2 Corinthians 10:5 (AMP)
We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,
Tag: CHOF Ministry
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“Tearing Down Sophisticated Barriers”
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“Spread The Word!!!”
Beloved, we must develop spiritual eyes and ears in order to extend the knowledge of the Word of God with persistence.
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“Thinking Spiritually”
Beloved, do you ever feel as though you’re missing out on God’s rich blessings?
There’s no doubt, hardship is a part of life, and we can’t have everything we ask to receive. But if we act foolishly, we might also miss out on some of the good things the Lord has in mind to give us.In Genesis 25:27-34 that’s exactly what happened with Esau. He was starving when he returned from a hunting trip. His brother Jacob offered him a bowl of soup in exchange for Esau’s birthright. And the trade was accepted.Beloved, doesn’t it seem silly that this older brother would make such a swap?But you know, if we’re not careful, that’s,if we’re thinking spiritually, we’ll also give up what’s excellent for temporary satisfaction.You see, a person acting in this way displays certain characteristics. For one thing, he/she makes decisions based on today, without considering tomorrow’s consequences. Next, he/she is blind to life’s essential values and gives higher priority to his/her desires and emotions than to the Lord. In addition, they’re willing to sacrifice what’s lasting for something that brings only brief satisfaction. Similarly, their focus is on the temporal rather than the eternal. Finally, he/she makes decisions in moments of physical, emotional, or spiritual weakness.Beloved, at that time, it may seem desirable to base a decision upon an immediate want. But are you willing to pay the price for that kind of lack of forethought? It will never satisfy your heart.Beloved, instead, rely on God’s Word for truth, and let His Spirit guide you in making every choice.Have a blessed Sunday Everyone. -
“Does God Really Exonerate?”
Hi Bishop Houston. The Bible tells me that God has forgiven me for the mistakes I made. Sir, why am I still having so many issues?Praise the Lord Sandra M.. Thank you for your question.
Sandra, you have been forgiven!!! It’s so imperative that you realize this. “WHATEVER” you have done, our Lord and Savior has forgiven you. The very moment you asked Him for forgiveness and you acknowledged it, you were exonerated.
Now, it’s also important to realize that forgiveness doesn’t shield us from unwanted situations from entering into our lives as a result of our disobedience.
Let me give you an example, Christians might commit adultery or other forms of sexual immorality and then ask God for forgiveness. Even though they ask for forgiveness, pregnancy, sickness, divorce and emotional hurt may still be the result of such sin. Proverbs 2:16-19 and 5:15-23 are great biblical illustrations. Another example would be Christians who break the law and are put in jail or prison. Again, they may ask the Lord for His forgiveness, but, outside of a miracle of God, they will have to serve their sentence(s).
Sandra, the law of sowing and reaping indicates we all experience consequences for our actions. Giving a place to the devil never harvests good results. Disobeying God throws the doors wide open for Satan to bring everything from sickness and disease, to destruction and death into our lives. 1 John 5:18 says: “We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them”. So, one of the keys to keeping Satan and his destruction out of our lives is for us to obey God.
Now, let me tell you right here that walking in obedience isn’t always easy, but we can receive God’s grace to empower us to live above the plans of the enemy.
Beloved, we serve a good God who loves us and can transport us from anything if we’ll trust Him!!! Psalm 103:1-5 says: 1 Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. 2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. 3 He forgives all my sin and heals all my diseases. 4 He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. 5 He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
And one last thing to remember, whenever we make a mistake, it’s important for us to understand that Jesus is available, and ready, to forgive us and cleanse us of our sin. According to 1 John 1:5-10, all we have to do is ask Him to cleanse us, and then receive it.
Thank you Sandra for your question.
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“Yea!!!-The Yoke Is Coming Off!!!”
Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Happy Monday to you. 😀
I hope you had a marvelous weekend and a rejoicing Sunday.This morning, I want you to know that God never created you to be ordinary. He created you to leave your mark on this generation. 😀 Beloved, God wants you to do something “BIG”!!! He wants you to go further than anyone in your family.
Believe it or not, you my friend, have seeds of greatness inside of you. I want you to know that the yoke that’s been around your neck of being who the world has called abnormal is coming off!!!
Beloved, God is about to push you to a new level of destiny. You’re going to have a new purpose in life, your intentions will now have pathways. 😀 That’s because your spiritual ability has grown to a mature level that can hear and recognize God’s calling on your life.
Beloved, your life is going to be extremely copious!!! It’s going to be much greater than what you could ever envision!!! This is a new day, and you’re going to see the harness-destroying, burden-removing power of our God like never before!!! 😀
Beloved, if you’ll receive this into your spirit and not talk yourself out of it, your faith will ignite and become a reality. Let these words go beyond being an encouragement and grab hold of it in your spirit.
