I want to reason further with you on; James 1:22-25. PRACTICE THE WORD. V22;  But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. It is not enough to hear the Word; we must do it. It is not the hearing but the doing that brings the blessing. Too many of us mark our book of the Lord, but our book of the Lord never mark us! EXAMINATION. V23; For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. V24; For he beholdeth himself, goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. This is the main purpose for owning a mirror (the Word of God),  to be able to see yourself and make yourself look as clean and neat as possible. The glass/mirror of God's Word, allow us to see ourselves as we really are. Quit glancing at yourself. And study yourselves as you read the Word. Listen, it is the difference between a candid photo of you and an X-ray of you. Now, days we have the tendency to make fun of, and make comments, it don't take all of that. When we see someone really striving to walk in true holiness. What you call it? Taking it to the extremes, but perhaps we could use some of that conviction. Isaiah responded to the true knowledge of his heart, "Woe is me! for I am undone" (Isaiah 6:5)! Peter cried, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord" (Luke 5:8)! Job in his time the most righteous man, yet he confessed, "I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes" (Job 42:6). So, don't even think, you don't need to look again. James 1:25; But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. If we use the Lord's mirror/glass profitably, then we must gaze into it carefully and with serious intent. No quick glance will do. This requires time, attention, and sincere devotion. Five minutes with God each day, will never accomplish a deep spiritual examination. Apostle
 

WHERE IS YOUR MANNERS? Something we all need to think on. 1 Corinthians 13:11; When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. James 1:21; Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted WORD, which is able to save your souls. What about the walk? Ephesians 5:15; See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, V16; Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. That means; James 1:22; But be ye DOERS of the word, and not HEARERS only, deceiving your own selves. V23; For if any be a HEARER of the word, and not a DOER, he is like a man beholding his natural face in a glass. Why, come to church and hear the word, say you are a christian or a brother and sister in the Lord. Oh, yes; Titus 1:10; For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision.  But; James 1:24; For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what MANNER of man he was. You can say you'll in the Lord, and at the same time be done lost your MANNERS. Galatians 3:3; Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? I say take another look, in that glass.  Apostle

Genesis 8:22; While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. If you stay; Psalm 1:3; And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. ATTENTION! "SEEDTIME AND HARVEST" SHALL NOT CEASE. "AND WHATSOEVER HE DOETH SHALL PROSPER". But the seed that has been planted must grow. John 8:31; If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. 1 Samuel 3:19; And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. See it's possible to grow, but not on your own;  Mark 10:27; With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. (SEEDTIME) 1 Corinthians 3:6; I have planted, Apollos watered; (HARVEST) but God gave the increase. Extended Stay, should be your Residence Inn the Lord. Now, that's your "SEEDTIME AND HARVEST". Apostle
 

HALLELUJAH! "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". Romans 10:2; For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. v3; For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". Acts 17:11; These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and search the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". John 5:39; Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". 2 Timothy 3:1; This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. v2; For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy. (Read verse 3&4.) "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". V5; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: FROM SUCH TURN AWAY. "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". James 4:8; Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". Galatians 4:9; But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". 2 Corinthians 6:17; Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. "OLD DIRECTION FOR NEW TIMES". Jude 1:3; It was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. "OLD DIRECTIONS FOR NEW TIMES". Apostle
 

WHAT IS GOOD ENOUGH? Matthew 5:48; Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. When we were in school, and the teacher gave a test. But when no one made an A. They would do, what they call curving the grade. In other words lower the passing grade, where more people could pass. I want you to know, the Lord don't grade on the curve. Meaning all men's commentaries, religious institutions, and another gospel, Ah uh. WHAT IS GOOD ENOUGH? We believe he can save us; Romans 10:9; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. But, we don't believe he can keep us; John 8:36; If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Oh, perfection is not just for the some mention in, Ephesians 4:11. Mark 13:37; And what I say unto you I say unto all. WHAT IS GOOD ENOUGH?  Then, Jesus said this; John 12:49; For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. So, if he spoke to his Son to be perfect, why would it be any different for us. I must remind you, the Lord don't negotiate; Quit trying to just get by in the Lord. Matthew 4:4; It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Now, that's what good enough, it is PERFECT. So quit taking the seriousness out of the church, (church being you) in order for you to live a casual life. He's saying unto all; Ephesians 5:27; That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Apostle
 

