The Daily Blueprint
1/19/10

Depart

Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

It's through mercy that we are forgiven - none of us deserve what JESUS did for us - we all have fallen short - we all have gone astray - I know it's hard to admit this - I went through a time when I thought I was doing just fine on my own - but now I see that I am nothing apart from the LORD - without HIM we all die in our sins - without HIS sacrifice - there would be no salvation - let that sink in.

Jesus said HE was the truth - the only truth worth knowing - and it's through this truth we come to know HIM as Savior and Lord - it's through Mercy and Truth that we can come before Him - because in our sins we cannot even approach the KING -
we must have the blood of JESUS poured out over our lives -

When these two things happen - Mercy and Truth - we can then learn to fear the LORD - and in doing so -we will want to only please Him - but before you think this will be easy - you need to remember the flesh will rise up often and try and take control - when this happens we must go back to God and surrender once again -and sometimes this will happen many times in a single day - We must fear God! We must depart from evil - when we give our lives over to CHRIST - HE will begin to change our heart - but we must allow this world or circumstances to come between us and God - or else sin may begin to rule in our lives again - many may feel they are rock solid in their faith - but faith that has been be tested is not really faith at all - it's easy to believe when things are going smoothly - but what about when the bottom breaks out - this is personal for me - for I feel in some ways the bottom has broken out and I wonder if I am leaning on JESUS like I say I should - HE is our only hope - going through trials is never a fun thing - but in it - we may begin to fear the LORD and then we will want to walk in obedience - and we will want to please HIM!
I'm not there yet - what about you?
God bless you all - Daniel


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Word to the wise: Daily we must depart from our fleshly desires and please GOD!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/20/10
PAUL SAID THAT ANYTHING THAT HINDERED HIS FAITH IN CHRIST MUST BE CAST OFF! LET'S ADOPT THIS CREDO!

The Daily Blueprint
1/19/10

Our Thoughts

Proverbs 16:3
Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.

Today's verse speaks about our thoughts - what do we think about on a daily basis?
We often get caught into the same thinking day by day - and often it's not healthy - we have a jobs and families to think about - and often we get consumed by the problems around us - it's hard not to in this day and age -much is going on in the world - from the disaster in Haiti - to our currently economic crisis worldwide - this is another reminder this is no our home - imagine if this was our home! I am so thankful we are just passing through - our thoughts should reflect this attitude - but sadly we often think about ourselves and our needs, wants and desires - and there is nothing wrong per-say to that - but when we become so self-focused - we often miss what God is trying to say to us - and then we end up not obeying Him because we have not gotten to a place were we can hear what HE says - often this world takes precedence over the Spirit - that's so sad - because this world is passing away - slowly by surely - this place is dying - it's not going to last forever -we are leaving one day - what do our thoughts say about this - often we choose not to think about the pain of this life - many deaden this pain with drugs of choice - rather it be food - actually drugs or sex - to power - to making ourselves the king of our destiny - any number of these take us away from God -
Let's watch our thoughts - because they reflect our heart - where our heart is - our thoughts often follow - do you need a heart check? I know I do - as I type this worlds - I feel the harsh reality that we all struggle with this from time to time - in the end God gets HIS say - and nothing else matters - let's think of those things God has for us - let's think ahead - let's think about heaven and about the Lord's great love for us!
Praise GOD and listen to HIS voice - and let HIM rule your thought life!
Word to the wise: What are you thinking about today?

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/19/10
WHAT'S IN OUR HEARTS COMES OUT OF OUR MOUTHS

The Daily Blueprint
1/15/10

A Soft Answer

Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Today's verse is one to take to heart - in our day to day lives - we often have to deal with people we would rather not have to deal with - at our jobs - in the line at the store or at our local church - many times we get impatient and cause much problems with those we have to deal with - today's verse suggests a soft answer - often we can get short with people - we get in a rush - we get focused on ourselves and we forget that this world does not revolve around us - we have a choice when we face people we would rather not deal with - that's with a soft answer - even to those who wish us harm- those who just want to argue with us - we must not give into anger - anger never brings about the righteousness of God - true at times there is a time to be angry - but God says in His Word not to sin at such times - we must give a kind answer - we are to be different from the world around us - how are you handling these people who rub you the wrong way? I can say that often I give the world's response and that is not right -
let's remember we ware the name of Christ everywhere we go -
Let's not give into anger but instead show love to the unlovable around us -
after all God loves us - we should love one another!
Word to the wise: When we speak to someone - we should speak as if speaking to ourselves!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/15/10
WHAT WE SAY MATTERS - WHAT WE DO MATTERS MORE

