Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared that offers “SALVATION TO ALL PEOPLE.” it teaches us to say “NO” to “UNGODLINESS and “WORLDLY PASSIONS,” and to live SELF-CONTROLLED,” “UPRIGHT” and “GODLY” lives in this “PRESENT AGE,”
while we are waiting for the “BLESSED
HOPE—–the “APPEARING of the glory of our “GREAT GOD and “SAVIOR,” Jesus Christ, who gave himself “FOR US” to “REDEEM US” from all wickedness and to “PURIFY” for himself a people that are his “VERY OWN,” eager to do what is good.
Paul writes this letter to Titus “A TRUE SON IN OUR COMMON FAITH.”
Paul led Titus to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Titus was to appoint Elders “IN EVERY TOWN THAT PAUL DIRECTED HIM.”
Paul trust Titus with this very important work for the “KINGDOM OF GOD.”
“FOR THE GRACE OF GOD HAS APPEARED
THAT OFFERS SALVATION TO “ALL” PEOPLE.”
TITUS WAS A NON -JEWISH MAN WHO SHOWED THAT THE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST WAS FOR EVERYONE OF EVERY RACE OR NATIONALITY.
THAT GOD SHOWED NO FAVORITISM TO ONE GROUP OVER ANOTHER.
Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said,….
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore “GO” and make disciples of “ALL NATIONS,” baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
“IN CHRIST” We are a “PEOPLE” that are his very own.
James 4:1-3
Where do “WARS” and “FIGHTS” come from among you? Do they not come from your
“DESIRES FOR PLEASURE” that “WAR” in your members?
You “LUST” and do not have . You “MURDER”
and “COVET” and cannot obtain. You “FIGHT”
and “WAR.” Yet you do not have because you do not ask.
You ask and do not recieve, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your “PLEASURES”
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 2 am AMERICA ATTACKED VENEZUELA AND ABDUCTED THIER PRESIDENT AND HIS WIFE.
Trump said America will take control of the country and America’s oil industry will increase our countries oil profits and consumption.
Trump said “BIG OIL” will pay “BILLIONS” to pay the costs of the “INVASION” and “OCCUPATION”.
Many Venezuelans have already been killed as supected drug smugglers by air strikes from U.S. military aircraft.
This is an act of “WAR” on a country that has “NOT ATTACKED AMERICA.”
TRUMP IS DECLARING WAR ON AN INDEPENDENT NATION THAT HAS AN 80% CHRISTIAN POPULATION.
I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS AT ALL. I WONDER IF GOD IS GOING TO LET HIM GET AWAY WITH THIS WITHOUT ANY PUNISHMENT.
IS AMERICA GOING TO BE JUDGED BY GOD FOR THIS?
This seems like a calculated “WAR” to see just what trump can get away with.
I ASK MY FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS
“IN CHRIST”…..WHAT “IS” THE END OF WHAT HE CAN GET AWAY WITH?
WHERE IS THE LINE DRAWN WHEN A RICH BULLY LIKE TRUMP GOES “TO FAR”?
HOW FAR WILL GOD ALLOW HIM TO GO?
WILL AMERICA HAVE TO PAY CONSEQUENCES?
Philippians 1:9-11
And this is my “PRAYER”:
That your “LOVE” may abound more and more in “KNOWLEDGE” and “DEPTH” of “INSIGHT,” so that you may be able to “DISCERN” what is “BEST” and may be “PURE” and “BLAMELESS” for the day of Christ,
Filled with the fruit of “RIGHTEOUSNESS”
that comes through Jesus Christ—–to the glory and praise of God.
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Paul’s prayer recorded here in his letter to the Philipian church is for “ALL WHO RECIEVE IT.”
That your love my abound more and more—-
“IN KNOWLEDGE”
“IN DEPTH OF INSIGHT”
“TO DISCERN WHAT IS BEST”
“TO BE PURE AND BLAMELESS”
“FILLED WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS”
“IN CHRIST BRING GLORY TO GOD”
Love abounds more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. A discerning love that understands how to express Christ’s love in the “BEST” way as the stuation demands.
A love that instinctively activates with insight
to illuminate Christ’s answer and solution to Spiritual conflict.
An ever increasing love sharpened by use that flows with timely and affective Holy Spirit gifting.
