Sept 24 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  CROSS AND THE CROWN

Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

When an athlete competes in a race, he must keep his focus on the goal:  finishing the race and obtaining the prize.  During the race, the athlete must not allow himself to become distracted by the yells or applause of the crowd.  Just like the athlete, we must press through by keeping our minds on Jesus and not be swayed by the circumstances we face; they are but temporary.  In this race, we must press through because the weight of the glory exceeds our sufferings.  Therefore, let us hold on to Him who started the race, finished the race, and is the controller of the race.

Wallicia Colin

Sept 23 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  HOLINESS IN TRYING TIMES

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?  For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

Though we are not physically in our church building, we remain the Church of God through the Holy Ghost everywhere we go.  We have both the privilege and responsibility to glorify God through holy, pure and clean living before Him.  We are reminded in the scriptures to remain prayerful, to fast and worship God for He is our Creator.  Be encouraged today to continue in the teaching of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and stay connected in these difficult times.  Let us honor the Lord through our faith in Him.

Adria Dunn

Sept 22 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC

Genesis 22:14  “And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering:  so they went both of them together.”

Without the option of working from home, I went from working 40 hours a week to now working 40 hours every other week as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  Despite the cut in hours and bills that continue, I received a raise on my job and still full-time pay in the midst of this pandemic!  Today, I want to encourage someone whose source seems all but dried up.  Connect again with our great God-the true power source-through prayer, fasting, and reading His Word.  Let Him show you again that He remains your Provider! 

Virginia Ward

Sept 21 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  IS YOUR EAR TUNED?

Colossians 2:8 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”

The pandemic has propelled us into a tumultuous and chaotic season.  Many voices are proclaiming what God would have His people do!  John stated in Revelation 3:22, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”  The voice will not be in a boisterous wind, or in a violent shaking of the earth, or in a blazing fire out of control, but it will be a still small voice!  What do you hear?

Renee Wilson

Sept 20 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  I GOT THE POWER

2 Timothy 3:13-15 “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.  But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

As saints of God, our power source doesn’t come from lifting weights or excessively training and exercising.  It doesn’t come from a drug, steroid, or even having a balanced diet.  This power source comes from the infilling of the Holy Ghost (Acts 1:8, 2:4, 2:38) coupled with faith in God’s Word to grow thereby.  With this power, we walk in the wisdom of God, speaking life to situations, and having victory over all things.  Let us recognize this power that we have and make this declaration each morning, “WE GOT THE POWER!!!” 

Deron Barnes

Sept 19 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS

Matthew 28:20 “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Just before ascending to the Father in Heaven, the Lord Jesus commissioned his disciples to go and teach all nations.  As he promised his disciples, the Lord has promised us that no matter what difficult life circumstances we face, he would never leave us nor forsake us.  We are blood washed; we are more than a conqueror.  We have someone pouring strength, wisdom, and peace over our lives.  I pray that we never lose sight of this reality that we are truly loved by our Heavenly Father.

Claudia Blevins

Sept 18 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  DON’T GIVE UP, HE’S COMING BACK SOON

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:  Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”  

We can see clearly now that the coming of the Lord is near.  Never before have we witnessed a virus that has literally shut down so many activities and freedoms that we have come to enjoy.  All these things let us know that Jesus is coming back. Now, more than ever, the saints of God should stay connected to the power source. Let us remain connected to Him (the Ultimate Power) by staying full of the Holy Ghost, watching, praying, fasting, reading the Word of God and seeking His face every day.

Tammye Meria Cook

Sept 17 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  OUR DUTY AS SERVANTS OF GOD

I Peter 2:1-3 “Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, as newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:  If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”

Father, thank you for your unspeakable goodness, kindness, and the great sacrifice you made for us.  As we step out today, flood our minds with your guidance and your wisdom.  Help us to focus on your goodness and to see the good in others.  Let us thirst for your pure Word that we may obey and conform to your image.  May we forever have appetites to stay connected to you O God, our power source-Amen.

Brenda Jones

Sept 16 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE:  GUARDING THE CONNECTION

Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:  For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.”

God is calling for us to guard or watch over our hearts to protect, control, and maintain a connection with Him.  What we consume is important and should be continuously examined.  During this examination, ask yourself: will consuming this protect my heart and will this allow God to be in control of my life?  Ultimately, guarding our hearts is crucial to our spiritual survival because we need a clean heart in order to maintain connection to our source, Jesus Christ.  A clean heart leads to a clear, strong, and secure connection.

Mariah Cabbil

Sept 15 ~ STAYING CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE: HIS POWER IS THE REAL DEAL

John 15:7 “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”

I was disappointed and felt put off when my Daddy stopped repairing my car to make repairs for my sister. That Friday, I decided I had the power (Acts 1:8) to ask “The Father” to fix mine. Thinking about the parable of the mustard seed, I laid hands on my car, commanded it to start in the name of Jesus, then DROVE it to work. Upon returning home, I found out that the car should not have started or moved because of the parts and tools my dad had removed, disconnected, and left under the car!  When you ask, BELIEVE and TRUST in the Power of God because it is real and it WORKS!

Alene Cohill