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  • “The Lord’s Law Is Essential”

    Psalm 1:2-3 (AMP)
    But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.

    3 And he will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season;
    Its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].

    Beloved, joy in the Lord’s law is essential to bearing fruit in our lives. Developing a love for God’s Word is more important than simply making it part of your routine. Appreciating and enjoying the Word is more important than merely becoming accustomed to it. After you have completed reading the Bible for the day, you should not stop reflecting on the words that God has given you. Keep what you have learned close to your heart, so you won’t forget it. Success follows because you’ll soon be applying what you’ve learned in the Bible to your daily life. This verse is a sobering reminder that our efforts to produce fruit will always fall short without God and His Word. In light of this, those who regularly reflect on God’s Word are compared to “trees planted beside the streams of water.”

  • “The Extensive Intensive Viewpoint”

    Praise the Lord Everyone. 😀

    You know, Beloved, all through scripture, we find out that humans have an endless battle between flesh and Spirit. Romans 8:13 says, “for if you are living according to the [impulses of the] flesh, you are going to die. But if [you are living] by the [power of the Holy] Spirit you are habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, you will [really] live forever.” Beloved, if you’ve lived as a Christian for any length of time or you’re living as a Christian, you can reflect on the preferences you selected were ruled either by your flesh or by the Spirit.

    Beloved, our Lord has a much higher perspective of our lives than we do. If you can imagine a mountain and at the top of the mountain is the Lord. He can see all around it, every point of view and angle, because He’s at the top. Climbing up the sides of the mountain are us. We have a minimal viewpoint. Our depth of perception and angle are marginal. If we are climbing the East side of the mountain, we cannot see the position on the other sides. We can only see the East side.

    As we end another week and head into the weekend, let us all not just keep it on our mind but comprehend that the Lord observes it all and has an extensive, intensive viewpoint that will always guide us down the correct path while reassuring us at the same time. ✝️❤️

    Let Us Pray
    Dear Heavenly Father help us to not become sightless by the afflictions of this life. I pray that we would be cognizant of the blinders we put on when we become apprehensive. Help us always to comprehend and put our confidence in You and that You’re in control, see it from every angle, and know what is best for us. ✝️❤️

    Remember Social Distancing is part of life right now. And in the wake of so much unrest let us continue to be reputable citizens as well as reasonable Christians.

    Have a Pleasant Friday and a Selective Weekend Everyone. ✝️❤️😊

    Christian House of Faith – CHOF Ministry
    BWFHJr. Ministry
    “An Online Ministry That’s Teaching and Inspiring People All Over The World With Informative Biblical Principles.”

  • “Retaining Spiritual Understanding”

    April 26 2020 week 3 and 4 CHOF Bible Fellowship 'sSunday Morning Church Matt 5 4
    Praise The Lord Everybody!!! God has blessed us to see another Sunday with you.

    Let us all remember to wash our hands and continue to stay in compliance with social distancing. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Beloved, Satan aspires to minimize or make Christians feel less sensitive to the wickedness of sin. He wants you to stop grieving or being sad over sin and start rejoicing when encountering Immorality. Just because you deem yourself a Christian doesn’t remove you from Satan’s ambitions. Many Christians once believed they were excluded because of their faith in Christ. They became a victim to his power because they lost focus. And let me warn you-it usually doesn’t occur all at once. The method can be gradual and imperceivable— almost unnoticeable. But the results are very tragic.
     
    First, you must always stay alert, looking for the possibilities of sin and on guard to defend yourself from negotiating. You have to be mindful of your sin. In Psalm 51:3, David said, “My sin is always before me.” In Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah cried out, “Woe is me! For I am ruined, Because I am a man of [ceremonially] unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.” In Luke 5:8, Peter said to Jesus, “Go away from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” In I, Timothy 1:15, Paul called himself the chief of sinners as you can see, each man shared a reciprocated recognition of their Immorality, and it led them to God for forgiveness and cleansing.
     
