HOW DEVOTED ARE YOU?

  HOW DEVOTED ARE YOU?

Jesus says: “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.”~(Matthew 15:8, Mark 7:6, Isaiah 29:13)~Amen!

How many times have we heard people say, that they are going to do something and they don’t do what they said, they were going to do? In the same way MANY people who claim to know and love Jesus don’t really mean it either. Paul has warned us to watch out for people like this and to not be deceive by what they say (We should be paying attention to their actions instead) …”By their “ACTIONS” they deny Him.”~(Titus 1:16)~Amen! Just like Jesus has also said, “These people honor me with their lips, BUT THEIR HEARTS ARE FAR FROM ME.”~(Matthew 15:8, Mark 7:6, Isaiah 29:13)~Amen!

At times some people say what they think is going to make them look good or honest, at the time they're saying whatever they are saying … But in their hearts, they are full of hypocrisy.~(Matthew 23:28)~Amen! We can fool a lot of people by the things we say, but we can NEVER fool God. Jesus says: “…You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, BUT GOD KNOWS YOUR HEARTS …” (Luke 16:15)~Amen!

Note: Jesus says: “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ AND DO NOT DO WHAT I SAY?”~(Luke 6:46)~Amen! Jesus is NOT looking for people who say nice things about Him … He’s looking for those individuals who will do what He says! Jesus says: “Blessed rather are those WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND OBEY IT.”~(Luke 11:28, Psalm 128:1)~Amen! Don’t get me wrong … We should be saying nothing but wonderful things about our Savior, but more blessed are they who “OBEY” Jesus and “DO” what He says. Jesus is looking for individuals who are loyal, committed and devoted to Him. This is what Jesus says: “If you hold (Keep/Obey) to my teaching, YOU ARE REALLY MY DISCIPLES.”~(John8:31,John14:15,21,2324)~Amen! FRIENDS, OUR ACTIONS WILL ALWAYS SPEAK LOUDER THAN OUR WORDS.

READ CAREFULLY “THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER”-SEARCH YOUR HEARTS HONESTLY AND SEE WHAT KIND OF “SOIL” YOU ARE?

The parable of the sower:

"A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown." When he said this, he called out, "Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear."~(Luke 5:5-8)~Amen!

JESUS EXPLAINS "THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER":

Jesus said: “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: “When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. (Are you the 1^st soil?)

The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.  (Are you the 2^nd soil?)

The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. (Maybe this is where you at right now, the 3^rd soil)

But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” (Are you the 4^th soil?) … This is a person with a noble and good heart, who will be devoted/committed/obedient to the Savior NO matter what curve balls life throws at him / her?)~(Matthew 13:18-23, Mark 4:14-20, Luke 8:11-15)~Amen! 

Note:  If you have found yourself to be any other soil than the 4^th soil … There’s still time to tell Jesus that you will be loyal, committed and, devoted to Him. Ask the Lord to help you, to teach you, how to be the good soil. Spending time with Jesus daily … Living our lives like our Savior instructed, will produce the kind of “good fruit” that Jesus is looking for in all of His followers.~(Matthew 7:19-20)~Amen!

Jesus says: "I am the vine; you are the branches. IF YOU REMAIN IN ME AND I IN YOU, (Watch This … Don’t Miss It!) "YOU WILL BEAR MUCH  FRUIT”; APART FROM ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”~ (John 15:5-8)~Amen!

Note: Jesus Himself says that without Him …We will not bear the good fruit that He and God the Father are looking for in all his disciples. Friends, it is “SUPER” important that we stay close to Jesus (daily) in Bible studies and prayers. If we do this, then we will bear much fruit. Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit, He is our helper … Ask the advocate for help and He will help us, teach us and guide us-- in holy, righteous and godly living. (John 14:26, 16:13)~Amen! The more we live for Jesus … The more we obey His commands and live by His teachings; the good fruits will automatically follow.  Just as Jesus has said, "IF YOU REMAIN IN ME AND I IN YOU, "YOU WILL BEAR MUCH  FRUIT”; APART FROM ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING.” ~(John 15:5)~Amen!

Remember, what the Holy Scriptures say, that anyone that claims to know Jesus Christ “MUST” live as He lived.~(1 John 2:3-6, John 14:15, 21, 23-24)~Amen!

