Today I would like you to consider the verse found in Luke 1:38.    It is where Mary, after being told that she is to be the mother of the Savior of the world by the angel Gabriel, responds "Be it unto me, according to thy words."    

Question....was it these words that sealed the deal for Mary to conceive?   On the surface it appears that way, but today I would like to remind you that what really sealed the deal for Mary to believe and then receive, was when she heard the testimony of how her cousin, Elizabeth, was now six months pregnant.     Mary knew the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth; how their entire life they wanted a child, but Elizabeth was unable to conceive.  Now, well into her 80's (many Hebrew Scholars believe, though it is not recorded), suddenly, she finds herself with a baby!   (Sarah conceived when she was 90 years old!!!)    Upon hearing about her cousin, Mary then believed.   It was then she chose to receive the miraculous for her own life.     Remember, Mary could have decided not to let this happen.   "How can this be when I've been with no man" were her exact words in Luke 1:34.     It was the testimony of what God had done for her cousin that convinced Mary that it was possible for her to be the mother of the Savior of the world.  

All of us have a testimony - a story that someone needs to hear; a story that tells what God has done for us.   Your story could seal the deal for another person to experience the miraculous power of heaven today.   What happened in your life by Jesus needs to be told today and every day!     Just like Mary, when you heard the story of what happened to someone else, it prompted  you to say,  "be it unto me",  and now your story may cause another to say,  "hey, if it happened to them, it can happen to me!"  

It's 2022, Arise, Shine  - tell your story!   For the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord is risen on you!   (Isaiah 60:1).    Watch as others receive their destiny along with you!  

 - Pastor Jude 

Today's inspiration comes to us by way of Numbers 9-11 as we study the Bible in a year.    Let's have some fun now.  In Numbers, chapter 10 (which will be our focus),  did you know that the year 2022 is found there?    It is!    This is amazing... look what is says in Numbers 10:11, "On the twentieth day of the second month of the second year"... 2022 - isn't that awesome?     Did you know that March is found there also?   Numbers 10:28,  "This was the order of March for the Israelites divisions as there were set out..."    
 I told you we were gonna have some fun with this today!  

So what is the Holy Spirit telling us this "March" of "2022"?    Well, let's find out.  This chapter is about listening and responding to the sound of the silver trumpets when they are used.    In case you didn't know, silver represents redemption.  God is telling us that every time you hear the sound of the silver trumpets, it is to remind you that you have been redeemed.  

You have redemption from sickness, fear, worry, poverty, lack, sadness, all the curses of the fallen world.  God instructed Moses that the trumpets were to be made out of hammered silver, not a mold.  This was done to remind you that your redemption came at the cost of Jesus who was beaten for our redeemed life.   In fact, Isaiah 52:14 in the message bible tells us the beating He received for us was so severe that you couldn't tell if that were a human being - wow!  

So what are our marching orders this 2022- not only are we to hear the sound of redemption in our churches all the time and every day - we are to use scripture verses as trumpets and declare - "salvation has come!   This is the day the Lord has made... let us rejoice and be glad in it!  
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!"

It's 2022 - a year of light, life and love.  
 Isaiah 60:1 - "Arise, Shine for the light has come and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon you!" Come on - sound the trumpet!  You are redeemed!  

Today's encouragement is from Leviticus... What??   Yes, the least studied book of the Bible, yet it is the most detailed book of God's Word, where one can see just exactly what the sacrifice of Jesus did for us on the cross.     Remember, the Old Testament is a type and shadow of Jesus that would be seen in the New Testament, but the Old Testament also gives us the details of what happened those three days and three nights that Jesus was in the heart of the earth.     This amazing book of Leviticus lays out the power of prayer, praise, and worship in a priesthood, designed by God for protection, prosperity, peace, and authority.     This book gives insight how the economy of God is arranged for success.     Medical procedures for infectious diseases to control and stop the spread of deadly pathogens, and so much more, can be found in this book.     You will definitely need the power of the Holy Spirit for this well thought out and detailed book.    Each time you study it, call on the Holy Spirit to open up your eyes, to see Jesus and all the symbolism and how it pertains to your relationship in Christ Jesus.   I promise you, you won't be disappointed.   You will see the sacrifice of Christ for you in a new and powerful light.   You will have such confidence that your prayers have not only been heard, but they are perfect prayers arranged by Jesus (Leviticus 1&2).   Take your time, relax!  Something powerful  is about to happen to you and I'll be here to do my best to point out some of the finer points in our time together as we go through this amazing book.   Come on - it's 2022,  in the words of my wife, Sooz,  it's time to be "an exceptional you" in Christ.
  "Arise, Shine for the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon You"   (Isaiah 60:1).
 - Pastor Jude 

