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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

JUNE 2026

June 1, 2026
GOD'S LOVE
Looking at another perspective area of GOD'S love for us. (2 Corinth. 5:14-21)
Yes, we know that GOD so loved the world...(John 3:16), but did you know that GOD the father is a SPIRIT which has no flesh or blood (John 4:24). From the beginning, GOD THE FATHER SPIRIT took on a body (JESUS), and HE JESUS made man looking like HIMSELF (Gen. 1:26; Gen. 2:7; 1 Tim. 3:16). Man came looking like JESUS and that is why when JESUS was revealed (born) (Gal. 4:4) man's sperm (Joseph) was not used (Luke 1:34-35). The Adamic sin nature could not redeem a sinner. A sinner could not redeem a sinner. It took a sinless JESUS to redeem (reconcile) us from a sinner to a saint so we can be holy like GOD (2 Corinth. 5:17). Yes, in this perspective, HE who knew (had) no sin became like a sinner without the sin, so HE could die like a sinner (wrong doer) for us, so that we who believe on HIM might be made righteous like HIM (2 Corinth. 5:14-21). Pilot could not understand why the Jews wanted to crucify a righteous man who he could find no faults in (John 19:4). It is as JESUS took off HIS holy GODness robe and put on our unholy dirty robe of sin. Yes, JESUS became sin stink for us so that we who believe on HIM might smell good. JESUS became an accused convict so that we might be made free (Luke 23:39-43). "Tell JESUS thank you". GOD bless you.

June 2, 2026

“TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED!”

It is imperative that we continue to Glorify God even in the simplest situations. We should never take anything for granted, because some things can change in the blink of an eye. Let’s continue to put God first (Matt. 6:33), trust Him as the song writer puts it, and “never doubt for He will surely bring you out” (Prov. 3:5-6). Be mindful of the little things and always give God thanks in everything. God constantly watches over us, protects us from danger seen and unseen and has fought battles that we didn’t even know about. I encourage you to give God thanks in everything, no matter how simple it might seem (Philippians 4:6). 

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

June 3, 2026
THE HEART - (Prov. 4:23)
Physically, the number one killer in America and the world are heart problems. Millions of lives are lost each year because of heart disease.
Spiritually, the bad spiritual heart is a soul destroyer and a good spiritual heart is a soul sustainer.
Spiritually, loving GOD with your whole heart means absolute and sincere devotion to GOD.
Loving a friend (one another) from the heart means unconditional faithful sincere caring and trust in the person. Bad spiritual heart disease is becoming the number one killer of love in the church today. Solomon says, “keep thy heart (love) with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life" (Prov. 4:23). Solomon went on to say, "a merry (loving) heart doeth good like a medicine" (Prov. 17:22). If you do not nourish your heart in GOD'S love it can become deceitful, hypocritical and desperately wicked (Jerem. 17:9). A good spiritual heart of love will not think or wish evil on another person and is quick to forgive from the heart (Matt. 18:35). So, let us all nourish our hearts by always doing good (Rom. 12:21). GOD bless you.

June 4, 2026

SACRIFICES!
Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice (something of value given up or lost for the sake of something else) for us when he died on the cross. What are we willing to sacrifice for Him? Are we willing to sacrifice our time to come to His house (the Church)? Are we willing to give our tithes and offerings for the up building of His Kingdom? Are we willing to tell others about His Sacrifice for us? He has done and is still doing so much for us, we owe Him our all.
Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

June 5, 2026

HUMILITY/HUMBLE - A POWER HOUSE.
THE BLESSINGS OF BEING HUMBLE.
(John 7:18; Matt.18:1-5; Prov. 27:1-2; Matt. 23:12).
A very famous boxer once said and I believe he was joking "it is hard to be humble when you are as great as I am" (Muhammad Ali). JESUS, the greatest and humblest said "... whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased (degraded); and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted (elevated)" (Matt. 23:12). To me the word humble/ humility takes in the following:

(1) not egotistical,

(2) blend in with the lowly,

(3) enjoy giving from the heart,

(4) not boastful of accomplishments,

(5) quick to admit your own mistakes/faults, and

(6) a good listener.

