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“Never Doubt God’s Capability”

Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Wednesday. 😀

What we find here in this morning’s Bible verse is the people complaining about not having meat to eat. Moses was very unhappy. God promised meat for a month along with some valuable lessons. But Moses just couldn’t comprehend it. To him it wasn’t possible. He looked out over the camp and couldn’t envision how God could do it. His response to God was an embellishment. You see, it was unquestionable that all the fish in the sea could have fed them. Even the flocks they herded could have fed them. But you know, when we get discouraged about something, at times, even the everyday situations look impossible.

Beloved, God’s reply is worth remembering when you think He has promised more than can be delivered. Now allow me to ask you a few questions: has the omnipotent God lost some of His power? Can’t the One who created the world and everything in it provide anything at any time He chooses? Is there anything out of His reach? Is there anything too difficult for God to handle? Beloved, The Eternal One doesn’t work in a perimeter!!! He can do whatever He says He’ll do within His perfect character.

This was a great lesson not just for Moses but for you and I also. Beloved, you and I have seen what God can do when we read these true stories. We have seen what He has done in the lives of people we know and in our own life. We have seen that God can do what we considered impossible. Never doubt God’s capability to do what He’s promised. He’s able!!! And you know it!!! 😀 – You’ve seen it. And you know what? You’ll see it again. 😀 Trust Him and come from behind your wall of doubt and step in front of the radiant light of faith. Amen? – Aaamen.

Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE.

Beloved, I thank God for you. You all are my inspiration. 😀
I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a very blessed Wednesday Everyone. 😀

June 19, 2019
“Tested Faith”

Praise the Lord Beloved – let us thank God for allowing us to start another Friday under His covenant.

You know Beloved, sooner or later your faith will be tested, no matter how durable or how frail it is. It may be tested by an unconvinced employer, or maybe more likely it’ll be tested by the trials of life. Beloved, eventually something happens, and your heart will cry out, “Not again Lord, I just cannot handle this.” It may be a parent, child, relative or friend’s illness or death, or a marriage/relationship that turns bitter, or a business deal which has not gone well.

It’s happened to me on several occasions from divorce, lost court case to the loss of a child, relative and friends. I’ve found myself asking God “WHY?” and God You said You would not put no more on me than I can handle, but this one is tough “Lord, I just can’t handle this.”. Many will run away or get upset with God. Beloved, when there’s something which you can’t handle turning and running away or shaking your fist in the face of God is not the solution. When the foundation of your faith is shaken, I encourage you to go first to the Word of God and take refuge in the Bible. There are dozens of promises with your name attached to them. In the Word you’ll begin to see life from His viewpoint. You’ll begin to think God’s thoughts. You’ll understand 2 Corinthians 4:18 – “what’s seen is temporary, but what’s unseen is eternal”. Beloved, when your faith is tested take a look at the situations, and then look at the situations of individuals in the Bible. Match up their problem with yours and notice how God met them.

Today my life, mind and emotions lean heavily on the Written Word of God. So, as you start your Friday and go into the weekend remind yourself of the truth of God’s Word and that He is honor bound to keep His Word. Years ago Apostle Paul wrote (2 Timothy 1:12 AMP) “for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence… that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him].”

Beloved, “a faith not tested means a spiritual life that’s congested.” (Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr.)

Have a blessed Friday and a rewarding weekend Everyone.

June 7, 2019
“Early in The Morning”

Praise the Lord Beloved. 😀 Happy Monday to you all.

We know from the Gospel that Jesus prayed early in the morning, often in a quiet and isolated place. I’m a firm believer that early mornings are the perfect time for prayer. I like to get up early in the morning while everything is still quiet. To me the world’s expression looks so nonviolent and blameless at that time, like sin never came into it, like there’s no evil. My mind and emotions are tranquil and unobstructed by the disorder of daily life. It’s in those times, I feel very close to the Lord. When I “Early in The Morning” the fresh morning air, praising His Holy Name and thanking Him for all that He’s given me, both good and bad, I feel so stress-free and protected. It’s my moment, my moment of peace and quiet, my moment of communion. It’s God who gives me the strength to cope with the problems of that day. I feel renewed by His Spirit and encouraged by His Word. I encourage everyone to try this. Beloved, before you begin the day, spend some time with Him in prayer, feel the harmony of His Spirit and the liberation of His presence. You’ll be amazed. 😀 Amen – Aaamen. 😀

Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them,

BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE.

