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THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
March 2025
March 3, 2025
A BUCKET CALL JOY (Isaiah 12:3)
"... with JOY shall ye draw water out of the WELLS of SALVATION."
Don't let anyone steal your bucket of joy. Salvation has many wells that are full of GOD'S blessings just for you. If you allow your bucket of joy to be stolen, you will miss out on your BLESSINGS drawing power. Keep your bucket tied to the rope called FAITH and keep FAITH and JOY with you at all times, even in your saddest hours. LET KNOW ONE STEAL YOUR JOY. GOD bless you.
March 4, 2025
"SOW GOOD SEEDS!"
When a farmer is planting a seed, he makes sure that he plants the seed in fertile ground. This does not guarantee that his crops will grow without obstacles. There is some preparation that must take place before, during, and even after the growing process, to reap a productive harvest. This analogy goes the same way in our everyday lifestyle, our walk with God, our relationships, our tests, and our trials, etc. There will be a time of harvest, and whatever we sow, we will reap. For example: if you plant corn, you will not reap peas, and if you plant oranges, you will not reap apples (Gal. 6:7-9). Jesus also gave an example of a sower in Matthew 13, the wheat and the tare must grow together (Matt. 13:24-30).
Galatians 6:7 - Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
March 5, 2025
WHO IS YOUR KING? (1 Samuel 12:12, 17, 19)
The people wanted a king. The leader the people wanted (chose) was a leader the people did not need. Be careful what you ask for or choose. In 1 Samuel chapter 12, the children of Israel hurt the LORD their GOD by asking for a king when the LORD GOD was already their KING (1 Samuel 12:12). In 1 Samuel 12:17, "(The LORD) HE shall send thunder and rain that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great which ye have done in the sight of the LORD in (by you) asking...(for) a king". It was considered a wicked act by the people to desire and seek (chose) the wrong king. Thunder and rain (hurtings) came upon the people. May GOD help America. The Bible stated, "and all the people said unto Samuel PRAY... unto the LORD thy GOD that we die not for we have added unto all our sins this evil to ask (for) us a king." (1 Samuel 12:19).
America's currency (paper and coin) is daily reminding and preaching to all of us believers with these four words "IN GOD WE TRUST." Repent America for perhaps you have forgotten that the LORD GOD, JESUS CHRIST is America's KING, and no man that you chose should have taken GOD'S place in your hearts and lives. The world is losing respect for America, so be very careful in your travels abroad and stay focused on JESUS CHRIST.
GOD bless America.
March 6, 2025
DON'T BE DECEIVED!
Don't be Deceived (tricked). When God's (Jesus') Word says something, you can stand on it. God's Word will never fail. People who do wrong to other people think that they will get away with it. But be sure, what you do to other people negatively will come right back to you. Your political position or your money will not stop it. It's a matter of time, what you sow, you will reap. So, don't worry about those that look like they are winning with their evil deeds, it will come back on them one day.
Galatians 6:7 - Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
March 7, 2025
THE GOD LOVE (Rom. 12:9; 1 John 4: 8,16)
GOD is love, and in HIM is no hatred at all. Love is power because true love comes from GOD, and it is not something you can sinfully make. Love is power, and it comes in those who come to GOD by way of repentance. The Bible tells us to "let love be without dissimulation (hypocrisy)..." (Rom 12:9). True love is lasting, real, and is unconditional. There is no unrealness in or with GOD. He who fakes it is a hypocrite and will only hurt self and others. GOD bless you.
March 10, 2025
DEATH - ARE YOU READY FOR DEATH? (Matt. 24:44)
Who remembers when a death in the community was a surprise, especially in the community of believers. In these last days, you hear of two people dying right after another. Then you would hear of three deaths right after another. But lately, it would seem like death comes in groups greater than three. The question is, who is next? Sickness is raging undercover and sometimes only reveals itself in the last stage of a few months to live. Thanks be to GOD who has helped us to be aware that this world is not our home, and that death can sneak up on anyone of us at anytime. "Therefore be ye also ready..." (Matt. 24:44) for death or the rapture. Let us all get our soul/house in order by casting our pride away and repent and ask for forgiveness. Repent and forgive now because tomorrow is not promised, and there is no repentance in the grave. GOD bless you.