THE LORD IS NOT SEEKING CHURCH FOLK; BUT A CHURCH, WHICH HE CAN BUILD ON! Matthew 16:18; And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Church folks, hell is prevailing against you.) Upon This Rock; Psalm 1:3; And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. A Tree Planted; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Labour Is Not In Vain; Psalm 127:1; Except the Lord build the house they labour in vain that build it. Except The Lord Build; Romans 12:1; I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. v2; And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Questions? Are you that rock? Are you like the tree that's planted? What about your labour, is it not in vain? Now is the Lord really building the house? Important, have you presented your body? Something else, you should know; Church folks, wither away! Apostle
 

I WAS SET UP FOR THIS. Because I was set up for this; I've got to work out of this. Philippians 2:12; Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Whatever way it is, look at it this way. I WAS SET UP FOR THIS. Now, the question is how do you work out of this?  The word states; 2 Timothy 2:12; If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us. Another question is this, how do you work out of the suffering that you are in? Not that the suffering stops, but how do you work out of it. You first have to acknowledge it. Proverbs 3:6; In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. David, was hated. How, did he work out the hate; 1 Samuel 30:8; And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. I WAS SET UP FOR THIS. In the Lord, you have to learn to be content, with what you have been set up in. 1 Timothy 6:6; But godliness with contentment is great gain. I WAS SET UP FOR THIS. Now work out of your set up. So, you can; John 8:32; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. v36; If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. I WAS SET UP FOR THIS. Don't read over this, mediate on this. Apostle
 

RELATIONSHIP! I AINT, I'M JUST DESPERATE! Philippians 2:12; Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, (work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.) Joseph; Genesis 39:7; And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, lie with me. V9; There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? I AINT SCARED JUST DESPERATE! v12; And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out. Peter; Acts 5:29; Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. V33; When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. I AINT CRAZY JUST DESPERATE! v34; Then stood there up one in the council; and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space. V38; Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: v39; But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. The irony of my I AINT is I'm DESPERATE TO BE; Luke 12:42; Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? v43; Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall fine so doing. DESPERATE TO DO RIGHT! Apostle
 

DON'T TAKE IT! 1 Corinthians 6:12; All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. You don't have to take sickness, indebtedness, sin and a host of others, as a conveniency. DON'T TAKE IT! Romans 1:28; And even as they did not like to (retain) God in their (knowledge), God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do things which are not convenient. That's when you start taking, and being over taken. DON'T TAKE IT! John 8:36; If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. You shouldn't be under the power of any, in your deeds. DON'T TAKE IT!. You say, easily said, than done! Let me tell you, it's easy, regardless what it is. Just don't stop with your walk in the Lord. 1 Kings 13, prophet stop to rest, old prophet caught up with him, then he was taken by what he said. DON'T TAKE IT! Galatians 6:9; And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. You don't need rest, naturally with your walk in the Lord. Your freedom is in Jesus Christ. DON'T TAKE IT! Galatians 5:1; Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Bound Hostage) DON'T TAKE IT! Apostle
 

INVESTIGATE! Luke 21:34; And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting - (over-indulgence), drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. INVESTIGATE! v35; For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. INVESTIGATE! v36; Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the son of man. INVESTIGATE! Longevity in the Lord, is a virtue. Your longevity can't last, if for whatever reason you decide to defer, any day. INVESTIGATE! John 8:31; If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. See, you can choose like some; Romans 14:5; One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. INVESTIGATE! I like what Revelation 3:15; says; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. v16; So then because thou art lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. See, some start cold in the Lord, longevity allows them to build. Some start hot in the Lord, longevity allows them to sustain, maintain and gain. But lukewarm in the Lord; I can be in the Lord, but, I also can be out on occasions. INVESTIGATE! Reminder; James 1:14; But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. INVESTIGATE! v15; Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. INVESTIGATE! v16; Do not err, my beloved brethren. Good example, read 1 Kings 13. (Teaching.) Apostle
 

