Question of the week

Question: "How can we recognize the voice of God?"

Answer: This question has been asked by countless people throughout the ages. Samuel heard the voice of God, but did not recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1-10). Gideon had a physical revelation from God, and he still doubted what he had heard to the point of asking for a sign, not once, but three times (Judges 6:17-22, 36-40). When we are listening for God's voice, how can we know that He is the one speaking? First of all, we have something that Gideon and Samuel did not. We have the complete Bible, the inspired Word of God, to read, study, and meditate on. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). When we have a question about a certain topic or decision in our lives, we should see what the Bible has to say about it. God will never lead us or direct us contrary to what He has taught or promised in His Word (Titus 1:2).

Second, to hear God's voice we must recognize it. Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). Those who hear God’s voice are those who belong to Him—those who have been saved by His grace through faith in the Lord Jesus. These are the sheep who hear and recognize His voice, because they know Him as their Shepherd and they know His voice. If we are to recognize God's voice, we must belong to Him.

Third, we hear His voice when we spend time in prayer, Bible study, and quiet contemplation of His Word. The more time we spend intimately with God and His Word, the easier it is to recognize His voice and His leading in our lives. Employees at a bank are trained to recognize counterfeits by studying genuine money so closely that it is easy to spot a fake. We should be so familiar with God’s Word that when God does speak to us or lead us, it is clear that it is God. God speaks to us so that we may understand truth. While God can speak audibly to people, He speaks primarily through His Word, and sometimes through the Holy Spirit to our consciences, through circumstances, and through other people. By applying what we hear to the truth of Scripture, we can learn to recognize His voice.

Christian One Liners

1. If God is your co-pilot - swap seats.
2. "Pray" is a four-letter word you can say anywhere - except in public schools.
3. Man's way leads to a hopeless end - God's way leads to an endless hope..
4. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
5. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.
6. To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
7. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma - but never let him be the period.
8. Don't put a question mark where God puts a period.
9. God grades on the cross, not the curve.
10. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the church for a facelift.
11. When praying, don't give God instructions - just report for duty.
12. God doesn't want shares of your life - He wants a controlling interest.
13. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.
14. We don't change God's message - His message changes us.
15. The church is prayer-conditioned.
16. When God ordains, He sustains.
17. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning.
18. Plan ahead - It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
19. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position.
20. Suffering with truth decay? Brush up on your Bible.
21. Exercise daily - walk with the Lord.
22. Coincidences happen when God chooses to remain anonymous.
23. Wisdom has two parts - 1) having a lot to say 2) not saying it.
24. Never give the devil a ride - he will always want to drive.
25. A clean conscience makes a soft pillow.
26. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.
27. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
28. He who angers you controls you.
29. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.
30. Give Satan an inch & he'll be a ruler.
31. Forbidden fruits create many jams.
32. Be ye fishers of men - you catch them & He'll clean them.
33. Deciding not to choose Jesus is still making a choice.
34. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

Bans a Killin - Louise Bennett

So yuh a de man me hear bout! Ah yuh dem seh dah teck Whole heap a English oat seh datyuh gwine kill dialec! Meck me get it straight, mas Charlie, For me no quite understand – Yuh gwine kill all English dialec Or jus Jamaica one? Ef yuh dah equal up wid English Language, den wha meck Yuh gwine go feel inferior when It come to dialec? Ef yuh cyaan sing 'Linstead Market' An 'Water come a me yeye’ Yuh wi haffi tap sing 'Auld lang syne’ An ‘Comin through de rye'. Dah language weh yuh proud a, Weh yuh honour an respec – Po Mas Charlie, yuh no know se Dat it spring from dialec! Dat dem start fi try tun language From de fourteen century - Five hundred years gawn an dem got More dialec dan we! Yuh wi haffi kill de Lancashire, De Yorkshire, de Cockney, De broad Scotch and de Irish brogue Before yuh start kill me! Yuh wi haffi get de Oxford Book A English Verse, an tear Out Chaucer, Burns, Lady Grizelle An plenty a Shakespeare! When yuh done kill 'wit' an 'humour', When yuh kill 'variety', Yuh wi haffi fine a way fi kill Originality! An mine how yuh dah read dem English Book deh pon yuh shelf, For ef yuh drop a 'h' yuh mighta Haffi kill yuhself!