The Bible says this:

“The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce “GOOD FRUIT” will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”~(Matthew 3:10, Luke 3:9)~Amen!

Note: For anyone that claims to know Jesus, to love Jesus but have “NO FRUITS” in their lives … Heaven will NOT be their home. READ it for yourself, Jesus says: “… If you DO NOT remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; SUCH BRANCHES ARE PICKED UP, THROWN INTO THE FIRE AND BURNED.”~(John 15:6)~Amen!

So according to Jesus and John the Baptist…Any tree (Anyone) that DOES NOT produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire … From the sounds of it, those individuals will not be going to heaven, but to hell instead.

Friends, we are too close to the return of Jesus Christ … To be found slacking in any area of our Christian lives. DO NOT become weary or lazy in your walk with the Lord ... Seek Jesus daily, be a doer of God’s word daily.~(James 1:22, 1 John 5:2-3)~Amen! We should be fervently and passionately seeking the kingdom of God and doing His will daily.~(Matthew 6:33)~Amen! We should be found watching and praying upon the Lord's return … Bearing godly fruits when Jesus returns for His spotless, blameless and holy bride. (Titus 2:11-14,  2 Peter 3:14)~Amen! Jesus already gave us the warning about being ready for HIS return … “If he comes suddenly, DO NOT let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' "~(Mark 13:36-37)~Amen!

Jesus gives the warning once again (The importance of doing daily what He has told us to do)…  “It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.” … But suppose the servant says to himself, 'My master is taking a long time in coming,' and he then begins to beat the other servants, both men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk. (Watch This … Don’t Miss It!) à The master of that servant will come on a day when he DOES NOT expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. HE WILL CUT HIM TO PIECES AND ASSIGN HIM A PLACE WITH THE UNBELIEVERS (HELL). The servant who knows the master's will and DOES NOT GET READY OR DOES NOT DO WHAT THE MASTER WANTS WILL BE BEATEN WITH MANY BLOWS. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”~(Luke 12:37, 45-48)~Amen!

The Bible says: "… Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices AS MUCH AS IN OBEYING THE LORD? TO OBEY is better than sacrifice, AND TO HEED is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.”~(1 Samuel 15:22-23)~Amen!

Jesus says: “In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.”~(Luke 14:33)~Amen!

Note: If we don’t make it to Heaven … It was not for the lack of warnings. The Bible tells us to live holy lives while waiting for our Savior’s return, to abstain from sinful desires, to be blameless and live righteously daily. It is a daily walk, my friends, an every day devotion and commitment in our part to the Savior.~(Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 13:40-42, Luke 11:28, John 5:14, 8:11, Romans Ch. 6, 2 Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:19-26, Ephesians Ch. 5, Colossians Ch. 3, Titus 2:11-13, Hebrews 12:14, 10:26-27, 2 Peter 3:11-14, Revelation 21:27)~Amen!  

Note: The day that we asked Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives (When we invited Him into our lives and hearts), at that very moment we surrendered our lives completely to Him…So the life we live now in the body belongs to Jesus. The apostle Paul tells it best …“I have been crucified with Christ (Watch THIS…Don’t Miss It!) AND I NO LONGER LIVE, but Christ lives in me. THE LIFE I NOW LIVE IN THE BODY, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”~(Galatians 2:20, 1 John 2:3-6)~Amen!

The Sovereign Lord says: “Does a young woman forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet my people have forgotten me, days without number.”~(Jeremiah 2:32)~Amen!

Friends, Jesus is returning soon! Please be READY. Watch and Pray … “THE KING OF GLORY IS NEAR”!

Only you and GOD know, the answer to this question … “HOW DEVOTED ARE YOU ... TO THE SAVIOR?”

GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW AND ALWAYS,

YOUR FRIEND,

VICKY RIVERA

CALLING PEOPLE TO PRAY!

 CALLING PEOPLE TO PRAY!

OH SOVEREIGN LORD, HEAR THE PRAYER OF YOUR SERVANT. HEAR THE SUPPLICATIONS OF YOUR PEOPLE. HEAR FROM HEAVEN, YOUR DWELLING PLACE, AND WHEN YOU HEAR, FORGIVE. FORGIVE ALL OUR WRONG DOINGS...SWEEP ALL OUR OFFENSES LIKE A CLOUD AND ALL OUR SINS LIKE THE MORNING MIST AS YOU SAY IN ISAIAH 44:22.

