New Life Missionary Baptist Church

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05/22/2026

Good Morning
Don’t Be Outfoxed
Put on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14
There once was a hunter in Belarus who shot a fox from a distance, but when the man approached the wounded animal, it sprang on him. As the two scuffled, the fox got its paw on the trigger of the rifle and shot the man in the leg. The hunter was transported to the hospital, and the fox escaped. In our struggle with sin, we’ve got to make sure Satan doesn’t turn the tables on us. The Bible warns us to beware of the little foxes that can spoil the vines (Songs of Solomon 2:15). We’re safe if we’re always clad in the breastplate of righteousness. The word breastplate is misleading, since this piece of armor also protected the back, neck, and hips. It was like a wraparound shield that encased the body’s vital organs. The breastplate of righteousness is the Bible’s symbol for a holy life. Living righteously requires us to be in constant submission to the will of God with hearts open to His righteousness, lest we be outfoxed. Lay hold on the Bible until the Bible lays hold on you. Amen Please Share And Have A Great Day And A Safe Weekend And Enjoy Yourself In Jesus Christ Always 🙏🏾♥️

05/15/2026

Good Morning
Fit For Victory
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth. Ephesians 6:14 The English word gird reminds us of a girdle, but that conjures up the wrong image. Thought older translations used the word girdle, they were referring to the belt or sash worn in biblical times around the waist or chest. When running, people tucked their robes into their belts to race more freely (1 Peter 1:13). The girdle was the sash that held the rest of the clothing together. Sometimes weapons, like one’s sword, were attached (Psalm 45:3). Paul writes of girding our waist with another weapon-truth. In a day when many people believe truth is relative, the Bible teaches that God’s truth found in His Word is absolute. It’s the truth that holds the rest of our armor together and enables us to fight with mental freedom. When we’re convinced that the Bible is altogether true, our minds are composed; our weapons are in place; we’re outfitted for victory. Wear the truth, say it, sing it, and you will be amazed how the difficulty will be subdued; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Amen Please Share And Have Amazing Day And Weekend And Please Stay Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️

05/14/2026

Good Morning
Justice In Time
If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. Philemon 1:17 Forgiving someone who has wronged you is hard to do, even at the best of times. Sometimes, in our humanity, we’d rather seek our own justice. Yet forgiveness is what Paul asked of Philemon. He wanted Philemon to forgive Onesimus, has slave who stole from him and ran away. According to the law of that day, Philemon could have enacted a heavy punishment due to Onesimus’s theft and desertion. Paul, however, pleaded with Philemon to follow the higher law of forgiveness. Receive him as “a beloved brother,” Paul wrote (verse 16). When Onesimus returned to his master, Philemon heard his confession and plea. And heeding Paul’s request, Philemon forgave him and freed him. As a result of this forgiveness, Onesimus became a prominent leader in the early church. Philemon’s story shows us that forgiveness is a way of life for the believer. As we forgive and are forgiven, we grow in God’s grace. Is there someone in your life whom you need to forgive? A family member, friend, or colleague? Remember that God will exercise His wise justice in His own time. Ask God to bring the person to mind, and take the bold step of forgiveness today. The only thing harder than forgiveness is the alternative. Amen Please Share And Have A Great Day And Please Stay Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️

05/13/2026

Good Morning
The Battlefield Of The Mind
Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 2 Corinthians 10:3 The American Heritage Dictionary defines battleground as “an area where a battle is fought; a sphere of contention.” But the pictures in the daily news make us think otherwise that battlegrounds are only places where guns are fired, bombs are dropped, people are physically killed and wounded, and landscapes are destroyed. The danger is that, if we look around us and don’t see those things happening we think we are not living in a battlefield. But nothing could be further from the truth. Paul wrote to the Corinthians that our battle is not like the world’s battles. Rather, it is a battle of ideas, fought on the battlefield of the mind. Our enemy’s strategy is to tempt us to deny God’s truth and to deceive and discourage God’s people so they lose faith in the goodness and providence of God. Yes, Satan stirs up physical wars between nations and peoples, but even those wars begin with thoughts. Follow Paul’s admonition to take every thought captive, submissive to the will of God in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 10:5). Thoughts must be tested by the Word of God. How sad our state by nature is! Our sin, how deep it stains! And Satan binds our captive minds fast in his slavish chains. Amen Amen Please Share And Have A Great Day And Please Be Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️

