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Tag: Deception

  • “Not Popular?”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Happy Friday. 😀

    You know at times, Not being popular, disliked, ostracized, hated can be a good thing, especially when you’re not following the crowd because you know their objectives are misguided or just plain foolish. Also, there are times when the Holy Spirit convicts you to take a stand to speak the truth in love. But let me also add here that you’re not a witness for Christ either when you’re consumed by being righteous and full of pride. This doesn’t serve as an example of Christ-like behavior.
     
    Believers in the Christian faith should never act like the Pharisees who were righteous frauds. They were filled with deception and scams. They were hypocrites whose hearts were far away from God. In contrast to them is Jesus. He was kind and gentle and came to heal the brokenhearted – “unpopular, disliked, ostracized and hated.” So, don’t be concerned about being politically correct and possibly dishonoring God in the process. You see, when you take a strong stance for the truth according to God’s Word, God will bless you. 😀
     
    It isn’t always necessary for you to be argumentative just to prove your point. There are times when you have to speak up and times you know to hold back or shut up. God doesn’t want you to be in constant conflict with others. Proverbs 15:1 (AMP) tells us: “A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, but harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.”
     
    Beloved, this weekend, take a chance and just stand on the Rock. You’ll find that it’s the correct choice. God is real and He wants to be your firm foundation. And if this makes you unpopular, disliked, ostracized, hated – “So Be it!!!” – It could be a good thing.
     
    Weekend Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, help us all to remember the entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven “IS NOT” attained by popularity. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen.
     
    Have a blessed Friday and a “Great” Weekend Everyone!!! 😀

  • “That’s How the Thief Rolls”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved!!!

    You know, for many of us there has been a thief in our life of some kind that has played us or played on us at one time or another, and will continue to play us or on us until we take off the rose colored glasses and see him/her for who they truly are. It’s fine to be optimistic “BUT” not when it starts to be the entertainment of the day, the expense of a charade, being degraded, being downgraded, and flat out played by the thief!!!
     
    The thief is persistent in applying his/her influence (charm) in every way he/she can. In relationships, in morals, in spiritually enlightening moments, and emotional experiences, he’s/she’s always involved somehow. The reason is, it’s where he/she advances the most in the basic transactions of our soul. But knowing – understanding this reduces the chances that he/she can play you or manipulate you.
     
    Sure, just knowing this isn’t enough. You must know him/her, his/her character and the ways he/she establishes his/her conduct.
     
    Beloved, just step back and watch. 😀 When you see patterns in certain dynamics in people and in situations, those effects are positive clues about their cause. So, in order to make the casual connection to trap the thief, there has to be spiritual awareness within God’s people.
     
    Let me tell you, Jesus didn’t hesitate to oust Satan when His GPS picked up Satan’s telltale qualities. He knew and call Him out by name: “That’s Satan!!!” His GPS got to blinking red and squawking for a number of reasons. If you look prudently, you’ll get a clear picture of the remorseful character you’re dealing with. Watch and learn from the master, He’s the God who lives within you. Here’s what He had to say about Satan: He/she has fatal intent, He/she lies and deceives (back stabs) to justify evil agendas, He/she practices self-interest and self-gratification at others expense, He/she uses clever deviation and interference to disregard spiritual transformation, He/she uses many words to mask his/her lack of veracity, He/she takeover or steal God’s diplomacy through man made passions and self-interest, He/she opposes the development or advancement of the gospel in one’s life.
     
    This all translate to pure “DECEPTION!!!” That’s how the thief rolls. 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. 😀