Matthew 13:58
And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief
Matthew 17:20
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Mark 9:24
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
Lord help our unbelief!!! A lot of times us as Christians don’t see the Power of God move because of our own doubt and unbelief.
John 1:12
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name
God has already given us power; We are children of God born of the incorruptible seed and have the power of God inside of us.
1 Peter 1:23
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
He has given us power to go and preach the gospel, to cast out unclean spirits, to heal the sick, and to perform miracles in His name!
Matthew 10:1
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Mark 6:7
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Luke 10:19
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Yet most don’t see and walk in this power each day. Doubt has somehow crept in, in this world there will be naysayers, there will be trials and there will be opposition, but do not Forget in Whom you have believed.
In and of ourselves there is no power, It is Only the work of Christ. We must not look at the natural…When you speak there Is power!
1 Corinthians 1:18
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Lord help our unbelief! Oh that your people would see things like you see them, and do things like you do them! People need Jesus, Let’s be the lights in the midst of darkness. May doubt and unbelief have no part in our lives so that we can walk in the freedom and power that God has already given unto us.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Pray with Me...
I am writing this note to officially invite you to join me and a group of like minded believer’s to pray and fast on Thursdays. We have been praying for our communities, for the outreaches we hold, for lives to be transformed by the power of God, for the nations, and among other things most recently the Lord has placed it upon our hearts to cry out for the Muslim communities.
Islam is a religion that is very hostile toward Christianity and it’s a religion that is growing at a tremendous rate, and God has placed it in our hearts to reach these people with the Gospel…only the Truth will set them free (John 8:32). We understand that witnessing to Muslims can be difficult, that’s why I am planning to hold a workshop early in January so that we can learn better how to effectively witness to this group of people. I will post up the exact date soon (tentatively 1/9/10).
2 Timothy 4:2-5
Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lust shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away from the truth, and be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof the work of thy ministry.
We believe that God is going to give us the Muslim population!!!
We ask that you intercede for those missionaries who are taking the gospel to hostile Muslim communities, also pray for those who convert from Islam to Christianity…under Islamic law the penalty for converting is Death.
We are interceding for 17 Rifqa Bary who ran away from home because her Muslim parents threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity. You can learn more about her incredible story and heartbreaking struggle at rifqabary.com
I pray that the Lord continue to break our hearts for these people and would raise up men and woman to preach the truth without fear of persecution…let’s be the one’s that say LORD SEND US!!!!!!!!!! SEND US TO THE MUSLIM NATIONS, SEND US!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Islam is a religion that is very hostile toward Christianity and it’s a religion that is growing at a tremendous rate, and God has placed it in our hearts to reach these people with the Gospel…only the Truth will set them free (John 8:32). We understand that witnessing to Muslims can be difficult, that’s why I am planning to hold a workshop early in January so that we can learn better how to effectively witness to this group of people. I will post up the exact date soon (tentatively 1/9/10).
2 Timothy 4:2-5
Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lust shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away from the truth, and be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof the work of thy ministry.
We believe that God is going to give us the Muslim population!!!
We ask that you intercede for those missionaries who are taking the gospel to hostile Muslim communities, also pray for those who convert from Islam to Christianity…under Islamic law the penalty for converting is Death.
We are interceding for 17 Rifqa Bary who ran away from home because her Muslim parents threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity. You can learn more about her incredible story and heartbreaking struggle at rifqabary.com
I pray that the Lord continue to break our hearts for these people and would raise up men and woman to preach the truth without fear of persecution…let’s be the one’s that say LORD SEND US!!!!!!!!!! SEND US TO THE MUSLIM NATIONS, SEND US!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Lights in the midst of darkness..
I want to thank everyone who came out yesterday as we took the Word of Truth unto the streets of Union City, NJ. For some it was the very first time sharing their faith and they may have felt a bit challenged, but I thank God that He is working in the lives of those who desire to be obedient to HIM--and although sometimes we feel we have nothing to offer....the truth is we do....We have JESUS!!!!
It was great ministering with you all....Geo,Christina, Olga, Cliff, Avery, Pastor Andrew, Susan, Jean & Carlos....love u!!
