The Greek word for "lifted" is hupso-o -- "to elevate." To "lift up" is to "draw attention to," "make obvious," "make visible" in comparison to other objects of faith. We have all been brainwashed that we must be tolerant, and don't offend anybody! That’s not according to scripture. Jesus was always offending the Pharisees. NewsFlash: DON’T WATER JESUS DOWN!

Christianity won't work without its key ingredient -- Jesus Christ (Raw, Pure, Unadulterated!) He must be lifted up – made visible, drawn attention to, exalted to the proper place, shown as Superior and needful. So, let me ask you…. Who are you lifting up? Take a listen

Some clips from the book of Spiritually Isolated with Paraclete. Sacred writings in the secret closet. Holy Spirit is wanting to commune with us, but do we have time? Take a listen

I don’t care what may come or go, but just know, everything’s going to be alright!! God is still in control. God still has us in the palm of His hands! Just make that your declaration, “ everything’s going to be alright”

Jeremiah 31 declares, the comfortable words for the encouragement of the captives, assuring them that God would in due time restore them and their children to their own land, and make them a great and happy nation again, especially by sending them the Messiah, in whose kingdom and grace many of these promises were to have their full accomplishment.

I. They shall be restored to peace and honour in abundance

II. Their sorrow for the loss of their children shall be at an end

III. They shall repent of their sins, and God will graciously accept them in their repentance

IV. They shall be multiplied and increased, both their children and their cattle, and not be cut off and diminished as they had been.

V. God will renew His covenant with them, and enrich it with spiritual blessings.

VI. These blessings shall be secured to generations after them, even to the spiritual seed of Israel for ever

VII. A rebuilt nation

All these exceedingly great and precious promises were firm foundations of hope and full fountains of joy to the poor captives; and with faith ….we can apply them to our lives as well

Remember to lift your children in prayer daily!! God has given us power and authority over the enemy but we have to open our mouths. Make sure you are in right standing so there’s nothing hindering your prayer to God. He made us a promise to never leave us nor forsake us! Don’t you break covenant. Take a listen

The sad condition and consequences of a fruitless vine with its worthless wood refers not only to unbelieving Israel, but to fruitless Christians as well. The Lord Jesus said that He is the true Vine and Christians are the branches. As in Ezekiel’s parable, the branches of the true Vine are expected to bear fruit. Fruit in the Christian life is much more than effective Christian service - it is primarily effective growth in Christian character. The well-known fruit of the Spirit should be seen on the branches of the true Vine—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22). Let’s ask ourselves - how is God’s harvest in my life?

Sadly, there are many such people today. Some are even involved in Christian ministry. These are the weeds in our Lord’s parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13). The weeds look like wheat, but they are really unbelievers when it comes to their hearts. The Lord said that in the judgment at the end of the age these false professors would be “pulled up and burned” (Matthew 13:40-42). And remember what Jesus said about people like this at the coming judgment: “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” (Matthew 7:22-23).

God desires to see spiritual fruit in the lives of His people. As fruitless branches of a vine are useless and must be removed, so fruitless branches in the spiritual realm are useless and will reap the consequences of unbelief. God has no room for worthless wood. He wants to produce a harvest of righteousness!

Paul's perspective is that our present sufferings are not even worth holding up in comparison with the glories that will be revealed in us. Paul is not glossing over the enormous pain, physical and emotional, that comes with human existence. Instead, he is elevating the much more enormous glory to come. Paul experienced: hunger, thirst, danger, imprisonment, torture, and persecution. And yet, he says all of that suffering cannot compare to the glories that will be revealed at some future time to saved believers as God's heirs with Christ. Truly, those endless glories must be incomprehensibly wonderful, satisfying, and meaningful.

Nevertheless, without Christ, we could never participate in God's glory because of our sin. In Christ, as God's fully adopted heirs, we will fully experience His glory forever.

Love transcends all time. God’s love can feed us forever. Take a deep breath and close your eyes, even placing your hand over your heart. That was the first sign of love. You are here for a purpose!! Receive the caring and agape love now. Take a listen

We live in a world of sin, suffering, and death, Paul seeks to encourage us by the glory which shall be revealed in us!

Though the sufferings may be very difficult, the glory will be eternally better than what we are now experiencing in this evil world. The great news: we will behold a new body and live in a new world with our Heavenly Father. We can almost consider it as a down payment on our heavenly reward …..that shall be given to us ….who eagerly look forward to His appearing!

Love is an attribute of God. Love is a core aspect of God’s character, His Person. God’s love is in no sense in conflict with His holiness, righteousness, justice, or even His wrath. All of God’s attributes are in perfect harmony. Everything God does is loving, just as everything He does is just and right. God is the perfect example of true love. Amazingly, God has given those who receive His Son Jesus as their personal Savior the ability to love as He does, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

C.L. shares an insert from her book “Allowing my heart to beat differently. Even though we shouldn’t have to question love… no one should have to question our love as children of God. Take a listen and share. Correction: preaching at 5181 County home road @10:30a. Books can be order on Amazon or www.crcinternationalministries.com