LORD, TEACHES US THE RIGHT WAY TO LIVE...REMOVE EVERYTHING IN US THAT IS NOT OF YOU...TEACH US TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD AS YOU LIVED...THAT WE MAY BE FOUND HOLY, BLAMELESS AND LIVING RIGHTEOUSLY AT YOUR SOON RETURN. IN YOUR PRECIOUS NAME, JESUS...I PRAY AND ASK. AMEN.

FRIENDS, PLEASE JOIN ME IN PRAYER... LET'S PRAY FOR OUR NATION. LET'S PRAY FOR THE LOST TO COME TO CHRIST-- WHILE THERE'S STILL TIME TO DO SO. JESUS CHRIST IS RETURNING VERY SOON AND WE NEED TO BE WATCHING AND PRAYING... JUST AS OUR LORD JESUS HAS TOLD US TO DO. (Mark 13:35-37)

The BIBLE Says: "If my people, who are called by my name, will HUMBLE themselves and PRAY and SEEK my face AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, then I will HEAR from heaven, and I WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND WILL HEAL THEIR LAND." (2 Chronicles 7:14) Amen!


GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW AND ALWAYS,
YOUR FRIEND,
VICKY RIVERA

 

"ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR HEAVEN?"

ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR HEAVEN?

The BIBLE says: “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, BUT IN THESE LAST DAYS HE HAS SPOKEN TO US BY HIS SON (Jesus Christ), whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”\(Hebrews 1:1-3)
Note: Jesus has prepared a place in Heaven for those who truly love Him. For those who faithfully and wholeheartedly follow Him and for those who obey His commands. (John 14:1-4, 14, 21, 23-24). Heaven will NOT be the home of those who DO NOT obey Jesus teachings and commands.
Jesus says: “NOT everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, (Watch This … Don’t Miss It! -->) BUT ONLY THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'~(Matthew 7:21-23)
We can’t say or think to ourselves… “I have believed and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior… And now I’m ALL set to go to Heaven. NO, my brothers and sisters, we MUST continue to daily…”Workout our salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12). It would be a HUGE mistake to think that once we’re saved …We’re always saved! That’s NOT what the Holy Scriptures teaches or what it says. We MUST be doers of the word of GOD…If we desire to enter Heaven! (James 1:22) Jesus has already warned us that...  “NOT everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 7:21-23)
The BIBLE teaches us to stay away from sin and live holy, blameless, godly lives in this world while we wait for the return of Christ…
“THE ACTS OF THE FLESH ARE OBVIOUS: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. “I WARN YOU, AS I DID BEFORE, THAT THOSE WHO LIVE LIKE THIS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.” (Galatians 5:19-21)
Note: If you have accepted/believed in Jesus Christ but are still committing ANY of these sins … According to the Holy Scriptures heaven WILL NOT be your eternal home…“I WARN YOU, AS I DID BEFORE, THAT THOSE WHO LIVE LIKE THIS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.” (Galatians 5:19-21) Remember what the Holy Scriptures say… “The wages of sin is DEATH (Sinning ONLY leads to hell)!” (Romans 6:23) NOT Life And certainly NOT going to heaven either! BE HOLY, says the Lord, because I am Holy! (Ephesians 1:4, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16) The Scriptures are clear in this … “WITHOUT HOLINESS ONE WILL SEE THE LORD,” (Hebrews 12:14)-Amen! WE MUST… JUST SAY, “NO” To Sin! (John 5:14, 8:11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 5:1-11, Colossians 3:1-10, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 10:26-27, 12:14, Revelation 21:27, 22:15, Psalms 1:5)~Amen!
For Example: If we really “LOVE” people… DO NOT gossip about people, DO NOT talk behind their backs, DO NOT show favoritism or any kind of prejudice towards anyone. The command from our Lord Jesus is; “To love one another.” (John 13:34-35, Romans 13:8, James 2:1-4, 1 Peter 1:22, 3:8, 1 John 3:11, 3:23, 4:7, 4:11-12, 4:20-21) Jesus says: “So in everything, DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO TO YOU, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)
So the question is: "ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR HEAVEN?"
If you are not ready or you have not being faithful (Loyal), obedient, devoted to Christ … REPENT NOW of your sins and DO NOT repeat the offense again. (Job 34:32, Hebrews 10:26-27, 1 John 3:9-10, 5:18)~Amen!
Friends, Seek GOD daily in Bible reading and daily prayers … Keep your eyes on Jesus, who IS, “The (ONLY) author and finisher of our faith”(Hebrews12:2)~Amen! Be loyal to Jesus Christ, be committed and devoted to HIM in ALL that you do … Living your  life for Jesus and heaven will be your home.~(2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 3:23-25, 1John 2:36, Matthew7:21)~Amen! 
These are the words of the living Christ … And He really means what He says, my friends… "As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age.(Watch This…Don’t Miss It!) The Son of Man will send out his angels, AND THEY WILL WEED OUT OF HIS KINGDOM EVERYTHING THAT CAUSES SIN AND ALL WHO DO EVIL. They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."~(Matthew 13:40-42)~Amen!
Live the holy and the righteous life daily, friends…If the kingdom of God you want to enter. The king of glory will soon appear … Be ready, stay alert, be on guard! Soon and very soon…We will be going home, my friends! Jesus says: “To the one who is victorious AND DOES MY WILL TO THE END, I will give authority over thenations-(Revelation 2:26)~Amen!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW AND ALWAYS
YOUR FRIEND,

