Thursday, June 25, 2020

BOOT THE DEVIL OUT OF YOUR LIFE!



The Devil or Satan is real. Demonic warfare is real. Angels are real. Spiritual Battle occurs everyday. You are the Prize. You are the battleground. You must realize this and engage in the fight. (1 Timothy 6:12)
God has gotten you the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ, (1 Cor. 15:57) but you must act on that fact by taking control of who dominates your life.  There is no magic wand, formula, or "special grace" that makes you immune to this battle. You must engage and decisively deal with those demonic powers. Here is how:
James 4:7 (KJV)
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Step One: Submit yourself to God. This means you surrender your will to His will and decide once and for all to follow His instructions in all matters concerning your life. There is no other way.
Step Two: You must actively, assertively, and energetically resist the devil. You cannot ignore, entertain, or fellowship with the devil. You must literally boot him out of your life. 
Step Three: He will flee from you! This is something you must believe, act on in faith and count done each time you resist him.  God's Word says if you do Steps 1 and 2 then you can expect Step 3.  Have faith in God's Word. Take responsibility for your life and circumstances. Take the authority God has given you in the Mighty Name of Jesus and keep the devil out!
Romans 16:20 (KJV)
20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

RON DEPRIEST


Dr. Ron DePriest
1945--2020

I first met Ron DePriest about 30 years ago in Broken Bow, Nebraska. He was a traveling Evangelist and I was Pastor of Christian Life Center. He was touring the area speaking at Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowships, Schools and Churches. We immediately became friends for life and have enjoyed each other ever since. He and Minnie have been to our churches in Nebraska and Florida many times over the years. I never ceased to marvel at the Grace of God that was displayed in this man. His testimony is legendary. His passion for Christ and for people was intense. The things he had to overcome just to be a saved man, let alone a Preacher of the Gospel was testimony to the faithfulness of God working in his life. I loved being able to invite him to the pulpit and introduce him as "a living example of the Grace and Mercy of God".  He was a strong man, surviving the biker gangs, prison, Viet Nam, and the rigors of college (earning a PhD) and then the ups and downs of Gospel Ministry. He enjoyed great victories and suffered betrayals. He never quit! He, with the help of his faithful wife, always bounced back. Later in life he had a successful  heart transplant and overcame cancer too. He is gone too soon for us, but oh the joy in Heaven when this son came home!
See you soon my Friend!
His memorial service will be Friday, July 17th at 7:14 p.m. at Heritage Church @ 7216 US 42, Florence, Kentucky

LIFE THROUGH GOD'S EYES

Each day I marvel at the Wisdom of God! How magnificent and majestic is His Omniscient Mind! I am convinced that He has everything already figured out. He sees the end from the beginning and has everything planned out way ahead of time. I know that sometimes it appears that things are getting out of control. Events in today's news look like total chaos. People who look constantly on these present events run the risk of losing hope. But, if we continue to look at events through the eyes of our Great God, we gain His perspective. This is when hope revives, thrives, and becomes dominant. Seeing as God sees brings us out of fear, despair and helplessness into joy, peace and love that cannot be naturally understood. I am so glad I learned a very long time ago to always cast my cares upon the Lord with the understanding that He cares for me. We can easily get lost in the news of the day, but we must always turn our eyes upon Jesus. In His face, all earthly things grow strangely dim! I know I am using song lyrics and scripture verses, but what you are full of will come out eventually. What is pouring out of your mouth lately? Jesus said that we speak from the abundance of our heart. What is in your heart will manifest in your spoken words. What are you saying lately? What does it reveal about your heart's contents? If you do not like what you are hearing, flush out your heart with the "water of the Word". We can all use a good washing on a regular basis, right? God's Word will cleanse your mind and fill it with the mind of God. You will begin to look at life from God's perspective which will bring you to reality, truth and freedom. May HE bless you with His peace that passes understanding!