New Image Ministries

New Image Ministries New Image Ministries in Lehigh Acres, Florida is led by Pastors Michael Porzio and Phil Porzio. Services are Sunday at 10:30 am

New Image Ministries is founded upon 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

God never changes, He is immutable. Immutability is a characteristic of God's nature which means that He does not change in His basic nature. In Him, "there is no variation or sha

dow of turning.” BUT we are ever changing into the same image of God from glory to glory.. Sunday: Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. All times are eastern standard time (EST)

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06/20/2026

NO EXCUSE

Good morning all! Father, how could we ever see anything but Your love and goodness in our life? I pray that we would glorify You with praise and thanksgiving always, may our hearts be void of complaint or excuse so the world would know how great You are, let us be Your city on a hill that cannot be hid, Amen.



John 5



5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.



A certain man had been LAME for 38 years and could NOT walk.



6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time [in that case], he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?



When Jesus SAW him lying there and He knew he was there a LONG time and said to him, do you want to change?



7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.



The man with NO power avoided the question and began to make excuses and blamed others for getting in his way.



8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.



Jesus said, get up, pick up your bed and walk.



9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.



IMMEDIATELY the man was healed, he picked up his bed and walked, the same day was a day of worship.





Bottom line – Can you imagine lying on a bed for 38 years? Not being able to walk or enjoy life, just lying there captive while the world passes you by? That’s exactly what happened to a CERTAIN man, why is he called a certain man? When we choose to live like him, you can be CERTAIN of the same fate...LAME! Jesus knew he was there a LONG time, so He asked him will you be changed…hmm, the real question you want change or you want people to feel sorry for you? It was the latter because he began to make EXCUSES why he was lying on that bed for so long; the first excuse was nobody helped him and the second excuse was someone prevented him…translation…I’m this way because of others. The bed represents our consciousness, it’s lazy, it tells us lies, it’s the opposite of faith. [Pro 22:13 NLT] The lazy person claims, "There's a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed! Notice we’re lazy and NOT a sinner, we make excuses why we can’t do this or do that…we’re trapped, we’re trapped in that bed by whatever our conscience tells us. So, what’s the answer? Get up and pick up your bed…let it be a reminder that you have CONTROL over it, and it doesn't own you. [Isa 28:20 KJV] For the bed is shorter than that [a man] can stretch himself [on it]: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself [in it]. That bed is made for small people…IMMATURE, you know SMALL minded because your conscience is SHORT on faith and cover is NARROW minded, we’re so busy making excuses in life we leave NO room for God. You know who doesn’t fit in that bed? A BIGGER person, the one with a heart bigger than any excuse, a heart filled with so much love it drowns out every complaint and insult hurled by others. You want a bigger heart? One that is too big to be restrained by any bed? [Psa 119:32 NASB20] I shall run the way of Your commandments, For You will enlarge my heart. Will you RUN to love others? RUN to forgive others? Ain’t nothing lazy about that! You can have a BIGGER heart today; you hold the power NOT the bed. How long did it take for the Lame man to be healed? IMMEDIATELY!!! Did Jesus have to lay hands on him? NOPE!!! You and I hold the power right NOW and the only one holding you back is YOU!!! Notice the man believed if he got into that pool, he would be healed but he never touched the pool…hmm, I think sometimes we’re WAITING for the wrong thing, it may have worked in the past but not today. [Phl 3:13 NIV] Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. What’s holding you back from BIGGER faith? A BIGGER God? FORGET your yesterday, forget your excuse, forget waiting for a CERTAIN answer and STRAIN, REACH, EXTEND yourself for what is ahead. Is it possible your best days are ahead? [Job 8:7 NKJV] Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would increase abundantly. What are you waiting for? Pick up your bed and RUN, your BEST days are still ahead of you!





Point to Ponder – Who are you? [Rom 1:20 NIV] For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. You are HIS child with NO excuse, with ETERNAL power to get you through anything this world throws at you!





Let’s all rise up and live in power, In Him Phil Faith – Family – Friends

06/13/2026

TRUE HEART

Good morning all! Father, your word declares You will turn the hearts children back to the Father. We know Your heart can only be for us, to protect us, to provide for us, to teach us and to change us. Change us Lord, make us more like you, with Your heart so we might make You proud, Amen.



Hebrews 13



5 [Let your] conversation be without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.



Don't waste your life wanting MORE; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, I’m your everything and always will be.



