BE READY! Matthew 22:14 (NKJV) 14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” The impact of this parable needs to be pondered sincerely. We are all called to the ministry of reconciliation 2 Cor 5:18, but few of us CHOSE to engage in to it. Like those who were originally invited made "lite" this responsibility. But those who took the invitation seriously, are those who came to the wedding with preparedness! They wore the proper garment, but then there were those (like the Pharisees), who dressed the part. Pretending to play the part of the chosen, yet God was far from their hearts. Back in the day when you were invited to the dance or party, you didn't show up in sweat pants and sneakers or worse, in your PJ's. No, you got out those platform dancing shoes polished to the nines, put on those pressed out bell bottom slacks, and your best cashmere shirt, your best fake Gold chain. You were ready, honored to be invited and you had a good time. It's the same in the Spirit realm. Be honored that you've been invited to the table, enjoy yourself as you make a difference in someone else's life! Be ready! Life is Good in Christ, Pastor Steven (fb)

CRANK IT UP Pastor Steven Pereira Mat 20:29 — Mat 20:33 29 As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind. 30 Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 “Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them. But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 32 When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33 “Lord,” they said, “we want to see!” This scripture is not just a nice story about Jesus healing two blind guys, but it also speaks of the bold intensity we need to have as believers. At this point in history Jesus was the talk of the Town. The faith of the people had been stirred up. The blind men knew opportunity was coming their way because they “heard.” Heard defined means: to perceive sound; to listen with attention; to be informed of; to take testimony from and make a legal decision. This alone constitutes a huge lesson plan about hearing. These guys heard. What did they hear? They heard about a righteous teacher, they heard about the healing of a Gentile woman’s daughter who was demon possessed who received healing! They heard about His visit to the land of Gennesaret where He performed a massive healing service where He healed all those who touched Him! They heard about the one who walks on water! Yes, He walked on water! Or how about the demon possessed man? He was blind and speechless, Jesus healed the man “so that he could both speak and see! (Matthew 12:22). Is your faith getting stirred up yet? Are you making a decision in your heart that you have a “legal decision” to make regarding your situation? These two guys (sounds like a burger joint LOL) did. They listened with attention the talk about Jesus, they got informed about Jesus, and they made a legal decision about Jesus that got them shouting! How many times has opportunity come your way and you didn't act on it? Don't ever let a God opportunity pass you by! Don't think that God is not interested in helping you! Forget the doubters in your life, they are represented by the crowd. The world and Satan are going to tell you to shut up. They tell you why it can't be done. Back in those days it was believers that people born blind or who went blind was because of some kind of sin in their lives. Even today some people believe that, what shallow thinking! This type of stinking thinking is an insult to Jesus. Why would God or Jesus our healer put sickness on anyone. There is no scripture to support that kind of thinking! Our two guys made a legal decision based on what they heard! See that’s how faith operates. We hear then, we push through the sea of doubt no matter where and who the criticism comes from! The crowd told them to shut up, but instead they turned up the heat of boldness by faith! We are living in a day an age where many voices are telling the believer to shut up! There is opportunity coming your way friends. Forget the criticism, it's time to crank up the volume. Back in the day, in the Bronx we hung out and I had this big ghetto boom box. When my friends songs came on, my friends would say crank it up! Right now, I sense the Spirit saying "it's time for the body of Christ to crank up its voice, no more do we allow the voice of the world and doubt to silence us. Speak up church you have the message the world needs, you have the legal right to access all that God has for you. Don’t let the world dictate your life, put them in their place!" Have a blessed day and Crank it up people! Pastor Steven (fb)