A love that builds others up and strengthens what is needed or lacking with carefully placed words and actions.
A love that instinctively…..
GIVES
SUPPORTS
HEALS
DELIVERS
BRINGS PEACE
STRENGTHENS
HELPS
REFRESHES
BRINGS COMFORT
THAT OUR LOVE MAY ABOUND MORE AND MORE IN KNOWLEDGE AND DEPTH OF INSIGHT, SO THAT WE BE ABLE TO DISCERN WHAT IS BEST.
The bible tells us to “COME BOLDLY BEFORE THE THRONE OF GRACE……TO FIND MERCY AND GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED.”
Father God is ready to pour out the mercy and grace that Jesus Christ has opened up for all who come to him “IN CHRIST.”
For all God’s promises are “IN HIM” yes and
“IN HIM” Amen to the glory of God through us.
We speak out God’s promises before him who reigns from heaven and “IN CHRIST” he says “YES” to us…..and we say “AMEN” and this brings glory to God through us.
Because we are “IN CHRIST” there is always a “YES” answer to our prayers.
Jesus Christ……
If you abide in me and my words abide in you,
you will ask what you desire and it will be done for you.
Abiding “IN CHRIST” and his words Abiding in you “ALWAYS BRINGS GODS YES ANSWER TO YOU.”
WE ARE VITALY CONNECTED TO THE LIVING VINE…..JESUS CHRIST.
HE IS THE VINE AND WE ARE THE BRANCHES.
WE BEAR MUCH FRUIT AND THE FATHER IS GLORIFIED IN ALL THAT.
EVERYTHING WE PUT OUR HANDS TO DO PROSPERS
WE HAVE GOOD HEALTH AND ABUNDANCE AS OUR SOULS PROSPER.
PEACE
FAVOR
RESTORATION
RECONCILIATION
PROTECTION
HEALING
WISDOM
LOVING KINDNESS
TENDER MERCIES
MIRACLES
BREAKTHROUGHS
OVERCOMING
ANSWERED PRAYER CONTINUALLY
SECURITY
SAFETY
We are saved by “GRACE” through “FAITH,” it is the “GIFT OF GOD” not by our works.
EVERYTHING, EVERY PROMISE LISTED ABOVE IS GOD’S GIFT TO YOU “IN CHRIST.”
BELIEVE THAT YOU RECIEVE THEM FROM GOD “IN CHRIST” AND THEY ARE YOURS.
Romans 12:1,2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—- this is your true and proper worship.
Do not “CONFORM” to the pattern of this world, but be “TRANSFORMED” by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what “GOD’S WILL IS”——HIS GOOD, PLEASING AND PERFECT WILL.
“IN CHRIST” we have recieved God’s mercy and forgiveness that Jesus Christ’s atonement has given us.
As this world is under the sway of the devil, “WE”, “IN CHRIST” are not to “CONFORM” to it.
“CONFORMING” is a adaptation of the outward world system to “FIT IN”.
IT IS THE OUTWARD PREASURE OF THE WORLD CHANGING WHAT IS WITHIN US.
IT IS AN OUTWARD, IN, CHANGE.
LIKE A BAKING PAN SHAPES THE DOUGH PLACED WITHIN IT….THE DOUGH “CONFORMS” TO THE SHAPE OF THE PAN.
BEING “TRANSFORMED” IS BECOMING SOMETHING COMPLETELY NEW.
LIKE A CATERPILLAR BECOMING A “BUTERFLY” IT STRUGGLES AND TRANSFORMS INTO A NEW LIVING BEING.
WE CANNOT FORCE GREATNESS INTO THE MEDIOCRITY OF A WORLD SYSTEM OF FAILURE AND FRUSTRATION.
THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE IS “CONFORMING” AND GOING ALONG FOR THE RIDE AND FITTING IN.
“TRANSFORMING” IS GOD’S DIVINE WORD AND SPIRIT CHANGING US FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
WE ARE WORLD CHANGERS, WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK.
WE EFFECT CHANGE IN OUR WORLD ACCORDING TO GOD’S PLAN THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.
THE WORLD DOES NOT CHANGE US….BUT WE THROUGH OUR TRANSFORMATION CHANGE THE WORLD.