Today's encouragement comes to us by way of chapter 34 in the book of Exodus.   Did you know that the words you read today in Exodus 34, 35 & Mark 3 are covenant words for you?   Yes!  That's right!   If you are born again - you are in covenant with God (Exodus 34:27).       Let me explain covenant in case you are not sure of it.    Covenant means that you are an equal partner with whomever you have made covenant with.   It always involves blood.  This is the cement that holds it all together.   Every word you just read today, covenant partner, is infused with blood, making it unchangeable and everlasting.      

Being born again by the blood of Jesus means you are now a covenant partner with God - with Jesus - with the Holy Spirit!     All of this was made possible by an empty cross, an empty tomb and a seated savior, to which you are now an equal partner of - a co-heir with Jesus Christ  (Romans 8:16-17).       This is sealed,  this is forever,  and this is unchallengeable because of the blood of Christ that never wears off, that also has a voice that was speaking to you today of incredible things found in the Kingdom of God (Hebrews 9 & 10).  

This partnership means everything you would ever have or that your covenant partner has or would ever have, has become the equal property of both.    Pause to think about that!   Who makes out better in this partnership called covenant - Christ or you?   It also means that you will never be alone in any battle you will ever face.    That battle always involves your covenant partner.  One translation puts it this way:  "In order for you to get to me,  to actually harm me, you'll first have to slap my covenant partner (God) and you shouldn't have done that."

This year of 2022, know that every time you read this Word, it is infused with the blood of Jesus.  You are actually reading and finding out what belongs to you as a covenant partner.   This is a  partnership that is forever unmovable and unchallengeable.  "Ask anything (covenant partner) in My Name (Jesus said) and it's done"  (John 14:13-14).      So, "Arise, Shine, for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon You" (Isaiah 60:1).

 - Pastor Jude  

Today we find ourselves starting in the book of Mark.   The four gospels are meant to represent the four banners that the children of Israel camped under while journeying in the desert.   The banner that Mark represents is the head of an ox.    Mark is the book that records the most miracles that Jesus performed while on the earth as our inexhaustible servant.    Jesus, you will find in Mark,  would constantly use authority so God's power would work for anything He encountered.    That's why Jesus was able to do so much (Mark 1:22).  

 For your 2022 to be a year of enjoyment and not frustration and exhaustion, you will have to rely on the power of God by the use of authority to see and do the supernatural that you've been equipped for.  In fact, Jesus Himself said that "you will do greater works than He did " (John 14:12).    It will be greater in quality and quantity.    For that to happen, it won't be by might or strength, but it will be by the Spirit of the Lord (Zechariah 4:6).      In other words, by the strong ox of your faith using your authority.    So "Arise, Shine, for the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord has risen upon You."  (Isaiah 60:1)
- Pastor Jude 

Today's amazing encouragement comes to us by way of Exodus 23.   In this chapter, God lets His people know that the promise land they are about to enter is a place where He has gone ahead of them.   They don't have to be concerned, nor will they have to face any surprises.     In fact, God lets them know about the opposition that is already there.   He reassures them not to focus on that because He has dealt with it completely.  (Exodus 23:20-23)

Your 2022 is also a place of no concern or surprises.   It's a prepared place for you to go  confidently and not reluctantly.   This is going to take some courage, trust, and believing.  Believing is needful for you to really enjoy what is prepared; believing that your 2022 is full of good and knowing that any harm that is there has been dealt with.      Trust is what comes next.  Trusting  that God is absolutely good and all harm is defeated.   This is where courage comes in.  Courage to change previous beliefs that you had about God.    Wrong beliefs have stopped the vast majority of believers from ever experiencing their promise land (Psalm 78:41).   The promise land that is waiting for you this year, even today, is actually your heart and mind.   It is all there prepared for you to enjoy.  In fact, God isn't holding anything back from you.  You are just a heart belief away, fueled by a renewed mind in Christ.   Faith is now!   All His promises are yes and amen - never wait, no, or not today.   This is the promise land that has been prepared for you!  

