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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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Be Discreet, Attentive and Ready!

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Luke 21:34-36 (AMP)

But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap or a noose; For it will come upon all who live upon the face of the entire earth. Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.

Jesus is my hero and He is soon to return for His church. Will you be ready to meet the Lord in the air? (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)

Ready is synonymous with  prepared, equipped, complete, organized, arranged, and set.

Discreet defined: having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech.

Attentive defined: paying close attention to something.

Jesus gave specific instructions in the above scriptures to His body. He charged us to take heed to ourselves, meaning be sober and know what and in whom you have believed. He was saying take note and pay attention to what’s going on in your inner and outer life. Take heed; observe the words that are coming out of your mouth. Take heed to the people you hang around and the influences you allow in your heart and mind. Guard and examine your life on a regular bases as not to neglect your personal responsibility to fight the good fight of faith and stay unspotted from the world.

He warns us not to be overburdened and depressed with the things of this life. A person can become so wrapped up and involved in the ways, culture, traditions and life-styles of this world that it consumes every minute of their day and night. Christians were not left here in the world to fit in or befriend the world; we are here to be ministers of reconciliation, salt and light, Ambassadors from the Kingdom of God to a lost and dying world. The very people you are trying to impress in this world will one day die and go to hell if we (Christians) don’t rise up and be light and lead them to Christ. Your need to be loved, accepted and approved by this world is selfish and of the flesh, it has no foundation in the love of God. Love rescues sinners. Love speaks the truth. Love lays down its life for others. Love covers a multitude of sin. Love will leave the ninety secure sheep and go after the one lost sheep. Love endures and is patient and kind. Love is not waiting patiently for the world to be condemned and punished but rather for those who are deceived and blinded by darkness to come to the light. The power of Love can turn a dark and wicked heart from darkness to light from the power of Satan to God. It doesn’t matter how wicked and evil a person’s heart may be, one Word from God can change it in an instant!

We must be awake and stay alert to the time we are in and be strong, bold, courage, steadfast, sober, meek, and gentle soldiers of Christ. God so loved the world; people, that He gave His only begotten Son for all. God did not hate or despise sinners He came to rescue us from sin and death. He did not sit in Heaven and rejoice because we were on our way to hell, no, He came and saved us. Praise His Name. Thank God He believed there was hope for us even when we were in sin. He looked on the worst and saw the best. He spoke light and life to us not misery and doom. He embraced us when we were dirty and covered with the filth of unrighteousness. He reached into the our once grave of bondage and despair and lifted us out to enjoy a new clean life in Christ. His Love saw our condition and created a solution so that whosoever would call upon His Name would be saved!

Now He says to you and I go into all the world (with love) and preach/proclaim this Good News! God is saying SPEAK TO THE LOST, say what He has instructed us to say. God loves them and He sent His Son to die so that they could live! Love never fails. We must never give up on the redeeming power of love. Without love all people would be doomed to an eternal life in hell. God is not willing that any would perish but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). If God is not willing then we should not be willing. Jesus said, that He came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). Seek is the same as; to pursue, to look for, search for, try to find, hunt for, seek out and find.

Seek defined:

  • to go in search for, look for

Don’t let the sinister strategies of Satan and his dark kingdom disconnect you from the seeking  power of Love. Love is a strategic hunter in pursuit of treasure! However, we must watch out for pirates and spiritual abortionist that seek to sabotage love’s plan for every man.

And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.  But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:11-13 (NLT)

We must give people the opportunity to believe in Christ and not be like Jonah and refuse to preach to them because we see their wickedness. We can never be used to help God reach a lost world if we don’t even love them. Love is expressive. God so loved us that He – gave! What are we giving besides are action-less words and opinions.

Let God be the Judge and let us be the instruments of the Almighty and speak as we are commanded like Ezekiel (37th chapter) to the dry bones and watch God resurrect the dead to life!

Let us serve God in an attitude of humility and godly fear, being filled with compassion. Let us pray that we would be worthy to be used by God  to convert the most wicked person, in our eyes, to Christ and save a soul from death.

We still have time to spread the message of the Kingdom of God and see many souls come to repentance! Let’s forget about ourselves for a few seconds and focus on the cause of the Kingdom!

Praise His Name Forever. He is coming back soon for a church without spot or blemish, be ready, stay steady!