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  • “Recognizing the Actual Adversary”

    11 24 2019 week 1 Bishop Houston's Sunday Morning Church Ephesains 6 12

    Occasionally in the heat of fight (disagreement, argument), we might lose the focus on who the real enemy is.

    Beloved, it’s important that you don’t mistake the prisoners of war with the adversary.
     
    Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle (fight) isn’t against sinful people, but against the evil system and the supernatural forces that influence their attitudes and actions.
     
    In his attack on the kingdom of God, Satan has assembled a highly established army of fallen angels. In Ephesians 6:12 Paul categorized them as “rulers… powers… world forces of this darkness… spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” This isn’t a comprehensive explanation of Satan’s chain of command but a universal indicator of its world power and complexity.
     
    It’s clear that “rulers” and “powers” are high – ranking demons. “World forces of this obscurity” are conceivably demons who penetrate a variety of diplomatic systems of the world, attempting to supervise human leaders to contradict God’s plans – this includes church leaders, family leaders, and employers. Daniel 10:13 gives us a great example with a demon called “the prince of the kingdom of Persia.” He resisted God’s angelic messenger to Daniel until Michael the archangel came to the rescue.
     
    “Spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” possibly refers to demons taking part in the most disgusting and twisted kinds of sins: blatant immorality, deliberate disobedience, occult practices, Satan worship.
     
    Beloved, those who reject Christ and God are naïve prisoners of war–caught, imprisoned, organized, equipped and trained by the enemy to achieve his purposes. Sadly, when he’s done with them, he’ll leave them to an eternal hell.
     
    You probably know a few nonbelievers and skeptics who enjoy laughing at you, making fun of your faith and making life difficult for you. Although that’s hard to take, be patient and don’t become embittered toward them. Ask God to make you an instrument of His love as you reach out to them. Also, pray that God will eliminate their spiritual impaired vision so they can see past Satan’s lies and acknowledge their need for a Savior.
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for delivering us from the domain of darkness and transferring us into the kingdom of Your Beloved Son. Father God, we’re asking You to use us today to break through Satan’s deception in someone’s life.
    In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and 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 may enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone you love and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
     
    Have a Terrific Sunday Everyone!!! ✝️❤️😊

  • “Astute Friends”

    Monday 6 24 2019 Let Us Pray 13 20 Proverbs

    Good Morning Beloved, Happy Monday!!! 😀
    When I was younger, my momma warned me about selecting my friends wisely. But being young and naive, all I could think about was having fun ‘kicking it”. It took me many years to understand that she wanted me to avoid deceitful and malicious company. I thought it was just another pointless apprehension on her part, but her advice proved to be very significant. That’s because our peers have an unswerving influential effect (power) on us. This morning’s bible verse sounds practical but it’s intensely true. You see, to be astute is to walk with the astute. Though being with them doesn’t mean that their insight, understanding, and knowledge will rub off on us automatically, but at least we give ourselves a chance and a glimpse on how to live prudently. It also keeps us from damage control and out of destruction’s way as the friend of the fools is the straight road to ruin.
    Beloved, trying to save a person who doesn’t want to be saved in the first place is actually a problem and very difficult. Extended interaction with deceitful, malicious and unethical company will eventually corrupt. We need to remember and accept that only God can really change a person’s heart and ways.
    Beloved, from time to time, it’s mentally, spiritually and monetarily, healthier to avoid than to engage.
    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.
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    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a blessed Monday Everyone. 😀

  • “Seek The Lord”

    Seek the Lord
    (1 Chronicles 22:19 AMP)
    Now seek the Lord your God with all your heart and soul.

    Beloved, what things do you consider a dynamic requirement in your life? In other words, what can’t you live without? Most people would immediately think of food, water and shelter. But in reality, we can’t really live unless our minds and hearts are set on seeking the Lord. Sure, you can exist without seeking Him, but you’re called to more than just mere existence, you’re called to live, to prosper, to enjoy your life abundantly!!!

    Beloved, today and every day, set your mind and heart on seeking the Lord!!! Write down your favorite scriptures and commit them to memory. Whenever you can, think about those verses. Meditate on God and His infinite love. When you start to seek the Lord with all your heart, you’ll truly live and enjoy the abundant life He has in store for you!!!

    Will you Pray with Me?

    Let’s Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, today I choose to set my mind on You. I seek You with my whole heart. Show me Your love and character today. Show me Your ways that I may walk and live closely with You. I love You in Jesus’ name I pray – Amen and Amen.

     

  • “God Has Designed a Program Just For You”

    Bishop W. F. Houston, Jr. Ministry logo2 Transparient2 Nativity
    Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Welcome to Wednesday’s CHOF Bible Fellowship (On Thursday). I hope everyone had a blessed 4th of July.

    Our focal CHOF Bible Fellowship verse this morning comes from Matthew 25:21 (AMP) and it reads:
    (21) His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’
    Beloved, allow me to ask you a few questions:
    *Are you using all the gifts or talents the Lord has given you?
    *Do you feel like your talents aren’t enough?
    Beloved, others may have more than you when it comes to physical resources, but we’re still obligated to be faithful over the gifts God has given us, no matter how small we feel they are. In the parable of the talents, a master gave three servants a portion of talents. Two of the servants took what they had and produced an increase. The third servant concealed his one talent and returned the same talent to the master. (In other words, he didn’t do anything with it). As a result, his talent was taken, and he was cast away.
    Beloved, “ALL” the servants were expected to produce a profit, no matter how much they were given. The same thing is true for our gifts and talents. Beloved, God wants us to use the portion He’s blessed us with to increase His kingdom regardless of what anyone says or think!!! God blessed you with certain gifts or talents. What God blesses you with is only for you!!!
    Today I encourage you to be faithful over the few things the Lord has given you and trust that God will bring the increase.
    He has a program that’s fit just for you. Believe me, God doesn’t want more than you can give. He simply wants you to be faithful with what you have.
    Come let’s pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the talents and gifts You have given me. I’ll no longer hide my gifts, but I will use them to give You glory and increase your Kingdom.
    In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen and Amen.
    Have a blessed Thursday Everyone.