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Be Strong and Courageous

Be Strong and Courageous

March 26, 2022 by NCC-Admin-1 in /

We live in uncertain times. Our culture and our lives are moving forward at such a rapid pace that we are often out of breath just trying to keep up. We also live in troubling times. As we witness the unraveling of our culture, the eroding of any semblance of moral values, the destruction of the family, the rise of belligerent atheism, and the growing antagonism against the Followers of Christ, there is an increasing sense of foreboding about what is coming. The Followers of Christ understand that God will not be mocked forever without serious consequences. (Gal. 6:7).

But the Word of God encourages us with these words: “…Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9 KJV). We can be absolutely confident in the fact that no matter what is happening or what is coming our GOD IS WITH US! He will enable us by His Power and His Spirit to not only go through any and all circumstances but also OVERCOME THEM! (Rom. 8: 35-39 & Rev. 12:11).

All that is required of us is to stand upon His Word, obey Him, and follow Him no matter what. That takes courage! But OUR GOD even provides the courage when we need it. So even though we may be facing difficult times, we have nothing to fear! (Isaiah 41:10). For OUR GOD IS WITH US! (Isaiah 8:10).

Rev. James W. Black

Rejoicing In The Lord

Rejoicing In The Lord

March 19, 2022 by NCC-Admin-1 in

ITS TIME TO SUIT UP

“Finally my brethren, be strong on the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
(Eph. 6: 10-11 KJV).

The only way an astronaut can survive in the environment of space is to be properly suited. Without his specially designed spacesuit he would die. Space is a hostile environment to the human body. The human body was not designed to live in space. Therefore, it needs help.

Likewise, the only way a Child of God can survive in the hostile environment of this world is to be properly suited up! This world is foreign to the Redeemed. In reality, we no longer belong here (John 17:16). We are aliens and strangers (1 Pet. 2:11). But until the Lord returns or calls us home, we must live in this environment. Thankfully, the Lord has provided us with everything we need to not only survive but to thrive! He has freely given to us the full armor of God.

Through Christ, we have been made more than conquerors over the darkness (Rom. 8:37). Because we are in Christ and Christ is in us (John 17:22-23), we can stand in the power of His might. Through Christ, who is our armor, we have the strength and power to not only stand against the onslaughts of the adversary but to push back and overcome his strongholds of darkness. Our weapons are “mighty through God” (2 Cor. 10:4).

Because the adversary knows his time is short, he has intensified his assault against the Truth of Christ and those who follow Him! But we have absolutely nothing to fear! All we need to do is simply suit up and take our stand. Do not be intimidated by the darkness! Suit up! Run to the battle! Ultimate victory is assured (Rev. 11:15)!

James W. Black

It’s Time to Suit Up

It’s Time to Suit Up

March 5, 2022 by NCC-Admin-1 in /

“Finally my brethren, be strong on the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Eph. 6: 10-11 KJV).

The only way an astronaut can survive in the environment of space is to be properly suited. Without his specially designed spacesuit, he would die. Space is a hostile environment to the human body. The human body was not designed to live in space. Therefore, it needs help.

Likewise, the only way a Child of God can survive in the hostile environment of this world is to be properly suited up! This world is foreign to the Redeemed. In reality, we no longer belong here (John 17:16). We are aliens and strangers (1 Pet. 2:11). But until the Lord returns or calls us home, we must live in this environment. Thankfully, the Lord has provided us with everything we need to not only survive but to thrive! He has freely given to us the full armor of God.

Through Christ, we have been made more than conquerors over the darkness (Rom. 8:37). Because we are in Christ and Christ is in us (John 17:22-23), we can stand in the power of His might. Through Christ, who is our armor, we have the strength and power to not only stand against the onslaughts of the adversary but to push back and overcome his strongholds of darkness. Our weapons are “mighty through God” (2 Cor. 10:4).

Because the adversary knows his time is short, he has intensified his assault against the Truth of Christ and those who follow Him! But we have absolutely nothing to fear! All we need to do is simply suit up and take our stand. Do not be intimidated by the darkness! Suit up! Run to the battle! Ultimate victory is assured (Rev. 11:15)!

Rev. James W. Black