PREACH THE WORD

 

     My message today is for preachers and those who share the word of God.  Many today are either using the internet or AI to get their messages done.  I am not against using these tools in preparation, but they must be the only tool.  The greatest blessing in preaching the word is the unctioning.   Many old-time preachers need it was the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  Getting your message from time spent with God.

  One many wrote that in too many places today a bland pulpit is leading to the closing of churches.  Many old-time preachers studied Johnathon Edwards sermon, “Sinners in the hands of an angry God.”  This is a powerful sermon no doubt, but nothing can beat a message God has laid upon your heart.

     Being ordain and empowered is the real secret to being an effective preacher.  Next time you prepare for a message look for a God moment where God speaks and you relay what he has said.  Last night I was in a prayer meeting, and the presenter talk about how Jeremiah was in prison ceil and God gave him a message to give to the people. 

     We need a God moment occasionally, to bring us back on track.  So how does that happen.  Seek the mind of God in sermon preparation.  Pray for the presence of God in your worship service.  Invite people to pray while you are preaching.  Look for the Bible as your ultimate source.  Be sensitive and obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit before, during and after you deliver the message.  This will make you effective and powerful for God.

ABRAHAM AND LOT

 

     There was a woman who felt led by God to go to Clinton, New Jersey to reach the Jewish community there and her first covert was the well-known evangelist, Morris Cerillo.  When Abraham and Lot went to Canaan, they were very influential there.   One day however there was a dispute between Lot and Abraham over land.  There was not enough for both.  Paul makes it clear in his writing that Christian will have disputes and disagreements from time to time. 

     When we find ourselves in those times we must demonstrate these attributes.  Be impartial, sincere, love, have Christ as our standard, fervent in grace, and totally unselfish.  Abraham gave Lot the choice of the land and he took the best and Abraham settled for second best, but God blessed that. 

     Did you know the Bible says that selfishness is with holding something that is needed.  James warns us against doing that.  When we do not meet the needs of others we are being not like Christ.  We must never be indifferent to others.  When we get caught up in greed and covetousness, we become no longer good for anything.  Jesus said when salt gets unsalted it is good for nothing.  Jesus warns us that this creates a wall between us and God.

      When are called to help others like Joseph did when the famine hit Egypt.  Abraham in the dispute with Lot gave Lot the best of the land and settled for less but God blessed him.  When you take yourself on the throne of the heart God will bless. 

DIRECTION

 

     May I encourage you to not compare yourself to others.  It has been said that comparison is the thief that destroys who we can become.  Especially in your journey of life.  Remember we all have the same beginning, but we are all on a different path.  God gave us a thing to do and we must do only what we can do.  We all have different challenges, and we also choose our ultimate destination.  That is the power of free choice. 

     Someone else’s success does not mean that you are falling behind.  You were never meant to do what they are doing.  Your time, path and growth are unique.  Peter does encourage us to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ but even that is different than someone else. 

     My exhortation for you today is work on being a better version of who God intended you to be than worrying or trying to imitate someone else because you will never be them.  You were called to be who God made you to be.  Remember you have a place in this world. 

A PLACE IN THIS WORLD

 

     May I encourage you to not compare yourself to others.  It has been said that comparison is the thief that destroys who we can become.  Especially in your journey of life.  Remember we all have the same beginning, but we are all on a different path.  God gave us a thing to do and we must do only what we can do.  We all have different challenges, and we also choose our ultimate destination.  That is the power of free choice. 

     Someone else’s success does not mean that you are falling behind.  You were never meant to do what they are doing.  Your time, path and growth are unique.  Peter does encourage us to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ but even that is different than someone else. 

     My exhortation for you today is work on being a better version of who God intended you to be than worrying or trying to imitate someone else because you will never be them.  You were called to be who God made you to be.  Remember you have a place in this world. 

QUOTES FOR NOV 1, 2026

 

WISE SAYINGS

 

     The wise know when they put their faith and trust in the Lord.  He will do exactly what He said He would do.  If you assurance is in yourself, you will fail but if you assurance is the Lord you will succeed and prosper.  Prosperity begins with confidence in the Lord.  Health begins with the assurance and confidence that the Lord will keep his promise of health and hope.

