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CHOF Ministry’s Reflection: “Gently Spoken Word”

Praise the Lord, and welcome back to: CHOF Ministry Morning Reflection.

CHOF Sunday Morning Reflection is here to give our readers a brief observation about the CHOF Bible Fellowship Sunday Morning mini teaching, located on our CHOF Bible Fellowship Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/chofministry

This Morning our CHOF Bible Fellowship was called “Gently Spoken Words.”

This morning I spoke on how to be kind and gentle to people when they’re going through a rough situation. I have had to incorporate this into my life. All my life I’ve been around loud rough talking people. But as I’ve become acquainted with many people I’ve had to tone it way down and become more compassionate toward others as they travel through their difficult situations. I too, have been comforted with kind gently words myself and I’m sure there are many who need a gentle spoken word right now.

Beloved, the power of our words is a theme throughout Scripture. The admonition in Ephesians 4:29 is to build each other up through our speech. There are so many people that love bad mouthing others especially behind their backs. We are to lift one another up when the need or occasion is present. The book of Proverbs encourages its readers to get a grip on wisdom, and part of wisdom living is the right use of our words. That’s why many Proverbs speak about “words,” “speech,” the “mouth,” and “lips.” Proverbs 10:11 describes the tremendous power of words to invigorate and enrich others: “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life.

Beloved let us all adhere to the Ephesians 4:29 admonition.
Have a blessed Sunday.

August 19, 2018
CHOF Ministry’s Reflection-“Fitting In”

Praise the Lord, and welcome back to:
CHOF Ministry Morning Reflection.

CHOF Sunday Morning Reflection is here to give our readers a brief observation about the CHOF Bible Fellowship Sunday Morning mini teaching,

This Morning Our CHOF Bible Fellowship was called “Fitting In” and I spoke on how God’s love for us give us the feeling of fitting in. His love for us allows us to feel we have not just a place but a “special place.” He loves us just as much as parents love their child or children.

All through the Bible we see our Heavenly Father’s love for us. the imagery found in Isaiah 44, gives us the image of God’s Fatherly love. So, we must believe and treat God with respect and love just as an obedient child honors their parent.

We can see other examples in Scripture that tells us that God is our Father.

In the Old Testament, God is called the Father of Israel, not on a personal basis but as a nation.

In (Exodus 4:22), you’ll find that when God delivered the nation from slavery in Egypt, God declared that Israel is His “firstborn son.” In Deuteronomy 32:6 Moses reminded the Jews about to enter the Promised Land that Yahweh the Lord is their Father. In Jeremiah 31:9 God Himself said He is “Israel’s father.” Because of their sins, in Isaiah 5:13, Isaiah warned that the nation would go into exile. Then crying to Yahweh to restore them to the Promised Land, Isaiah 63:16 the Israelites said, “Surely you are still our Father!”

Now, in the New Testament, you’ll find that the Christian faith is a love relationship understood in the most basic of all human relationships, “A Father and a Child.” John 1:12, says: “Those who believe in Jesus are called children of God. And of course, we can’t forget about Luke 15:11-31, the parable of the prodigal son. This is a picture of our loving and forgiving heavenly Father welcoming His wayward children into His arms.

Undeniably He’s “still our Father!!!” Beloved, if you haven’t surrendered your carnal behaviors, don’t you think it’s time to let them go and come home to your Father?

Have a Blessed Sunday.

August 12, 2018
“Our Special Zone- The Reflection”

Praise the Lord, and welcome back to:
CHOF Ministry Morning Reflection.

CHOF Sunday Morning Reflection is here to give our readers a brief observation about the CHOF Bible Fellowship Sunday Morning mini teaching, or my observation about something unique.

You know, Luke gives us several miracles in rapid sequence. First, in Luke 8:22-25, Jesus calms a storm while out in a boat on the sea. In verses 26-39, Luke says when the boat reaches the other side of the sea, Jesus heals a man possessed by demons. Finally, in verses 40-48, Luke records that while going to heal the daughter of Jairus, a synagogue leader, Jesus heals a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for years. In the end, verses 48-50, Jesus brings Jairus’ daughter back to life.

