Currently, we live in a very datk time in history. Almost everyday, we read of tragedies, horrors.
In John 16:33 we read, "33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will[d] have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
In this passage, Jesus tells His followers that tribulation and trouble will almost certainly happen, but they should not loose hope. Jesus Christ has overcome and conquered all the suffering and hardship in the world.
Tribulation is an unfortunate fact of life that is almost guaranteed to happen. I know there are people in Ukraine who are experiencing immense suffering because of Russia invading and the fighting of the seperatists in Eastern Ukraine. ISIS has unleashed a horrific assault on countless Christians and American and British hostages. In America there has countless incidents of tragic, fatal shootings have claimed the lives of may innocent civillians. We read of worldwide natural disasters which have claimed the lives of millions. The Ebola virus has wiped out many helpless lives.Wild fires in California have damaged countless acres of property and homes and buildings. Twelve years ago I had great tragedy in my life when a 250,00 pound tractor trailer, going 65 mph, t-boned my vehicle, directly behind my seat. This left me lifeless with a hemmoraging brain. Later in the hospital I had 6 paralyzing strokes. I spent 40 days in a coma, where my family prayed and read God's Holy Bible over me each hour of the forty days. I suffered a severe Brain injury and I spent 72 days in the hospital and I am still not 100%. Yet God has been faithful and has continued to heal me and will continue to heal me. It seems that everywhere we look tragedy, death, disaster, and disease continue to ravage innocent lives.
You might be asking, "How can you claim that Jesus has overcome all the suffering in the world?" I know that, because when people do not only look at their suffering, but fix their eyes on Jesus, He can take control of their lives and calm the fiercest storm.
I know that in my story, my family and friends chose not to be overcome with grief and sorrow because of my situation twelve years ago.
Rather than sinking into despair and hopelessness as they looked at my lifeless body in that coma, my family chose to fix their attention on and place their hope and faith in Jesus. Many people simply give up hope when a dear one has been pronounced as having no hope. However, my family chose to pray to God in faith for my healing and they read the words of my Holy Bible over my broken body during those forty days I was in the hospital.
Today, I am almost done with my bachelors degree at Liberty University. As I write this, I just finished running 5 miles and I enjoy a blessed life of hope and purpose. I thank God for healing me.
Maybe for you, you have lost hope that you or your loved one will ever recieve healing. Maybe you live a life of depression everyday. Maybe your life seems miserable.
Today Jesus wants to set you free from hopelessness and despair.Jesus wants to give you freedom from the sin which has held you captive for years. Place your faith in Jesus today and believe in His death, Burial, and Resurrection is able to save you from your sins. Because of the Power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, today you can experience forgiveness, freedom, and salvation from your sins.
Jesus wants to heal your heart today of all the pain inside. Jesus asks you to forgive those who have wronged you.
Because of the cross of Jesus Christ, today each of you can experience physical, emotional, and psychological healing today.
Ask Jesus to come into your heart today and forgive you of the sin which has seperated you from Him for years. Pray and place your faith in Jesus and in His perfect, sacrificial death on the Cross of Calvary to pay for your sins. In Romans 6:23 we read, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Pray and recieve this gift of eternal life today! Today, Jesus wants to heal you physically and mentally. Continue to pray to Jesus Christ for your physical healing!
Jesus has overcome all your suffering, heartache, loneliness, and despair today. Today, I challenge you to fix your eyes on Jesus, who alone can give you comfort, strength, and healing.
Today, Jesus wants to shine light into your dark, hopeless situation.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Developing a Thankful Heart
This past Sunday I was at a church in South Africa. The church is located in a very less- fortunate area. I was amazed at the people's genuineness. I was amazed at the kindness of the church staff and the respectfulness of the audience. When the pastor got up to make anouncements. He claimed how the church needed to pray for those individuals in other countries who were suffering from some sort of hardship. He expressed how his congregation had so much to be thankful for. This amazed me. These dear people did not have many of the things I viewed as normal necessities.
After I preached, nearly everyone in the congregation warmly greeted me and thanked me for my sermon.
I believe if each of us could strive to live our lives out of thankfulness, each of us would see our life in a completely different perspective. I believe our lives would greatly improve, simply because we were thankful for the things God has blessed us with. Think of all the people in other parts of the world who have far less than you will ever have. Think of how blessed and fortunate you are.
