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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! ( Isa 52:7 )
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Greetings. I want to share my testimony. I have to admit this was unexpected. Looking back 34 years ago, I can talk about this and get excited.
I was driving a taxi, trying to make a living. That evening, I felt the Holy Spirit moving me to pray in tongues. I spent hours praying in tongues, not knowing what awaited me.
Friend, I have been focusing on the need to be a better listener, especially concerning matters of the Holy Spirit. It can mean life or death in some cases. Having worked long hours at my job, I felt a voice telling me to go home. I ignored that voice, and it got me in trouble.
I stopped at a convenience store, and two girls came to my cab. I took them to their destination, and they got out. I asked who was going to pay my fare. Looking back, I felt foolish being concerned about a miserable $2.75 fare. They told me that someone else was going to pay for it.
A guy came to the cab wearing baggy pants. He pretended to look for the money and then pointed his gun at my face. Out came two shots. The first shot hit my arm by the grace of God. Then, he goes to the driver’s side to finish the job with the second shot. I felt a hand put my head out of the way, and he shot clear thru the window. I could feel the bullet narrowly missing my head.
During that time, I saw a blue light. I later found out it was my angel. The guy fled the scene, thinking he had finished me off. I had never seen so much blood sprinkling from my winter coat like a fountain when I came to. I called the dispatcher, and she directed me to a convenience store. She instructed me to wait in the cab for a police officer.
When the police officer came to meet me, I filed a report about the incident. Soon, paramedics surrounded the area along with some detectives. When I finished answering questions, I rode with the paramedics to the Emergency unit. I saw the bullet, which came from a .38 revolver. Later, I discovered that bullet missed the main artery in my arm.
During my time in Emergency, I called my wife. My main concern was her pregnancy. She was five months pregnant, and I was concerned about her reaction to this incident. God gave her grace, and she managed to deal with it. My stay at Emergency was just a few hours, but the repercussions of it stayed for months on an emotional level.
This incident happened as a wake-up call to me. Friend, the word of God tells us that our life is a vapor. If you are a believer and don’t know your calling, seek the Lord with your whole heart. I knew I had a calling when that incident happened, but I had allowed life’s circumstances to sidetrack me. Death could have had me, but God intervened. If you don’t know Jesus as your savior, now is the time to accept God’s gift. Please don’t put it off. If you need prayers, please let us know in the comment section. God bless.
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Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Ps 100:4)
The gates of heaven open when we pray with thanksgiving. It is time to enter the Prayer Zone!
How would you like to have a piece of heaven on Earth? As you look at this picture, I want you to picture yourself under an open heaven. Did you know that when you pray, you are entering heaven? Heaven’s gates will open to you as you give the Lord thanks for what he has done to you. As you do this, you will enter the Prayer Zone!
When I was a kid growing up in New York, my family would watch the Twilight zone. A series of stories that were filled with mysteries. At the end of the program, I would get scared when I saw how these episodes ended. Now, I am in a far better dimension- A dimension of prayer. A dimension of signs and wonders. A dimension where wisdom is found. My next stop is the Prayer zone.
As I grew older and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I discovered that I could change my destiny. I was destined for a burning hell, but my decision to accept Christ changed everything. Now, I am a citizen of God’s kingdom. No longer do I have to worry about life’s most challenging problems, because I have the mind of Christ.
These are perilous times. The body of Christ cannot allow the luxury of distractions to sidetrack its purpose. With today’s technology and entertainment, it is easy to be distracted. These obstacles can make us comfortable and lose sight of God’s purpose in our lives. Let’s look at the following verse–
Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! (Amos 6:1)
Amid the coming judgment, Israel was at ease. The mountains of Samaria were fortified and well built for battle. The people had drawn away from God, being swayed by their prosperity and safety. We are no different. God is calling his church to prepare. To prepare to examine their hearts and get right with God.
Many in the body need to find their calling. Others need to shake off the ease and comfort to start getting busy for the Lord. God is starting to bring America under judgment, and we must prepare. Judgment starts in the house of the Lord.
Many Christians want to know their future. I find it amusing that Christians seek Facebook to know their future. When I was backslidden, I used to begin my day reading the Horoscope. I was interested in the psychic phenomenon. I used to read people’s palms and tell them about their future. Looking back at my life, there was a spirit of divination that was guiding me.