05/12/2026

Good Morning
Godlessness
Why does wickedness continue; why doesn’t God put a stop to it? The answer is simple: The workers of iniquity are zealous and loyal to their master while the rest are still deciding where their loyalty lies. Few of us want to sacrifice for the greater good, namely God’s sovereignty and rule over man. We must pray that God will remove the divisions, disputes and lack of unity between believers so that we can obey Him and oppose the godlessness in the world. He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of His word, and one breath from His mouth will destroy the wicked. Isaiah 11:4. Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands. Psalm 112:1. Amen
Please Share And Have A Blessed Day And Please Stay Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️

05/08/2026

Good Morning
Conditions For Happiness
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8
In the Old Testament, the word for blessed or happy comes from a verb that means “to go straight; to advance.” It was originally used to refer to leading others straight ahead or in the right path, then to setting things right, and then to being right oneself in other words, it referred to being happy, blessed, or in the best place. There is lots of advice in the world about how to be happy or how to live a happy life. One popular lifestyle guru talks about “living your best life.” But none of this advice squares with how the Bible describes true happiness or blessedness. Thirteen times in Scripture, the phrase “Blessed is the man who…” is used, and few of the conditions for happiness would be recommended by the world: meditating on God’s Word, having a pure spirit, trusting in God, learning God’s precepts, fearing God, listening to God, enduring temptation. Drawing on the Old Testament examples, Jesus created His own list of nine conditions for happiness the Beatitudes, or “be-attitudes,” as they have been called. What are your conditions for happiness? If they line up with the Bible’s, nothing else will make you happier. To seek God is to desire happiness; to find Him is that happiness. Amen Please Share And Please Have A Great Day And Weekend And Please Stay Safe And Dry 🙏🏾♥️

05/04/2026

Good Morning
Pain Today, Rewards Forever
All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12
For two thousand years, followers of Jesus Christ have been persecuted. For example, Martin Luther and his supporters were persecuted for protesting abuses in the established church in sixteenth century Germany. We are reminded throughout God’s Word that there is a cost to following our Savior, but the rewards are also great. The probability of persecution is not the focal point of the gospel message, but followers of Christ should understand that “all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” Jesus told His original disciples plainly, “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecuted you “ (John 15:20). Although persecution is unpleasant, Jesus called those who are persecuted for His sake “blessed.” Why? Because their reward in heaven will be great (Matthew 5:12). Persecution is painful, but the anticipation of eternal rewards for faithfulness is a balm for the wounded body and soul. Your Savior will be with you through it all. Persecution is the legacy bequeathed by Christ to His people. Amen Please Share And Have A Great Day And Please Stay Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️

04/27/2026

Good Morning
Careful Of Counterfeits
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders. 2 Thessalonians 2:9
In Chicago, police raided a small store and found more than sixteen thousand counterfeit CDs and DVDs. Police near Atlanta arrested thirteen coconspirators on charges of making counterfeit copies. Police in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, arrested two local men for possessing thousands of counterfeit CDs and DVDs. It is said that, in China, counterfeit CDs and DVDs are available before the originals are even released in the United States. And the counterfeit packaging is excellent quality! Many people can’t tell the difference until they play the movie or listen to the music. Even then, the counterfeits can be deceiving. Satan is good at counterfeiting in the spiritual realm. He can produce signs and wonders and make his apostles look like Christ’s apostles. Christians must be careful. Spiritual appearance is not a guarantee of spiritual integrity. We must “test the spirits to see whether they are from God,” as John writes (1John 4:1, NIV). There are powers that can counterfeit almost anything in the Christian life. Amen Please Share And Have A Blessed Day And Please Stay Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️

04/23/2026

Good Morning
Clean Hands
When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it.” Matthew 27:24
Harry Truman coined the phrase “The buck stops here “ with a sign bearing this inscription conspicuously placed on his desk in the Oval Office. President Truman made it clear that he understood his responsibility as chief executive he alone was morally and legally accountable for the actions of his office and his nation. Pontius Pilate would never have had a similar motto. Pushed and pressured by the many influences that played on his weak mind, Pilate chose the most expedient route, siding with the agitated crowd. Pilate hoped he could somehow avert the responsibility for his bad choices by symbolically washing his hands of the blood of Christ. Instead, he is remembered for sending Jesus to the cross. When Christians accept responsibility for all we say and do, God is pleased. We may have a majority going against us, as Pilate did, but God rewards those who accept responsibility for their choices. God pays in joy that is fire proof, famine proof and devil proof. Amen Please Share And Have Amazing Day And Please Stay Safe Always 🙏🏾♥️