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  • “Defeating An Uncircumcised Giant”

    4 13 2020 1 Samuel 17 26
    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! ✝️❤️😊

    Beloved, today we’re facing a giant and its army just as Saul and the Israelites prepared to battle Goliath and the Philistines. COVID-19 virus the giant- job loss, illnesses, financial security, and other problems are the Philistine army. Beloved, don’t let this giant intimidate you. You have a confidential warhead. A defense that once transformed a shepherd boy into a bear-smashing, lion-killing, giant-slaying champ. That defense was a blood covenant with Almighty God.
     
    Back in the day David lived, circumcision was insignia of that promise. So, when David labeled Goliath uncircumcised David was saying: “This dude may be huge; he may have lots of muscles and look powerful, but he has no covenant with God, and that’s why I’ll defeat him.”
     
    Beloved, just like David, you, too, have a covenant. But yours is more excellent and has superior quality. You see, the promise David had, presented a wide variety of blessings to those who kept it, but it also incorporated misfortunes for those who broke it. Yours doesn’t. Yours is a new covenant that Jesus accepted with His blood. Beloved, it doesn’t depend on your ability what status or position you have or how many supporters or admirers you have. It’s all about Him and what He has previously done on our behalf. He has completed everything!!! Now your only job is to have confidence and accept it. When you have a chance, read Deuteronomy 28:16-68. It gives a list of the problems and adversities Christ has freed you. I call it my “Jesus Giant Slaying List.” It’s a list of the giants Jesus has already slain for me, and when you read it, you can call it what you want as you see the giant(s) he has slain for you. You’ll find it encompasses every diabolical thing the devil could ever use to ruin “obliterate” you. Read them and celebrate. You’ll see the things God has rehabilitated you from and transported you to!!! Don’t allow the giants you face terrorize you. You have a blood agreement with an Enormous Divine God. There’s no uncircumcised situation on the face of this earth that can take your success away from you. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, we are thankful for Your security. Today we’re facing a real giant “Coronavirus, COVID-19 and its army. We know that you have precision when it comes to defeating what’s threatening us. We’re obedient to Your directives, and we believe that our victory is just a stone throw away.
    In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
     
    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a Magnificent Monday and Prudent and Sensible Week, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
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  • “Who Are You Hanging With?”

    4 10 2020 Bishop Houston's Weekend WordsProverbs 13 20
    Beloved, it’s not just vital how we devote our time, but who we devote our time with. The only thing that’s preventing some people from a different fresh, elevated level to their destiny is incorrect friendships. You may have to cut off (disconnect) some relationships that aren’t increasing or improving value to your life. Don’t be around people who aren’t keeping it 100, always throwing you under the bus, aren’t going anywhere, who have no ambitions or visions, who compromise and take the easy way out.

    Beloved, if you allow mediocrity, “it will” enter you like
    COVID-19 and will psychologically meticulously clean you out. If you hang out with envious, critical, angry people, you’ll end up vindictive, vicious, and angry. You won’t be the person God created you to be hanging out with them.
     
    So, as we end another week and prepare to enter the weekend, take a good hard look at your list of friends!!! If your friends are winners, leaders, contributors, supporters, and productive, if they have integrity, a spirit of quality, distinction, is optimistic, confident, and motivated, those good qualities are what you want to hang out with. Invest your time with them. They’re going to make you better. Amen? Aaamen.
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    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the connections and friends in my life who refine me, motivate me, promote me, and boost me forward. Help me to know if there are connections that I need to disconnect and friendships that I need to be cautious of or cut off. I want to hang out with the proper – decent people. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen.” ✝️❤️
     
    Have a lovely Friday and a Guarded and Prudent Weekend, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊

  • “What Are The Various Forms of Prayer?”

    Probing For Spiritual Answers What Are The Various Forms of Prayer
    Q: Bishop Houston, since the COVID-19 has entered our world I have never seen so many people praying. People are praying all over the internet. Can you please tell me, sir, what are the various forms of prayer?

    Answer:
    Thank you for your question – Yes.
     
    Prayer is always a great solution.
     
    Beloved, no matter what form of prayer you pray, it’s virtually connecting with God. It’s a chance to talk with God. Contribute what’s on your mind, how you’re feeling emotionally, and tell Him your desires, and it allows Him to answer you. It’s not complicated. It’s very uncomplicated because what’s most crucial is that your prayers be honest and not self-persuasive.
     
