Set a watch at your mind.  If you are to have any peace, and any joy, then you must focus your attention on things above and not on things of this earth.  
 
In the world we will have tribulation, but Jesus overcame the world.  And, those who look to Him, have peace.  His peace is not like the world's peace; a peace that is predicated on external circumstances, but a peace that surpasses all understanding.
 
It doesn’t make sense.  In the midst of chaos, God will hide you in His pavilion.  A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right side; yet, the pestilence that walks in the darkness, and the destruction that ravages in the daytime, will not come upon you.
 
We are living in a time wherein our tomorrows are not as solidified as they were yesterday.  The plans we made yesterday were aborted today.  The foundation on which we stood yesterday, is sinking sand today.  
 
We hear talk of a “new normal”.  Our vocabulary has been redefined.  Things are not like they use to be.  We are living in changing times.  Nevertheless; there is a remedy for those whose trust is in the immutable God.  God changes not: He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
 
Jesus Christ is the Balm in Gilead.  He is the Great Physician who heals all malaises.  
 
God promises us in Psalm 91, that if we set our hearts to seek after Him in love, He will deliver us.   He says, because we know His Name (i.e. we have a relationship with Him), He will lift us above our calamities.  When we call on Him, He will answer.  He will be with us in trouble.  He will deliver us and honor us.  
 
God will cause us to walk in victory and prosperity.  (Joshua 1:8) 
 
Set a watch at your mind.  Put God in remembrance.  Then, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD.

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"Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it..."  - Hebrews 4:1

​Unbelief will keep you from your destiny.

The first generation of the Children of Israel who came out of Egypt, never made it to the Promised Land.  They did not enter into God's rest because of unbelief; they did not trust God.  In spite of all that He had done for them; they lacked the faith to enter into His rest for them.  They wandered 40 years in the wilderness until all doubt and complaining died.  Only Caleb and Joshua; of the first generation, and those 20 years old and under, entered into the Promised Land.

You can't enter into God's rest without believing Him.  God's rest; that's faith in His Word, will always usher you into your destiny. 

​Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (NIV)  God's plan for His people; who were in bondage during that period, was to bring them out into a large place: a place flowing with His blessings.  That same promise is unto us today.  God desires nothing less than to bless us abundantly.

God's thoughts towards you are good thoughts.

Yet, you will never receive you blessings - you will never enter into His rest - as long as you doubt Him.

It is impossible to please God without faith.  God only rewards faithfulness.

Labor to enter into His rest.

• Set at watch at you mind.  
  • Guard your thoughts.
• Cast down vain imaginations.
  •  Disarm every thought that exalts itself against God's will for your life.
• Take captive every thought and bring it to the obedience of Christ.
• Guard your heart with all diligence.
  • You are as you believe.

"​We which have believed do enter into rest..."  Hebrews 4:3

Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem (Recorded in all four Gospels: Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19: 28-39, and  John 12: 12-18).

Palm branches were placed in His path before His arrest on Thursday and His crucifixion on Friday (Good Friday).

Jesus' entrance to Jerusalem is the fulfillment of the prophecy from Zechariah 9:9.

​​Palm Sunday pictures Jesus' entrance into our lives.  He's meek and humble in spirit.  He does not force His way.  He stands at the door of our hearts and knocks.  If you answers,  He will come in and sup with you.

Jesus came that we might enjoy life abundantly.  There is never a reason for anyone to live in a place of hopelessness.  Your life as you knew it might be reeling in chaos.   Sickness, financial problems, dissension in the home, or grief over the loss of a love one, can drain you of your resolve to hope any longer.

The Word of God to you today is, The Messiah Lives.  He came over 2000 years ago in the form of man to set you free from the penalty of sin and the sting of death.  He took upon Himself our sins that we may be freed.  

Your struggle is over.  There is no need to worry.  The battle...has been won.  There is victory...in Jesus.  You can...make it.  You can...live victorious.  

If you had needed what you lost in order to survive, God would not have allowed it to be taken away from you.  The fact that it is gone, is evidence that you don't need it.  You might miss it.  You might have loved it.  But you don't need it.  Jesus is all you need; and if you allow Him, He will fill that void in your life.   If you allow Him.  Then you will come to know that He really is all that you need.

Today, come out of hopelessness and embrace the promises and blessings that God has for you.

Rejoice!!  Seek God's will for you life, and everything you feel is missing or is needed, will be taken care of.  God will supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus.

Try God; He will do abundantly and exceedingly, above and beyond all, that you could ever ask or thing.

Trusting in your own ways can only bring devastation and destruction, but trust in Jesus will bring you peace.

Jesus came riding into Jerusalem to offer Himself as a sacrifice for us that we might live the good life He purposed for us in the beginning before sin entered in.
 
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.         -Matthew 11:28-30

Are you burdened down and don't know which way to go?   Do your problems keep you from enjoying life and experiencing peace?  ​
 
​The joy of the LORD is not something you can create, but a gladness of the heart resulting from a relationship with Jesus.   

When your problems are placed at the feet of Jesus, then is your burden removed.  

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths."  Proverbs 3:5-6

In Him, is peace and life abundantly.  

Cease from struggling and give your problems to Jesus.  Allow Him to take away your yoke of burden and replace it with His yoke of peace.  His yoke is easy and His burden is light.   For His yoke is His Spirit, and by His Spirit you can do all things.  

