C H O F Ministry

Tag: Jesus Christ

  • “Pray Unceasingly”

    Wednesday 5 8 2019 Let Us Pray Pray Unceasingly
    Praise the Lord Everyone!!! 😀 Happy Wednesday. 😀

    You know, one of my joys in life is praying. I’m not the old school prayer warrior like my momma (Elnoria), grandmother (Momma Nancy) or my Aunt (Dorothy), but my prayer life is essentially my focal point every day. In this morning’s verse we see the final weapon mentioned in Apostle Paul’s discussion regarding the armor of God is prayer.
     
    Beloved, prayer’s the best weapon we can use to battle against sin and temptations of Satan. Several days ago, I was asked can a person sin while they honestly pray to God. My answer to them was “ABSOLUTELY NOT.” In Matthew 6:6, Jesus Christ teaches us to pray in private “in the closet”. Paul says we’re to pray at all times. These aren’t public prayers, these prayers are personal, silent, and unknown to others. We can pray while we’re walking, cooking, working, waiting for the bus, or driving. We can incorporate prayer into everything that we do every day without necessarily kneeling down and closing our eyes. So, we must incorporate prayer daily and follow Paul’s teaching and pray unceasingly. 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 Wednesday Everyone. 😀

  • “OUR HUMBLE SERVANT”

    New Monday Morning Blog Matthew 20 28
    Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Monday to you all.

    I’m sure many of you that are believers like myself, like to talk about Jesus as Lord, Master, and especially Savior, but you know, rarely is He mentioned as Servant. Yet describing His own mission, Christ Himself said in Matthew 20:28, “The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Beloved, He entered this world to offer Himself for the Father’s purpose and mankind’s need. Because every human being is born enslaved to sin, Jesus came to set us free.

    He voluntarily exchanged His glory for flesh because only as a human could He die in our place to pay the penalty for our sin. The greatest service He offered was His sacrifice on the cross. He allowed His purity to be violated on the cross by our transgressions. In fact, in 2 Corinthians 5:21 it tells us that God made Jesus “who knew no sin be sin on our behalf” so that we could gain His righteousness.

    Beloved, our sinless Savior suddenly and painfully felt the burden of guilt, the despicability of sin, the weight of a tarnished soul, and a wretched separation from His Father. He suffered the injustice of dying for our sins in order that God’s holiness and our imperfection could be reconciled, and we could be shown mercy.

    Beloved, Jesus was the Father’s servant, agreeing to an atonement plan that made Him a sacrifice. And He’s your servant as well, He humbly endued the punishment you deserved. To receive the benefit of His sacrifice, all you have to do is believe and call on Him for the forgiveness of your sins. When you receive Him into your life, then you too will know the Servant, Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior.

    Have a blessed Monday Everyone.

  • “I’m Ready!!!”

    I'm Ready
    Our Walk With Me Focal Scripture for today is
    2 Timothy 3:16-17

    Beloved, God has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill your destiny through His Word!!! The scripture tells us that as believers in Jesus Christ, we’re anointed. The word “anointing” is the power of God which gives you courage, strength and ability. That means you’re well able to do what He has called you to do. You can achieve your goals. You have the concepts, the ingenuity, and the aptitude to be effective. You can overcome any obstacle!!! You’ve been armed with strength for every encounter!!! The forces that are with you are greater than the forces that are against you!

    Beloved, not only has God prepared you, but He ‘s also working on your behalf. He has already lined up the right people to come across your path. He’s already lined up the right breaks. You have everything you need to live a victorious life.

    Beloved, you were created to excel!!! You have seeds of greatness on the inside of you. Don’t settle where you are. Have the boldness, “I’m anointed. I can achieve my dreams. I can overcome any obstacle. I’m prepared and authorized by my Father in heaven, and I’m able to live the copious life He has for me!!!”

    To God Be the Glory

  • “An Identical Spirit”

    Bishop Houston's Monday Morning Blog New Poster
    Praise the Lord Beloved!!!

