JESUS THE FINAL AUTHORITY.

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth …and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”     -   Jesus, from Matthew 28:18 & 20

That’s a very bold and defining statement! Who can say that? Who can believe that? Of all the leaders in the world jockeying for position and power, there is One Who has claimed ALL authority ... not just on earth, but in the universe. And for those seeking life on other planets as is in the news of late, He is claiming authority over that, as well. Some say they don’t care or believe that Jesus is the only Way to God. Well, whether one believes water is wet or not still doesn’t change the fact that water IS definitely wet! I’m convinced anyone who adopts that kind of belief system has not trusted in the real fact that Jesus is Who He says He is. Jesus will always prove Himself faithful to those that completely trust Him.

The second part of that passage of scripture reminds us of another profound claim … ”I am with you ALWAYS.” Think about your personal struggles and victories. Difficulties are always easier to shoulder when sharing them with someone else. Victories are always sweeter when there is someone else to enjoy and celebrate with us. To those trusting in Christ, He is there. Period. Not just when we are good or in sync with Him … but all the time … even when our lows are the lowest. I don’t know about you, but I find real comfort and strength in knowing there is someone alongside me when I am fearful, facing a big challenge, or am simply trying to hang on. Jesus Christ is there because all authority is His. Nothing or nobody can change or alter that.

Now His ways are higher than our ways so we can’t expect our safety, health or our circumstances to always be as we would have designed. But we can trust in the sovereignty of God for the big picture and adopt the statement of Paul that “to live is Christ and to die is gain.”After all, to the believer He is our loving and caring Father; all authority is His, and He is always with us.

His authority is for all of heaven and all the earth. This means ALL people for which at some point in time will see that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He indeed is Lord. 

Right from the heart. 

God bless you

He wasn't complex in looks.

"He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him." - Isaiah 53:2b

Have you noticed that our society worships outward appearance? If you’re alive and breathing, how could you NOT notice?  Movie stars are usually good looking guys and gorgeous women.  Musicians are attractive to us just because, well…they’re musicians!  So, when God sent His Son to be the biggest star the world’s stage has ever known, He chose for Him to look very ordinary – not like the beautiful pictures we have hanging on our walls. In fact, according to our Scripture reference today, Jesus wasn’t much to look at. Now, that might be a surprise to some folks as they think about the Son of God, but God sought to identify with the majorityof us. Sure, there are a few handsome men and beautiful women out there, but there sure are a lot more of us ordinary-looking folks!

But that was in His earthly ministry. What does He look like now? The Bible tells us that He gave a sneak preview to His three closest disciples. One day, Jesus led them up high on a mountain, “…and He was transfigured before them; and His face shown like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.”

Someday, Jesus is coming again and we will all easily recognize Him as the Son of God. And more good news for those who trust in Him: we’ll receive new bodies -perfect bodies – that never get sick and tired, that never age and die. Like Jesus, our new bodies will be dazzling, and we ordinary folks will be eternally grateful.

Evangelist Steve Omodecx
The Blessed Family Ministry
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PRIDE IS NOT A GODLY TRAIT

"...pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud." - Proverbs 16:18-19

Arrogance is the opposite of humility, and is often displayed in a conceited fashion, which is an unattractive quality. When someone has an over inflated opinion of himself or herself, they often act in an overbearing way that is called arrogance.

Did you know that for every 100 successful people, there is maybe one who can deal with great success and keep his/her head on straight? The temptation to give into prideful arrogance is huge. So how can people blessed with success not be overcome with pride?

1) Remember all good things come from God: talents, abilities, and opportunities.
2) There’s really no such thing as a self-made man. Every successful person had some help along the way.
3) The people with the biggest problem with pride don’t feel they have a problem.
4) We are most like the Devil when we are filled with arrogant pride. We are most like Jesus when we are fulfilling God’s will for God’s glory.

If you are struggling with arrogant pride, seek God’s forgiveness. And if you’ve got any guts, ask Him to teach you humility. It may not be an easy lesson, but you’ll be a better person for it. And the world around you will, too. Let your heart be on fire for Jesus!

Evangelist Steve Omodecx
The Blessed Family Ministry /pentecostal Revival church

YOU WANT TO BE RICH? GODLINESS IS THE WAY

"Godliness is actually a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment." - 1 Timothy 6:6

Would you like to be rich? I guess we all would, but let’s look at God’s definition of “rich.” God’s Word says if you really want to be rich from a lasting perspective, you want to live a Godly life. Now, don’t make the mistake of feeling that you can live a Godly life by trying to be religious, or by trying to be good, or by trying to do all these things you’re supposed to do in church. Realize that godliness is a by-product of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Godliness comes out of growing closer to Christ, so that His Spirit begins to guide and convict us through the Word of God to live a life that is more and more pleasing to Him—to live a life walking with Him.

Godliness is to be our primary goal when it comes to thinking about money and riches. There’s no lasting significance in money, but there is lasting significance in Godliness. God says something like this, “Look, when you live a life of Godliness, this is a life of great gain.” There’s no ultimate meaning in money, but there is ultimate meaning in having a Godly walk with the Lord. You can never lose this. Oh, yes, you can stray from God, but you never lose that relationship with God. It’s eternal! Unlike financial riches, your relationship with God is eternal. It goes beyond the grave, beyond death.

Let Godliness be your primary concern, and out of that will come contentment.

Evangelist Steve Omodecx

The Blessed Family Ministry