March 11, 2025
"GOD UNDERSTANDS OUR GRIEF"
When Jesus was on earth, He was still God, in His humanity. He felt and went through the things that we face as humans. He felt pain, he felt grief, (John 11:21-23). His human side got tired, but He came for a purpose. His divinity never gets tired (Psalm 121:2-4). The love for our love ones, even the grief we feel in their absence cannot be compared to the love that God has for us, because His Love is unconditional (John 3:16); (Isaiah 53:5). Take courage in knowing that God knows and He understands everything we go through.
Psalm 34:18 - The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
God Bless You!
March 12, 2025
MONEY TALKS. USA CURRENCY (PSALM 20:7)
Some serious and painful things are happening in the United States of America and around the world due to the leadership of the country. Many people, especially Christians had put their trust in a man and voted for him but now have regrets and are losing trust in him. Many who voted for him have lost their jobs and will not be able to adequately feed their children and family or pay their bills, rent, mortgages or car notes. But thank GOD for the American money that is preaching and admonishing believers and everyone NOT to trust in man or in the very money. The money in so many words is saying don't trust in me, but remember "IN GOD WE TRUST". Even the atheist, the ungodly, and the haters of America love the American money. Therefore, the American money TALKS and is preaching to many from their pockets, bank accounts, wallets, purses, pocketbooks, etc. "IN GOD WE TRUST". David tells us that "some trust in chariots (man), and some in horses (money): but we will remember the name of the LORD our GOD" (Psalm 20:7). May I remind you that the name of the LORD GOD is JESUS THE CHRIST. So do what the talking money says, "IN GOD WE TRUST". Believers do not fear or worry, just trust in JESUS. GOD bless you.
March 13, 2025
LIES AND MORE LIES!
Be careful about what you hear on the news. Some news is not accurate. Make sure to do "fact checks" to be sure what was stated is true. If you have cable, try to listen to the cable news, most of the time they are accurate, and they "fact check" the fake news. In the times we are living in, many in the political arena will lie to make themselves look good or to deceive people into thinking that they have our best interest at heart. But actually, they have hidden agendas. They don't care anything about the American people they only care about themselves and others like them. They will say that something we saw on TV with your own eyes didn't happen. This is what I call an outright lie. If we can't believe our own eyes, we are in trouble. The devil is the father of lies, so when they lie, they are operating under the influence of the devil.
Proverbs 19:5 - A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 19:9 - A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
March 14, 2025
RELIGIONS - TRUE OR FALSE
Any belief in the worshipping of a human or thing is false. Any religion that originates by a man or woman is false or where the major emphasis or teachings are placed on a man or woman or thing is false. Any religion that believes that a human or thing can become divine (a God) is false. Any religion that believes that their human leader is a God is false and dangerous. It is said that two of today's major false religions were started by a woman and most by men. I will not give names at this time. Some if not all of them do not believe that JESUS CHRIST IS GOD (1 Tim. 3:16). We believe that the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the only true and living GOD, who is the self-existing creator of the heavens and the earth and that HE is the one GOD who manifest HIMSELF as FATHER, SON AND THE HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT. HE alone is omnipotent (all powerful), omniscient (all wise), and omnipresent (present in all seven continents at the same time and knows all the millions of languages and dialects). We believe that every god, every human father, and every son has a name. Our GOD used several names in the OT, but in the NT the NAME HE uses is JESUS (John 5:43; John 1:1-3, Col. 1:15-17). HE alone is the head of the church, and no human creature is GOD. This is the only true religion. GOD bless you.
March 17, 2025
THANK YOU JESUS - (17th MARCH, 1973)
With two hearts of gratitude to ALMIGHTY GOD who has blessed Annie and I to be celebrating on this 17th day of March, 52 years of marriage. GOD has blessed us to see three children, five grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. The LORD has brought us from a mighty long way and we say THANK YOU JESUS. Please join us in this celebration with your prayers. Much thanks to our family and friends at home and abroad and also to the Mt. Olivet Apostolic Churches Organization family for your prayers and support over these wonderful years. May GOD'S blessings be always with you. Annie and I love you all and to GOD BE ALL THE GLORY.
ANNIE and HOPETON
March 18, 2025
"GUARANTEED PROMISE!!"