Now, God guides me with the spirit of Truth. The word says that he will show us things to come. Do you want to know your future? Stop going to places like Facebook and other nonsense and allow the Spirit to reveal what’s in store for you. Praying in tongues is an excellent way to enter into the dimension of God’s mysteries. I like the testimony of Pastor Kenneth Hagin. Pastor Kenneth Hagin, while praying in tongues, saw his future wife’s face.
The apostle Paul was given a preview of his future ministry. He was struck blind by the light of God’s power but entered into another dimension. He went into a forced fast, having nothing to eat or drink. Fasting is barely mentioned in TV ministries, but it is a necessary tool for us to see our future.
In his forced fast, he saw Ananias coming in to lay his hands and pray for his sight. God, purposely, took him from the natural into the spiritual realm. Our eyes need to be enlightened, and amid the middle of bad news, we cannot allow ourselves to lose our joy. We may be going thru hard times, but God will give us victory in the end.
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Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Gal 6:7)
Last week, we looked at the creation process in the book of Genesis. I will post a link in case you missed it below. (1) This week, we will talk about the garden. As you study Gen 2 and 3, you will find that God created Adam and Eve and had them tend to the garden.
Adam and Eve experienced a perfect beginning in the Garden of Eden. There was no sickness, no poverty, and no suffering. The earth was filled with abundance, wealth, and provision. Above all, Adam and Eve enjoyed daily fellowship with God, living in His peace and presence. Yet there was one command they were required to obey: they were not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God graciously allowed them to eat from every other tree, but He reserved this one as forbidden (Genesis 2:16–17).
From a spiritual perspective, this command reflects the principle of the biblical tithe, which God declares belongs to Him alone (Leviticus 27:30). The tree was God’s possession, not humanity’s. Adam and Eve had no need to understand evil, as such knowledge was intentionally withheld by God (Deuteronomy 29:29). The serpent’s deception targeted their desire for power and enlightenment, promising that they would be like God and that their eyes would be opened (Genesis 3:5).
As recorded in Scripture, Adam and Eve ultimately disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit. Their eyes were opened, but at a devastating cost—the entrance of sin into the world (Genesis 3:7). This moment remains a central theme in any Genesis Bible study, revealing how disobedience affects not only individuals but future generations.
As I study the Word, I believe Adam and Eve delayed in choosing between the trees placed before them. Had they chosen the tree of life first, humanity’s story might have ended very differently. This powerful account highlights the eternal importance of obedience to God and trusting His boundaries, even when temptation offers immediate understanding or gain.
And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: (Gen 3:22)
When we read the biblical account of Adam and Eve, we see that God was required to remove them from the Garden of Eden, preventing their access to the tree of life. This act was not punishment alone, but mercy. If Adam and Eve had eaten from the tree of life in their fallen, sinful state, they would have lived forever separated from God. Their eternal existence—and that of their descendants—would have resulted in unimaginable suffering. Yet, even in judgment, God revealed hope.
As we continue our Bible study of Genesis, we discover that the tree of life reappears throughout Scripture. Several passages point us back to this powerful symbol of eternal life and restoration. The good news is this: Jesus Christ is now our tree of life. The moment you accept Him as Lord and Savior, He becomes your source of life, healing, and renewal.
Beloved, your life is a spiritual garden. When you receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, God plants Him at the center of your garden and sends the Holy Spirit to help you cultivate and protect what has been entrusted to you. Through prayer, obedience, and faith, your garden begins to flourish.
Take time each day to tend your garden. Pray in the Spirit and allow God to reveal which seeds need to be planted and which weeds need to be removed. In this fallen world, God desires to help you build a fruitful life and leave a lasting legacy for yourself and for others. Seek Him with all your heart today, and allow Him to restore what was lost through obedience to God and faith in His promises.
(1) https://thechristiancorner.org/2025/12/06/the-creation-story-insights-from-genesis-12/
Bible verses courtesy of Biblegateway…http://www.biblegateway.com
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Gen 1:1)
The book of Genesis is a fascinating journey to embark on. The very word Genesis means “beginning,” and as we stand at the close of this year, many of us may look back on moments of heartbreak, discouragement, and tears. Yet, woven into those experiences, there may also have been glimpses of heaven—answered prayers that reminded us of God’s faithfulness. And now we wonder: what will 2026 hold?