The Daily Blueprint
1/18/10

He Had a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Romans 8:24
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I know many of you are off from work - and schools around the country are closed - it's to be a day of reflection - a day of rememberance for a man who had a dream - his dream was on of peace and that is what his hope was - he was bold in what he believed and died for it - today we remember his dream - today's verse talks about hope - Martin had hope for a peaceful tomorrow - we have made a lot of progress in race relations in this county but there is still so much further we could go - peace is obtainable if we would do what God says - peace would reign - but unfotunetly our selfish human nature does not want this to happen - it's a daily fight - and this is what we must do - we must fight against the enemy - the one who does not want peace at all - we must trust in the ONE who died for our sins - JESUS - He had a dream too - and HIS dream came true - HE would die for creation and it happened - in the same way - Martin's dream will one day come to pass - there will be peace one day - when JESUS returns peace will return - but today we can do our part - we can love all our neighbors no matter where they are from and what they believe -we can break down these walls and show them the love of our Savior - is that your dream? That we all live in harmony - please note this does not mean we have to compromise our faith - we must be bold in what we believe and never let go of it -
Today let's reflect on the dream of peace - let's love each other as Christ has loved us - do unto others as you would have them to unto you - this is to be our credo - at all times - we must let love rule first and foremost - I know money is tight these days - but let us never be poor of love for each other - God says this - we must love HIM With all our heart - mind and soul and love others as we love ourselves - keep that and you will please God - and the love you show others will spread - let's live the dream of peace today - I give you all my love - God bless you! Dr. Martin Luther King Dir, we salute you!

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Remember Dr. Martin Luther King and his dream today and every day - let's live in peace with everyone as best we can - this is a salute to freedom!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/18/10
WE ALL NEED A DREAM!

The Daily Blueprint
1/14/10

The House

Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,

The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!

Word to the wise: What matters more to you? This world or the next?

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/10
WHERE IS YOUR HEART TODAY?
ON THIS PASSING AWAY WORLD OR THE ONE YET TO COME?

The Daily Blueprint
1/14/10

The House

Proverbs 14:11
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish,

The disaster in Haiti that took place yesterday should speak loudly to all of us - just 700 miles south of Florida - a major earthquake destroyed much of the city of Port-A-Prince -this destruction happened in a matter of minutes - all our worldly riches can be gone in seconds - if our trust is in the things of this world - we will be empty and life will become meaningless - but if we would trust in the LORD with all our heart - then and only then will the peace come that passes all understanding - today's verse talks about two houses - one is the house of the wicked - the other of the righteous in Christ -
the wicked home, while seeming thriving now, will one day be brought to ruin - however the house of the righteous in Christ is being built up - even if it looks like it's falling apart - in the end - the righteous of Christ will stand while those who reject Christ and His grace will be left with nothing at all - which life would you rather have - let's cleave to Christ - He is our only hope - no matter what happens this side of heaven - God has a plan - and His plan is always the best plan! Let's build our house on the Rock and not the lose sand of this fallen world - sometimes we become blind by the things of the world and the voice of the enemy - we must acknowledge this - and move on past it - ask Jesus to open our eyes to what really is in our heart of hearts - does this world drive you or does God's Holy Spirit? Upon what have you built your house upon?
Let's allow Christ to rebuild our lives - sometimes this requires our lives to be broken down for Christ to build it back on the sure and true foundation of Jesus Christ!

Word to the wise: What matters more to you? This world or the next?

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/10
WHERE IS YOUR HEART TODAY?
ON THIS PASSING AWAY WORLD OR THE ONE YET TO COME?

