Because The LORD is my Shepherd,
I shall not lack any provision of needs in my life.
Because He makes me lie down in green pastures,
I shall not lack nourishment.
Because He leads me beside quiet waters,
I shall not lack rest.
Because He restores my soul,
I shall not lack forgiveness and restoration.
Because He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake,
I shall not lack a right relationship with God.
Because I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, and
I shall not lack encouragement and hope.
Because Thou art with me,
I shall not lack for a constant companion.
Because Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me,
I shall not lack guidance and protection.
Because Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies,
I shall not lack honor and respect.
Because Thou hast anointed my head with oil,
I shall not lack power and authority,
Because My cup overflows,
I shall not lack joy, and abundant life.
Because goodness and loving-kindness will follow me all the days of my life,
I shall not lack contentment.
Because I dwell in the house of the LORD forever,
I shall not lack assurance of eternal security.
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Monday, August 29, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
WISDOM
Wisdom is the ability to understand how to apply the knowledge and truths of the Word of God.
My respect and reverence for God is the beginning of obtaining the knowledge of God. This knowledge of God brings an understanding of God to me. By understanding the knowledge of God, I have the beginning of the understanding of the wisdom of God. Wisdom instructs me to respect and reverence God. (circular thought)
After my beginning above, my respect and reverence for God leads to life, abiding or steadfast satisfaction, and protection from evil. Also, because of my respect and reverence for God - riches, honor and life are mine.
Knowing the Wisdom of God shall multiply the days and years of my life. I am a happy man because I have found and understand the wisdom of God!
The Wisdom of God far exceeds the accumulation of silver, rubies or fine gold.
Wisdom is more precious than pearls.
WHY?
Wisdom brings the longevity, the riches and the honor. Further, there is nothing I can dream of or desire that can be compared to the value of the Wisdom of God.
Lastly, I will hear and heed reproof by the Word of God which renders life. This will help me to receive the understanding of God. Consequently, reproof will cause me to remain wise.
In Summary:
Fear (respect) and reverence for God in humility
leads to knowledge in me
which
leads to understanding in me
which
leads to wisdom in me
which
brings me life, riches and honor!
Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7; 2:3-5; 3:13-16; 8:11; 9:10-11; 14:24; 15:31-33; 19:23; 22:4
My respect and reverence for God is the beginning of obtaining the knowledge of God. This knowledge of God brings an understanding of God to me. By understanding the knowledge of God, I have the beginning of the understanding of the wisdom of God. Wisdom instructs me to respect and reverence God. (circular thought)
After my beginning above, my respect and reverence for God leads to life, abiding or steadfast satisfaction, and protection from evil. Also, because of my respect and reverence for God - riches, honor and life are mine.
Knowing the Wisdom of God shall multiply the days and years of my life. I am a happy man because I have found and understand the wisdom of God!
The Wisdom of God far exceeds the accumulation of silver, rubies or fine gold.
Wisdom is more precious than pearls.
WHY?
Wisdom brings the longevity, the riches and the honor. Further, there is nothing I can dream of or desire that can be compared to the value of the Wisdom of God.
Lastly, I will hear and heed reproof by the Word of God which renders life. This will help me to receive the understanding of God. Consequently, reproof will cause me to remain wise.
In Summary:
Fear (respect) and reverence for God in humility
leads to knowledge in me
which
leads to understanding in me
which
leads to wisdom in me
which
brings me life, riches and honor!
Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7; 2:3-5; 3:13-16; 8:11; 9:10-11; 14:24; 15:31-33; 19:23; 22:4
Sunday, August 14, 2005
THE LORD'S PRAYER (Prayerfully Expounded)
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, prayer is an indispensable part of the Christian life and can be a foundation of great strength and comfort, but it can also be daunting to the newcomer and at times frustrating to the mature Christian.
Jesus Himself taught His disciples to pray using this example prayer. (Matthew 6:9-13) (Actual prayer from the Bible is in bold) the rest below it is an illustration prayer in order to give further details about on that beautiful example prayer. I pray you enjoy.
OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN HALLOWED BE THY NAME
Almighty God, it is only through what Jesus has done that we are able to call you Father. Because of Jesus we are admitted to your intimate family circle, and unlike our earthly fathers, you are perfect, willing to be with us and listen to us at all times. We do not, however, forget who you are Lord; we acknowledge you as almighty, all knowing, all seeing, all powerful God of the universe.
THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
We commit ourselves to following Jesus. We receive the forgiveness made available through Jesus and are therefore citizens of your kingdom, now, and in the time to come. We choose to do your will, to obey your commands and live as Christ did. In so doing we open the door through which light streams into our dark world.
GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD
We promise not to worry about tomorrow, instead we will let tomorrow worry about itself, because we trust you to provide us with all our needs and we acknowledge that everything comes from you.
AND FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US
We acknowledge that through Jesus, a way out of sin has been provided. Jesus paid the price for our sin and thus enables us to receive your forgiveness. We are, however, mindful that we receive only the measure of forgiveness that we forgive other people. Please Lord help us to let go of any grudges we hold against those who have wronged us, so that we can truly begin to make forgiveness a permanent attitude, not just an occasional whim!
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL
Lord we seek your protection from temptation and evil. We pray that we can learn from you without having to go through temptation, although we accept that at times you allow us to be tempted in order that we might learn.
THINE IS THE KINGDOM THE POWER AND THE GLORY
Almighty God, it is your kingdom and as children of your kingdom we thank you for bringing us out of darkness into the light. We thank you that yours is not just a kingdom of words, but of power and action. The power of the Holy Spirit poured out on us to reach the world.
FOREVER AND EVER
Finally, Almighty God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we give you all the honour and glory. We take none of it for ourselves, because it was you Lord Jesus, who suffered death for our salvation. We give you glory forever.
AMEN
So be it.
Jesus Himself taught His disciples to pray using this example prayer. (Matthew 6:9-13) (Actual prayer from the Bible is in bold) the rest below it is an illustration prayer in order to give further details about on that beautiful example prayer. I pray you enjoy.
OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN HALLOWED BE THY NAME
Almighty God, it is only through what Jesus has done that we are able to call you Father. Because of Jesus we are admitted to your intimate family circle, and unlike our earthly fathers, you are perfect, willing to be with us and listen to us at all times. We do not, however, forget who you are Lord; we acknowledge you as almighty, all knowing, all seeing, all powerful God of the universe.
THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
We commit ourselves to following Jesus. We receive the forgiveness made available through Jesus and are therefore citizens of your kingdom, now, and in the time to come. We choose to do your will, to obey your commands and live as Christ did. In so doing we open the door through which light streams into our dark world.
GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD
We promise not to worry about tomorrow, instead we will let tomorrow worry about itself, because we trust you to provide us with all our needs and we acknowledge that everything comes from you.
AND FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US
We acknowledge that through Jesus, a way out of sin has been provided. Jesus paid the price for our sin and thus enables us to receive your forgiveness. We are, however, mindful that we receive only the measure of forgiveness that we forgive other people. Please Lord help us to let go of any grudges we hold against those who have wronged us, so that we can truly begin to make forgiveness a permanent attitude, not just an occasional whim!
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL
Lord we seek your protection from temptation and evil. We pray that we can learn from you without having to go through temptation, although we accept that at times you allow us to be tempted in order that we might learn.
THINE IS THE KINGDOM THE POWER AND THE GLORY
Almighty God, it is your kingdom and as children of your kingdom we thank you for bringing us out of darkness into the light. We thank you that yours is not just a kingdom of words, but of power and action. The power of the Holy Spirit poured out on us to reach the world.
FOREVER AND EVER
Finally, Almighty God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, we give you all the honour and glory. We take none of it for ourselves, because it was you Lord Jesus, who suffered death for our salvation. We give you glory forever.
AMEN
So be it.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
I AM THE WORD
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
In Genesis, He is the seed of the woman.
In Exodus, He is the passover lamb.
In Leviticus, He is our high priest.
In Numbers, He is the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
In Deuteronomy, He is the prophet like unto Moses.
In Joshua, He is the captain of our salvation.
In Judges, He is our judge and lawgiver.
In Ruth, He is our kinsman redeemer.
In 1 & 2 Samuel, He is our trusted prophet.
In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning king.
In Ezra and Nehemiah, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life.
In Esther & Job, He is our ever-living redeemer.
In Psalms, He is our shepherd.
In Proverbs & Ecclesiastes, He is our wisdom.
In Song of Solomon, He is our lover and bridegroom.
In Isaiah, He is the prince of peace.
In Jeremiah, He is the righteous branch.
In Lamentations, He is our weeping prophet.
In Ezekiel, He is our wonderful four faced man.
In Daniel, He is the fourth man in life's firey furnace.
In Hosea, He is the faithful husband.
In Joel, He is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost and fire.
In Amos, He is our burden-bearer.
In Obadiah, He is the mighty to save.
In Johah, He is our great missionary.
In Micah, He is the messenger of beautiful feet.
