January 2026

"JUST BE CONTENT"

Philippians 2:5 KJV

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus

How many are willing to raise your hand to answer this question…Before you raise your hand…the question is “are you willing to follow Christ even when all you hoped for and all you prayed for has not produced victory”? You have studied the Word, prayed, fasted, and done all you know to do BUT the fear of failure is real in your mind. What are you going to do?

In The New Testament Book Of Philippians Paul is in prison because he advanced the Gospel and had brought assurance of Blessings. Statements he made that enable us to have faith even when we are faced with serious consequences are found in his writings…Example…Chapter 1 verse 6 KJV…”Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: or chapter 1 verse 21 KJV…For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.

In Chapter 2 verse 5 KJV…Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…6…Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God…7…But made himself of no reputation, and took upon himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8…And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

I know what you are thinking, this is not good for Jesus but verses 9-11 changes your mind KJV…9…Wherefore GOD hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name…10… That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth: 11…And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of GOD the Father…

In Chapter 3… Paul warns readers against “Confidence In The Flesh”…beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, instead when your Spirit tells you…tell the readers to “Rejoice in the Lord always.

Chapter 4:5 KJV gives us an assurance…Let your moderation be known unto all men, The Lord Is At Hand…6…Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto GOD…7…And the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8…Finally brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatso ever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of Good Report…If there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Chapter 4 ends with “Peace in All Circumstances”…Paul wants us to remember “He knows what we will face in our walk with Jesus” …and gives us this to hang on to Verse 11… Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content…12…I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13…I can do all things through Christ which stregtheneth me…and 19…But My GOD shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus

Thank You Father For Your Word

Thank YOU LORD for bringing us to the 11th month of this year 2025, we have reached the season of "Thanksgiving". We have had challenges but what has been intended to change us has failed. What was meant to destroy us has failed. Every trap Satan has set for us did not work. His goal was to defeat us so soundly, we would call him lord and any title he wanted us to call him. But his plans failed because no matter what he throws at us the truth is "We serve GOD and GOD alone and He is always with us."

The lyric's say "Love me in Your arms, You were my shelter from the storm
When all my friends were gone, You were right there all along
I never knew a love like this before, I just wanna say that I love You more than anything"

The Chorus lyrics are "I love You, Jesus
I worship and adore You
Just want to tell You
Lord, I love You more than anything"

In the Old Testament book of Daniel, is the story of Daniel and his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They were truly special children but The king Nebuchadnezzar wanted their names changed and the prince of the eunuchs gave them names removing their true identity. They were named Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were to treated well but Daniel made up in his mind he and his friends would not defile themselves because of this king.

Nebuchadnezzar makes an golden image that he wants praised which creates a problem for now Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and of course someone tells the king these Hebrew boys refuse to honor a golden image. You know how it is when when someone get's jealous of you because you are Blessed to have GOD'S favor on your life and because of that you get to do things other's can't.  

The penalty for not obeying the king? a furnace of fire that for these young men is heated 7 times hotter than normal unless they did what the king wanted. They refused and they are thrown into the furnace. Our punishment for not following idols may not be as drastic but there will be a price we pay for our following GOD and not men.

Daniel 3:24-25 KJV... Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spoke, and said unto his counselor's, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. 25...He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

Thank You Father for YOUR WORD that teaches us to fear nothing, no matter what we face..."You are always with us."

GODS Spirit, Blessings and Favor on you, your family, ministry and business.