The Daily Blueprint
1/13/10

Watch Your Mouth

Proverbs 13:3
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life;
but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

What comes out of our mouths says a lot about what's in our hearts - what words do we speak each day - are the negative - then you will reap negativity in your heart - if they are vulgar -what's down deep in your heart is coming out - you can learn a lot about a person by just hearing them talk - I must confess I often speak negative things - and I don't like that about me - I ask the Holy Spirit to please change me - but it all starts with the heart - we need to get to the heart of the matter as to why we say what we say - often our words do hurt others -despite what the nursery rhyme says - word do hurt and the thing about words is you cannot really take them back - once something is said - it's out in the open - relationships end by words - we lose our way often times because we think the things we do and say the things we say - losing our way means to me not following Jesus like we should - what do we speak about JESUS? Do we defend Him when others are attacking - are we using our words to Praise Him? I am preaching to myself as well today - I need to watch my mouth - but it's not just our mouth - but our hearts must be checked daily - it's easy to fall into a line of thinking and before you know it your words have caused scars in those around us - what we say matters - the world is listening - let's use our mouths to only praise the LORD - let's love others with the words we say and use each day - what can you say? Let's praise and not curse -
Let's watch our mouths and allow the Holy Spirit to cleanse our hearts from all unrightousness! Speak all you speak with love!

Word to the wise: What we say says a lot about who we are!

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/13/10
Let's think before we speak - how will what we say effect others?

The Daily Blueprint
1/12/10

Coming Out of Trouble

Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips;
but the just shall come out of trouble.

Today's verse reminds us that the wicked will be condemed by their own lips - they will speak lies and say things in vain - they won't mean what they say or say what they mean - they are double minded -they don't really serve God at all but really theirselves - The word says that they basically worship themselves - they don't heed the warnings of God at all and because of this - they will caught in all kinds of trouble - and they won't be able to get out - but those who live by faith -shall make it thourgh the trouble and come out better on the other side - let's face it - life can be tough - there is trouble around every corner - what matters most is how you get through it - if you try to get through trouble in your own power - you will fail - without Christ in you - there is no hope -
the wicked think they are doing fine - they think they know better then God - but in the end that's nothing more then a lie - We must be willing to acknowledge before God our sins and ask Him to cleanse us from all unrighteousness - do this and you will get through any trouble that comes your way! When you obey you will make it through the trouble - note that no where does the Word say we won't have trouble - actually Jesus says that we must be aware that we will face many trials in our lives -are we ready to put our full trust in CHRIST? We must if we expect to make it through to Glory!
It's only by the blood of the Lamb that we are saved - no one can take us away from JESUS once we belong to HIM! Praise GOD!
If you are in the midst of trouble today - know there is away out -
that way is JESUS and HIM alone!

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Word to the wise: There is always trouble around the next corner -
but that's ok if JESUS goes before us!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/12/10
If you breathe - you will have trouble - but the good news is GOD will bring us through it! Glory to God!

The Daily Blueprint
1/11/10

A false balance

Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is His delight!

Today's verse is the beginning of a series I want to do in the book of Proverbs - today's verse talks about a false weight - what first comes to mind to me is those who sold animals for sacricifce in the temple who would add weight to the animals without the buyers knowledge thus making it cost more -these people would make money off this falsely and God has some harsh words to say about them - however those who sold at a just weight are God's delight - I have heard it said that what you do when no one is looking says a lot about you - if you cheat others behind their back - you are no better then those who cheat them right in front of them - Those in the temple who did this brought God to open shame - not something He takes lightly - here at the one place set aside for worship, people came in to see if they could cheat others but ultimately stole from God - the same thing happens today - there are crooks everywhere - even in the church - those who pad their own pockets at someone else's loss - we cannot pay our way to heaven but when we are called to give - we must give as God calls us to give - no if someone comes along and steal what we give - it's not on us but the one who stole - we must be sure to give God all the glory at all times - let's live a life that is perfect balance - not a false one - we can claim many things with our mouths - but what does our life say - to me this steps on my toes and it should - let's give God our very best - He gave us His Son - let's give Him our live - your brother in Christ who is in this with you, Daniel

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Word to the wise: Cheating God is never a good idea! God knows all and sees all - there is no hiding anything from Him!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/11/10
Give to God what calls you to give - nothing more , nothing less

The Daily Blueprint
1/8/10

Love & Seek

Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me!

