……God hath chosen the weak things of the world

to confound the things which are mighty.

-1   Corinthians 1:27

It took awhile for the Church of Jesus Christ to put to shame all the evil forces that had come against it. But in the end, that’s what happened! The Church eventually emerged in power and changed the face of history. The common, regular, run of the mill people whom God had chosen were so mighty and powererful in the Lord that they “conquered the world” for Christianity in their day!

Our Confession For The Day

I confess that I am NOT substandard, second class, low grade, or inferior.I am filled with the Spirit of God, and I have the call of God on my life. Even if my gifts and talents seem small in comparison to others, I have all that I need in order to do what God asked me to do. God wants to use me to baffle the “know-it alls” and to bewilder people who are more talented than I but who do not trust in the Lord. He wants to get glory because of what He does through me!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day Saint’s and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about

with so great a cloud of witnesses…..

- Hebrews 12:1

When you have become illuminated with direction for your life, business, family, or ministry, you need to know that the contest has just begun. You are on the field. All eyes are on you. The fight of faith is on! But if you’ll look up into the bleachers of Heaven for just a moment, you’ll see that they are stacked all the way to the” clouds” with people just like you!

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I can do whatever God ask me to do! He wouldn’t ask me if He didn’t think I could do it. Rather than doubt my abilities, I confess that His ability is working inside me. I lean on the Holy Spirit- His mind, His power, and His grace- and these divine forces enable me to successfully achieve the things He has designed for me to do today.

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day Saint’s and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Quench not the Spirit.

- 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Instead of continually shutting your ears  to the Holy Spirit’s voice and dousing the flames of the Spirit in your heart, it’s time for you to say, “Yes Lord, I’ll do what you say. I’ll go where You send me. I’ll obey what You tell me to do!”

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I am quick to obey the Holy Spirit. When He tugs at my heart, pointing me in the specific direction or leading me to minister to a certain person, I do not hold back, hesitate, or resist. Instead, I say, “Lord, I’ll do whatever You want me to do!” I then step out in faith and watch as His power is demonstrated to me and through me!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

God bless you Saints and have a great day!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

And having spoiled principalities and powers,

He made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

- Colossians 2:15

The word “openly” is taken from the Greek word parresia, which denotes boldness, confidence,or something that is done blatantly or even publicly. By using this word, Paul declares that when this hevenly celebration of Jesus’ victory commenced, it was no quiet affair! Jesus boldly, confidently,loudly, blatantly, and publicly exposed and displayed this now- defunct foe to the heavenly hosts! It was the greatest celebration in history!

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I am free from Satan’s grip on my life because Jesus stripped him bare and left nothing in his hands that he could use against me! Jesus defeated  and disarmed Satan; then He gave me authority over the devil and all his works. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. That means in Jesus Christ I am fully empowered to enforce Satan’s defeat!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day Saints and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back,

my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition….

- Hebrews 10: 38,39

Our Confession For Today

I confess that regardless of how heavy the load or how long it takes, I am going to refuse to move from my faith position until I achieve the victory Jesus promised to me. I will remain steadfast in my commitment, and nothing can sway or move me to change my mind. I refuse to relinquish any of my God- promised territory! My faith is tough, resistant, persistent, obstinate, and stubborn. My spirit is so tenacious that it refuses to let go! It isn’t a question of IF my victory will come- it’s only a question of WHEN it will come!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day Saints and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Being Led By the Holy Spirit

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him,

Crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.

And when he was come into the house, the blind man came to him:

and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?

They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched He their eyes ,

Saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

And their eyes were opened……

- Matthew 9: 27- 30

Our Confession For The Day

I confess that I am completely dependent upon the Holy Spirit. Just as Jesus was constantly listening to the voice of the Spirit, waiting for that divine signal to act, to heal, to deliver, or to cleanse someone who was sick, I am also sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s voice and wait for Him to speak to my heart. When He speaks, I hear: then I do exactly what He instructs me to do. Because I follow His voice, I make few mistakes and I see great results!