Bible Verse of the Day

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”- Matthew 24:35

Changes God will Bring on the Earth

"He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore."- Revelation 21:4

"The lame one will climb up just as a stag does"- Isaiah 35:6

"The eyes of the blind ones will be opened" -Isaiah 35:5

"All those in memorial tombs will.......come out"- John 5:28, 29

 

"No resident will say: 'I am sick.'" - Isaiah 33:24

"There will come to be plenty of grain on the earth"- Psalm 72:16

Verse of the day

 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”- 2 Peter 3:9

Video of the day

I'm glad I know the peace-speaker... I serve a great Big Wonderful God.....the Sovereign Lord

Love Phrase of the Day

We spend precious hours 

fearing the inevitable. 

It would be wise to use that time

adoring our families,

cherishing

our friends and 

living our lives.

By Maya Angelou

 Sonny's Lettah
By: Linton Kwesi Johnson 

From Brixton Prison, Jebb Avenue London S.W. 2 Inglan

Dear mama

good day

I hope that when these few lines reach you they may

find you in the best of health

I doun know how to tell ya dis

for I did mek a solemn promise

to tek care a lickle Jim

an try mi bes fi look out fi him 

mama, I really did try mi bes

but none a di less

sorry fi tell ya seh, poor lickle Jim get arres 

it was de miggle a di rush hour

hevrybody jus a hustle and a bustle

to go home fi dem evenin shower

mi an Jim stan up waitin pon a bus

not causin no fuss

when all of a sudden a police van pull up

out jump tree policemen

de whole a dem carryin baton

dem walk straight up to me and Jim

one a dem hold on to Jim

seh dem tekin him in

Jim tell him fi leggo a him

for him nah do nutt'n

and 'im nah t'ief, not even a but'n

Jim start to wriggle

de police start to giggle 

mama, mek I tell you wa dem do to Jim?

mek I tell you wa dem do to 'im? 

Dem thump him him in him belly and it turn to jelly

Dem lick 'im pon 'im back and 'im rib get pop

Dem thump him pon him head but it tough like lead

Dem kick 'im in 'im seed and it started to bleed 

Mama, I jus couldn't stan up deh, nah do nuttin' 

So mi jook one in him eye and him started fi cry

me thump him pon him mout and him started fi shout

me kick him pon him shin so him started fi spin

me hit him pon him chin an him drop pon a bin

- an crash, an dead 

More policman come dung

dem beat me to the grung

dem charge Jim fi sus 

dem charge mi fi murdah 

mama, doan fret

doan get depress an downhearted

be of good courage

till I hear from you

I remain

Your son,
Sonny

From Brixton Prison

Song of the day

Just something to bless your hearts on such a wonderful day.. May God richly bless all my loyal readers.....

Trust in the Lord

It's easy to say "In God we trust,"

When life is radiant and fair,

But the test of faith is

only found

When there are brudens to bear.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in thee. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust without a fear. What can flesh do to me? -Pslam 56:3,4

Today learn to profit from your losses. It's no big deal to capitalize on gains....it is noteworthy to advance after setbacks..

How often should we Worship?

Hey guys please participate in the poll about worship which is located on the top right hand side of the page. Also Look out for a post on "Worship" very soon......

God Bless
Criskels

On the wings of prayer
Our burdens take flight-
Our load of care
Becomes bearably light.



Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22

Strength For The Journey

When you know Jesus, you're continually refreshed. Even when you are most weary, God will come to you, He'll gently carry you when you can't walk on your own.
"If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful" -2 Timothy 2:13

Jamaican Poems

Social Climbing- by Louise Bennett

Shet up yuh mout an tap de nize!
Yu tink yuh grievance strong
Because yuh never get de chance
Fi jine de dress-puss gang?

Stop jump an kick an bawl an gwaan
Like Chigger-fly dah bite yuh
Yuh hooda tun big poppy show
Ef dem did go invite yuh!

For yuh no got no scissors-tail-
Coat an top hat fi wear,
An de waistcoat grampa dead lef
Nyamy-nyamy up an tear!

Moresoever, koo yuh head top
How it shape like big seed pear!
Wha yu tink yuh hooda favour
Eena dem-deh kine a gear?
A no piaw-piaw tings did outa
Big church Sunday mawnin gawn.
Me never see more nose-veil
An han-stockin from me bawn!

Church yard wasa play dress circle.
It was jus like dress parade --
More plastic boot an jersey frock!
More embroidery an braid!

All de mout-dem dah put awn de
scritchy-scrutchy high class walk!
All de foot-dem dah try out de
Scripsy-scroopsy high class walk!

