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“Selected For a Unique Calling”
Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Happy Sunday. 😀
Beloved, the Bible explains a great war that takes place when the Lamb (Jesus) will overcome Satan since He’s the “Lord of lords and King of kings.” He reveals this victory with people who demonstrate three attributes: Those who are called, chosen, and loyal.
During this combat, God’s looking for people to play a part in His army and share in both the war and the success. He’s looking for people who recognize they’ve been called and chosen. These people are blessed with unique gifts and abilities. They’ve been called to accomplish specific tasks to serve Him. They’re called by name, and He wants to fellowship with these people. He has specially invited and selected them to join His ranks.
Finally, the Lamb looks for people who are faithful – loyal. These are people who have proven to be responsible, dependable, and coherent, who delight in serving Him, and who comply with His call with enthusiasm.
Today, make sure that you’re cultivating these characteristics in your life. Seek to be loyal and dependable. Realize and appreciate that God has chosen you and wants you to be committed while serving Him. Be serious about your ministry and the responsibilities He has given to you. Be grateful!!! Our King of kings and Lord of lords has a unique calling just for you!!! And He wants you to share in His victory!!!
Let Us Pray
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your calling on my life. Help me to serve You. I dedicate my time, talents, and treasures to You. In Jesus’ name, I pray Amen and Aaamen.
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“Keeping a Strong and Clear Outlook”
All through Ephesians chapter 1, Paul is undoubtedly hit with the brilliance of our birthright in Christ. In our focal verse this morning, we see he prays that we’ll know the resources of its glory. According to Ephesians 1:14, some commentators perceive “His inheritance” as an orientation to believers, who are God’s inheritance or in distinct proprietorship. That interpretation weighs heavily on the value God places on us as believers, as demonstrated in Christ’s death, the forgiveness of our sins, and the abundant grace that He lavishes on us (*1.).Others understand it by referencing it to the believer’s inheritance, which Paul calls “His inheritance” because God is its source. Just as “His calling” (Ephesians 1:18) issued from Him and was received by believers, so His inheritance issues from Him.Beloved, both opinions are theologically sound, but the second view seems more reliable with Paul’s emphasis in verses 11 and 14. It doesn’t make a difference which view is favored, Paul’s point is strong and transparent: reclamation and its complementary blessings are so philosophical that we must have supernatural help to comprehend them. That’s why in Ephesians 1:18, he prayed for our insight.Beloved, insight is vital because how you look at your spiritual possessions is the way you’ll take your spiritual prescriptions to live. If, for example, you comprehend “and appreciate” that you have every source for godly living (*2.), you’re less likely to surrender to enticement. Knowing God has given you His absolute best in Christ (*3.) guarantees you that He won’t hold back less essential things so that you won’t be so apprehensive about earthly requirements. Understanding that you have already received “grace upon grace – John 1:16″, abundant life – John 10:10”, and “everything about life and godliness” – 2 Pet. 1:3″ assures you that God’s forthcoming modification and resources will be more than necessary (*4).Beloved, let this morning’s words inspire you to praise your prosperous and glorious God for His spiritual affluence and magnificent inheritance!!! Amen? Aaamen.Let Us Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, this morning I want to say thank You for allowing me to be Your child. In Jesus’ Name, I Pray, Amen, and Aaamen.✝️❤️Beloved, most of our States are opening back up, but the Coronavirus, COVID – 19 is still Present. Let us all remember to continue to wash our hands, wear our mask to protect others from us and us from them while we’re out and stay in compliance with social distancing. ✝️❤️😊To God Be the Glory. Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊Bishop Houston’s Sunday Morning Word Bible References:*1. Ephesians 1:6-7*2. Ephesians 1:3*3. Rom. 8:31*4. 2 Cor. 12:9Beloved, if you desire to read more Bishop, Houston’s (CHOF Bible Fellowship)Sunday Morning messages visit:*www.facebook.com/christianhouseoffaithchof *www.facebook.com/groups/christianhouseoffaithchof*www.bishopdrwfhoustonjr.wordpress.com*www.pinterest.com/bishopwf -
“Understanding and Welcoming God’s Contributions”
You know, Beloved, God has provided us with everything good to enjoy. Things like the rain that helps make creative ideas develop, natural resources that contribute to supporting productivity, mammals, fowls, and plants, for food and clothing, and power for manufacturing and transportation and during this Coronavirus – COVID-19 pandemic, stimulus money to survive. Everything we have is from Him, and we should be appreciative of it all.In Matt. 7:11, Jesus said, “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” James 1:17 says, “Every good thing bestowed, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.” In 1 Timothy 4:4-5, Paul added, “Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.”It’s sad, nonbelievers don’t believe in nor acknowledge God’s kindness, even though they profit from it every day. They attach His advantageous attention to coincidence or destiny and