Ahh! THAT JESUS!  Philippians 3:10; That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; v11; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. THAT JESUS! Believe me; Matthew 6:7; But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. v8; Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. THAT JESUS! John 8:32; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. THAT JESUS! Know him to an extent, where you will come to him. Matthew 11:28; Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. THAT JESUS! Seriously, if you know. v29; Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Ahh! THAT JESUS! v30; For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. THAT JESUS! An when you come, ye shall see; John 4:29; Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? THAT JESUS! My God! John 20:28; And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and My God. THAT JESUS! Do you know him as God? Matthew 19:26; With men this is impossible: but with God all things are possible. THAT JESUS! As My Lord? Romans 10:13; For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. THAT JESUS! As My God? Philippians 4:19; But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. THAT JESUS! Do you know him as, My Lord, My God and the Christ? THAT JESUS!  Philippians 4:13; I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. THAT JESUS! (Some help, read Matthew 8:25-27.) Apostle
 

SALVATION! Romans 5:10; For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Don't you realize what we've been given? SALVATION! John 3:16; 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. SALVATION! Receive it! Ephesians 6:17; And take the helmet of salvation. SALVATION! Live it! Philippians 2:12; Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. SALVATION! Then call! Romans 10:13; For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. SALVATION! Sick! Mark 2:17; They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Finally, SALVATION is in reach! Romans 10:8; But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach. Apostle
 

EXCELLENCY OF THE KNOWLEDGE! Prayer Along Want Work. Let me put you in remembrance of the word. Ecclesiastes 4:9; Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. Prayer Along Want Work. Especially, if it's missing a good reward for the labour. Prayer Along Want Work. You're not trying to impress yourself or others. Matthew 6:7; But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Prayer Along Want Work. John 11:21; Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Now, that's Pray that you have to see, Alone Want Work. But, Prayer With Somebody Works. Mark 11:22; And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. That Somebody Faith. V23; For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. That Somebody Believe. But Prayer With Somebody Works. Matthew 21:22; And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Don't Pray A Prayer Alone, that's with men. But, instead, Pray A Prayer With Somebody; Matthew 19:26; With men this is impossible; But With God all things are possible. Keep at it to you get it right. You'll See! Apostle
 

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE! (TO BE.) John 14:12; Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my father. (Pay attention to that word on, in this particular verse; meaning; touching and being supported by the top surface of (something). (OR NOT TO BE.) Luke 14:27;  Whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. (TO BE.) Matthew 13:24; Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field. John 8:36; If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (OR NOT TO BE.) Matthew 13:25; But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. I Thessalonians 5:7; For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. (TO BE OR NOT TO BE.) Matthew 13:30; Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. (REVELATION.) Be careful how you be the church! (TO BE.) 2 Corinthians 5:17; Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (OR NOT TO BE.) Galatians 4:9; But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? (TO BE OR NOT TO BE.) Apostle

DON'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED: I mean, when you're in a bind, when in debt, when afflicted with a sickness, and when being persecuted. 2 Timothy 2:3; Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. DON'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED. (Even in your hardness, you want to stay in the Lord's will.) Proverbs 16:7; When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. When darkness fell upon Abram; the Lord let him know that his seed would be in a strange land, and serving, and being afflicted by them; Genesis 15:13. (We ourselves come into this position, at times.) DON'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED. v14; And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance. (Even coming out of a strait, you should be, thanking the Lord of an expected end. Pay attention now; GREAT SUBSTANCE.) DON'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED. (Now, observe the word, as he bring them out.) Exodus 2:20; And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the thereof: and after that he will let you go. ( David is a witness.) Psalm 23:5; Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. DON'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED. Exodus 3:21; And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall NOT GO EMPTY. ( When you come out you shall have more favour, and great substance, which you didn't have, when you went in.) DON'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED. (Teaching.) Apostle
 

