July 3 ~ I HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR: WHAT GOD HAS FOR US IS OURS, BUT WE MUST POSSESS IT   

Deuteronomy 1:21 “Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee:  go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.”

What is God requiring of you in order to take possession of His promises? Are you listening, seeking, and obeying the Spirit of God? When the time came for Israel to possess the Promised Land, the vast majority of them succumbed to discouragement and fear.  But as Joshua and Caleb believed and obeyed God despite what they saw, let us have this same mind to lean and depend on God and grasp by faith the things He has promised.  Possess it!

Bernard Saddler, Jr.

July 2 ~ I HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR:  GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF US

Matthew 6:34 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow:  for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.  Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”

We have no reason to fear or fret.  God takes care of the birds and the lilies of the field.  So we know according to His Word that God will take care of us.  Just trust, have faith, and walk in His Word each day.

Sis. Ethel Wren

July 1 ~ I HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR:  THE HOLY GHOST IS YOUR PARACLETUS

Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee:  be not dismayed; for I am thy God:  I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

As saints of God, you do not have to walk in fear.  But to operate at such a level, you must have something in you to keep your heart from failing to fear.  The Holy Ghost is the prerequisite needed to provide an unshakable, unyielding faith in God.  I challenge you today to work the Holy Ghost that is in you, for it is your Paracletus (your Helper).  It will uphold and keep you despite any scare tactic the enemy may bring.

Pastor Michael Bender

In the midst of these unfortunate events in our world today, we still must remember that holiness is a requirement.  Be willing today to resist sin and turn away from anything that is not in the will of God.  Keep your mind on Him (who is Peace), and chase after Him.  Delight yourself in the Lord, focus your thoughts toward abiding in His presence, and sing praises unto Him.  Your praise will lift up your spirit, and there you will find peace.

LaPorsha Hill

Perfect peace is only achieved through much prayer, fasting, and studying God’s Word.  These are the fundamentals that will keep us equipped to gracefully handle anything that comes our way in any crisis or pandemic.  Like Paul encouraged the Philippian church to do what they had been taught, let’s continue to do what our Bishop Johnson, and Bishop Bender now instills in us.  With this new day that the Lord has given, let’s read a few extra verses of scripture and add a few more minutes in prayer.  As we do these things by faith, believe that “the God of peace shall be with you.”

Marsha Steele

Pictures of movie stars, singers, and pro-athletes line billboards in cities across the world, and many adoring fans follow their every move on Facebook and Instagram.  Yet, several of these celebrities and their fans share a secret:  264 million people in the world suffer from depression.  The world cannot offer peace, for it can only be found in God; He is the true source of peace.  If you desire to have a good life, both now and in the future, watch the actions of the upright.  Celebrity status and worldliness are temporal, but holy living and integrity will yield peace and joy on earth with eternal reward.         

Sham’Brial Pettway

Can you see Jesus beyond the babe in a manger, the carpenter’s son, or just one of the prophets?  While many in Jesus’ day chose to limit Him in their minds to just a man, the Apostle Peter through divine revelation, knew who Jesus was (Matthew 16:17).  He explained that grace and peace are multiplied through the knowledge of Jesus Christ.  We learn more and more about the Peacegiver when we learn how to approach Jesus.  Lazarus’ sister, Mary, demonstrated that in moments of grief and pain, perfect peace begins at the feet of Jesus.  (John 11: 32)

William Seldon