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JESUS IS LORD and KING! ❤️

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The true church of Jesus Christ already has a Messiah who has declared The Kingdom of God is here! (John 1:14-15) We don’t need another declaration, we need to hear and obey what has already been declared by the one and only true God!

Jesus never bowed down to men, worldly kings and/or those in human authority, never asking permission to be about His Father’s business. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10).

In the midst of a dark corrupt world/nation, God the Father said – Light Be (Genesis 1:3) and Jesus emulating and following in His Father’s footsteps declared I am the Light of the World! (John 8:12).

He never asked or expected this world system to do anything for the kingdom of God! But He confronted the leaders of His day saying … you are in error because you do not know the scriptures or the power of God! (Matthew 22:29)

He didn’t need the world to recognize His Kingdom or call Him Lord or proclaim anything for Him! He declared Himself – the kingdom of God is at hand! (John 1:14)

People of God – Jesus has already declared: you shall receive power after the Holy Ghost has come upon you (Acts 1:8)!

We don’t need anybody’s permission to continue the works of God, except Jesus! PERMISSION GRANTED (Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-16)

We don’t need the world’s permission to pray, to love, to forgive, to be a witness, to carry on the works of Christ, and to demonstrate the power of God in this nation or around the world.

Jesus already taught us, no man can serve (be loyal to) two masters. He does not promote a divided kingdom or split allegiance, neither should we. (Matthew 6:24 – either you will hate the one and love the other).

The kingdom of God is within every born again believer (Luke 17:21). Rise up and do the works of Christ!! God has already spoken, let’s tell and show the World what JESUS has said and how He told us to demonstrate His love. (John 3:16-17)

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is for every nation, kindred, tribe and people. God so loved the world that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Revelation 7:9-12 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 … and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

The true church of Jesus Christ already has a King, His Name is Jesus (who is worthy of all praise, glory, honor and thanksgiving).

He heals the sick (mentally, physically, emotionally), those who are down and out or high and mighty in despair he gives love and proper care, He heals the broken heart, He frees from captivity, He raises the dead, He gives sight to the blind (spiritually and naturally), He cast out devils, He restores the mind, marriages, families, people!

He Saves! He Saves! He Saves!

We don’t need a declaration from the ungodly to do the works of God in this nation or around the world. It is already being done by the true church, the People of God, everyday. Jesus already declared to His church go and do, and we obey because He is Lord and He is King! (Mark 16:15)

PEOPLE OF GOD- Preach the Gospel, the good news and the Truth will set people free! ❤️

LISTEN PEOPLE:

  • GOD LOVES YOU SO VERY MUCH AND HE IS PRESENT, HE IS HERE!
  • HE HAS NOT ABANDONED OR FORSAKEN HIS CREATION!

❤️TRUST IN THE LORD❤️!

Transformational Encounter 01.29.2026 – Crossing the Finish Line Handout

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Summary Handout: Crossing The Finish Line
(Chapter Thirteen from Liberation for Total Transformation)

Key Themes
• Healing and Freedom: Only God’s Word and love bring true healing and freedom from pain’s grip.
• Focus and Transformation: Spiritual growth requires focus, memorization, and meditation on scripture.
• Sitting at the Feet of Jesus: Transformation begins with relationship and surrender.
• Power of Choice and Surrender: God gives us the ability to choose life and surrender our will.
• Enduring to the End: Faithfulness and perseverance are required to finish well.
• Pain—A Device of the Enemy: Recognize pain’s spiritual dimension and respond with faith.
• Joy and Wholeness: Joy is strength; wholeness is God’s goal for every believer.

Key Scriptures
• Acts 20:24 (AMP): Finish the course with joy.
• Luke 8:35: Sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind.
• Deuteronomy 30:19: Choose life.
• Hebrews 3:14: Hold your confidence steadfast to the end.
• Nehemiah 8:10: The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Practical Steps
• Memorize a key verse from the chapter.
• Set aside time to “sit at Jesus’ feet” in prayer and scripture.
• Reflect on areas to surrender to God.
• Identify unhealthy responses to pain and replace them with faith-based actions.
• Practice endurance—set a goal and persist through challenges.
• Cultivate joy and gratitude daily.

