There is some hatred against Christians in this world. However, Jesus expected this to happen, and when it does we should endure. God loves everyone including those that don’t love us and we should love one another. 1 John 3:13 says, “Do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.” Jesus says in Matthew 28:20 “…I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”. It’s great news that God is always with us. Jesus loves us and desires for us to have comfort in this life. We are promised eternal life through Jesus Christ which is a true gift and blessing. Amen

The Bible teaches that we should raise our children in Godly discipline. Then when the child is older He will have a foundation for growth in the Lord. “Proverb:22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” What does that mean? It means that if we strive to teach our children God’s ways they will remain in the Lord. A true disciple of God will not depart from God. It’s great to know that if we trust in the Lord and walk in His ways and teach others the same they will have that solid foundation. May we all trust in Jesus and walk with Him. Amen.

God loves us and is kind and faithful to us and the promise of salvation. ““I will never forsake you or abandon you.” (Hebrews 13:5 NAB)” God’s faithfulness is without any limits and His love is everlasting. God is a good God without sin and desires to lead us in the right direction in life. There is nothing we can’t overcome with God. Even when we are tempted we should lean into God. God will not allow us to be tempted too much and is able to help us. I am thankful for the everlasting love of God and the gift of salvation. Amen

Jesus will come back soon. The Lord made it clear in the Gospels that the time He comes back is a mystery. Revelation 3:11 says, “Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” What does that verse mean? It means that we should be patient and try to live the best life possible until He comes back. Of course living a good life is not what saves us, but out of our love for God and desire for Him to come back we should remain on the right course. Matthew 28:20 says, “…I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”. Praise God that Jesus is always with us to guide and strengthen us in the faith. Amen

Many often look to good works or saints as a way to either talk to God or get to Heaven. However, the Bible teaches that Jesus is the only way to salvation and forgiveness by God. When God forgives us He makes it where when we die we go to Heaven. Entering Heaven has nothing to do with works, confession or saints. “.“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men; the man Christ Jesus.” (I Timothy 2:5 KJV)”. The difference between mainstream Christianity and other cults or non-christian religions is that we are saved by faith alone and not by our own works. It’s great to know that God’s grace covers every sin we do and have done. Amen

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV. When we accept Jesus we are born again and have a new life in Christ, but what does that mean? It means that by faith we have the promise of eternal life and are a child of God. Our desires should change once we accept Jesus. The Bible talks about God giving us the desires of our hearts. The desires we have should be for good and things that help build the Kingdom of God. God’s grace covers all our sins and His love for us is everlasting. I am thankful for everything God gives, amen.

Jesus came and died on the cross 2,000 years ago. The good news is Jesus’ death was not the end. On Sunday morning His tomb was empty. Jesus had risen from the dead. “For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.” John 20:9 KJV. The people in Jesus’ time didn’t fully understand that the scriptures had taught that God would rise from the dead. When Jesus rose from the dead many people were shocked. There had been people claiming to be the Messiah in Jesus’ time but all once they died it was the end of their ministry. The uniqueness of Jesus’ was that He was seen alive by thousands of people just a few days after death on the cross. Jesus’ rising from the dead is proof that He was and is God. We should remain strong in faith Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”. Praise God for Jesus and the free gift of salvation. Amen

The Bible teaches us not to worry and to trust in God. While we can prepare for tomorrow, we don’t want to be overcome with concern about tomorrow. Jesus said in Matthew 6:26, “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”“ God helps provide for us. We are blessed to be so loved by God. Even when we struggle God’s Holy Spirit is there to comfort us. Praise God for His provision and love. Amen

God is just and yet still willing to forgive our sins. The blood of Jesus on the cross 2,000 years ago paid for our sins in full. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” “I will forgive their iniquity, I will remember their sin no more.” Jer 31:34b. Jesus’ desire for us is that we may know the true God and Himself. When Jesus was praying to God he said in John 17:3 “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”. Jesus teaches in the scripture that if we accept Him he is willing to forgive any and all our sins. Thank God for His abundant grace and mercy. Amen

We should trust 100% in the Lord who understands all things. We should not trust in our own wisdom or understanding and we learn this in Proverbs Chapter 5. “Proverb:3:5: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” “Proverb:3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” God loves us and His spirit will lead us as we trust in Him and follow His voice. Jesus uses the metaphor of His followers being sheep that are led by Him. John 10:27 says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” As we follow the Lord we can know that His grace and forgiveness is given to us through faith in Him and His word. Amen.