Please Pray For:
Carlos & Frida - Carlos was the very first man I spoke to he professed to be a Christian and showed great faith toward God. Please pray for continued strength and help as he takes care of his disabled wife Frida and also pray for Frida to be healed and able to rise up from the wheelchair.
Brian- A 15 year old whose face went from being nonchalant & casual at the beginning of our conversation about God to concerned and serious after sharing the importance of true relationship with Christ and Geo explaining John 3- that he must be born again. Pray for him to seek after God.
Vilma- A mother of 3, who was very receptive to the Word and gladly received prayer...pray for her daughter to who is in Peru and that she find a place where she can fellowship and learn and grow in the things of God.
Edgar- a young man who was raise Catholic, was very receptive to the gospel! Decided to start reading the Word and truly seek after God. Plans on attending service Sunday. Praise Jesus..pray that the Word grow and the enemy can not steal it away.
Elvis- A Christian man we met along the way...pray for strength and that he would continue to serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
Jose- Pray for a him to have a closer walk with God, that every hindrance would be removed in Jesus name!
Luis Angel- Very receptive to the gospel...pray he truly submits all to the Lord and walk in His ways.
Michael, Oscar & Friend- 3 young kids who learned the truth of God. Pray they would grow up to know and serve Jesus.
Awilda- Pray she would truly get to know Jesus and walk in HIs ways.
And the close to my heart is.... Kathy.... whose boyfriend was
beating her in the middle of the street. Some of the guys intervened and we tried to mediate as best we could. It is soooo sad to see...he had beat her badly several times before and confessed that she was raised in the church and left her family in order to be with him. We prayed with her and will keep in contact with her. Please pray for her safety and that she return to the Lord and get away from this abusive relationship.
Of course there are many other testimonies and prayer request that Ive yet to receive from the rest of the team and those will be posted soon.
Thank you all who prayed for us and a special thank you to Raven West Coast for the baby kits we were able to bless mommies with and thank you to Jacqueline Acevedo for the childrens pants donations.
Please Continue to pray for the Raven NY/NJ Team that we would be highlights in obscurity..... lights in the midst of darkness.....that we would diligently GO 4 GOD!
Next week we will be reaching out to lost and dying in Manhattans East Village...For details call me @ 347-231-5631.
It was great ministering with you all....Geo,Christina, Olga, Cliff, Avery, Pastor Andrew, Susan, Jean & Carlos....love u!!
Please Pray For:
Carlos & Frida - Carlos was the very first man I spoke to he professed to be a Christian and showed great faith toward God. Please pray for continued strength and help as he takes care of his disabled wife Frida and also pray for Frida to be healed and able to rise up from the wheelchair.
Brian- A 15 year old whose face went from being nonchalant & casual at the beginning of our conversation about God to concerned and serious after sharing the importance of true relationship with Christ and Geo explaining John 3- that he must be born again. Pray for him to seek after God.
Vilma- A mother of 3, who was very receptive to the Word and gladly received prayer...pray for her daughter to who is in Peru and that she find a place where she can fellowship and learn and grow in the things of God.
Edgar- a young man who was raise Catholic, was very receptive to the gospel! Decided to start reading the Word and truly seek after God. Plans on attending service Sunday. Praise Jesus..pray that the Word grow and the enemy can not steal it away.
Elvis- A Christian man we met along the way...pray for strength and that he would continue to serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
Jose- Pray for a him to have a closer walk with God, that every hindrance would be removed in Jesus name!
Luis Angel- Very receptive to the gospel...pray he truly submits all to the Lord and walk in His ways.
Michael, Oscar & Friend- 3 young kids who learned the truth of God. Pray they would grow up to know and serve Jesus.
Awilda- Pray she would truly get to know Jesus and walk in HIs ways.
And the close to my heart is.... Kathy.... whose boyfriend was
beating her in the middle of the street. Some of the guys intervened and we tried to mediate as best we could. It is soooo sad to see...he had beat her badly several times before and confessed that she was raised in the church and left her family in order to be with him. We prayed with her and will keep in contact with her. Please pray for her safety and that she return to the Lord and get away from this abusive relationship.