Become a person of gratitude today. Strive to know God in a personal way today by placing your faith in Jesus Christ and in His dying on the cross for you for your salvation.Thank God for your many blessings today. Your outlook on life will change!
After I preached, nearly everyone in the congregation warmly greeted me and thanked me for my sermon.
I believe if each of us could strive to live our lives out of thankfulness, each of us would see our life in a completely different perspective. I believe our lives would greatly improve, simply because we were thankful for the things God has blessed us with. Think of all the people in other parts of the world who have far less than you will ever have. Think of how blessed and fortunate you are.
Become a person of gratitude today. Strive to know God in a personal way today by placing your faith in Jesus Christ and in His dying on the cross for you for your salvation.Thank God for your many blessings today. Your outlook on life will change!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Who is looking at you
You know there are countless people who look at us on a daily basis.
Our friends, family members, co-workers all look at us on a daily basis.
Whether you realize it or have realized it, you are impacting and influencing people.
Strive today to set a good example for people to look at. Strive today to be a person of power, love, and positive thinking.
Strive today to live without regrets. Only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ are we able to live without regrets. Through knowing and loving Christ, you can have lasting peace and the joy of knowing your eternal destiny is not hell but heaven in eternal wonder and majesty. Believe on Christ today and give him your life. Ask him to forgive you of your sins and place your faith in Him.
Our salvation is a daily progress. Daily, we need to place our faith in Christ.
Check this verse out:
2 Chronicles 16:9, "For the eyes of the Lord move to and from throughout the whole earth that he may strongly support those whose heart is completely His."
Isn't it a neat thought! God will look at you specifically and give you support if your heart is completely devoted to Him. Give your heart to God through a personal relationsip with Jesus Christ today. Jesusfactorfiction.com
Leestrobel.com reasonablefaith.com
Our friends, family members, co-workers all look at us on a daily basis.
Whether you realize it or have realized it, you are impacting and influencing people.
Strive today to set a good example for people to look at. Strive today to be a person of power, love, and positive thinking.
Strive today to live without regrets. Only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ are we able to live without regrets. Through knowing and loving Christ, you can have lasting peace and the joy of knowing your eternal destiny is not hell but heaven in eternal wonder and majesty. Believe on Christ today and give him your life. Ask him to forgive you of your sins and place your faith in Him.
Our salvation is a daily progress. Daily, we need to place our faith in Christ.
Check this verse out:
2 Chronicles 16:9, "For the eyes of the Lord move to and from throughout the whole earth that he may strongly support those whose heart is completely His."
Isn't it a neat thought! God will look at you specifically and give you support if your heart is completely devoted to Him. Give your heart to God through a personal relationsip with Jesus Christ today. Jesusfactorfiction.com
Leestrobel.com reasonablefaith.com
Friday, February 13, 2015
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Saturday, February 7, 2015
The ONe Deciscion that Will change your life....forever
There are all these great self help books and talk shows and doctor recommendations out there to offer advice and supposed hope to people. All these things try to "fix" peoples' problems.
The reality is, is that only Jesus Christ and a personal relationship with Him will give any hope.
www.jesusfactorfiction.com
robertsliardonministries.com
So whatever you do today, before you turn on Opera or Dr. Phil or take a drug which is supposed to alleviate irratibility, Trust in Jesus.
Jesus Christ has a plan for your life and is waiting for you to respond to Him in faith, belief, and ask him to forgive you for all the things you have done to sin against Him.
It is a simple descicion to say "Yes" to Jesus Christ which will change your life forever.
Simply believe in Christ today and in His cross upon which He died for your sins and mine. Ask Him to become your Lord and Savior. And give Your life over to His control.
The reality is, is that only Jesus Christ and a personal relationship with Him will give any hope.
www.jesusfactorfiction.com
robertsliardonministries.com
So whatever you do today, before you turn on Opera or Dr. Phil or take a drug which is supposed to alleviate irratibility, Trust in Jesus.
Jesus Christ has a plan for your life and is waiting for you to respond to Him in faith, belief, and ask him to forgive you for all the things you have done to sin against Him.
It is a simple descicion to say "Yes" to Jesus Christ which will change your life forever.
Simply believe in Christ today and in His cross upon which He died for your sins and mine. Ask Him to become your Lord and Savior. And give Your life over to His control.
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