Fighting for Me – Psalm 20:7 – Overcoming Fear

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-sixth inspirational message dated Thursday, December 12th, 2019. The title of this message is “Fighting for Me – Psalm 20:7 – Overcoming Fear”.

The first three words of the title are also the name of the above inspirational song/video, “Fighting for Me” (with lyrics) as sung by Riley Clemmons.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Psalms - the seventh verse of the twentieth chapter:

Psalm 20:7

New International Version (NIV)

⁷ Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
 

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".  

I recently read the message for the day (for December 12^th, 2019) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”. 

 
 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the website of:  www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

 
 

Overcoming Fear

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Psalm 20:7

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

1 Samuel 17:4–7, 45–50

Fear ruled a man’s life for thirty-two years. Afraid of being caught for his crimes, he hid at his sister’s farmhouse, going nowhere and visiting no one, even missing his mother’s funeral. When he was sixty-four, he learned that no charges had ever been filed against him. The man was free to resume a normal life. Yes, the threat of punishment was real, but he allowed the fear of it to control him.

Likewise, fear ruled the Israelites when the Philistines challenged them at the Valley of Elah. The threat was real. Their enemy Goliath was 9 feet 9 inches tall and his body armor alone weighed 125 pounds (1 Samuel 17:4–5). For forty days, every morning and evening, Goliath challenged the Israelite army to fight him. But no one dared come forward. No one until David visited the battle lines. He heard and saw the taunting, and volunteered to fight Goliath.
While everyone in the Israelite army thought Goliath was too big to fight, David the shepherd boy knew he wasn’t too big for God. He said, “The Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s” (v. 47).
When we’re gripped by fear, let’s follow David’s example and fix our eyes on God to gain a right perspective of the problem. The threat may be real, but the One who is with us and for us is bigger than that which is against us.

By: Albert Lee

 

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video “Fighting for Me” (with lyrics) as sung by Riley Clemmons sung with power and anointing.

 (I do not own the rights to this song.)
 

BE BLESSED!

Little Drummer Boy – Matt. 2:11 – Give God Your Best

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-fifth inspirational message dated Sunday, December 8th, 2019. The title of this message is “Little Drummer Boy – Matt. 2:11 – Give God Your Best”.

The first three words of the title are also the name of the above high-energy and powerfully performed song/video, “Little Drummer Boy” as performed by the Australian Christian duo “for KING & COUNTRY”.  “For KING & COUNTRY” are two brothers named Joel and Luke Smallbone – who make up the duo. On December 3rd, 2019, “for KING & COUNTRY” performed on television for ABC’s CMA Country Christmas and they “rocked the house”! I recently saw the YouTube video and I wanted to share it with you – with a message about “The Little Drummer Boy”.

The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Matthew - the eleventh verse of the second chapter:

Matthew 2:11

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹¹ And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

 In this message, I would like to share how there is a similar “theme” in the “popular Christmas animated TV special, “The Little Drummer Boy” and of “us giving God our BEST!”

The above Bible verse is surrounded by supporting scriptures from Matthew 2:1-12 – which tell of the story of the “Magi” (or “The Three Wiseman” aka “The Three Kings”.) Below is the biblical text:

Matthew 2:1-12:

Wise Men from the East

2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, ² saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

³ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. ⁴ And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.

⁵ So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:

⁶ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
Are not the least among the rulers of Judah;
For out of you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

⁷ Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. ⁸ And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.”

⁹ When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. ¹⁰ When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. ¹¹ And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

¹² Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.

 
“The Little Drummer Boy” is an animated television special shown on TV annually around Christmas-time. (It was first televised on December 19^th, 1968). I remember being a little girl, enjoying “The Little Drummer Boy” each time it came on – it was one of my favorite Christmas shows. It tells of a little Jewish boy named Aaron who finds enjoyment in only playing his drum. (His drum was a gift given to him by his parents for his birthday). Unfortunately, one night, desert bandits break into his home, steal all the livestock, kill his parents and burn down his house. Aaron is left alone – except for his animal friends: a donkey (named “Samson”), a camel (named “Joshua”) and a lamb (named “Baba”). Because of this tragedy, Aaron hates all humanity and he has to become a part of a traveling caravan – who force him to “play” his drum while his pet animals “dance” to his playing. As they are traveling – they are approached by the “Magi” – (The Three Kings) who state that they are searching for the bright star to lead them to the New Born King (Baby Jesus). The Three Kings are bearing gifts to present to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Soon after, Aaron’s lamb, “Baba” – gets hit by a Roman chariot and lies dying. Aaron asks the “Magi” to help. The Three Kings suggest that maybe the New Born King (Baby Jesus) could heal the lamb. Miraculously, after Aaron plays for Baby Jesus – his lamb, “Baba” is healed and Aaron feels kindness again towards humanity.

