Words of Encouragement: Recent Episodes
Rev. Curtis Watkins
Words of Encouragement is a ministry establish upon biblical principles, that leads to a relationship with Christ.
Jesus said that He came to seek and to save that which at the beginning of His earthly ministry and as he hung there on the cross, the last words that He said; It is finish. Our Salvation had been purchased by the precious blood of Jesus The Christ. Our sins past, present and future and all Christ requires from us is to tell unbelievers of this GOOD NEWS. The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We have been called as witnesses for Christ, its a great responsibility but not an impossible one. The Bible says there is a way that seemeth right unto a (man), but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 14: 12. You can get so caught up in man's righteous that you forsake the righteousness of God. If you look around you don't see any announcement or names of people who gave their lives to Christ. What you will see about what's happening at your church, what speaker is speaking, how many ministers are being ordained. That's not a pretty picture not matter who painted it.
Jesus wants us to understand that the primary reason that He came was to seek and save that which was Lost. That has become our priority, all else is secondary. Preaching repentance. sin, hell might not get a lot of people in the pews, but it will get you into heaven.
This episode of part one asks the question who is lost? Jesus defines Lost in 3 parables and it reflects the attitude of the believer and their response.
My brothers and sisters when you invited Christ into your life that was a happy celebration, now Christ ask you to make Him your dwelling place. What an invitation from the Lord of Lord and the King of King whose desire is that He abide in me and I abide in Him. This is an offer no believer should turn down.
As a Saint of God He wants us to know that each morning when we awaken He gives us New Mercy for the present day, don't let circumstances tell something different.
The gospel that saves, mankind has been rescued from himself and it's sad that some don't know that and are still walking in darkness. Jesus told us that as believers we are the light for the world but if we hide our light to become performers, to be popular among our peers, to put a title before our name to become part of an inner circle, then Jesus said; he who puts his hand to the gospel plow and looks back and decides I'm gonna do it my way is not fit for the kingdom.
One of the most powerful things that happens when you're saved is you become a witness for Christ and this is not something that you accomplish on your own. Christ place the HolySpirit in you who is the witness. The one who lead and guide you into all truth and remind you of things you may have forgotten.
Salvation is the free gift of God. There are many who don't believe that they're lost in living in sin and that they have time to turn their life around. With the rate people are dying now, before you finish listening to this podcast it might be to late.
Jesus said that man cannot live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God. The contain 66 books. 39 old testament books and 27 new testament books. From Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22: 21 These are God's Words to humanity. Also, there is a Word that comes from the mouth of God that is not written that God speaks to those who have an ear to hear what the spirit of the Lord is saying to the church. Saints are you listening?
Saints don't need more stuff. Saints need a fresh anointing. Saints don't need more programs. Saints need to fulfill their commission. We don't need more church folks. The Church need more saints.
All families matter to God and it should matter to us. Every family on earth has been blessed through the promises of God but when we look at the world and see how we are killing family members. Yet, the promises of God is still available to us. Until we see each other as God see us we will continue to judge each other by the color of our skin and not the content of our character.
The Holy spirit helps us with our weaknesses in our prayer life because we truly don't know how to communicate with God as we should, but the Spirit takes our prayers and tells God exactly what we need, and if it's not according to God's will it will not get through. He will only give God your best.
In the climate that we see today between different cultures is nothing new. It's God unveiling the works of the devil that we may see him for who he is. Because he's going about as a roaring loin seeking whom he may devour.
We are sometime caught unaware in this life because we weren't prepared for what was around the corner. Christ always know what lies ahead and if you allow him to be The Lord of you life He will give you the ability to overcome that which you cannot see or prepare on your own, but you can by the HolySpirit, Your Guide and your Teacher, 24/7 of infinite wisdom and knowledge.
Sometime in life as Christians when things don't go our way we tend to attach ourselves to someone or something other than our faith in Christ. Understand that life as a Christian was never promise to go Your way. Jesus said I AM the way, the truth and the Life. Have Faith in God.
Our God is a progressive God and he requires that his church be progressive and not stationary which mean that we have to continually be led by his spirit, and go forward.
Throughout life just like our phone, internet and our TV lose connection and we receive an error message, we get angry and search diligently to fix the problem. When in life we get disconnected the Holyghost sends us an error message, we need to fix the problem quickly.
God through His Infinite wisdom is not bring the story to a conclusion, nor is he editing it, rather He's doing what He's always does like any good parent. He's looking out for Hi children. That's why we celebrate the birth of his Son at Christmas.
Hope today is what we need, not wishful thinking but Divine Hope that comes from God. Listen and be bless by this word of encouragement.