JESUS TALK

If  we want to understand who God is in his entirety, we need to understand all the aspects of God. Understanding the distinctions between Jesus as God the son and God as the Father is one thing, but what is truly understood about God the holy Spirit. There are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as a mystical force. Others see the Holy Spirit as an impersonal power that God makes available to followers of Christ. What does the Bible say about the identity of the Holy Spirit? Simply put, the Bible declares that the  Holy Spirit is God. The Bible also tells us that the Holy Spirit is a divine person, a being with a mind, emotions, and a will. When we speak of the triune God, we are referring to GOD as God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit. Everyone who surrenders their life to Christ must understand the Holy Spirit's identity, his position within the Holy Trinity, and the function in the believer’s life.

"T hough the LORD be lofty, yet hath he reverences unto the lowly: but the haughty he knows from afar," the Bible states (Psalms. 138:6). Someone who is exalted, arrogant, high, haughty, or lofty is described as proud. Whatever others may think, God clearly recognizes when we are proud, and there are numerous negative consequences of pride according to Scripture. We must remember what God thinks of pride in our hearts and His response to it, regardless of who openly exalts themselves or quietly becomes great in their own eyes. It is a SIN that leads to shame, conflict, ruin, and more if it is not repented of and reversed. None of this assists us in fulfilling our purpose or pleasing God. The purpose is to elevate, magnify, and lift up GOD, not ourselves. Here are some ways to help If you identify any pride in your heart and find yourself making it more about self and less about God. James 4:6-7 1.      Understand God’s Position When we are prideful, we must understand

                                 I s God a true priority in our life, or do we use the excuse that our busy schedules prevent us from doing so? Many of us, I believe, struggle in our relationship with God because we are sometimes fatigued by our real obligations or too preoccupied with what we believe is more essential to us. God is well aware of the BUSY activities that might consume our time. Work, relationships, studies, caring for our children, and so on, but we must spend time in his presence in order to carry out his plan for our lives. He is our source of power and the only one who can genuinely assist us in completing the tasks required to function in this world? Recognizing God as our Creator and accepting His Lordship over our lives is the first step in making time for Him. When we make time for God and prioritize him in our lives, we will have more time for other worthwhile endeavors. According to the Bible, King David was a man after God's own heart. (See Acts 13:

  A fter almost two full years of pandemics, shutdowns, and bad news from so many directions, it’s time for us to GET OUR STUFF BACK! The devil has robbed you and God’s people long enough.  Isaiah 42:22 says: these people are robbed continually, and no one says: RESTORE! But Jesus is the Lord of restoration!  No matter what the enemy has stolen from you, God has promised He will restore it all! Remember, the Bible says in Acts 10:38 that God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and power in His earthly ministry. He went about doing good and healing everyone oppressed by the devil. But Hebrews 13:8 also says,  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”   He is doing good and healing everyone oppressed by the devil today, just like He has always done! To be oppressed means that somebody or something else is in control of your life, future, and destiny. When you feel controlled by life, finances, sickness, disease, or by any other human being, that’s oppression. But Jesus gr

  T here seems to be so much debate about the sabbath and if not keeping it breaks the law of God. I wish to point out a few things. S cripture never mentions any Sabbath (Saturday) gatherings by believers for fellowship or worship. However, there are clear passages that mention the first day of the week. In  1 Corinthians 16:2  Paul urges the Corinthian believers “on the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income.” Since Paul designates this offering as “service” in  2 Corinthians 9:12 , this collection must have been linked with the Sunday worship service of the Christian assembly. Historically Sunday, not Saturday, was the normal meeting day for Christians in the church, and its practice dates back to the first century.   There is no obligation for the New Testament believer to keep the Sabbath, and also, the idea of a Sunday “Christian Sabbath” is also unscriptural. There is actually one time the Sabbath was mentioned after

  T his attribute is viewed in a variety of ways by many people. Being brave and standing up for what you believe in can be a positive thing, but it's also often associated with being pushy or overly assertive. So, how important is boldness in the Christian life? You may find it difficult to be assertive if you are typically shy. You may be concerned that being assertive would make you appear arrogant. It's crucial to remember, though, that when we use boldness selfishly to gain what we want, it might backfire. However, as Christians, we will confront situations that will require us to be courageous in order to speak up for Christ. For example, Jesus' disciples prayed for boldness and asked for it. They realized that they couldn't rely solely on their own strength to convey their message and make Jesus known. To finish what they were assigned to do, they needed the gift of bravery. "After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken," says A

    "W hy am I single when all my friends are married?" you might wonder. or "How come we can't have children while my friend has five?" or "Why am I suffering from this terrible sickness while all of my friends are fine?"   One day, we'll get answers to all of our questions. God will one day restore all we've lost in this life in Heaven. The Bible guarantees that those who have suffered will be restored. "They placed their hope in a better life after the resurrection," Hebrews 11:35 states of outstanding men and women of faith who changed the world (NLT).   We devote all of our attention on this life, yet there is a hereafter that will last indefinitely. Even if it is long, life on Earth is very brief. "How can you know what your life will be like tomorrow?" James 4:14 asks. Your existence is like the morning fog—it appears for a brief while and then vanishes" (NLT). Then there's the afterlife.   Are yo