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“A Genuine Supporter and Friend”

Shalom Aleichem Believers in the Christian faith.

You know Beloved, I can’t count the many times in my life I’ve been in the same situation the man in this morning’s Bible verse was in and at times those conditions still occur. There are times in my life when I can’t complete projects no matter how hard I try. Many times, all I need is a little bit of support, some information or assistance, a friendly word or a smile that inspires.

Beloved, people need supporters – friends. Like that man from the Bible. He needed someone to help him get into the pool, he couldn’t do it alone, and he didn’t have anyone. There are many of you who have family and friends that support you. I’m speaking of the family and friends who are always there to help or support. You know I’m asked to help or support all kinds of things from family issues or plans to other friends and ministry issues and plans, but most of the time I’m on my own. The good thing is that there’s one special supporter – friend that will never fail me or you – our Lord Jesus Christ. He’s always there to give me a helping hand, an encouraging, inspiring supportive word for needed directions and information.

Beloved, He’s the one that put me into my pool and if you need someone that’s closer than a brother or sister, He’s a genuine supporter and friend that will stick by you through thick and thin. He’ll never turn His back on you, and He doesn’t have any hidden agendas. Sometimes He does it through others, sometimes through little phenomena that’ll come out of nowhere, but you can always be assured He’ll be there and be there right on time too.

Shalom

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 Terrific Tuesday. 😀

July 16, 2019
“Stay Focused on What’s Perpetual”

Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Tuesday:-D

You know I can really, really relate to this verse and actually all of Psalm 73.

Sometimes, when I’m having solemn moments or I’m concerned, disappointed or worried, envy finds a way to weave itself into my heart and tries to rewrite my spiritual notes. This happens especially when I see selfish – egotistical and conceited people living at ease and thriving. They speak with malice, they have no compassion, they despise God, they won’t go to any Christian edifice, and they dislike spiritual virtue. Yet they’re successful and enjoy life fully. It seems like nothing harms them. It’s like being evil shelters them from evil. How many of you out there know what I’m talking about? 😀

As a Christian, I can’t stand feeling envious, so I find great comfort in this Psalm because I realize that even the great King David struggled with it. So, what did he do? He complained to God. 😀 And God showed him that the riches and all success of the selfish – egotistical and conceited people are brittle and could be wiped out in a moment. “They’re like a dream when one awakes”. On the other hand, despite all of our troubles, we can rest assured that God is holding our hand and that He’s our fortifier, establisher, and provisioner. What more could we want? 😀

Beloved, keep your eyes on what’s perpetual, don’t miss the mark looking at spiritually dead trees. 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 Tuesday. 😀

July 9, 2019
“Heckled Instead of Welcomed”

Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Happy Tuesday. 😀

Beloved, after God has helped you turn your life around, how many of you have been discredited (humiliated) or not welcomed (not received) especially by your family members or hometown – the place you grew up. “I HAVE” – and to this day it’s still occurring. Well if you have, you’re in great company because it was no different for Jesus either. Jesus returned to Nazareth after preaching and performing miracles in neighboring towns. Nazareth was His hometown and people in the synagogue were surprised and stunned at His teaching. But instead of extending a warm welcome or receiving His message, they started discrediting (doubting) Jesus (*1).

Beloved, of all places Nazareth should have been one of the closest and dearest places to Jesus’ human heart, because this is where he grew up, where his family’s home was. It’s not written how many people needed healing, but Jesus “intentionally” withheld and reduced the “deeds of power” during His stay there because of their unbelief. Today, it’s not unusual to encounter cynics (hecklers), pessimists, or critics who plant seeds of doubt everywhere they go. So, stay on guard because if you haven’t yet, someday you may meet people who are knowledgeable about the Word just like the people in the synagogue but will discredit you as they did Jesus, His power, His death, and resurrection. Pray for God to strengthen your faith and remember that it puts us at a great disadvantage not to believe and trust in the Lord. Amen? – Aaamen. 😀

CHOF and the Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. Ministry is here to help you develop and deepen your relationship with God and learn how to live a victorious Christian life. I hope my daily observances will bring reassurance, spiritual stimulation, harmony, and intestinal fortitude that will assist you as you grow in your walk with Christ.