His generous obligations to the environment or deceptive gods. They don’t respect Him as God or give Him thanks (*1.)Beloved every one of us, get blessings from God Daily. But if you look at our society today (and you don’t have to look far), it’s not difficult to see the repulsive rudeness of men and women who distributes immorally against their Provider!!! God supports and develops them, and they arrogantly stand-up against Him; He gives them food to eat, and they insult Him.This is disgraceful!!! There are so many people that are ashamed to be associated with God, other Christians, or Christians that aren’t in a particular clique. But you know what’s even sadder God is only recognized and called a friend when there’s a need for money or desired relief. His Name is called without shame until their desire is provided for, then they go right back to betraying Him and harming and wounding those He dispatches. This is how unappreciative immoral people reimburse God. They not only ignore his generous blessings; they also misuse and mistreat them. Jeremiah 5:7 (AMP) says: “When I had fed them until they were full [and bound them to Me by a promise], They committed [spiritual] adultery, Assembling in troops at the houses of prostitutes (idols).” Beloved, it’s appalling to sin against a magnanimous God!!! It’s terrible to attack or walk away from the hands that alleviate us.It’s heartbreaking to see so many that lack appreciation for God. But on the other hand, it’s inspiring to know that the limitless God loves and cares for us and distributes our every need.|Beloved, don’t ever take His requirements for granted!!! Look to Him daily and obtain His contributions with an appreciative attitude. Amen? Aaamen.Let Us Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the abundant blessings You’ve supplied in my life. Thank You for sending the right people into my life at the perfect time. Thank You for refocusing my spiritual eyes and ears. Today I can see, hear, and acknowledge the things that morally line up and release the ideas, issues, and objects that once controlled me. Lord, it feels AWESOME to be liberated and to have unlimited spiritual liberty to live. In Jesus’ Name, I Pray, Amen, and Aaamen.✝️❤️To God Be The Glory. Have a Blessed First Sunday, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊Let us all remember to wash our hands and continue to stay in compliance with social distancing. ✝️❤️😊Bishop Houston’s Sunday Morning Word Bible References:*1. Rom. 1:21Beloved, If you desire to read more Bishop, Houston’s (CHOF Bible Fellowship)Sunday Morning messages visit:*www.facebook.com/christianhouseoffaithchof *www.facebook.com/groups/christianhouseoffaithchof*www.bishopdrwfhoustonjr.wordpress.com -
“Retaining Spiritual Understanding”
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.✝️❤️😊Bishop Houston’s Sunday Morning Word Bible References:Beloved, If you desire to read more Bishop, Houston’s (CHOF Bible Fellowship)Sunday Morning messages visit:*www.facebook.com/christianhouseoffaithchof *www.facebook.com/groups/christianhouseoffaithchof*www.bishopdrwfhoustonjr.wordpress.com -
“Liberated Captive”
Praise The Lord Everybody!!! Happy Sunday to you!!! Let us all remember to wash our hands and continue to stay in compliance with social distancing. ✝️❤️😊Beloved, emancipation is priceless. Throughout history, people have begged, battled, and even perished for it. Beloved, our Declaration of Independence upholds it as one of our indisputable civil rights.But the truth is, it doesn’t matter what one’s political views might be, everyone is a slave—either to immorality or to God. Jesus said in John 8:34: “everyone who sins is the slave of sin.” In Romans 8:21, Paul added that all of creation is in slavery to corruption. Yet, according to Romans 6:22, believers have “been freed from sin and enslaved to God.” The Roman Empire had about twenty million slaves. Slave trade was a significant industry. A recovery price had to be paid for a slave to gain his or her independence. Now, the Greek word for this kind of transaction is lutroō. In Ephesians 1:7, Paul uses the Greek word lutroō to speak of our “redemption” from sin’s bondage.Beloved, Servitude to sin is bondage; servitude to God is liberty. That sounds contradictory, but God is the Sovereign King, and real independence means having the capability to bend your will to His, in other words, become all God has formed you. Sure, you will fail at times, but your extreme desire and main quest as a believer is to be like Christ (*1.) Those incarcerated to sin cannot do that, nor do they want to.Beloved, it’s time to validate your proposal to Jesus. Let your attitudes and actions speak clearly of your love for the Master. ✝️❤️Let Us Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for keeping it real and being fair. You always provide what’s best and the safest for me. Lord, provide me with the strength that keeps me from seeking my interest. I understand that exploring my desires incarcerates me and is a contradiction to Your terms. Continue to guard me against my thoughts and actions that are contrary to Your will. In Jesus’ Name, I Pray, Amen, and Aaamen.✝️❤️To God Be The Glory. Have a Happy Sunday, Everyone.✝️❤️😊Bishop Houston’s Sunday Morning Word Bible References:*1. 1 John 2:5-6Beloved, If you desire to read more Bishop, Houston’s(CHOF Bible Fellowship) Sunday Morning messages visit: *www.facebook.com/christianhouseoffaithchof *www.facebook.com/groups/christianhouseoffaithchof*www.bishopdrwfhoustonjr.wordpress.com -
“God Is In Control”
Praise The Lord Everybody!!! Happy Sunday to you!!!Let us all remember to wash our hands and stay in compliance with social distancing.