Once there was a suggestion to read a Proverb a day - since there is 31 of them -you can read one once a day - there is much wisdom in the Proverbs - in today's verse - God says He loves those who love Him - but also mentions that those who seek Him early shall find Him - how do you begin your day? I have to admit I struggle to get up and once I do - often I am in a rush - this does not put me in the best of circumstances to worship the Lord - I do pray every day on my way into work - often it's a quick prayer - I want to draw closer to God - I want to seek HIM early - but often it's later - but not to get caught on this point - but rather to understand what God requires - He is the one who saves us - He is the one He made us - and He is the one to be worshipped and praised! Let's make it a point to really seek the Lord - without distractions - we must set aside time daily to spend with Him - and Him alone - too much of the time we feel we must be doing something to be useful for God - Jesus once told two ladies - Mary and Martha - that seeking Him and being at His feet was more important than working - after all we can do nothing apart from the Lord - I am finding myself doing more and more things on my own - and this is not right - I must correct this - we are really powerless without God - let's remember that we must love and seek Him daily - let's not waste a minute getting closer to God - He is all we have and all we really need - the world around us is trying to vie for our attention - let's buck the trend of this world and separate ourselves for God's purpose - I admit this will be a challenge -we have jobs - kids to get to school and bills to pay - let's just stop and seek God during our days -
He is there waiting for us - what access we have to God - let's remember that we have so much to be thankful for - I am thankful for each of you - may God bless you as you seek to love Him and seek Him early! He is waiting for you!

Word to the wise: When we wait for the LORD to act - we are living by faith!

BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/8/10
THE BEST SERVICE FOR GOD IS SEEKING AND LOVING HIM!

The Daily Blueprint
1/7/10

7 x 70

Matthew 18:21-22
Then came Peter to Him and said Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times?
JESUS said unto him. I say not unto you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

During church last night I was caught by the fact that our sins are forgiven! I know as a Christ-follower this should be common knowledge , but at times the trials of life get in our way and the way respond to those trials says alot about where we are with Christ - I had to admit that I have been carrying around a lot of guilt for sins in the past - and even the ones I just commited - this struggle will contiune as long as we breathe the air of this earth - we will sin - it's just that we need to surrender more and more to JESUS and allow HIM to change us - we cannot do this on our own! When Peter asked Jesus how many times would he have to forgive those who sinned against him - I guess Peter thought there was limit to forgiveness - but Jesus says that's not the case - it's not that Jesus is approving sin - but it's the fact that His death paid for it all - and for those who put their trust in Him they are all forgiven - another thing that stuck me was that the Word says that all have fallen short - not just some - all - that means we all fit into that group- we all need forgiveness and it all comes from JESUS and since HE has forgiven us so much - we should be among those willing to forgive others -
how many times you may ask - JESUS said 7 x 70 - I know some of you are very smart and would just calculate that number and say that's enough - but that's not the point here - the point is we must be forgiving of others since we are forgiven - God didn't place a limit on it - allow the Holy Spirit to comform you into the likeness of the Son -
Remember that in CHRIST we are forgiven ALL our sins! Jesus paid it all -
Is there someone you need to forgive? Don't move past this day without giving them forgiveness - this is God's will for our lives - we must be like HIM and forgiveness must be central in our lives! Glory to God in the hightest - if it's sin 7 x 70 and more forgive them!

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Word to the wise: Forgiveness not only helps those who have been wronged but those who did the wronging!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/7/10
WE SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE FORGIVENESS IN OUR HEART

The Daily Blueprint
1/6/10

See The Star - Follow The Son

Matthew 2:1&2
Now when JESUS was born in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Harod the king, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East, and have come to worship Him!

Today is the day we celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men to Bethlehem -
These wise men came from a distant place and followed the Star - the Star God put into place to lead them to His Son! They followed this star and after a long trip - they finally had made it to see the Christ child - by this time Jesus had grown a little - he was no longer a baby in a manger but an infant that was beginning to grow and change - Mary must have been so proud to show off this baby - The wise men came to worship Jesus but King Harod had other ideas - he wanted to kill this child because his power was being threatened or so he thought - it got so bad that Harold wanted all boy babies under 2 years of age to be killed - these wise men knew from a dream not to go back to Harold - Their mission was to bring Christ gifts and riches of this world fit for a king -what would a child want to what they brought - to today's mind the gifts seem very odd - but in the time in which they were given - they were priceless in nature - when they laid their eyes upon Christ they bowed down and worshiped - what an odd scene - but it was the right way to approach this child - we have just finished celebrating CHRISTmas and a new year - now we must begin to focus on Christ as He grows from a baby to a man - we go from the cradle to the cross quickly with Easter being the grand celebration but until that can happen -we must approach Christ as the King HE is - we must come humbly before Him - we need to see the Star and then Follow HIM - JESUS alone is worthy of our praise - let's be like these wise men and seek Jesus with all our heart - all our resources and all our mind - let's see the star and follow the SON!