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 MAY BE TOO LATE.

I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a blessed Tuesday. 😀

Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. Ministry’s Cross Reference Verse.

*1 – Matthew 13: 54-57

July 2, 2019
“He’s Risen!!!”

Happy Resurrection Sunday Everyone!!! 😀

He’s Risen!!!!!!!

Beloved, Resurrection Sunday plays a critical role in our salvation, which many often forget. Romans 4:25 tells us that Jesus was “raised for our justification.” Often many Church Leaders skip over that phrase. Causing many Believers to incorrectly accept that it was the Cross alone that accomplished the forgiveness of sins. Romans 4:25 is a phrase which is worthy of much observation.

Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Timothy 2:11, 1 Peter 1:3, and 2 Corinthians 5:17 shows us that the resurrection of Jesus also leads us straight to a resurrection inside each of us. This means that the very same power that raised Jesus from the dead is active inside the arteries and dispositions of every true Christian.

In 1 John 3:9, Romans 6, and Colossians 3:1-11 shows us that God puts the risen life of Jesus in us so that we have a new desire to kill sin and
2 Corinthians 3:18, and Revelation 1 tells us where we begin to truly change.

Beloved, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus today, let’s resolve to make every Sunday a resurrection Sunday, and live in all the good that the resurrection accomplishes for us each day.

Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday Everyone. 😀

April 21, 2019
“Optimism and Confidence with Love”

Well the weekend is upon us once again. 😀 Happy Friday everyone. 😀

You know Beloved, optimism and confidence with love is a major component for a true Christian, because it’s what Jesus gives us. He brings us His love with each new day and strengthens us with that optimism and confidence. And the best thing about His love is it isn’t limited or controlled. He doesn’t give us a little bit now and a little bit later. It flows out of His heart freely and it’s poured unrestrained into ours. Romans 5:5 (NLT) says: “We know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love”. Verses 3-4 tells us He desires to use the hard times to develop perseverance and character and bring us a satisfying, hope-filled life, and verses 6-8 says even when we’re far from Him, He still loves us.

So this weekend Beloved, look for the signs of His optimism and confidence. The Lord gives optimism and confidence with love through inviting us to grow in a relationship with Him. Our optimism and confidence to have a gratifying life is anchored in His unfailing love.

Have a blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

April 12, 2019
“A Solid Foundation Matters”

Luke 6:48 (AMP) – (48) he is like a [far-sighted, practical, and sensible] man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and yet could not shake it, because it had been securely built and founded on the rock.

Last weekend an investment partner called me to come to a location in East Cleveland to look at a property we invested in several months ago. We knew after looking around and surveying, it was going to need some work especially in a room that was added. I could tell, the room was sinking. There were cracks in the walls and one of the windows wouldn’t open. The seller told us that the room was added several years ago. We walk outside and look around the house and we could see that the room was added without a foundation. And right away we knew that correcting the sloppy work would mean months of work to lay a new foundation.

After I arrived, I went straight to the room that needed work. I couldn’t see much difference. The cracks were gone and now the window opened. I was cool with that, because I understood that a solid foundation was what matters.

Beloved, this is true in our lives as well. In Luke 6:46-49 Jesus shared a parable about wise and foolish builders to illustrate the foolishness of not listening to Him. Those who hear and obey His words are like the person who builds a house on a firm foundation, unlike those who hear but ignore His words. Jesus assured His listeners that when the storms come, their house would stand. Their faith would not be shaken.

We can find peace knowing that as we listen to and obey Jesus, He forms a strong foundation for our lives. We can strengthen our love for Him through reading the Bible, praying, and learning from other Christians. Then when we face the fast-moving water of rain pounding against us, whether it’s betrayal, pain, or disappointment, we can trust that our foundation is solid.

Beloved, our Savior will provide the support we need.

