Praise God, Praise God, Praise God!!!!

What an awesome week this has been. We have received great feedback on how much people have enjoyed this week’s devotionals, as we Worship in Every Language. I may have to continue this for another week. There are still so many languages we have not covered.

If you have time, this weekend, write me back and tell me your native language. We are ALL brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Today we close out the week with a praise song written by Pastor John P. Key entitled, “Show Up.” The song is performed by one of my favorite choirs, The Heritage Mass Choir out of Seoul Korea.

Be blessed today and know that I love you with an AMAZING LOVE. Rev. Marcia Davis 

Here are the English lyrics. Read along as you listen.

“SHOW UP”

If there be anyone who’s going through
We have an answer to the problem for you.

Trust and obey and never give in…

Only the strong shall survive and win.
Just ask the question and the answer shall come
Just exercise your faith and know He’s the one

If there is no sign, keep this in mind
He’ll show up on time

God is not a man that He’ll tell you a lie
If He tells you so, on Him you can rely

Show up, show up, show up
He’ll show up on time

Show up, show up, show up
Show up

He will show up, show up
He will show up, show up
He will show up, show up on time

Good morning:

Today we continue the theme for this week of Worshipping in Every Language. 

Our scripture for this week is:

Revelation 7:9-10

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

People from Every Nation

⁹ After this, I saw a large crowd with more people than could be counted. They were from every race, tribe, nation, and language, and they stood before the throne and before the Lamb. They wore white robes and held palm branches in their hands, ¹⁰ as they shouted,

Good morning,

This week has been so much fun as I listen to different worship songs from all around the world. I wish the world could become one big choir and we could sing as ONE to God.

Today, our worship video is in Greek. The song is entitled, “Here I Am to Worship.”

Φως της Αυγής

Revelation 7:9-10

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

People from Every Nation

⁹ After this, I saw a large crowd with more people than could be counted. They were from every race, tribe, nation, and language, and they stood before the throne and before the Lamb. They wore white robes and held palm branches in their hands, ¹⁰ as they shouted,

“Our God, who sits
    upon the throne,
has the power
to save his people,
    and so does the Lamb.”

This week we will be honoring every language and every culture around the world.

Today is for my Spanish speaking brothers and sisters all around the world. God’s love does not discriminate or separate and neither do we. I believe heaven is going to be a colorful beautiful place.

Father,

As we worship you daily, help us to know that your love is everlasting. Your word tells us to love others the way we want to be loved. Remind us the we are Your love servants, here to spread your word and your love.

In Jesus name, Amen.

Please enjoy the words to this beautiful song. I have included the English translation.

Your presence is heaven for me

Psalm 118:24

New King James Version (NKJV)

The worship video today is a little different, but I’m using it to get my point across. In the movie Sister Act 2 the choir initially is very timid in their praise to the Lord. They have not fully walked into the power of believing what they are singing….until someone reminds them who they are. Slowly they gain their confidence and assurance in what they are singing.

So the same is for us. When we brag on God, our testimony and posture needs to be that of someone who believes that God is exceedingly and abundantly AWESOME.

When you praise God, do it from a heart of thanksgiving, joy and worship.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Picture an old country dirt road. You see an old man on his hands and knees with his ear to the ground. He is listening for a certain sound or a particular vibration. But why?

In the older days people would put their ear to the ground in order to get a forewarning of what is coming. They would then take the information and prepare accordingly.

We too need to keep our spiritual ears in tune with the Holy Spirit. We do this by studying the Word of God, having intimate secret time with God, and by listening to the whisper of his voice and prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Can you hear God’s voice? Can you feel his urging? Can you feel his heart beat? Can you hear the whisper? If not, reposition your self and dig deeper in the ground.

Our Prayer:

Holy Spirit of the Living God, Breakout in our lives. We want to feel heaven touching us. Help us and direct us in the position that will bring us closer to you. Do what you need to do to get our attention. Manifest your Glory.  In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Chief Intercessor. Amen

Please enjoy today’s worship video from William McDowell entitled, “Spirit Breakout.”

Always know that I love you with an AMAZING LOVE that never fails.

Rev. Marcia Davis

In training for my ordination into the ministry, the institution I studied under made it mandatory to study a lot of different faiths from all over the country and the world.

I’m so grateful that I had that experience. I found myself having great respect for the people that I met and the different houses of faith we visited. We studied Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christian Science, Hinduism many others.

Our schools foundation is Jesus Christ. What I learned, more than anything is that so many other faiths had great respect for Jesus and some even admitted that on more than one occasion that they wanted to accept Jesus into their heart as their Lord and Savior.

I had to ask the most obvious question, “What stopped you from accepting Jesus?” Their answer broke my heart. The reason was because of the church. They felt unwanted and like an outsider. They said, if “the church” was more like the Jesus in the bible that they would have loved to be a Christian.

What does that say about us, Church? How can we be more like Jesus to a world that is crying out? If you were a member of another faith or religion, looking in from the outside, would you still come to Jesus?

Does the church require more than Jesus required? Are we showing God’s love and acceptance of the adulterer, the homeless, the sick, the outcast?

Jesus remains the same and His love Never gives up, on you, on me, or on anyone that calls His name.

Enjoy today’s worship video. Truly listen.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Good morning,

One of the most beautiful times of the year is the fall/ autumn season. The leaves on the trees are a beautiful array of golds, oranges, browns and green.

God’s imagination always amazes me. Every day, I wake up telling God, “Thank You.”

What are you thankful for today? Don’t forget to tell God how Thankful you are.

Sometimes this week, step outside, take a deep breath and on exhale say, “Thank You.” Repeat this several times until you feel a warm calm wash over you. You may start to praise God. You may begin to cry. You may be able to hear a still small voice. I recommend playing this song during this time, or you may want to be in complete silence.

Music has a way of taking me to a different place in my head and heart.

Please enjoy today’s worship video performed by Kim Walker-Smith entitled, “I Exalt Thee.”

Good morning, All:

I’m sure, by now, most of the country has heard about the terrible tragedy that took place in the small Texas town yesterday.

Whether it’s a mass shooting at a church in the news, or a coach being banned from praying with his team of high school athletes, it seems like Christians are being attacked and silenced all over the world.

How should we respond when our rights to believe and being a Christian are attacked every day?

If you can, take time to read: Acts 16:16-40. It is a long but powerful scripture passage regarding how standing on your faith can reap great rewards. 

If you are a lover, disciple and follower of Jesus Christ, never be ashamed of the Cross. Never grow silent. Never look the other way when you see injustice. If we dont stand up, then who will?

Our Prayer:

Father God, thank you for calling us as your own. May everything we do, throughout our days, bring glory and honor to and your only begotten son. May we stand boldly in the face of evil and shine your light brightly among all  men, so that they will also want to know about the Everlasting God that we serve. We seal this prayer and call it so, by the blood and resurrection power of your Son and our Redeemed, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Please take your place in line and interlock your arms with your Christian brothers from around the world. From every tribe, every nation and every language. Stand Up!!!!

Onward Christian Soldiers!!!!