     Our confidence in the Lord stands on the truth that God’s very nature is love and mercy.  You will never falter, slip or fail when the Lord is holding your hand.  One of greatest assets you have in your life is the confidence of God’s abilities and the talents he gives you.

     Many a motivational leader with tell you to rely on yourself.  They are wrong if you rely only on yourself.  However, if you rely of God as well then anything is possible.  If you know that God can do the impossible you are already on the way to a miracle.  When your trust is in God you may stumble and fall but you will never fail.

RETURN

 

Nov 1 – The Day of Return - Isaiah 66:1-18

 

     People will follow whoever they have chosen to follow.  The righteous will consecrate and purify themselves while the unrighteous will do the opposite.  They will meet their end together with the one they follow.  In simple terms if you follow the Lord, you will go where He is.  If you follow the devil you will end up where He is going.

     The Lord because of what is going on and has been panned by manis going to come.  This is a direct prophecy about the Lord Jesus coming.  He will gather people of all nations, language, and they will see His glory.  What an exciting day that will be.  Like the old song says.

ABRAHAM

 

     Abraham was a complex man and had many faces.  He was a man of faith, a father of nations, a deceiver and a man who believed God’s promises.  He was a man of obedience he went where he was to where God wanted him to be.  Abraha, was unselfish.  He gave the best of the land to his nephew Lot.  He was a man of courage.  He rescued the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah. 

     Abraham was a giver.  He gave a tithe to Melchizedek.  He was mighty in prayer.  He prayed for people who were facing judgment.  He was a man of faith and God accounted to him as righteous.  All Abraham had was a promise from God, but he took that promise and made a new life and we can as well. 

     Through Abraham all nations have been blessed.  Three major religions claim him as their own.  He followed God’s call and so must we. When you do like the old army phrase, “there is no life like it.” 

ABRAHAM

 

     Abraham was a complex man and had many faces.  He was a man of faith, a father of nations, a deceiver and a man who believed God’s promises.  He was a man of obedience he went where he was to where God wanted him to be.  Abraha, was unselfish.  He gave the best of the land to his nephew Lot.  He was a man of courage.  He rescued the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah. 

     Abraham was a giver.  He gave a tithe to Melchizedek.  He was mighty in prayer.  He prayed for people who were facing judgment.  He was a man of faith and God accounted to him as righteous.  All Abraham had was a promise from God, but he took that promise and made a new life and we can as well. 

     Through Abraham all nations have been blessed.  Three major religions claim him as their own.  He followed God’s call and so must we. When you do like the old army phrase, “there is no life like it.” 

HELPING OTHERS

 

     Let me encourage you today if you see someone falling behind go back and walk beside them and remind them, they are not walking alone.  If you see someone fall, go over and offer to help pick them up.  This shows you care and are willing to include them.  You are not only doing it for them, but it is a reflection of the character and nature you have developed in your life. 

     These acts of love and kindness remind people that they have self worth because you showed it to them and it can be an example for them to do it to others.  Jesus said, “do unto others as you would have them do it unto you.”  In short treat people the way you want to be treated.  One more thing this act of love may seem small to  you be it could mean the whole world to you.

A NEW DAY

 Well, here it is another day.  It is day that you walk into.  Yesterday had problems, trials and situation that were both good and bad.  Yet here it is another day.  You cannot erase the chapters left behind or the pain they hold but with the new day an opportunity to begin a new chapter and a new page.  This is a permission that you give yourself.  Remember you and God are writing your story.  This is what makes life exciting and uneasy.  So, with courage, peace of heart, self examination and hope you begin new and fresh for the road ahead.  Jeremiah said that the mercies of God are new every morning great is his faithfulness.  Remember you got this.

SELF EXAMINATION

 

     Self examination and self reflection can be an interesting prospect because you have to confront the real you.  Not the image you are projecting but the real you.  It is a humbling but important process.  You will never become the person you are supposed to be until you get rid of the bad habits, mentality and attitudes that are slowing and hindering you. 

     It is important to find out why you say, do and think certain things.  There is anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, offense and other negatives lurking in the background that must be confronted and released from your life.  This is the only way you can be a better you walking in grace, love, forgiveness, mercy, and proper attitudes.