Cease from anxious thoughts and free yourself from the burden you're carrying.  Lean into God. Trust Him with your problems.  In Him you will find peace.  

All things are possible with God to those that believe.

​God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;      - Psalm 46:1-2
 
​In Jeremiah 33:7, the LORD assures Jeremiah that He will return the captivity of Judah and Israel.  He promises to build them again.
 
God says, “…if ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season: Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant…” (Jeremiah 33:20-21)
 
God’s promise to His people stands sure.  As His covenant with day and night, and His fixed patterns of heaven and earth is established and cannot be changed by humans, then neither can anything one can do to abort or change God’s plan and purpose for His people.
 
God promised to cleanse His people from their sins and from their iniquity. And, He said, “Again in this place, which is desolate… I will perform that good thing that I promised unto the house of Judah and to the house of Israel.”  (Jeremiah 33:12,14)
 
God is saying, “All things are possible to those who believe in Him.”  Jesus Christ is the resurrection.  Your situation might be dead, yet through Him, He can breathe life into it again.  Be still and know that God is God. 

• Cancel the funeral.
• Stop the crying.
• Wipe away your tears.
• Jesus is here, and His Word will not return unto Him void.

​The king is not saved by a mighty army; A warrior is not delivered by great strength.   A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.  - Psalm 33:16-17 (NASB)
 
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. - Psalm 20:7 
 
The media is alive with messages informing us that vegetarians, or “vegans” is the pathway to great health; or that practicing yoga and/or participating in “mindfulness” meditation brings peace and increases strength.
 
Following pagan religious practices is not for those who profess Jesus as their Lord and Savior.  Water and oil do not mix.  It is written:

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?   And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.   Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,  And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.  - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
 
In today’s society, we are taught to believe in all types of foolishness, but the unchangeable truth is “Jesus is the way (without Him there is no going), the truth (all else are lies), and the life (without Him there is no living).” 
 
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Fa­ther, but by me.   – John 14:6
 
Christians everywhere: quit chasing after idol gods and their practices.  Seek Jesus and His ways.  Your time is drawing short.  God called you to be a light; you should be leading the way out of darkness.  He called you to be the salt of the earth; you should be the one who makes the difference – the one who brings flavor to any environment.
 
Some trust in yoga, and some trust in mindfulness meditation, and in their vegetarian diets, “…but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”   – Joshua 24:15

​Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
- 2 Chronicles 20:17

Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, was troubled by the report that several nations were coming to do battle against Judah. Therefore; he sought the LORD and proclaimed a fast throughout all of Judah. God heard the cry of His people and answered them.

​Being a child of God does not exempt you from trouble. Actually, it pushes you to the front of the line-of-conflict. Because the “god” of this world hates Jesus and all who stands with Jesus. Don’t be dismayed at those who are against you. This know, “...because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” - 1 John 4:4

God will not allow those who loves Him to be defeated. The bible tells us that when we call upon God, He will answer us and deliver us; that He will be with us in trouble. (See Psalm 91:14-15)

Therefore; believe His word. Praise God before the battle. Thank Him before the war begins. Worship Him first. You will never defeat your enemy until you have first bowed before God.

When God is for you, He is more than the whole word against you. You need not bother yourself with trying to defeat your enemy; God will fight against your enemy for you.

The LORD sent message by the Prophet Jahaziel that they would not have to fight this battle, but to “stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD…” for the LORD was with them. Upon receipt of the Word from the Lord, Jehoshaphat and all of Judah bowed before the Lord and worshipped Him.

On the next day, God gave them the victory. Judah started out singing praises unto God; and instead of their enemy coming up against Judah, they fought against each other and destroyed one another. Your praise will confuse the enemy.

“Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe His prophets, so shall ye prosper.” (v.20)

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.  -Romans 8:37

The start of a new year; as well as the beginning of a new day, brings with it new challenges.  And, each new challenge opens the avenue for new opportunities.

Your challenge is a step towards progress.  Move forward with confidence, knowing that God has equipped you for this moment.   The steps of the righteous are ordered by the LORD.  (Psalm 37:23)

No trial encountered, can defeat you.  You are more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus.  You are destined to win.  God’s thoughts toward you are to prosper you and to do you good all the days of your life.  (Jeremiah 29:11)

Therefore, start each new day with purpose (have a plan) and hope (trust in God) and you will succeed.  Push through your problems into your destiny.
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See every problem as an open door on your pathway to success. 

​Light has no communion with darkness.  The two cannot dwell together.  One will eventually overtake the other.

​God has called us to peace and not chaos; health and not sickness; prosperity and not poverty.  Why then do we live as if God does not exist?  Why do we behave as if God does not see us?

It is written:  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.  Psalm 1:1-3

Walk in the counsel of God.   Meditate on His Word both day and night.  Unless you abide in Him and He abides in you, you can do nothing.   It's your relationship  with God that makes you fruitful.  Your basket will never go empty.   What you produce will  live and and not die.    God's thoughts towards you are good thoughts: thoughts to prosper you and to do you good all the days of your life.

​Move back the darkness.  Believe God's Word.  Stand on His Word.  Walk in God's Word.  

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.  -Isaiah 55:11