I declare this by faith in the name of Jesus!

Have a great day Saints and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

He’s Still The Lord

Of the Wind and the Waves!

And there arose a great storm of wind,

and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full…..

And He (Jesus) arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea,

Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Mark 4:37,39

You can be certain that Satan will try to attack you with unexpected turbulence from time to time. His attacks against you will probably escalate whenever you’re right on the edge of a major breakthrough. You therefore need to see each demonic attack against you as a opportunity to rise up, take authority, and demonstrate who you are in Jesus Christ!

Our Confession For Today

I declare that every attack of the devil is my opportunity to see a demonstration of  the power of God. What the devil means for my harm, God will turn for my good. This is my opportunity to rise up, and speak the name of Jesus, use my God-given authority, and to declare to the spiritual realm that the Lord of Lords whom I serve is by far the One with the most spiritual power!

I declare this by faith in Jesus name!

Have a great day Saints and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

When they which were about him saw what would follow,

they said unto Him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest,

and cut off his ear. And Jesus answerd, and said,

Suffer ye thus far. And He touched his ear, and healed him.

- Luke 22:49-51

When you are tempted to be judgmental about other people’s selfimposed problems, it would be good for you to remember the many times God’s mercy has intervened to save you from messy situations that you created yourself. Even though you deserved to get in trouble, God loved you enough to come right alongside you and help you pull things together so you could get out of that mess.

Our Confession For Today

I confess that I am merciful and compassionate to people who have messed up their lives. Their problems are my opportunities to allow God to use me in their lives by helping them recover from their mistakes. God loves  these people so much that He wants to send me alongside them to assist, teach, and to do whatever I can to help them get back on their feet again. I have been so touched by God’s mercy myself that judgment and condemnation cannot operate inside of me! Rather than lecture people about their mistakes so they feel even worse about what they have done, I am God’s mercy extended to support them in their time of trouble!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day Saints and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

Isn’t IT Time For You

To Tell Your Flesh To Shut Up?

likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin,

but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

- Romans 6:11

The only way you and I ever accomplish what we were born to do is to put aside the lies of the enemy; tell our lazy flesh to keep its mouth shut; take charge of your emotions; and yield ourselves as instruments unto God. Then as we start speaking the truth of God’s Word, drawing upon His power that works in us and through us to do His will, we’ll start seeing supernatual results and achievements!

Absolutely nothing can keep you from doing what God has put in your heart- not your education, status in society, political affiliation, or physical appearance. None of these factors will have any impact on His call on your life.

Our Confession For Today

I boldly declare that I reckon, deem, consider,regard, and count as a done fact that I am dead to sin! I take authority over the flesh and command it to shut its mouth, and I refuse to give it the right to rule and reign in my life! I am alive unto God through Jesus Christ. Sin is no longer my master; now I am the servant of Jesus Christ!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom

A Partnership To Help You

When You Don’t Know How To Pray!

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities:

for we know not what we should pray for

As we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession

for us with groaning which cannot be uttered.

-Romans 8:26

Are you one of those who has experienced moments when you didn’t know how to pray? Have you been in a tight spot you didn’t know how to get out of ? Have you prayed, “Lord, I’m so confused, I don’t even know what to say! Please help me”? If your answer is yes, you are a perfect candidate for the help of the Holy Spirit! He is your divine partner- standing by, ready at any moment to come to your rescue! Just cry out today and say, ” Help me, Holy Spirit!”

My Confession For Today

I confess that the Holy Spirit is my partner! I call out to Him in my time of need, and He quickly comes to my rescue. He enlightens my eyes: He show me what I cannot see by myself: and He gives me the right words to say when I pray. Because I have the Holy Spirit, I am no longer helpless or speechless to know how I should pray. With Him as my helper, I am getting better and better in prayer every day!

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!

Have a great day Saints and God bless you all!

For God’s Glory,

Pastor Tom