The following lyrics of “The Little Drummer Boy” tell the story (and of what Aaron says) – when Aaron finds himself before Baby Jesus:

Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

A new born King to see
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

Our finest gifts we bring
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

To lay before the King
Pa rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum,

 

So to honor Him
Pa rum pum pum pum

When we come

 Little baby
Pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

I have no gift to bring
Pa rum pum pum pum

That's fit to give the King
Pa rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum

 

Shall I play for You?
Pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum?

Mary nodded
Pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

I played my drum for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum

Then He smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum

I always loved the “message” of the “The Little Drummer Boy” because it shows us how (like Aaron) – WE SHOULD ALWAYS GIVE JESUS OUR BEST!

The story also tells of how we may not have a lot of material possessions (like Aaron didn’t have) – but WE CAN  USE OUR GIFTS (and TALENTS) TO HONOR JESUS!

The below scriptures support these truths:

Matthew 5:14-16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Corinthians 10:31

New King James Version (NKJV)

³¹ Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.


In summary, God gave us His BEST – in giving us Jesus – our Lord and Savior. See John 3:16 below –

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Let us use our lives to GIVE OUR BEST in our love, honor and service to JESUS for His Glory!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video “The Little Drummer Boy” as performed by “for KING & COUNTRY”, with power and anointing.


 (I do not own the rights to this song.)


BE BLESSED!

Born on That Day – Matt. 1:23 – God With Us

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-fourth inspirational message dated Monday, December 2nd, 2019. The title of this message is “Born on That Day – Matt. 1:23 – God With Us”.

The first four words of the title are also the name of the above inspirational song/video, “Born on That Day” (with lyrics) as sung by Matt Maher.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Matthew - the twenty-third verse of the first chapter:

Matthew 1:23

 

New King James Version (NKJV)

²³ “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

 

On the early morning of December 2^nd, around 2:00 am in the morning, I woke up and I couldn’t go back to sleep. I felt compelled to write this message. Recently, on my Christian radio station Star 99.1FM, I heard the above song of Matt Maher’s, “Born on That Day”. I thought it beautifully told of the Christmas story. In this message, I just want to share with others what Christmas and Jesus’ birth, means to me.

 

Jesus is Love. Jesus' coming into this world is God’s ultimate expression of love towards us (Jesus' sacrificial love for our salvation) – as John 3:16 states below –

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

  

When I think of Christmas – I always “think of love”. Ever since I was a child, when I think of Christmas, I think of “love”. Yes, as children, our parents provided gifts under the Christmas tree (each Christmas morning), which my brother, sister and I joyfully opened on Christmas morning. (Our parents also ensured that we also thought of others and they took us shopping to buy gifts for others.) As I got older - my Christmas memories became “much more than just gift exchanges” - It was the feeling and the presence of love. It was the joy of family members and loved ones “being together” – despite whether we had gifts to exchange or not. Even more than "being together" - it was the sense that I felt loved, safe and secure. It’s the same kind of feeling that I feel when I think of “God’s Love” for me “all-year round”.  I feel “loved, safe and secure” in God’s love for me. The BEST part is that God loves ALL His children and He wants ALL of His children to feel “loved, safe and secure” – because HE LOVES US, WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR US and HE IS WITH US! What God has done for all who believe in His Son, Jesus - is so much MORE than just a "feeling"! Believing in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, means - that you have a "personal relationship" with Him. He is our Protector, Miracle-worker, Healer, Provider, Redeemer and Savior.  Jesus will be ALL that you need Him to be in your life. Jesus is The One in whom you can believe in, trust, love, praise, thank, serve and LIVE for - "and live with" for all eternity! God’s very name – Emmanuel – means “God with us”. What great love! God allowed His Son, Jesus, to be born of a virgin, to live a sinless life, to go to Calvary’s cross (for our sins), and then be resurrected to redeem us of our sins. How can we not celebrate this GREAT LOVE! We have Jesus – the Savior of the world in our hearts – through the Holy Spirit! GOD IS WITH US! No matter what challenges, circumstances, disappointments, difficulties or trials come our way – WE ARE NOT ALONE! Hebrews 13:5 reminds us what Jesus said –

Hebrews 13:5

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁵ Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

 

May this message and the below song be reminders for ALL of us – that God has already provided the GREATEST GIFT we will ever receive - in His giving us HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST!

