For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)

Did you know that we as Christians are packing something around with us more powerful than dynamite? The Greek word translated “power” is dynamite! In itself the gospel has power, innate power!

It has power for a definite purpose and that purpose is to produce salvation. That is the end and the effect of the gospel. The gospel in a nutshell is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Christ is the only way to salvation and this is the message we as Christians need to be sharing with our friends, neighbors, relatives and those whom you may not like or they may not like you! Get excited today about the one who saved you and let your excitement for Him explode all over them!

The Bible says, “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

The Christians in Rome were called saints and this is the name for every believer. There are three classes of people on earth. There are saints, ain’ts and saints that look like ain’ts.

If you’re an ain’t you can’t be a saint and if you’re a saint then you have trusted Jesus Christ and you should act like Him, think like Him, and talk like Him. If you don’t do this then you’re a saint that looks like an ain’t!

It’s not your character that makes you a saint, it’s your faith in Jesus Christ and the fact that you are set apart for Him. Paul said of himself in the beginning, he was a bond-slave of Jesus Christ! Saints are slaves of Jesus Christ and we are to put our faith in Him daily and simply be obedient!

Yesterday we started a tent revival in Faxon, Oklahoma. There were around 215 in attendance and God blessed abundantly. During the invitation 25 walked the aisle and 7 of those were professions of faith. One of the young ladies who was saved is a foreign exchange student from Italy.

Last nights attendance was down a bit but four more walked the aisle making some type of decision for Jesus. Revival continues tonight through Wednesday! Please join me in prayer as I ask God to continue saving souls and changing lives! Here, there, or in the air!

The Apostle Paul is on a ship with 276 men. They are in a violent storm and all the supplies has been thrown overboard to lighten the load. The crew is preparing to abandon ship but Paul tells them if they do this they’ll surely die. God, spoke through Paul to these pagan men even in the storm.

What storm are you going through today? Some are going through the storm of having cancer or losing loved ones! Some are going through storms of fear and doubt, not knowing if they’ll have a job tomorrow! Let God speak to you in the storms of life just like he did Paul. It’s usually in the storms that we hear God more clearly!

God has never said that we will miss the storms in our lives, but He does promise to get us through them! That is the comfort that should come to the child of God in the time of the storm! (Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled!)

The apostle Paul is in chains and he’s telling King Agrippa about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. King Agrippa listens intently and then says, “You have almost persuaded me to be a Christian!”

Almost is the key word in that sentence. Many people go to church and attend revival meetings and they almost become Christians. Almost doesn’t cut the mustard. You are a Christian or you’re not! You’re living for the Lord or you’re not! You’re sold out to Him 100 percent or you’re not!

You can’t straddle the fence my friends and be pleasing to the Lord. Paul didn’t straddle the fence. He took a stand for Jesus before the Jews, Gentiles, Kings and Queens! It’s past time for Christians to take a stand for the one who died for them! Let’s Do It!

God has blessed us all but He blesses in many different ways! Let me give ya a few examples. I have friends who live in Houston and the Oklahoma City area who have a nice home or homes. When Robin and I want to get away for the weekend we can always go to one of their home in the country! When I’m traveling through the Oklahoma City area and I need a place to light I know I can always stay with my friends who live in Norman.

To some God has given homes, others He’s given money, and as you well know all of us have been blessed with some type of talent. Whatever God has done for you, you should use it for Him! Remember that Moses had a rod in his hand, just a rod, but he was to use if for God and he did! Use what God has given you, not for profit or gain, but to bring honor and glory to the mighty one who gives!

This morning in my Quiet Time I was reading about Paul witnessing to Felix and his wife Drusilla. Paul had been accused unjustly and now the Roman governor had him in bondage.

Acts 24:24-25, And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jew, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgement to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time: whine I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

This man and his wife was being given a chance to accept Christ and did not! They heard about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and would not turn to the Lord. They even heard about the judgement to come and still refused salvation.

This could have discouraged Paul but it did not. You and I see this sort of thing even today. The gospel is preached and many hear but they walk out of the church not knowing Christ. Do not be discouraged! Our job is to go and tell and trust that the Holy Spirit convicts people of their sin. Some will turn to Christ and others will not! Rejoice when someone comes to Christ and pray for those who don’t!

As election time approaches I’m asked this question, “Do you think Obama will be re-elected ?” My answer is, “I have no I idea and I’m not concerned about it!” The reason I’m not concerned is God is in control anyway!

One man told me in K Rogers last week that he doesn’t think the country could handle another four year under the Obama administration! I’ve heard people bash and trash President Obama continually! I’ve heard it in the stores, at home and on the news! As a matter of fact I’ve bashed him myself until I read what God’s Word says about me doing that!

Let me lay it on the line! God’s Word says we should not be bashing and trashing those in office, but we should show them due respect because of the office they hold!

Paul wrote in Acts 13:7, “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute id due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor!”

Here’s the way I look at it! God’s in control and he’s given America what they’ve asked for. If President Obama is elected again I’ll find peace in that, simply because the one who created all things has allowed it to happen!

Paul, before he was converted was a man who had a zeal to kill those who confessed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. After he was saved he had a zeal to tell both the Jews and the Gentiles about Jesus!

Where does your zeal lie today? Do you have a zeal to tell others about Christ or does your zeal lie in your work, pleasure, family or friends? Work, pleasure, family and friends are all good things, but none of them should take first place before the Lord!

I’ve been reading about Paul’s missionary journeys. This man was welcomed into the church one day and then the people turned on him the next. They beat him within an inch of his life, had him thrown into prison, but he continued loving on them and telling them about Jesus!

This man was remarkable! He was remarkable because the love of Jesus filled him from the top of his head to the tips of his toes! Jesus wants to live in and through you the same way he did Paul!

God can use you and me in the same way without the fear of being beaten and thrown in jail! Our fear lies within ourselves. We’re afraid someones going to make fun of us or call us a Jesus freak! Some have a low self esteem and they don’t think others will listen to them! I don’t know what you’re fears are concerning telling others about Jesus. I do know Jesus will help you get over it if you’ll only give it to Him! We Are To Be Strong In The Lord!