Let us all strive to big up JESUS CHRIST more and more and not ourselves; then speak more positiveness of others than ourselves. Paul stated "... in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves" (Philip. 2:1-5). JESUS said, "He that speaketh (brag) of himself seeketh his own glory..." (John 7:18). The wise man Solomon tells us "... let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips" (Prov. 27:1-2). Remember that "self-praise is no recommendation". So, "humble yourself to walk with GOD" because "... whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased (fall to the lower level)” (Matt. 23:12). GOD bless you.
 

June 8, 2026
GOD'S EMBASSY - THE CHURCH
(John 17:14-15; Rom. 12:2; 1 John 2: 15-17)
GOD'S CHURCH in the world today is like an embassy in a foreign host country. An embassy is not under the control of the country that it is in. It remains under the control of the country it represents. THE CHURCH represents Heaven’s holiness and lifestyle. Example, the Jamaica Embassy in the United States of America is the sovereign territory of Jamaica. A host country cannot legally enter into another country’s embassy to arrest someone unless the Ambassador gives them written permission. The same principle with the Church in the world today. The world and satan cannot control the Church (us). The Church (us) is in the world, but the worldly practices and sins should not be in the Church. The ship is in the sea, but the sea is not in the ship. When the sea is getting in the ship there will be a problem. The Church’s home country that it represents is in Heaven and the head of The Church’s country, and the head of its embassy (the Church) in this foreign world is JESUS CHRIST. The rules and laws of Heaven’s Embassy (the Church) in this foreign country (the world) are the rules, laws, and practices of Heaven, JESUS CHRIST and Heaven’s lifestyle begins in the Church on this earth. It is o.k. for the Church to be different from the world. The Bible says "love not the world (this foreign country), neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the FATHER is not in him... " (1 John 2: 15-17). GOD bless you.

June 9, 2026

“OUR REDEMPTION DRAWETH NIGH!”
The most important book we can read in our lifetime is the Bible, because everything that’s in the scriptures has been fulfilled, is currently happening or will be fulfilled. The scriptures were written to warn us of the things that will take place even in front of our eyes (Matt. 24). We are encouraged to look up for our redemption is drawing nigh (St. Luke 21:28). This simply means that, Jesus is closer to coming back than when we first heard it. Let’s be sober, be vigilant and be watchful because we don’t know the day nor the hour when the Lord shall return for His (Church) bride (Matt. 24:36).
Matthew 24:30 - And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
God Bless You!

June 10, 2026
WALKING WHERE YOU LIVE OR GO.
(1 John 1:7; Acts 17:28; Gal. 5:25)
You cannot walk where you are not present. It is a fact that any where you are living you will walk there, and anywhere you walk to, the evidence invisible or visible will be on your feet or feet coverings/shoes. You cannot fake walk where you are present. If you live in CHRIST, you will walk in CHRIST. If you are living or abiding in sin, you will walk in sin. If you are living in the SPIRIT of CHRIST, you will walk in the SPIRIT/HOLY GHOST (Gal. 5:25). If you are walking in the light, you will constantly fellowship with walking in light people. If you are walking in darkness you will fellowship with walking in darkness people. But, "... if we walk in the light as HE is in the light, we (will) have fellowship..." (1 John 1: 5-10). Let us not try to fake it, two cannot walk together in love or fellowship if they are not in agreement (Amos 3:3). Right and wrong, truth and lie cannot fellowship. So let us all watch where we are living and who we are fellowshipping with daily and ask the LORD from the heart if needed to forgive us and order our steps every day (Psalm 119:133). GOD bless you.

June 11, 2026

ENJOY YOUR LIFE!
Time is moving fast. A week seems like about 4 days instead of 7 days. Whatever you plan on doing, don't keep putting it off. You may say when I retire, I plan on doing this or that, but you don't know if you will live to see retirement. If you want to do something special in life like take a trip, accomplish something or purchase something, you have to go ahead and do it now. Also, by the time you reach retirement age, you may not have the mindset, or strength to do certain things. You may just want to stay home most of the time and relax. You don't want to have any regrets because you didn't do those special things you desired in life while you had your health and strength. In other words enjoy every stage of your life.
Ecclesiastes 3:13 - And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.