Fill-in-the-Blank Prompts
• John 8:36: “If the Son therefore shall make you , ye shall be indeed.”
• Matthew 10:22: “But he that to the end shall be saved.”
• Romans 15:13: “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in , that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
• James 1:2: “My brethren, it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.”
• Jeremiah 33:11: “The voice of , and the __ of gladness…”

Reflection & Discussion Questions
• What does surrender look like in your life?
• How do you respond to pain—physically, emotionally, spiritually?
• Share a time when you experienced God’s joy in adversity.
• Where do you need more hope or peace? Write a prayer asking God to fill you with His hope and peace.

Prayer
“Father, thank You for the healing and freedom found in Your Word and love. Help me to trust You with my pain and to receive Your comfort and truth today. Give me strength to endure, joy to finish well, and a heart fully surrendered to You. Amen.”

For further study:
Read the full chapter, meditate on the scriptures, and use the fill-in-the-blank prompts for personal or group reflection.

If You Don’t Know My Father – You Don’t Know Me

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Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. (John 8:19)

Have you ever had someone mistake you for someone else? Or presumably think they knew you because they knew your name and a few details about your life. They may even venture a little further to prejudge your response to situations, circumstances and life based upon what they know happened in your yesterday. However, yesterday always represents – what was, not always revealing what is and what shall be.

Yesterday represents the past, not necessarily complimenting and/or knowing my future. What I did yesterday is only a snapshot in time, this oftentimes deludes those who only know you from past experiences. They thought they knew you, but mistakenly they forgot to turn the page of yesterday; unbeknownst to them that chapter of your life is over, and you are changed.

The scriptures declare: 2Corinthians 5:17 (AMP) Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!

People may treat you based upon who they think you are. If people disrespect, dishonor and/or devalue you that can be an indication of their lack of knowledge of who you really are in Christ, they perceive you to be someone are not. However, always remember your true value is determined by God the Father, not mere human beings.

Jesus declares; And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. (John 16:3)

You are in Christ and just like they did not know or recognize Jesus when He was in the world, the world will not recognize you, nor your true value.

The scriptures declare in Colossians 3:3-4 (AMP) For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Jesus declares; And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. (John 16:3)

The truth is told here, Jesus is educating us that when people don’t know the Father, they are incapable of knowing you. Our new lives in Christ are hid in Him, people can not know you because the darkness that they live in blinds their eyes and they cannot see; this is why people mistake you for someone else. The only reason Peter knew that Jesus was the Christ is because the Father revealed this truth to Peters mind.

Now when Jesus went into the [a]region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.” Then Jesus answered him, “Blessed [happy, spiritually secure, favored by God] are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood (mortal man) did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 16:13-20 (AMP)

So don’t change to try to be who some say you are, continue to thank God for who you are in His Son, Jesus Christ our Redeemer!

Blessings, Sister Cathy~

Stranger Things Have Happened

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1 Peter 4:12-13

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Oh how I love this scripture, it is indeed food for the whole man. This scripture brings such clarity in seasons of fiery trials. Why do we think it is strange to be going through a fiery trial?
Similar words to strange: odd, bizarre, outlandish, weird, peculiar, out of the ordinary, unexpected, unfamiliar, foreign, and different.

The opposite of strange is normal. It is indeed normal for true Christians to experience fiery trials. So why then are we so surprised and somewhat caught off guard when we are under fire. Sometimes I encounter Christians who are totally distraught when going through a fiery trial as if they were surprised something of that nature was happening to them.
Fiery trials are apparently different from regular trials.

Fiery defined:
• Burning or full of fire.
• Full of or prone to sudden extremes of emotions.