6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.



So we can live with all confidence and let our life reflect the truth that the LORD is My help and our dependance is NOT in man.



7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of [their] conversation. \



Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.



8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.



For Christ in you is timeless, priceless and fearless ALWAYS.



9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.



So do not be attracted by flashy and strange ideas. Your strength comes from God's grace, not from a set of religious rules which don't help those who follow them.





Bottom line – This is such an encouraging passage for us today, the author wants us to know the heart that God has given each of us. It’s so easy to become discouraged in heart based on what we have or don’t have but that’s not really the reflection of our true heart. This why the author says DON’T be carried away…translation…don’t get carried away by what the world is chasing, that’s NOT going to bring your true joy or peace. What will? GRACE!!! The whole world thinks more is better so they consequently they want more, more of what? It don’t matter, when you feel you don’t have everything you want then you live a life that’s never satisfied, we live a life thinking we have a void. Don’t let your CONVERSATION…your lifestyle…be WITHOUT covetousness…believing that something is missing. Why do you think right after that statement God tells us HE will never leave us or let us down? TRANSALTION…there is never anything wrong with your life, you have God. Who will help us through this this life? Our HELPER, God. [Psa 12:1 NIV] For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race. This one of my favorite Psalms, the prayer is literally 2 words…Help, Lord! I mean seriously who can’t remember that one? Have you ever found yourself in a situation that nobody in your life was loyal to you? Like you wake up one morning and they vanished? I believe God placed David in that situation to teach him how to pray this prayer, there was only one thing left to say and only one person to say it to…Help, Lord! As we mature in our relationship with God we increase in our understanding and truly trust that God will help us, so to covet anything else but Him is a waste of time. Now if you’re like me because we can’t SEE God we sometimes forget that He is with us through all we face in life but notice His words to encourage us…remember those that have rule over you…the people in your life that influence and shape your life, FOLLOW their faith. Who has influenced your life by faith? For me that’s easy my parents, my family, my friends, there too many to mention. Notice God didn’t say remember everyone, He said remember those that follow faith and NEVER stop pursuing faith until their END. I like that verse because it actually is a great example of winning in life, and what the TRUE goal line is…FAITH. When you and I live by faith we know that we chase God, chase faith all the way to the END. Have you reached the end of our rope? I hope you do because that’s when you’re NEW life begins, the one that will only pursue God. [Mat 28:20 KJV] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen. Your world will end according to scripture but your life with Christ has NO, He is and always will be the SAME yesterday, today and forever…your TRUE heart!





Point to Ponder – Is your heart true? [Heb 10:22 NLT] Let us go right into the presence of God with true hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. A true heart will NOT hesitate to find God’s presence in their life, and why not? He removes all guilt and shame!





Let’s all find peace with a true heart, In Him Phil Faith – Family – Friends

06/06/2026

HIS HAND

Good morning, all! Father, thank you Lord for another day in Your kingdom. Thank You for Your provision, Your grace and Your word. We know You never leave our side, You walk with us wherever Your roads in life takes us. Remind us Lord when we face challenges, setbacks, hard times, to never let go of Your hand, Amen.



Ezekiel 47



3 Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?



Son of man, these people have set up idols in their hearts. They listen to things that will make them fall into a trap. Shouldn’t they seek Me first?



4 Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols;



Tell them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I, the LORD, will respond to based on the MULTITUDE of your idols.



5 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.



I will do this to capture the minds and hearts of all my people because they are strangers to me because they listen to their idols.



6 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn [yourselves] from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.



Therefore, tell the people of Israel, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Repent and TURN away from your idols, and stop all your useless ways.





