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  • Mercy and Grace

    4 27 2020 Hebrews 4 16

    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! Happy Monday to you. ✝️❤️😊
     
    The Bible says in Exodus 34:6 (AMP) that the Lord God is *“compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth (faithfulness).”
     
    Not long ago, I was asked, what’s the difference between God’s mercy and His grace? Beloved, mercy is God not disciplining or imprisoning us as our sins deserve, and grace is God blessing us although we don’t deserve it. In other words, MERCY is being released, freed, or liberated from a verdict, opinion, conviction, or decision, and GRACE is increasing, providing, or expanding compassion, sympathy, or helpfulness to the shameful, dishonorable or undeserving.
     
    God incessantly gives us these collaborative blessings even though we may not be justified to receive them. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) says, *8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. *9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” God’s mercy directs us toward clemency, in other words, compassion or leniency, while His grace directs us toward understanding, compromising, or a resolution.
     
    Beloved, it doesn’t matter what we’ve done in our past; God is prepared and eager to award us mercy and grace. Now two stipulations are required to receive these gifts of mercy and grace, 1. we must humble ourselves and acknowledge to God that we’ve lived incorrectly and 2. We need Him. When we admit that we’re sinners, we’ll comprehend and accept God’s love for us as exhibited through His ultimate gift— Jesus Christ’s death on the Cross. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    *Dear Heavenly Father, once again, I thank You for Your grace and mercy. Many people gave up on me, many have turned their backs on me, and some have even said my credibility wasn’t any good. Thank You, God, for being kind and compassionate. Thank You for liberating me from the wrong path I chose, all people places, and influences that played god in my past experiences in life. Thank You, God, for the people that prayed for me and those that never gave up on me. Our ways and thoughts are far different from Yours, and our godless vision is temporal. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen, and Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let us all remember to wash our hands and continue to stay in compliance with social distancing.
     
    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a Splendid Monday and an Efficient Week, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
    CHOF Ministry Bible References: N/A
     
    Citing:
    *https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/EXO.34.6.AMP
     
    *https://anchor.fm/spiritlifechurch/episodes/Waiting-on-the-Lord-e8uu37
     
    *”loading Our Best Resources In Heaven”
    Bishop- Bishop- Christian House of Faith/ Bishop – https://togod-betheglory.org/2019/07/07/loading-our-best-resources-in-heaven/

  • “The Prolific Certainty”

    4 20 2020 John 15 4
    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! ✝️❤️😊

    The first word in our focal morning passage is “REMAIN.” The verse is understandable and straight forward. There’s no intellectual or hidden meaning. It’s simple; it’s saying “stay connected, embrace, hold on.
    Beloved, we’ve been called. We must remain in the vine or to stay connected to the vine in all things, from the most significant issues down to the tiniest matters in life. The passage above reminds us that Jesus is the vine and that for us to bear fruit, we must hold on to (stay connected) to the vine very tightly in our daily lives. We can’t be fruit bearers in this world unless we persistently stay snuggly connected to the authentic prolific fertile substance of Jesus Christ. One of our most vital responsibilities in this world is to bear fruit (be productive), and while we may find it challenging at times, ‘Remaining In Christ’ is the route that leads us into bearing fruit or being industrious for His glory.
    Beloved, we must make it our daily responsibility to inspect our linkage to Christ to make sure we’re tightly connected to Him because our life resources flow from Him to us.
    Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for operating within me. Help me to remain persistent in You even amid persecutions. Reinforce my faith so that I’ll always stay reminded that You’re capable of completing everything.
    In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
    Let us all remember to wash our hands and continue to stay in compliance with social distancing.
    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a Splendid Monday and an Efficient Week, Everyone.
    ✝️❤️😊
    CHOF Ministry Bible References: N/A

  • “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. ✝️❤️😊
     
    CHOF Ministry Bible References: N/A

  • “Having Confidence Through Anxiety”

    4 1 2020 Luke 10
    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! ✝️❤️😊

    We all have our fears. And during this pandemic crisis for many, their anxiety level is the highest it’s ever been. Now sit back and think about Peter’s situation. I believe Peter had some anxieties of his own. He had just observed nothing short of a phenomenon and now being asked to follow the person accountable for doing it. I know if I’d been in a parallel position, I almost certainly would have frozen up right there. The shock of experiencing something like that would’ve left me flabbergasted for a few hours, at least. Peter and the others didn’t do that when Jesus called them. Instead, they stopped everything and followed Him.
     