    Second, you “must” remember the importance of the cross. You see, if you permit a form of Immorality to create in your life, it will expand, which will cause you to forget the massive price Christ paid to exempt you from its repression.
     
    Third, comprehend the impact sin has on others. In Psalm 119:136, the psalmist said, “My eyes weep streams of water because people do not keep Your law.” In Matt. 23:37 Jesus grieved over Jerusalem, saying, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who murders the prophets and stones [to death] those [messengers] who are sent to her [by God]! How often I wanted to gather your children together [around Me], as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling.” Your heart should hurt for those confined to Immorality.
     
    Beloved Immorality is a severe issue with God. He never has a twinkle in His eyes for Immorality nor takes it lightly.
     
    Lastly, reject anything that impedes your understanding about sin, things like intentionally sinning, denying God’s forgiveness, being arrogant, taking credit for God’s grace, or taking sin casually. These kinds of things will immediately dim your spiritual senses and give Satan the chance to lead you into a more significant infraction. ✝️❤️
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing relief and joy to those who express grief over their Immorality. Father God, please guard my heart against anything that will weaken my compassion and understanding of the misery of Immorality. In Jesus’ Name, I Pray, Amen, and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
     
    To God Be The Glory. Have a Happy Sunday, Everyone.
    ✝️❤️😊
     
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  • “The Proper Motivation To Serve”

    3 13 2020 Bishop Houston's Weekend Words Joshua 24 14

    Praise the Lord, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊

     
    Beloved after Joshua assembled the heads of every community and family unit of Israel; he informed them what God needed them to know. It was a summary of what God had done for them – from the time He selected Abraham, up to the time they made it to the Promised Land. It was God who instructed them to do everything, brought them out from Egypt, liberated them from their adversaries, and took them to the promised land. God revealed His love, character, and power throughout the years to them. Joshua told them to respect the Lord and to assist Him loyally and conscientiously.
     
    Beloved, this is the best reaction we can give to God for His passionate affection and liberating love for us. It prompts us to seek God always and no other people. We must support Him not because of our friend(s), co-worker(s), cliques or family member(s), or the blessings we can get, but because of who He is, what He’s done, and what He’ll do.
     
    Beloved as we enter this Friday and step into the weekend, remember the Lord alone is Great and Mighty. He has been very good to you all your life. He loves you “the person” and loves you without anyone’s approval. You don’t need anyone’s consent to serve Him faithfully. Believe me when I say: when you go to Him as an individual and obey Him, you’ll receive blessings, wisdom, and understanding that will help you spend your life marveling and thanking Him for loving and giving to you. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Have a Great Friday and a wonderful weekend, Everyone.
    ✝️❤️😊

  • “Probing For Spiritual Answers”

    Praise The Lord Beloved!!! ✝️❤️😊
     
    This morning’s question was:
    Bishop Houston when I was at home, my parents made us go to church. In my twenties, I slowed down, attending church. I’m in my mid-thirties married with children, and I want to go to church more consistently, but my spouse won’t let me go. Can you give me some advice?
     
    Thank you for your question. And sure, I’ll assist you with some suggestions. 😊
    Answer:
    First, let me say, your aspiration to be a committed member of a local church is excellent. It’s a part of our new-found spiritual life in Christ that gives us the yearning to serve the Lord.
     
    But complications can occur in a home where one spouse chooses to serve God enthusiastically, and the other doesn’t. It’s always complicated when there’s no agreement on an issue of significance to one spouse or the other. The impulse may be to give up and quit.
     
    But quitting isn’t the answer. That’s just what Satan wants. He realizes your family could become one of his harshest adversaries, and he’ll try to demolish it rather than let that transpire. Contemplating separation, divorce, or abandoning your family in any way isn’t a choice for the believer who chooses to do God’s will. So, don’t battle with your spouse. Battle your real enemy. Begin envisioning your family working for the Lord together in a powerful way and stand on the verse I use for my house – Joshua 24:15, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
     
    Now, that doesn’t mean for you to lay down the old holier than thou or religious attitude. Just communicate it. In other words, show it. Your family is designed to be incorporated in the call God has for your life and the job you believe He wants you to do. God doesn’t break up families for the work of the ministry. Marriage and family life were God’s concept, and He wants us to respect our marriage vows and take care of our families (*1).
     