Of course there are many other testimonies and prayer request that Ive yet to receive from the rest of the team and those will be posted soon.
Thank you all who prayed for us and a special thank you to Raven West Coast for the baby kits we were able to bless mommies with and thank you to Jacqueline Acevedo for the childrens pants donations.
Please Continue to pray for the Raven NY/NJ Team that we would be highlights in obscurity..... lights in the midst of darkness.....that we would diligently GO 4 GOD!
Next week we will be reaching out to lost and dying in Manhattans East Village...For details call me @ 347-231-5631.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Let's Go 4 God!!!
Romans 10:13-14 (King James Version)
13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
How shall they hear unless WE go!!!!
Meeting today @ 2pm @ The Lopez Residence
-Please Fast & Pray
We will have tracts, clothes, baby kits, and more to give to the community, but more importantly we have the Word of Life!!!
Come share you faith......come learn how to share your faith.....let's Go 4 God!!
Any questions call Diane @ 347-231-5631
God Bless!!
13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
How shall they hear unless WE go!!!!
Meeting today @ 2pm @ The Lopez Residence
-Please Fast & Pray
We will have tracts, clothes, baby kits, and more to give to the community, but more importantly we have the Word of Life!!!
Come share you faith......come learn how to share your faith.....let's Go 4 God!!
Any questions call Diane @ 347-231-5631
God Bless!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Sons of Belial
1 Samuel 2
12Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
13And the priest's custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;
14And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.
15Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.
16And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
17Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.
In 1 Samuel 2:12 the son’s of Eli the High Priest were called sons of Belial… The word Belial in the Old Testament means, “Worthless, without value, a lawless person, wicked”, In the New Testament it is used as a name of Satan. These two men Hophni and Phinehas were officiating priests at the sanctuary in Shiloh. They served God in a religious way yet the scriptures say they knew not God. It’s amazing how people can just do religion, I mean preacher’s can preach, scholars can study, congregants can assemble, musicians can play, and singers can sing for God, but to truly know God, that is a different story. It seems now a day all you need to have is the correct lingo, a few hallelujah’s, some amen’s and some Christian clichés and the church embraces you as ‘saved’. Although those outward expressions may fool men, be sure of this… The Lord knows the heart and you will never fool Him.
Hophni and Phinehas were wicked in the sight of the Lord. They would take whatever they wanted from the offerings people brought to the Lord. (1 Samuel 2:13-16) God had commanded how He wanted the priests to be fed by the sacrifice (Deuteronomy 18:3) and these two Priests held no regard for the law of God, and if a anyone objected, if a righteous man wanting to follow the law dared to speak against them, they would use force to get their way. These men did not fear God. They would sleep with the woman who served at the sanctuary; they were disobedient, adulterous and rebellious men.
1 Samuel 2:17 says that they made men abhor the offering of the Lord. Their behavior turned people away from God!!! It says men abhorred the offering of the Lord. This verse makes me think about the condition of the church today. How many times when witnessing on the streets has someone told you, “Christians are hypocrites, that’s why I don’t go to church”? The church has made men abhor the offering of the Lord, by not living Christ like. We cannot be effective ministers of the Gospel, if we are not living up to what we preach.
These television evangelist that preach a watered down, God can make you rich, name it and claim it gospel turn a lot people off to God and they will have to give an account to the Lord one day for it, but what about you??? The Pastor of a small church in a big city, the mother of school aged children, the street minister, the Sunday school teacher?? Have you examined yourself lately? It’s very easy to get caught up in doing things for God, the religious acts, but what about the inside? Do you know the Lord? Does the Lord know you? The word of God says to examine yourself (2 Corinthians 13:5) Judgment came upon the house of Hophni and Phinehas … let’s learn from scripture…repent…and practice what you preach that you may be known as a son/daughter of God and not Belial.
12Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
13And the priest's custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;
14And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.
15Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.
16And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
17Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.
