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Greetings,

In the Book of Revelation, we are told that the church of Ephesus had lost their passion for Christ.  

Revelation 2:4 (NKJV) – “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.”

This can happen to anyone who fails to maintain their daily personal altar of devotion to God, and fail to keep it burning brightly. May our hearts burn so intensely for God, that the flame of our love will never flicker or be extinguished.

Lord, just as You instructed the Old Testament priests to never allow the fire on the altar to go out, I pray that the fire of my love for You will always burn brightly. Fan the flames today, Lord. Purify my heart. I want to want You more. I desire to love You with greater passion and fervency of heart, soul and mind.

Today I’m worshiping with Capitol City Music and “Sweetest Name.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

How reliable and secure is the Word of God upon which we have based all our faith and trust? Will its truths ever change or waver? Does the Bible ever need to be updated or replaced?

Psalm 119:89 (NKJV) – “Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.”

In Hebrew, the word “settled” means: set; to stand; to be established. His Word is not only fixed, it will stand forever over everything else that exists!

We can trust every statement or promise that God has ever made. His Word is forever true, secure and unchangeable!

Almighty God of Heaven and Earth, I worship and thank You today for the life-giving truths in Your Word. The Word of God is my firm foundation that is safe and reliable—and it will stand forever! I cannot be shaken when I place my confidence in You. You will never let me down. I praise You!

Today, I’m worshiping with Eddie James and “Adonai.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

We must never forget that Jesus is the healer of every sickness and disease!  

Matthew 8:16-17 (NKJV) – “When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, [17] that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: "He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses."

If God had only provided salvation for mankind, that would have been more than we deserved. But, the atonement also included healing for our sicknesses and diseases. Isn’t that amazing?

Whether we receive healing through prayer, or it comes through the treatment of a physician or medication, I am so grateful that God cares about our pain and suffering. If you are ill today, I’m glad that we can call upon the Name of Jesus and receive the healing that He purchased with the stripes that were placed upon His back.

Dear Lord, I thank You for the lashes that You received upon Your precious back for my healing. The price for me to be healed is paid. I receive healing now. I love You and thank You for caring so much for me. You created me, and if You can create the marvels of the human body, You can heal me as well. Thank You for healing!

Today, I’m worshiping with William Murphy and “Healer.

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

The human ego can be so deceptive. What we do for God and others must be based upon His greatness—not to exalt or bring honor to ourselves. Notice what John the Baptist said:

Luke 3:15-16 (NKJV) – “Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, [16] John answered, saying to all, "I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

When a person has low self-esteem or a wounded spirit, they may unconsciously seek the praise of men, or do good because they need the approval of others. We might do the rights things, not because we love God but rather because we enjoy receiving the praise of men. Our good deeds should be to glorify God. Motive matters. Ego can be deceptive.

John the Baptist did amazing things but he didn’t fall for the trap of doing them to feel better about himself or earn acceptance. Right up front, he stated that another was coming who was mightier and more worthy than he was. John was secure enough in God’s love that he didn’t struggle with ego. He could decrease while Jesus increased. Wow!

Father God, You alone deserve honor and glory. We pray for the humility to serve You acceptably and to always feel secure in the identity that You have given us. Free us from being people pleasers to become God pleasers instead.

Today, I’m worshiping with Brooklyn Tabernacle choir and “Sometimes It Takes a Mountain.”  

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor