Sermons by Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield
"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO ‘FIT’ INTO THIS WORLD!”
"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO ‘FIT’ INTO THIS WORLD!”
"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO ‘FIT’ INTO THIS WORLD!”
Philippians 3:20 (AMP)
“But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;”
We might think or act sometimes like heaven is second place prize to this life, that this life is it. Now we may not say this, but we can act as if this is the case when we care more about getting things than we do about giving or we spend more time worrying about how to make money than we do preaching about Christ or loving others as Christ loved us. We can focus on what others have or don’t have compared to us and forget about God’s love, Christ’s sacrifice, and the Heavenly dwelling we are promised.
This world has pain and suffering to offer us. Sin has affected this world and we have all kinds of pain and suffering, but we can have joy in our sufferings and sorrows as we keep our eyes on Christ and remember that our suffering will not for long, for we will not be here in this world forever we have a Heavenly hope in Christ Jesus.
We truly do not belong to this world. So, we are invading upon the devil’s territory in a sense, but he must know that Our Great God created this world! We can take pleasure in the beauty of the landscape; enjoying the handiwork of our LORD, but to have our eyes fixed upon earthly things will cause us trouble in our walk of Faith.
There will be no pain or suffering in Heaven. No sickness or sin or evil in Heaven! No more tears! Hallelujah! In Heaven, our hopes, dreams, and lives will not be crushed or destroyed by sin and the devil, but goodness and life are waiting there for whosoever receives Jesus as their LORD!
I don’t know about you, but I am looking to Jesus for my joy and for anything that I need, for He is my desire, and my heart pants after Him, not any worldly goods. Because He provides all I need. Yes, there are things in this world that I need and that are a desire of my heart, but they do not supersede my desires for Christ and His Love and Mercy.
Ladies, this world holds nothing for us that Heaven cannot provide!
Blessings,
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield
"A ROOT OF BITTERNESS!"
"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO ‘FIT’ INTO THIS WORLD!”
"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO ‘FIT’ INTO THIS WORLD!”
Hebrews 12:15
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many are defiled;”
Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else’s crime.
Jesus puts it like this: If you don’t forgive others their trespasses, neither will my Heavenly Father forgive you your trespasses. [Matthew 6:15]
One of the hardest life lessons is knowing which bridge to cross and which bridge to burn! But guess what?
You CAN overcome this…
John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Bitterness and Unforgiveness have NO PLACE in the Church Body!! If you are harboring any of these, then you need to check yourself, before you wreck yourself AND OTHERS!!
…..…..…. IT ……….…
………..… IS ……….…
.…….… YOUR ……..…
….….. CHOICE!! .......…
To Forgive or NOT Forgive, that is the question that God asks of you today!
Forgiveness DOES NOT CHANGE THE PAST, but it enlarges your Future!
Psalm 9:15-16 (AMP)
“The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made; in the net which they hid is THEIR OWN FOOT CAUGHT. The LORD has made Himself known; He executes judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands.”
The thing that you are holding on to so tightly is the trap that will bring you and others down to ruination. Once that trap springs forth, many will be defiled; many, including some or most, of those closest to you.
So get rid of the “STINKING THINKING!!” Use the Word of God as a weed killer. And I know just the remedy to help you out. Whenever I need to change my attitude or my thinking, I repeat Philippians 4:8 over in my heart and mind!
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
God Bless You As You Use The INSecticIDE Method Of Meditating On Good (Godly) Things!!
Blessings,
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
"I AM KEPT WOMAN!”
"I HAVE NO DESIRE TO ‘FIT’ INTO THIS WORLD!”
"PEACE AMID PANDEMIC FEAR!"
Jude vs 1:
“I Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, [writes this letter], ‘To those who are the called (God’s chosen ones, the elect), dearly loved by God the Father, and KEPT [secure and set apart] for Jesus Christ:’”
Are you a 'Kept' Woman? I would be a hopeless woman … BUT GOD!!!
What is kept? You are kept. You are kept secure and set apart for Christ Jesus. How much of you? Your whole being. Does God keep one part of you and not another? No!
Some people have an idea that this is a sort of vague, general keeping, and that God will keep them in such a way that when they die, they will get to heaven. But they do not apply that word kept to everything in their being and nature. They do not apply it to their NOW! While they walk this earth and go about His business.
Even if you are not in the Ministry, but you hold a secular job, you can still be a Minister for Jesus! For that is what God wants.
You see, He makes me feel so secure in His arms.
Song of Solomon 2:6
”His left hand is under my head, and His right hand doth embrace me.”
