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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
AUGUST 2026
August 3, 2026
BOUGHT, RENTED, BORROWED, OR LOANED? - (1 Corinth. 6:20)
Four of several ways you can acquire things in your position are bought, rented, borrowed, or loaned. When something is loaned it means the item, such as money is given to someone and must be paid back at an agreed specified time. When something is rented, it means a place or an item, such as a car is given to another for money and for a specified time. When something is borrowed, it must be returned to the owner. When something is bought legally, it means the item is now legally the property of the person who legally paid for it. The person now legally owns the item and can do anything with the legally obtained item. We who are saved are "... bought with a price (not with silver, gold, or money, but with the precious blood of JESUS CHRIST): therefore glorify GOD in your body, and in your spirit, which are GOD'S and ye are not your own...” (1 Corinth. 6:19-20). Some Christians act like they are lending themselves and their time to GOD on worship day for a few hours and get upset if the service is a little lengthy. Some Christians act like they are renting themselves and their time to GOD on worship day and every day and if things don't go their way they will put a lock and key on their rented self where worshipping and praising GOD are concerned. But may I admonish all believers that you cannot loan or rent yourself to GOD as you feel like. Neither are you a borrowed item. You are bought and paid for by the blood of JESUS CHRIST on CALVARY and you do not own yourself. We are not part time GOD'S property. GOD must own us full time 24X7. JESUS must be first in your life and HE will not accept second place to anyone. Surrender your all to JESUS now, mind, soul and body. Yes, you are bought and you cannot rent or loan yourself to GOD. It is all of you or nothing. GOD bless you.
August 4, 2026
“GOD DOES NOT CHANGE!”
Before the earth was formed and everything in it, there was God. (John 1:1-5). One writer puts it this way, “He’s the same God yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He never change! As humans sometimes we might change based on our circumstances, or the current situation we are faced with, but God does not change. He is still the same loving, merciful and kind God even when we mess up. The love of God is constant even when we change, God still remains the same. We can have confidence and assurance in God that what He says and what He promises is sure. So glad, that we have a God that constantly remains the same.
Malachi 3:6 - For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
August 5, 2026
BUILDERS - Jude 1:20; Matt. 16:18; 1 Corinth. 3:9
I will define a builder as one who contributed to the construction of a structure's existence, support, and the healthy maintenance of the same. To me, the first builder is GOD who in the beginning constructed the heavens, the earth, and the everything in the heavens and the earth, including the Garden of Eden (John 1:1-3). GOD the first master builder maintained the Garden of Eden by building a man and installing him to take care of it, and maintain it in good condition (Gen. 2:7, 15; John 1:1-3).
In the New Testament GOD the master builder constructed the Church upon himself the ROCK and declared that the gates of hell cannot prevail against it (Matt. 16:18). Everyone who believes on the LORD JESUS CHRIST by repentance, baptism, and the infilling of the HOLY GHOST (SPIRIT) becomes a builder and a maintenance person working with CHRIST in the building of the KINGDOM OF GOD. We build up GOD'S KINGDOM CHURCH in various ways, such as building up ourselves in our most holy faith by helping souls to be saved, and building up one another spiritually and in character (Jude 1:20-25). Yes, we are soul builders (savers) and character builders for us to be responsible for GOD'S church business and to take care of our families. A real Christian will not neglect the need and responsibilities of GOD'S church or the need and responsibilities of our families. GOD bless you.
August 6, 2026
PERSISTENCY PAYS OFF!
When you have a prayer request that you are trusting God to address, don't lose hope in your request being granted. Keep asking God for what you want and don't give up. He can do anything at anytime, but He will grant your request in His time. When we pray He hears us but His time clock is not like ours. HE know the best time to grant your request. Persistency (determination) pays off.
Luke 18:7- And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
August 7, 2026
GOD THE FIRST ARCHITECT (Gen. 1:1; John 1:1-3; Col. 1:1-3)
An Architect is one who creates, designs and constructs something new. GOD is the greatest Architect, who in the beginning created the heaven and the earth on HIS blueprint (Gen. 1:1). After the creation GOD put the various parts of HIS creation in place (existence), parts such as land, seas, rivers, sun, moon, stars, man, etc. GOD/JESUS put in existence things that were not. "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)... and HE is the head of body, THE CHURCH..." (Col. 1:15-18). GOD/JESUS creates and build HIS CHURCH upon HIMSELF THE ROCK and declared that " ... the gates of hell (powers of death, hell, and Satan) shall not prevail (triumph) against it” (Matt. 16:18). The building up of the church is a continuous process which will end when JESUS returns and take HIS CHURCH (us) away to our eternal home (John 14: 1-3). Every HOLY GHOST/ SPIRIT filled believers are BUILDERS materials and workers in HIS CHURCH. We do not tear down one another, but we must BUILD up ourselves and one another via prayer, fasting, and the studying of GOD'S word. We are BUILDER WORKERS with JESUS CHRIST (2 Corinth. 6:1). GOD bless you.