Bottom line – What if you believe a lie? Would it impact your life? The way you live? That is what Ezekiel is calling out in this passage, God is telling Israel they have set up idols in their HEART. How is that possible? [Phl 3:19 AMP] Whose fate is destruction, whose god is their belly [their worldly appetite, their sensuality, their thoughts], and whose glory is in their shame--who focus their mind on earthly and temporal things. You know how you make your belly…seat of emotions…a god? You LISTEN to it and when you listen to it you give it power and authority in your life NOT God. Of course, God is love…He wants only the very best for His children, so He warns us to TURN away from our idols…don’t listen to them. Why? Well first, what is the 1st commandment? “Thou shalt have NO other God before ME”…it’s number ONE for a reason. Once we break the first commandment, we have NO shot of getting anything right after that, scripture say we add sin to sin, makes sense if the first step I take is wrong then the second one will also be wrong. You know where those steps lead to? It says our FATE is destruction…we don’t realize were living a destructive lifestyle that leads to problems and they never seem to leave. [Pro 17:13 NLT] If you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house. Evil will NEVER leave your house; we must TURN away our attention from these idols and turn our attention to God. Think about it, anything that God has to say must be TRUTH…scripture says it’s impossible for God to LIE to us. [Isa 44:20 NIV] Such a person feeds on ashes; a deluded heart misleads him; he cannot save himself, or say, "Is not this idol in my right hand a lie? Call me crazy but if God loves us, don’t you think He might be a bit upset if someone is lying to us? Especially when the one lying is ME!!! He tells us right here we’re holding a LIE in our RIGHT hand…the RIGHT always speaks of power and authority…Matthew says His sheep are on His right hand and the goats on the left…who are the goats? Those that don’t listen because they’re too busy butting heads-Ha! Do you remember when you were little holding your Father or Mother’s hand ? Sure, why? TRUST & LOVE, we found comfort and security. Think about it, can you hold your idol and God’s RIGHT hand at the same time? You can only trust one, love one. Do you suppose that’s why God said we’re STRANGERS to Him? If we truly knew the nature and character of God, why would we chase anything but Him? Why would we trust anything but Him? And even when we do God is sovereign…He will only do what’s best for us, He will NOT leave us strangers forever. And just like the Beatles song “I want to hold your hand” well so does God. [Hos 2:7 KJV] And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find [them]: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first husband; for then [was it] better with me than now. Eventually we quit chasing our lovers…idols…we realize they don’t help and they don’t comfort and just like Gomer we return to our FIRST love because my life was better with Him than without Him. May we turn from all empty pursuits and return to only One who will truly love and comfort us always…hold His hand only.





Point to Ponder – You need help this morning? [Isa 41:13 NIV] For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. All you have to do is ask, God is always ready…He will grab your hand…No fear!



May we always hold His hand and never let go, In Him Phil Faith – Family – Friends

05/23/2026

COUNTING ON YOU

Good morning, all! Father, when all else fails we know we can count on You always. Your love for us never changes, and Your thoughts of us exceed more in number than all the grains of sand this world holds. We love You Lord, strengthen us and fill us with Your truth so You can count on us to share the only message worthy of Your glory, Amen.



1 Timothy 1



12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;



I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He is counting on me to remain faithful to minister the gospel.



13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief.



Although I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my foolishness, I persecuted his people and hurt them. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief.



14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.



And yet God as generous and gracious and filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus.



15 This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.



This is a faithful saying, which ALL are found worthy to accept it: "Christ Jesus came into the world to SAVE sinners"--and I am the worst of them all.





Bottom line – What if God is personally counting on you? And what if you believed it? Would it change how you SEE life? That’s Paul’s message this morning, now you can’t disconnect it from why Jesus came in the first place which I think we often lose sight of that one, why did Jesus come? To SAVE us…full stop! I love how Paul gives all the glory to God, not only does he acknowledge the power given to him, but he says God COUNTED him faithful, for what? SAVE people! Faithful doesn’t mean perfect, it means YOU don’t give up. But isn’t that true faith? Not giving up! Think about it, what if God gave up on us? He would have good reason with me, I try and I try and still make mistakes…oh well, I had my chance…so the world would say but NOT so with God. [2Ti 2:13 NLT] 13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. The very nature of God is to remain faithful to US, there is no such thing as oh well, you blew it…He can’t DENY who He is…FAITHFUL. That’s what makes Him great and that’s what defines His love, right? True love will NEVER give up on a person; we should always leave room for God to move on a heart and believe for the best. [Heb 11:1 NIV] 1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see yet. Powerful, faith is this…first, it should be CONFIDENT and second is to have HOPE…a positive outcome even though you don’t SEE it yet. Paul was counted faithful by God even though he blasphemed and hurt people, however, God was still counting on him to go change the world. Now before you question if you’re worthy of the call, here’s how Paul frames up those thoughts…All are worthy to accept the call including him which he also labels himself the absolute WORST sinner of all. You see, what is the universal truth of our sin? Salvation!!! It’s not about the depth of our sin it’s about the depth of His love. [Eph 3:18 NLT] And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Do you have the power to UNDERSTAND…the width…the world…the length…eternity…the height…heaven…the depth…your hell. God isn’t putting you in hell, He’s going in after you…TRUE LOVE. I don’t think we’ll ever fully understand the depth of God’s love because our minds are finite and of course, His is infinite…NO limit to the power of His understanding or His love. There is a powerful verse I often quote to help my foolish thoughts grasp the power of His love, you might want to quote this one too. [Psa 130:3-4 NIV] If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. Are you still standing this morning? Then give the Lord thanks because His nature is NOT to record all your wrong doings, His power is to forgive them. Why does God forgive? So, we CAN serve Him…translation…He’s counting on YOU. I mean if we’re good enough for God, then who? Who can’t we stand before? You first then everyone else…ALL worthy acceptance.