I don’t have that answer, but I do know this—God is the God of new beginnings. Personally, I feel ready to step into a fresh chapter of my life. This year has been extraordinary for me, a time when I’ve witnessed God speaking through the ordinary and revealing His truth in the extraordinary. By observing the natural world and reflecting on the supernatural, I’ve seen His hand at work. I encourage you to study the Jewish Feasts and the events surrounding the life of Jesus. These moments in history were not random; they pointed beyond themselves, connecting the natural to the divine.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. (Gen 1:2)
As we look closely at Genesis verse 2, we see that the earth was without form, empty, and covered in darkness upon the face of the waters. This raises an important question: what happened? We know that God is a God of order, so how did the world become disorganized, void, and dark? The mention of waters suggests to me that a massive flood had already taken place, destroying all forms of life.
I submit to you that there was indeed life on earth before this. Lucifer, once a glorious angel, was involved in managing the affairs of the earth. There was angelic activity, and even the Garden of Eden was established, where Lucifer had a presence (Ezekiel 28:13).
But something shifted. Satan desired to be like God. He persuaded a multitude of angels to rebel and attempted to overthrow the Most High. Yet God had the final word (Isaiah 14:12–15). As a result of this cosmic battle, Satan was cast down to earth, which triggered a great flood that wiped out life. The devastation was so deep that it created Hell for him and the fallen angels (2 Peter 3:5–6).
From this, we understand that contrary to traditional teaching, God did not create the earth in six days—it was already created and perfected. What God did was restore creation to its original condition. Now, let’s bring this truth down to our level: how does this apply to you and me today?
For deeper Bible study and answers, I invite you to watch the videos linked below. May God bless you as you seek His wisdom.
Bible verses courtesy of http://www.biblegateway.com
Links for further studies…
https://rumble.com/v72jv56-bible-nuggets..html
https://rumble.com/v72lc5s-bible-nuggets.-book-of-genesis-part-2.html
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. ( 1 Tim 6:12)
History has always captivated me—especially the stories shaped by war. Lately, the Lord brought the Korean War back to my mind, reminding me how it ended in a tense stalemate. Even now, the conflict remains unresolved, with the potential to reignite at any moment.
As I revisited the events, I was struck by China’s involvement on the side of North Korea. General Douglas MacArthur, determined to halt their advance, proposed bombing China to prevent further escalation. However, President Harry S. Truman intervened and denied the request. It’s fascinating to consider how differently history might have unfolded had Truman allowed MacArthur to carry out his plan. There is no doubt that we could have won the war, and things would have been a lot different, but I believe it was not God’s will. (1)
I like to point out a spiritual analogy with this. Let me share a scripture that will bring my topic home—
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matt 11:12)
Tradition has used this verse to imply that we need to bombard heaven with our petitions. We ask many in the church to join us in convincing God to answer our prayers. Nothing could be further from the truth. The word of God says to come boldly to the throne of grace. ( Heb 4:16) God has an open-door policy for his children.
There are three distinct realms referred to as “heavens” in Scripture:
Just as political leaders during the Korean War restrained General MacArthur from executing his strategy, tradition and unbelief can hinder us from walking in full authority through prayer. Are you facing a spiritual stalemate? Have your prayers felt unanswered, your spirit weary, and your joy under siege?
It’s time to break the stalemate.
God has victory in mind for you. As you seek Him, invite the Holy Spirit to guide your prayers with precision and power. He will reveal how to strike at the root of the issue. Don’t stay on the defensive—rise up, reclaim the territory that belongs to you, and move forward in faith.
Victory is not just possible—it’s promised. God bless.
(1) https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/douglas-macarthur-atomic-bombs-will-win-the-korean-war/
And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!
(Numbers 11:29)
Greetings. As I sit at my computer writing this blog, God put into my remembrance Numbers 11:29. The spirit of prophecy fell upon the people in Moses’ camp. It was a grand event. God took Moses’ spirit and put it upon the 70 elders. ( Numbers 11:25-29) The word says that they prophesied without ceasing. How does this apply to us and our circumstances?