VICKY RIVERA

ARE YOU CHRIST LIKE?

ARE YOU CHRIST LIKE?

NOT every Church will leave in "The Rapture" when "The Trumpet" sounds... NOT everyone who calls themselves "A Christian" will meet The Lord Jesus in the air---- When HE returns back for His Church.

You may ask, how do you know that?  Answer: Because Jesus said, that it would be so..."NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, 'LORD, LORD,' WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, But Only The One Who Does The Will Of My Father Who Is In Heaven. Many Will Say To Me On That Day, 'Lord, Lord, Did We Not Prophesy In Your Name And In Your Name Drive Out Demons And In Your Name Perform Many Miracles?' THEN I WILL TELL THEM PLAINLY, 'I NEVER KNEW YOU. AWAY FROM ME, YOU EVILDOERS!'-(Matthew 7:21-23)

Note: Who are the ones that will meet the LORD in the air?  PEOPLE who are FULL of the "HOLY SPIRIT", those who have "GODLY FRUITS" in their lives, HOLY, BLAMELESS, RIGHTEOUS people, people who "LIVE AS JESUS DID", those who have the "LOVE OF GOD" in them...THESE WILL BE THE ONES THAT WILL MEET THE LORD JESUS IN THE AIR WHEN "THE TRUMPET" SOUNDS.  (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Ephesians 5:27, Philippians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 4:7-8, 16, 1 Corinthians 1:8, 2 Peter 3:11-14, Titus 2:12-13, Hebrews 12:14, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8, Matthew 24:31, Mark 13:27)

This is what "THE HOLY SCRIPTURES" SAY: "WHOEVER CLAIMS TO LIVE IN HIM MUST LIVE AS JESUS DID." (1 John 2:3-6)

Note: If you're NOT living like Jesus Christ lived... Then, NOW is great time for "A Fresh Start"-A NEW BEGINNING. Walk daily like Jesus did- Live for HIM each and every day. TIME IS SHORT, FRIENDS...And Jesus wants us to be prepared/ready when HE returns. DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND...DO NOT BE LIKE "THE UNWISE VIRGINS" of Matthew 25:11-12. BE READY!  KEEP WATCHING AND PRAYING, FRIENDS!