Point to Ponder – Can He count on you ? [2Co 5:19 NIV] That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. This is the message of the gospel…we count the hearts NOT the sin.





May we all shout count me in Lord, In Him Phil Faith – Family - Friends

05/15/2026

STRONGER

Good morning, all! Father, we know that the battle belongs to You and You alone have the power and the strength to redeem us, to redeem us from the times. It’s time Lord, it’s time that You strengthen the body, that You strengthen the church so that we live in victory now. So, today Lord makes us all stronger, makes us stronger by Your faith that NO enemy would prevail against US and our life would flow like a river of peace as Your word declares, Amen.



Joshua 14



11 As yet I [am as] strong this day as [I was] in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength [was] then, even so [is] my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.



I might be 85 but I’m just as strong as when I was 40 and spied the land, my strength is the same as then and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then.



12 Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims [were] there, and [that] the cities [were] great [and] fenced: if so be the LORD [will be] with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.



So, give me this mountain that you promised me LORD. Remember the other scouts said these GIANTS were living there in a great, walled town. But if the LORD is with me, I will drive them out of the land, just as the LORD said.



13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.



So, Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave Hebron to him as his portion of land.



14 Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.



Hebron still belongs to the descendants of Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite because he followed Giod with all his heart and never waivered from a life of faith.







Bottom line – This is such an incredible message hidden in Joshua, have you heard Caleb’s story? He and Joshua were the only 2 spies of the 12 sent that returned with a positive report regarding the promise land, Caleb said let us take possession we can do it. You know what the other ten spies said? [Num 13:31 NIV] But the ten men who had gone up with him said, "We can't attack those people; they are stronger than we are. You know why Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years? They chose to believe the ten men...the world, they chose fear over faith. Hebron was the place where God made his first covenant with Abraham, He said it belonged to him and his descendants. This was a special place that was dedicated by God, it was NOT meant for the enemy. Don’t you love the heart of Caleb, he’s 85 years old, some might say well past being ready to retire, right? Not so, he says I’m too strong and NOT looking to retire on some beach. Instead, he wants to go get the land that was promised by God, will it come easy? Not likely, but he doesn’t care he’s willing to fight with the Anakims to get it…they were giants, but he doesn’t care he will NOT let the enemy steal God’s glory. Gives retirement new meaning, don’t you think? I want faith like that, to be just as strong at 85 compared to when I was youngerman, you? Then you must go take Hebron and not Sanibel island-Ha! Are you stronger today than yesterday? You ready for the battle? [Deu 1:28 KJV] Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. What makes Hebron so special? Of all the places on earth why did God promise this land to His chosen? And why is an 85yr old man willing to fight for it at a time when he should be taking it easy? God considers this a very special place; it requires His strongest followers to occupy it…the name Hebron means the “kingdom of friendship”. Makes sense because he told Abraham he was His “FRIEND”. Are you a friend of God? If you are then you belong in Hebron, you know how you get in? You must DRIVE out the Anakims from this place, it would appear they cause you discouragement and sorrow, they have built walls so high they reach heaven…hmm, guess they really want to keep people out. Remember when the bible speaks of “the enemy” it’s NEVER people…Anakims are thoughts that speak words of discouragement and regret, they might tell you God ain’t your friend, they might whisper you don’t need friends, they might remind you of your worst and say you’re not strong enough. When we entertain those thoughts, they build TALL walls based on failures and hurts, they get the better of us and we become defensive and push people away. Anakims keep us from living our best life, a life of Christ, a life that is filled with God’s promise for us and our children. Will you fight for it? If so, what’s the first thing we must do? Caleb FOLLOWED God with HALF a heart…OOPS…ALL of his heart! You gotta be ALL in if you’re going remain strong and defeat the Anakims. Maybe you’re not there yet, maybe you need a little help this morning so what then? [Eph 3:16 NIV] We pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. PRAY and ask God for more strength, more faith so you can drive the Anakims out of your thought life and tear down those walls that alienate you from God and others…and if not for you, do it for your children and your children’s children so they become a friend of God…NO greater friend in the world!





