The Holiday Part II

This year, on the night of December 24th of this year, my family and I conducted what my wife has begun calling, “The Wiseman Dinner.” Although this is something that we have done in the past, this is the first year I actually asked my wife if this was something she, perhaps participated in, or learned as a child, or did she simply make it up. In response to my question, my wife stated that it was she herself began as a way to ensure that the birth of Christ Jesus remained the focus of our Christmas celebration each and every year.

The premise of this event, is the arrival of the Wisemen, also known as the Magi, in the second chapter of the Gospel of St. Matthew, as they followed the Christmas Star from the east, as it led them to the place where Jesus was found. 

“Where is He that was born King of the Jews?, for we have seen His star in the last east, and are come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:2

This is the message that was given to Herod the king and ruler of Judea; therefore, because of his pride and jealousy, Herod sought to have the child who would be king, murdered in cold blood. After gathering a large number of scribes and priest, in order to find the place that the child Messiah would be born, Herod sent for these Magi, and instructed them that once they had found the King, they were to provide him, Herod, with the information, so that he too, could offer worship and praise unto the King. The Wisemen proceeded with great joy, following the Christmas Star into Bethlehem, and as they found the child, Jesus, they had been alerted by the Holy Spirit, not to return unto Herod; thusly, they departed a different way as to avoid Herod and his men. 

Before departing the City of David, Bethlehem, the Magi worshipped the child King, after following the Holy Star to the home of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus our Lord. After worshipping the child King, the Wisemen presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh unto the royal family, allowing them to escape to Egypt as Herod had all children, aged two and younger, killed, in order that there would be no one alive, to challenge his rule, and so, back to the practice of our “Wiseman Dinner.'

During our Wiseman Dinner, we share in a simple hand eaten meal of crackers, different cheeses, and various other fruits, vegetables and even hummus. Along with these, aforementioned items, we also enjoyed chocolate candies, wrapped in golden foil. All of this was; rather, all of this is done, as a representation of the gifts presented to the child King, as He with his family departed their homeland, to the safety of Egypt. 

As we share in this meal, we pray and read through the Biblical story of the birth of Christ found in the Books of Matthew and Luke: this in itself, is just a part of the Greatest Story ever told. From the beginning of the story in Genesis, to the silence following Malachi, and from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the Story of the Christ is the story of Hope and Redemption, culminating with the death, burial, and resurrection found in the end of the Gospels and heading into the book of Acts where the Promise made in Acts chapter one is fulfilled in Acts chapter two.

“But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be any witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the world.” Acts 1:8

And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a Rushing Mighty Wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4

From the book of Acts, through the end of the book, the book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, we not only witness the fulfillment of many of the Prophecies of the Old Testament, or Torah, as well as many more Promises from Christ Jesus Himself. 

As I bring this “Holiday Season Part II” to a close, my wish for you is that in this upcoming new year, you would be greatly Blessed. I pray that for  you, this would be the Beginning of the Best of the Rest of your lives, and that perhaps, next year during the Holiday Season, you and your family, might take an evening, or even just an hour or two, to share with one another, the story of the Birth of Jesus Christ, and the true reason of the Holiday Season...

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The Holiday Season

For most, the Holy-Day season begins around October 31, All 

Hallows Eve, also known as Halloween. From that point forward, we as a collective society, move from a day of celebration focused on death, demons, and the devil himself, to a season of thanksgiving, thankfulness, culminating in a celebration of the birth of the One in whom all thanks should be given. Halloween, All Hallows’ Eve, the night of the witches, and the evening before All Saints’ Day has been celebrated for many years here in the United States; however, its origins go back several millennia. Originally, this was a day set apart as an acknowledgment of the end of harvest season known as Samhain, pronounced as “sow-win.” Samhain was a Celtic festival in which the veil between the dead and the living was believed to be very thin, allowing individuals and families to communicate with their loved ones, ancestors and all who have gone before them

November, the month of Thanksgiving., a time for us to cherish

those around us, our friends, our families, and our loved ones all while giving thanks for them, and the Blessings of God above. Furthermore, on November 11, we observe Armistice Day, a world holiday celebrating the end of World War II, while here in America, it’s Veterans Day, a day in which we honor all those who served in the armed forces of the United States, as well as the end of WWII. The fourth Thursday of November, each and every year, is observed as Thanksgiving Day, a day in which we celebrate the harvest, the blessings of God, and the love of family, just to name a few. The Thanksgiving Day Holiday originally began way back in the year 1621 in Plymouth colony as a celebration of the stellar harvest, and the kindness of the Native Americans who helped the early settlers survive the harsh winter of 1620.

