Many good things can result from the trials and temptations we face. One great result, if we allow it, is that we are being conformed into the image of Christ if we respond patiently without anger, blaming others, etc.

"Thou art worthy" for Thou was slain and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood and hast made us unto our God kings and priests! The voices came forth from ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands!"

Our soul needs a revival of joy, the joy that Jesus promised. John 15:11 "Jesus said: These things I have spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full!" Sometimes we evaluate happiness with joy, but the joy Jesus gives supersedes any other kind of happiness because it lasts, it never fades, it is always available to us if we will receive it!

When our Nation Celebrates a Holiday, we can always see a Spiritual Opportunity. The Awesome Freedom that God has given to us in our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ! Today we honor our God-minded forefathers who set in motion a nation whose motto is ”In God we Trust” – We are One Under God! We also honor every man and every women that has gone to battle for the Freedom we have in our Country.

The phrase "Upright in Heart" refers to the godly person being one who is unbending and standing straight up for the Lord and for His Word. Straight up in their lives, unbending in their convictions, unwavering in their Christian conduct and faith. Josh. 1:7 "Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest."

Today's message is about a Father, our heavenly Father which found a young man who loved Him, walked in His statutes and made sacrifices and offerings unto Him. God gave Solomon a dream about the time he had arrived at kingship.

Our first response to an attack of the enemy/satan is to do what the King did to David, He tried to put on the amour of the day to protect David. The world’s way will never conquer, what we need is the Amour of God! It may look like we are in an “unmatched” battle. We must not be like King Saul and respond with “dismay and great fear!” Let us be reminded of David’s first response as He faced the giant/enemy! “Who is this Philistine/enemy that he should defy the armies of the Living God!”

1– God is furious with sin 2– The Lord is Good 3– We have a Strong Hold in the day of trouble 4– He knows us when we Trust in Him!

Everyone is vying for Acceptance ... O the power of God’s Word: “He has Accepted us in the Beloved, the family of God!” As Accepted in Christ, we are part of the Kingdom of God – and hear what the Kingdom of God houses – “For the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but Righteousness, and Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost. For He that in these things serveth Christ is Acceptable to God, and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for Peace, and things wherewith one may edify another!” – Rom. 14:17-19

Today we look at the assistance, the help of our God as we journey through this life that He has given to us. It is important to remember that in the midst of God's fury of sin, He continues to love us. We find assistance, that is help many times in the scriptures. Isaiah the prophet tells us, "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." O the blessings of His assistance!

“The sea obeys His command, the mountains quake, the hills melt, and the earth burns at His Presence!” His Word says: “Who can abide in the fierceness of His Anger?” This is a strong lesson that declares the heart of our Lord! It restores an awesome fear of the Lord” who loves His People, sent His Son, in our time, and allows His Love to suppress His Anger at a rebellious nation. Yet we will see this glorious fact: “He knoweth them that Trust in Him! To them “The Lord is Good, and He is a Strong Hold in the time of trouble!”