First, the word warns us to be linked to the right Pastors who lead the flock. If your Pastor is preaching tradition, error, and lies (Distorting the word), that same spirit could fall upon you. If you have a good church with a good Pastor, stay there and support him/her with your prayers. As you do so, the same Spirit that is upon the Pastor will fall on you.
We see this brilliant illustration with Moses. This same spirit spread first upon the 70 elders and then, throughout the camp. Some were trying to rebuke the people prophesying, especially Eldad and Medad. Brethren, what this tells me is that the spirit of prophecy is not only for a select few but for everyone. God wants to show us things to come (John 16:13) to prepare us for our walk with him.
So, in your prayer time, ask the Holy Spirit to help you to pray God’s will for your life. Dare to prophesy what he shows you and watch it change your life. Remember, practice makes perfect, especially when we have the devil trying to destroy us and our family. Finally, take some time and watch this video below. I was at Love Fellowship church in Portsmouth, Va. In this video, God delivered a timely word for the body. Be blessed.
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. ( Mark 5:28)
Numerous healing accounts in the New Testament emphasize the transformative power of faith through physical contact with Jesus. Matthew, Mark, and Luke recount the story of a woman suffering from a persistent issue of blood who, with unwavering belief, touched the fringe of Jesus’ garment and was immediately healed. Inspired by this act, entire crowds sought restoration by simply reaching out to touch his robe. Matthew affirms, “as many as touched it were made well,” revealing the spiritual depth behind this seemingly simple gesture rooted in Jewish tradition. ( Mark 6:56)
In Numbers 15:37–41, God instructed the Israelites to sew tassels into the corners of their garments, with a blue cord signifying obedience to His covenant. In ancient Hebrew culture, the corner of a garment symbolized identity and authority. Ruth’s request to Boaz to extend his robe over her reflected a desire for union and protection. The Hebrew word for “corner” also translates as “wing,” deepening its symbolic meaning.
This motif continues in Jewish prophetic literature. Ezekiel 16:8 portrays God covering Israel with the corner of His garment, indicating a covenantal relationship. David’s guilt after cutting Saul’s robe in 1 Samuel 24:5 demonstrates how sacred and symbolic these garment elements were. Malachi 4:2 introduces a messianic promise: healing would come “in His wings,” echoing garment corners. Thus, Jesus—referred to as the Sun of Righteousness—embodied this promise, and His attire carried both physical and prophetic significance.
The act of reaching for Jesus’ garment wasn’t random or ritualistic—it reflected deep faith and recognition of His divine identity. Pharisees wore extravagant tassels as public displays of holiness (Matthew 23:5), but Jesus’ clothing expressed true spiritual authority. Those who touched Him weren’t merely hoping for relief; they were aligning themselves with God’s Messiah and entering into His covenantal healing. Jesus validated this intimate act, telling the afflicted woman, “Your faith has made you well.” (Matt 9:22)
Though modern believers may not attribute spiritual meaning to garment tassels, understanding their biblical significance enriches our view of the Gospel. Touching Jesus’ robe symbolized humility, trust, and dependence on divine grace. These accounts remind us that healing begins with a heart posture of faith in Jesus Christ—not through physical touch, but through spiritual identification. By embracing this truth, we’re invited to draw near, confident that the Messiah brings restoration to all who seek Him with genuine belief.
“saying, “I am A and Z, the First and Last!” And then I heard him say, “Write down everything you see, and send your letter to the seven churches in Turkey: to the church in Ephesus, the one in Smyrna, and those in Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” (Rev 1:11) (Living Bible )
Can you imagine our Lord Jesus appearing to you and saying I am A and Z? You would think that you had lost your mind. Think about it —the words A to Z? Just what would the Lord mean about the two letters of the alphabet?
First, let’s address the letter A. It is the beginning letter. As we begin our day, we need to realize that Jesus is first in our lives. When our feet hit the floor, we should be thanking him. Our greeting to him should be–
1- Good morning, Father.
2- Good morning, Jesus.
3- Good morning, Holy Spirit.
After that, we should take some time to pray and study God’s word for the day. I guarantee that if you do this habitually, God will begin to show new things from the Word. He will start to speak to you.
