JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Whose Children Are We?

There are those of us who are really good at lying! Not only are we well adapted to stubbornly denying the truth, but we have lied so much and so good that we have made our lies seem as if they were truth! This reveals who our real father is. Untruths cause division, spreads disorder, puts brother against brother, and finally lies can kill both by word and by deed. Folks, the lies that we so easily live in, live with and thrive in truly reveals who our true father is...the devil. Yes, it is the devil who is the father of all lies.

Is not the work of the deceiver and murderer all around us? We see his work in our communities and neighborhoods where homes are torn apart by lies. We see it in our streets where violence has become so rampant that it has become the norm...to the point that when we turn on the television, it is not surprising at all to hear of drug crimes, murder, arson and other violent acts against our own communities. Even more disturbing is that the division that is caused by lying is not only in the community, neighborhoods and in the streets, but you can find the same in the church! Let's be truthful, YES, the church knows where the bad areas of town are, we know who the dealers are, the prostitutes, the swindlers and the thieves because they are oftentimes in our very own community; yes even the community in which our churches are located. The lie here is our ignoring and even denying the true underlying issue with these issues...the devil is busy and unchallenged! We pray for ourselves but seldom for the liberation of the prostitute while they are living in that profession...no, we sit back and wait for them to come to the church. It is seen when we avoid areas of town that we know are "shady", yet we get into the church house and pray for mission funds and mission opportunities...avoiding the mission that needs to take place in our own neighborhoods. Again, lies are not only spoken untruths, but they are also revealed by our deeds and our ignoring the problem aides the deterioration of our very own society.

Who is really in charge here and whose children are we? 

In the Gospel of John, chapter 8 (listed below), Jesus is confronting the Jews who say that they are Abraham's children. In essence, Jesus is telling them that by their claim, they are living an illusion. Jesus begins to clear up the misconceptions the Jews had about their ancestry. The Jews were clinging to the illusion that they are the spiritual children of Abraham because he is their physical father. Do we say similar things to try to establish our own spiritual credentials? We are either Methodist, Baptist or Catholic or it was our family who constructed the church or that we were here when the church was founded. Jesus simply asks in verse 39 why are they not doing the works of Abraham if they are his children.

Jesus says that they are so far left of being Abraham's children that they will not even listen to Jesus' words. Jesus tells them the truth, but His word has no place in them. It goes even deeper...because of the darkness in them (and in us), not only will they not hear the truth, they will not even believe it!

We have to be on task and do the work of our Father, The Lord God who is in heaven. If we are not about our Heavenly Father's business, then whose children are we? 

Jesus said  to them, “You do the deeds of your father." Then they said to Him, "We were not born of fornication; we have one Father--God." Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God's words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God." (John 8:41-47 NKJV)

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - God SO LOVES the World

Because of this fact there are some things we need to know.

God's grace will take you from the streets to the Altar. God's love will take you from running and hiding to your knees where you will find rest for your soul. God's mercy will deliver you from the dungeons of life to the Kingdom of God. God's Word will guide you through the wilderness and will be a light for your journey in this dark world.

I felt this morning that I needed to get this to someone going through times of doubt and confusion. Don't be fooled or duped by this life by thinking that God doesn't love you.

For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. (John 3:16 AMP)

GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD AND GOD SO LOVES YOU!!!

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - He's Coming Back. Have you NOT YET Believed?

Lots and lots of interest last night surrounding the Blood Moon. I received text messages and Facebook private messages from those who were concerned over the prophecies of the Blood Moon.

My response, I'm already in bed, I'll hit you back on tomorrow. Cold? No. Conceded? I am not. Not Worried, not concerned and not freaking out...EXACTLY!

You see, I have already received The Promise of eternal life. I already have The Gift of The Blessed Holy Spirit. My name has already been written in The Lamb's Book of Life. I am, have been and shall ever be cleansed by The Blood of Jesus Christ. I have become a part of The Kingdom, I am a son of The Most High God, I am a heir, I am blessed, I am highly favored, I am safe and I AM SAVED.

Yes, I slept well last night and had The Lord came back and cracked the sky, I would bow down in worship and praise Him for His return...yes, a return that those who are in Christ are waiting for with great expectation. This place is not my home, I'm only here temporarily.

Today would be a great day for you to put away your fears and for you to quit gambling with your eternal resting place. Contrary to popular opinions, you don't have time "later" to make your decision. Today is the time to decide because tomorrow may very well be to late.

For the time [has arrived] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will [be] the end of those who do not respect or believe or obey the good news (the Gospel) of God? And if the righteous are barely saved, what will become of the godless and wicked? (1 Peter 4:17-18 AMP)

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Walking with Jesus!

