My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there will (if it has not happen already) be times in our lives where someone will ask you the inevitable question that all saints of God are eventually asked in this life... "Who is your God?". People want to know and because we are children and servants of the most high, people will recognize our peculiarity, ("A peculiar people." 1 Peter 2:9). As followers and lovers of the Lord, we must have such a strong relationship with God and His Word that we can answer such question with a conviction strong enough to change the hearts of those who would wholeheartedly listen to our answer. Speaking of 1 Peter... lets go back to that book and see what Peter himself tells us of how committed and bold we ought to be.
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear" 1 Peter 3:15
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, let me tell you what my answer would be if someone asked me, "Who is God?"
My dear friend,
God is Lord Almighty,
Omnipotent King
Lion of Judah,
Rock of Ages,
Prince of Peace,
King of Kings,
Lord of Lords,
Provider,
Protector,
Paternal Leader,
"Who is God?" My dear friend, God is...
Ruling Lord and
Reigning King of all the universe.
He is Father
He is Helper and
He is Guardian
"Who is God?" My dear friend, God is...
The First and Last,
The Beginning and the End.
The Keeper of creation and
The Creator of all He keeps.
The Architect of the universe and
The Manager of all times.
"Who is God?" My dear friend,
He always was,
He always is, and
He always will be.
He is,
Unmoved,
Unchanged,
Undefeated, and never
Undone.
"Who is God?"
He was bruised and brought healing.
He was pierced and eased pain.
He was persecuted and bought freedom.
He was dead and bought life.
He is risen and brings power.
He reigns and brings peace.
The world can't understand Him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and
The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him,
The people couldn't hold Him.
Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and
Oprah can't explain Him away.
"Who is God?"
He is Light, Love, Longevity, and Lord.
He is Goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, Mighty, Powerful, and Pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and
His mind is on me.
"Who is God?"
He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and
He is my peace.
He is my joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life.
I serve Him because
His bond is love,
His burden is light, and
His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is
The Wisdom of the Wise,
The Power of the Powerful,
The Ancient of Days,
The Ruler of Rulers,
The Leader of Leaders,
The Overseer of the overcomer's, and
The Sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And, if that seems impressive, how about this?
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will
never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me, and
never cancel my appointment in His appointment book.
When I fall, He lifts me up.
When I fail, He forgives.
When I am weak, He is strong.
When I am lost, He is the way.
When I am afraid, He is my courage.
When I stumble, He steadies me.
When I am hurt, He heals me.
When I am broken, He mends me.
When I am blind, He leads me.
When I am hungry, He feeds me.
When I face trials, He is with me.
When I face persecution, He steels me.
When I face problems, He comforts me.
When I face loss, He provides for me.
When I face death, He carries me Home.
"Who is God?" My dear friend,
He is
Everything for
Everybody,
Everywhere,
Every time, and
Every way.
He is God.
He is faithful,
I am His, and
He is mine.
And, here is the reason I feel so secure: God said it, I believe it, and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul.
Hallelujah!
I love you all. Stay encouraged and blessed, for Surely God is at hand.
Maranatha (Our Lord Cometh)
Elder J. Andres Vazquez
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About Me
- J.A. Vazquez
- I'm just a nobody, trying to tell everybody about Somebody who can save anybody. I give all honor to the Father for the privilege of being His instrument, through whom He lives and works for His glory alone. I served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, retiring in September 2003. In my final three years, I was co-pastor at Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada, under Pastor Gregory L. Brown. I supported my pastor and church by helping with a new sanctuary's construction and caring for all ministry needs while staying true to my mandate to preach the Word of God without compromise. In November 2002, I was licensed to preach and ordained in June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, I served at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 17 years under Bishop-Elect W.D. Scott, Sr., and now I serve at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, VA, under Bishop B. Courtney McBath. I also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Saint Leo University, deepening my foundation and commitment to this path of faith.
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