OUR LIVES ARE A LIVING SACRIFICE FOR GOD TO USE BRINGING FORTH THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
WE ARE BORN AGAIN, BORN FROM ABOVE.
“IF ANYONE IS “IN CHRIST” THEY ARE A NEW CREATION THE OLD IS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME.”
WE HAVE BECOME “TRANSFORMATIVE” NEW CREATURES.
NOW WE KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS DONE THROUGH US.
STEP IN STEP WITH GOD SEEING IT THROUGH.
RECIEVE JESUS AND BE TRANSFORMED!
Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for ALL THE LORD’S PEOPLE.
*** PRAY IN THE SPIRIT ***
Let us pray in the HOLY SPIRIT and allow him to lead us into 2026.
Praying with SPIRIT GIVEN WORDS to do the WILL OF OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN.
Praying in the HOLY SPIRIT for all believers, everywhere “IN CHRIST”.
*** BE ALERT ***
*** PRAY ON ALL OCCASIONS ***
*** ALL KINDS OF PRAYERS ***
*** REQUESTS ***
People everywhere relying on God for REFUGE…..”IN CHRIST”.
We are “CONNECTED” with our brothers and sisters when we “INTERCEDE” for them through HOLY SPIRIT.
BELIEVERS EVERYWHERE PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER IN THE SPIRIT.
FATHER GOD HEARING AND ANSWERING OUR REQUESTS AND INTERCESSION FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Fulfilling the command of Jesus Christ that we LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
PRAYER WILL MOVE US INTO ACTION TO HELP OUR FAMILY “IN CHRIST”.
Love will compel us to help one another and stand up for those being mistreated.
I ask you to pray for our LATINO BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ARE BEING TARGETED FOR VIOLENT ARREST, PRISON, AND DEPORTATION.
They are being slandered as being the WORST OF THE WORST CRIMINALS BY I.C.E.
THIS IS A COMPLETE FALSEHOOD, A LIE.
The vast majority are “GOOD NIEGHBORS,” with “GOOD LOVING FAMILIES.” 80% OF THEM ARE BELIEVERS IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.
THE DEVIL HAS FORMED A WEAPON AGAINST OUR LATINO BROTHERS “IN CHRIST” OF
*** SLANDER ***
*** FEAR ***
*** RACISM ***
*** LIES ***
THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE “IN CHRIST.”
*** NOT CRIMINALS ***
*** NOT DRUG SMUGGLERS ***
*** NOT TERRORISTS ***
*** NOT RAPISTS ***
*** NOT MURDERS ***
ONLY DARKNESS, EVIL, WOULD BE DOING THIS WICKEDNESS AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE.
THIS IS COMPLETELY AGAINST OUR GOD AND THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.
SAY NO TO SATAN IN 2026
SAY YES TO GOD’S LOVE IN 2026
PRAY TO BRING IN GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S WILL 2026
BRING IN GOD’S HELP FOR ALL THAT TAKE REFUGE “IN CHRIST” IN 2026
LIFT UP OUR MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES THAT ALL BELIEVERS EVERYWHERE CAN EXPERIENCE GOD’S ABUNDANT LIFE.
The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy…..I HAVE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE AND LIFE MORE ABUNDANTLY.
WAR IS BEING WAGED AGAINST CHRISTIAN PEOPLE AS I AM WRITTING THIS.
Because of the DEVIL ….who is our enemy, we are violently arresting and deporting our Christian brothers and sisters from America.
He is the author of fear and lies that the President has stoked to a fever pitch. Our brothers “IN CHRIST” have been defamed as criminals, rapists, murderers and gang members.
4 out of 5 people being deported are LATINO CHRISTIANS ,from south america.
GOOD CHRISTIAN FAMILIES…..
NOT GANG MEMBERS
NOT RAPISTS
NOT MUSLIMS
NOT DRUG SMUGGLERS
NOT TERRORISTS
HARD WORKING FAMILY PEOPLE TRYING TO BECOME OUR NIEGHBORS.
THEY ARE PRAYING TO FATHER GOD FOR HELP AND SEEKING SANCTUARY IN OUR COUNTRY.
THIS IS A GREAT OFFENSE TO GOD AND HIS PEOPLE FOR CHRISTIAN PEOPLE TO HARM OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS “IN CHRIST.”
