Date: October 7, 2024

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever, and to the Holy Ghost, who continues to dwell within us, guiding our steps.  This month’s messages delve into Humility: “Being Humble and Teachable.”

Wisdom is the ability to know what is right and then do it. In the book of Proverbs (4:7), Solomon writes, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” The bible tells us that wisdom comes from God and is given by Him (Proverbs 2:6). “For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”

Hence, to make the right choice we need to seek God and the wisdom He gives us. As Christians we know the Holy spirit is the one who gives wisdom (1 Corinthians 12:8) and we are given wisdom not just to help us make good decisions but to know God better, to have a closer walk with Him (Ephesians1:17).

Solomon states that the purpose of writing his book is so that we might gain wisdom and discipline and understanding so we can do the right thing; what is right, just, and fair (Proverbs 1:2-3). Therefore, first we need to examine in growing in wisdom is humility and teachability. Unless we humble ourselves and become teachable God’s wisdom is wasted on us.  In the first eight chapters of Proverbs, Solomon writes to his sons, and tells them repeatedly, “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother (vs. 1:8).” Or “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments (vs. 3:1). Solomon was trying to impart God’s wisdom to his son and to us, but he realizes, just as we do, that it is completely useless if it goes on deaf ears, which is what happens if we fail to put it into practice daily.

 In closing, proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advice, and accepting criticism (correction). Being humble and teachable means, we receive God’s Words of wisdom, and we put it into practice. Otherwise, we are just deceiving ourselves.

Remember in all that we are confronted with daily, “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). 

In His Service,

Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem

General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop

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Date: September 23, 2024

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever, and to the Holy Ghost, who continues to dwell within us, guiding our steps.  This week’s message on Holiness: “Being A Workman Approved By God.” (Second Timothy 2:14-26.)

This passage is about servanthood, but it is also about discipleship and discipline. It is about knowing who you are in Christ and knowing who you are in Christ doing Christ-like things. It is praying this prayer and meaning it: “Let your love melt the coldness of our hearts and crush the stubbornest of our will.” I guarantee that if you pray that prayer and mean it, God will change your life forever. Paul challenges Timothy and us to be more Christ-like.

The problem with most is not finding the truth. It is facing it. The problem is breaking our stubborn will to be more Christ-like. The problem is not that God won’t change our lives. It is giving it to Him and allowing Him to change it. (verse 15) “Do your best to present yourself to God as approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and correctly handles the Word of truth.”

Doing our best is turning our lives over to God—totally. We leave no doors locked to God because we cannot earn salvation. You cannot work your way to favor with God. 

Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God not by works so that no one can boast.” Faith in Jesus Christ. What Christ did you didn’t come to Christ. Christ went to you, found you, tugged on your hardened heart, and you responded, accepting God’s gift. It is a gift from God. Amen. That is not the end of the story; That is the beginning of the story. Christ doesn’t just want to save you; He wants to use you. He wants you to be able to live a life that is profoundly different from most lives you live around. He wants you to be a part of sharing that experience with all that you encounter. Christ came into this world to save sinners. And we are one of them. The Bible says, “Christ might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe in Him and receive eternal life” (1 Timothy 1:16).  When we know Christ as Lord and Savior, we should transform. Amen.

Remember, “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26b).

In His Service,

Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem

General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop

Date: September 2, 2024

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, power, and dominion forever and ever, and to the Holy Ghost, who continues to dwell within us, guiding our steps. This week, we will discuss a crucial topic: “Ways to Foster a Holy Life.”

From a human perspective, living a holy life seems impossible. Only the Holy Spirit can transform us spiritually and produce holiness. Remember the following guidelines for nurturing holiness in your life:

In conclusion, we should strive for a life of holiness every day. The Bible says, “If you love Christ, you will obey His commandments” – John 14:15. Although holiness comes from Christ, it also requires our obedience because sin causes separation from Christ. “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you, that He will not hear”– Isaiah 59:2. “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” – Hebrews 12:14. My brothers and sisters, “It is possible to live a holy life by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Because “…with God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).

In His Service,