The original Thanksgiving day was celebrated sometime between September and November of 1621 as mentioned above; however, unlike today, the original Thanksgiving was a multi-day celebration in which there citizens of Plymouth, and the Native Americans from the Patuxnet and Wampanoag tribes, native to what is now Massachusetts, USA, came together and played games, hunted and consumed wild turkey, deer, fish, and of course corn, wheat, and a plethora of other staples from their bumper crop. In 1863, after a declaration by President Abraham Lincoln, Thanksgiving was made a national holiday after a long hiatus, becoming the holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November about one hundred years later. Although Thanksgiving is traditionally known as an American holiday, it has become a day celebrated around the world, a day set aside to break bread with, and to share a meal with family and loved ones while showing appreciation for all the gifts from above, and the blessings of our Mighty God.

Speaking of gifts, it is now time to talk about the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Christmas; however, for those of the Jewish faith, this time of year means it’s time to observe the lighting of the candles, Hanukkah. For me, this is the best time of the year, a season of hope, love, family, and of giving. As a preacher’s kid, a twin, and the fifth child of seven children, my views of Christmas has always been first, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, secondly, it is a season of family and friends, as in my home growing up, blood wasn’t really much of a prerequisite for family. As far back as I can remember, my mom had moved anyone in need of help, into our home, once as a teenager, my mom picked up two homeless twin sisters, and moved them into my room: meaning that for several months, I had to live on the couch in the living room, which was not too big a deal, as the television was larger, and so watching football was awesome. Today, these two young ladies still call me brother, and are considered part of our family to this day. Looking back even further, I have childhood memories of opening gifts with my siblings as my parents looked on with heartfelt happiness and joy. On one occasion, and this is a story I shared recently while preaching at the church of a friend, I recall asking my parents for a bicycle, forget the fact that I did not know how to ride one, but I wanted one badly, myself and all of my five brothers as well. 

As the story goes, my twin brother and I asked my parents for a bike on our birthday that year, I believe we were somewhere between eight and nine years old; however, my parents said that they could not do it that year, as sorry as they were. Of course, as the year went on, my other brothers requested bikes for themselves as well, and unfortunately, we all received the same reply, “we just can’t do it this year,” and so we just moved on. And so, finally Christmas is here, our hope is high, and as Christmas approached, we searched everywhere, the backyard shed, the garage, the attic, and every single closet in the home, big or small, whether a bike could logically fit into that room or not, and yet we found nothing. So now comes Christmas morning, we all jump up as early as we could, running into the living room, and there our parents were patiently waiting, coffee in hand, slippers on their feet, and smiles on their faces. Each year, my parents would leave only a few gifts under the tree in the days leading up to Christmas morning, waiting until after the kids had all fallen asleep, to then load up the tree from right to left, left to right, up to down, and all around. This Christmas morning was no different, and as we all rushed in, five boys and two girls, we began ripping open boxes, finding toys, clothes, shoes, socks, and even candy; however, there were not a bike to be witnessed anywhere.

And so, we showed our appreciation with hugs and kisses, tears of joy, and Christmas cards formed out of printer paper, tissue, glue, and of course, construction paper, you can’t have a home made card without colored construction paper. After a while, my mom instructed us boys to grab up all of the trash, boxes, G.I.Joe packages, place them in a bag, and take them outside to the garbage cans. Reluctantly, we did as we told, placing our new favorite toys down for just long enough, to pick up the trash, and to do as we were told. After picking up the trash and stuffing it all into two black thirty gallon plastic garbage bags before walking them outside to the back of the house where the trash cans were stored, and there, right before our eyes, five sparkling new bicycles, with all the late 70’s to early 80’s styling you can imagine, complete with an orange flag, way too many reflectors, and stringers hanging from the speckled handles at the end of the handlebars. 