WHY LEAN; Proverbs 3:5; Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Ecclesiastes 4:9; Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Proverbs 3:6; In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; (Bring on another.) Numbers 14:24; My servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Matthew 19:26; With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; John 12:32; And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Genesis 5:24; And Enoch walked with God: and he was not: for God took him. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Daniel 3:23; And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. v25; He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Philippians 4:13; I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER; Romans 8:37; Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. WHY LEAN, WHEN TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE? Apostle
 

Haggai 1:4; Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste? v5; Now therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways. v9; Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the Lord of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house. NOW, THAT'S A WASTE. Mark 14:4; And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? v6; And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. v7; For ye have the poor with you always, and whenever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. LETS GET WASTED! Luke 10:39; And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. Jesus saith; v42; But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. LETS GET WASTED! ROMANS 13:11; And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. LETS GET WASTED! Believe it; the Lord cares more about what you do with him; than what you do for him. LETS GET WASTED! John 8:31; If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. LETS GET WASTED! 2 Timothy 2:12; If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. LETS GET WASTED! (TEACHING) Apostle

OLD MINDS CAN'T HOLD NEW BLESSINGS! Let me start by saying, Jesus's birth, life and resurrection; was a preview of coming attractions. Jesus saith; Matthew 16:18; And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Now, I want you to notice here; he didn't give a size to the building. A natural church building has particular size, and normally a traditional way. An basically that's the way it will stay. You can read it yourself about tradition; Matthew 15:4-5; v6; Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. OLD MINDS CAN'T HOLD NEW BLESSINGS! Now, check this out; Philippians 2:5; Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Now to have that mind; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (I hope you are understanding this; Lord have mercy.) OLD MINDS CAN'T HOLD NEW BLESSINGS! Mark 2:18; Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? v19; Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. v20; But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. OLD MINDS CAN'T HOLD NEW BLESSINGS? v21; No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. v22; And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine (new blessings) must be put into new bottles. 2 Corinthians 3:14; But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. OLD MINDS CAN'T HOLD NEW BLESSINGS! (TEACHING) Apostle
 

HE'S WORTH A TRY!  James 5:17; Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. v18; And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. REALLY, HE'S WORTH A TRY!  Matthew 21:22; And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. WHY? Psalm 62:8; Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. WHY? HE'S BIGGER THAN YOUR PROBLEM. Jeremiah 32:17; Ah Lord God behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee. v27; Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? HE'S WORTH A TRY! The real key to the Lord answering any of our prayers, is this; Ephesians 3:20; Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. (Power of your faith.) And, then whatever your situation, circumstance is, pray that his will be done. Jesus gave us that; Matthew 6:10; Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. HE'S WORTH A TRY! And when you pray in that name, Jesus - Victory; 1Corinthians 15:57; But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. HE'S WORTH A TRY! Apostle

RECEIVE IT, BELIEVE IT, KNOW IT, BE IT! 2 Corinthians 10:5; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Apostle where are you going with this? You have to know; not how the Lord is going to do a thing. But, instead, know he can do it. John 8:32; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. I want you to see something with me. There is a fighter, in the natural name "see". And, the only way you can oppose him, you have to take on the supernatural name, "know". Fighter "see" is always with you. So, to oppose and challenge, and defeat him, you must become the "know" challenger. Romans 12:2; And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. You ask what's that? Jeremiah 29:11; For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Ex; "See", is the high thing that want's to exalteth itself against the knowledge; Financial Bankruptcy, not what the Lord want's you to expect at end. But, you must challenge it as "know", and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. "Know", Luke 6:38; Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Quit letting "see" beat you round after round. And get in the ring, and challenge as "know". Hebrews 10:23; Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;). RECEIVE IT, BELIEVE IT, KNOW IT, BE IT. Bless you! Apostle
 

