MIND OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.
PASTOR THOMAS E. OGLESBY
P.O. BOX 85
NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY 07110
E-mail:mindofchrist@verizon.net
Phone: 973-818-2750
January 2020
“God’s Abundance In 2020”
Dear Believer (s):
Praise God and we give Him all the glory for bringing us into the New Year.
Let’s pray together: “Dear God we thank You for allowing us to enter into a New Day and time with You. You have given us more opportunities to love and serve You. In this New Year, Lord, help us to put You first in our lives. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, “That as we seek you and your righteousness first in our lives, all we have need of will be added to us.” Lord, quicken us to keep our faith alive so that we continue to trust and believe in You. Let us not be burdened down by the cares of the world or be distracted from walking and living in the Spirit. Thank You for Your love, peace, joy, and power. We give You praise from the depths of our hearts. We honor You Lord, and we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen!”
God has been truly faithful to me, my family, and to the ministry. God has greatly blessed me with a ministry family of love. I thank God for the compassion, love, support and prayers of Believers who stand with me.
We have entered the New Year 2020. When I was growing up and was much younger, I never even thought of the year 2020. It seemed so unbelievable to think that far ahead. But I am here, and so are you. God ordained for us to be here at this time. Let’s raise our hands and say, “Thank You Jesus.” It is a very exciting time to be a Child of God. It is wonderful being a born-again Christian. I am talking about being born by the Spirit of God. Oh yes, we do face troubles, afflictions, and trials but we have a God who delivers us.
We live in the world but as Christians we do not live by the lies, and deception of satan. We do not live by the standards of the world. The devil is the god of world systems of the habitable earth. These world systems (religion, business, society, family relationships, and politics) should not control or take authority over us as Christians. We live and are governed by the Almighty Power of God. He loves, saves, protects, provides, forgives, heals, directs, reveals real truth to us, and He is Our Spiritual Loving Father.
I am beginning to get excited. I believe you can be spiritually excited too, when we think and know about the true goodness of God. Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection means we can become a part of the family of God. We have been forgiven of our sins. We can have eternal life. By the stripes that Jesus received on the cross it entitles us to healing.
John 10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” This scripture should surely have you rejoicing. Sure there is a devil and we know what he comes to do. But Jesus has given us power and authority over his works. Read the following scriptures. 1John 4:4 Luke 10:19; Isaiah 54:17; 1John 3:8.
Let’s look at what Isaiah 41:10-13 says, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Now let’s look at Isaiah 43:1-2. “But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
Let’s look at what was one of my mother’s favorite scriptures. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3)
I am very joyful in writing to you today. I hope you don’t mind I am just having church by myself and you can join with me if you like.
Let’s continue with the message. What is the need in your life today? What is the need in the life of the person you care for? What are you asking God to do for you in this New Year?
Are you or someone you love in need of physical healing? Has there been a relationship that has been broken and in need of repair? Are you or someone you know being tormented by drug addiction or alcohol and in need of deliverance? The problem might be a job loss or financial difficulty or you need your business to prosper. There may be a loved one incarcerated.
The problem may not be material or physical but your heart’s desire is to have a closer relationship with God. This is really wonderful because God wants us to increase in every aspect of our lives. God wants you and me to be victorious and successful in our lives. (Joshua 1:8.)
It is God’s desire for us to prosper and be in health in every area of our lives, spirit, soul, and body. (3John 2)
What is the key to receiving God’s best in your life? How do we receive God’s best that He has for us? I believe that we should do the following three things.
Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Put God first in our lives).
1Samuel 15:22-23 says, “ And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as
iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.” (God wants obedience from His children and He blesses them for it.)
Luke 6:38 says, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” (According to scripture you have a Bible-right to expect multiplied blessing in return when you sow unto God, in faith.)
In 2020, each day let us diligently seek God’s Word and His Will for our lives, in faith. Let us trust and believe God’s Promises to become real and to receive them.
Let us pray: “Lord Jesus, in this New Year give us a greater desire to serve you. Let your love shine in us and be seen by others so that they will be drawn to You. Help us to love others and forgive them as you have forgiven us. Let our minds be joyful as we meditate in Your Word. Lord, empower us to be yielded vessels going forth spreading Your Word. We thank You in advance for good health, prosperity, joy, peace, and Your Love throughout the New Year. During this New Year in our times of trouble, let us never forget that You will deliver us. We pray a hedge of protection over ourselves and loved ones. We thank You Jesus and We pray in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen!”
I am thanking you in advance for your prayers and needed financial support in order to continue spreading the Gospel. Thank you, and thank you again.
I thank God for all of you. Don’t forget let’s pray for each other daily. Let me remind you that I will be in Special Prayer on New Year’s Day. Please send your prayer requests to me. I want to pray for you to have victory in your life. You can call, text, e-mail or write with your prayer request. You can e-mail your prayer request by going online to our website. Our website address is. www.mindofchristministries.net.
We will have a New Year of Abundance when we put God first in our lives, be obedient to Him and give to the work of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We Will Have a Year of Abundance,
Happy New Year,
Thomas Oglesby
Pastor Thomas Oglesby