"So Arise, Shine for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord has Risen upon You!"   Isaiah 60:1  
 - Pastor Jude 

Today's encouragement comes from Matthew 24.     This is the chapter where Jesus points out things that will signal the end of an age and the start of a new one.   I know the disciples asked, like many people, about the end of the world.   Jesus reveals that there really is no such thing as the end of the world.   There is however, such thing as the signs of one age coming to an end and a new one beginning.    

Jesus points out at least 21 different signs that will show that the age we are currently living in is coming to an end and a new one is about to begin.    When the disciples said "when and what would be this" (Matthew 24:3) they were wanting concrete, solid, and minute details of markers that would point to this.      Jesus, without hesitation, reveals that the number one solid concrete detail that the end of this age is about to happen is that there would be WORLD WIDE DECEPTION.    
(Matthew 24:4-5).     Think about the last 23 months we have went through.   What has taken place?  Lies, fraud, misinformation, deception on a record scale.   Jesus also goes on to mention other things such as gender identity conflict, unknown diseases, ethnic conflicts, along with false prophets, just to name a few.    

Then He does something amazing.    He doesn't leave you discouraged or depressed about this time, but He lets us know " just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be just before the arrival of Jesus."   (Matthew 24:37)      Keep this in mind....the ending and beginning of a new age is always messy.   Think about a baby being born.   As a couple is about to have a child, that age of just the two of them is coming to an end and a new age of three is about to begin!    There is just no getting away from it.   In between those two times, well, let's just say this - there's stuff that needs cleaning up.     When Noah was preparing for a world-wide flood, it was messy and yet also the most supernatural and miraculous time to be in.     I mean, eight people without modern equipment, built a vessel that would house all the worlds animals, birds and insects.  Noah didn't even have to go out and corral or wrangle them up - they just came to him!  This is incredible!   Not to mention all the food that each would need - it was provided supernaturally!   WOW!!!  

This year of 2022 you get to choose.  You can choose to be a part of the messiness or part of the miraculous.   The signs are all here.  An age is coming to an end and a new one is about to begin.  Let's be part of the miraculous and watch what you will do and what will come to you as no mess will get through.  Only God's Favor - it's true!!

"Arise, Shine for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon Thee."  Isaiah 60:1
- Pastor Jude 

Today's insight is taken from Exodus chapters 1-3.    Now remember, the Old Testament is a type and shadow of Christ Jesus.   Keep this also in mind.... that when you read the Old Testament, it not only reveals Jesus as our Savior, but it also gives us the details about those three nights and days that Jesus spent in the heart of the earth.  (Matthew 12:40)    It's about what He secured and conquered for us to live a victorious life - to actually enjoy heaven on earth - before we get to heaven.     Exodus means "a way out" - a way out of trouble, fear, stress, sickness, disease, storms and anything that a fallen world has tried to keep you in bondage to.     The good news is, there is now a way out!  

The name Moses means "to be drawn out".   Moses is used as a deliverer for the people of God who have been in bondage for a long period of time.   This excessive bondage had caused them to lose their identity as the chosen people.    God would then come down to bring them out and by using Moses to draw out of them a new identity.    When God sent Jesus to the earth, it became our way out of bondage.   Jesus created for us an exodus - a way out of anything that would enslave us - from sickness to poverty and anything in between.    The entire life of Jesus, who is our deliverer, is to draw out of you by the power of  the Holy Spirit this new identity that you have in Christ.   You are no longer enslaved to sin, but you have been set free by the blood of Jesus Christ.    Now that you are free, you need to identify with freedom!    2 Corinthians 5:17 declares you are a new creature in Christ.   Something that never existing before.   A new identity means new abilities that you never had before.  It's time to realize that when you were brought out, He did it right.   You've been put into the family of God and His Glorious Kingdom!  (Ephesians 3:15).      You are the head and you are not the tail.   You are above, and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13).  You are blessed and highly favored (Luke 1:28).    The entire wealth of the world belongs to you (Psalms 11:16).  Just like God told Moses, to instruct the Israelites, to clean out the wealth of the Egyptians, when they came out of bondage (Exodus 3:21-22), your incredible Savior has done the same for you.    Everything the enemy has stolen from you is now restored to you.    In fact, Proverbs 6:31 says that the enemy must return seven times more to you.  Your 2022 is a year of a planned exodus for you!    It's filled with the best of salvation.   So come on out,  and enjoy what has been given out to you.  He came down so you could go up!  