    Beloved, there are going to be times when we need to step back and think about things all the way through, but there are also going to be times when we need to have confidence in that God has something big around the corner for us and welcome it. The choice is yours. The ball’s in your court, so which one are you going to pick today? Amen? Aaamen.
    ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Heavenly Father, I know You have fantastic and amazing things prepared for me and those around me. Today I pray that when You call, I’ll answer without hesitancy and always have confidence in You fully. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
     
    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a Wonderful Monday and Safe and Wise Week, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
    CHOF Ministry Bible References: N/A

  • “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. ✝️❤️😊
     
    CHOF Ministry Bible References: N/A

  • “Giving The Streets Something To Talk About”

    3 16 2020 1 Samuel 17 28
    Praise The Lord Everyone!!! Happy Monday to you!!! ✝️❤️😊

    Beloved the streets talk!!!
     
    Have you ever been a part of the conversation when the streets were talking? How about when the roads were talking, and you were the centerpiece of the discourse? I have, and I have no doubt, I’m still the featured figure spoken negatively about by many today.
     
    Before I returned to my life’s spiritual foundation, I would battle the streets for my reputation. One day while reading and researching the Word of God, I received a revelation. The revelation stung me hard. It showed me the culprit of my battles. What I didn’t take time to realize during my worldly experiences is the majority of my actions came from battling with the unseen. You see, when the streets get to talking, finding the person that initiated the initial negative dialog is about as challenging as the DEA trying to find a drug kingpin. One other thing I came to realize, people on the streets love to gather to see a fight or conflict. Many of them that attend the battle are the ones that (will) set you up, (will) introduce fabricated lies and deception, or (will) back-stab you to see the confrontation. I thank God for His “AMAZING GRACE!!! Today have a changed attitude. I use the negative atmosphere of street talk for my motivation to get closer to God – I get joy studying the Word of God more in-depth and broader to increase my spiritual range. I have always been doubted by family members, relatives, and those I thought were close friends. In this morning’s passage, David’s eldest brother, Eliab, threw some cruel words at him in front of the other Israelite soldiers. How embarrassing it must have been to endure his brother discrediting him. David wisely neutralized the situation. I would have loved to see what Eliab’s expression looked like when they saw David slaying Goliath!!!

    Beloved, there are many of you like David and myself that have felt the pain of mockery, rejection, doubt, and discredit from the people we thought would encourage and motivate us. If you’re in a parallel situation like David, don’t retaliate. Getting revenge isn’t the solution. Be wise and diffuse the situation. Use their mockery, rejection, doubt, and discredit as fuel to succeed even more!!! Go out there and slew your Goliath (alcoholism, drugs, being abusive, cheating, stealing, lying, manipulating, etc.!!! Now you’ve given the streets something to say. Amen? Aaamen.
    ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, this morning, I come to You asking You to bless us with tolerance and humility when people doubt us and our abilities. Please help us stay peaceful in the face of mockery and give us the wisdom to diffuse the situation consciously. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen. ✝️❤️
     
    I Love you all!!! Have a Blessed Monday and safe week Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
     
    CHOF Ministry Bible References:
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  • “Always There”

    3 2 2020 Matthew 28 20
    Praise the Lord. Happy Monday and Happy New Month to each of you. I hope the month of March brings you blessings after blessings on top of benefits. ✝️❤️😊

    Our Bible verse this morning is such a beautiful vow. It’s very uncomplicated, and yet, we regularly overlook it. We may think, “I don’t believe God is close to me; He’s probably not standing by my side.” But God’s reaction to that is, “I am with you always.” We may feel, “I’ not worthy of having God with me,” so we shut down our affectionate hearts to Him. But His guarantee remains, “I am with you always.” Our conditions, situations, or surroundings may veil our sight, and we think, “I’m going through many tough situations, I can’t envision God being there.” But you know Beloved, His answer is still the same, “I am with you always.”