Today is also my Mother's Birthday - Elaine went home in 1993
Today I want to remember her life - pray for me and my family -
May GOD receive the glory for this ministry and for this celebration of the Wise Men meeting JESUS for the first time - many more wise men and women have followed Jesus - He must be the Star of our lives!

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Because the Star showed up - the wise men found JESUS - have you found JESUS and has HE found you? May you be lead to JESUS and believe in HIM!

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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/6/10
WITHOUT HIS BIRTH - ALL WOULD BE LOST!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT

New Year 2010 - Part Two

New Year - Same God!
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; but Christ lives in me: and the life I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.

Today we begin not only a new year - but a new decade - 2009 was a very hard year around my household - from losing my Dad in June to being told I have an enlarged heart back in April - but through it all God remains faithful - no matter what - He is there - and HE must be our focus -sadly I have gotten my eyes of Jesus for a little while and have been consumed by my problems - but the good news is God will take us back - don't think you have ever gone to far away from Him for Him to take you back - He longs to have a personal intimate relationship with you - maybe 2010 can be the year that finally comes to pass in your life - I know how foolish it is to try and live this life apart from Christ - He has given us so much - His life was payment for our sins - He willingly laid down His life to save us - all of us - no one is to be left out - take some time right now and look at your life - do you know Christ? I have to ask myself that often - sometimes my actions make it seem like I am not following Him - we all fail - but we must get back up - and the great thing is HE will pick us up! Let's put Christ first this year - it's a fresh year - the calendar is blank -- let's give God our best this year - last year is gone - we cannot go back - let's leave the mistakes of our past in the past - today is a new day - maybe today you will come to know CHRIST! There is nothing better then that - please pray for me as I pray for you - pray that our faith will increase - pray that we will know HIM more and more each day - I love you in the name of JESUS! May 2010 be your best year yet - and as my friend Earl has said - whatever God wants for us in 2010 - that is just what will happen! Praise the LORD!
Happy New Year!

BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 1/1/10
GOD MAKES ALL THINGS NEW! Happy New Year 2010!
New Year Note: Today is a new day and a new year - what does God have planned for us this year? Let's ask Him!


Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a Happy New Year!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT

New Year 2010 - Part One

New Year - Same God!
Revelation 1:8a
I AM the Alpha & the Omega, the beginning & the ending...

As we embark on a new year - let us take some time to look back - as I have said before 2009 has not been the best year in my life - but with that said - God is still on the Throne - He is still in control - no matter how I feel - I want to try and see the good in this year - I will do this in tomorrow's devotional - right now I want to express what today's verse means to me - God says that HE is the beginning and the ending - when we look back at one year ending and new one about to begin - we must take inventory and begin to see what God has planned for us in the next year - 2009 is one for the record books - but as this year passes into the new one - we must learn from what happened this year - God says that HE is the Alpha and the Omega - HE has always been - there was never a time when God was not there - HE is outside of time - HE sees it all at once - nothing surpises our God - He knows our thoughts and our intentions - looking forward to the new year - I want to be sure that my thoughts and intentions are brought more into subjection to God - it's been tough - I've been selfish - and God is teaching me much about myself - things I don't care to learn but I know it's for HIS glory - the same thing in your life - maybe God is putting His finger on something in your life - let Him have His way - that's my advise - because I have been struggling I have resisted what God has shown me - but now I know I must accept it and move on - and move closer to the ONE who made it all - the ONE who gave us HIS only SON - the ONE whom we should be living for every minute of every day - pray for me as I pray for you - and in the end may our lives glorify God - HE alone is worthy of our praise!
Happy New Year!

BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/31/09
GOD RULES NO MATTER THE YEAR!
New Year Note: Even though the calander is changing - GOD will never!


Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a Happy New Year!

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12/25/09 - CHRISTmas Eve

Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!

