When was the last time you said to someone, “Can I take you at your word?” That question suggests a lack of trust. Years ago, people concluded a deal with a handshake or word of mouth. It seems that those days are long gone. It is so different from God. Evidence of His faithfulness is […]
Jubilee Weekly
“Giving Thanks”
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” Ps. 100:4-5 (NIV) Each of us has so much to be thankful for. If we were to make a “top ten” […]
“Mentoring”
As I finish my role as Senior Pastor, I am taking time to reflect on the impact of my life and teaching on the people that I have had the privilege of pastoring. I frequently have people come up and say, “Pastor, your ministry has meant so much to me over the years.” I am […]
“Discovering God’s Purpose for your Life”
I have recently finished the last sermon that I will give at Jubilee on December 28th. The title is “Are you a Dreamer?” Paul, in Ephesians 3:20-21 (MSG) wrote, “God can do anything you know – far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it by […]
“Our Window of Opportunity”
By Bill Abeyta – VJF Missions Board Opportunity: At our recent Missions Board meeting, which included new members, I shared an article by Alex Kocman titled “What Missions Is—and Isn’t.” Rather than assume everyone was familiar with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20, I provided highlighted printouts of the author’s concluding statements: “The gospel is […]
“Dealing with Restlessness”
Do you have a restless spirit? Perhaps you are filled with angst and discomfort due to the uncertainty of the future. Satan loves to torment us about the unknown and lead us to take steps that God never intended. If we confess our discomfort and discontent to God, He will begin to guide us on […]
“Slugging it Out”
The title might suggest a boxing match, but this meditation is about people who are slugging it out spiritually in their daily lives. Satan loves to wear us down physically and spiritually. He encourages us to be active, but not in things that will refresh us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As soon as sin enters […]
“Do You Bring Pleasure to God?”
I don’t know if you stop to think about why you are here, but the Scriptures say we are here to bring pleasure to God. In Revelation 4:11, we read, “You created everything, and it is for your pleasure they exist and were created.” Psalm 149:4a says, “The LORD takes pleasure in His people.” The […]
“Stifling the Holy Spirit”
In 1 Thessalonians 5:19, we read, “Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” Another translation says, “Do not quench the Holy Spirit.” The word “stifle” or “quench” contains the idea of making one feel “constrained or oppressed.” It also means to “prevent something from happening.” Sometimes on a very hot day, I love something very cold […]
“Running to God”
Where do you go or what do you do when you are going through a dark valley? Perhaps you are going through such a time right now. You are weighed down in your spirit, and you have a heavy hurt. Maybe this meditation is coming at just the right time for you. Sometimes, we try […]