August 10, 2026
THE NAME. THE SAVING NAME. GOD'S NAME REMEMBER THE NAME. (Psalm 20:7; Acts 4:12; Psalm 100:3; Matt. 28:19; Acts 16:31).
"Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our GOD" (Psalm 20:7). A name is that which identifies and distinguishes a specific person or thing. Every lord, every god, every father, every son, and every spirit has an identifiable name. "Know ye that the LORD HE is GOD: it is HE that has made us..." (Psalm 100:3). Speaking of JESUS, the Bible says "All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not anything made that was made... the world was made by HIM..." (John 1:3; Eph. 3:9) " ...by whom also HE (GOD) made the worlds” (Heb. 1:2). "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do ALL in the NAME of the LORD JESUS..." (Col. 3:17). Do you want to be saved? You MUST believe on JESUS (Acts 16:31; Heb. 11:6). Then you must repent and be baptized in the FATHER’S name says JESUS. The father's name is JESUS (John 5:43; John 10:25). JESUS went on to say and in the name of the SON (Matt. 1:21). The SON’S NAME is JESUS and JESUS went on to say and of the HOLY GHOST. "But the comforter, which is the HOLY GHOST (SPIRIT), whom the father will send in my name" (John 14:26). The HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT name is JESUS. Remember every spirit has a name or functions in a name; every son has a name; and every father has a name. Finally, remember spirit, father, son, God, and Lord, are all titles and not names. The one name for all of the above is JESUS the CHRIST. GOD bless you.
August 11, 2026
“THE FOUNDATION OF LOVE!”
The very existence of the human race was built on love. When God (Jesus) knelt down and form man from the dust of the earth, He orchestrated the entire being with love and gave the man a woman that he could love. Despite Adam and Eve’s mess up, Jesus extended his love and died for the entire world. Jesus has never stopped loving us no matter what we have done or how far we have gone. All Jesus ask is for us to have a repentant heart and He’s willing and just to forgive us (1 John 1:9). When Jesus was nailed to the cross that was love. Jesus was beaten and humiliated, but He endured it because He loves us. He was buried in a borrowed tomb that was love. And when He rose on the third day that was love for all of us. God’s love is unconditional, limitless and endless! Such Love, such wondrous love.
St. John 3:16 - 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!”
God Bless You!
August 12, 2026
THE PREEMINENT ONE (Col. 1: 17-19; Matt. 28: 18)
The meaning of the word preeminent takes in one that is superior, more important and has power over all others. The name of the ONLY preeminent one is the LORD JESUS CHRIST who is GOD. "Know ye that the LORD HE is GOD: it is HE that has made us..." (Psalm 100:3; John 1:3). "And HE is before all things, and by HIM all things consist... and HE is the head of the body, the CHURCH..." (Col. 1:15-18). "... thou shalt worship the LORD thy GOD, and HIM only shalt thou serve" (Matt. 4:10). JESUS revealed HIS preeminence and said "all power is given unto ME in heaven and in earth (everywhere)" (Matt. 28:18). Salvation can only be found in JESUS CHRIST (Acts 4:12). JESUS is the ONLY one who holds all three GOD only preeminent power titles. 1) Omnipotent: all powerful, 2) Omniscient: knows everything, and 3) Omnipresent: being present in all places at the same time. Finally, JESUS (GOD) is the ONLY ONE that knows all 700 plus languages and dialects in the whole world and each person of all 700 plus languages and dialects can speak to HIM (GOD/JESUS) at the same time and HE gives everyone individualized attention. HE never gets confused. Yes, the preeminent ONE is JESUS CHRIST. GOD bless you.
August 13, 2026
GUILE!
Guile (deceitful, cunning) is a character trait that should not be practiced by Believers. This type of character displays the same character that the serpent used on Eve to deceive her and she in turn used to deceive Adam. This behavior caused the fall of mankind. We are to deal honestly with people and hope the best for them, and not to deceive them. This type of behavior displeases God (Jesus) and man.
1 Peter 3:10-11 - For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
August 14, 2026
GOD WHO MADE MAN vs. man-made gods (Jeremiah 10: 1-17)
To me the definition of the true and living GOD is the self-existing creator of the heaven and the earth and man. He who makes anything is greater than the thing he makes. GOD/JESUS MADE EVERYTHING including man. Therefore HE is greater than everything and greater than every man. It makes no sense for creature man to cut down a tree or use stone and sand to make something and turn around and worship it as his god. Man made god is less than the man who made it. Anything creature man put before JESUS/GOD is idolatry. Worship JESUS only who is GOD.(Matt. 4:10). GOD bless you.
August 17, 2026
JESUS OUR PROTECTOR (Matt. 28:20)
The GOD (JESUS CHRIST) we serve is able to protect us no matter what mode of transportation we use; air, sea or land. We were blessed to have two excellent female bus drivers. One took us to Canada and back to Pennsylvania where another female driver took over. As in the natural, so is the spiritual. GOD can use anyone, male or female in HIS Kingdom to bless HIS people whenever HE so chooses. GOD bless you.
August 18, 2026
“KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT OUT!”
You may be faced with various circumstances where you might feel knocked down. It could be sickness (Job 2:3-6), marital issues, financial issues (Jeremiah 29:11), laid off your job (Philippians 4:19), or didn’t get that position you applied for. Though you may get knocked down, you’re not out. This reminded me of Job, when he went through his season of sickness, he still held on to his integrity and he received double for everything he lost. So, I encourage you no matter what situation you’re faced with today, just like God did it for Job He can do it for you. Tell somebody I’m knocked down, but I’m not out!!
Job 42:10 - And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
God Bless You!
August 19, 2026
GOD WILL WORK IT OUT. (Psalm 23:4)
Many believers and churches are going through some challenging times, but GOD/JESUS will work it out. Yes, HE has a way of working things out for HIS people. In sad times of death, sicknesses, etc. among us. David said "...though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou (GOD/JESUS) art with me..." (Psalm 23:4). GOD will not leave us, but HIS will and HIS love will see us through our every challenges. So in all things give thanks (1 Thessa. 5:18). Thank you JESUS. GOD bless you.
August 20, 2026
WE ARE LIBERATED!
As Believers we have been liberated (delivered - freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles), from sin. Before we were Baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost, we were in bondage to sin. We were on our way to hell, but thank God (Jesus) that He has provided a way of escape for all of us but we have to follow His instructions to be liberated. Since, we have been liberated, we should not take it for granted and start practicing sin again. Stay liberated, and "repent" right away when you make mistakes.
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.
Galatians 5:1 - Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:13 - For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
August 21, 2026
GOD WITH US (Matt. 1:21-23; Heb. 1:1-3, 8; 1 Tim. 3:16)
There are some religious organizations that believe that JESUS came into existence when HE was born of Mary. However, that belief is far from the truth. JESUS made HIS earthly mother Mary whose uterus (womb) was used as a vessel to reveal JESUS in the fulness of time and to redeem us with HIS blood on Calvary (Gal. 4:4 ). GOD the FATHER SPIRIT made HIMSELF a body (JESUS) before the foundation of the world and JESUS made man looking like HIS physical self (Gen. 2:7). GOD the Father Spirit earlier said to the human part of HIMSELF WHO IS JESUS " ...let us make man in our image, after our likeness..." (Gen. 1:26-27). The Bible confirmed JESUS as the "...image of the invisible GOD... for by HIM (JESUS) were all things created... and by HIM all things consist..." (Col. 1:15-18). The Bible stated in John 1:3 "all things were made by HIM (JESUS). The same is confirmed in Eph. 3:9 and Heb. 1:1-2). The Bible also let us know that JESUS is called EMMANUEL which means GOD with us (Matt. 1:23). Finally, the Bible also tells us in 1 Tim. 3:16 that JESUS IS GOD manifested in the flesh. Yes, JESUS our Lord is GOD. "Know ye that the LORD HE is GOD" (Psalm 100:3). GOD bless you.
August 24, 2026
PART A
VISITOR OR RESIDENT (Matt. 6:33; Prov. 3:5-7)
A visitor is a person who goes to see someone or to a place for a short while every now and then. A resident is a person who lives and takes up residency permanently at a specific place.
Some believers only visit the Bible occasionally one day a week or less and sometimes long in-between for a few minutes. But no love for GOD'S Word is involved. A resident of the Bible loves to be involved with the Word of GOD on a regular and daily basis and enjoy reading and studying it.
Some believers are visitors to the Sunday School lesson where they only open the book when they get to the class. Residents of the Sunday School lesson studies it before they get to the class.
Some believers are visitors to JESUS where they only pray or communicate with JESUS every now and then or when they need HIS help with something or have a problem. A resident believer friend of JESUS walks, worships, praises, and talks with HIM daily.
Some married couples treat each other like visitors where they hardly have wholesome communication with each other regarding family needs. Resident married couples loves and daily takes care of each other's needs and also have wholesome communication with each other daily.
Some friends treat each other like visitors who only talk with each other every now and then or when one wants something or a favor to be done. Resident friends love each other unconditionally and enjoy each other's company talking with each other and is there for each other through thick or thin.
In all of the above which are you VISITOR OR RESIDENT?
GOD bless you.