    Beloved, increasing your knowledge of prayer is a great thing. Some people make prayer seem difficult. Praying isn’t complicated. We, as spiritual leaders, need to do a better job to increase proper understanding and appreciation of the various purpose prayer can provide. Below I’ve listed the core forms of prayer revealed in Scripture:
     
    *Matthew 18:19 – The prayer of understanding means two or more of you agree. Beloved when you pray with more than yourself, it enhances the energy ten times your ability.
     
    *1 Peter 5:7 – The prayer of loyalty. This prayer is a prayer you place your concerns on the Lord.
     
    *James 5:14-15 – The prayer of Faith. This prayer is a prayer that announces your belief, trust, and confidence that God can restore your association or body.
     
    *Ephesians 5:20 – Is the prayer of thanksgiving. It merely offers expressions of gratitude to the Lord.
     
    *1 Timothy 2:1-2 – This is the prayer of intervention. It’s praying to save those that have failed, are misunderstood or have been misguided.
     
    Beloved prayer’s a compelling event, and God wants you to walk in the fullness of it. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
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  • “God Is In Control”

    April 5 2020 week 1 and 2 Bishop Houston's Sunday Morning Church Esther 2 8 11
    Praise The Lord Everybody!!! Happy Sunday to you!!!

    Let us all remember to wash our hands and stay in compliance with social distancing.
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    For most of the world, the recovery from the 2008 recession was looking great. All was well until the COVID-19 crisis. Now a society as a whole has been sent into pandemonium. Before the Coronavirus, it was easy to feel good about life.
    You know Beloved when life is going well, it feels comfortable to live; it seems we have our experiences by the tail; we live with boldness because we think we’re in control of our life. But let a bad situation or a position we can’t manipulate occur, we feel defenseless – exposed. Now, life seems to happen to us, and regardless of our smartest or safest efforts, we think everything is a struggle. That’s because we’re unable “powerless” to modify our situation or position.
    Right now, for times like we’re in, we must remember the central (KEY) figure who’s in power.
    “GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL”
    When King Xerxes ordered all of the young women to come to the citadel for his pleasure, in verse 8 of our morning focal scripture, “Esther also was taken to the king’s palace.” This uncomplicated statement is illustrating a significant life event in this woman’s life. What Esther thought or felt about this command is never mentioned. There have been questions, such as: Did she go voluntarily? Was she under pressure? There is a possibility Esther could have experienced both results. Appreciably, the author writes about the event using the passive voice, which seems to suggest that Esther had no control over what happened. Regardless of the inquisitiveness, – the facts that face us or the point that’s laid on the table – she was at the mercy of the king. Esther was compliant and moved as she was told.
    In addition to that, in verse 10, we see she also followed Mordecai’s advice. Esther kept her nationality a secret. We can appreciate the desire to conceal this information and the apprehension of what might happen if their real identity were to be uncovered. I have read countless commentator’s views about Mordecai’s actions. His actions have been in debate for many years. I found that some have applauded him for being wise. Others have criticized him for his apprehension.
    Again, the biblical author is mute on both of these points—Esther’s responses and Mordecai’s reasons—because neither one is the focal point of the passage. Remember, neither Esther nor Mordecai was in absolute control of their story. And that’s the point!!! Beloved, regardless of people’s inclinations, opinions, or objectives, GOD IS STILL In Control and at work to keep the covenant that He made with His people long ago. His preference will always be the central motivating factor.
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    To God Be The Glory. Have a Safe Sunday Everyone.
    ✝️❤️😊
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  • “God Got This”

    3 23 2020 Joshua 14 12
    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! Happy Monday to you!!! ✝️❤️😊

     
    Beloved, we’re facing a huge giant called the Coronavirus or COVID-19. First Lady Donece and I hadn’t needed to grocery shop in several weeks. So, we decided up in the week we would go early Sunday morning. We were in Walmart yesterday morning and was shocked when we saw all the empty shelves (BARE!!!). We were gloved up and masked up, but I was astonished when I saw 85% of the people with masks and gloves on also. I’ve watched the pandemic news on T.V seen information and advice all over the internet, including how vulnerable the elderly population is. Being up close and personal to the activity and action was very surreal. I could see the urgency and panic in just about everyone’s face.
     