NICARAGUA IS BEING TARGETED FOR WAR BY TRUMP. HE IS KILLING PEOPLE IN BOATS HE SAYS ARE DRUG SMUGGLERS. HE IS ATTACKING OIL TANKERS FROM NICARAGUA AND STEALING THE OIL. TALK OF A LAND INVASION IS IN THE NEWS.
THE PEOPLE OF NICARAGUA ARE 90% BELIEVERS IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THEY HAVE THE MOST CHRISTIAN POPULATION IN SOUTH AMERICA.
HIGHER % OF BELIEVERS THAN AMERICA!
WHAT DOES JESUS WANT AMERICA AND OUR CHRISTIAN CHURCHES TO DO?
DOES HE WANT US TO TREAT OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS LIKE THAT?
MOTHERS
FATHERS
SISTERS
BROTHERS
GRANDMA
GRAMPA
WHOLE FAMILIES BEING SEPARATED
RESTAURANT WORKERS
POLICE OFFICERS
CARPENTERS
LANDSCAPERS
FIREMEN
TEACHERS
COACHES
WORKING FOR THEIR FAMILIES
DOES JESUS WANT US TO DESTROY THEIR LIVES THEY HAVE WORKED HARD TO BUILD HERE IN AMERICA?
WHY DON’T YOU ASK JESUS WHAT HE WANTS YOU TO DO.
JESUS CHRIST….
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THE LEAST OF THESE, MY BRETHREN YOU HAVE DONE UNTO ME.
Acts 10:34-36
Then Peter began to speak: “I NOW
REALIZE” how true it is that “GOD DOES NOT SHOW FAVORITISM” but accepts from “EVERY NATION” the one who fears him and does what is right.
You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is “LORD OF ALL.”
PETER HAD A REALIZATION OF SOMTHING HE DID NOT KNOW…..
GOD DOES NOT SHOW FAVORITISM.
JESUS SPOKE FROM HEAVEN TO PETER SAYING…..
“DO NOT CALL ANYTHING IMPURE THAT GOD HAS MADE CLEAN.”
JESUS WAS DISPISED AND SCORNED BECAUSE HE INCLUDED ALL PEOPLE IN GOD’S PLAN.
THEY TRIED TO MURDER PAUL FOR INCLUDING ALL PEOPLE IN GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION.
A RIOT BROKE OUT ABOUT PAUL BRINGING SOMONE OF ANOTHER RACE INTO THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM.
PAUL FORMED CHURCHES “IN CHRIST” AND NONE OF THEM WERE ONE RACE OF PEOPLE . THEY MADE UP ALL THAT THE LORD OUR GOD CALLED. ALL TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE WITH ONE LORD.
NO SEPARATION
NO FAVORITISM
NO RACISM
JESUS IS OUR PEACE WHO HAS TORN DOWN THE WALLS THAT SEPARATE MANKIND.
“IN CHRIST” WE ARE ONE PEOPLE UNDER ONE GOD.
WHY DO PEOPLE FEEL THEY ARE SUPERIOR
OVER OTHERS OF ANOTHER RACE OR NATIONALITY?
THAT DOES NOT COME FROM GOD.
WHY DOES AMERICA HAVE SUCH AN UGLY HISTORY OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION? WITH MUCH MURDER AND VIOLENCE BECAUSE OF RACIAL HATRED?
NONE OF THESE COME FROM GOD.
JESUS IS LORD OF ALL
HIS COMMAND IS TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER
THERE IS ONE CHURCH, ONE BODY
ONE GOD “IN US ALL”
LIVE IN PEACE BECAUSE YOU ARE ONE
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
LOVE YOUR ENEMY
DO NO HARM TO YOUR NIEGHBOR
PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
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REJECT ALL THOSE WHO CAUSE DIVISION
REJECT THOSE WHO CAUSE HATE
REJECT RACISM
REJECT FAVORITISM
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WORK TOWARDS KEEPING PEACE
BUILD UP ON ANOTHER “IN CHRIST”
FORGIVE PEOPLE
LOVE PEOPLE
HELP PEOPLE
BE THE CHURCH !
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is “PATIENT,” love is “KIND.” It does “NOT ENVY,” it does “NOT BOAST,” it is “NOT PROUD.”