August 25, 2026
“BETTER DAYS ARE COMING!”
We live in uncertain times, but take heart in knowing that the sufferings in this life is just for a moment. The song writer penned it and sings, “Better days are coming by and by, when we reach the city in the sky, sorrows will be over joy will come at last. Better days are coming, coming by and by”. This does not negate the fact that God wants us to enjoy our life here on earth, but we have a hope that is much better than any enjoyment we will have in this life. Even with our various situations, good or bad there’s still no comparison with what we have to look forward to as believers (Rev. 21:4), (Psalm 30:5).
Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
God Bless You!
August 26, 2026
PART B
CHURCH MEMBER: VISITOR or RESIDENT? (Matt. 6:33; Mark 2:1-5; Prov. 3:5-7)
A visitor is not a resident and a resident is a permanent member.
Some believers are visitor members to their church in that you rarely see them at church when they can come, but choose not to come. Some often seem to have a complaint or an excuse. They seem to forget that it is biblical to "not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is... (Heb. 10:25). We must not always be going to church to get a blessing only, but more so we should strive to bring a blessing and to be a blessing to others. Your spiritual worship engine should not always start or crank up when you get to church, but all of us should strive to go to church with our worship and praise GOD engine started from home. Leave home right so you can worship right at church. The resident members of the church carries out the three main priorities of the saints in the church: 1) go to church so that GOD gets all the glory from your presence. 2) go to church to edify your brothers and your sisters. 3) go to church to help souls to be saved. Finally, the church is ALL JESUS and is all about JESUS. In the church we all should "serve the LORD with gladness: come before HIS presence with singing... for the LORD is good; HIS mercy is everlasting; and HIS truth endureth to all generations" (Psalm 100:1-5). Yes, let us all strive to be a church believer resident and not a member visitor. GOD bless you.
August 27, 2026
WAGES!
When we work on any job, we expect to be paid our wages (payments). If we are not paid, we will immediately call or go to our personnel office to let them know that we didn't get paid. But there are wages that we don't want and that is the wages for sinning. So, stay clear of sin because those wages will lead to death (being eternally lost). Also, repent when you sin to avoid those type of wages.
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
August 28, 2026
THINK ON THESE THINGS - WHO IS OLDER ?
1) JESUS or the Hebrew boys? “... did not we cast three men … into the midst of the fire? (now) I see four men ... the fourth (one looks) like the SON OF GOD" (Dan. 3:24-25). JESUS is older.
2) JESUS or Abraham? The Jews ask JESUS are you greater (older) than our father Abraham? JESUS answered "... verily, verily, I say unto you, before Abraham was, I AM" (John 8:51-58). JESUS is older.
3) JESUS or Mary HIS mother? "And she shalt bring forth a SON, and shalt call HIS name JESUS … that which is conceived in her is of the HOLY GHOST … they shall call HIS NAME EMMANUEL … (which means) GOD with us" (Matt. 1:21-23). JESUS is older (HE is GOD in flesh). (1 Tim. 3:16; Col. 1:16-17).
4) JESUS or the world ? "And to make all men see ... the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in GOD, who created all things by JESUS CHRIST" (Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:16-17). "… by whom also HE made the worlds” (Heb. 1:2). “… all things were made by HIM ... the world was made by HIM ..." (John 1:1-3, 10). JESUS is older.
5) JESUS or Adam? GOD THE FATHER SPIRIT said to the human part of HIMSELF (JESUS) "let US make man in the image, after our likeness (Gen. 1:26-27). “And the LORD he is GOD (JESUS) (Psalm 100:3) formed man of the dust of the ground ..." (Gen. 2:7). JESUS is older.
GOD bless you.
August 31, 2026
FEAR NOT, GOD IS WITH YOU (Isaiah 41:10; Psalms 23:4)
There are so many unpleasant things that are happening in our homes, in our towns, cities, parishes, states and countries that tries our faith and our spiritual resiliency. The writer says "these are times that tries men’s soul". Many marriages are being attacked by the devil. The ragingness of diseases such as heart failures and cancer are prevalent in many homes. The sudden news of deaths from near and far brings tears to our eyes. There are raging fires and floodings around the world that takes the lives of many of which our condolences and prayers goes out to the families. Wars and Acts of violence are prevalent in our world, and on our streets that brings fear in the hearts of many. Some leaders in many countries cares very little about the basic needs of the people while filling up their families and themselves bank accounts. We are truly living in the last days. But our hope and future are in JESUS CHRIST and not in man so fear not. David said "though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou (GOD) art with me..." (Psalms 23:4). GOD says "fear thou not; for I am with thee ..." (Isaiah 41:10). May I further encourage you to stay focused on JESUS CHRIST 24X7. Do not doubt GOD because HE will take care of you and strengthen you. FEAR NOT. GOD bless you.
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