"Arise, Shine for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon Thee" (Isaiah 60:1)
 - Pastor Jude 

Today's inspiration  is found in Genesis 37.   Here we find young Joseph who has a dream that originated from heaven.   Dreams are visions!   I am not talking about what happens at night while you sleep.   I'm talking about a picture that you can see so clearly in your heart.    Remember, the heart is the place of miracles, the supernatural, your future and your 2022.  

All of us have had dreams for our life.  Some may have happened, others may have not.   Sadly,  most people go through their entire life without realizing one dream.   That needs to change!   There is no reason that a dream for your life should not take place - it should not be left up to fate, chance, or a roll of the dice.   That is not what God had in mind when you were put on this planet.   God has always had plans and a future designed for you (Jeremiah 29:11) which is heavenly because that's where you originated from and that's where all dreams/visions are from.   This is so important for you to know.   The enemy and this fallen world have a dream/vision for your life and everyone's life.   Remember the story of David and Goliath (1 Sam. 17)?   Goliath's dream was to destroy Israel - take all its resources, kill all the men, enslave the children and abuse the women.    All visions, good or bad,  are always accompanied by provision.    It's true!  Once a dream is given life, provision follows for its fulfillment.    David had to offset the giants vision for Israel by the use of a greater dream; one that was from heaven.    However, David could not just wish it in to place, hope it in to place, or just stand by and think it in to place....he had to give it life.    We give life to dreams from heaven when we speak them out loud, especially in the face of opposition.   That's what David did and that's exactly what Joseph did (Genesis 37:5-6).     It's funny, no one asks to hear Joseph's or David's dream, but both of them knew in order to see provision, to really see it happen, they had to speak it out loud.   When they did it came alive and it will be the same for YOU!   Nothing is going to be able to stop it then.   No giants nor jealous people - it's too late!  It has been spoken.  Jesus said it this way... "My words are spirit and they are life!"  (John 6:63)... and so are your words now, spirit and life.  

It's 2022 and there is lots to do, and it starts with you!     Dream again!  Get a vision for your 2022 and now that you know what to do to give it life, believe it's from heaven and know that when expression is given. provision will follow.    Do it, declare it, don't spare it!!!   Who cares if others don't agree!  It's not their dream - it's yours and it's from heaven.  Let it out, call for it, and there will be no doubt about your 2022.  

"Arise, Shine for the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon you."  (Isaiah 60:1)
- Pastor Jude 

Today's reading of the Bible in a year reveals in Genesis chapter 35 the power in a name.   Now we all know that the Name of Jesus is unlike any other name, in fact God's Word tells us that it's a Name that is above all names  (Phil. 2:9-11) and that Name has been given to all believers to use!  

Did you know that you've been given the family name by Jesus?  When Jesus was just moments from His last hours on earth, He passed on to us the family name that he was given by the Father. (John 17:11-12 and Luke 3:22).  Curious what your family name is?  Well, it's Beloved!!!    That's right if you are born again, you are the Beloved son or daughter of God and He is well pleased with you!   This Name carries with it protection, power, honor, safety and recognition.   That's your new family name.  I don't know about you but I love this.  I'm not just Jude Nowak  - no,  I'm Jude, the Beloved of God!  

God goes out of the way in Genesis 35:10 to tell Jacob whose former name meant schemer and supplanter, that his new name is Israel, Triumphant with God, and that name carried His future to be a mighty nation, who was  fruitful and increased with Kings that came from his body....

This year of 2022, know that you have the family name!  You are the Beloved of God!    You are protected, with power, honor, safety, recognition and are who He is well pleased with!  

 I declare over you today in 2022 you'll do more than you've ever done before, you'll increase, you'll be fruitful, your future is brilliant because you carry the family name.   So Arise, Shine, for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord has risen upon YOU!   (Isaiah 60:1)
 - Jude Nowak 

Today's inspiration is taken from Genesis 26.    Let me start off by asking you a series of questions....   Is 2022 unfolding the way you want it to?      Are you tempted already to give up and throw in the towel?   Then this chapter is for you!!!  