QUOTES FOR OCT 31, 2026

 

SAVIOR AND JUDGE

 

Oct 31 – Savior and Judge - Isaiah 66:12-16

 

     The Lord is now extending peace like a river and the wealth of the nations like flooding streams.  As a mother nurses and cares for her children so the Lord will care for His children.  When one sees what the Lord does, they will in their heart rejoice and flourish like grass in the field. 

      The Lord is coming with fury, fire, and his chariots will come like a whirlwind to destroy His enemies.

He will rebuke with fire and fury.  The Lord will execute judgment on all people, and many will be slain by the Lord.  The Lord is both Savior and judge depending on what you do with Jesus.

WISE SAYINGS

 

      The person who knows God has a hope and thus a future because they know God will be there. For the Christian they know what their future holds because the Bible has already told them what is going to happen.  The folly of the occult is that those who practice it actually think they are going to win.  The power satan promises is temporary and the power God promises is eternal.

       The problem with going back into time to correct mistakes is that you would make more than you started.  If you want to touch other you have to be an person of honesty.  Always do what is right.

If you want to lead others you have to have confidence in God and yourself.  The fool gets his confidence only him himself and the wise get their confidence from the Lord and then apply

it to themselves.  The child of God has confidence in God and that He will get us through whatever we face.

QUOTES FOR OCT 30, 2026

 

LIVE

 

         I was told by a good friend that we are to live for the sunrises and sunsets.  Where I live these are common, yet powerful reminders of what life should and can be.  The colors are breath taking and stunning and they remind us of God’s handiwork.  I have often remarked that God is showing off. 

      Live for road trips that take you somewhere you have never been before.  As a cyclist I hove to ride with the music blaring in my ears and the wind on my face.  When I rode my motorcycle, I loved the freedom that I t brought. 

     Live for the days when you are surrounded by the people that make you feel loved and cherished.  Nothing beats family and friends sitting and enjoying each others company.  This is pure gold.  This makes you realize that the world is not a cold and harsh place even though sometimes it feels that way.

     Live for the little things and moments because they help you realize that this is what life is supposed to be about and meant to be.  In the movie ever after the final line said, “It is not that they lived happily ever after, it was that they lived.”  Live life because it is a gift you have been given. 

TIME

 

 I want you to remember that we have all been given just 24 hours.  Just one day to do with as we please.  This is one of the free things that we have in this world.  If you had all the money in the world you cannot buy one hour.  Money is a commodity people have lots of but time is not.  You only have a certain time on this plant and that is it. 

     My question for you today is what are you going to do with it?  Time is a precious and priceless treasure.  Once you use it.  It will never come back.  You cannot buy it back.  It is a gift only given once and once you waste it.  It is gone forever.  So never waster your time.  I know when you are young it seems you have all the time in the world, but when you get to a certain age it is more precious than gold.  Don’t waste it.  Maximize every moment because once time is gone it is gone forever.

MY HOPE FOR YOU

 

   I love this thought.  Wherever you are my hope and prayer is that you are happy where you are and what you are doing.  I hope that you are just enjoying being yourself.  Remember it is the small moments that make the most impact.  Embrace these moments because they are the things that keep your heart soft and full of love. 

     I hope that the light of the day touches your skin and life that those memories will last a lifetime.  I hope that you will let go of the things that hurt your soul, mind and heart.  Choose to forgive and release any root of bitterness.  These things will destroy you if allowed to fester or grow.  Make sure you grab on to things that help you grow and prosperity.  Spock said, “we should live long and prosper.”

     Make sure you grab and hold on to things that heal and make your grow.  You are worth more than you ever believe.  David said that we are wonderfully and marvelous made.  You are a child of God and made in his image.  Don’t let anything ruin that.

MIRACLES

 

Oct 30 – Miracles - Isaiah 66:7-11

 

     Isaiah then uses the power of imagery to get his point across.  A woman goes into labor before birth pains come and she delivers a son.  Has anyone heard of such things.  Can a country be born in a day or a nation in a moment?  The Lord will do that.  He can open and close wombs. 

     It is time for Jerusalem to rejoice, be glad, rejoice becaus3 she is greatly loved by the Lord.  Instead of mourning she will be nursed, drink deeply, have delight and overflowing abundance.  All provided by the Lord.