Jesus has given us eternal life. That means our soul and spirit live on forever. The Bible talks about when we encounter our earthly death we are absent from the body and present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8).
Accepting Christ as our Lord, Savior, and Master means we are citizens of heaven! (Philippians 3:20) We, being citizens of heaven, means we are passing through this world. Therefore, we are sojourners or temporary residents. Additionally, Paul tells us we should not conform to this world. However, while we are traveling through, living in this world we should be transformed by the renewing of our mind. (Romans 12:2).
To make this journey in this world easier on us we have to take on the mind of Christ. That means with His help, we should walk in the Spirit. Another mindset that makes life easier is realizing life is not about us. Being citizens of heaven means we serve God on Earth through helping others. We surrender our lives on Earth to do the will of our Father. This is a supernatural process we live with help of the Holy Spirit.
When we know we are citizens of heaven, it sets us free! We are free from sin not to sin. We are not perfect, but through the strength of Christ, it is He who shows us the way to the abundant victorious life we can have now to the precursor of being citizens of heaven… Amen!
Once we accept Christ as our Lord, Savior, and Master we get a new life. Because we have accepted Christ, we daily walk in His way. Moreover, we do the things He has called us to do. Further, we do this to have the abundant victorious life God promised us through Christ (John 10:10).
The old man represents our lives without Christ. We are lost sinners. Unfortunately, even if we tried to be good on our BEST day, we are still lost sinners. Christ died to cover our sins (1 Peter 2:24). Fortunately, we are now saints! (1 Corinthians 1:2) Graciously, God looks at us through Jesus Christ. Jesus covered us! Jesus said it is finished. Done!
Now we have to put on Christ. Needless to say, we have to walk out our faith daily. We demonstrate our love for Jesus by obeying Him (John 14:15-17). So, we put off the old man and put on Christ. We shed our old man. Transforming our hearts and our minds. We are a new creation! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
The more we obey, surrender, yield ourselves to Christ and His Spirit, the easier it becomes to walk out our faith. We live with expectation and anticipation of experiencing our faith. It becomes so much a part of us that we look forward to spending time with our Father. It is what the intimate relationship with the Father is all about. Love & Blessings!
God calls us to be on fire for Him. Revelation 3:15-16, relays God wants us hot! Yet, many Christians walk around lukewarm for God, as this same scripture eludes to.
Another word for fire is passion. I believe a passion for God is living a lifestyle that honors God. To live for God is an example of having fire for God.
Psalm 113:3 says we should praise God from sunrise to sunset. That is an indication of being on fire for our God. Paul tells us to renew our minds everyday (Romans 12:2).
Each of us as Christians possess the Holy Spirit. It is something we have to nurture and cultivate in our lives. Allowing the Holy Spirit to be actively involved in our lives helps us to stay on fire for God.
Jesus lived under the leadership of the Holy Spirit in His life. He was constantly communing with God throughout the day (Luke 5:16). Jesus walked in the Spirit while on Earth.
Jesus demonstrated throughout His life how to live the Christian life. It was not always easy for Him. We saw him pray for strength through the tough times to do the will of our Father (Matthew 26:39). We must do the same. It is living a life on fire for God.
We must stay on fire for God in our lives. Otherwise, Satan will come and steal, kill, and destroy all things of God. The beauty of things that God has called us to in this Christine life, is to give us the abundant victorious life God has promised us.
When God calls us to surrender, obedience, and commitment, it is because He knows it is the best way to stay on fire for Him. It is Satan who leads us to destruction. Of course at the time we do not see it as destruction. We see it as the pleasures of life. This is Satan’s deception because it leads to our demise.
If, when you think about being on fire for God, you become unsure, that is Satan trying to deter you from the blessings of staying on fire for God. Recognize when the enemy is deterring you from the things of God. Stand strong and stand tall. Stay steadfast and unmovable. This is how we stay on fire for God… Amen. Love & Blessings!
HAPPY EASTER! It is indeed happy for those who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of their lives. As a result, Jesus promised us an abundant, victorious life (John 10:10).
Some like to put Jesus’ death simple. That meaning we are not going to hell! Jesus did promise us eternal life (John 3:16, John 10: 27-28). However, we get so much more!
The Holy Spirit comes to dwell within us (1st. Corinthians 3:16).With that spirit that dwells with us, we have the Fruit of the Spirit! The Fruit of joy, love, peace, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, patience and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Moreover, possessing these Fruit is like heaven on Earth!