LUKE 2:8-10
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Today is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ - He came so that no man may die - His life made it possible for us to have eternal life - His life was given for us so that we could come back into a right relationship with God the Father - His life was lived for the Father's glory at all times! He came a babe in a manger but would grow into a man who would give HIS very life for our sakes - He took our sin upon HIMSELF and paid the whole price for us -This CHRISTmas day - think about this very fact - God loves you and HE proved it by sending HIS one and only Son to pay the price for our sins - His life brings us life - His death brought us eternal life - Jesus came so that we would know and see just how much God loves each one of us - 2009 has not been the best of years in my life - but God is still on the throne and HE still loves me and all of us - Jesus came to bring us life! This little baby in this out of place town is the greatest Gift that anyone could have given us - He came willingly from Heaven so HE could live like a human being - Jesus took our place - He lived a perfect life and no one else has done that - Let's worship the KING of KINGS - let's remember that HE is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas - Rejoice for unto us this day is born a Savior who is CHRIST the LORD!
WE PRAISE YOU LORD JESUS FOR COMING TO OUR WORLD AND SHOWING US WHAT REAL LOVE IS ALL ABOUT!
REJOICE - PRAISE THE LORD!
Merry CHRISTmas one and all!
Please remember those who are alone this day -those without family - the homeless - remind them that JESUS came for everyone - Rejoce in the LORD today and forever more!
BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/25/09
THE FACT THAT JESUS WAS BORN SHOWS JUST HOW MUCH GOD LOVES US!
CHRISTmas Note: GOD GAVE THE BEST GIFT TO US THROUGH HIS SON!


Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a BLESSED CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!

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12/24/09 - CHRISTmas Eve

Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!

Luke 2:6
And so it was, that while they (Mary & Joseph) were there (Bethlehem) the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Mary and Joseph sure had a hard time in the beginning - first Mary was told by an angel that she would give birth to a baby boy - but having not been with a man she didn't know how this could be - Joseph wanted to put her away so that the people would not accuse him of something - then they had to go miles away to be taxed - This was no easy time at all - but anything worth having is often hard to accomplish - Mary was really pregnant when they took this trip -- they made it to Bethlehem and the time had come - Mary was going to have this baby and soon -- but where would they have this baby? They tried the Inn - but sorry no room - so they had to settle on a stable - they had no other place to go - but it was all in God's great plan - the King of King would not be born in the luxgury suite of the Inn - now in the palace - but in a stable - Jesus came so far - from heaven above to this lowly stable - it must have been very smelly - not tidy like our manger scence - but the ladies will agree - when it's time for a baby to be born - they will be born - Inn or not! Jesus would be born - and we would be delivered - I love the song by 4HIM -what a strange way to save the world!
THIS WAS GOD'S PLAN - Let's rejoice in this birth - for the child that Mary had is the KING of KING and LORD of LORDS! AMEN!

BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/24/09
JESUS CAME FROM HEAVEN TO SAVE US FROM HELL

CHRISTmas Note: JESUS was born in a lowly manger and would die on a lowly cross

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Building On The Word Ministries wish you and your family a BLESSED CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT

12/22/09

Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!

Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of JESUS CHRIST was on this wise: When as His Mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with Child of the Holy Ghost.

To truly celebrate CHRISTmas - we must go back to the beginning -well the beginning of Jesus' earthly existance - to be sure JESUS has always been - He is the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End - He always has been and always will be - HE is LORD alone and shares this title with no one else!
We must go back to when Mary was visited by an angel and the angel told her she would give birth - Mary's first responce was that she has never been with a man - how could she give birth - but the angel made sure she understood that this Child would be like no other child - this Child would be King over all - this Child would be born in a manger - a feeding trought - Mary accepted what was given her and did what God had called her to do - what about us - do we do this? Is our focus on CHRIST or on gife giving - is it on food - and if it is - I must say that last night I witnessed a place that gives food to those in need -but not only that - they give Jesus to them and HIS love keeps this place going - the same is with us - Jesus is God's gift to us - Mary was just an insturment in this whole thing - many today worship her - but that's not right - JESUS alone is worthy of worship - we must keep HIM at the center of it all - Don't miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas! Mary did as GOD commanded her - what about us? Let's do the same! It's all about JESUS and HIM alone!

BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/22/09
THE BABY MARY GIVE BIRTH TO WOULD SOON DELIVER THE WORLD FROM SIN!

CHRISTmas Note: CHRIST came to show that GOD is love!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT

12/21/09

Don't Miss CHRIST this CHRISTmas!

John 1:2&14
(1)In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD
was with GOD and the WORD was GOD...

(14) And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld HIS glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the FATHER,) full of grace & truth!!

Welcome to the CHRISTmas edition of Building on the WORD.....