When God created the first man and made the first woman from the rib of the man, it was God’s intent for humans to live forever. However, the fall of man in the Garden of Eden spiritually separated us from God (Genesis 3:7-8). But God sent His son Jesus to redeem and reconcile us back to Him (II Corinthians 5:18-19). Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice of His life so that we can live forever with Him in eternity. Those who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior are guaranteed to live forever, (Eternity) although “absent from the body when we die, we are present with the Lord” (II Corinthians 5:8).
Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
March 19, 2025
REPENT BEFORE YOU DIE - (Ezekiel 18:21-26)
One of the struggles many believers have is deliberately doing wrong to others, but fail to ask man and GOD to forgive them. If they die in a state of unforgiveness (with sin), their soul is in jeopardy. "When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity (sin), and dieth in them (with unrepented sin); for his iniquity (sin) that he hath done shall he die (eternally)" (Ezekiel 18:26). Repent before you die. Forgive before you die because a dead person cannot repent or ask for forgiveness (Matt. 6:14-15). There is no repentance in the grave because a dead person cannot repent. But if you "...confess (admit your sins), he (GOD) is faithful and just to forgive us our sins ..." (1 John 1:9). Yes, get it right with your brother or your sister before they or you die. Don't let pride or a haughty (arrogant) spirit keep you out of heaven. Don't gamble with your soul, so repent before it is too late. GOD bless you.
March 20, 2025
SPIRITUAL DISABILITIES!
Some people are born with physical Disabilities, and some may become disabled due to a military incident; a fall; or a car accident etc. Many can live a happy and productive life with the help of the Lord (Jesus), in spite of these physical Disabilities. But Spiritual Disabilities should not be a part of the Believer’s life. These Spiritual Disabilities are the works of the flesh. As Believers we are to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. If we practice walking in the flesh, we will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21 - Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
March 21, 2025
WHAT A BURDEN (IS GOD PLEASED WITH YOU?)
Never let anything you do for GOD/JESUS or for HIS church feel like a burden. How would you feel if GOD should say to you, you are too much of a burden, I can not help you this time. Be careful when you find it easy to do personal non-GOD business, but express or display low feelings when it is time for prayer, Bible Study, fasting, visiting the sick, etc., etc. Be careful when you are on time for personal non-GOD business, yet you drag your feet and is often late for church services such as Sunday School, Morning Service, Bible Study, etc., etc. Some are even late in their own house when the service is on Zoom. Is GOD pleased with you? Doing things for GOD should not be done late or as a burden, yet self-gratification or fleshy things are done on time and with joy. Is GOD pleased with you? You are never late for the job, the games, or going out of town, early morning shopping trips, etc., etc. via plane or bus, but you find it hard to get out of bed on service mornings. Is GOD pleased with you? We get happy in singing. "He's an on time GOD, yes HE is..." when GOD does things for us on time or before time, but we are not on time for HIS business in the church or other places. Is GOD pleased with you? Going to feed the poor and homeless street people is a burden, yet you are on time to feed yourself at your favorite restaurant, especially if you are being treated and picked up at a certain time. Is GOD pleased with you? THINK ON THESE THINGS. GOD bless you.
March 24, 2025
THE NEVERNESS OF GOD/JESUS.
1) GOD/JESUS can NEVER be weak, so let HIM fight your battles (Matt. 28:18; 2 Chron. 20:17).
2) GOD/JESUS can NEVER be late coming to your Aid, so wait courageously on the LORD (Psalm 27:14; John 11: 1-37).
3) GOD/JESUS can NEVER lie, so never ever doubt HIS words (Heb. 6:18; John 14:6).
4) GOD/JESUS CHURCH can NEVER be destroyed, so the safest place to be is in HIS BODY THE CHURCH (Matt. 16:18; 1 John 4:4; Matt. 28:18).
May I remind you that ONLY THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD/JESUS holds these three titles.
1) Omnipotent (all powerful,
2) Omniscient (all wise, knowing everything, including all the millions of languages and dialects. HE sees and hears everything even if millions of people are talking to HIM at the same time in different languages and dialects. HE gives everyone individualized attention.
3) Omnipresent (HE is present in all seven continents, in the heavens and waters at the same time).
Just a reminder.
GOD bless you.