When de breeze dah meck fi blow weh hat,
Gloves han pon head dah cotch it;
Nose veil dah tickle up nose, an
Glove finger-dem dah scratch it!

Yuh waan see Matty Walla-lef
An Mary Halfa-brick
Wid Sweetie Charles dah roll him eye
An wheel him walkin stick!

So stop shoot off yuh mout bout bout how
Parson did out fi spite yuh,
An calm yuhself an praise de Lawd
Dem never did invite yuh!
Ay ya yie!

Nothing but Goodness

Are you in the midst of a difficult situation?
When you have doubts or fears, remember that God is filled with goodness. No matter what the trial, take your heartache to Him. Let Him fill you with his goodness!

"The Lord is Just! He is my rock!
There is nothing but goodness in him!"- Psalm 92:15

Do you know your Identity in Christ?

On Wednesday March 3rd 2010 I did a post on our Identity in Christ. It is very important as Christians to know who we are in Christ, with this knowledge we can know the level of authority we have in him. Below is a continuation of the prior post.

We are:

17. Continually filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
18. Healed by the stripes of Jesus and free from pain in our body.
19.Standing and acting on the truth of God's Word.
20.Speaking words of faith, which edify and minister grace to the hearer.
21.An Ambassador for Christ Jesus and we are led by the Holy Spirit.
22. Walking by faith and not by sight.
23.A partaker of God's divine nature and have escaped the corruption of the world.
24.Always triumphant in Christ Jesus.
25.The salt of the earth, the light of the world.
26. Victorious over the evil one.
27. Far from oppression and fear; and terror shall not come near us.
28. Physical and mental strength and ability over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means harm us.
29. A tree of righteousness which yields much fruit and we are always prospering.
30. Free from anxiety and care.
31. Strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

The responsibility is now ours to confess these daily over our lives and to become ready to receive all the blessing of the kingdom.

Song of the day

Videos of the day

Normally in the video of the day slot I only post one vid but these two are good. A friend of mine did this shoot.... thumbs up to you O.C...I was actually at this shoot, had mad fun.... "FIVE TENORS" FATHER HO LUNG AND FRIENDS. Hope y'all enjoy.

The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus



Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

Qualifications

• I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)
• I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)
• I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)
• I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)
• The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)

Occupational Background

• I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49).
• I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
• My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)

Skills Work Experiences

• Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).
• I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).
• Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

Educational Background

• I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).
• In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).
• My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).
• I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).

Major Accomplishments

• I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26).
• I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
• I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15).
• I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
• There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

References

• Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance

In Summation
Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15).

Send this resume to everyone you know, you never know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!

• I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26).
• I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
• I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15).
• I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
• There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

Have we stopped share the word of God?

THE POEM

I knelt to pray but not for long, I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work For bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer, And jumped up off my knees.

My Christian duty was now done My soul could rest at ease..... All day long I had no time To spread a word of cheer No time to speak of Christ to friends, They'd laugh at me I'd fear.

No time, no time, too much to do, That was my constant cry, No time to give to souls in need But at last the time, the time to die.

I went before the Lord, I came, I stood with downcast eyes. For in his hands God held a book; It was the book of life. God looked into his book and said, 'Your name I cannot find, I once was going to write it down... But never found the time.

Have you stopped to share the word of God ? Each day as Christians we go about doing our daily activities but we have never stopped to share the Gospel with a friend or a colleague. In doing so we have failed to Carry out our purpose. We should always aim to win souls that are lost for the lord . Spreading the Gospel and ensuring that all the people we associate ourselves with on a daily basis or occasionally hears about the lord and the goodness of his love is something that we as Christians are obligated to. This should not be seen or viewed as an activity but as a lifestyle because we were created to serve God in all areas of our lives.

Patois Thursdays

Back to Africa - By Louise Bennett

Back to Africa, Miss Mattie?
You no know wha you dah seh?
You haf fe come from somewhe fus
Before you go back deh!

Me know say dat you great great great
Granma was African,
But Mattie, doan you great great great
Granpa was Englishman?

Den you great granmader fader
By you fader side was Jew?
An you granpa by you mader side
Was Frenchie parlez-vous?

But de balance a you family,
You whole generation,
Oonoo all barn dung a Bun Grung-
Oonoo all is Jamaican!

Den is weh you gwine, Miss Mattie?
Oh, you view de countenance,
An between you an de Africans
Is great resemblance!

Ascorden to dat, all dem blue-yeye
White American
Who-fa great granpa was Englishman
Mus go back a Englan!

