I Will Carry You – Eph. 6:16 – Standing Firm

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twenty-fifth inspirational message dated Monday, May 16th, 2022. The title of this message is “I Will Carry You – Eph. 6:16 – Standing Firm”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “I Will Carry You” (with lyrics) as performed by “Ellie Holcomb”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Ephesians – the sixteenth verse of the sixth chapter:

Ephesians 6:16

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

 

¹⁶ In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

The title of this message also includes the words “Standing Firm” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (5/16/22) – which I have included below:

 

Standing Firm

 

 Ephesians 6:10-17

By Charles Stanley

 

      DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU’RE IN A BATTLE EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE?

The enemy’s goal is to weaken, deceive, and lead believers astray. God protects all who belong to Him, so wicked forces can never touch our salvation (1^st Peter 1:3-5 see verses below)

 

1st Peter 1:3-5

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

 

But "they" (wicked forces) can lead us into sin, cause discouragement, ruin our witness for Christ, and bring about other damage.

      The main charge in today’s passage is “Stand firm,” and it’s mentioned three times (verses 11, 13, 14 - see these verses in the “text” below). Paul says the purpose of the armor of God is to enable us to stand our ground in the battle, and His list of armor would not be complete without the footwear mentioned in verse 15 (see verse below). The soles of a Roman soldier’s sandals were studded with iron hobnails, which enabled him to stand his ground against an enemy assault.

Today our anchoring footwear is faith in the gospel, which not only grants us peace with the heavenly Father but also makes us Satan’s adversaries. So plant your feet and anchor yourself on a solid foundation of faith. When we don’t avail ourselves of the protection provided through Christ, we’re more likely to give way in the fight and yield to Satan’s temptations.

 

Ephesians 6:10-17

Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

 

¹⁰ Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. ¹³ For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. ¹⁴ Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, ¹⁵ and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of God.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “I Will Carry You” (with lyrics) as performed by “Ellie Holcomb”- sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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Brighter Days – Romans 8:32 – God Will Provide

 

This is “Namma for Christ” with the two hundred twenty-fourth inspirational message dated Monday, May 2nd, 2022.  The title of this message is, “Brighter Days – Romans 8:32 – God Will Provide”.  “Brighter Days” (with lyrics) by “Blessing Offor” is a song that I first heard on my Christian radio station, Star 99.1FM. The below scripture is what the Apostle Paul wrote in the 32^nd verse of the 8^th chapter of Romans:

 

Romans 8:32

New International Version (NIV)

³² He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?

 

 The scripture text of “this” message was taken from the “same” scripture text that I read on (May 1^st, 2022) in my daily devotional book entitled: “The Word for You Today – Strength and Guidance for Daily Living”.

 

The inspirational message I read on May 1^st, 2022, was titled – GOD WILL PROVIDE “ALL THINGS” YOU NEED.  I knew that it was a reminder that I wanted to share in my next message in my “Namma for Christ” blog. I hope you find (some of the excerpts) as inspirational as I did:

 

GOD WILL PROVIDE “ALL THINGS” YOU NEED

³² Will He not also…graciously give us all things?

Romans 8:32

New International Version (NIV)

 

The Bible says, “He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? One author gives this analogy: “Suppose a man comes upon a child being beaten by thugs. He dashes into the mob, rescues the boy, and carries him to a hospital. The youngster is nursed to health. The man pays for the child’s treatment. He learns that the child is an orphan and adopts him as his own and gives the boy his name. Then one night, months later, the father hears the son sobbing into his pillow. He goes to him and asks about the tears. “I’m worried, Daddy…about tomorrow. Where will I get food to eat? How am I going to buy clothes to stay warm? And where will I sleep?” The father is rightfully troubled. “Haven’t I showed you? Don’t you understand? I risked my life to save you. I gave my money to treat you. You wear my name. I’ve called you my son. Would I do all that and then not meet your needs?” Honestly, now. Did God save you so you would fret? Would He teach you to walk just to watch you fall? Would He be nailed to the cross for your sins and then disregard your prayers? Come on! Is Scripture teasing us when it says, “He has put His angels in charge of you to watch over you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11 NCV see verse below)?”