DON'T SETTLE. What you mean? To stop moving and stay in one place. Some of us have passive faith; (inactive.) Thomas; John 20:29; Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Now, I myself have radical faith; (favoring change, movement.) Peter's response to Jesus; Luke 5:5; And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Let me remind you, in actuality, Jesus taught radical faith; a faith that moved. He even said; Matthew 10:38; And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. DON'T SETTLE. Yes, that flow of milk and honey is in the next life. But, DON'T SETTLE. Jesus telling his disciples how to pray; Matthew 6:10; Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. That flow of milk and honey can be down here also. DON'T SETTLE. Jesus saith this; John 10:10; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. DON'T SETTLE. Bind-up that lazy and slothful spirit and move. Matthew 11:12; And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, AND THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE. DON'T SETTLE. Apostle
 

GOOD NEWS. Damascus; 1 Corinthians 1:27; But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. Acts 9th chapter; You know the story concerning Saul, that desired to bind up the disciples. His change didn't come totally, by him humbling himself to the Lord. But, mostly taking heed to what he heard. Mark 4:24; Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you; and unto you that hear shall more be given. When we have somehow gotten in an Damascus way. The word saith; Acts 9:3; And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven. You know that light; Psalm 119:105; Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Whatever journey you've took on your own, and things start to not feeling right. Flesh begin to become weak, and spirit start to be willing. v4; And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him. (See, all falls are not failures.) But, instead a humility ploy in the eyes of God. v19; And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Hebrews 5:14; But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. There comes a time in your Damascus way; that the Lord will attempt to bring you of age. If you only take heed, to what you hear. The word. Apostle

Today, I want to share some good wisdomly advise. We all want to be with the Lord today, agree? Well, quit acting differently, from what you, supposely got on. And if you will, I'm going to be very simple, not using many scriptures. And straight to the point. The Lord reminded me of something through Paul. Romans 13:14; But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Now, you know what you're suppose to have on. But, then he said; listen to James, and follow what he says. He's going to elaborate further on; Quit Acting Differently, From What You Got On. James says, you look obedient today; James 1:22; But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. v23; For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: v24; For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. I remind you, don't forget what you got on. v25; But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Every chance you get today, take a look at yourself. Not to allow your urges, to get in the way of your destiny. Cause you are destine to be bless, this day. Say it; I Refuse To Act Differently, From What I Got On! Lord bless you! Apostle

IDENTITY THEFT; Taking on an identity, that you aren't manning up to. IDENTITY THEFT. Taking on an identity you haven't earn. 1 Corinthians 3:4; For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? v5; Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? v6; I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. IDENTITY THEFT; You say, I'm a Christian; Barnabas and Saul; Acts 11:26; And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (When you don't attend church like you should. But, yet call yourselves a Christian.) IDENTITY THEFT; Hebrews 10:25; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. IDENTITY THEFT; Romans 10:2; For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. v3; For they being ignorant of God's righteousness,  and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. This is what happens; Acts 19:15; And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? (Trying to walk in something you haven't earn.) Good religion, being saved on occasions; don't you know that's theft by deception. It's the word in; Colossians 1:10; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. That's not IDENTITY THEFT. Apostle
 

Knowledge. Acts 2:40; And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. (I DON'T.) Matthew 16:26; For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (I DON'T.) 1 Timothy 4:8; For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. (I DON'T.) Romans 10:2; For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. v3; For they being ignorant of God's righteous, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteous of God. (I DON'T WON'T.) This makes good sense. Galatians 4:8; Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. v9; But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? (I DON'T WON'T ALL OF MY LABOUR.) Matthew 7:22; Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? v23; And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (I DON'T WON'T ALL OF MY LABOUR, TO BE IN VAIN.) 1 Corinthians 15:58; Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Apostle
 

ATTENTION! YOU ARE STUDYING THE WORD, BUT, ARE YOU ALLOWING THE WORD TO STEADY YOU? STEADY!!!!! 2 Timothy 2:15; Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. STEADY!!!! Philippians 3:15; Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. STEADY!!! 2 Corinthians 3:4; And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: v5; Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God. STEADY!!! Ex: Fleshy minds like to double back; James 1:8; A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. STEADY!!! Proverbs 11:1; A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. STEADY!!!! Another example Paul speaking; Acts 27:22; And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. (If you study the word of God, believing and receiving it. Really no loss of life, in anything when it comes to you. But, if you stay conform to the ship (world).) Well you know what happens. v25; Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. STUDY TO BE STEADY!!! Apostle