June 12, 2026
SPOTLIGHT OF LOVE - (Phil. 2:3; Rom. 12:10-21)
THINK ON THESE THINGS.
The writer says "... how the heart will tune to singing when love shines in...". There is a church that I know that takes a few minutes in a Sunday morning service to put the Spotlight on a member of the church about every other month. Relatives and friends of the person are invited that Sunday and the member is given a church plaque and flowers. The leaders and a few others would speak the truth of love in letting the person know how much they are loved and appreciated. Male and female are given their flowers while they can smell and see them. And good things are spoken about them while they can hear the nice things being said.
How often have you and I been to funeral services and see some of the most beautiful flowers on the coffin or casket of a deceased (male and female). Also people and loved ones talk to the dead about how much they love them, but the deceased can't hear a word or see and smell the beautiful flowers. It is nice doing that, but it makes more sense if nice things were said while the person can hear them and flowers are given while the person can see and smell them. ALL CHURCHES SHOULD DO THE SAME THING. GOD bless you.

June 15, 2026
NO SHORT CUT TO HEAVEN - (John 3:5-8; Matt. 6:15; Rom. 10:9-13)
There is Only one way to heaven and JESUS said that HE is the way.
Having the sad opportunity to attend several funerals lately, I am amazed as I listened to relatives, preachers, and friends of the deceased how some put the deceased in heaven because he/she was nice or a good person. Now, I am not here to judge anyone, but I believe what JESUS told Nicodemus "... except a man be born of water and of the SPIRIT, he CANNOT enter into the Kingdom of GOD ..." (John 3:5). There is only ONE and HIS NAME is JESUS and you must repent and believe on HIM in order to be saved (Acts 4:12; Rom. 10:13). There is no short cut to heaven, and no sin or unrepentant sinner can go to heaven (Luke 13:3-5). Remember without holiness no man can see GOD (Heb. 12:14). One must do the Will of GOD to enter heaven because not every one that say LORD, LORD will enter heaven (Matt. 7:21). Heaven is not a place of religious confusion or sinful mess. Heaven is a Holy sinless place (Heb. 12:14). Yes, there is no short cut to heaven (John 3:5). GOD bless you.

June 16, 2026

“THE HOLY GHOST IS ESSENTIAL FOR HEAVEN!”
As mentioned in our previous thought for the day, no matter what nice things are said about a person when they pass, if they die without Christ they will not make it to Heaven. Believing, repenting, and being baptized are the initial steps, but without the infilling of the Holy Ghost one is not yet saved or ready for Heaven. The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of God that is placed on the inside, just like the Day of Pentecost Acts 2:36-38). This is what helps you on your journey, especially during the most challenging times. You must be born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:5). It doesn’t matter how nice, kind, caring or sweet a person is, without the Holy Ghost, in the sight of God your attributes means nothing. Have you had your Pentecost experience, if not, today is your day. The Holy Ghost is essential for that great getting up morning.
Acts 1:8 - But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses.
God Bless You!

Jun 17, 2026

THE BEAUTY AND CHALLENGES OF AGING - (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14)
Age and aging with now time once passed cannot return or be replaced. So, I say cherish your age and don't be ashamed of it and don't express ungratefulness. You would not have known about many things at your present age had you died before now. Be grateful for every second, every minute, and every hour that you have lived, even though you have experienced many unpleasant things. Some people say "I wish I was dead because of pain, illnesses, and other unpleasant experiences of aging. One man said, "if I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself". We are responsible for taking good care of ourselves. Yes, I know aging is no joke, but wholesome living is a gift from GOD. I know some birth defects make some people look like it would have been better had they not been born. Remember the joys of sex are the reason why some people are born. Some came into the world because of other factors of sex. Don't blame GOD for birth defects, but sin and man-made chemicals, drugs, and other (greed) wickedness to food, drinks, and the environment have been factors for many birth defects. I would not have known my wonderful wife of 53 years, my 3 children, my 5 grandchildren and my 2 great granddaughters if I had died during my childhood illnesses. So, I say thank GOD for my age of 82 years. I would not have met some wonderful friends, neither would I have met some of the most wonderful people at church and other places had I died at an early age. I know the ugly negative opposite is there, but I thank GOD for the beautiful positives of life and aging. Thank GOD/ JESUS and to HIM I give all of the glory. GOD bless you.