What a debil of a bump-an-bore,
Rig-jig an palam-pam
Ef de whole worl start fe go back
Whe dem great granpa come from!

Ef a hard time you dah run from
Tek you chance! But Mattie, do
Sure a whe you come from so you got
Somewhe fe come back to!

Go a foreign, seek you fortune,
But no tell nobody say
You dah go fe seek you homelan,
For a right deh so you deh!

Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Do you Know your Indentity in Christ ?

WE ARE:

1. A new Creation in Christ Jesus.
2.God's workmanship, Created to do good works which God has prepared for us.
3. Heir of God and joint heir with Christ Jesus.
4.The righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Reigning in life by Christ Jesus through the of grace and the gift of righteousness.
5. A Royal priesthood, a holy nation, a person for God's own possession.
6. Free from condemnation and the spirit of fear.
7. Conquerors and world over-comers.
8. BLESSED WITH EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING.
9. Free from want and lack, for God has liberally supplied our every need.
10. A branch of the vine and we bear much fruit.
11. A temple of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in us.
12. We are indwelt by the Greater one and we have overcome the evil one.
13. REDEEMED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW!!!
14. Prospering and exceeding abundant health as our soul is prospering.
15. Created in righteousness and true holiness.
16. Steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the lord.
(will be continued in next post)




Believers know who you are and where you stand in Jesus Christ. Do not allow anyone to dictate who you are... know for where you stand.. Seek God for yourself and claim the power you have in him. Have a personal relationship with him daily and most importantly BE A TRUE WORSHIPER!!!!

Deep In Love with you

Read

Deep In Love With You Lyrics

here.

Sitting at Your feet is where I want to be
I'm home when I am here with You
Ruined by Your grace, enamored by Your gaze
I can't resist the tenderness in You

I'm deep in love with You, Abba Father
I'm deep in love with You, Lord
My heart, it beats for You, precious Jesus
I'm deep in love with You Lord

Humbled and amazed that You would call my name
I never have to search again
There's a deep desire that's burning like a fire
To know You as my closest friend

Lord, my redeemer, Your blood runs through my veins
My love for You is deeper than it was yesterday
I enter through the curtain, parted by Your grace
Oh, Your the lover of my soul

Kevin Downswell

Weeping endures for a night but Joy comes in the Morning

Rise again

Shaggy has done it once again... this a nice song it speaks to my heart and soul...
Tribute from the Caribbean to Haiti.

Kindness

If you stop to be kind,
You must Swerve
Often from your path.
By Mary Well


AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING:
FOR IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP, IF WE FAINT NOT
GALATIONS 6:9

If you wonder why you Struggle

God wants us to be like Jesus. We are predestined to be conformed to the image of God's Son (Romans 8:29). We are far more useful to God if we learn to put on God's strength while we still have enemies to face. When we go to be with the Lord, we will never have to face another enemy, as far as I understand Scripture. Its now that we need strength! But to be strong, we need to draw strength upon the Lord. But there will be a struggle.

"We wrestle ... against principalities and powers" (Ephesians 6:12). There's no victory without a fight. But you were born with royal blood of a son of God, born to win. "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4). You have the genetic code from God to be an absolute champion. All you have to do is feed that new life God gave you, and exercise it, by God's grace. That nature has the nature and the potential of God. All things are possible to him who believes (Mark 9:23), but God has given to you a measure of faith (Romans 12:3) ... so use it. Don't listen to the lies of the devil any longer.

Its time to identify with that new man in Christ and not with the weak carnal man who is a slave to the influences of this world. "As a man thinks in his heart so he is" (Proverbs 23:7). You have the power to think of yourself as a new person in Christ, as victorious and as strong. And even if you want to confess how weak you are, remember the Scripture that says, "Let the weak say I am strong!".

Perhaps the strength we gain through struggles in this life will be part of our eternal capacity in God! A worm in a cocoon, as it develops into a butterfly, must struggle and use its wings, trying to break out of the cocoon. In this way, it develops the strength it needs to fly. If one tries to help the developing butterfly out by breaking the cocoon, the butterfly will fall to the ground and die. In the same way, our God does love us, so He will not "break the cocoon" that seems to be hemming us in. He wants us to use our faith. There is a fight of faith, but God is the one who gives us the strength from within to overcome.

In the eyes of Jesus there is the revelation of one who has faced the worst that anyone can know, and come out absolutely victorious. Now Jesus lives in us. Just believe that He lives in you, and you will have power to do what you thought you never could.

I hope these words bring strength to your weaknesses.