Isaac, whose name means laughter,  finds himself in the middle of a famine, just like his daddy experienced.    Like Father like son,  Isaac is tempted to move out, give up and give in.   Then something awesome happens.   God speaks to Isaac - DON'T DO IT!!!!    God tells Isaac that what he needs to do, right where he is,  in the place that he's at,  is to sow seed.   Are you kidding me?   Isaac is in the midst of a severe famine!    Maybe you are facing a famine today - of finances, health, peace, joy, discontentment - you fill in the blank.       Look what God tells Isaac to do.   He tells him to stay put and sow seed.   That's right!   Pay attention now,  God tells Isaac to remain IN THE VALLEY OF GERAR.   This is important.  First, know that a valley is nothing but a mountain top turned upside down, so really,  Isaac is not in a valley in his life - he is really on top and so are you because of Jesus Christ.     Secondly,  Gerar means "land of meditation".    Meditation is me taking what God has said and seeing it in my life.   It's actually me going in to my future, which according to God's Word, is really incredible.  (Psalm 65:11, Jeremiah 29:11)   God has you right where you need to be!     Don't marinate in the fallen world, but meditate in the wonderful world of the Kingdom of God.  

Remember - you are not the tail, but the head.   You are not in the valley, but on top of the mountain.  So as Isaac was instructed, you now need to do the same and sow seed.  Start declaring the promises of God today - out loud!   Stay with those declarations.   Just as God's Word did for Isaac, His Word sown by speaking out loud will do the same for you.  You will laugh your way to a 100-fold harvest in the year of 2022.

"Arise, Shine, for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon Thee!"  (Isaiah 60:1)
  - Pastor Jude 

Today's encouragement comes from Job 41.   The Holy Spirit in this chapter goes into great detail to reveal to us the NATURE of the hippopotamus.   From the front to his back, this remarkable creature has been created to dominate - not to be dominated.   We hear about the tightness of his skin, the density of his bones,  and the sealed portions of his mouth and teeth, along with his unstoppable strength and power.   In fact, one scripture says "you'll never forget if you've been in a struggle with a hippo, and you can bet you'll never do it again."   (Job 41:8)

Let's tie this in to you now....   God, in His Word, has gone to great lengths and extensive details to tell us about our new life that we have in Christ.   In fact, if you are born again, you are a new creature in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).   You are something that never existed before.   You are washed in the Blood of Jesus, and are totally sealed in your spirit (Ephesians 1:13).     Nothing can touch you or harm you by any means!   You now have the NATURE of your Father!  The NATURE of Jesus,  the NATURE of the Holy Spirit!    As HE is, (they are) so are you now, on this earth (1 John 4:17).  

You weren't born again to accommodate this fallen world, but to dominate it.   That's your NATURE!    You are the head and not the tail!  You are above and not beneath!   That's your NATURE!    Whatever you touch this year of 2022, prospers!   You are blessed and can't be cursed!  Weapons that are forged will not prosper - that's your NATURE!!    Anyone by any means that tries to take you on - they will wish that they hadn't.    They will also know never to do that again - that's your NATURE!      

So come on,  "ARISE, SHINE, for the Light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!" -
(Isaiah 60:1).  -  THAT'S YOUR NATURE!!!           -  Pastor Jude 

Today in Matthew 12 and Job 22, the Word of God makes it very clear who is in control.  
Now hear me out when we talk about "God is Sovereign" - I'm all in as long as it means all powerful....no problem!   However, when most believers speak of God's sovereignty, they mean that God can do whatever He wants, whenever He wants, and to whomever He wants. That's called mythology - where the gods could mess with humanity just because they felt like it.

The new covenant that is between Father God and Jesus - where I'm invited in to be a part of - is the sovereignty of God by the use of providence.   God made it so through Jesus  the Word of God is what God and the Kingdom operate in - in that and nothing else!   In reality, God is boxed in by His own Word and cannot go outside of His own Word (which happens to be unlimited).