These kinds of trials are definitely designed to do real damage to the life and confidence of the believer in Christ. The nature of fire is to consume, it will burn and destroy until there is nothing left but ashes. Fire not only burns whatever it is on but can spread to whatever is near it, unless it is contained. That’s why when people are going through fiery trials and you step in to help make sure you are being lead by the Holy Spirit and are equip with your spiritual armor.
It is not the will of God for any sort of trial, regular or extra spicy, to defeat or destroy His people.

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 

If you are going through a fiery trial at this very moment, rejoice, and begin to give God praise that this thing will never overtake or consume you. Rejoice and focus on the goodness of God that is bringing you out of this situation without being burned! Now that’s supernatural. Rejoice and give God the Highest praise! You are a child of the Most High God and He will never leave you or forsake you. You have been FIRE-PROOFED! Hallelujah!

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MAKE THE COOK SMILE !

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Psalms 23:5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

In the 23rd Psalms, the psalmist speaks of a table. It was not just any old table but a prepared table. When someone prepares something they generally are expecting someone to show up or something to happen. The psalmist made it clear that the one who was doing the preparing was the Shepherd.

The word prepare is defined as; to take the necessary action to put something into a state where it is fit for use or action, or for a particular event or purpose.

It is very obvious to those who know the Lord and are familiar with His character and nature that He is not a haphazard God. God is very orderly and organized. God never just throws things together and hope it all works out alright. Everything God does has purpose, power and passion. Therefore, when we think of a table that has been prepared by God we must think and imagine on a higher level. We must consider who is preparing this table and the resources that they have to do what they are doing. Now, there are people in this world who have lots of money and earthly resources but they don’t have the nature of God. God is an extravagant giver. He is not stingy nor is He greedy. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof. God’s resources and supplies are unlimited they are inexhaustible.

God is gracious and always looking for ways to bless and overflow people’s lives with abundance. God is Love and Love manifest itself through giving. God is never selfish; He is not trying to hoard things for Himself.

The scripture declares that the Shepherd prepares a table before you. Now notice it doesn’t say He prepares a table and sits you at the table. No, it says He prepares a table before you. This could mean either that He is getting it ready as you are looking or that He put an already prepared table right in front of you.

In the natural when you are expecting guest for dinner you prepare the table with your guest in mind. You particularly pay attention to what they like and also in love, what they need. The table that God prepares for us is right before us. It’s not hidden or covered its right there. Now, He is putting this table in front of you so that you can benefit from what’s on it but if you never go sit down and start partaking of its bounty you will only be a spectator. We can shout about the table, dance about the table, tell other people how pretty the table is but yet we never sit down and enjoy what’s on the table ourselves. Whatever God puts on your table is for you. Because the Shepherd knows His sheep, your table is stacked just for you. When you sit down at your table you will never need to look across the room to see if your neighbor got more or better things than you. The Good Shepherd will always provide lavishly for each and every sheep. There may even be something’s you see on your table that you may think surely the Shepherd has made a mistake this should be on so and so’s table not my table but rest assured God knows exactly what He has put on your table so don’t fret just dig right in and start eating. Know that everything on that table is for you and that it is good.

Make sure that you don’t get distracted by your enemies that are standing around watching you partake from your table. Don’t let fear or intimidation stop you from eating. Don’t let guilt harass you into the sense realm. It will have you saying things like, “But I feel bad about prospering right in front of them and they are just standing there with nothing.” The enemy of guilt and shame will use manipulation and pity to try and make you get up from your table and serve them. God is no respecter of persons, if they are truly God’s sheep the best thing you can do for them is to tell them to stop staring at you and go over to their own table and enjoy the things God has prepared for them.

Don’t wait for the people next to you to start eating before you start that’s a human courtesy and has nothing to do with your spiritual supply. We honor God when we scoot up to the table He has prepared and begin to dig in by faith and enjoy all that He has prepared.

There is nothing like seeing someone who is hungry set down at a table you have prepared for them and they just make themselves at home, enjoy every bite with a smile. These are those who don’t mind asking for second helpings and you always know they will be back because they were satisfied at the table. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good, you’ll always come back for more.

It makes the cook smile!