    Happy Monday to you all.
     
    You know, when you agree to receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit makes His home inside of you. That’s the same identical Spirit and the same identical power that raised Jesus from the dead. That resurrection power can bring back your health, your strength and life to your physical body, and it can bring back life to your confidence and visions. In fact, it can bring life to any area that may seem undeveloped on the inside of you!!!
     
    So, the next time you feel overcome by sickness, trials or hopelessness, remember, as a believer in Jesus, the same identical Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you!!! You may have been troubled by an addiction, distress, apprehension or illness, but there’s nothing that can stand against the power of God!!! So, today Beloved, intensify your intestinal fortitude and put a voice to faith: “He whom the Son sets free is free indeed. I am restored and healed because the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in me!!!”
     
    Have a Blessed Monday Everyone.

  • Breaking Bread with Bishop Houston

    “Don’t Give It a Second Thought!!!”
     
    CHOF Ministry Scripture Reading for Today 1 Peter 4:12-19
     
    Focused Scripture 1 Peter 4:15 (MSG)
    If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!
    Praise the Lord Beloved!!!
     
    Beloved how many of you have been talked about, insulted, and or ostracized, because you lived an unwelcome lifestyle of immorality? I’m sure many of you will agree with me when I say, that many of the people that cast those critical remarks, and help construct the platform for your exemption, are professing Christians.
     
    Now, how many of you have turned your life over to God and “NO LONGER” live that unwelcome lifestyle of immorality and YOU’RE STILL being talked about, insulted, and or ostracized – and many of the people are the same ones that ridiculed and led the petition to excommunicate you from society.
     
    This morning Beloved, I’m going to share some encouragement with those of you who have traveled in the divergence of Christianity, but have been spiritually rehabilitated and now travel the narrow road guided by the Words of Jesus Christ.
     
    Beloved, don’t think it strange after you’ve transformed from your immoral practices into an active spirit filled Christian lifestyle when people (many of them disguised as believing Christians) will continue to remove themselves from you, Many will continue to think to believe they are better than you and look down on you and others will dislike or just hate you because of the clique they’re in or for just the way you look talk or dress.
    It’s OK!!! 😀 This is to be!!! The Bible tells us “But if it’s because you’re a Christian, “DON’T GIVE IT A SECOND THOUGHT.” Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!”
     
    In the Book of Matthew 5:11 (NCV) it says:
    “People will insult you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things about you because you follow me. But when they do, you will be blessed.
     
    Beloved, continue to be obedient to the things God has chosen for your transformed life in Christ. Let the sanctimonious people continue to walk in their undisciplined and self-righteous foolishness. Their day of insolence is on God’s horizon of justice, and He has a planned objective with their name on it.
     
    Beloved, “A Christian Thought and an Immoral Walk
    Will Cause Your Christian Faith to Balk.”
     
    Have a Blessed Day Everyone!!!

    New Yellow Tablet Prayer template

  • Concentration That Brings Confidence

    1st Timothy 6:9

    Praise the Lord Beloved!!!
    Happy Friday to everyone.

    Well the weekend is upon us once again and you know,
    weekends seem to be the days that many choices must made. You know non-Christians live with a false sense of security. They assume that what is important in this life is the physical and material. But there is no safety in things. Those whose drive (determination) is affluence and fitness rather than God find that their visions or desire either go unfulfilled or leave them frustrated. Christians hook their focus into the solid rock of Jesus Christ. His Words are ALWAYS TRUE and HIS PROMISES ARE NEVER BROKEN.

    Beloved, for a Christian, the best choice a Christian can make is to choose to
    concentrate on his or her confidence on the Lord Jesus Christ. Beloved, this weekend welcome whatever fits His will for your life, and turn away from all that doesn’t. Circumstances may cause modification, but Jesus never does. So, Beloved, concentrate on Jesus and He’ll help you make the right choices confidently this weekend.

    Have a Blessed Weekend Everyone!!! 😀