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Have a blessed Monday Everyone. 😀

May 20, 2019
“Keep Pressing Forward”

Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Tuesday. 😀

Allow me to give you a little backdrop to this morning’s spiritual stimulating word.

Philip was a disciple of Jesus who preached in Samaria with great accomplishments until an angel of the Lord told him to move on. Now, while on his journey, he ran into an Ethiopian eunuch who was traveling by chariot and reading the book of Isaiah. Philip was led by the Holy Spirit to draw close to this man and he answered his questions about Jesus. Their interaction developed into the Ethiopian eunuch being baptized that very day.

Afterward Philip was led away by the Holy Spirit to another location to continue his work. Now, if you go back and read Acts 8, you’ll notice in the story that Philip never looks back or asks the Lord why he’s being moved if he’s having such great success where he is. He keeps pressing forward. Beloved, the Lord doesn’t measure your success by how much you’ve accomplished. He measures your success by how obedient you are to his commands. If the early followers of Jesus hadn’t been obedient to his command to, “go forth and make disciples of all nations” the Gospel would have never left Israel. Beloved, if God can use me, I assure you He can use you in mighty ways also, “but” if you’re not obedient to His will or you keep looking back, you’re going to miss your calling. “Keep pressing forward”.

Amen? – AAAmen. 😀

Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE –

TOO LATE.

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Have a blessed Tuesday Everyone. 😀

May 7, 2019
“The Sign of a Completely Occupied Heart”

Praise the Lord. Happy Wednesday Everyone. 😀

You know we live in era that it’s becoming more difficult to know if a person’s heart (mind and emotions) is completely occupied with God’s word.

I have two questions for you to ponder:

*1. Will that person appear to be more devout (spiritual) than others?

*2. Will that person exhibit great knowledge of the scriptures, memorizing lots of verses or achieving a high level of Biblical studies?

Well, the answers are no. You see, being devout (spiritual) and knowledgeable of the Bible isn’t a guarantee that a person is undeniably completely occupied with God’s word. We must remember the Pharisees and the Sadducees during the time of Jesus, were very religious and had excellent knowledge of the Scriptures. But the life they lived as well as their attitude and character were far from what the Scriptures teach. So, the person whose heart (mind and emotions) is completely occupied with God’s word has a loving disposition and attitude like the Lord Jesus. Definitely, if your heart (mind and emotions) is completely occupied with God’s word, you’ll display a character that’s courteous, humble, easy-going, caring and devoted just like the Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen? AAAmen. 😀

“Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will pass through our window and blow out our lights here on earth.

So today, reach out and tell those you love that you love them.

BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE, TOO LATE.”

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Have a blessed Wednesday Everyone. 😀

April 24, 2019
“A Loyal Friend That’s Always There”

Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Thursday. 😀

You know, I’ve been thinking a lot about this verse lately. There have been times in my life when I cannot complete my goals no matter how hard I try. Very often, all I need is a little bit of help, some intelligent advice, a loyal friendly word or a favor. People need loyal friends. Like that man from the Bible. He needed someone to help him get into the pool, he couldn’t do it alone, and he didn’t have anyone. Blessed is the one that has loyal human friends who are always there to help, but most of the time I’m on my own. The good thing is that there’s one special loyal friend that will never fail us, our Lord Jesus Christ. He’ll always be there to give us a helping hand. He’s the one that will, “put us into our pool.” Sometimes He does it through others, sometimes through little miracles, and we can always be confident He’ll loyally be there.

Amen-AAAmen. 😀

“Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will past through and blow out our earth lights. So today, reach out and let those you love know that you love them.

BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE, TOO LATE.”

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Have a blessed Thursday Everyone. 😀

April 11, 2019
“Retaliation Isn’t Worth It”

Praise the Lord Everyone. Happy Monday to you all. 😀

I’ve painstakingly read the Bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament. I’m very mindful that when Jesus came into the history of the Bible, He started His historical period focusing on grace and taught abundantly about love. There are many Christians I know only read the “New Testament.” They aren’t familiar with the Old Testament because (it’s sad but true), they find it uninteresting, dull and are indifferent and unconcerned about it. So, when they encounter a passage like this morning’s Bible verse, they’d get perplexed. This is only a nugget of the law and according to Romans 6:14 we’re not under it anymore but under grace. Jesus instructs us not to retaliate when someone strikes us on the right cheek, Matthew 5:39 He tells us to turn the other cheek (Matthew 5:39). This is very passive, because doing nothing to someone we don’t get along with isn’t easy. Jesus takes it up a little further and on another level. In Luke 6:31 He commands us: “do to others as you would have them do to you.” And according to John 13:34: “love one another as He has loved us.” It would be awesome if we all followed these principles.

“Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. No one knows the hour or day when that gust of wind will past through and blow out their earth lights. So today, reach out and let those you love know that you love them.

BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE, TOO LATE.”

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Have a blessed Monday Everyone.

April 8, 2019
” God Still Calls”

You know Beloved, we’ve all wrestled with something, though it may not be the same type of encounter. My struggles may not be yours. If I’m wrestling with something that’s not a problem to you, you don’t have the responsibility for judging me when all the while you’re wrestling with something equally as incriminating.

Beloved, regardless of what a person has done, or what kind of abuse one has suffered. GOD STILLS CALLS!!! You can rest assured that He knows all about our secretes, and still draws us with an indisputable call. No matter how difficult life seem, people with a past need to make their way to Jesus.

Regardless of the obstacles within and without, they must reach Him. You may have a baby out of wedlock cradled in your arms but keep pressing on. You may have been abused and molested and never able to talk to anyone about it, but don’t cease reaching out for Him. You may be on drugs and feel you’re hopeless, keep fighting courageously and don’t give up hope.

Beloved, you don’t have to tell everyone your entire history. He knows your history, but He called you anyway.

September 25, 2018
“Our Special Zone- The Reflection”

Praise the Lord, and welcome back to:
CHOF Ministry Morning Reflection.

CHOF Sunday Morning Reflection is here to give our readers a brief observation about the CHOF Bible Fellowship Sunday Morning mini teaching, or my observation about something unique.

You know, Luke gives us several miracles in rapid sequence. First, in Luke 8:22-25, Jesus calms a storm while out in a boat on the sea. In verses 26-39, Luke says when the boat reaches the other side of the sea, Jesus heals a man possessed by demons. Finally, in verses 40-48, Luke records that while going to heal the daughter of Jairus, a synagogue leader, Jesus heals a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for years. In the end, verses 48-50, Jesus brings Jairus’ daughter back to life.

Beloved, it’s my observation that those series of miracles show that nothing, “I MEAN NOTHING” nature, spirits, health, even life and death is outside of Jesus’s power and authority.

Have a Blessed Sunday.

August 5, 2018
“The Proper Concentration During Rough Times”

Focal Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Praise, the Lord Beloved, Happy Wednesday to you.
Welcome to CHOF Bible Fellowship Mid-Week Word.

Beloved, Paul didn’t look at himself as a victim. Regardless of the tremendous corporeal punishment he was enduring and emotional turmoil, he believed he was under God’s sovereign hand. So instead of growing angry and walking away from the faith, the apostle turned to the Lord and continued to mature spiritually.

You know, we can learn much from Paul. He was determined to focus on God’s sovereignty rather than his own will. It’s easy to be hostile, angry, MAD, over the disorder “CONFUSION” that another person has caused in our lives. But, the minute we start thinking that our enemies are in control, we’re defeated. The Bible says in Psalm 103:19 that God “has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all”. He’s in complete control. We may not understand His reasons for permitting hardship or pain in our lives, but His plan is always for our good and His glory (Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) says: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope”.

Furthermore Beloved, believers can learn from Paul’s commitment to focus on positive results rather than on personal agony, distress or pain. Pain, whether in the body or in our mind, often absorbs all of a person’s attention. But, there’s no victory to be had when we dwell on our hurts. God has a plan for that anguish, torment and pain. And Paul is a good example. He rejoiced when the gospel spread to the Praetorian Guard “his jailers”.

Beloved, as I end this morning’s Wednesday word to you, I leave you with this: difficult circumstances are crossroads in the believer’s life. If you take the path of blaming God for your strife, you’ll be dealing with resentment (anger, bitterness, hatred) and negativity. But if you focus on our heavenly Father’s love and provision, you’ll find trust, belief, confidence in other word “OPTIMISM” as you pursue the plans God has for you.

Beloved God’s way is the best way when you are going through rough times.

Have a blessed Wednesday Everyone.

August 1, 2018