Second, the Letter Z is the last letter. When you go to bed, the last thing that should be on your mind is the Lord Jesus. You should spend some time thanking him in prayer and asking him for your slumber and rest. Also, you should stand on alert in case the Holy Spirit calls you to intercede for others.
As we dig deeper into this, let’s look at the King James version below–
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. (Rev 1:11)
The King James version contains the Greek letters of the Alphabet, which are Alpha (The First Letter) and Omega (The Last Letter). In fact, he mentions this 4 times in the word, so let’s pay special attention to these letters. Alpha and Omega are symbolic of the word. From Genesis to Revelation (Beginning to End), you find God’s promised deliverer, who is Jesus Christ, our Lord. Jesus is saying to John, while at the isle of Patmos, pay attention to my word. I am the promised Messiah mentioned since the book of Genesis. I am everything that you will ever need. (Alpha and Omega/ A to Z)
Did you know that the word has a Hebrew version of A to Z. It even mentions the Hebrew Alphabet? Want to know more? Click on this link below and listen to our podcast. What you hear will revolutionize your life. God bless.
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For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. (Col 3:3)
What do Bacon and Eggs have to do with Life in Christ? Throughout the scriptures, we see how Christ used parables and analogies to get his point across. The Lord brought to my attention not long ago, Bacon and Eggs! My favorite meal is Breakfast, especially Bacon and Eggs.
God showed me something with my breakfast. The chicken and the pig. They both did something. The chicken laid an egg, but the pig was committed. What are you doing for Christ? Are you faithful unto death?
A seed to give fruit has to die first. It is a classic example of the resurrection of Christ! Christ compared himself to a seed. ( John 12:23-24) When he rose again, the seeds that had been planted in the life of the disciples bore fruit, and they started speaking in tongues. On that day, 3,000 souls were added and a church was born. (Acts 2:41, Acts 11:26)
Again, consider the seed. Bear in mind that to grow, it has to be planted. It has to die in order to give fruit. You have the incorruptible seed inside of you (If you are born again), but you have to plant it. In the planting process, the Holy Spirit has been given to you as your helper. He is the one who will help you bear fruit in your lives.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. ( Matt 13:44 )
Your Bible is where you have the seeds of that hidden treasure. When you learn to die to self, you will unleash revelation knowledge that will revolutionize your walk with Jesus. ( 2 Peter 1:3-4 ) In him are all the promises are yea and Amen. The buried treasure will take form within your Spirit, Soul and Body.
Like the chicken and the hog. One did something, but the other was committed. Don’t just put your hand to the plow and be half committed. Go all the way. Take out time to pray, study, and meditate on who you are in Christ and what belongs to you. As you sow those seed and water them thru prayer, you will learn to die to self.
Dying to self is not easy. There is a place of suffering. You have to deny your flesh. Family will misunderstand you. Those who are close family members will persecute you. (Matt 10:36) The enemy will test you because he is after your seed. Never forget that. Learn to watch and be faithful. God will reward you.
For further study, check out this reference….https://chronologicalbiblestudies.com/calendardate_dailystudy_110911.htm
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:28)
Recently, I saw a movie that I would consider a tearjerker. The British movie Hand In Hand was made in 1961. I had seen it many years back, and the Lord had me watch it for some strange reason. This movie is centered on two children about the age of 10. The boy was Catholic, and the girl was Jewish.
They went to school together, and the girl, whose name is Rachel, was made fun of by her classmates. Michael, the Catholic boy, took a liking to her and was actually protective of her. Throughout the film, they fall in love (Puppy love) and want to spend time together. One of the scenes that ministered to me was when Rachel’s parents were talking about moving away. Rachel was heartbroken and shared the news with Michael.
Michael decides to do a blood covenant with Rachel so that they can develop a closer relationship. They cut their fingers and mix their blood. Throughout the movie, they grow closer together until tragedy strikes. ( For the conclusion, I have provided the link below).
When Michael and Rachel mixed their blood, it reminded me of Jesus and how he hung on the cross for our sins. Going through all sorts of agony, he spilled his blood for us, creating a blood covenant. Think about it, his blood runs through our veins. His blood is mixed with ours, making us one with him at the moment we invite him into our hearts. (Acts 17:26)
In the movie Hand in Hand, Michael visits Rachel’s Jewish synagogue. His parents tell Michael that it is a sin to visit the synagogue, but because he loves Rachel, he does it. The film has its funny moments, when Michael steps into the synagogue and expects God to strike him dead. Through the service, nothing happens and the people are friendly and make him feel welcome.