Beloved believe then say: “THIS IS FOR ME!!! THIS IS MY DESTINY!!! SOMETHING NEW IS BEING BIRTH!!! I HAVE FAITH THAT BURDENS ARE COMING OFF OF ME!!! CHAINS ARE BEING BROKEN!!! I’M BELIEVING WHAT GOD’S WORD IS SAYING TO ME, SO I’M STEPPING INTO MY DESTINY RIGHT NOW!!!”
To God Be the Glory!!!
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Being Gay – Right or Wrong?
Praise the Lord Beloved 😀During our journey in this life we all come to an intersection that we need directions or answers. Our CHOF Ministry website now has a Q & A page. You ask us a question and we’ll answer you with a foundationally inspired Bible based answer that we hope will galvanized your mind.
Today’s Question:
“Is being gay right or wrong?”Dear Bishop Houston my name is Centrella and I am a gay female. I have lived a covered homosexual lifestyle for 17 years, that was until 6 months ago when I was encouraged to come out and acknowledge that I am gay.
I was always taught homosexuality was wrong but many of my friends who are gay are telling me different.
Bishop Houston my question for you – is it Ok or wrong to be homosexual?
Praise the Lord Centrella thank you for your question.
Beloved, the individual who participates in homosexual behavior or who struggles with homosexual predispositions is no less loved by God or by CHOF Ministry than any other person. John 3:17 says, “God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.” God isn’t condemning any individual or looking for reasons to reject you or anyone else. In Matthew 22:37-40 and Mark 12:30-31 vividly tells us all God is looking for is for that person’s choice to love, serve and obey Him with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.
We all know that God created mankind male and female. His normal order was that each had a distinctive desire for the opposite sex. Now, in Genesis 2:23-24, Hebrews 13:4, Ephesians 5:21-33 it shows us that a sexual union between a man and a woman within the margins of the God-ordained marriage relationship is right and holy by God’s morals.But, there are two sides to this coin. Contrariwise, in Genesis 19:1-7, Leviticus 18:22-23, 20:13, Romans 1:18-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:8-10 these scriptures teach us that when a man desires a sexual union with another man and a woman with another woman, this is an unnatural affection that goes against God’s natural order in creation.
But let me tell you, there’s some good news!!! The good news is freedom from homosexuality, and every other manifestation of the fallen human nature, it has been paid for by the blood of Jesus!!!
Romans 10:9-10 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that the path to freedom for the homosexual is the same path of freedom that is offered to everyone on earth, which means you must accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and once you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior you’ll receive a brand-new nature on the inside. Hebrews 4:15-16 tells that once a person is born again he or she can freely receive God’s grace “supernatural empowerment” to overcome the sinful desires of the flesh and live in total victory.
Beloved, we can’t biblically define homosexuality as right behavior, but we can define love, mercy and compassion as right responses to those involved.
I’m sure there will be some people that might argue that true acceptance requires condoning the behavior. But to accept and to condone are two different things.
2 Corinthians 5:19 tells us that God accepts everyone who will come to Him through Jesus while not condoning everything they do.So, from a Christian stand-point we must love the person that identifies themselves as a homosexual or gay but we as Christians cannot condone “overlook or excuse” the person’s homosexual tendencies and desires.
Thank you for your Question.
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‘God’s Healing”
Praise the Lord Beloved!!!
Happy Monday to Everyone. 😀When I first started in the ministry, I used to get upset over people I’d pray for who wouldn’t get well. One day while I was praying and seeking God He knew I was perplexed and He spoke to my spirit and said, “Healing always comes”.
I remember I said, “What do You mean, Healing always comes? Not everyone gets healed.” And He answered, “I didn’t say they all received it. Then He spoke very sternly to me. “I DO MY PART!!! AND I SAID THEY WOULD RECOVER!!!
Beloved let me tell you, those words hit me like a ton of bricks. He said they would recover. You and I know God never lies. So, if He said they would recover, then that means healing always comes.
Beloved, it’s not God who’s holding back. It’s the receivers who aren’t receiving.
Since then, I’ve never had any trouble praying for people and believing for them to be healed. Whether they walk away well or not, I just keep standing in faith for them. So today, I have faith that anyone that leaves my presence that’s still sick, if they line their faith up with God and me, I don’t care if it’s five years from now, they’ll be healed.
Beloved, if you’ve laid hands on someone who didn’t receive their healing, don’t cut off the flow of God’s power by withdrawing your faith. Just stand fast. Keep believing that healing always comes and somewhere down the line that poor sick person may just decide to stand up and agree with you!!!
Have a blessed week Everyone. 😀
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“Don’t Let The Devil In”
John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