 

Psalm 91:11

New Century Version (NCV)

¹¹ He has put His angels in charge of you
    to watch over you wherever you go.

 

You know better, don’t you? So stop worrying, and stand securely on His promise that He will “graciously give us all things.”

 

Please enjoy the below song, “Brighter Days” (with lyrics) by “Blessing Offor” - performed with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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Desesperado – Isaiah 14:26-27 – God’s Purpose in Our Hardships

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twenty-third inspirational message dated Tuesday, April 26th, 2022. The title of this message is “Desesperado – Isaiah 14:26-27 – God’s Purpose in Our Hardships”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Desesperado” (with lyrics) as performed by “Evan Craft”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Isaiah – the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh verses of the fourteenth chapter:

Isaiah 14:26-27

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁶ This is the purpose that is purposed against the whole earth,
And this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations.
²⁷ For the Lord of hosts has purposed,
And who will annul it?
His hand is stretched out,
And who will turn it back?”

 

The title of this message also includes the words “God’s Purpose in Our Hardships” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (4/26/22) – which I have included below:

 

God’s Purpose in Our Hardships

 

 Genesis 37

By Charles Stanley

 

WE ALL GO THROUGH DIFFICULT SEASONS. When we’re hurting but see no relief for the future, what can we be sure of?

     GOD IS WITH US IN OUR TROUBLES. He gives us what we need –whether it’s His love and strength, a sense of security, or the knowledge that we are not alone. Jesus knows what it’s like to suffer, be rejected, and lose a loved one. He comprehends the temptations and obstacles we face. What’s more, He carries our burdens (Psalm 68:19 see verse below) and offers peace for our hurting heart. The God who walks with us is not limited by anything (Matthew 19:26 see verse below), so there’s no reason to be afraid.

Psalm 68:19

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁹ Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

Matthew 19:26

New International Version (NIV)

²⁶ Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

 

GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR ALLOWING HARD TIMES. In the book of Genesis, Joseph could not see God’s intensions when his brothers were plotting against him – and neither will we, most of the time. But Joseph knew the Lord’s character and trusted Him through the many trials that came his way. And Joseph’s faith was rewarded when he ultimately rescued his family (Genesis 45:1-8 see verses below).

Genesis 45:1-8

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

45 Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers. ² And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard it.

³ Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence. ⁴ And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. ⁵ But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. ⁶ For these two years the famine has been in the land, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting. ⁷ And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance. ⁸ So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

 

       We are called to live a life of faith. That means we are to believe God’s promises even if our circumstances confound us. When troubles surround you, remember what is true: God will never desert you nor abandon you (Hebrews 13:5 see verse below), and His good purposes will always be accomplished (Isaiah 14:27 see verse below).

 

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.”

Isaiah 14:27

New Life Version (NLV)

²⁷ For the Lord of All has planned, and who can keep it from happening? Who can turn His hand back?

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Desesperado” (with lyrics) as performed by “Evan Craft” - sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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I Call You Faithful – Isaiah 26:3 – His Peace

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twenty-second inspirational message dated Sunday, April 3rd, 2022. The title of this message is “I Call You Faithful – Isaiah 26:3 – His Peace”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “I Call You Faithful” (with lyrics) as performed by Donnie McClurkin.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Isaiah – the third verse of the twenty-sixth chapter:

Isaiah 26:3

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

³ You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.

  

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 March 28th, 2022) 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:

 

HIS PEACE

 

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.  – Isaiah 26:3

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Isaiah 26:3-7

 

For several months, I coped with intense workplace politics and intrigues. Worrying is second nature to me, so I was surprised to find myself at peace. Instead of feeling anxious, I was able to respond with a calm mind and heart. I knew that this peace could come only from God.

