The Flying Truth

"And he climbs on up the hill; On the rock on which he stands; He looks back at the crowd; And he looks down at his hands and he says; I am a difference maker." NEEDTOBREATHE - "Difference Maker" (Pre-Chorus) This is a "science fiction" short story based on my life. A story and mission of a difference maker. Yeah, isn't it amazing how a man can find himself alone? Call into the darkness for an answer that's he ever known; Yeah, isn't it amazing how a God can take a broken man; Yeah let him find a fortune, let him ruin it with his own two hands ? Leaves dance on the trees, fog rises from the distance mountains as the rain cooled the hot summer ground, the porch swing creaks. The wind whispers secrets in my ears. There are over seven billion people in the world and there is not one to be found, it is just my thoughts and me. I can do this all on my own, I do not need anyone. The more people there are the more problems there are f

"For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth." Acts 13:47 Paul quoted this from Isaiah 49:6 where the prophet Isaiah talks about being a servant of the LORD. Together with Genesis 12:1-3 ("the LORD had said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great , and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.'" ) and Exodus 19:5-6 ("'Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then our of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites." ) t

Head banging Knees shaking Teeth Chattering 6 hours in Body dripping Sweat staining sheets Body imprinting mattress 1 more added I stole the music cursing through the lines Made the first two turn their backs with seductive juices Bound them with unbreakable chains 6 minutes to reap They keep talking to Him They keep crying to Him Sending you their praises to Him He is breaking every chain 1 more added How is it possible it is rattling my brain How am I taking all these losses This is my domain 6 seconds left His foot on my throat Chest seizing I cannot breathe His Light so bright trying to shake him off with all my might The crowd is growing bigger and bigger 1 more added Woke up and my nightmares became reality "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them" Matthew 18:20 "Devil's worst nightmare, us." Social Club Misfits - Nightmare Lord, thank you for all you do. Guide us to

"Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way." 1 Corinthians 12:31 If you have not already ready you should go ready a previous devotional that ties into this one ( 1ne - 6/21/2018 ). God has blessed us all with gifts, and no gift is greater than the other. We were all put on this earth for a purpose and for a reason. Do not hang your head if someone has something you do not have, they are probably praying to have something that you have that they do not have. "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belong to your neighbor." Exodus 20:17 We are beyond blessed with anything that God gives us. We have to be thankful at all times "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 We have to seek his

"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said rivers of living water will flow from within them." John 7:38 Cont. Revelation 7:17 says, "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ' he will lead them to springs of living water .' 'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'" Jesus is the sacrificial lamb, he died on the cross for our sins in order for us to live a life for him and full of him. He died in order for us to have an eternal life in heaven and not an eternal life destined for death and fire. He is also our Shepherd (yes, he is both the Lamb and the Shepherd). He will lead us to the spring of living water. He is the way, the only way to God. He will make our path straight, and that path leads straight to him and heaven. He will leave the 99 in order for us to be found ( Matthew 18:12 ). Isaiah 12:3 says, "with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation ."

"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said rivers of living water will flow from within them." John 7:38 We deal with chaotic waters every day (people, evil, and temptations). There is one thing that is able to defeat all. There is only one that can calm the sea and the tame the raging waters; he is God. He is the living water, the water we consume and will never go thirsty. I warn you now, but this is going to be a very scripture based devotional. Isaiah 2:1-4 says, "This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last day the mountain of the Lord's temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many people will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.' The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusal

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters." Genesis 1:1-2 One thing about the Bible is that there is so much imagery, symbolism, metaphors, and other literary elements throughout the many chapters and books. The Bible is a poetic love letter written to us from God. If what I am going to write for this two parter works out this is going to be really cool. I am going to attempt to blow some minds, convict some hearts, and just have some fun with it. This was inspired and completed with the help of The Bible Project, they released a podcast that talked about metaphors and the chaotic waters ( https://thebibleproject.com/podcast/series-h2r-p21-metaphor-e3-chaotic-waters/ ). A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Metaphors a

  "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 I just got back to the great state of New Yawk as I spent the last four days in Cincinnati for a church conference for campus students. So I basically spent the last four days with over 2,000 students my age from literally all around the world (Hong Kong, South Korea, Germany, England, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and every state from West to East and North to South) learning and worshipping God. It took me awhile sitting here to think of a verse that can go with this weekend. I went with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 , because of the people I met, the friendships that I built and the ones that I strengthened. Words and this devotional will not in any way shape or form do this weekend justice, but I can try my best. I am going to be posting my no

 "In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must heal the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 The Giver by Lois Lowry is a great book, I definitely recommend it plus it is very short; the move was ight. The idea of the book is that is it set in a futuristic dystopia and to get rid of the pain and strife they converted to "sameness". They take away everything, everybody living there is basically living like a robot. There is one person that holds onto all the memories of everything (past conflicts, struggles, the good times, etc.), emotional and physical feelings, physical attributes (like color), and more like that. There is a little boy, Jonah, who was chosen to be the next "Receiver" since the current one is getting old. Throughout the book, the old Reciever, “The Giver”, would give these feelings, memories, and attributes to Jonah. He was giving Jonah a

"Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us." 1 John 4:11-12 Everyday is an example of how much God loves us. We get to wake up every morning; no matter where you live, what you see when you look outside your window, how much the total income of your house is, you are blessed beyond belief. We experience the miracle of life daily with us and other living creatures living beside us (trees, birds, creatures, bugs, grass - the beautiful things of how everything works). We get a daily reminder through life life that Jesus died for us, he was the ultimate sacrifice. He died in order for us to live in his life and his presence. Before we were destined for eternal death but we serve the sacrificial lamb that has died in order to forgive our sins. This not only shows love, but vulnerability. There is no such love that matches up to this. We have to

"My son, if sinful me entice you, do not give in to them." Proverbs 1:10 This devotional is just like nay other devotional that I write out, it is a reminder and help for everyone, but also a reminder and help for me as well. We live in a dark world where the devil has a hold on many people and the way they act and think. I would be lying if I said that if I do not fall for his temptations and get tripped up by the stick he throws in front of me. We all do and we all will. We are not perfect and never will be. It is all about the way you get up, we have to repent and set our eyes on God. He will guide us, as long as we focus on his path and the way to him. We have to try our best not to trip and fall, we have to protect our heart and mind (check out Gateway from 5/25/2018). On a daily basis we are tempted, not a "perfect" day goes by. We are living in the world, we are living in the domain of the devil and are living in darkness. It is like walking in mud and