The Apostle Peter tells us this: : "For this very reason, "MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ADD" to your faith GOODNESS; and to GOODNESS, KNOWLEDGE; and to KNOWLEDGE, SELF-CONTROL; and to SELF-CONTROL, PERSEVERANCE and to PERSEVERANCE, GODLINESS; and to GODLINESS, MUTUAL AFFECTION; and to MUTUAL AFFECTION, LOVE.  For if you POSSESS these "QUALITIES" in INCREASING MEASURE, they will keep you from being "Ineffective and Unproductive" in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But whoever DOES NOT have them is nearsighted and blind, Forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.   (WATCH THIS... DON'T MISS IT!)... "FOR IF YOU DO THESE THINGS, YOU WILL NEVER STUMBLE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A RICH WELCOME INTO THE ETERNAL KINGDOM OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST." (2 Peter 1:5-11)

Put On The Whole Armor Of GOD daily, Fight the good fight of faith in every area of your life daily...Stay close to the Lord Jesus in daily prayers and in Bible studies because apart from our loving Savior we can do NOTHING. (Ephesians 6:12-18, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, John 15:4-6)

SAINTS..."CONTINUE TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH "FEAR AND TREMBLING," (Philippians 2:12)
JESUS IS RETURNING SOON! BE READY AT ALL TIME... Jesus Says: "SO YOU ALSO MUST BE READY, because the Son of Man will come at an hour WHEN YOU DO NOT EXPECT HIM." (Matthew 24:44, Luke 12:40)

 

GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW AND ALWAYS,
YOUR FRIEND,
VICKY RIVERA

THE COMING OF THE FOUR BLOOD MOONS

THE COMING OF THE FOUR BLOOD MOONS


The prophet Joel told us that  one of  "The Signs" that will indicate the great and terrible day of the Lord is near, would be the "Blood Moon." This is what Joel said: "And I will cause wonders in the heavens and on the earth—blood and fire and columns of smoke. The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and terrible day of the LORD arrives." (Joel 2:30-31)

Friends, I know, I keep saying to be ready at ALL times for our Lord's return... But all "The SIGNS" are pointing to the soon return of our Lord and Savior. We need to BE READY ... Because soon we will meet Jesus Christ in the air, as the Holy Scriptures has already foretold (1 Thessalonians 4:17);
This is NOT something that I'm making up! "The Signs" that Jesus told us to look out for are happening right before our eyes each and everyday. (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21) "THE SIGNS" ARE CLEAR...AND WE MUST BE AS WISE AS "THE VIRGINS" OF MATTHEW 25:10 WERE.

Note: Paul tell us this: "And to present her to himself as a "RADIANT CHURCH", without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless." (Ephesians 5:27, 2 Peter 3:11, Titus 2:12-13) Jesus Christ is coming back for a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle, no blemishes... But a "holy and blameless church...

The Bible says: (Watch This...Don't Miss It!)... "Whoever abides in Him (Jesus Christ) DOES NOT SIN. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him." (1 John 3:6)  A person who has had a true encounter with the living Christ...According to the Holy Scriptures, that person WILL NOT continue to (Willfully/Purposefully) sin... "Whosoever is born of God DOTH NOT COMMIT SIN; for his seed remaineth in Him: AND HE CANNOT SIN, BECAUSE HE IS BORN OF GOD." (1 John 3:9- See also Hebrews 10:26-27)

Jesus tells us this: "NOT EVERYONE" who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ WILL ENTER the kingdom of heaven, BUT ONLY THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN." (Matthew 7:21)

Friends, We MUST be doers of the word of God... If we want to inherit the kingdom of God. (James 1:22, Matthew 13:40-42, John 14:15, 21, 23-24, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 5:1-21 Colossians 3:1-10, 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Peter 1:5-11, 1 John 2:3-6, Revelation 21:27, 22:15) ..."Without holiness NO ONE will see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14) "KEEP LOOKING UP" Because our redemption is drawing near. (Luke 21:28)

　
I have attached a YouTube video, that I believe it will be a tremendous blessing to you. It will be a great witnessing tool to warn your unsaved family and friends to come to the living Christ before its too late.  This is a great study on the signs in the Heavens and of the coming of  "The Four Blood Moons" (that were reported by NASA), and so much more. Here is the video link: http://youtu.be/HXUqfNQ3J0o.  Remember, what Jesus said: "In the same way, "WHEN YOU SEE ALL THESE THINGS TAKING PLACE", you can know that his return is very near, right at the door." (Luke 21:31)

We are truly living in "The End Times" friends. ALWAYS BE READY... AND WATCH AND PRAY! The King of Glory is very near... Jesus also told us this: “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near."..."BE ON GUARD! BE ALERT! You do not know when that time will come."... "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. (Watch This...Don't Miss It!)-"If he comes suddenly, DO NOT let him find you SLEEPING." (Mark 13:28, 33, 35-36) MARANATHA...


GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW AND ALWAYS
YOUR FRIEND,
VICKY RIVERA

ARE YOU SURE, YOU’RE READY???

 ARE YOU SURE, YOU’RE READY???

Jesus Says: “For I tell you that “UNLESS” your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, YOU WILL CERTAINLY NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” (Matthew 5:20)

Let’s Study “The Sermon” That Jesus Gave At The Mount…
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.  Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.  Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:3-12)

Note: What Jesus spoke on the “Sermon of the Mount” is to be obeyed and applied to ALL of us who call on His name! (1 John 2:6) Remember, what God the Father says, about His Son… “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. LISTEN TO HIM!” (Matthew 17:5, Mark 9:7, Luke 9:35)

Friends, we are the light of the world as Jesus has said, (Matthew 5:13-14) and His representatives here on Earth. If we want inherit the kingdom of God…We MUST be doers of God’s word and be obedient to ALL Of Christ Teachings. “For I tell you that “UNLESS” your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, YOU WILL CERTAINLY NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” (Matthew 5:20, James 1:22)

Jesus speaks on “Murder” and this is what He says:

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.  Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."  (Matthew 5:21:26)

Note: We who call on the name of the Lord should NEVER hold a grudge against another fellow human being…We should be willing to reconciled and forgive those who have offended us; “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. “FORGIVE AS THE LORD FORGAVE YOU.” (Colossians 3:13)

Jesus says: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father WILL ALSO forgive you. But if  YOU DO NOT forgive others their sins, your Father WILL NOT forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15)

We MUST forgive, if we want to be FORGIVEN!
“Forgiveness”-This is NOT always easy to do…When the pain they have cost is too great!  Jesus can help us, ask Him heal you from the inside out from the pain, so that you can forgive them and move on.  Jesus knows exactly what you’re feeling…He had to also forgive all of those who mocked Him and eventually crucified Him. (Hebrews 2:18)
Jesus also addresses the topic of  “Adultery” and this is what He says:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:27-30)
Note: We have to be careful NOT to let the world or ANYONE lead us astray from what Jesus has command us to be like and act like in this world! 
Jesus says: “If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.” (Matthew 5:29-30)
Note: The LORD Says: “REPENT! Turn away from ALL your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall.” (Ezekiel 18:30, 18:32) “…So turn from your evil ways, each one of you, and reform your ways and your actions.'(Jeremiah 18:11)
“FRIENDS, NO SIN IS WORTH BURNING IN HELL FOR … IF THIS SIN OR ANY OTHER SIN HAS YOU CAPTIVE “REPENT” FROM IT, TURN FROM IT QUICKLY AND STOP SINNING!”  (Matthew 13:40-42, John 5:14, John 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:34, Revelation 21:8)
On the topic of  “Divorce” Jesus says this:
“It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce. But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” (Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:9, Mark 10:11, Luke 16:18)
Paul tells us this “on marriage”: “To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.” (1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 39)
Note: We are a “Holy People” unto the Lord and we are not allowed to marry a “Divorced” person. This is the command, which Jesus gave to all His followers to obey. To go against what GOD has commanded…Means we will have to be judged for all our sins and our disobedience against Him. “…Without holiness NO ONE will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Peter 3:11)
The Bible Says:  “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether GOOD OR BAD.” (2 Corinthians 5:10)
King Salomon tells us this: “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)
On giving our word (“Oaths”) Jesus says this:
“Let your “YES’ be “YES” and your “NO be NO; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:33-37)
On the topic of  “An Eye For An Eye” Jesus says:
“You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” (Matthew 5:38-42)
 Jesus tells us to “Love Our Enemies”
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor  and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:43-48)
Note:  We are told by our Lord Jesus “To LOVE Our Enemies”…It’s NOT up to us to take “Revenge” on anyone nor take matters into our own hands… “DO NOT TAKE REVENGE, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.”… “On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” (Romans 12:19-21, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7, 4:11-12)
Jesus teaches us NOT announce our “Acts of righteousness” to impress or to get praises from others:
“BE CAREFUL NOT to practice your righteousness in front of others to be SEEN by them.  If you do, you will have NO reward from your Father in heaven. "So when you give to the needy, DO NOT ANNOUNCE it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:1-4)

The Bible says: 
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, HOW CAN THE LOVE OF GOD be that person?” (1 John 3:17)
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and He will REWARD THEM for what they have done.” (Proverbs 19:17)

Note: The ONLY one we need to impress when we help others is God himself. We should keep our giving between us and God.

