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Today, on this beautiful sunny summer day in Austin, Tx, USA, I want to first thank God, for His Gracious Love, and for All He has done for myself, my friends and loved ones, and finally for my family. And now, moving forward from this point, I would like to share with you, a couple thoughts, about our nation's upcoming, 250th Independence Day. And now, as I have stated many times before, I am not concerned with, and nor does it matter to me if you’re politically right, left, or center: nor is it my job to care if you are a sinner, a saint, or just confused and insane, you are a child of God. Yes, you have been hand formed by God, filled with the Breath of Life, and that my friend, is all that really matters to me. So now that that has been established, on to my next point, I would number them; however, I started this off by saying that I only had a couple points, and I do not want you to figure out that the truth is probably a little bit more than two. 

Galatians 5:1,13-14 Stand fast therefore in the Liberty wherewith Christ hast made us Free, and be not entangled again with the Yoke of Bondage... For, Brethren ye have been called un; only use not Liberty for occasion to the flesh, but by Love serve one another.For all the Law is Fulfilled in One Word, even in this; Thou Shalt Love the Neighbor as Thyself.As citizens of the United States of America, we have the Freedom and the Liberty to do whatever it is that our soul's desire, at about any time that we'd like to do it; however, that Freedom comes at a cost. So, what is the total price of this incredible gift we call Independence? Well, simply put, the cost is set at Blood, Sweat, and Tears, that is the price of this Great Privilege; in spite of this unbelievable cost, you and I do not have pay a thing: the Bill was paid in full. "So, if the Bill has been paid in full, where is the receipt?" "Ha! what an excellent question, the paperwork is all ready to go, all you have to do is pick it up, and take a look, it's called the 'Holy Bible,' and there you will see, that the Lord is good." Within the pages of the Holy Bible, there are a great number of instructions by which we are to live this life: we are to love God with everything that we have, and we are to love others as ourselves. Furthermore, we as the Body of Christ, are instructed to Pray for the community in which we live, we are to Pray for the Salvation of the Lost, and finally to Pray for those in leadership, especially for those in whom we may not trust or like. Adhering to the doctrine laid out in these scriptures, it is clear that as the Children of God, and members of His Kingdom, it apparent that we need to pay more attention to what’s really going on in our nation today. From the many questionable reports, often linked to the traditional legacy media sources, to that one guy on YouTube that you like to follow, it is up to us, you and I, to dive into the surf, and ride the waves of Truth through to the end. You see, if you are anything like me, you have your own principles, belief systems, and heuristics, and that is ok, you should have a stone on which you must stand; however, we must also remind ourselves that it is important to entertain information of various sources so that we receive enough data, to properly define and visualize the Truth through the fog. Whether you prefer the social media site: X, Blue Sky, Facebook, Truth, or none of the above, today, right now, in this moment, it's time to take a step back, inhale deeply, hold it, hold it, hold it, now let it out, and relax. So, moving on from here, as citizens of Heaven and Earth, it is imperative that we also understand that there are individuals, groups, and other outside entities looking to divide us as Americans. These individuals, organizations, and in some cases, enemy state actors, often work together in an effort to tear our nation apart, but not just our nation, but many other countries around the world. Whether it’s Neville Roy Singh and the ccp, or Candice Owens and her far-right fantasies, the division, humiliation, and ultimately the destruction of the United States of America is the goal of these entities. In just a matter of weeks, days really, we as a nation are due to celebrate our 250th Birthday as a country; yet, it would appear, that instead of a nation united in celebration, we are a nation divided. Just another society, divided into factions, allowing prejudice and tribalism to come between us, and take us down. Throughout the history of 'The Great State of Texas,' and that of the United States of America, we have been warned about dangerous power of division; nevertheless, here we are, willfully strolling forward towards destruction, as if we are just taking leisurely stroll in the park.  

Matthew 12:25 And Jesus… said unto them, Every Kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and Every City or House divided against itself shall not stand…

Even now, as the Word of God is displayed as clearly as possible above, there are many who will not only ignore this, but will rage against it, as if liking, or not liking the President or current administration is an excuse for self destruction. Sadly, there are some, while often openly declaring that they themselves, are Believers in God; be that as it may, they still espouse words of hate, anger, and division. But why? Well, when asking this question, the answer often received is their great disdain for the current President and his administration, which suggest that they cannot, or will not, celebrate the country that gave them the freedoms they enjoy today and everyday. 

Confusingly, there are some Americans who somehow equate celebrating the Birth of the country with celebrating the president who happens to be in power at the time of said celebration. Although I can personally assure you, that my candidate of choice did not win every election in which I voted, I do love my country, and I am Proud to be an American, but I am, like everyone around me, a Texan first. OK so, just so you know, loving your country, does not mean or suggest, that you agree with every outrageous action or word of those in currently in charge, nor of those previously in charge. Unfortunately, not every individual feels this way; thereby resulting in those who have served or even given their own lives to establish the freedoms we share and celebrate this day often becoming demonized and disrespected because of their dislike fora specific administration. 

(Old Honest Abe)

"Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant to step the ocean and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe... could not by force take a drink from the Ohio... If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide”--President Abraham Lincoln

Today, I Pray to the Lord above, as I plead my cause to you, that you all; no, we all, would to come together in the Love of God, and the Hope of the men and women that founded this Nation. Even now, as I type these words, so many individuals and families around the world have found within themselves, an aspiration and a dream to call this country that we love, home. Through the depths of the seas, the treacherousness of the jungles, and the fiery heat of the desserts, many souls have sadly lost their lives in an attempt to find their way into this country, in an effort to experience the majestic dream that so many Americans have simply tossed away because their candidate of choice lost an election. 

In the quote above, President Lincoln expresses a warning in which I too strongly concur: that if these Great United States are going to fall, it will not be from some external pressure; no, on the contrary, it will be us, you and I, the citizens, who have allowed the enemies of our nation, of our people, to infiltrate our minds, to the point that “We the People,” are no longer united, but instead, we are divided to the point of disillusionment. 

In the end, it is ultimately up to us, to understand that we are all God's children, and that this country was founded on Faith in God, and if we do not find our way back, back to that Beautiful Standard by which we were born, then in all honesty, we, as a country, are unfortunately already lost.

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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.

(Time Keeps On Slipping)

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?