    This morning I want you to be encouraged. We serve a mighty God, and we serve a God that cannot lie. He said, “I will never leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 (MSG) says: “Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” Beloved, If you have faith, then you know, “God Got This!!!” Hebrews 13:5-6 (MSG) says: “Don’t be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?”
     
    You know, after the inheritance was split up among different tribes and families, Caleb came to Joshua and reminded him of God’s promise He had made 40 years ago. Remember, Caleb and Joshua were two of the ten spies sent by God to Kadesh-Barnea, who gave encouraging reports. In comparison, the remaining eight spies discouraged the people from going to the promised land because they had seen the sons of Anak (giants) living there. God promised to Caleb the hill country that he asked for. Caleb was confident in fighting and driving the giants away because of his faith in God. Beloved, He was eighty-five years old!!! His strength, and above all, “HIS FAITH,” remained the same as the day God had commissioned him to spy. Caleb had an unwavering faith, which is very inspiring and encouraging. God gave him the victory to drive the giants away and possess the land.
     
    Beloved, the faith of Caleb reminds us that we can overcome anything as long as we seek, depend upon God, and claim His promises. Amen and Aaamen!!! ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, forgive me for those that are panicking, have doubts, unbelief, during the attack by this pandemic. Let my voice and writing along with other Christian believers, influence resolve and bring peace to those that are worried and in fear. Allow the words that Your Spirit speaks through us, protect them from their anxieties, and refocus their confidence that “You Got This.” Help all of us to be like Caleb, whose faith was unwavering through the years. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
     
    I Love you all!!! Have a Happy Monday and safe and sound week Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
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  • “You Must Change Your Psychological Consciousness”

    March 15 2020 week 3 and 4 Bishop Houston's Sunday Morning Church Judges 16 1 through 21
    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! Happy Sunday to you!!! ✝️❤️😊

     
    Several years ago, I installed a deadbolt lock on the entry coming from the garage of a home we purchased. At that time, it was the securest lock we knew; we felt well-safeguarded!!! But since then times have changed, today many proprietors set up high-tech protection systems, complete with video cameras and motion sensors with night vision.
     
    In biblical times, the city gate played a significant role in safeguarding and protecting the citizens against enemies. To keep an intimidating military out of a walled city, they merely shut and barred the entrance gate.
     
    Beloved, God applies powerful actions. He intensifies His affections. When it comes to His people, God will affectionately refer to His “amazing actions” of love to bring us security. His loving interest for His people is pictured using this same image of a city gate in Psalm 107:15–16 (NLT): “For he broke down their prison gates of bronze; he cut apart their bars of iron.”
     
    That’s what makes Samson’s achievement in our Sunday morning reading so amazing. In Verse 3 of our morning study, we see Samson unaided smashed the gates and pillars of the city of Gaza and walked away with them. The Pillars and beams weighed a total of 400–500 pounds, they were also firmly affixed and fortified. While the Philistines had planned to ambush and capture Samson in Gaza, they never stood a chance. All by himself, he destroyed the city’s primary security.
     
    The Lord had blessed Samson with unbelievable physical strength, but he damaged himself by playing with sin and temptation. That’s maybe why he thought he could get away with sinful mischief. Samson teased Delilah and neglected to pay attention to her betrayals. We see this in verse 16. And in verse 20, we see his moral strength disappears. He disregarded God by telling his secret, disrespecting his Nazirite vow and God’s unique gift of power. Samson’s physical strength completely conflicted tragically with his moral and spiritual weakness.
     
    Beloved, be very conscious of the enemy when it comes to securing the security for your spiritual property. ✝️❤️
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, this morning, I come to You humbly to once again rely on Your strength. The Coronavirus Pandemic has us all on heightened alert. We need Your protection. Help us to be conscious to and stay alert as we encounter each day and lean on Your strength and not our understanding. COVID-19 is a severe virus. We praise You for being our mighty influential God who has the power to overcome all impediments and, as today’s key verse says, “cuts through bars of iron.”
    In Jesus’ Name, I Pray, Amen and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
     
    To God Be The Glory. Have a Happy Sunday Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
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