    As long as your spouse wants to stay with you, it’s your opportunity to easily walk in the love of God and show by your illustration how fantastic it is to be a Christian (*2). Find all the scriptures on love and meditate on them. Keep in mind 1 Corinthians 13:8 “love never fails.” In other words, you have to create the charisma and spiritual characteristic that parallels the feature “to walk in love.” It’s a huge task, but in Jesus, it can be accomplished!!! CHOF & BWFHJr Ministry is, praying for you, believing, and celebrating with you. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Probing For Spiritual Answers Cross-Reference Verses
    *1. Malachi 2:16, 1 Timothy 5:8
    *2. 1 Corinthians 7:12-14

  • “Expressing Thanks and Proclaiming Victory”

    2 2 2020 week 1 through 2 Bishop Houston's Sunday Morning Church 1 Peter 1 3 7
    Bishop, Houston’s Sunday Morning Word

    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! Happy Sunday!!! ✝️❤️😊

    I don’t watch many game shows on T. V. But there’s one that I like to watch from time to time. It’s called Let’s Make a Deal. I’m always interested to see the different costumes the contestants are wearing. The participants compete for the chance to choose a door that conceals a prize. Whoever wins, get a chance to decide to open door 1, 2, or 3. If they chose well, they could receive a dream vacation or a shiny new car. But if they make a bad choice, they could end up with a year’s supply of dog food or a broken-down boat. Most of the times the valuable prize they hoped for isn’t behind the door they’ve chosen.

    During the early Christian days, Christians survived on specific hope in Christ Jesus. This really touched base with Peter, who was an admirer, supporter and close friend of Jesus. Beloved have you ever been dissociated by a family member(s) or someone that you felt was a close friend when certain situations occur or when they’re around pious – uppity people. Well, I have, and I’m still being ostracized by many especially by those that claim to be in the Christian faith – and to the bewilderment of many I’m not dead and I’m still pressing forward in the name of Jesus. ✝️❤️😊

    In Mark 14:66–72 we find after realizing his fiasco by not sanding with Jesus, Peter shifted from the inner circle to the environs. That’s why three days later, the angel told the women at the empty tomb to go “tell his disciples AND Peter” that Jesus was alive (*1). I’m sure Peter was shocked when he heard that not only was Jesus alive, but He too was invited.

    Now we can understand why Peter started his letter in 1 Peter 1:3 talking about his living hope in the living Jesus. For Peter, his life transformed that Sunday morning, and it has transformed for you and me, too. Peter desired the Christians in those days and us too, to understand we should praise the Lord because of Jesus’ authority over sin and death.

    Beloved, 1 Peter 1:4 tells us that our inheritance in Christ Jesus is “kept in heaven,” and it’s so much more than a game show prize. You can now announce the confirmation that the only thing in the grave that was prepared for you is the neatly folded burial clothing that the despised, placed on you. Declare these words if you have victory this morning “The solemn that was planned for me has no entry point anymore!!! Jesus is my victory!!!”

    Beloved, many of us have a reason to give God clear adoration for specific opportunities that have entered into our life. ✝️❤️😊

    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for raising Jesus from among the dead. It’s through the death burial and resurrection that I live today. This morning I proclaim boldly and loudly JESUS IS MY VICTORY!!!

    In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Amen. ✝️❤️

    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 enter our earthly room and blow out our candle. So, reach out and touch the ones that need your agape, dissolve the divisions among you, continue to encourage one another, be
    united in the same mind, the same reasoning and continue to build one another up.