March 25, 2025
“A Grateful Heart!” 
We should express gratitude and thanks when someone compliments us or shows appreciation and love. Having a heart of gratefulness is an outward expression of what you’re feeling on the inside. Jesus provided the perfect example of how we should have a grateful heart. In Luke 17:11-19, an example of the leper who expressed a heart of gratitude. All good things come from the hand of a sovereign God, and without his mercy, nothing good is possible. (Ephesians 5:20). Studies show that practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, reduced stress, and improved mental and physical health. (Colossians 3:15), (Psalm 9:1).
Corinthians 9:11 - Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
God Bless you!!
March 26, 2025
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND THE CHURCH. (THINK ON THESE THINGS).
AI is the technology that enables machines such as computers to simulate human voices, learning, comprehension, decision making, solving problems, etc., etc. AI machines such as robots that can perform tasks that normally humans would be used for are here. AI can solve problems, make decisions, see and identify objects in ways faster than humans. AI can find scriptures and answer biblical questions faster than humans. AI preachers and teachers and even AI online churches will be next. Robot preachers which can walk around on the pulpit and sound like certain human preachers past or present are just around the corner.
AI robot mates for human company are here. There are or will soon be AI robots with artificial external male and female organs. These robots will be used as a wife or husband. They can vacuum, clean, and do many household chores for hours and never get tired. AI robot doctors, nurses, technicians, etc. are coming. AI cashier machines are taking jobs away from many humans. AI robots even work on farms. AI drone pilotless planes are here. The military and police used them a lot. There are AI self-driving vehicles, and soon there will be robot delivery drivers. There is the navigator lady that knows every street everywhere. Road maps are not needed anymore. Your AI phone is now many instruments in one. I am so glad the AI CANNOT replace GOD in our lives. There is nothing artificial about JESUS, SALVATION, AND THE CHURCH. GOD bless you.
March 27, 2025
A COMPLETE PACKAGE!
When you buy or order something, you expect to receive everything you brought or ordered to be included in that package. If something is missing from your package, you make sure to let the company know so they can give you what you are missing. When it comes to Jesus, we don't have to worry about him being incomplete because he has everything, and he owns everything. In other words All we need is in Jesus.
Colossians 2:9 - For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
March 28, 2025
THE 17th
THE POWER AND BLESSINGS OF THE AMAZING 17th
(JULY 17th; GEN. 8:4)
In the Bible it would seem that the number 17 has several meanings which includes victory, spiritual perfection, and complete rest. It is said that the 17th in some cultures is connected to love and peace.
The 17th "is the smallest number that is the sum of two distinct positive integers raised to the fourth power".
Noah's Ark and I have something in common. I was born on the 17th day of the 7th month and Noah's Ark rested on Mt. Ararat (Turkey) on the 17th day of the 7th month (Gen. 8:4).
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th (March 17th).
Some amazing things that occur on the 17th are:
- The flood in Noah's day started on the 17th (Gen. 7:11).
- The Ark rested on Mt. Ararat (Turkey) on the 17th (Gen. 8:4).
- Hopeton Mair, Sr. was born on the 17th (July 17,1944).
- Annie Bynum MAIR was born on the 17th (Nov 17, 1948).
- Hopeton and Annie got engaged on the 17th (Sept 17, 1972).
- Hopeton and Annie got married on the 17th (March 17, 1973).
- Hopeton and Annie to the glory of GOD celebrated 52 years of marriage on the 17th (March 17, 2025).
Thank GOD for the power and blessings of the 17th.
GOD bless you.
March 31, 2025
PHILEMON (The forgotten New Testament book).
I believe if Brother Philemon were here, he would say why no one seems to preach or teach from me? Paul wrote a letter to Brother Philemon to encourage him during his imprisonment. And now I will encourage our TFTD friends from the only chapter of Philemon. Always pray for one another even when your needs seem greater than your brother or your sister (Philemon 1:4). I believe that when in your prayers you put your brother's or your sister's needs before GOD first, even if your brother or sister have done you wrong, GOD will take care of your needs even before you ask HIM. Help your brother or sister who are in legitimate debt or owes you (Philemon 1:18). GOD will supply your needs. "The grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST be with your spirit" (Philemon 1:25 ). GOD bless you.
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