 

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video “Born on That Day” (with lyrics) as performed by Matt Maher, sung with power and anointing.

 

  (I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

Rescue Story – Psalm 136:16 – Our Blessings, His Love

 

 

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-third inspirational message dated Tuesday, November 12th, 2019. The title of this message is “Rescue Story – Psalm 136:16 – Our Blessings, His Love”.

The first two words of the title are also the name of the above inspirational song/video, “Rescue Story” (with lyrics) as sung by Zach Williams.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Psalms - the sixteenth verse of the one hundred thirty-sixth chapter:

Psalm 136:16

New King James Version (NIV)

¹⁶ To Him who led His people through the wilderness;
His love endures forever.
 

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".  

I recently read the message for the day (for November 12^th, 2019) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”. 

 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the website of:  www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

  

Our Blessings, His Love

To Him who led His people through the wilderness; His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:16

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Psalm 136:1–3, 10–26

In 2015, a woman discarded her deceased husband’s computer at a recycling center—a computer that had been made in 1976. But more important than when it had been made was who made it. It was one of 200 computers hand built by Apple founder Steve Jobs, and was worth an estimated quarter of a million dollars! Sometimes knowing the true worth of something means knowing who made it.
Knowing that it’s God who made us shows us how valuable we are to Him (Genesis 1:27). Psalm 136 catalogs key moments of His people—ancient Israel: how they had been freed from captivity in Egypt (vv. 11–12), journeyed through the wilderness (v. 16), and were given a new home in Canaan (vv. 21–22). But each time a moment of Israel’s history is mentioned, it’s paired with this repeated refrain: “His love endures forever.” This refrain reminded the people of Israel that their experiences weren’t random historical events. Each moment had been orchestrated by God and was a reflection of His enduring love for those He’d made.
Far too often, I allow moments that show God at work and His kind ways to simply pass by, failing to recognize that every perfect gift comes from my heavenly Father (James 1:17) who made me and loves me. May you and I learn to connect every blessing in our lives to God’s enduring love for us.

By: Peter Chin

 
 
Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video “Rescue Story” (with lyrics) as performed by Zach Williams sung with power and anointing.


 

 (I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

I’m Here – Isaiah 6:8

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-second inspirational message dated Saturday, October 26th, 2019. The title of this message is “I’m Here – Isaiah 6:8”.

The first two words of the title are also the name of the above powerfully sung song/video, "I'm Here" (with lyrics) by Cynthia Erivo from her award-winning performance of Celie in “The Color Purple” on Broadway. I saw the movie, “The Color Purple” when it first came out in 1985 and the movie made me cry.  I had never seen the play – nor Cynthia Erivo sing her song “I’m Here”…until Saturday, October 26th, 2019 – while watching her (Cynthia) be interviewed by Oprah on Oprah’s OWN Network on TV. After I saw a brief excerpt of Cynthia Erivo singing, I knew I had to go to YouTube – and include this song for my next “Namma for Christ” message.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Isaiah - the eighth verse of the sixth chapter:

Isaiah 6:8

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁸ Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:

“Whom shall I send,
And who will go for Us?”

Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

 

This is the text that describes Isaiah’s response to the Lord’s “calling” Isaiah to his ministry. Isaiah (who in the previous verses) – had just recently been forgiven of his sins and had just been anointed. What does Isaiah say in response to the Triune God’s question of -“Who will go for Us?”

Isaiah responds,

“Here am I! Send me.”

 

Now – Ask your YOURSELF…

WHAT IS “YOUR RESPONSE” TO God’s "CALL" ON YOUR LIFE?

ONLY…“YOU” can answer that question.

The Lord’s “calling” to Isaiah was for him to  be a prophet and to preach.  "Isaiah's calling" was "his ministry"…to “change the world”, to impact someone’s life, and to be used by God to fulfill God’s purpose for his (Isaiah’s) life.

What is YOUR calling or ministry?

 

Pray to God – if you don’t know, yet.  Seek the Lord as the below bible verse states –

Isaiah 55:6

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁶ Seek the Lord while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near.