A few times, I thought I would lose my mind, BUT GOD my mind sane. (Isa. 26:3)
There were times when I thought I could go on no longer, BUT GOD “kept” me moving. (Gen. 28:15)
At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, BUT GOD “kept” my mouth shut. (Psalm 141:3-4)
Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough, BUT GOD has “kept” the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc.., (Matt. 6:25-34)
There are times when I thought I would fall, BUT GOD “kept” me up. (Jude 24)
A few times, I thought I was weak, BUT GOD ”kept“ me strong! (Isaiah 40:29)
I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me! Let GOD “kept” you!
I'm BLESSED to be a ”KEPT” woman. I'm KEPT by the Love and Grace of God! Are you a 'kept' woman? I am and I Praise God for it! Hope you can share this with other “KEPT” women! Or women who need to be ”KEPT!”
God Bless You as You are a “KEPT” Woman!!
Blessings!!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
"PEACE AMID PANDEMIC FEAR!"
"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST!"
"PEACE AMID PANDEMIC FEAR!"
Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
This nation faced a pandemic when we were hit with COVID-19 In 2019. it is important to remember that Jesus paid for the cure of this virus on Calvary. How did or how do we respond to the fear of getting sick with coronavirus or any disease? It was a great time to be Christ’s ambassadors, for there are many people who need to hear the hope that is within us as Christ’s representatives.
The most important thing we did in ministry was to offer encouragement to people who are/were bombarded with fear during uncertain times, praying for and with them. We must understand that they experienced a real fear.
But we also know that FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real! At the same time, we realized that there are precautions that we had to take in reaching out to those who had been around or may have had symptoms of that virus.
We must have Faith, yet it’s vital to empathize with those who are in bondage of this fear and help them to understand that even though they may be experiencing this real fear, we must know that God has NOT given us a spirit of fear, but of Power, Love and a Sound Mind!
There were real reasons to be afraid of COVID-19 – because there were financial losses, important meetings that were cancelled; such as Church Services and School Classrooms, as well as difficulty accessing food. That is why Faith played an important role in facing that pandemic. Perhaps the most helpful examples of authentic Faith that validates real emotions and puts confidence in the nearness and goodness of God in all things are the Psalms.
With a tender heart and insecure feelings, the Psalmist pleads to the LORD, “Keep me safe, my God, for in You I take refuge” (Psalm 16:1).
Jesus tells us to not fear. In Matthew 14:27, He tells us to ”Fear not” and in Philippians 4:6-7, Paul tells us, “Do not be anxious”.
The coronavirus pandemic was our time to shine with compassion and in the wisdom of Christ. The point the LORD made and is making is, “When you feel afraid or anxious or real fear, pray honestly about your experience, ask for what you need to do, Love one another with a listening and compassionate heart, and take courage in Christ.”
May you have Faith in God and Trust Him for your answers to your fears!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
"NEED? OR SEED?"
"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST!"
"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST!"
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
"But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
The above Scripture tells us that when we give, we should have a "purpose" in our giving. Not to be selfish, but to gladly give where it will bring God the most Glory and benefit those who have a need. When we give, give bountifully!
The Word tells us that God will press it down, shake it together until it overflows! It will be a good measure! [Luke 6:38] Sometimes people will give merely to satisfy the urgency of those who ask for their charity, and what they give is in a manner squeezed or forced from them, and this unwillingness spoils all they do. So when you give, do it Cheerfully!
Are you a Woman with a need, or a Woman with a Seed? If you are in need, the only way to get out of that need is to plant a seed! This giving is NOT talking about tithing, tithing is GOD'S! Give it FIRST! This giving is with the money that is in your control AFTER tithing! There are other ways of giving, give of yourself! Give Love, give comfort, give a hug or a shoulder to lean on or an ear for just listening to the one who needs it. Don't become a gossiper, but just be a Worshipper who is relaying a message from God to those who are hurting! Be known as a Giver Liver!
Ladies, it is vital that we not only do what is required, but do it as is commanded. With Joy and Trust in our Heavenly Father who gives to us wisdom to know that we are Blessed when we give without expecting anything in return, when we give without restraint. Then God will not hold back Blessings to us when He sees that we please Him in our giving. Prayer gives you clarity, and knowing what He says to give will have you giving generously and cheerfully!
Remember that your seed is not your tithe, for the tithe belongs to God and you have no right spending it. Just surrender it to God that His hands will not be bound to Bless you.
God Bless!
~ Dr. Rachinda ~
"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST!"
"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST!"
"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST!"