When we remember our blood covenant, His Spirit will give us revelation knowledge that transcends religion. We will learn to enter into his grace and not see God as a cranky old man with a long beard armed with a club to hit you on your head when we sin. God longs to pour out his mercy and grace. This movie is a must-see, so take some time to watch it. It will be worth your time. I have also enclosed Wednesday and Sunday’s Bible study. Be blessed.
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: (Philemon 1:10)
Greetings. Lately, the Lord had impressed upon me to study the book of Philemon. In that short book, God showed me a couple of things that I want to share with you. First, let look at Onesimus. Who was Onesimus? He was a runaway slave.
Onesimus got caught and put in jail. While in jail, he met Paul in which would be a divine encounter. Paul ministered to him, and he accepted the Lord as his savior. While in jail, Paul taught him about the word. It was during that time that he found out his master was Philemon. Philemon was a disciple of Paul and was very rich.
Even though Philemon was rich and a disciple, Paul was concerned about the welfare of Onesimus. Even in Biblical times, a captured slave could face execution, but Paul interceded for Onesimus. He told Philemon how profitable he was to him and that he was serving the Lord. He encouraged Philemon to accept him as a brother and not a slave- Quite radical for those times.
Many Christians believe that Paul was poor, but he was not. Notice he offered to pay what the slave Onesimus owed to Philemon. It bears to reason that as Christians, we should help those in need, especially when it comes to finances. After writing the letter to Philemon, he sent Onesimus back to his master with a new beginning.
My question to you is–What are you running from? Running from your problems is not the answer. The answer is Jesus! Jesus is the answer to our problems. Onesimus found eternal life, and he was never the same after that experience.
The way to face your problems is to run to them. David faced Goliath and ran to him. He was covenant-minded and confessed God’s word. (1 Samuel 17: 46-47) Let’s look at what he said–
1- Deliverance– He declared God was going to deliver him.
2- Defeat–David was going to chop off the Giant’s head.
3- Victory–Goliath’s carcass given to the birds of the air and beasts of the field.
So, don’t run from your problems. Learn to be covenant-minded and run to your problems. Declare victory and prophesy to your giant. Victory is yours.
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (Phil 2:12)
Does this title grab your attention? How about the image? In this Bible Study, we are going to explore how crucial it is to have a solid workout in the Spirit. Not that we are ignoring the physical, but it has its role. Having a good workout will bring huge rewards and you will reflect back and be happy you did it.
If you are Born-Again, this message is for you. You do not work out your salvation because you are not saved. You work out your salvation because you are saved. Salvation comes from the Greek word Soteria and it includes peace, prosperity, and healing among other things.
At the moment you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, salvation was given to you in the shape of a seed. Now, it was up to you to either plant it or let it pass by the wayside. The Bible says that by their fruits, they will be known. You have got to plant it in your heart for it to develop.
The next step is to get baptized in water and find a good church. Finding a good church is necessary for your spiritual growth, but don’t stop there. Hearing the word at church on Sundays only is like having a meal for the rest of the week. Common sense dictates that we need to eat on a daily basis as far as the natural goes. The same applies for the spiritual.
Don’t read the Bible as a newspaper. Get some good Bible helps. A good prayer to start off is what I call the prayers of Ephesians. Personalize that prayer and pray it on a daily basis. The beauty of this prayer is that not only does it work for your Bible studies, but you can pray this prayer for your unsaved or backslidden loved ones. I have enclosed the link below. (1)
Second, get yourself a good Life Application Bible. It will give you good historical and life application on the word. You can get it at the Amazon website. Third, check out the BibleGateway (2) and interlineal Bible helps. (3) It will cause you to dig deep into the word and that is where you will find hidden treasures. Warning, doing all this will cause you a healthy addiction to the word. Here are the links below. God bless.
1-Prayer of Ephesians—https://bit.ly/3D9DTnC
2- Biblegateway —-https://youtu.be/9oNzsAUDV50
3- Interlineal Bible—https://youtu.be/qHlzw1kExkQ
4-For further in depth teaching—
The Christian Corner Ministries 