Then God, through Jesus, does something mind-blowing!  He turns this all over to the believer (Matthew 28:18) which means you are now to reign in life through the Word of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:17).    Job 22:28 says "you shall decide and decree a thing and it shall be established for you and the light (God's Word) shall shine (work) upon your ways.   Matthew 12:8 says "For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath" -  not the Son of God, but the Son of Man.   Any one born again is a new creature in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17-21).   Now the believer is a Son of God and a Son of Man, just as Jesus was while He was on the earth.  You are NOT the Messiah, but now you are  bone of his bone, flesh of His flesh (Ephesians 5:30) and co-heirs with Jesus Christ (Romans 8:16-17).     We are the only agency of authority now on the earth called the church - the body of Christ.   The Kingdom of God and God cannot do a single thing now, unless the Word of God is declared out loud - unless a demand of righteousness is made on behalf of humanity.    This is sovereignty in providence.   You are now to take everything that Jesus and Father God secured for you and direct it in this fallen world.   Being born again is not being dumb until He comes.   It's being super over the natural.   It's now limiting and stopping anything that steals, kills, and destroys.   Whatever you bind on earth, declare illegal, must be what has already been made illegal in heaven.   Whatever you loose on earth, must be what has already been made loose in heaven.   (Matthew 16:18-19 and Matthew 18:18) .

So....Arise, Shine!  For the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord has Risen upon You!  
 (Isaiah 60:1)           - Pastor Jude 

Today's insight and encouragement is found in Matthew 11:1-6 in our reading the Bible through in a year.     John finds himself imprisoned and questioning if Jesus is really the Savior of the world.   After all, Jesus was his cousin!   "Was everything I even said about Jesus real, or did I just make it up?"   Perhaps you have been there -  questioning, doubting, if anything about this life in Christ is real.    Perhaps you find yourself today in a prison of fear, worry, sickness, or pain.   It's okay to question and to have doubts.  Believe me -  Jesus, God the Father and Holy Spirit understand.   But it is not okay to stay in this prison of darkness, fear, worry, sickness or pain.     So how do we stop or even change this?   Well, the answer is,  to plan a PRISON BREAK!     For your 2022 to be the best year for you, you'll have to break out of the prison of darkness, fear, worry, doubt, sickness or pain.    I like what Jesus did when John's disciples came and gave Jesus the message from John questioning..."are you the one or do we need to look for another?"  (Matthew 11:3)
Jesus didn't scold John or even say he was disappointed in him.  He instead forced his focus on the finished works that Jesus had done.  He focused on how the blind now see, the deaf now hear, the lame now walk, lepers (the most infectious disease in the world) are now healed, and now even the dead are raised back to life!    If you ever find yourself in a prison of doubt, fear, worry or questioning - break out of that, by focusing on the finished works of Jesus!   When Jesus said on the cross "It is Finished" (John 19:30), it meant that YOU ARE HEALED - not going to be; YOU ARE WHOLE -not going to be;  YOU ARE PROSPEROUS - not going to be;  YOU ARE BLESSED -not going to be.   You, right now, have everything that pertains to life (light & love) and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).    
Come on - break out this year!   It's a year of Light, life and love!  

"Arise, Shine for the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord is (right now) Risen on You!"
 (Isaiah 60:1)    - Pastor Jude   

Today in our reading through the Bible in a year, Job chapter 11-13 brings to life some very interesting insights.    First, keep in mind the historical aspect of Job.   In case you aren't aware of this, let me enlighten you.    Job was the son of Issachar, who was the son of Jacob.   There is a message here for you to see that God is revealing to us by Holy Spirit.   Job's name means calamities.   Issachar's name means bought with a price.   Jacob's name means grace.    The Holy Spirit is now telling us all calamities have been bought with a price by grace!     This is really good news to know when reading the book of Job.

Keep this also in mind.   The entire trial of Job was only nine months and it ended!    Nothing in your life is to continue on forever (trials, pain, sicknesses, trouble, etc.)   The truth is that the length of any trial is determined by the person who is experiencing the trial.    Any weapon or trial forged against us will always involve confronting three distinct beliefs.  (for example, Jacob's friends - Eliphaz = human experiences;  Bildad = human traditions;  Zophar = human merit.   Notice they all focus on the natural, not the supernatural).     God is constantly blamed by Job and his friends for what has happened in Job's life, yet none of that is true!     The devil is behind it all.    

ANYTHING THAT KILLS, STEALS, and DESTROYS IS NEVER FROM GOD!!!   

But because of wrong teachings (human experiences),  past down traditions (human traditions) and self-righteousness (human merit),  trials and tribulations last longer than they should.    
God never changes - he called Job a blameless and upright man (Job 1:1).     God never stopped seeing Job that way.  