The beauty of the “New Life” Jesus has given us can be experienced right now on Earth! Therefore, we walk and live in the Spirit. To experience these Fruit becomes apart of our lives. It is the supernatural power we have in us through Jesus Christ.
To experience this supernatural power is to surrender and obey those things of God. Further, we look to Jesus because He is our example in ALL things. Needless to say, that is why we are Christ-followers! We are to live our lives with Jesus in us.
When you feel Jesus’ presence through the Holy Spirit, it is humbling, yet real thing. It is an unmistakable feeling when it comes. The more we surrender and obey, the more His presence is familiar to us. It is truly a BEAUTIFUL thing. Experience Him today! Love & Blessings!
God has purpose and a plan for each of our lives. It is a journey to seek the purpose and plan God has for our lives. It is full of twists and turns. There are progress and setbacks. We face challenges and triumphs.
The beauty of our God is He is the Master Planner. If we know who He is, we know He will not mismanage our lives. We yield, surrender and obey! It is the ultimate TRUST we give to Him. It is what our FAITH is built on.
Joseph is a perfect example of yielding, surrendering and obeying God. After his jealous brothers, who the Bible says hated him, sold him into slavery, his life took many twists and turns. Nevertheless, it did not matter what happened to him in his life. He remained committed to God! Without a doubt, it is devastating that your own family hates you and sells you. Furthermore, he faced even more hardships.
Once in slavery, Joseph faces hardships of being falsely accursed of rape and then imprisoned. The chief butler and baker forsake him after he interprets their dreams. However, God did not forsake Joseph. He sees Joseph’s faithfulness. Because of his impressive gift of interpreting dreams, Joseph is made second in command over Egypt.
God, being the master planner, had to strategically place Joseph in position in Egypt. Joseph is able to help those, including his family, in Israel, when the famine comes. Unbeknownst to everyone what God was doing, including Joseph and his brothers, Joseph delivered his people, and the Israelite, from the famine.
God used Joseph’s life to save His people in Israel. When you read the story of Joseph, it is heartbreaking in a sense. On the other hand, it is a story of commitment, stability, inspiration, motivation. Moreover, it demonstrates hard work, dedication, pleasant disposition, and pure grit!
We all can take a script from Joseph’s life of what it is to persevere. We never read about him complaining. For sure, he had enough hardships to happen in his life to complain. Instead, we consistently see him moving forward. He is not plotting and planning for revenge. We see him in an act of forgiveness toward his brothers.
Some say Joseph’s life was a foreshadowing of Christ. God had planned both their lives. They both were sold, betrayed, suffered, saved people, fed people, ruled with authority. The comfort is God was in control of it ALL. We learn that hardships come to shape our lives. They can be used to make us better if we do not become sour about them. Jesus and Joseph did not become sour. They TRUSTED God for what He was allowing in their lives. Even when they did not like it. Steadfastly, they stayed with God. They knew that ultimately, God would not mismanage their lives… Amen
When I read Psalm 46:1-2 it brings comfort to me. I believe I can live this life knowing that when I need rest I can go to God for refuge. Refuge means being safe or away from danger. I spent part of my career as a police officer and a special agent/ law enforcement officer in the military.
There were times I remember I was about to walk into possible danger. My training kicked so I would proceed with caution. Additionally, I also believed and knew I had God with me. Therefore, I did not fear. I had comfort and an indescribable peace. It was the power of the Holy Spirit that leads and guides us in ALL things.
Many times we do not want to acknowledge God in our lives. We sometimes treat Him like an afterthought. Yet, the Bible says from the rising of the sun, until the going down of the same we should be praising, honoring and acknowledging God in our lives (Psalm 113:3). I believe if this is something we practice on a daily basis we would experience more of the power of God in our lives.
Moreover, God is our present help. That brings comfort, too. So, even though I knew I was walking in possible dangerous situations in my law enforcement days and even now, I believe God is my present help and He will keep danger at bay. Again, the Bible says He keeps us from danger, seen and unseen (Psalm 91: 5-6). What a magnificent God we serve!
Lastly, God is our strength. We take for granted we do everything on our own. When in fact it is the strength God gives us to do EVERYTHING we need to do. He gives us life. Further, He gives us breath. When we embrace these things of God in our lives, it is His supernatural power that embodies us that we can live this life without fear… Amen, Love & Blessings!
Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc., has been gifted with a generous grant from the Nancy and David Rhinehart donor advised fund through National Christian Foundation. A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle that allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to a fund. This fund is then invested for tax-free growth. The donor can later recommend grants to qualified charities of their choice.
National Christian Foundation supports 90,000 charities and churches from youth ministry, disaster relief, adoption, human trafficking and much more. Where Is God Now Ministries was recently added to the Foundation by the Rhineharts. This was their way to support the ministry. We are ever so grateful to them!
If you have a financial advisor/planner you can access DAF. Ask your advisor about the fund.
Here’s how it works:
Contribution: An individual (or family, or organization) contributes cash, stocks, or other assets to a sponsoring organization (a public charity or community foundation).
Tax Deduction: The donor receives an immediate tax deduction for the contribution, and the assets within the fund grow tax-free.
Advisory Privileges: The donor retains advisory privileges over how the funds are invested and which charities receive grants.
Grant Recommendations: The donor can recommend grants to qualified charitable organizations (501(c)(3) public charities) from the fund over time.
Sponsoring Organization: The sponsoring organization, National Christian Foundation in this case, manages the fund, invests the assets, and disburses the grants according to the donor’s recommendations.
These are the benefits of using DAF:
Tax Advantages: Immediate tax deduction for contributions, tax-free growth of assets, and potential avoidance of capital gains tax on appreciated assets.
Flexibility: Donors can give when they can and grant when it’s needed, allowing for strategic philanthropy.
Convenience: DAFs simplify charitable giving by allowing donors to bundle their giving and make recommendations over time.
Engage Family in Philanthropy: DAFs are a great tool for individuals who want to involve family in charitable giving. Children or grandchildren can participate in grantmaking by serving as Fund Advisors.
Estate Planning: DAFs can be used as part of an estate plan to ensure charitable giving continues after the donor’s death.
You can now donate to Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc., through the National Christian Foundation. Or, you can donate directly by clicking on this link, https://whereisgodnow.org/ and scroll down to “Donate” on the website. Further, you can donate by sending your check to 730 River Strand, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. We take monetary, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), property, land, stocks, bonds, and any other assets you would like to donate to the ministry. We realize none of it belongs to us. We believe we are the steward that God entrusts to build His kingdom on Earth!… Amen.
Our God is so strategic in His planning of EVERYTHING! When He created the world, He took into account how He wanted everything to flow and function. There is purpose in everything that we SEE and EXPERIENCE. That means even YOU! God created the seasons for us to enjoy, too… Happy Spring!
God took the critters into account as well. He has a purpose for them and how they fit into the circle of life. However, when they started wreaking havoc in my yard, I knew to go to our Creator for help. As many of you know, God gave me the formula for this wonderful and amazing repellent! It is wonderful because it is harmless to the critters. Equally, it is amazing because it works!
Now that spring is here, the critters are coming out. Already the squirrels are appearing on my deck leaving a mess as they dig into my flower pots. I know soon the deer will come to snack on my trees and flowers. In the same, the rabbits will come to eat my hostas. However, the repellent will keep them away. I will keep my deck clean and my trees, flowers, blueberries, and hostas will flourish!
Last year we got word that raccoons and rats do not like the repellent, too. We received a report that the dog chewed on one bottle with the repellent in it. It caused no harm to the dog. That is because GOD KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING! This repellent is not meant to harm the critters. Its purpose is to repel them away from the beauty and food God has given us to enjoy!
Now, order your bottle TODAY! We had to increase the price this year to cover delivery. So the price now is $24.84 per bottle. If you were a customer last year, send me an email order. You will receive last year’s price of $14.84. I will deliver! And, if you are a new customer this year, you will receive last year’s price of $14.84 if you are in a 20 mile radius. I will deliver with your email order! What a bargain, right?
Last year some of you shared the repellent with family and friends. We appreciated that and we did some mail orders. Here is the link to the website. Please share it with family and friends who want to order their repellent. It is for those who live outside the 20 mile radius. https://whereisgodnow.org/cart/
Remember, 100 % of profits of the repellent go back to the ministry, Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc. This is our #1 fundraiser! God is strategic! He solved the problem of the annoying critters and gave us funds for His ministry. Additionally, anything you give over the purchase price is tax deductible! That amount will be reflected on your receipt. God is BRILLIANT!
It is going to be a glorious spring! We will enjoy God’s creation of the flowers, plants, food, and birds. Other critters will be in their place. We will not be concerned about them wreaking havoc in our yards! God is GOOD!