    Beloved, whether you see Him visibly in your life or not, trust that He’s with you, and will help you through everything you face. Amen Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊

    Let us Pray:
    Dear heavenly Father, thank You, Lord, for Your great assurances. Help us to hold firmly to Your words and have confidence in them so that when confrontations come, we can have real certainty that You are with us. 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 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 Monday and a magnificent week. ✝️❤️😊

  • “The Truth Is Priceless”

    2 24 20201 1 Samuel 1 4

    Praise the Lord and Happy Monday to each of you. ✝️❤️😊
     
    You know God’s enormous existence in our life makes us conscious of our deficiencies. It also makes us comprehend our faults and our total reliance on Him. He’s holy, and only in Christ, will we realize reality “THE TRUTH” and speak about it. But now and then speaking the truth makes a person unpopular because many don’t want to listen to it. Notice in this morning’s passage that the elders of the city of Bethlehem were trembling (terrified) when they met prophet Samuel because of fear.
    You know, when I was younger, I was timid, as I grew into a young adult, I became bolder and more candid and a bit of a combative type. I pretty much didn’t shy away from telling others their faults, particularly those who were close to me. But as I moved toward the stage of an older adult and going through many trials and tribulations taught me that occasionally we need to keep quiet no matter what the circumstances are. I also learned that sometimes we need to rephrase our statements in order not to be rude to the listener. We must also remember scripture says that it’s the truth that frees us. So always keep in mind, honesty even when it’s heartbreaking is still better than cunning lies produced beautifully. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
     
    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, we respectfully ask for Your forgiveness for times we don’t speak or inhabit the truth. Lord, purify our emotions and minds from all deceit. Thank You for the Holy Spirit that persistently convicts us to only talk about facts. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Amen. ✝️❤️
     
    Beloved, CHOF Ministry & BWFHJr. Ministry genuinely appreciates all the reassurance and thoughtful words we receive from our and readers and listeners. It’s so uplifting to hear how God is changing your lives.
     
    God bless, Bishop Houston.
     
    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 wonderful Monday and a wonderful week. ✝️❤️😊

  • “God’s Spiritual Stealth”

    12 16 2019 Philippians 1 6 God's Spiritual Stealth

    Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

    Beloved, allow me to ask you a question: “Have you ever prayed for God to adjust your heart?” You know, change your mind or attitude on something. Perhaps you asked Him to provide you insight, comprehension, or to educate you – give you greater detail about something in particular. Well, I sure have. 😊 there were times in my life I expected things to happen immediately, but then a week goes by and from my point of view nothing seemed to have changed. Well, this morning I want you to be encouraged!!!😊 Because God awards that form of prayer!!! One day you’ll look back at all God has instructed you about that issue or question and you’ll comprehend that He was working on your heart and that all along He was educating you without you seeing it. God’s Spiritual Stealth is always working. 😊

    Beloved, transformation, and understanding come with time, so don’t be disappointed if you’re not where you want to be right now. Whether you recognize, understand it or not, God’s working!!! The Christian life is an expedition and this moment is only one tiny part of it. You can be confident when I say to you that He’ll finish the work He has started in you.

    Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊

    Let Us Pray:
    Dear Heavenly Father, You’re a terrific teacher. Thank You for educating us in a way we’ll comprehend, whether we know You’re doing it or not!!! 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 great Monday and a SENTIONAL week. ✝️❤️😊

  • “Are You Angry At God?”

    10 14 2019 Psalm 10 1 Are You Angry At God
    Praise The Lord Beloved. Happy Monday.

    I attended a vigil a couple of weeks ago for a 6-year-old child killed in a drive-by as she slept. There were many angry, hurt, and demoralized people in the wake. People that are tired of the gun violence that has destroyed the lives of many especially innocent children in our inner city. A young man and his wife approached me and told me they too lost their son and a nephew to gun violence and their faith in God was very limited. They told me they were upset with God for continuing to allow little innocent children to be murdered. I could sense their rage and I allowed them to voice their frustration. I asked them if I could pray with them and they refused and walked away.

    Beloved, there are times in many of our lives when tragedy, hardship, or seeing the evil in the world make us angry. For many people, sometimes that anger gets turned towards God. How could He allow this? If He’s so good, why do these things happen? Honestly, I don’t think that voicing anger is a bad thing. God is the truth and I don’t think He faults us when we’re honest about our feelings. In the Bible King David often brought his grievances to God. In fact, many of them became scripture – just look at Psalms.

    So, the next time you feel angry about something that has happened, take it to God. He can handle your questions, but keep in mind that He’s your Father and we must always be respectful. It’s better when we give it to God because He listens, and He cares. He can replace your anger with peace. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊

    Let Us Pray:

    Dear Heavenly Father, thank You, for hearing our pleas even when we don’t understand and bring our anger to You. Help us to let You exchange our anger with Your peace and to trust in You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen.

    I really appreciate your agape love, moral support, encouragement, and prayers. I humbly say “THANK YOU.”

    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 Monday and an “AWESOME” week everyone.