It does “NOT DISHONOR” others, it is “NOT SELF-SEEKING,” it is “NOT EASILY ANGERED,”
it keeps no record of “WRONGS.”
Love does not delight in “EVIL” but rejoices with the “TRUTH.” It…….
ALWAYS PROTECTS
ALWAYS TRUSTS
ALWAYS HOPES
ALWAYS PERSEVERES
***LOVE NEVER FAILS***
It is plain as day that possessing “LOVE in your heart is the best and greatest “EXPRESSION OF GOD IN YOU.”
HE THAT DOES NOT LOVE DOES NOT KNOW GOD….
***GOD IS LOVE***
JESUS CHRIST…..
“My command is this: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU.”
“GREATER LOVE HAS NO MAN THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS.”
In our walk with Jesus only one thing matters
to God….
“FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE”
Love is what defines us ….*THAT WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER.*
The greatest man with all works of giving and sacrificing——-with great faith, AND NOT HAVE LOVE IS….
“A CLANGING CYMBAL”……making noise !
Love is imparted into our hearts from our God through Jesus Christ. He lived out in front of us “WHAT LOVE IS.”
LOVE MAKES US VULNERABLE. It causes us to do things that are contrary to self-preservation. We leave the comfort of safety and the familiar and go out on a limb for “LOVE.”
LOVE IS THE GREATEST PROOF TO ANYONE THAT YOU BELONG TO GOD!
FAITH
HOPE
LOVE
THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE
LOVE IS….
PATIENT
KIND
DOES NOT ENVY
NOT BOASTFUL
NOT PROUD
WILL NOT DISHONOR OTHERS
NOT SELE-SEEKING
NOT EASILY ANGERED
FORGETS BEING WRONGED
REJECTS EVIL
REJOICES WITH TRUTH
ALWAYS PROTECTS
ALWAYS TRUSTS
ALWAYS HOPES
ALWAYS PERSEVERES
NEVER FAILS
PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR
We are to “SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE SO PEOPLE THAT HEAR US WILL GROW UP INTO THE CHRIST WITHIN THEM.”
LOVE IS ALWAYS THE MOTIVE WHEN YOU ARE “IN CHRIST.” Forgiving people in your life is “LOVE IN ACTION.”
Our prayers should be full of “LOVE FOR OTHERS” before our Father in heaven.
LOVE DOES NO HARM TO OUR NIEGHBOR.
Psalms 9214,15
They will still “BEAR FRUIT” in old age, they will “STAY FRESH AND GREEN,”
proclaiming, “THE LORD IS UPRIGHT” ;
he is my “ROCK,” and there is no wickedness in him.
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Yes, today is my birthday, and I am getting
“UP THERE” in age. There is “MORE” to greatful about than ever before.
THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THOSE WHO ARE “IN CHRIST” AT THIS STAGE IN LIFE THAN THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS LORD OF THEIR LIFE.
I HAVE A PROMISE FROM GOD TO….
STILL BEAR FRUIT
STAY FRESH
STAY GREEN
BY MY LIFE NOW THE LORD PROCLIAMS
THAT HE IS FAITHFUL THROUGH ME, MY WIFE AND CHILDREN.
FATHER IS SHOWCASING MY LIFE AND FAMILY TO PROCLIAM HE IS “UPRIGHT” TO HIS PROMISES.
I AM “NOT” LIKE UNBELIEVERS THAT JUST GET OLD WITH NO HOPE.
NO I AM FLOURISHING
I AM LIKE A CEDAR TREE
I AM ESTABLISHED “IN CHRIST”
MY WIFE IS A FRUITFUL VINE IN THE CENTER OF OUR HOME.
MY CHILDREN LIKE OLIVE PLANTS AROUND MY TABLE
MY WIFE MELINDA AND I ARE BLESSED AND OUR CHILDREN ARE BLESSED GREATLY.
HEALTHY
WEALTHY
WISE
BLESSED
A BLESSING
FAVORED
LOVED
PROTECTED
FAITHFUL
FRUITFUL
POSSESSING ALL THINGS
THE WHOLE GENERATION OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS BLESSED!
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT 2026 HAS FOR MELINDA AND I AND ALL OUR FAMILY. TO SHE WHAT GREAT THINGS HE WILL DO THROUGH US AND FOR US.