Have a Blessed Tuesday Everyone. 😀

February 26, 2019
“Jesus is the Reason for The Season, or Is He?” Part 1

The deliberation about whether or not Christians should celebrate Christmas has been intense for centuries. There are equally genuine and loyal Christians on both sides of the subject, each with various reasons why or why not Christmas should be celebrated or illustrated in Christian homes. But what does the Bible say? Does the Bible give clear direction as to whether Christmas is a holiday to be distinguished by Christians?

This morning I present to you Part 1 of 2 of my video podcast “Jesus Is The Reason For The Season – Or Is He?”

November 16, 2018
“Hardship – Just Passing Through”

2 Timothy 2:3 (AMP)
“Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”

You know, there are going to be times when inflexibility is unavoidable. You need to know that. It’s true that we’ve been redeemed (converted) from the curse, and there’s nothing Satan can do to reverse that, but believe me, he’s going to challenge you on it.

So, don’t be astonished when things get rough, when people get upset when you won’t bow down to them or won’t bend for them anymore. There will be times when you must stand strictly – firmly by faith, when you’ll have to speak and act as though what God says is true even when you can’t feel it or see it happening around you.

There’ll be times when everything looks terrible. That’s when you must endure hardship as a good soldier as you pass through.

There are so many people that hear the word of faith about healing or prosperity and they think, Hey!!! I’m going to try that. Then when the hard times come, they give up and cave in.

Let me warn you right now, living by faith isn’t something you try. It’s a lifestyle. You do it when it’s hard. You do it when it’s easy. You do it all the time because you’re not doing it just to get in on the benefits. You’re doing it because you know that faith pleases God.

Beloved, things may get a little rough at times, but I assure you, you’ll always come out on top if you endure hardship as a good soldier. If you refuse to get weak and lose focus, you’ll have the victory.

The only defeated Christian is the one who quits!!!

Let Us Pray:

Dear Heavenly Father, Lord through Your Spirit I come asking You to help us to live in Your patient love. Open our eyes to see Your goodness and truth surrounding us, even in this troubled world. We look to You, Almighty God. Protect us in these difficult times. We look no further than You.

In Jesus’s Name I Pray,

Amen and Amen.

Have a blessed Sunday.

July 29, 2018
“A Confident Message”

Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Welcome to Wednesday’s CHOF Bible Fellowship Bible Study.

Our focal CHOF Bible Fellowship verse this morning comes from 1 Kings 17:1 (NLT)

Our focal verse reads this way:

(17) Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, “As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives—the God I serve—there will be no dew or rain during the next few years until I give the word!”

Beloved, we find King Ahab’s first thought after encountering the prophet Elijah may well have been: “WHAT!!! This dude got some kind of nerve!!! Just who does this dude think he is? Blasting onto the scene out of nowhere, Elijah challenged Israel’s evil king with a message that would soon disturb life throughout the whole region.

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July 25, 2018
“God Changes Conditions

Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Happy Monday to you all. I hope you had a marvelous Sunday.

You know Beloved, God takes His time developing us. You see, a small or slow beginning is just the introduction to a marvelous climax at the end!!! You’ll find that many of God’s work of genius were developed in small, slow incomprehensible conditions.Take for instance Moses. Moses was sent to the lost sheep of Israel. He was trained in leadership while shoveling sheep manure on the backside of the desert. Now granted his discipline was developed in the royal courts of Pharaoh’s house, but his disposition was shaped through failure and a desert kingdom with no one to lead but flies, gnats and sheep.

Beloved, who would have thought, looking at Moses’ church of goat deacons and gnats for choir members, that later he would lead the greatest movement in the history of the Old Testament theology?

So, Beloved, you or anyone else can’t tell what’s in you by looking at you. God is in the love, blessings and salvation business!!! God is establishing patience, character, and concentration in the school of “nothing seems to be happening.” Just because God promises to move in your life and anoints you to do a particular function doesn’t mean that your foundation will be immediately built, nor does it mean because you may have turned down ministry or slow to develop correct morals doesn’t mean God won’t create and develop a spiritual foundation that’s fit just for you. 😀

Have a blessed Monday and an awesome rest of your week.

July 23, 2018