Jesus teaches on prayer, “The wrong way and the right way to pray”:

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

“This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:5-13) Amen!

 Jesus teaches on the proper way to “Fasting”…

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:16-18) The more we fast the stronger our walk with the Lord will be.
Jesus tell us NOT to be storing earthly treasures…The world runs after those things (Material things) BUT we are suppose to be storing our treasures in Heaven. Where it really counts:
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. (Watch This…Don’t Miss It! -->) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” … “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You CANNOT serve both God and money. (Matthew 6:19-24)
The Bible tells us: “DO NOT love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is NOT in them.” (1 John 2:15)
James tells us this: “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. You adulterous people, DON’T YOU KNOW that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” (James 4:3-4)
Note: The number one priority in any Christian person’s life should be to “Seek the kingdom of God FIRST”, and NOT last or when we get around to it. If Jesus is the real LORD of our lives we will show it by obeying His commands.  (John 14:15, 21, 23-24)
Jesus also tells us NOT to worry about our daily needs...Because God the father knows what we need ahead of time and He will take care of us. When we PUT God FIRST, then ALL our needs will be met! (Matthew 6:33)
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:25-34)
Note:  We MUST have the child like “Faith” that God will completely meet all our needs, when we do what He commands FIRST. (Matthew 6:33, Mark 10:15, Luke 18:17, Philippians 4:19)
This next “Topic” is one we probably don’t hear much teachings on in our churches … But the Lord tells us, that we will be “Judge” in the same way we “Judge” others…
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.” (Matthew 7:1-5)
Paul says this, on this topic of judging others: “You, therefore, HAVE NO EXCUSE, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are CONDEMNING YOURSELF,  because you who pass judgment DO THE SAME THINGS. Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will ESCAPE God's judgment?” (Romans 2:1-3)

Note: We’re always quick to see and point out the faults we find in others… But we NEVER see our own faults and shortcomings. Ask the “Holy Spirit” to remove anything in your life that hinders your walk with the Lord. No sin is worth losing your place in Heaven. (Revelation 2:5)

Jesus just wants us to “Love One Another” and to treat everyone in the same way we ourselves want to be treated… “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)
 Jesus teaches us to NEVER give up in coming to Him in prayer for the things that we need:
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. "Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:7-11)
In conclusion, if we DO NOT heed Jesus Teachings and we DO NOT apply or obey them…Then we CANNOT be surprised when on judgment day, He tells us, “I NEVER KNEW YOU, AWAY FROM ME YOU EVIL DOERS” (Matthew 7:23)

Study Christ teachings always and obey them…Because our Lord says: “Anyone who loves me WILL OBEY MY TEACHINGS. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who DOES NOT LOVE ME WILL NOT obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.” (John 14:23-24, John 14:15, 21)  Our actions will ALWAYS speak louder than our words!

Note: Obeying Christ teachings is going down “the narrow road”… It is building our house on “The Rock” (Which is Christ Jesus our Lord!) (Matthew 7:13-27) THE CHOICE IS ALWAYS OURS TO MAKE BUT NO CHOICE GOES WITHOUT ITS CONCEQUENCES.

The BIBLE Says:
“Anyone who DOES NOT LISTEN to him (Jesus Christ) will be completely cut off from their people.” (Acts 3:23) Anyone who obeys the Lord teachings will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:5-11) Watch And Pray, Friends! Jesus is returning soon!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW & ALWAYS,

YOUR FRIEND,
VICKY RIVERA

JESUS NEVER SAID IT WAS GOING TO BE EASY!

JESUS NEVER SAID IT WAS GOING TO BE EASY!