This CHRISTmas we must make sure we don't miss CHRIST!
It's easy in the hurry of the season - in the shopping - in the doing -
we work hard to celebrate this time of year - it's good to be with family -
and there is nothing wrong with buying things -but if we are not careful the real meaning of this time of year will be lost - and we cannot go back and re-do it -
the world pressures us to buy this or that - to do this or that - we don't get to take the time and just reflect much - there is always something that wants our attention - it's in this that we often fail to see CHRIST in CHRISTmas -
we must be willing to slow down - to seek God's face - and find out that apart from JESUS we have no hope - it's in that - that GOD sent HIS only SON -
The WORD the Bible says - was made flesh - from the beginning the WORD was with GOD - the WORD is really JESUS - and JESUS created everything - how can we speed through this season without giving Him a second thought - it's HIS birthday you know - let's take some time this year to slow down and seek Christ and remember that HE is our only hope!
Let's make sure CHRIST has first place in our lives during CHRISTmas and the rest of the year long - tomorrow I want to go further - but right now I just want to introduce those thoughts to you - we must make sure we don't miss CHRIST in CHRISTmas -

Let's dwell in the fact that JESUS became flesh and dwelt among us!

BUILDING ON THE WORD FOR 12/21/09
WITHOUT CHRIST - THERE WOULD BE NO CHRISTMAS!

CHRISTmas Note: BECAUSE JESUS WAS BORN - WE HAVE LIFE FOREVER IN HIM!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT - 9.3.09

Called By Your Name

Daniel 9:19
O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, harken and do; defer not, for Your Own sake, O my God: for this city and Your people are called by Your Name!

When we begin a realtionship with God through Jesus Christ - we begin to notice some things - we begin to notice that not only did Christ save us - He has given us a new name - we are no longer on our own - no matter how lonely we may become - He has promised never to leave us - I have to admit those words give me comfort - but I also have to confess that lately it's been very hard to apply those words to my life - you see I have allowed fear and worry to consume me - I write this to confess it and get it out in the open - to admit I don't have all the answers and at times I fail - a fail big - it's easy to write about trusting God but actually doing it is harder - but it must be done - so join me in learning how to allow God to have control over our lives - often worry shows that we are not fully trusting Him - He has given us a new name - We are called God's children now - our sin debt - paid in full - our future - secure - our destiny settled - remember we are not our own - but we were brought with a price -
through the difficult circumstances I find my self in - Christ is showing me I belong to Him - the problem is in believing just that - that we belong to Him - we have been called by His name - we must live this life in such a way that always brings glory to God our Father -as these words from the prophet Daniel so well say - we have been called by His name - He has taken ownership of us - if that does not bring comfort to your soul - I don't know what will -
Remember - no matter what - He has called you by HIS name - you are HIS!

getting used to being called by HIS name ~ Daniel<><
BUILDING MOMENT:
THERE IS NO GREATER NAME THAN JESUS CHRIST!
Because we have CHRIST - we have a new name!
9.3.09 - Building on the WORD
WE HAVE BEEN RENAMED BY CHRIST!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT - 9.1.09

The End Of The Law

Romans 10:4
For CHRIST is the end of the law for righteousness to every one who believes.

The Law has been called the schoolmaster that was put in place to lead us to Christ - That is what it is designed to do - God has a law and He expects it to be obeyed - in the garden - Adam and Eve didn't obey God and there was grave consequences - that must be paid - for the wages of sin is death - and sin is anything that is done that goes against what God desires - He gave His law to Moses and the people quickly disobeyed it - the same is true today - the laws of the land are ignored just as God's law is ignored - but before you think I am legalistic - I am not - JESUS is the end of the law - He came to fulfill it -
He lived the perfect life for you and me - for the WHOLE world! He alone could pay the price that was owed for disobeying God's Law - it's been paid for in full - in the Lamb's blood - let's not forget that the payment has been made over 2000 years ago on an old rugged cross - sometimes we get away from what really happened - Christ died for us - the Righteous for the sinful! The Holy for the diseased and sin filled - JESUS paid it all - HE is the end of the law - no more will the Law be our guide - instead once reborn from above, we follow Christ! Let's remember that the Law had a purpose - but now that JESUS has come - we are no longer made right by obedience - instead we are made right in the blood - the blood of the Lamb - we are the blood bought children - rejoice! Christ did what we could never do - be made right with God the Father!

Thanks for YOUR blood JESUS! ~ Daniel<><
BUILDING MOMENT:
The LAMB was slain for our sins - sins that kept us from God but now we have access to GOD through the blood of JESUS!
Because we have CHRIST - we have forgiveness of ALL our sins!
9.1.09 - Building on the WORD
WITHOUT CHRIST'S BLOOD - THERE WOULD BE NO HOPE!