✝️❤️😊For most of the world, the recovery from the 2008 recession was looking great. All was well until the COVID-19 crisis. Now a society as a whole has been sent into pandemonium. Before the Coronavirus, it was easy to feel good about life.You know Beloved when life is going well, it feels comfortable to live; it seems we have our experiences by the tail; we live with boldness because we think we’re in control of our life. But let a bad situation or a position we can’t manipulate occur, we feel defenseless – exposed. Now, life seems to happen to us, and regardless of our smartest or safest efforts, we think everything is a struggle. That’s because we’re unable “powerless” to modify our situation or position.Right now, for times like we’re in, we must remember the central (KEY) figure who’s in power.“GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL”When King Xerxes ordered all of the young women to come to the citadel for his pleasure, in verse 8 of our morning focal scripture, “Esther also was taken to the king’s palace.” This uncomplicated statement is illustrating a significant life event in this woman’s life. What Esther thought or felt about this command is never mentioned. There have been questions, such as: Did she go voluntarily? Was she under pressure? There is a possibility Esther could have experienced both results. Appreciably, the author writes about the event using the passive voice, which seems to suggest that Esther had no control over what happened. Regardless of the inquisitiveness, – the facts that face us or the point that’s laid on the table – she was at the mercy of the king. Esther was compliant and moved as she was told.In addition to that, in verse 10, we see she also followed Mordecai’s advice. Esther kept her nationality a secret. We can appreciate the desire to conceal this information and the apprehension of what might happen if their real identity were to be uncovered. I have read countless commentator’s views about Mordecai’s actions. His actions have been in debate for many years. I found that some have applauded him for being wise. Others have criticized him for his apprehension.Again, the biblical author is mute on both of these points—Esther’s responses and Mordecai’s reasons—because neither one is the focal point of the passage. Remember, neither Esther nor Mordecai was in absolute control of their story. And that’s the point!!! Beloved, regardless of people’s inclinations, opinions, or objectives, GOD IS STILL In Control and at work to keep the covenant that He made with His people long ago. His preference will always be the central motivating factor.✝️❤️To God Be The Glory. Have a Safe Sunday Everyone.✝️❤️😊Bishop Houston’s Sunday Morning Word Bible References:N/A -
“Connecting with His Objective”
Praise The Lord Everybody!!! Happy Sunday to you!!! ✝️❤️😊Arriving behind sealed doors, Jesus shows the disciples His wounds. But before He does, He articulates his words and voice to them to calm down their fears and give them a holy mandate. Two distinct times He says, “Peace be with you!” In the King James Bible, it reads, “Peace be unto you.” Now take a moment to allow those words to resonate in you. I need you to feel what Jesus is speaking.
Beloved, it’s not until we’ve calmed down and at peace, we’ll be sensible enough to line up to connect with His objectives – His intentions. When there’s fear and worry, we’re self-consumed and paralyzed. So, my questions for you as we continue to encounter the COVID-19 “WHERE ARE YOU TODAY? Are you behind any self-locked doors?”
Believe it or not, we live behind our personal sealed (protected) doors when we’re mesmerized by apprehension, regardless of what it is or where it is. Beloved, the reassuring words of Christ are never more essential than now for us!!! Listen To His words for you today, “Peace be with you!!! – Peace be unto you!!!” Just like the disciples, it may take listening to that more than once for it to sink in. So, listen to it again, “Peace be with you!!! – Peace be unto you!!!” Inhale It. Reflect on it right now. Stay here until you have the feeling of His peace “Tranquility,” circling your heart and soothing your spirit. Going forward without it will create only anxious, agitated activity and frantic confusion.
Beloved, when we’re feeling the peace of Christ in our lives, we’re prepared to line up and connect with His objectives – His intentions. Just think about it: the authorization of Jesus has already united us with Him. We must carry on His mission, in His approach, with His energy and requirement. Beloved, we must be dedicated to the Lord’s objective – intent. The enthusiasm to be on His team will only discover its way into your heart (mind and emotions) if you have His peace.
Beloved if it’s not present, THE TIME IS NOW to ask Him for it!!!
✝️❤️✝️❤️To God Be The Glory. Have a Blessed Sunday Everyone.
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