Christmas day

It was on a night long ago in the small town of Bethlehem that God became a man! A humble birth not among kings and nobles but among Shepard's and flocks, Emanuel God with us! The Word became flesh and dwelt among us! A star shined down on the Light of the world asleep upon the hay. This baby that was delivered would soon deliver us! Angels rejoiced singing hallelujah peace on earth good will toward men as Gods plan begin to unfold.   God's greatest gift His Son given to us whom believe and trust in Him!

Silent night

It was a silent night.
A newborn baby's cry
Redemptions birth
Peace on earth good will toward men
The King of kings the Lord of lords a humble birth not in a bed but in a bed of straw no crib to lay his head but in a manger he laies. No king no nobleman to welcome His birth. Cattle sheep and shepherds at His feet. Gods Precious gift wrapped in swaddling clothes underneath a glowing star. His gift of love for one and all. God's mighty plan salvation held in the hands of man. This little baby that a virgin bore would one day bear the sins of the world. The creator of all things came unto His own. And innocent baby God of the universe in the care of His creation. Angels stood in awe proclaiming the glory of God as His mighty plan began to unfold. Silent night holy night born this night the Prince of Peace. God and sinner reconciled. This sacred night in a humble place would be nothing with out the humble death upon a cross. A death that would cleanse all men for those that trust in Him. The hope that came with Him conquering the grave. Eternal life is what He brings. The joy that came with His birth the promise that came with His death the joy that comes with His reserection. All started on that night when God was a born unto man. Silent night holy night. God is with us.

Orlando Houston 12/21/2014

Live out your Faith

You want to set there and complain about your own life and what you don't have when there is others out there with less than you have and are quite content!  We live in a fallen world bad things evil things are going to happen! I have said it before We are engaged in a war that is not just flesh and blood but one of spiritual implications! You can't complain about what you don't have when there are those who are having their lives taken from them, rather they know the Lord or not!  You still have an opportunity to seek forgiveness while you are still breathing! You still have the opportunity to serve others and make their lives better! When you look beyond your self and seek to better others you in return will be blessed and taken care of!  People are hurting in this world not only do they need to hear of the Love of Christ but they need to see it through your actions! When you complain about your life you are not showing the love of Christ you are showing that you do not trust in His provision or His guidance, if people see you acting in this matter how will they trust in Him for there salvation? If God saved you, He will provide for you all your needs, but not necessarily your wants.  Trust in Him fully, for it is written God will provide for all your needs through Christ Jesus!  When you are fully trusting in God you will be content with what ever you have in your life!  Too many self proclaimed Christians are anything but content they are not trusting in God and His will for their lives! They speak of hatred and resentment Instead of showing love and forgiveness.   They only reach out and help to gain self praise or when they can get something out of it! This ought to be not so!  The way most people view Christians is that it is nothing but a hypocrisy filled with self righteousness and anything but the love of Christ.  Our actions speak volumes our words Can build up or tear down!   To many live their lives in a way that does not honor God and they have not been rebuked for their behavior! By us ignoring destructive behavior we are only harming the body of Christ!  In the times in which we live we are seeing a escalation of the persecution of Christians. My question is this when you are faced with dieing for your faith in Christ, how will you be able to die for it when you have not lived your life for it? My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is time to repent turn from our evil ways and trust in God in every aspect of our lives. It is time for us to live out our life's in a manner that glorifies God!   

Trial by fire

"Fear not I am with you!" Is written on the painting in my office. During the darkest times in life God has not left you. It takes fire to make elegant glass, it takes fire to make beautiful pottery, it takes fire to make precious metals shine. Life may seem like it is spinning out of control everything may be falling apart. Don't fear or worry about what is going to happen for God has not let go of you, He has never left you nor forsaken you!  It is during these times your faith is being refined, God wants you to trust in Him!  God is known for making beauty from the ashes. The ways and means God uses to gain our trust in Him often times does not make since, but the Bible tells us not to lean on our own understanding but trust in God in all that we do and He will make our paths straight! And also Gods ways are not man's ways. I knew changes were coming but I didn't expect this. I have a decision to make one I am really torn on.  I won't make this choice on my own I'm praying God will guide me to the choice that will honor Him! Maybe He is all ready leading me in the direction I need to go. I know it is hard to see the whole picture when you are standing right on top of it you have to take a step back and look at the whole thing. Once you get above the waves and look down on them they don't seem so big!  I often pray that God's will be done and not my own. Yet I want my will to be inline with that of God's!  This is a big decision and possible a step down is a step up. To be a leader you must be a servant to all.