In 1 Samuel 2:12 the son’s of Eli the High Priest were called sons of Belial… The word Belial in the Old Testament means, “Worthless, without value, a lawless person, wicked”, In the New Testament it is used as a name of Satan. These two men Hophni and Phinehas were officiating priests at the sanctuary in Shiloh. They served God in a religious way yet the scriptures say they knew not God. It’s amazing how people can just do religion, I mean preacher’s can preach, scholars can study, congregants can assemble, musicians can play, and singers can sing for God, but to truly know God, that is a different story. It seems now a day all you need to have is the correct lingo, a few hallelujah’s, some amen’s and some Christian clichés and the church embraces you as ‘saved’. Although those outward expressions may fool men, be sure of this… The Lord knows the heart and you will never fool Him.
Hophni and Phinehas were wicked in the sight of the Lord. They would take whatever they wanted from the offerings people brought to the Lord. (1 Samuel 2:13-16) God had commanded how He wanted the priests to be fed by the sacrifice (Deuteronomy 18:3) and these two Priests held no regard for the law of God, and if a anyone objected, if a righteous man wanting to follow the law dared to speak against them, they would use force to get their way. These men did not fear God. They would sleep with the woman who served at the sanctuary; they were disobedient, adulterous and rebellious men.
1 Samuel 2:17 says that they made men abhor the offering of the Lord. Their behavior turned people away from God!!! It says men abhorred the offering of the Lord. This verse makes me think about the condition of the church today. How many times when witnessing on the streets has someone told you, “Christians are hypocrites, that’s why I don’t go to church”? The church has made men abhor the offering of the Lord, by not living Christ like. We cannot be effective ministers of the Gospel, if we are not living up to what we preach.
These television evangelist that preach a watered down, God can make you rich, name it and claim it gospel turn a lot people off to God and they will have to give an account to the Lord one day for it, but what about you??? The Pastor of a small church in a big city, the mother of school aged children, the street minister, the Sunday school teacher?? Have you examined yourself lately? It’s very easy to get caught up in doing things for God, the religious acts, but what about the inside? Do you know the Lord? Does the Lord know you? The word of God says to examine yourself (2 Corinthians 13:5) Judgment came upon the house of Hophni and Phinehas … let’s learn from scripture…repent…and practice what you preach that you may be known as a son/daughter of God and not Belial.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!!
God has been faithful !!! I have been continuously amazed at how God has been moving and working in my life and around those all around me. It seems like no matter how amazing and awesome you know God is, He always shows you how limited you are in your understanding and that He is even more bigger, greater, and awesome than you can ever fathom.
Updates: God has been opening doors, we have been praying for the Lord to open doors into hospitals and nursing homes and soon we will hopefully see these doors totally opened. God has lead us to people who can help with this and we are so joyful at the prospect! On the streets we are steadfastly taking the word of truth to the lost and dying, seeing people gain hope, seeing captives set free, and seeing God get glory. Although the laborers are few, the harvest is indeed plentiful and we see God’s hand moving and touching lives. It is so great to be out there these cold days, people look at you like your crazy, ‘Why on earth are you out here in the freezing cold?’, they ask and we get to share Jesus! Yay! It’s been great. Leo, a young man we met in May has become a part of our team. He is in a struggle to overcome addiction, we are praying and seeking the Lord for this man who has a great call on his life. I have seen God working in his life and he comes out and shares Jesus with us. It is amazing seeing what God is doing in him. Please join me in praying for his complete victory and freedom from the bondage of addiction. There are many more awesome things the Lord is doing in NYC.
This year my constant prayer is to die to self, die to Diane and live to Christ! This year my comforts, my will, my plans all have to die. We need to be doulos servants! I am a bondservant of Jesus Christ, He is my master. I want to do the will of the Father in all things. Life is so much simpler when we allow God to take control!
Tomorrow will mark the start of 21 days of Prayer & Fasting!!! We are excited, knowing that God is going to reveal Himself in a mighty way through these 21 days!
God Bless!!
God has been faithful !!! I have been continuously amazed at how God has been moving and working in my life and around those all around me. It seems like no matter how amazing and awesome you know God is, He always shows you how limited you are in your understanding and that He is even more bigger, greater, and awesome than you can ever fathom.
