Charlene Williams Christian Ministries

1. To fulfill a promise - Matthew 24:7 2. To prove who God is. - Matthew 27: 50-54 3. To show God's power - Acts 16:26 - Revelations 6:12

For all pastors, teachers, scientist, theologians, people of the world, and Haitians who does not know why earthquakes occur, refer to the Holy Bible and you will get your answer. This is what I did. __________________________________________________________________________________

Poor Jacob. He thought he would never see two of his sons again, and he was afraid he would lose a third. He cried, "All these things are against me" ( Genesis 42:36).

Jacob's sons had sold their younger brother Joseph into slavery in Egypt. Now, 20 years later, a severe famine had forced them to go there to buy grain. Joseph, who had become Pharaoh's officer in charge ot Egypt's food supply, immediately recognized them, but they didn't know him. So Joseph tested them to find out if they had changed for the better. Speaking through an interpreter, he treated them harshly. He took his brother Simeon hostage and had their money put into their sacks of grain to make them look like thieves. The brothers were afraid and bewildered.

No wonder Jacob believed that everything was against him. But he was wrong! These circumstances were merely part of a series of events that would not only return Simeon to Jacob but would aslo reunite him with Joseph, whom he thought had died 20 years earlier.

Do you sometimes feel like crying. "All these things are against me"? Read Genesis 45 and see what God did for Jacob. Let his story strengthen your faith in the One who works all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).

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                                            Trusting God can transform a trial into a treasure.

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1. Don't try to answer critics, let God be your defense.                                                 Matthew 10:16-20 - “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues....But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."

2. The size of your enemies determine the size of your rewards

a) You can't do anything right to turn an enemy on. b) You can't do anything to turn a true friend off.

3. God uses enemies to bless you.

 Psalm 2: 8-9 - Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."                                      Psalm 110: 1 - A Psalm of David. The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.  

 More Scriptural Reading Concerning the Enemy                                                                  Ezek 28:11-19, -  Isa 14:12-14, - 1 John 3:8,  

 Jesus' Words
Read Matthew 5:43-45. In verse 43 the word translated "neighbor" can also be translated "friend." What seems more natural: to love your friend or your enemy? Verse 44 tells us to "love" our enemies. Could you really love someone who was an enemy? With the Holy Spirit you can.

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                                     The greater the attacks, the greater your advances.

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Abram's nephew Lot was in a lot of trouble. The kings of Sodom and Gomorrah, where Lot lived, had been overtaken by a group of marauding kings. They sacked Sodom, captured Lot and his household, and then fled north. When Abram heard that his nephew had been kidnapped, he rounded up 318 trained servants, chased them, and rescued Lot.

Sometimes we might feel that all around us are people who don't know the God of the Holy Bible. They may speak of religion or faith, but genuine trust in the Lord of the universe seems to be the exception. That souldn't stop us.

Abram was surrounded by people who didn't know God - yet he kept the faith. So must we, especially during those times when we feel alone.

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                          When you walk with God, you'll be out of step with the world.

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  As heirs of the grace of God, we should be gracious in our attitude toward others. The spirit of the world says, "Get even with those who mistreat you." the Spirit of Christ says, "Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you" (Matthew 5:44).

If you want to know how spiritual you are, ask youself, "What is my attifude toward those who mistreat me? Am I kind, considerate, and loving in my words and actions toward them?" In Romans 12:17 we are directed not to repay evil for evil. It only adds fuel to the fire. We as Christians are to put the fire out and aid in promoting peace not war.

To live like Christ is not natural; it 's supernatural. Only as we yield to the Holy spirit can we ever hope to exhibit the life of Christ.

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                                                    He who throws dirt gets dirty also.

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A Jewish leader was invited to speak at a gathering of Christians in the USA who were celebrating Israel's 50th anniversary. The rabbi saw Christians as friends of the Jews. He declared, "We are safe in America not in spite of Christianity. We are safe because of Christianity.

This statement is a welcome rebuttal to the accusation that the Christian faith is anti-Semitic and even responsible for the death of 6 million Jews during World War II. It's true that some Christian leaders in Germany were guilty of anti-Semitism and cowardice, but they were not the ones who influenced Hitler. He was deeply affected by the writings of the bitterly atheistic philosopher Nietzsche, who hated the Christian faith and advocated the slaughter of the Jews.

Bible-believing Christians are to reflect the attitude of the apostle Paul, who had a deep love for his fellow Jews (Romans 10:1). He longed for them to discover, as he had, that Jesus is the promised Messiah. the Savior of people of all nations. Paul even said that he would be willing to be cursed by God if it would result in blessing and salvation for the Jews.  Romans 9:3.

Does your heart ache for the descendants of Abraham? They have a rich Old Testament heritage, but they need Jesus Christ. Pray for them today.

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Every one needs to choose Jesus even God's chosen people. For Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me." John 14:6

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As followers of Jesus Christ, we should be able to say with the Apostle Paul, "One thing I do ... I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Is that your purpose?

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We fulfill our purpose whe we serve our Creator Jehovah God.

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Not long ago my mother was dealing with a physical body situation. The Lord lead me to read Mark 11:22-23. As I put the Words Of Jesus in my mouth, I took each verse and read it. After applying each one to her situation I could see clearly the ability of God to heal and work out any situation we may have.

Mark 11:22 - And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Read it aloud and say I have faith in God.

Mark 11:23 - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain (any life situation that seems to be too large to handle), Be thou removed (gone, out of sight, no more of this ever), and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass (shall happen); he shall have whatsoever he saith.

^{Mark 11:24 -}  Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Read these verses aloud. As you read them hear the voice of Jesus - not just your own. These are His words, coming out of your mouth, speaking directly to you. Then, have faith, pray,  and obey. Go deep in your heart, speak, pray, and believe it and you shall have it. Simple as that. Now get started and do it now.

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When you have faith in God impossible things happens, because He is able to do so.

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                                          Dress For Success Niv. Colossians 3:12-14

We make decisions for our worldly dress codes. Every day, for work, school, or recreation, we all have to decide what to wear. Even in the dress-down over centuries people strive for the right look. But we must also make choices about another wardrobe-our attitudes and actions. If we claim to be followers of Christ, our spiritual apparel is of far greater significance than our physical clothing. 

Take a look at God's dress code for us. His chosen people, we are to clothe ourselves with "kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering". We are to demonstrate patience and forgiveness. And above all, we must "put on love: which is the bond of perfection."

Ask yourself: Do I begin each day by acknowledging Christ as the Person in charge, the One for whom I work? Do I take time to clothe myself with attitudes that please Him? Am I wearing what people are most longing to see - compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love?

If so, I'll be dressed for success in God's service. 

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                                 Kindness is christianity with its working clothes on. 

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                                                       FOR SALE: ONE SOUL

                                  What will a man give in exchange for his soul - Matthew 16:26

One would think that selling one's soul is only a figment of literary fiction. As medeival as it seems, however, several cases of soul-selling have occurred. We can't literally sell our soul, but we can lose our soul to gain something else. We need to examine Jesus' question. "What will a man give in exchange for his soul?"(Matthew 16:26). Our answers today would differ only in specifics from the responses of Jesus'day: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The lusts that captivate us and the thirst for unbridled pleasure, success, revenge, or material things have certainly taken on far more importance to many people than any considerations of eternity.

Nothing on earth compares to the gifts of God's love and forgiveness. If the pleasures of this world are preventing you from trusting in Jesus christ, please think again. It's not worth the cost of your eternal soul.

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                            Jesus is the only fountain who can satisfy the thirst soul.

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Thank You So Much,

Charlene Williams 

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