Be Hoopoe

Let your heart be glad and seek new mana from heaven daily so that that lord of all creation can establish you in the faith and equip you with what is needed each day of your journey back to him. 

Let your trust in God and your relationship with Christ continue to grow as you seek his face and righteousness. Many things come our way to test our faith and trust but remember that these things are to become part of our testimony to the goodness of our God.  We are to use these victories as memorials to his faithfulness to us personally. So, when the next situation comes we have built experience in his mercy and graces towards us.  

Many around the world are being persecuted for the causes and the name of Christ Jesus and have given their lives and have become witnesses and martyrs of the faith.  We do not know why some are sacrificed but we do know that all of us are bought with a price and that is with the precious blood of Jesus. Now our lives are not our own but his to do whatever seems good in his plan for us.  This also is martyrdom to die to self in order to live for Christ.  Whatever the path that is ordained for you understand and be encouraged that a crown of life is prepared for those who endure to the end of their physical life. 

As situations and disorder increases it will be difficult to understand why many of these things must come to pass.  Remember that the sins of a nation has consequences as do the consequences of individuals.  Many have turned to the things of the world and world systems for their needs and their identity.  We are in a commercialized society where satisfactions is not found for must as they continue to strive for more and more, these people are not at rest or being thankful for the things that they have or thankful to God for the blessings that he has provided in their lives. We are entering a time where riches will not save or keep one secure only right living and relationship with the God of all creation. 

Deliverance from our enemies may come in many forms, sometimes its removal from the environment, often it is the removal of the situation, and sometimes it’s the removal of people who are the cause of the trouble.  There are also times we are removed from the sting of the situation while we remain in the storm for a season.  Regardless of how our Lord decides we are to be assured that he will bring deliverance in the way that will work the best for our salvation and maturity. 

We must strive always to be found faithful in the things of God. It is our faithfulness and consistency that will help us to overcome the things of the world and give us the strength to cling to the Lord. Exercise you faith in self-control and consistency these will help to in becoming mature in the faith and reliable to the Lord and to those he has placed in your life. 

We are raised up to help other in their time of need and to aid those who can not help themselves. Many of us have been placed in key positions to defend those who are being oppressed, mistreated, and attacked without cause.  We are to become the voice of those who cannot speak fluently in the way that many require to be heard. We are not to sit by while evil is conducted around us without doing our part to eliminate it when it is in our control and power to do so. If we choose to remain in silence and lack of action it will be counted to us as sin. 

Our God is rich in Mercy towards us let us reach out a receive his mercy while it is freely given and while we can reap it’s many benefits. Harden not your hearts and turn to him so that you can benefit from his salvation. 

Let our lives be a living testimony to the God we Serve. Our lifestyle and our conduct is one of our greatest witnesses to those around us. A witness that is not of perfection but of grace and mercy as we are being matured in our faith and shaped during our journey. 

Blessed are those who have deep respect, love, and honor for the Lord.  These attributes are produced from forming a solid relationship with our Christ and Savior. As we learn of him and seek his face, we become closer to him and begin our own personal relationship that is unique to who we are and who we are to him. As we learn of him and follow his commandments, we begin to understand his love for us and desire to do his will on earth.  This desire helps us to walk upright and produce the fruits of the Holy Ghost.