement for heaven you must repent or else you will go to hell forever. Some of our life debt was wicked and very bad, yet JESUS gave us forgiveness credit and saved us anyway. If you are not saved or are a backslider, repent now and apply to JESUS CHRIST now before it is too late. GOD bless you.

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