June 18, 2026

DOERS!
The Bible is not to be read like a fiction novel, but it is a Faith Building, Soul Saving Book. The Bible is one of the oldest History books that has ever been written and inspired by God (Jesus). Just like we read books that gives us instructions on how to perform a task, the Bible also gives us instructions. So, when we read it we are to "do" what it instructs us to "do". These instructions cannot be taken lightly because it gives us instructions on how to live a successful life. Also, following the instructions or not, will determine where we will spend eternity. In other words, we must be "doers" (one that takes an active part) of the Word.
James 1:22 - But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

June 19, 2026
ABIDE IN JESUS (John 15:1-15)
We need to abide in JESUS CHRIST to survive and live holy. The word abide takes in the meaning to stay connected, or to remain steadfast in wholesome fellowship. The apology of the trunk (vine) and the branches fits within the context of our relationship with JESUS CHRIST. In as much as that when we abide in JESUS, HE is also abiding in us, we still have the responsibility of dwelling in HIM for our spiritual survival. We need GOD to survive in these last days, but GOD does not need us to survive. JESUS CHRIST is the vine (trunk) and we are the branches. There is one trunk on a tree but many branches. One GOD but many members. One body but many organs. The trunk (GOD/VINE) does not need the branch to survive, but the branch (us) must abide in the vine (TRUNK JESUS) to survive and produce fruit and to glorify GOD and edify the church (John 15:4). GOD is glorified when the branch (us) light so shine before men and produce fruits (Matt. 5:16; John 15: 8). It is not the house needing your protection from the harsh environmental and cold elements, but it is us that need to abide in the house so as to be protected from the harsh environmental heat and cold. JESUS CHRIST is the house and we are the residents/occupants. So, let us abide/stay in JESUS. GOD bless you.

June 22, 2026

NO REVERSE GEAR (Num. 23:20; Heb. 10:39)
There are certain things in life that are constant and cannot be changed or reversed. Two of them are age and time. Time as the clock will show that it cannot stop or reverse. The clock can stop working, but time remains constant. Time waits for no one, and eternity is the only thing that will cause time to stop. When GOD made time, it is like eternity is a pie and GOD removed a slice of the pie and that space HE called time, but the removed slice of eternity is gradually moving back into the space and when it does time shall be no more. Yes, time has no brakes, and it cannot slow down and it has no reversed gear.
Age begins at birth, and it too has no reverse gear. At the age where you are now you can get older, but you cannot get younger. Aging is constant and only death can stop it.
Salvation is designed so that the believer need only to abide in JESUS to remain constant to the saving of the soul. But if the believer draws back or reverse (backslide) GOD will have no pleasure in them that draws back into perdition, but HE will have pleasure in them that believe to the eternal saving of the soul. May I encourage you to remove the reverse gear of doubt, hatred and unforgiveness and step on the forward gas with and for JESUS CHRIST. GOD bless you.

June 23, 2026

DON’T GET WEARY IN WELL DOING!”
The journey may seem long, and the road may become rocky at times, but do not grow weary in well-doing. When Jesus carried the cross, it became heavy. He stumbled under its weight, yet He endured to the very end, as Scripture reminds us: “he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved” (Matt. 24:13). Consider what would have happened if Jesus had given up or thrown in the towel, we would not have the opportunity to receive salvation.
So when life becomes difficult, remember what Jesus endured for us. Do not give up. Keep pressing forward and continue to endure. After a while, your labor will not be in vain. As Paul said, “Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved” (Acts 27:31). If you remain steadfast, stay the course, and keep your faith in Christ, the reward is eternal life. Be encouraged, your payday is coming after a while. Endure, trust God, and abide in the ship.
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
God Bless You!
 

June 24, 2026

THE EMBASSY OF HEAVEN IS THE CHURCH. (Matt. 16:18; 1 John 2:15-17)
Local police cannot go into a foreign embassy to arrest someone without permission from the head of the embassy. They have to wait until the person comes outside of the embassy’s compound. Every embassy is to exclusively carry out the interest of their president and country. So is the embassy church in this world, it is to exclusively carry out the interest of JESUS CHRIST and Heaven, such as rescuing souls from sin, satan, and the world. One can run into the church from satan and satan cannot come into the spiritual embassy the church. He can only stay outside and offer you worldly stuff to get you to come out into the world (backslide) where he can get you (Num. 35:27-28). So, abide in THE CHURCH (John 15:7). This world is not our home . "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world the love of the FATHER (GOD) is not in him” (1 John 2:15-17). Finally, Heaven’s embassy church (us) is located in the world, but the world is not in us. It is like the ship is in the sea, but the sea is not in the ship. GOD bless you.