Point to Ponder – You know what the price is to get into the promise land? [1Ki 5:4 NLT] But now the LORD my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well. When we have NO enemies and live in peace on with EVERYONE you’re in, makes sense because God has NO enemies either…looks like you’re in good company…friends only!





Let’s US all be stronger in faith to live Hebron, In Him Phil Faith – Family – Friends

05/08/2026

RULES FOR LIFE

Good morning, all! Father, thank you for a new day filled with Your promises. Promise of a better life, promise of a better us, promise of better faith. Your word declares that the heavens do rule, so we pray let it be. You alone are lawgiver and judge, so we trust you with our life and know that we’re in the best hands possible, Amen.





2 Corinthians 3



3 [Forasmuch as ye are] manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.



Clearly, your life reflects Christ which is meant to minister to others. It’s NOT some legal document written in ink, but with the Spirit of the living God. It’s NOT written in stone, but on human hearts.



4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:



We are confident of all this because we trust God through Christ.



5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God;



Not that we THINK we have earned anything on our own. Whatever we have it comes from God.



6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.



He has enabled us to help others by the new covenant. NOT some legal document, but of the Spirit: living by legalese destroys relationships, but the spirit GIVES life.





Bottom line – What are the rules to life? We all have them, some the same and some different depending on how you grew up. Brush your teeth, make your bed, do your homework, learn your memory verse, these of course are innocent and NOT exactly what Paul is talking about. He’s talking about living a legalistic life, you know let the punishment fit the crime sort of speak. Now in the church world we like to call it “reap what you sow”, but that is a legalistic mentality and certainly NOT what Jesus taught. [1Co 6:7 AMP] Why, the very fact that you have lawsuits with one another is already a defeat. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded? The minute you take somebody to court you are already DEFEATED! Does that sound like God expects us to take legal action against one another? This is what Paul is saying in this text, our lives…the way we live…is a LIVING epistle to be read by the world. What rules did Jesus live His life by? [Jhn 5:19 NLT] So Jesus explained, "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. Did you SEE that? Jesus ONLY lived based on what He SAW His Father doing…witness of a life lived. Seriously, what is more impactful what I say or what you see me do? At work this is what we call “the audio DON’T match the video”, feel me? When Paul is writing about “the letter” he’s NOT speaking about God’s law, scripture says His word is tried and perfect so that’s NOT the problem. The letter he’s speaking of here is really speaking of entitlement, and if you think your entitled to something you’re THINKING is of your own sufficiency. Remember the two brothers fighting over their Father’s inheritance, what did Jesus say? [Luk 12:15 NLT] 15 Then he said, "Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you get. He told them BEWARE…translation…be on guard for oneself (i.e. for one's safety's sake of mind) so as not to violate others. What were the brother’s violating? The word written on their heart…LOVE! Do you think someone owes you something? Are you measuring how much you get? [Rom 13:8 KJV] Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. The proper Greek translation is NO man is owed anything BUT…which erases whatever came prior to that phrase anyway…we OWE each other LOVE; that’s it…full STOP! The letter…that mentality kills, bring death to our lives spiritually but the spirit gives NOT takes. The answer to the rules for life is…GIVE. You know when you start to GIVE? When you believe you have all that you need and you’re NOT owed anything because your SUFFICIENCY is from God. Rule #1 for life according to Jesus, it’s NOT measured by how much you GET. So maybe rule #2 is we measure by how much we GIVE? Hmm…reminder…we should do as we SEE the Father do. [Luk 6:38 NIV] Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. God will always give us the answer to life, what is the measure that God will measure back to you? It’s GIVE…that’s the measure NOT let me see how much I can get! I pray when people LOOK at our life they will see CHRIST running all over our life because we give so much, they don’t know where it starts or where it ends...just give!





Point to Ponder – What does God love? [2Co 9:7 KJV] Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. No confusion here, be intentional with love and compassion it’s the only measure that matters to God…and don’t forget to smile.





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