My brothers and I were so excited, we quickly grabbed those

brand new bicycles and began crashing into trees, fences, trash cans, and even cars, we had such an awesome time, that we forgot all about the freshly opened gifts spread all over the house. Because we were all so excited about the bikes, we stayed outside for hours; honestly, at that point, before receiving that much desired Christmas bike, I did not even know how to ride a bike, but that did not matter, I happy to fall down, time and time again. Inside and spread across the living room floor, every single Luke Skywalker, G.I.Joe, You Darth Vader, and storm trooper, even He-Man  himself was left alone, like Woody and his pals in Toy Story. On that Holy-Day morning, we were so excited, and seeing the smile on our faces placed an even bigger smile on the faces of our parents. 

Looking back upon that day, and after witnessing the pride, joy, and smiles on the faces of my mom, dad; as well as my sisters and brothers, I can only imagine just how God must feel as He looks down from heaven upon you and I, His children, His creation, and the apple of His eye. You and I, with all of our imperfections, God continues to love us all, each and every single one of us, even as we attempt to live according to His wishes, and inevitably fall short. And it is because of this, the reason for the season that we celebrate, the love of Christ

Jesus the Messiah, the One who gave it all for you and I. As I had written in the paragraph above, the word "holiday," is simply the conjunction of the words, Holy, and Day, and so, when someone declares to you, "Happy Holidays," they are really declaring to you, "Happy Holy Days." And so, whether an individual who speaks these words realizes it or not, when they declare, "Merry Christmas," or "Happy Holidays," they are truly sharing with you, the same joyful gesture, and have; unbeknownst to them, acknowledged what we already know, that without God, every other day is just that, a day in which not knowing God, is not living, it is simply breathing to death.

Matthew 7:7,9,11

Ask, and it shall be given, seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened...what man is there of you, who if his son ask for bread, will give him a stone? ...if then, mankind being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give good things to those that ask of Him?

Jesus Christ Himself, is the best gift of all. For those of us who teach our children about God, we are giving to them, the Gift of all. And please, listen to me here when I say, or well,  when I write this to you. As the children of Adam and Eve, we are born flawed, we are born as sinners; therefore, even as we have learned of God as a child, we may not always live that life out as adults. But here is the the kicker, even when we are afar off from God, He still hears our prayers, and He responds to them. And so, with that said, please understand this, the above scriptures are true, if we ask of God, that which we need, He is Faithful and Just, to give to us, what we have asked for.

Many of you, may be where I was a few years ago, far from God, living in a life that was far from His will; however, when I needed Him, I recalled the lessons I learned as a child, that when I call upon the Lord, He hears from Heaven, and immediately moves to come to our aid, and so, I called upon the Name of Jesus, and He came to my rescue. This is the only reason that I believe I am alive today, because God moved, when I called upon Him, and if He did it for me, He will do it for you, if only you would believe.

And so, as you read this essay, consider giving God a chance, allow Him to become the gift in your life, that keeps on giving... P.S. I wish to share with you and yours, a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and the Best Holy-Day season of all... 

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Be Strong, and Fear Not...

  Be Strong, and Fear Not…

Joshua 1:9

…Be Strong and of a Good Courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is With Thee Whithersoever Thou Goest...

On this Beautiful Day that the Lord has made, it's my hope and desire that you may be encouraged to “#BeStrong, and to #FearNot,” knowing that the Lord our God is with each one of us each and every single day. The Word informs us that no matter the height, nor the depth, the length or the width, there is no where that we can go, to be separated from the presence of our Mighty God.

Listen, I'm just like you and everyone else, besides the fact that I have an "R-E-V" prefacing my name, there's no real difference between you, me, or anyone else. Now, in addition to the preceding statement, I would also like to add that when I say "I understand," I really mean it, honestly, I do. Living in this atmosphere, filled with stress, frustration, and pain, combined with all the wars, rumors of wars, and insanity abound, just keeping your head above the fray feels like a victory in itself, and in some ways, that is exactly what it is; however, true victory comes from above: but more on that topic, later.

Anyone like me, or am I the only one who feels like all I hear about is bills, bills, more bills, and did I mention bills? Now take that, and combine it with the rising cost of child care, food, fuel, medicine, and just about every other necessity and aspect of modern life. Now, whether in the North, South, East, or West, dealing with all of that nonsense, while also attempting to keep a positive attitude when it feels as though the walls are collapsing in on you, is one of the most emotionally difficult and frustratingly exhausting processes for our minds and souls to adapt to, especially when pushing to do so without the help of the Lord God Almighty. 