 Today, if troubles, trials and sicknesses are still carrying on,  don't side with the natural and what others may be saying about God.    If you are born again,  you are blameless and upright!  End these trials and tribulations today by declaring that you are blameless in Christ and you are the righteousness of God (upright).  This will cause that season to come to an end!   (Psalm 68:1-3)  

This is your year of light, life and love (Isaiah 60:1).     -  Pastor Jude 

Today I want to take the time to reiterate the importance of words.   From our reading today of Job 5-7 and Matthew 8:18-34,  we are constantly reminded of the power that is in our mouths.   Let me be more specific, the power of the Word of God in our mouths!      Job 5:21 says "you are to be hid (won't affect you) from the scourge of the tongue" because all your words are forcible words, enforced by the Holy Spirit, to put down any judgement against you.  (Job 6:25, Isaiah 54:17)
Therefore, according to Job 7:11, you cannot keep silent.   Remember, the believer that is the most effective believer, who will get results this year of 2022 is the one who is not complaining or begging to God; it's the believer who releases power from their heart, by their mouth, directed at the storm, situation and circumstance.  

So be like Jesus, who even in the middle of a storm (one translation said a mega-storm) took His words and stopped the storm from going any further.   (Matthew 8:26)    The words that Jesus spoke that day to that mega-storm brought a mega-beating that overcame that storm.  Jeremiah 23:29 says " is not My Word like fire declares the Lord and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?"   So go ahead and speak God's word and watch it burn the literal "hell" out of the situation or sickness.  I challenge you to loosen God's word out of your mouth, and I promise you, it will beat the "hell" out of any situation in 2022 so you can enjoy heaven on earth this year.

"Arise, Shine for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon Thee."  Isaiah 60:1
A year of Light, Life and Love    - Pastor Jude 

Today's truth is taken from a combination of Job 3 & 4 along with Matthew 8:1-18.   Jesus starts out by telling us that there is such power and authority that releases God's ability (grace) when it is directed and spoken.    The roman centurion understood this and knew if he were to give an order (that's prayer) it would be carried out and nothing would stop it.    When his servant was ill, and he went to see Jesus about this matter, he believed without any doubt that when Jesus said something on this behalf, it would happen.    That is why he didn't need Jesus to come with him,  he just needed Jesus to say only the Word.  (Matthew 8:8)

Listen please!        When you say the Word of God out loud - that's authority directed!   It releases God's ability and power and nothing can stop it or offset it.   PLEASE HEAR THIS....  You are so powerful - so full of healing and health - that you can't catch what others have, but if they will believe, they will catch what you can transmit!   Acts 3:6 says this - "such as I have give I to you".  We are all full of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, who is full of healing, deliverance, light, life and love.    Jesus released into the diseased filled man that day, who was highly contagious, healing, health, light, life and love!    That's what the man caught!    In return,  Jesus couldn't catch what the man had.   BELIEVER - SON & DAUGHTER OF GOD - Neither can YOU!!!   See Matthew 8:4.    God is serious about this - "Greater is He that is in you, than anything in this world!"  (1 John 4:4)
Jesus died for this so you could exist like this!  

Now with that said, the lesson of Job is this.   By his own admission, the words of fear he released, spoken out loud, caused a flood tide of disaster to come into his life that could have been avoided (Job 3 &4).    

2022 is a beautiful, fun-filled, joyful year already mapped out for you!   Don't curse it like Job did,  by what you say.   Don't allow fear spoken out to bring trouble this year - stop helping it.  Right now determine and declare what 2022 will be for you.   Only say and stay with the Word and you'll catch what God has for you this year and not what a fallen world has!  

"Arise, Shine for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon Thee."  Isaiah 60:1
A year of Light, Life and Love.  
  - Pastor Jude 

Today's thought is part 2 of prayer found in Matthew 6:19-34.   Jesus lets us know the priority in the kingdom life and how the kingdom life works and above all how to avoid the pitfalls in prayer.   So let me ask you,  are you worried today about 2022?   What it will be like?  Are you concerned over your job?   Finances?  Health or family?    If you answered yes to any of those things, then you really need to lean in and learn about the kingdom of God that you are part of!  

Jesus makes it very clear - none of the things that are mentioned above should concern you.  In fact, Jesus lets us know that every day on this planet until the end of time,  not one bird, insect, fish or animal is ever going to miss out on anything.   WHAT???   That's right,  the Father ensures this  (Matthew 6:26).     Jesus goes on to say that if the Father will do that for all of the
above-mentioned,  how much more valuable are you?  WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!