    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a fantastic Sunday. ✝️❤️😊

    CHOF Ministry Bible Reference:
    *1. Mark 16:7

  • “Are You Laughing At Me or With Me”

    12 22 2019 week 1 Bishop Houston's Sunday Morning Church Genesis 18 15.png
    Happy Holidays!!! ✝️❤️😊

    Beloved, laughter is good for our mental status. I hope all of you can reflect back on many jubilant moments you laughed so hard that when you think about the occasion that was so hilarious it still makes you laugh.

    But you know, not all laughter is the same. Occasionally it’s sarcastic. When I started my online CHOF Ministry there were many who laughed at me in unbelief and as we approach 12 years many are still laughing at me even as they try to duplicate or pick certain components to install in their chosen spiritual foundational delivery. There also were many that made fun of and laughed at my albums and at First Lady Donece’s Houston Travels travel business. NO SUPPORT FROM MANY!!! BUT MUCH LAUGHTER “AT” by many – and minimal laughter with.

    But you know some of these same people that laughed or are laughing at you and won’t support you have the nerve or bold enough to come to you and ask you to support their need or cause and have the audacity to get upset with you when you repudiate them. “HELLO WALLS!!!!!!!!” Somebody out there Know what I’m talking about this morning!!! 😊

    Beloved, ninety-year-old Sarah laughed in incredulity when she was told she would give birth to a son. She knew that after a certain age, women simply don’t get pregnant. The idea must have sounded like a joke. Abraham doesn’t get off lightly – he laughed earlier when God told him Sarah would have a son (*1).

    This story should convict many cynical people because it actually ties into their lack of faith or jealously. I sometimes see old feuds, a paucity of evolution in our churches or ministries, and incurable illnesses as “just the way things are.” But the question that we should all always apply is God’s question: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) reminds us that God “is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”

    When God fulfilled His promise and a son was born to Abraham and Sarah, they named him Isaac, which means, “he laughs” (*2). Their laughter now had a positive tone. I’m sure there were many that laughed at Joseph and Mary when they found out about the immaculate conception.
    It says in Psalm 126:3 (NLT): “Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!”

    May God give all of us that kind of joy when we recognize that He keeps His promises regardless of what we may humanly think or believe.

    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of laughter. Help us to look at situations and opportunities the way You view them. Give us faith in Your promises and fill us with jubilation.
    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 will enter our earthly room and blow out our candle. So, reach out and touch the ones that need your agape, dissolve the divisions among you, continue to encourage one another, be united in the same mind, the same reasoning and continue to build one another up.

    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a blessed Sunday and a Spiritual Christmas. ✝️❤️😊

    CHOF Ministry Bible Reference:
    *1. Genesis 17:16-17
    *2.  see Genesis 17:19

  • “Acquiring The Correct Insight”

    12 20 2019 Bishop Houston's Weekend Words Psalm 19 7.png

    Beloved, in this morning’s Bible Verse (Ps. 19:7) David’s description of God’s Word as “the Lord’s instruction” speaks of its role as God’s eyewitness to who He is and what He requires of us. In addition, it’s a “confident” witness. That means it’s rock-solid, obstinate, distinctive, consistent, and dependable.

    In 2 Pet. 1:16-18, Peter made the same point when, after detailing his amazing experience with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration, in Verse 19 he said, “we have a most reliable prophetic word.” Beloved, the testimony of God’s written Word is a truer and more persuasive affirmation of God’s truth than even apostolic encounters with Christ Himself!!!

    Maybe Luke 24:27 provide us the reason why our Lord avoided the two disciples on the Emmaus Road from identifying Him as He gave them a biblical foundation for the things they had seen and heard. You see, their faith and preaching were to be based on “Scripture”, not just on their own personal experiences—regardless of how fantastic or touching those occurrences may have been.

    Beloved, the value of God’s pure-sure Word is that it makes the simple “naïve” wise. It takes insensitive, ignorant, and gullible people and teaches them insightful “philosophical” truth from God that they can apply to their lives. As they do, they become proficient in the art of godly living. That was the psalmist’s joy when he wrote Psalm 119:98-100 (AMP): “Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, For Your words are always with me. I have a better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word], For Your testimonies, are my meditation. I understand more than the aged [who have not observed Your precepts], Because I have observed and kept Your precepts.”