Updates: God has been opening doors, we have been praying for the Lord to open doors into hospitals and nursing homes and soon we will hopefully see these doors totally opened. God has lead us to people who can help with this and we are so joyful at the prospect! On the streets we are steadfastly taking the word of truth to the lost and dying, seeing people gain hope, seeing captives set free, and seeing God get glory. Although the laborers are few, the harvest is indeed plentiful and we see God’s hand moving and touching lives. It is so great to be out there these cold days, people look at you like your crazy, ‘Why on earth are you out here in the freezing cold?’, they ask and we get to share Jesus! Yay! It’s been great. Leo, a young man we met in May has become a part of our team. He is in a struggle to overcome addiction, we are praying and seeking the Lord for this man who has a great call on his life. I have seen God working in his life and he comes out and shares Jesus with us. It is amazing seeing what God is doing in him. Please join me in praying for his complete victory and freedom from the bondage of addiction. There are many more awesome things the Lord is doing in NYC.
This year my constant prayer is to die to self, die to Diane and live to Christ! This year my comforts, my will, my plans all have to die. We need to be doulos servants! I am a bondservant of Jesus Christ, He is my master. I want to do the will of the Father in all things. Life is so much simpler when we allow God to take control!
Tomorrow will mark the start of 21 days of Prayer & Fasting!!! We are excited, knowing that God is going to reveal Himself in a mighty way through these 21 days!
God Bless!!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Have you any idols in your heart??
Ezekiel 14:6 (KJV) – Thus saith the Lord God; REPENT, and turn yourselves from your idols, and turn away your faces from all your abominations.
The word of the Lord had come unto Ezekiel to speak to the elders of Israel in this passage of scripture, but just think about how relevant this word is to each of us today. How many idols have you set up in your heart? Things you might have never considered as idols, yet upon careful examination could not be denied.
Many people have a false notion that an idol is just a statue that some worship, but in reality an idol is anything that you love or care about more than God. It can be a job, a spouse, your children, a hobby, etc. An idol can also be a false image God, yes like statues, but also false beliefs such as believing in a God that accepts your sin and would never judge you for it in order to indulge in your sinful vices. This is very prevalent in society today. I believe one of the reasons people have so many false ideas about God is because they do not immerse themselves in the word of God. They will go to a church service once a week, learn some Christian clichés and traditions of men and adopt them as the word of God. We must be like the Bereans in acts 17:11, who receive the word with all readiness of mind, but also search the scriptures daily to see if those things are so.
Exodus 20:3-5 is a command written directly by the finger of God, You are not to have any idols in your life. The truth is that we need to examine our lives against the word of God… Have you any idols in your heart? Repent and turn yourselves from your idols. Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Revelation 21:8 (KJV)- But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
The truth is God will judge sin… So turn from all your idols today!
The word of the Lord had come unto Ezekiel to speak to the elders of Israel in this passage of scripture, but just think about how relevant this word is to each of us today. How many idols have you set up in your heart? Things you might have never considered as idols, yet upon careful examination could not be denied.
Many people have a false notion that an idol is just a statue that some worship, but in reality an idol is anything that you love or care about more than God. It can be a job, a spouse, your children, a hobby, etc. An idol can also be a false image God, yes like statues, but also false beliefs such as believing in a God that accepts your sin and would never judge you for it in order to indulge in your sinful vices. This is very prevalent in society today. I believe one of the reasons people have so many false ideas about God is because they do not immerse themselves in the word of God. They will go to a church service once a week, learn some Christian clichés and traditions of men and adopt them as the word of God. We must be like the Bereans in acts 17:11, who receive the word with all readiness of mind, but also search the scriptures daily to see if those things are so.
Exodus 20:3-5 is a command written directly by the finger of God, You are not to have any idols in your life. The truth is that we need to examine our lives against the word of God… Have you any idols in your heart? Repent and turn yourselves from your idols. Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Revelation 21:8 (KJV)- But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
The truth is God will judge sin… So turn from all your idols today!
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