So, provision is secured!  Health, peace, protection - it's all there!    That's the reason not to worry!  In fact, the very phrase "take no thought" means "take no worries".   How are worries taken???   
BY SAYING. 
Now we know that prayer is talking out loud the promises of God, but it is what you are saying in your everyday language that is going to make or break your 2022.   This is how the kingdom works - know this!  Put this into your heart.   Decide right now,  "I'm not going to worry anymore by saying fearful things."    From now on, it's all FAITH. (scriptures)   From here on out, that's what I'm gonna do.   If you will really do this, the position of righteousness will cause all these things to be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

"Arise, Shine for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon You". Isaiah 60:1.
A year of Light , Life and Love.
 - Pastor Jude 

Today we find out from Jesus how we should approach prayer.   First ,  you have to know God is never caught off guard, surprised or unaware of what is going on in your life.   In fact, not only is He well aware of everything going on in your life but He has already anticipated it and provided for it  (i.e, answers are in place).   Stop approaching God as if He is not overseeing your life, or like you need to inform Him about what is going on.   Keep this in mind.... prayer is never begging, pleading, negotiating, bargaining or collecting enough people to side with you to prove to God you really need help!    In Matthew 6:8, Jesus says "My Father, (your Father). knows what you have need of before you even ask."  WOW!     With that said, we still need to speak out loud the Word concerning the situation in our life.   Nothing happens on earth as it is in heaven, unless we speak out the scriptures.   Remember this,   John 6:63 - "the words we speak are spirit and they are life!"    Jesus declared.

In conclusion, faith is not saying the same thing over and over again to get God to move.  God has moved.  Jesus came.  Everything is defeated and now we reign with Jesus.   Faith is saying what God has done for us through Jesus - that's how you see it come to pass in your life.

THANKING HIM IS BANKING WITH HIM SO GO AHEAD AND MAKE A WITHDRAWAL - IT'S ALL THERE!

Thank you Father - this is a year to "Arise, Shine, for the Light has come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon thee!"   Isaiah 60:1 

        - Pastor Jude 

TODAY,  Jesus makes the point about the seriousness of sin.  Now remember, the word sin in the Greek means to "MISS THE MARK".     Jesus is telling us here in Matthew 5 to get serious about missing the mark of a better life or actually, the abundant life He died to give us!    

TODAY,  take control of your life!   Start with your thoughts.... "as a man thinks, so is he!"    This is the area believers sin the most - missing the mark!     The Holy Spirit lets us know what to think on and what to say out loud every day when wrong thoughts try to take over. (see Phillippians 4:6-9, AMPC).      Jesus concludes,   "yes it does rain on the just and unjust"  - in other words, wrong thoughts come to everyone, but the just use their authority and put up an umbrella of protection over their life by speaking out loud the promises of God.    Christ is serious about your promises in 2022 - now you need to be also!  

"Arise, Shine, for the Light has Come and the Glory of the Lord is Risen upon Thee."  Isaiah 60:1
 A Year for Light, Life and Love!    2022

 - Pastor Jude

If you are following along with us on the Bible Reading Plan, you have read in Genesis 15,  that God promises Abram that He will make his name great and be his shield and exceeding great reward.   He then tells him to make a sacrifice of animals; to divide them in two for God to walk between them.    Before God could even get a chance to do that, the fowls of the air came down upon it.   Abraham had to fight them off!  His promise was in jeopardy!!   Has God given you a promise?   Sure He has!   It is a scripture, and it's always attached to a dream or a vision.  It's part of your destiny for 2022.  The fowls?  Well, they will come to take away the promise if you let them...  - they are called wrong thoughts.    (The thief comes to steal, kill & destroy the promise!)    Fight them off!!  Fight them off with words expressed out loud.   "Not today devil - my name is as great as Abram - I'm of that seed.   GOD IS MY SHIELD AND EXCEEDING GREAT REWARD!"    That's how you stop your promises from being in jeopardy.      - Pastor Jude

If you are following us along in reading the Bible through in a year, I wanted to encourage you today from the portion of scriptures in Matthew 5.  
It is about the beatitudes and being Salt and Light.  
So today - have an attitude of being salty that will cause people to want to thirst for Jesus!  
Be the Light  that shuts down the darkness -  YOU are that city - high on the hill, that cannot be stopped!    Make them thirsty my friends!  
 - Pastor Jude