    Applying that principle to New Testament believers, Paul prayed in Colossians 1:9 that we would be “filled with the knowledge of [God’s] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” As that occurs, Colossians 1:10 (AMP) informs us that we’re qualified to “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things…”

    Beloved, as you go through Friday and are chosen to encounter the weekend remember it’s the accomplished words of godly wisdom, that’s the key to holy living. God’s Word teaches insight and comprehension beyond the scope of ordinary human knowledge. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊

    Today’s Prayer:
    Dear Heavenly Father, this morning we ask that Your wisdom escalates and flourish in our life not just today but every day. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, I pray, Amen and Amen.

    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a pleasant Friday and a fantastic weekend everyone.
    ✝️❤️😊

  • “Guard Your Heart”

    11 5 2019 2019 Guard Your HeartBHMSS Biblical Passage for the day:
    Proverbs 4:23 (AMP)
    Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.

    Praise the Lord Beloved. I hope your Tuesday has started with joy, peace, and love in your heart.

    You know Beloved, I constantly contemplate, am I shielding my heart? This morning’s passage tells us to put the highest importance on our heart because this determines the course of our lives. We all know it’s true what we eat causes us to grow. If we eat junk and unhealthy foods, our health will show it. If we feed the heart with anger, pride, selfish ambitions, and lustful thoughts, guess what our actions and goals will be leaning us towards? So Beloved, before anything and above all else, keep a vigilant heart and surrender it to God. He looks on the heart and examines it. (1 Samuel 16:7 (AMP) says: But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

    Beloved, if you guard your heart at all times, you won’t be influenced toward immorality or participate in sin, and most of all your faith will be solid as a rock. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊

    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, this morning we come humbly to submit ourselves and our hearts to You. Please cleanse our hearts from sin, pride, selfish ambitions and lust. Lord, provide us with resilient entrenched fortitude and persistence to keep a vigilant heart at all times. In Jesus’s Name, I pray, Amen and Amen.

    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 candle. 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 tremendous Tuesday everyone.

    CHOF Ministry & Bishop, W. F. Houston Jr. Ministry is: “An Online Ministry Teaching and Inspiring People All Over the World With Informative Biblical Principles.”

     

  • “I’m Not Worthy”

    11 2019 1 Chronicles 17 16
    Praise The Lord Beloved. Happy Monday to You all.


    Beloved, back in the ancient days, King David’s sovereignty was the high point of Jewish history because rulers or anyone with powerful authority were well-off – affluent, they were militarily secure and devoted to a one true God. But there was one exception–David. David’s path to the throne was tough!!! It was very dangerous. He was always on the run. For over ten years, he hid from a king fixated on killing him. Despite enduring all the hurt, despondencies, successes, recognition, authority, and splendor, David continued to pursue and reverence the Lord passionately. While in the eyes of God, he persistently stayed modest and self-effacing. Beloved, has there ever been a time in your life that you’ve ever asked “Who am I Lord – why me? I’m not worthy!!! Who am I God that You care so much for me?” When you’re blessed and achieving success in different areas of your life, do you feel thankful and humbled? Or do you get the “BIG-HEAD” and you get that all prideful feeling?

    Beloved, David’s life was filled with difficulties, he also committed serious mistakes that hurt many, many people and he also negatively changed thousands of lives – but David will always be known as a man who was after God’s heart.  Let us emulate his attitude towards the Lord. We may stumble now and then, but God’s faithfulness never fails. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊


    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for all the blessings and help You have given me in my life. I’m humbled by Your persistent, untiring love and keeping real. Please continue to help me in all the ways You know I need. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

    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 earthly room and blow out our candle. 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 Monday and an “AWESOME” week everyone.


    CHOF Ministry Cross-Reference Verses:
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