In contrast, there was another period in my life when everything was going well – and yet I felt a deep unrest in my heart. I knew it was because I was trusting in my own abilities instead of trusting God and His leading. Looking back, I’ve realized that true peace – God’s peace – isn’t defined by our circumstances, but by our trust in Him.

God’s peace comes to us when our minds are steadfast (Isaiah 26:3 – see verse above). In Hebrew, the word for steadfast means “to lean upon”. As we lean on Him, we’ll experience His calming presence. We can trust in God, remembering that He’ll humble the proud and wicked and smooth the paths of those who love Him (Isaiah 26:5-7 – see verses below).

Isaiah 26:5-7

New Life Version (NLV)

 

⁵ For He has brought down low those who live on a high place, the high city. He lays it low. He lays it low to the ground. He throws it to the dust. ⁶ It will be crushed under foot, under the feet of those who have suffered and the steps of those who cannot help themselves.”

⁷ The way of the man who is right with God is smooth. O Upright One, make the path straight of those who are right with You.

 

 

When I experienced peace in a season of difficulty rather than ease, I discovered that God’s peace isn’t an absence of conflict, but a profound sense of security even in distress. It’s a peace that surpasses human understanding and guards our hearts and minds in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances (Philippians 4:6-7 – see verses below).

Philippians 4:6-7

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ⁷ and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

By: Karen Huang for Our Daily Bread

Father, help me to trust You and have a steadfast mind

Thank You for the perfect peace that comes to me when I choose to trust You.

 

Please enjoy below inspirational song/video, “I Call You Faithful” (with lyrics) as performed by Donnie McClurkin sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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Lord You Are Good - John 1:12-13 – Intimacy with Our Heavenly Father

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twenty-first inspirational message dated Friday, April 1st, 2022. The title of this message is “Lord You Are Good - John 1:12-13 – Intimacy with Our Heavenly Father”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Lord You Are Good” (with lyrics) as performed by “Todd Galbert”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of John – the twelfth and thirteenth verses of the first chapter:

John 1:12-13

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹² But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: ¹³ who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

 

The title of this message also includes the words “Intimacy with Our Heavenly Father” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (3/25/22) – which I have included below:

 

Intimacy With Our Heavenly Father

 

 John 1:12-13

By Charles Stanley

 

Our Creator never intended to be distant from mankind. Instead, He has always wanted an intimate, loving relationship with us. We know this because …

 

-      HE SENT HIS SON. Christ came to earth so we could know God the Father. Jesus is His exact representation; His words and works were the same as God’s (John 5:19; John 12:50 – see verses below). Therefore, when we look at the Son, we are seeing the character of our Father in heaven.

John 5:19

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁹ Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.

John 12:50

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁵⁰ And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”

 

-      HE ADOPTED US AS HIS CHILDREN. Through salvation, God invites us to join His family (John 1:12 - see verse above). This close relationship with our heavenly Father lasts for eternity, providing us with support, encouragement, and love.

-      HE IS OUR FRIEND FOREVER. By calling His disciples “friends” (John 15:15 - see verse below), Jesus revealed a special aspect of his relationship with His followers. Christ is a friend who will never desert or turn away from us (Heb. 13:5).

John 15:15

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁵ No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

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.”

 

-      HIS SPIRIT INDWELLS US. From the moment of salvation, we have the presence of the Holy Spirit within our being. He is closer to us than any earthly kin can be.

God desires intimacy with us, and our highest calling is to live for Him all of our days (Col. 3:23 – see verse below). As we do, the Spirit will transform us to resemble the Lord more and more over the course of our life.

Colossians 3:23

New Life Version (NLV)

²³ Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart. Do it for the Lord and not for men.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Lord You Are Good” (with lyrics) as performed by “Todd Galbert” - sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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Yes He Does - Eph. 3:20-21- God is Able

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twentieth inspirational message dated Sunday, March 20th, 2022. The title of this message is “Yes He Does -  Eph. 3:20-21- God is Able”.