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BREAKING TRADITION

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Mark 7:8-9, 13

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

Many of our cultural and religious traditions nullify the effectiveness of God’s Word in our lives. Traditions in and of themselves are not sinful, it’s only when they contradict the Word of God or distract someone from His God given assignment.

 Tradition defined:

  • The handing down of patterns of behavior, practices, and beliefs that are valued by a culture.
  • A long-established action or pattern of behavior in a community or group of people, often one that has been handed down from generation to generation.

 As you can see traditions are generally ingrained in a person’s soul and become a part of their everyday life. Traditions are valued and esteemed by many cultures. In many cultures to break tradition could result in a person being ostracized from the entire family or community. Rejection is a very unpleasant unwelcome evil to experience; therefore many people do whatever they must to avoid its bite.

Traditions are established by people and are handed down from generation to generation. Jesus said that traditions of men can make the word of God of no effect. When our traditions go against the Word of God it is time to make some changes and make them quick. God gave us His Word and He intended for His Word to be our standard. God’s Word is the only thing that should govern our spirit, soul and body.

Many times a person can have a religious tradition such as going to church every Sunday just because that was their family practice while they were growing up. They may not even be born again but because this was a family tradition they continue to practice it faithfully not realizing that just going to church does not give a person a right relationship with God. They practice outwardly something they don’t possess inwardly. Their faithfulness is the result of conformation not transformation. Therefore their heart is not right and the Word of God has no effect in their life.

Examine your life today; what traditions do you keep that hinder God’s Word from being effective in your life? It is time to breakout of tradition and fulfill all the will of God for your life, today!

INFLUENCE

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Influence defined:

  •  The effect of something on a person, thing, or event.
  • Power to sway: the power that somebody has to affect other people’s thinking or actions by means of argument, example, or force of personality.

 Another word for influence is persuading.

Today I pose the questions, “Who has influence in your life? Whose life are you influencing?

What things or people do you allow to sway your life? TV, radio, ancestors, tradition, your past or someone elses past, fear, culture, the opinions of natural unchanged men/women, etc.

Whether we know it or not throughout the course of our earth journey there are those in whom our lives greatly influence or sway and there are those who influence our lives. We affect those around us for good or for evil everyday by what we say and do. We can affect the way others dress, eat, wear their hair, train their children, and treat their spouses. We can sway peoples self-image, the way they think and speak, money management, the way they interact with God, their perception of God, etc.

 In the book of Acts chapter 18:12-13

… the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

Here we see that Paul’s influence among the people was perceived by some to be contrary, although Paul was sent by God. Power persuades. The limited power of the kingdom of darkness persuades and the ultimate limitless power of God persuades. People and things can be greatly influence by power, even if it is weak power. Paul lived a life that demonstrated true power and therefore many people were willing to listen to what he had to say. Paul told the people to follow me as I follow Christ. In other words allow my life to influence your life in respect to my relationship and fellowship with God.

 In 2Corinthians 5:11, Paul says:

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

Paul knew that he would someday have to stand before God and give an account of the life he lived and the influence he had in the lives of others here on the earth. Influence carries with it great accountability. The children (natural and spiritual) that God entrust to us here on the earth are influenced by our lives; we can sway their hearts toward good or evil. If we influence children to be partial and have respect of persons because of our own fears and pride we will have to give answer to God for that misguided influence. We can by precept and example influence our children to love and honor then we our responsible for that influence as well.

What kind of a sway do you have on people around you? Are you the kind of Christian that influences everyone around you to be carnal? Or does your life persuade and stimulate spiritual hunger in people? Do people follow and emulate you because you follow and emulate Christ?

Jesus delegated the power of influence to His Church. He told Paul, in Acts 26:18, that he was chosen and appointed by God:

To open their eyes that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may thus receive forgiveness and release from their sins and a place and portion among those who are consecrated and purified by faith in Me.

You too are a light and influence in somebody’s life, whether they are young or old. So let that light shine bright before them so that they may see your good works and glorify God by following in your footsteps.