I take Tucker (my puppy), for a walk around the neighborhood each morning. I bought my wife and I Fitbits so that we can begin to improve and manage our health while walking. We find satisfaction with the results on some days, but on others we feel disappointed with our walk because we didn't put forth the desired effort.

This is common to so many of us in life. There are times when we are doing really well and we relish in our daily walk. But there are also times when we get tired and we give up and become distraught and disappointed. We tend to become overly concerned with the distance, the terrain and life's obstacles. We get put off by the weather, weariness and lack of motivation (life's conditions).

Yes we can be put off sometimes by the calculations displayed on our Fitbit, but I've learned by reading, trusting and believing in God's Word that no matter how far and no matter how much walking that I can log in this world, that it truly doesn't compare to the walk that I have with Christ Jesus.

You see, there was a time in my life when the storms in my life were raging out of control and the boat that I thought would carry me through began to breakaway and capsize, that I had to step out on faith and walk to the only One who could both control me and the storm! I never truly walked until I heard The Lord say, "Come" and I took Him at His Word and I walked!

Now about my walk with Jesus:

• I'm never disappointed
• I'm never unmotivated
• I'm never dissatisfied
• I'm never deterred
• I'm ALWAYS encouraged
• I'm ALWAYS at peace
• I'm ALWAYS on the path
• I never walk alone
• I never grow weary
• I never give in, give up or turn back

Like Peter who got out of the boat and to this very day remains the only man to have walked on water; I too have been taken to greater Greats and I too have walked and shall continue to walk in places, in lives and in situations that I could have never even imagined that I would walk!

Today, step out of that thing that can't and won't hold you any longer and walk to Jesus. He wants not only to Save you, but He wants to give you a new walk!

I can't wait to join you on The Journey of Faith. Let's walk together!


And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. (Matthew 14:28-29 NKJV)

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Today is a good day to be GREAT!

Greatness is displayed when we forsake our own motives and ambitions for the good that we can do for another. I truly believe that each one of us can achieve greatness during our day by helping another with the abundance of what we have. I'm not necessarily talking about material things, but our time and attention given to another in their time of need goes a long way. However, for those of us who have been blessed with material things, perhaps we would even share with one who is not as fortunate at the moment.  A warm blanket and a warm coat goes a long way for the upcoming drop in temperatures.

God has blessed each of us in a special way so that we may in-turn bless another. I try my best to share my blessing of encouragement each day with all who will accept it.  I may not be passing out financial blessings, coats or blankets, but I do share out of the abundance of encouragement that I have. If we each shared what we have been blessed with then we can be certain that we have made a great difference in the live of someone else.

The reward for being great is to see the great in someone else!  Since you are great, help someone else achieve greatness and if not greatness, help them achieve better and if not better, help them be content.  Whatever may be your level of activity in the life of another today, know that whatever little bit you have to put into it that God will take your little and make it GREAT!!


Today is a good day to be GREAT

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Hey, What's "that" in your hand?

Why do we underestimate ourselves? Do you know that your entire life has been a time of preparation for what God has Called you to be? That very thing that you have used and counted on to get you through some stuff, that very thing that you do without having to put much thought into it...it just comes to you naturally, and that thing that you use and rely on to help you overcome obstacles and tough situations just about every time a situation happens. Yeah, it's "that" thing; "that" gift; "that" significant, special, talented, reliable, undeniable thing that is your signature/go to thing that you already possess that makes you uniquely you!  It is "that" thing...yeah, that's it, right there already in your hand!! 

God wants to use what you already have to do great things for the Kingdom of God. He wants you to use that computer to not only collect and reflect data, but to reach people in every nation, every state, every city, every community and in every home with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He wants for you to sing out loud, in public places, in church houses, in neighborhoods and at events to glorify His name. He wants you to reach, preach and teach His loving kindness and forgiveness on the airwaves, on streaming video, CDs, using a microphone, a megaphone and even a cell phone.  He wants us to stop minimizing what we already possess.  He wants us to understand that what we already have is made powerful and can do miraculous things when we use what we have for His purpose.

So again, What's "that" in your hand? Now take that same thing and lay it before the Lord and watch Him bless it to do marvelous things for those around you...things that will bless others, free others and lead others to God. Yes, you are exactly who God needs to send to those who are being held captive by the schemes and the trickery of this world.


Then Moses said, "What if they will not believe me or listen to what I say? For they may say, 'The LORD has not appeared to you.'" The LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A staff." Then He said, "Throw it on the ground." So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it. But the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand and grasp it by its tail"—so he stretched out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand — "that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you." (Exodus 4:1-5 NASB)

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Sin is Forbidden

Remember that sin is not bad because it's forbidden, but that it's forbidden because it's bad.

So wise is the person who understands this principle, stays as far away from that which you know will hurt not only yourself, but those who are around you...especially, your family.