This will bring us comfort. God wants to be involved in the details of our lives. Invariably, He will do so if we let Him. Needless to say, many times we think we have to do everything on our own. As a result, we decide to involve God only after we have spent our energy. Furthermore, we try to figure it out or do it ourselves first.
We are in partnership with God. Moreover, he delights in doing thing for us! The Bible says God is involved in the details of our lives. Therefore, He cares for us personally (Psalm 139, Matthew 6:8, 6:26, 10:30, Luke 6:26). We should be excited about that! Our God loves us so much that He scripts it all out for us. There will be good and bad along the way, but we know it is all for our good (Romans 8:28)
Recently, I needed a crossmember bar installed on my vehicle. The dealership told me it was a 4 hour job and would be a little over $800. God had me to research the cost of a crossmember bar. I found the part considerably cheaper than what the dealership quoted. So, I ordered it on my own.
When I drove around to find a garage to install it, the first place I went to was closed. The second place said they did not install crossmember bars. The third place I went to the front office was closed. Someone steps from the side of the building. He tells me to go around the corner. He believes someone was there who can help me.
I meet three men working on the other side of the building. I tell them I need a crossmember bar installed and I have the part. One guy steps up and asks to see under the hood of my car. He then asks to see the part. He says he can do it. I ask how long would it take. He says 1 hour. Next, I asked how much he will charge me. He says $100. I agree to let him do it.
The man pulls my car into the garage. Then he pulls out a chair for me to sit in at the garage door. I watch him install the crossmember bar step by step in 30 minutes! I said PRAISE GOD! They was a little concern the bolts were rusted. Sometimes they break when they rust. When he takes the bolts off the car, there was no rust on any of them! They were AMAZED! I tell them God knows I need the car fixed. Therefore, He allowed no rust on those bolts so it would be fixed! They laughed, and said, “Yes, yes, yes!!!” I saved a little over $500 and 3.5 hours in allowing God to order my steps!
We serve a supernatural God who LOVES to get involved in the details of our lives. He LOVES it when we talk about Him. He LOVES it when we TRUST Him. It brings, PEACE and COMFORT to us. It is a BEAUTIFUL thing to SEE God at work in our lives! Thank you, Lord! Love & Blessings!
This will bring us comfort. God wants to be involved in the details of our lives. Invariably, He will do so if we let Him. Needless to say, many times we think we have to do everything on our own. As a result, we decide to involve God only after we have spent our energy. Furthermore, we try to figure it out or do it ourselves first.
We are in partnership with God. Moreover, he delights in doing thing for us! The Bible says God is involved in the details of our lives. Therefore, He cares for us personally (Psalm 139, Matthew 6:8, 6:26, 10:30, Luke 6:26). We should be excited about that! Our God loves us so much that He scripts it all out for us. There will be good and bad along the way, but we know it is all for our good (Romans 8:28)
Recently, I needed a crossmember bar installed on my vehicle. The dealership told me it was a 4 hour job and would be a little over $800. God had me to research the cost of a crossmember bar. I found the part considerably cheaper than what the dealership quoted. So, I ordered it on my own.
When I drove around to find a garage to install it, the first place I went to was closed. The second place said they did not install crossmember bars. The third place I went to the front office was closed. Someone steps from the side of the building. He tells me to go around the corner. He believes someone was there who can help me.
I meet three men working on the other side of the building. I tell them I need a crossmember bar installed and I have the part. One guy steps up and asks to see under the hood of my car. He then asks to see the part. He says he can do it. I ask how long would it take. He says 1 hour. Next, I asked how much he will charge me. He says $100. I agree to let him do it.
The man pulls my car into the garage. Then he pulls out a chair for me to sit in at the garage door. I watch him install the crossmember bar step by step in 30 minutes! I said PRAISE GOD! They was a little concern the bolts were rusted. Sometimes they break when they rust. When he takes the bolts off the car, there was no rust on any of them! They were AMAZED! I tell them God knows I need the car fixed. Therefore, He allowed no rust on those bolts so it would be fixed! They laughed, and said, “Yes, yes, yes!!!” I saved a little over $500 and 3.5 hours in allowing God to order my steps!
We serve a supernatural God who LOVES to get involved in the details of our lives. He LOVES it when we talk about Him. He LOVES it when we TRUST Him. It brings, PEACE and COMFORT to us. It is a BEAUTIFUL thing to SEE God at work in our lives! Thank you, Lord! Love & Blessings!