I want to share a story, title RELEASE. The writer, starts off by saying. Proverbs 3:5; Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. v6; In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. He goes on to talk about; Isaiah 55:8; For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. He pictures it in the book, Ruth, (RELEASE a life.) Naomi said, to Ruth; Ruth 1:15; And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. (In this story, the writer gives a choice, other than RELEASE.) v16; And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. The writer speaks of a daily RELEASE; Luke 9:23; And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. And finally, a co-writer of the story, speaks of RELEASE THIS WAY. Philippians 3:8; Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. (He explains, it's not a choice of what you want to RELEASE. But, what you have to RELEASE, and that what you RELEASE, be finish with it.) I highly recommend, you seek out this story and read. It's in the book of the Lord, Isaiah 34:16.  Apostle
 

Often we say "I'm tired". But, let me say this, it's really not a bad thing. That is, if you don't mess around and get it in your heart. See, to be tired, but in the will of God. Means soon or later, you're going to be untied. 1 Peter 5:6; Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. That humbling is a sign of you being in God's will. Samson; Judges 15:13; And they spake unto him, saying, No; but we will bind thee fast, and deliver thee into their hand: but surely we will not kill thee. And they bound him with two new cord, and brought him up from the rock. (Watch this now.) v14; And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.  You must start realizing, that when you start getting tired. You're really at the end of a thing. Your hands are about to be untied. Galatians 6:9; And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faith not. Apostle
 

DON'T HIDE THE GIFT; LIVE IT! Proverbs 18:16; A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Let's talk about that gift of being saved. Ephesians 2:8; For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. DON'T HIDE THE GIFT; LIVE IT! Matthew 5:16; Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. DON'T HIDE THE GIFT; LIVE IT! Ephesians 3:7; Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. (Look at that favour and power in that gift, of being saved.) Ephesians 3:20; Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Consider, Joseph, it wasn't just the gift to interpret dreams, but it was the continual serving of his God, that brought him greatness, Genesis 37. Paul didn't hide the gift; he live it. Philippians 1:21; For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. (GIFTED ON OCCASIONS.) 2 Corinthians 4:3; But if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost. (NOT HIDING THE GIFT, BUT, LIVING IT.) Romans 1:16; For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. (After reading v17, you will realize; your gift has to be available at all times.) DON'T HIDE THE GIFT; LIVE IT! Apostle
 

Today's scripture, if I will. I would like to use myself. Know this; Galatians 6:3; For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. And I'm not going to think of myself, in that wise. But, I will think this wise; 1 Corinthians 15:10; But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. My boasting today is like this; 2 Corinthians 10:13; But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. ( I want you to hear me now, it's a blessing to be SAVED!) But, speaking for myself, I'M SO GLAD THAT I AM SAVED!  David said; Psalm 122:1; I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. (He refers to that natural place of worship.) I'M SO GLAD TO BE SAVED! That house is also in me, Paul said; 1 Corinthians 6:19; What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? I'M SO GLAD TO BE SAVED! Paul stated; 1 Corinthians 12:31; But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. That's why I can, as David brought to my knowledge; Psalm 100:1; Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. (That noise being a life.) v2; Serve the Lord with gladness. I'M SO GLAD TO BE SAVED. Apostle
 

1 Corinthians 8:5; For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) v6; But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Bare with me for a moment. There is a WORD, waiting to be called into place, on your behalf. If you can convince your God, he is the only one. Convince by; Matthew 6:33; But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Convince by; Proverbs 3:5; Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. v6; In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. When he is convinced; Psalm 27:1; The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 23:1; The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. And now that he is convinced; Psalm 91:2; I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Paul had well convinced the Lord; Philippians 4:19; But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (What moved God was, he knew, Paul had no other gods.) Apostle