How do you start your day? Maybe you rely on three cups of coffee. That wears off quite fast. There is another power that we can never exhaust. It is the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. In Romans 15:13, the Apostle Paul wrote, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and […]
Jubilee Weekly
“Christmas Meditation”
The first mention of a coming Messiah is found in Genesis 3:15, “And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike His heel.” After the serpent leads Adam and Eve into sin, humankind is trapped in a cosmic […]
“Friendship with God”
In Proverbs 3:32, we read, He offers His friendship to the godly. In the first part of that verse we read, Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD, but He offers his friendship to the godly. How do we develop a strong friendship with God? 1. We must be honest with God. We must be honest with God […]
“Taking God at His Word”
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 […]
“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 […]