 

Our purpose – as the children of God – is to GLORIFY OUR FATHER GOD. God has been so GOOD to us – let us demonstrate our love, thankfulness and gratitude to our Lord by using our lives to GLORIFY HIM! See the below verses:

John 15:8

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁸ By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

 

1 Corinthians 10:31

 New King James Version (NKJV)

³¹ Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

 

Matthew 5:14-16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

 

Jeremiah 29:11

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

 



 

 

In Cynthia Erivo’s performance (above) – she is singing a song (to the character "Mister") of "where" she’s at – “now” - despite everything that she’s (Celie’s) been through… She’s HERE!

What has GOD brought “YOU” through – so that He could USE YOU to help and bless others?

ONLY “YOU” can answer that question….

 

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video (with lyrics) as performed by Cynthia Erivo singing her song “I’m Here” sung with power and anointing.


 (I do not own the rights to this song.)


BE BLESSED!

My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)-Luke 23:42-43

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-first inspirational message dated Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The title of this message is “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory) – Luke 23:42-43”.

The first seven words of the title are also the name of the above renowned inspirational gospel song originally written and sung by the late Andrae Crouch entitled “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)”.  It is also the song that my very own daughter, Janel Spicer sang at the funeral of her dad, Jimmy Spicer, (my ex-husband and the father of my two daughters: Leticia and Janel). Janel sang this song with power and anointing as her last “tribute” to her dad (see the above video/song). I "also" shared in participating in the service by reading the below passage of scripture - Luke 23:42-43 –

 

Luke 23:42-43

 New International Version (NIV)

⁴² Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”

⁴³ Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”

 

The scripture above is part of the text that describes “the thief on the cross” and his last conversation with Jesus. The scripture text of Luke 23:32-43 describes how the thief had an “eleventh hour conversion” experience. Before his last dying breath, the thief believed in Jesus as his Lord and Savior and asked Him to “Remember me when Jesus “came into His kingdom”.  Jesus redeemed this thief and He told him in the below verse (see Luke 23:43 below) – that he will be with Him in Paradise, today:

Luke 23:43

New International Version (NIV)

⁴³ Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”

 

During his year-long battle against lung and brain cancer, my daughters, Leticia and Janel, continually prayed for their dad, Jimmy Spicer, to accept Jesus, as his Lord and Savior before he died. I kept reminding them of the “thief on the cross”, who believed in Jesus, right before he died - to encourage my daughters that it is possible that their dad could be “saved”. On one of her visits to his hospital, Janel informed Leticia and me that their dad did tell her that he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. The joy of knowing that their dad would spend eternity with Jesus gave them “peace” and comfort beyond compare. No matter how much a person has acquired or gained in “this” life- nothing can be compared to God’s mercy, love and being redeemed by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To God - be the Glory! Our Lord desires that all believe and be saved - see the below verses:

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

2 Peter 3:9

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁹ The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

 

 

Romans 10:8-13

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁸ But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): ⁹ that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. ¹⁰ For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. ¹¹ For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” ¹² For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. ¹³ For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

 

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video entitled “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)”– sung with power and anointing by Janel Spicer.

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

 

BE BLESSED!

Rescue – Gen. 9:15-17 – The Rain Before the Rainbow

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fiftieth inspirational message dated Monday, September 30th, 2019. The title of this message is “Rescue – Gen. 9:15-17 – The Rain Before the Rainbow”.

The first word of the title is also the name of the above inspirational song/video entitled “Rescue” (with lyrics) – sung with power and anointing by Lauren Daigle.

The scripture comes from the fifteenth through the seventeenth verses of the ninth chapter of the book of Genesis:


Genesis 9:15-17
New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁵ and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. ¹⁶ The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” ¹⁷ And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.”  

 

On Saturday, September 28^th, 2019, I attended my mother’s church (with my family) for an evening service – entitled their “Annual Rainbow Service”. During the service my very own oldest daughter, Leticia gave an excellent and inspirational message. The title of the message was, “The Rain Before the Rainbow”. This message touched me so much – I knew I wanted to share it with others.

 

Genesis 9:15-17 states “and I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures. Never again will the floodwaters destroy all life. When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” Then God said to Noah, “Yes, this rainbow is the sign of the covenant I am confirming with all the creatures on earth.

 

When we meditate on the Word recorded about the first rainbow, many things come to mind. We think of a town in destruction, Noah - a man “anointed and called by God for a purpose”, obedience in the building of the ark, obedience in the animals called two by two, mockers that judged Noah…but then came the rain, 40 days and 40 nights - almost a month and a half of nonstop rain. The most destructive storm ever created in the world – (which wiped out the complete population of the world) with the exception of Noah’s family and two of every animal. Then of course - we think of the dove and the olive branch to show the storm was over and finally the “rainbow”, to show the promise of God.