The first three words of this message’s title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Yes He Does” (with lyrics) as performed by “Stars Go Dim”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Ephesians – the twentieth and twenty-first verses of the third chapter:

Ephesians 3:20-21

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

  

The title of this message also includes the words – “God is Able” – which is the “title” of the message which I have included below:

 

God Is Able

 

 Ephesians 3:20-21

By Namma for Christ

 

 

    

     This evening, (before I started writing this message) I was just praying and thanking God for the events of this day and how grateful I was to Him. I was thinking of how AWESOME OUR GOD TRULY IS! We serve a loving, merciful, forgiving, gracious, all-powerful, Sovereign and omniscient God – who does ALL things well! The accompanied scripture above – reminds us that:

 GOD IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDINGLY AND ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL THAT WE ASK OR THINK ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US THROUGH JESUS CHRIST!

GOD IS ABLE – TO DO “ANYTHING”, BUT FAIL!

        Do “you” believe this?

I truly believe that NOTHING is too hard for God! The below verse reminds us of this from Jeremiah 32:17 –

Jeremiah 32:17

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

 ¹⁷ ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.

I believe that many of us (as believers) can reflect on past instances of how God worked miraculously in our lives. Many of us can say – “If it hadn’t been for the Lord on our side, where would we be?”

If you are presently facing a problem, challenge or crisis – GIVE IT TO THE LORD! GOD IS ABLE! NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR HIM!

JESUS LOVES YOU!

 HE WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

HE IS YOUR SAVIOR! HE IS YOUR BURDEN BEARER! 1^st Peter 5:7 reminds us to cast ALL our care on Jesus:

1^st Peter 5:7

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

 ⁷ casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

 

       LET GO – AND LET GOD!

        GOD IS ABLE!

 

By Namma for Christ

 

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Yes He Does” (with lyrics) as performed by “Stars Go Dim” - sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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Stand In Faith – John 8:12 – Carry the Light

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred nineteenth inspirational message dated Saturday, March 12th, 2022. The title of this message is “Stand In Faith – John 8:12 – Carry the Light”.

The first three words of this message’s title are also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Stand In Faith” (with lyrics) as performed by “Danny Gokey”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of John – the twelfth verse of the eighth chapter:

John 8:12

New Life Version (NLV)

 

 ¹² Jesus spoke to all the people, saying, “I am the Light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will not walk in darkness. He will have the Light of Life.”

  

The title of this message also includes the words – “Carry the Light” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (3/8/22) – which I have included below:

 

Carry the Light

 

 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6

By Charles Stanley

 

       THINK ABOUT LIGHT AND DARKNESS and the way they affect your ability to see. In the dark, we have no sense of direction or courage to move forward, but in the light, everything is clear. In a very real sense, this perspective holds true in the spiritual realm as well. Those who dwell in spiritual darkness cannot perceive realities about God.

      Thankfully, the Lord has the power to help us discern truth. Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life” (John 8:12 – see above). That’s why the phrase “the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ” is the perfect description of the message of salvation (2 Cor. 4:4 - see below). It’s the good news that can transfer someone from spiritual darkness to light (Col. 1:13 - see below).

      Those who have trusted Jesus as Savior are now “children of light” (Eph. 5:8 - see below). God calls each of us to carry the gospel to an unbelieving world that cannot see in the dark. It’s important for our lifestyle to be distinct from the darkness around us. In your daily interactions, are you a light bearer who points the way to Christ?

 

2^nd Corinthians 4:4

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁴ whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

 

Colossians 1:13

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹³ He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,

 

Ephesians 5:8

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁸ For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

 

By Charles Stanley

 

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Stand In Faith” (with lyrics) as performed by “Danny Gokey” - sung with power and anointing.

 

 

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

 

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