Jesus Says: "Very truly I tell you, NO SERVANT IS GREATER THAN HIS MASTER, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent Him." (John 13:16)

The Christian life is NOT an easy one to live. The world, your family, your friends, will NOT always like or accept that you have chosen to live your life for Christ (Galatians 2:20).  As a matter of fact, Jesus said that the world will hate you (Us) for following Him. Jesus said: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, YOU DO NOT BELONG TO THE WORLD, but I have CHOSEN YOU out of the world. That is WHY the world HATES YOU." (John 15:18-19)

The closer we get to Jesus, the more we spend time with Him in prayer and Bible studies, the more we will act and be like Jesus. Being like Him means we are going to gain many enemies in the world because we will be acting and speaking like He did. (1 John 2:6) Being like Jesus means a lot of people are going to feel convicted around us as they did when Jesus was here on earth. This is what Jesus told his brothers for the reasons the world hated Him... "The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil." (John 7:7) Friends, there's no way around this one...People are going to hate us because we testify as Jesus did that how they live and what they do is evil.

The real Christ like person is a surprise to many people, in that we don't join the world in living "for self", but it's because the Bible teaches us to live differently from the world. The "Holy Scriptures" tells us, to live and conduct ourselves as Christ did while we wait for His to return back to the earth. This is what it says:

Peter tells us:

"Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. (WATCH THIS...DON'T MISS IT!) As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God." For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. "They are SURPRISED that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they HEAP ABUSE ON YOU. But they will have to give account to him WHO IS READY TO JUDGE the living and the dead." (1 Peter 4:1-5)

Paul tells us this:

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. (WATCH THIS...DON'T MISS IT!) IT TEACHES US TO SAY "NO" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and TO LIVE self-controlled, upright and GODLY lives in this present age, WHILE WE WAIT FOR THE BLESSED HOPE—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." (Titus 2:11-14)

Peter tells us again in 2 Peter:

"So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE FOUND SPOTLESS, BLAMELESS AND AT PEACE WITH HIM (Jesus Christ). (2 Peter 3:14) This life that we live for Christ is a 24/7- 365 days commitment and devotion to our Savior and Jesus is completely worth it, my friends! The Bible says: "GOD IS NOT UNJUST; HE WILL NOT FORGET YOUR WORK AND THE LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN HIM..." (Hebrews 6:10) 

John tells us this:

"And now, dear children, continue in Him, (WATCH THIS... DON'T MISS IT!) SO THAT WHEN HE APPEARS we may be CONFIDENT and UNASHAMED before Him AT HIS COMING. If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him." (1 John 2:28-29)

Note: People may think we're strange for not living like them in this world but we are commanded in the "Holy Scriptures" to live holy, spotless, righteous and blameless lives in this world. Jesus already told us "If we "LOVE HIM" we will OBEY what He commands. (John 14:15, 21, 23-24, John 15:14, Luke 6:46)

The BIBLE Says:

"We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. WHOEVER says, "I know him," BUT DOES NOT DO what he commands is a LIAR, and the truth is NOT in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: WHOEVER CLAIMS TO LIVE IN HIM MUST LIVE AS JESUS DID." (1 John 2:3-6)

Note: WE ARE LIVING FOR CHRIST AND NOT FOR OURSELVES..."FOR YOU DIED, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. WHEN CHRIST, WHO IS YOUR LIFE, APPEARS, then you also will appear with Him in glory." (Colossians 3:3-4)  Another scripture that shows we are "Living4Christ!" and NOT for Ourselves...."I HAVE BEEN CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST AND I NO LONGER LIVE, BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (Galatians 2:20) Amen!!!

Those that DO NOT heed the Bible's warning to live a holy, spotless, blameless, righteous life in this world will be the ones that will hear from Jesus on judgment day "I NEVER KNEW YOU. AWAY FROM ME, YOU EVIL DOERS!" (Matthew 7:23)

Friends, TIME IS SHORT!!!  Be faithful...Be an overcomer in Jesus name! DO NOT let ANYTHING or ANYONE stray you from the righteous path... Soon we will see "THE KING OF GLORY COMING IN THE CLOUDS" (Revelation 1:7, Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)  Amen! 

"THE END OF ALL THINGS IS NEAR. Therefore be ALERT and of  SOBER MIND so that you may PRAY." (1 Peter 4:7)

THE WORLD MAY HATE YOU BUT JESUS LOVES YOU AND I LOVE YOU...."WATCH & PRAY", MY FRIENDS!

GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW & ALWAYS!
YOUR FRIEND,
VICKY RIVERA