The planet that we call the Earth, and the place that is now home to 9-billion souls, was created by God before time began. The Earth was intended to be a place of beauty and perfection, and it was, that is before the Fall of man. The Garden of Eden, the place where man was to walk with God through the gorgeousness and perfection of God's creation in the coolness of the midst of the day; however, because of Adam's failure, we're now living in a world that is fraught with challenges, stress, pain and ultimately, death. Meanwhile, the news continues to share with us: wars, and rumors of wars, death, mayhem, political violence, and ever increasing instability; however, yet and still, we are to fear not, for our God is Mighty!

And so, with this simple reminder, "Our God is Mighty!," I would ask you to look back upon the many events of your life, past and present, as a child, teen, and adult, and remember. Remember the times when it seemed as though you were at the end of your rope, "But God," and recall the situations in which you thought to yourself, " this is impossible," and then it happened once again, "But God!" 

Consider if you will, those instances that seemed completely impossible, or that month's end, and you have yet to pay the previous month's rent, and now, two rent checks are due. What was it that you did that day? Well, if you are anything like me, all you could do was fall on your knees, cry out in groupings and emotional pain, not knowing that even then, your spirit was reaching out to heaven, and you did not even know it./ However, yet and still, "Our Father who art in Heaven," heard our prayers, and He reached down from above, and then: you received an unexpected check in the mail, a deposit in your account, or that loan request came through, and all the while, Christ whispers in your ear, "Fear Not, for I am with you, now and forever!"

Romans 8:26 

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

At this point, I would like to share with you something that I have learned a long, long, time ago, and that is this, God truly does care about every single aspect of our lives, the Big, the small, and the in Between. For me, I found that something as simple as, “Lord please let me get a parking spot close to the front, my back hurts, and my feet are sore,” a quick and simple prayer, a request from God that took less than 10 seconds to speak, and then BOOM, I would find a spot, right at the front of the store, and I would walk easily, and thankfully, into the front door.

Recall if you will, witnessing God answer the prayer of another: a church member, a friend, a family member, or even a neighbor, and what happened, they were elated and overjoyed! Why? Because God is Great! You know what I’m saying, I mean, if you think back, whether for yourself,

or for others, you were there, and you witnessed that miracle! Now you know, what the devil meant for evil became a test for the faithful, and then a testimony of Victory in Christ Jesus. In my life alone, I can attest to you that my doctors were left confused when what they thought was a serious illness, had been healed the Sunday before my follow up doctor’s appointment…

And finally, please know this, our God is Faithful, whatsoever you request from the Lord, our God is Faithful and Just to give it… #Truth #HaveFaithInGod

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Living in today's world, for many of us, can truly feel hopeless. Seemingly, or perhaps these words should read, "we are actually," pressured greatly on every side: left, right, top, and bottom. The heavy weight and pressure pressing down upon the shoulders of regular people like you and I, can be more than anyone can bear. Moving forward, from one day to to the next, one week to the next, and further throughout the year, and as each passing hour adds to the next, we can see and hear all around us, the wars, rumors of wars, riots and violence.If you are anything like me, the increasing amount of daily stress steadily pushes us ever closer to the breaking point. 

The worrisome and stress filled atmosphere in which we live, may sometimes cause some individuals to experience extreme frustration, fear, and an excessive amount of mental tensions and contentiousness. As we progress forward throughout 2025 and beyond, the feelings of  aggravation and wide ranging emotions that one often feels can result in deep depression, overwhelming stress, and and alarming rates of anxiety. Now, as we are all aware of, high levels of stress and anxiety, can lead to the activation of our "fight or flight" response, which in turn can lead to a build up of inflammation in our bodies, which is the root cause of many of todays most dangerous physical ailments, such as diabetes, fibromyalgia, and even Lupes.

Recently, I spoke to a young lady who felt as if the weight of the world, and just the events of her daily life, was pressing against her so hard, that she could not even breathe, it was literally causing her to hyperventilate even as we spoke and prayed. Speaking to a young man who had learned of God as a child, but stepped away as he had gotten older, stated that it was the culmination of his realization that God was calling him, along with the ever increasing level of wars and other world events, along with the rise in violence stateside that compelled him to walk into our church one Sunday morning.

