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thought for the day with pastor.
October 7
This is heavy on my heart today, " what are you speaking"? James 3:10 says, "Out of the same mouth come blessings (praise) and cursing, my brothers and sisters that should not be."
I am very disturbed by folks who claim to be born again believers and yet they constantly bless and curse sometimes at the same time. I realize we live in a world full of hate, envy, ugliness, sin is out of control, drama is off the chart, people rising up against each other, families are a mess ,however, this world is looking for a people who will be different and speak blessings after blessings. We need to lift up one another as we look forward to the day when Jesus comes back and takes us home to be with Him. I pray blessings on each one of you my brothers and sisters. Lets start a chain reaction of blessings not cursing's. Love as Jesus loves. - Pastor Billy Stitely
This is heavy on my heart today, " what are you speaking"? James 3:10 says, "Out of the same mouth come blessings (praise) and cursing, my brothers and sisters that should not be."
I am very disturbed by folks who claim to be born again believers and yet they constantly bless and curse sometimes at the same time. I realize we live in a world full of hate, envy, ugliness, sin is out of control, drama is off the chart, people rising up against each other, families are a mess ,however, this world is looking for a people who will be different and speak blessings after blessings. We need to lift up one another as we look forward to the day when Jesus comes back and takes us home to be with Him. I pray blessings on each one of you my brothers and sisters. Lets start a chain reaction of blessings not cursing's. Love as Jesus loves. - Pastor Billy Stitely
October 10
Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and they are safe."
God never promised that everything would be easy ,however, (i love the word however) because it gives me something to look forward to) He is our strong tower, our refuge, our fortress, our what ever we need Him to be. Run to Him today and He will
be I AM , what ever you need!!! - Pastor Billy Stitely
Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and they are safe."
God never promised that everything would be easy ,however, (i love the word however) because it gives me something to look forward to) He is our strong tower, our refuge, our fortress, our what ever we need Him to be. Run to Him today and He will
be I AM , what ever you need!!! - Pastor Billy Stitely
October 11
This devotion comes from a sermon I was privileged to hear on Sunday. In Exodus 3 Moses asked God who should I tell them sent me? God simply replied tell them "I Am has sent you". The name I Am is referred to God many times throughout the Bible. What does I Am mean to you? In the Old testament you find the name Jehovah Jireh our provider , Jehovah Rapha , our healer, in the new testament in John we find I am described as many things, chapter 6 the bread of life, 8 , the door of the sheep, 10, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, chapter 11 the way the truth and the life. What do you need I AM to be for you today!!!!
This devotion comes from a sermon I was privileged to hear on Sunday. In Exodus 3 Moses asked God who should I tell them sent me? God simply replied tell them "I Am has sent you". The name I Am is referred to God many times throughout the Bible. What does I Am mean to you? In the Old testament you find the name Jehovah Jireh our provider , Jehovah Rapha , our healer, in the new testament in John we find I am described as many things, chapter 6 the bread of life, 8 , the door of the sheep, 10, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, chapter 11 the way the truth and the life. What do you need I AM to be for you today!!!!
October 17
Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live , but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in this body, I live by faith in the Son of God who gave Himself for me.!!" Also in 1st Corinthians 15:31 says"I die daily" . Many of us go through life feeling so down and beaten up, however, if we would realize that this life we live must be lived with the attitude that we can't live it on our own . We need to crucify this old man every day. Each day is like a new day when you die to your own wants and desires. I have nothing to gain by living the old way but living as Jesus lives I am living life to its fullest potential because He lives in many and works through me.
Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live , but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in this body, I live by faith in the Son of God who gave Himself for me.!!" Also in 1st Corinthians 15:31 says"I die daily" . Many of us go through life feeling so down and beaten up, however, if we would realize that this life we live must be lived with the attitude that we can't live it on our own . We need to crucify this old man every day. Each day is like a new day when you die to your own wants and desires. I have nothing to gain by living the old way but living as Jesus lives I am living life to its fullest potential because He lives in many and works through me.
October 19
On my way to work this morning I saw many road signs and was reminded of a song from back in the day, signs signs everywhere there's sign. I began thinking about many of us today who live this Christian life looking for a sign. In Mark 16:17&18 Jesus said "signs will follow believers, they will cast out demons, they will not be hurt by serpent's, deadly drink won't kill them. They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover." Instead of believers following signs how about letting signs start following believers. I'm ready for a move of God to sweep through the"church" that's us , and signs and wonders flood this nation!!!
On my way to work this morning I saw many road signs and was reminded of a song from back in the day, signs signs everywhere there's sign. I began thinking about many of us today who live this Christian life looking for a sign. In Mark 16:17&18 Jesus said "signs will follow believers, they will cast out demons, they will not be hurt by serpent's, deadly drink won't kill them. They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover." Instead of believers following signs how about letting signs start following believers. I'm ready for a move of God to sweep through the"church" that's us , and signs and wonders flood this nation!!!
November 2
1st Peter 5:7 says, "Casting all of your cares on Him because he cares for you."
When you cast something it is throwing something away from you. When you throw it away from you you don't bring it back .Cast your stuff towards Jesus and allow Him to care for you . He will take your burdens . He said His yoke is easy and His burden is light.He will carry you through!!!
1st Peter 5:7 says, "Casting all of your cares on Him because he cares for you."
When you cast something it is throwing something away from you. When you throw it away from you you don't bring it back .Cast your stuff towards Jesus and allow Him to care for you . He will take your burdens . He said His yoke is easy and His burden is light.He will carry you through!!!
November 3
1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me."
Toys R Us has a slogan that says, "I don't want to grow up I'm a toy's r us kid". I totally get it,however, in reality we can't go through life as adults acting like spoiled little kids. Paul isn't saying not to enjoy life like children, but when it comes to our spiritual growth we are to learn and grow up spiritually. This only comes from a daily life of prayer, reading the word of God, and having fellowship with the Lord and each other. Time to grow up boys and girls!!!
1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me."
Toys R Us has a slogan that says, "I don't want to grow up I'm a toy's r us kid". I totally get it,however, in reality we can't go through life as adults acting like spoiled little kids. Paul isn't saying not to enjoy life like children, but when it comes to our spiritual growth we are to learn and grow up spiritually. This only comes from a daily life of prayer, reading the word of God, and having fellowship with the Lord and each other. Time to grow up boys and girls!!!
December 2
Luke 24:5&6 says the women bowed down in fright when they seen the two men in white then the men spoke and said why seek ye the living among the dead He is not here He has risen just as He said he would. I know it's not Easter time but I serve a risen Savior ,Jesus Christ the King of kings and Lord of lords. Not only on holidays but every day. Jesus is alive and well sitting at the right hand of God the Father making it possible for you to make your requests known. Ask, seek , knock, He will answer you and meet your needs today. HALLELUIAH HE LIVES TODAY!!!!
Luke 24:5&6 says the women bowed down in fright when they seen the two men in white then the men spoke and said why seek ye the living among the dead He is not here He has risen just as He said he would. I know it's not Easter time but I serve a risen Savior ,Jesus Christ the King of kings and Lord of lords. Not only on holidays but every day. Jesus is alive and well sitting at the right hand of God the Father making it possible for you to make your requests known. Ask, seek , knock, He will answer you and meet your needs today. HALLELUIAH HE LIVES TODAY!!!!