Tag: resurrection

Good Morning Sunshine, Welcome To A New Monday!

2 Corinthians 4:13-14 ~ “It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, [14] because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself.”

Numbers 6:25-26 ~  “The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: [26] The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”

It’s a brand-new day, the Monday after Resurrection Sunday, it’s a Monday that you have never seen before, sure you have seen other Monday’s before, but not this one, April 1, 2024, and you will never see this same day again! Now what are you going to do on this brand-new day? You do know that thing that bothered you yesterday, is gone, it didn’t follow you into today, for His Mercy and Peace is New every day, and for proof of your new day, He is going to shine His countenance upon you because He got up and now you can get up! Because He Rose, you can rise up into this new and beautiful day!

It’s a new morning, Easter is now past, I’m sure that you experienced a great Easter Sunday. So, what does the Resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to your day-to-day life? So many people will move on from Easter and see Monday as another ordinary day, unaware of the significance of all that you heard the previous day. Do you want to know why I say this, it’s because of what you do. You will pick up on Monday, where you left off on Thursday, you continue to fight sin in your own strength, and you think the meaning of life lies somewhere outside God’s provision in Christ and battle a nagging fear of death. The resurrection fades into the noise of your life making no discernible impact. Let’s not make the same mistake again this Monday.

Praise God, for today for Jesus Power, Sovereignty and Authority over death has taken place, Thank You! Thank Him for saving your soul. He gave you the greatest gift ever given (II Corinthians 9:15), the gift of salvation and an everlasting relationship with your Almighty God. Today, your new grace and new mercy will help you accomplish what you need to accomplish, and today will be your best day ever! For God says don’t worry about tomorrow for it will take care of itself, (Matthew 6:34), just concentrate on today and have faith in Him! He got you!

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ gives you hope! It’s what oxygen is for your lungs, and hope is the meaning of for your life. As the human organism is dependent on oxygen, so is your life dependent on its supply for hope! Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy hath begotten you again into a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. There is Hope! Your hope is not in your own ability, or in your goodness, or in your physical strength, but your hope is instilled into you by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Because of what Jesus did on yesterday, you should have hope for a better today and tomorrow. I want you to know this one thing, Jesus’ face is shining upon you, and He will be gracious to you, He will lift up His countenance upon you and give thee peace.”

Let’s Pray:
Father, thank You! Father, this morning I will put all my trust and confidence in You. Father my hope is in You, you are my Resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! May I never despair, as I remember Your triumph and love and gift of hope! Father, I pray that You will accomplish Your purpose in me today. Father, thank You for Your Grace and Mercy today. Thank You for never giving up on me and being consistent and constant. Father, please continue the good work that You have begun in me for Your Glory, for I know that Your Word and love will last long after this day because it’s never ending or changing, Your love is forever! In the Name of Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…
Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! Do You Really Believe?

John 11:40-42 NIV ~ “Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” [41] So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. [42] I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”

We have all read and re-read the story of when Lazarus died and what and how Mary and Martha felt about it. They knew Jesus loved him and they sent for Him, and they believed that their brother would not have died if Jesus would have been there. And when Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, He didn’t move right of way, as a matter of fact He stayed two additional days where He was. Jesus did not get there on time, according to what man thinks, but know this, God’s timing is not your time and Lazarus died. Jesus told His disciples that He was glad about it for their sake, so that they may believe. (It’s like us, somebody can tell you what happened, and you may or may not believe it, but you will believe it when you see it with your own eyes, it’s something when you see something for yourself) John 11:15!

And when Martha heard that Jesus was near, she went out to meet Him. She said if you would have been here, he would not have died. Jesus told her that he would rise again and then He asked her a question, Do You Believe? She said yes, she knew He was the One and that Lazarus would be rise again in heaven, she believed but she really didn’t believe! (Oh, but when you see it with your own eyes, you will believe!)   

Then Martha went and got Mary, Jesus was asking for her, and she went and fell at His feet and said, if You would have been there, my brother would not have died. I’m sure that if you were in Martha and Mary’s place you would have felt the same way, only if Jesus would have only come earlier, he would still be alive. (What do you need to come back alive) They knew that Jesus had the power to heal, and they just didn’t understand why He didn’t show up when they needed Him. (Have you ever felt that way?) Jesus always has a greater plan, He knew that there would be grief by His not going to heal Lazarus right away, but His plan would cause more to truly see Him and all of the Glory of God! You must trust God’s Word and timing even when you don’t see it! Jesus wants you to see His Glory in its fullest!

You have to wait on God, and I know waiting might not be your thing, but it is the best thing! (Psalm 25:5!) I know that you have been praying for a long and you may be tired, but I want to encourage you to not give up! The Bible tells us that when we don’t know what to pray, the Holy Spirit will step in and pray for us (Romans 8:26-27). So, if you have reached the place of not knowing what to pray, ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for you and to pray on your behalf!

When Jesus heard Mary weep, it moved Him in His Spirit, and He was troubled to the place that He did something about it that nobody else could do! Lazarus was dead!  I said all of this, and took you back to the story of Jesus raising Lazarus back to life to tell you about verse 40, Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” The Words that Jesus speaks can turn your deepest, darkest grief and despair into a bright and shining hope, all you have to do is Believe!

So, I’ll ask you this question again and only you can answer this for yourself, do you believe?  Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” Then with a loud voice, Jesus says three words: “Lazarus, come forth!” (Whatever you believe died because Jesus didn’t come when you thought He should, but this morning if you can believe you can hear Jesus saying to whatever your Lazarus is to “Come Forth!”) Just know what you saw today had nothing to do with you, or your own efforts, it was all Jesus, He has brought it Forward, and it was for you to see His Glory in action! It’s all because of Jesus and your faith in Him, and to believe in Him is what moved Him for you to see His Glory!

Don’t fear what you don’t know, it’s the perfect stage for God’s Glory to be revealed in your life. We talk about seeing the Glory of God, but have you stopped long enough to really see the Glory! Where is your Faith, don’t you say that you live by it and not by your sight? 2 Corinthians 5:7! I’m going to say it again, The Road Has Opened Up, But Through No Efforts Of Your Own! Your Faith to Believe in Jesus is what set the stage for what you are seeing today! Your sight has enabled you to see the Glory of God! Now what do you Believe, who do you Believe?

Let’s Pray:
Thank You Father. Today I cry out Abba Father and in the Name of Jesus, may Your Holy Spirit live on the inside of me. Father, please create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me, that my walk and my ways align with You! Father, help me to accept Your timing in all things and that I will always have hope. Father, help me to remember that You always have something better in mind for me. Father, help me to see You, even when I can’t see the big picture, I know that You can, and I can trust Him. Father, I yield to You, and I know that You will bring good out of it. May Your plan be fulfilled through me in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…
Minister Jean