Although we all face these feelings of insecurity and even fear at what is happening in the world around us, we should also know, that with God, all things are possible. With God, you and I can attain any and all goals, for our God is the owner of the cattle upon a thousand hills: for the earth is the Lord's, and all who dwell therein. In these trying times, it is normal for there to be some level of concern, and some level of fear; in fact, this is normal, and if someone informs you that they do not have at least a minute amount of concern, they are a liar, and the truth is not in them. According to Paul, in our weaknesses, God will become our strength, our fears shall be overcome. Listen up, as Believers, our lives are re not perfect, nor should we expect them to be; however, through our Faith in Him Christ Jesus, we know that God's Grace is sufficient, and because of this, we have is no need to despair. 

II Corinthians 12:9 And He said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the Power of Christ may rest upon me...

As I stand watching the events of the today's world, I am glad that I have a friend that sticks closer than a brother, a Comforter in times of distress, and a Strong Tower in whom I can find shelter. As stated above, just knowing that we, as the children of God, can have peace, even when the world around us resides in total chaos. Pressured and we strained on every corner, but finding the strength to carry on, even when others around us begin to falter. 

II Corinthians 4:8-9 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed...

(Jesus of Nazareth)

You see, voluntarily stepped out of eternity, He came to this earth that His hand created, to be born as a young child in a lowly manger: not even a full barn, just a simple area to provide partial protection, food, and water for the animals accompanying the many travelers along the way. Christ Jesus, the King of Glory, walked this earth, along the many paths that still exist to this day in an area that many refer to as the Holy Land. Jesus taught the masses, He preached to the lowest of the low, and He healed many whose homes were alleys, doorways, and just about anywhere that they could lay there heads. After Jesus completed the mission for which He to this earth, Jesus gave us the ultimate gift, He became a living sacrifice by giving His own Life on the cross. Christ Jesus paid the ultimate price, the cost for the sins of you and I, all of us were here that day, and we ourselves nailed Him to that cross, only after we beat Him with the cat of nine tails, ripping put His hair and shredding His garments.

He, the Messiah, Lord of Lords, and King of the heavens, gave His own life and by doing so, we have, those who put their faith in Him, have all overcome our flesh, and the "accuser of the brethren" purely by the Blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimony. You see, because we have been bathed in the precious Blood of the Lamb, we can rest assured that no amount of pressure, no level of stress, nor any attack of the enemy can overcome the children of our Mighty God.

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I John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in 

the world...

As we continue to move through the final months of 2025, and as we head towards 2026 and beyond, we must prepare ourselves to finish strong, and head into the next year on an upswing, knowing that the best years of your life lay ahead of us, and not behind us. But how? why? Because you and I both have overcome the enemy through Christ Jesus, because He Himself  has overcome him. And now, because we have not allowed ourselves to be destroyed, distracted, or disqualified by the enemy and his minions, every door shall be open unto you as God sees fit. Because you have been faithful over the little things, God knows that He can trust you over the larger things. You see, for you, this season shall be the season of the open door!, your best is yet to come, through Christ Jesus you have persevered and now the Blessings and the Overflow is coming your way.

I John 5:4-5 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

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The Invitation...

After my health incident in 2013, which was followed by a five month hospital stay, I developed a love for the Word of God like never before. I began to read the Word constantly, prayed often, several times a day in fact, and I shared the Gospel with anyone and everyone who would listen. As my prayer life grew, and as I studied the Word of God, my appetite for His Word, and my desire to share His Word, also grew. It was then that I began teaching Bible Studies using both FaceTime and Facebook Messenger to individuals and groups around the world, something that I enjoy doing, even to this day. I can still clearly recall the day I received the friend request on Facebook: it was literally an invitation to minister to one of God’s children, from the other side of the world. An eleven hour time distance separated us, but, the desire of this young man, to learn the Word of God, brought us together, and that was the beginning of something great.

Ten years later, we are still working together for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom. Over the last few years, we have worked together to accomplish many goals, we have

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established a ministry that feeds the hungry, helps educate the children and the poor, and ministers to the sick and shut in. Working together with the boots on the ground there in Asia, we have planted a church that, at the time of this writing, has Baptized over a thousand individuals, into the family of Believers in Jesus Christ, and it all began with one invitation. 