 

But in order to get to that rainbow, the promise of God, a lot had to happen first! Even in the word rainbow, rain must come first. And if you study the Bible long enough you’ll notice this trend, more and more. There is always rain “before” the promise. Moses had the rain of the wilderness to get to his promise of the Promised Land. Joseph had the rain of his brothers’ betrayal, slavery and imprisonment to get to the promise of being in the seat of power. Abraham’s rain came in the form of “waiting”, being delayed of God’s promise, to get to become the father of many nations. Paul had the rain of his Damascus road experience to get to the promise of being an amazing apostle for Christ. Ruth had her rain experience in the passing of her husband to get to the promise of her “Boaz.” And we know Christ’s “rain” of death “on the cross” to get to the promise of “resurrection from the grave”. And there are many more stories that I can talk about, but one thing that is in common as we look at the way God moves from “rain to rainbow promises” is the “faith” that each person had. 

 

Hebrews 11:1-2 NKJV
 

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

 

Hebrews 11:7 NKJV

 

By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.”

So whatever the situation and “rain” we may be going through right now, if we have the faith to endure like Noah, Ruth and Jesus and sooo many others… no matter how long it takes, it could be 3 days, 40 days or sometimes even 40 years but when we trust God we will always see a rainbow at the end.

 

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video entitled “Rescue” (with lyrics) – sung with power and anointing by Lauren Daigle


 (I do not own the rights to this song.)



BE BLESSED!

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power - 1 Pet. 1:18-19

 

 

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred forty-ninth inspirational message dated Sunday, September 29th, 2019. The title of this message is “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” – 1^st Peter 1:18-19.

The first seven words of the title are also the title of the above inspirational song/video “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” as sung by Crystal Tate (The First Lady) of Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Los Angeles. The scripture comes from the eighteenth and nineteenth verses of the first chapter of the first book of Peter:

 

1 Peter 1:18-19

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁸ knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, ¹⁹ but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

 

On Saturday, September 28^th, 2019, I attended my mother’s church for an evening service. During the service a childhood friend of mine sang the famous Andrae Crouch song, “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”. This inspirational song and its anointed lyrics touched me so much – I knew I would have to share its impact on me with others. I had heard this song many times before, especially during First Sunday Communion Sunday Services, but this night – “I heard it like never before”…

The lyrics begin as follows –

“The blood that Jesus shed for me – way back on Calvary

The blood that gives me strength from day to day,

It will never lose its power.

It reaches to the highest mountains,

It flows to the lowest valleys…

The blood that gives me strength from day to day…

It will never lose its power…”

 

Perhaps, the song affected me so much – because just the previous day – on Friday, September 27^th, I had found out that my ex-husband and father of my children had passed away. I knew that my ex-husband had recently accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior while he was in the hospital battling lung cancer. I listened to this song with a new appreciation of its lyrics…just thinking about Jesus’ LOVE for ALL OF US who believe in Him – is so absolutely awesome. The lyrics of this song are so meaningful and powerful:

“The blood that was shed for me – way back on Calvary,

The blood that gives me strength, from day to day,

It will never lose its power.

It reaches to the highest mountains,

It flows to the lowest valleys…

The blood that gives me strength from day to day…

It will never lose its power…”

 

Jesus, our KING of Kings, the Savior of the World, God’s Only Begotten Son shed His precious blood for EVERYONE who Believes in HIM…WHAT GREAT LOVE! Our daily strength to live – comes from HIM – Jesus Christ! His blood reaches to the highest mountains…and it flows to the lowest valley – Jesus’ blood (His Mercy and Grace) will meet you WHERE YOU ARE! The Bible says in 1^st Timothy 2:3-4 that God desires that all may be saved –

1 Timothy 2:3-4

New King James Version (NKJV)

³ For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, ⁴ who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

 The below Bible verse says that Jesus came to seek and save that which is lost –

 

Luke 19:10

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¹⁰ for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

 

Jesus loves you! “He will never leave you nor forsake you” as Hebrews 13:5 states.

Always remember John 3:16 –

John 3:16

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¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video – “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”– sung with power and anointing by Crystal Tate (The First Lady) of Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Los Angeles.

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(I do not own the rights to this song.)

 

BE BLESSED!