In Nahum, He is the avenger of God's elect.
In Habakkuk, He is God's evangelist.
In Zephaniah, He is our Savior.
In Haggai, He is the restorer of God's lost heritage.
In Zechariah, He is the fountain opened in the house of David.
In Malachi, He is the sun of righteousness, rising with healing in His wings.
In Matthew, He is the Messiah.
In Mark, He is the wonder worker.
In Luke, He is the son of man.
In John, He is the Son of God.
In Acts, He is the Holy Ghost.
In Romans, He is our justifier.
In 1 & 2 Corinthians, He is our santifier.
In Galatians, He is our redeemer.
In Ephesians, He is the Christ of unsearchable riches.
In Philippians, He is the God who supplies all our needs.
In Colossians, He is the fullness of God, bodily.
In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, He is our coming king.
In 1 & 2 Timothy, He is our mediator between God and man.
In Titus, He is our faithful pastor.
In Philemon, He is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
In Hebrews, He is the blood of the everlasting covenant.
In James, He is our great physician.
In 1 & 2 Peter, He is our chief shepherd.
In 1, 2 & 3 John, He is love.
In Jude, He is the Lord coming with ten thousands of His saints.
In Revelation, He is the KING OF KINGS AND THE LORD OF LORDS!
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14
In Genesis, He is the seed of the woman.
In Exodus, He is the passover lamb.
In Leviticus, He is our high priest.
In Numbers, He is the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
In Deuteronomy, He is the prophet like unto Moses.
In Joshua, He is the captain of our salvation.
In Judges, He is our judge and lawgiver.
In Ruth, He is our kinsman redeemer.
In 1 & 2 Samuel, He is our trusted prophet.
In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning king.
In Ezra and Nehemiah, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life.
In Esther & Job, He is our ever-living redeemer.
In Psalms, He is our shepherd.
In Proverbs & Ecclesiastes, He is our wisdom.
In Song of Solomon, He is our lover and bridegroom.
In Isaiah, He is the prince of peace.
In Jeremiah, He is the righteous branch.
In Lamentations, He is our weeping prophet.
In Ezekiel, He is our wonderful four faced man.
In Daniel, He is the fourth man in life's firey furnace.
In Hosea, He is the faithful husband.
In Joel, He is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost and fire.
In Amos, He is our burden-bearer.
In Obadiah, He is the mighty to save.
In Johah, He is our great missionary.
In Micah, He is the messenger of beautiful feet.
In Nahum, He is the avenger of God's elect.
In Habakkuk, He is God's evangelist.
In Zephaniah, He is our Savior.
In Haggai, He is the restorer of God's lost heritage.
In Zechariah, He is the fountain opened in the house of David.
In Malachi, He is the sun of righteousness, rising with healing in His wings.
In Matthew, He is the Messiah.
In Mark, He is the wonder worker.
In Luke, He is the son of man.
In John, He is the Son of God.
In Acts, He is the Holy Ghost.
In Romans, He is our justifier.
In 1 & 2 Corinthians, He is our santifier.
In Galatians, He is our redeemer.
In Ephesians, He is the Christ of unsearchable riches.
In Philippians, He is the God who supplies all our needs.
In Colossians, He is the fullness of God, bodily.
In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, He is our coming king.
In 1 & 2 Timothy, He is our mediator between God and man.
In Titus, He is our faithful pastor.
In Philemon, He is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
In Hebrews, He is the blood of the everlasting covenant.
In James, He is our great physician.
In 1 & 2 Peter, He is our chief shepherd.
In 1, 2 & 3 John, He is love.
In Jude, He is the Lord coming with ten thousands of His saints.
In Revelation, He is the KING OF KINGS AND THE LORD OF LORDS!
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14
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About Me
- J.A. Vazquez
- I'm just, a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody who can save anybody. First I want to give love to the Father for giving me the opportunity to be an instrument for him to live in and live through for the glory that belongs to only him and Him alone. I served in the United States Navy for twenty one years and retired September 2003. During the last 3 years of my naval career, I served as co-pastor of Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada under the tutelage of Pastor Gregory L. Brown. While there, I diligently served my pastor and church with the construction of a new sanctuary, and caring for the needs of all ministries, while simultaneously striving to stay focused on the mandate that the Lord had placed upon my life to preach the Word of God without compromise. I was licensed to preach November 2002 and Ordained June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I proudly served and as constituent of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for seventeen years under the leadership of Bishop Elect W. D. Scott, Sr. and presently serve under the leadership of Bishop B. Courtney McBath at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Virginia.