In order to be better prepared to serve God’s Kingdom, I both study His Word, and pray on a daily basis. But why? Well, it is important for us to communicate with the Lord regularly, not just for ourselves, but for those around us: we must always be ready and willing to convey God's message of Love, Grace, and Mercy to the lost and hurting, our next invitation could be right around the corner. 

II Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

While diving deeply into the Holy Scripture, it is imperative that we ask the Holy Ghost to be our guide. In this way, we can achieve a better understanding of the Bible, as well as a newer, and more relevant revelation so that we might be able to present to the world, the message of the Gospel. Preparation is key, and as Believers in Christ Jesus, we have to be able to  share the message of the Messiah in a manner that the lost and hurting souls can may more easily receive; therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we continue to pray, asking the Holy Ghost to be our Guide. We must ask God to open any doors that He would have us to enter, and to close those doors that He would not. Finally, we must ask that Christ Jesus Himself, would allow the Word to become alive within us, that His Light would shine like a city on a hill around us, so that our eyes could see those around us, just as He does. 

I Corinthians 2:12-14

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

The Holy Bible

Recently, someone said to me, that although they have read various verses or chapters of the Bible in the past, which were sometimes recommended to them by friends and family, and some of them they read more than once, they simply could not grasp or comprehend the true meaning of the scriptures being read. Although there can be many reasons for this, it is of my opinion that one of the main sources of this is confusion, is the lack of the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, called by Jesus, The Spirit of Truth, resides within us, guiding us, and giving us a better understanding of the Word of God, and what messages the writers are actually attempting to convey to us.

John 3:5-8

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind g where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit...

Here in John chapter three, Jesus is explaining to Nicodemus, a spiritual leader of the Jews, how that we must be born again of the Spirit if we are to be a part of the Kingdom of God. The same applies to us today, it can be very difficult for an individual to attain a higher level of understanding of the things of God if he or she does not have the Spirit residing within them. Without prayer and guidance, it becomes nearly impossible for us to truly understand what the Lord is speaking to us in His Holy Word. The fullness of who we are can only really come to light when we are both filled with, and lead by the Power of the Holy Ghost, for those of you who may not understand what this means, I will attempt to explain it a little better. 

In the back of our minds, there is a voice, a still and quiet voice, and if we listen carefully, that voice will guide us in making decisions in our lives, from the simplest of matters to the most serious life changing moments, but only if we listen carefully and discern God's voice from the imposter who only seeks to destroy us...

1 Kings 19:12-13

And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

So, does this mean that  I know it all? Of course not, but what I do know is this... The Lord Jesus Christ came to this earth wrapped in human flesh, and then allowed that flesh to be tattered and torn so that you and I could see what true truly is love is... 

John 15:12-13

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

After allowing Himself to be beaten beyond all recognition, Jesus Christ gave up His life so that the Comforter, which is the Spirit of Truth, would come, and live within us. The presence of the Holy Ghost, God Himself, taking up residence inside of the men and women, He created, what a beautiful thing, and all we must do, is to accept His invitation.

John 14:15-18

If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

The Power of the Holy Ghost, that is what Jesus is speaking of

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here in the above passages, and unless we have received the Holy Ghost, it is truly impossible for any of us, to enter the Kingdom of God. Knowing this, I come to you now, inviting you to experience the Power of the Living God, as on the Day of Pentecost, there will be a change within you, something you can really feel. Listen, I understand that for some of us, myself included, it can be very difficult for us to submit to an outside authority; however, I can also assure you, that once all control has been handed over to Christ Jesus, all of the difficulties of this life, will begin to smooth over. Now, please understand this, we currently reside in a fallen world; therefore, we will be forced to face trials and tribulations, there is no way around that but, as long as we stand in Faith, and allow the Spirit to be our guide, there is nothing that stand against us.

Romans 8:31-32

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

So, once again, I would love to extend to you, yet another invitation; it is my wish, that you would come to know Jesus as I have. Please read this carefully, I promise you this, there is nothing special about me, or anyone else for that matter, except the fact that I, and many others, have submitted ourselves to the authority of the Living God. Thereby, allowing us to attain a higher level of freedom, peace, joy, and happiness in this life; yet, more importantly, we shall receive the Greatest Gift of all, Eternal Life in the presence of our Creator!

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