June 25, 2026

THE UNTOUCHABLES!
As believers we have trials, sicknesses and temptations, but God (Jesus) will take care of us and help us through them all. We have to realize that the devil would like to do more harm to us, and remember how he did Job (he asked God for "permission" to attack Job on every side), but after the attack God gave Job double for his troubles. So, if it was up to the devil, he would "Touch" every area of our lives like he did Job, but God has not let him "Touch" us like that. Even though we go through tough time "sometimes", it could be so much "worse" for us. How many times have you passed by a bad car accident, and felt sorry for those involved, but don't you know that could have been you in that accident, but God delayed you from coming by that way at that time. There is so much we could be suffering from right now, but God is protecting us. God loves us and has made us untouchables (exempt from criticism, control, punishment - unreachable). In other words, the devil can't "Touch" us whenever he wants to because God has a hedge of protection around us.
Psalms 105:14-15 - He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

June 26, 2026

JESUS CHRIST THE G. O. A. T. - (Greatest of all times) - (Matt. 28:18)
The four letters above has nothing to do with the animal goat. But in the language of sports there is someone who has excelled above all others in their specific field of sports and no one human being has ever excelled to the top of all the sports in this world. The FIFA world football (soccer) championship is on, and one footballer may emerge as the greatest. To me Pele of Brazil will always be the greatest G. O. A. T. Footballer ever.  May I introduce some of you to the ONE and only true and living GOD JESUS CHRIST. HE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES (GOAT). JESUS CHRIST (GOD) alone holds these three titles, Omnipotent (has all power), Omniscient (all wise and knows everything), and Omnipresent (being able to be present in all seven continents and in heaven at the same time), and he knows all seven thousand plus languages and dialects. Everyone can talk to HIM at the same time, and HE gives everyone individualized attention. JESUS CHRIST is the creator of all things (John 1:3; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:16-17; Heb. 1:1-2; John 1:1-10). JESUS CHRIST is the only one that can save you from your sins when you repent and be baptized in HIS NAME JESUS and be filled with the HOLY GHOST (Acts 4:12; Acts 8:15-16; Acts 2:38; Acts 10: 44-48; Acts 19:1-6). Yes, JESUS CHRIST is the all rounder G. O. A. T. (GREATEST OF ALL TIMES on earth and in eternity). GOD bless you.

June 29, 2026

IF YOU ARE REDEEMED, SAY SO (Psalm 107:1-2)
The meaning of the word redeemed takes on recover, rescued, restored, and buy back by paying a price to set someone free. Adam sold all of us out in the Garden of Eden when he was disobedient to GOD'S command with which fruit he should not eat. Adam let the devil fool him by telling him that "ye shalt not surely die" (Gen. 3:1-6). GOD had told him earlier that " ... in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Gen. 2:16-17). Adam disobeyed GOD by obeying the devil. Everytime that the believer sins in words, thought or deed (action) he/she is obeying the devil and disobeying GOD. Whose report do you believe? We must therefore confess our sins to GOD and repent, GOD is "faithful and just to forgive..." (1 John 1:9). Let us who are redeemed by the blood of JESUS CHRIST on CALVARY "say so” by telling the story of GOD'S redemptive love so that GOD gets all of the glory and praise (Psalm 107:1-2). GOD bless you.

June 30, 2026

“ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM!”
There is no other way to be saved, but through the name of Jesus. We serve one God, but the name of that God is Jesus. Our belief (faith in Jesus) is what will save us and ~that’s in Jesus. As mentioned in scriptures, there is only one correct revelational way of baptism and that’s only in the name of Jesus or the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48). Jesus is and will always be the only saving name! (John 14:6). While there are various denominations, beliefs, or Churches, there is only one way to God and that’s through baptism in Jesus’ name and receiving the infilling of the Holy Ghost (Acts 19:5; Romans 8:9; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31).
Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

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