Beloved, it’s my observation that those series of miracles show that nothing, “I MEAN NOTHING” nature, spirits, health, even life and death is outside of Jesus’s power and authority.

Have a Blessed Sunday.

August 5, 2018
Sunday Morning Reflection On “Creation Identifies”

Beloved, everything we see, hear, touch, smell feel, has a relationship with our creator. So, we all must identify the creation to get a glimpse of the creator. We must also learn to except co/exiting with the creator’s creation. It’s only then we’ll be able to recognize the tempest that come across or path and speak to it to quiet it.

We’ll be able to recognize the miracles that come before us and give thanks properly. We’ll be able to recognize when those are against you won’t worry because they will be replaced.

But without identifying with the creator we’ll never understand how to co/exist with His creation.

Have a blessed time at your spiritual edifice.

*Each Sunday morning CHOF Bible Fellowship morning teaching can be viewed on the links below.

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CHOF Ministry Website blog page (chofministry.org)

WordPress (bishopdrwfhoustonjr.wordpress.com)

July 8, 2018
CHOF Ministry’s Sunday Morning Reflection on “Be Hesitant to Criticize Others”

Welcome to CHOF Ministry’s Sunday Morning Reflection

This morning I will observe this morning’s CHOF Bible Fellowship Teaching: “Be Hesitant to Criticize Others”

In today’s CHOF Bible Fellowship Sunday morning Bible teaching we saw our Lord’s disapproval of a hypercritical or judgmental attitude. You know Beloved, it’s extraordinary how we can have a perfectionistic attitude toward others yet ignore the glaring faults we possess.

The Pharisees of Jesus day were sarcastic in their attack on the sins of others while superficially unaware of their own faults. In seeing the pretense of these hypocrites, Jesus gave a series of rebukes one of them was in Matthew 23:25-26 Jesus Said: “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean”.

Beloved, the Greek word hypocrite means “he that wears the mask”. Mask were used by actors in plays. The private lives of hypocrites don’t match the image they project for public view. Beloved, the Christian walk should lead to greater integrity and transparency. To avoid hypocrisy, it’s essential that we confess our sin and rely on the Spirit to help us live holy lives. Galatians 5:16 says: “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].”
Ephesians 5:18: Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him.)” And 1 John 1:9 says: “If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises] and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].”

Romans 3:23 uncovers every one of us. We all fall short of the graciousness of God. That’s right, we all have said something dumb or stupid about someone, then find ourselves hypocritically doing or saying the same thing.

Beloved, we all can be more gracious to others.

Have a blessed time at your spiritual edifice.

*Each Sunday morning I CHOF Bible Fellowship morning teaching can be viewed on the links below.

Facebook (www.facebook.com/chofministry/)

CHOF Ministry Website blog page (chofministry.net)

WordPress ( bishopdrwfhoustonjr.wordpress.com)

July 1, 2018
“Respectable Reflection”

Praise the Lord Beloved!!!
Happy Friday to you all.

Beloved, this morning in my prayer, I asked God to allow me to be a respectable reflection of His love. All of us know that when you reflect something, you are demonstrating its likeness. In other words, you’re exhibiting its characteristics. Like a mirror, the Bible tells us that we should reflect the character and likeness of Jesus. We should have His same attitude.

Now, that may sound like a pretty tall order. After all, Jesus was the Son of God.

But remember Beloved, when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we become sons and daughters of the Most High God, too. We become empowered by the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead. That means we have the same spirit of humility, the same strength, the same love, the same power on the inside. We’re empowered to follow His example and do what He did. When Jesus walked the earth, the scripture says He went around doing good and bringing healing to others physically, spiritually and emotionally. Beloved, that’s what we should be doing, too.

Beloved, choose today to invite Him to work in you. Reflect Him in your attitude and actions, bring good to others, and reap an abundant harvest of blessing in every area of your life.

“To God Be the Glory!!!

August 5, 2016