1 Corinthians 2:16 (AMP)
“For who has known the mind and purposes of the LORD, so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ [to be guided by His thoughts and purposes].”
Be Christ-minded, not SELF-minded!
The battle for control of our lives takes place in our minds! There are two opposing mindsets.
These two mindsets affect ALL OF LIFE!
— How we view life – Do you view your life as wasted or stalwart?
— What we value – Do you value what life can give you or what you can contribute to life?
— What motivates us – Does material wealth motivate you, or does the Spirit of God motivate you?
— How we behave – Do you act like a person who has a renewed mind or an old flesh mind?
— How we esteem others – Do you respect others, treating them how Christ would, or do you ignore those that are not in your circle.
A Mindset like that of Christ sees life from God’s point of view and seeks to live in a way that pleases Him. Our flesh is an enemy of God – it will not submit itself to God’s law, unless WE take control over our minds and surrender it completely over to Christ for a “renewed” mind.
Jesus set aside the privileges of Deity, taking on humanity! It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, He lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that — a crucifixion. But the key thing to remember is that He was obedient! "”Let This Like Mind Be In You”! (Read Philippians 2:5 - NKJV)
Being obedient to Christ IN you is to live a selfless life! The fastest way to get your needs met, is through helping someone else meet their need. Love one another with God’s Love and the windows of Heaven will open up for YOU. (Malachi 3:10)
So, start looking for that person you can be a Blessing to and watch yours show up! Praying for others in your time of need or brokenness can bring healing and help to you!
God Bless You as You are Obedient to Christ IN You!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
“WE ARE GOD’S HANDIWORK!"
"DO NOT SUGAR COAT THE GOSPEL!”
"DO NOT SUGAR COAT THE GOSPEL!”
Ephesians 2:10 (AMP)
“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].”
Life is God’s gift from start to finish! For He has given us a Blessed choice, meaning that He doesn't treat us like robots, but allows us to make the decision to receive His greatest gift of life, and that is Life in Christ, redemption by His blood.
It is who you yield yourself to that your life will either make you God’s masterpiece or will make you be under an evil master. What you need to remember is that Christ paid to redeem your life from destruction, so He wants to be your Master.
We don’t play the major role, but we submit to be fully succumbed to His leading and purpose in our life. You see, we don’t play the major role, because we’d probably go around bragging that we’d done the whole thing! No Ladies! We neither make nor save ourselves.
God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join Him in the work He does, the good work He has gotten ready for us to do, work we should be doing.
God, in His creation of us, designed and prepared us for good works, with a design that we should be fruitful in them. Wherever God by His Grace implants good principles, they are intended to be for good works. God has ordained good works for us before we were even born. He has decreed it and appointed us to be a Blessed people. God has prepared us with the knowledge of His will, and with the assistance of His Holy Spirit; and by producing a change in us, we will be a shining example of His handiwork.
Therefore, we should walk in the Spirit, to glorify God by an exemplary conversation (lifestyle) and by our determination to walk in Holiness. HE is the creator of the whole universe! the creator of this world! and the creator of YOU! YOU were made in His image and for His purpose by His design!
I Pray that You Fulfil Your Destiny in Christ!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
"DO NOT SUGAR COAT THE GOSPEL!”
"DO NOT SUGAR COAT THE GOSPEL!”
"DO NOT SUGAR COAT THE GOSPEL!”
2 Timothy 4:3-4
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
A Sugar Coated Gospel is Dangerous to Your Soul!
Once the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been sugar coated it makes it null and void. It becomes of no benefit to God’s people. It is the true Living Gospel that brings life and life more abundantly, but it is the thief that comes to steal, kill, and destroy the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
If we just want to have our ears tickled, or we have to be told how great and awesome we are, then we are in danger of offending God. The true Gospel will lift up the Name of Jesus, not ourselves.
Jesus told us that offenses will come as a Believer and follower of Him. Offenses will come and we will be persecuted for the Gospels sake. When persecution comes, the Bible says we are to rejoice!
Christ did not preach a sugar coated message. He declared that devil is the father of those who do not believe in His Word and follow the desires of devil and sin. Christ never sugar coated the truth. Sinners need to repent, turn from their sinful ways and then they will be adopted by God and loved as His Sons and Daughters. Otherwise their father is the devil. So, depart from sugar coated gospel that preaches a false unconditional Love that denies His righteous requirement of entering through the narrow gate.
Each of us may not be called to be an Evangelist, Pastor, Prophet, Apostle or Teacher, but we are all called to share the Gospel to the world that is lost. In fact, you may be their Divine appointment for the day. That divine appointment may be so important that it is the last opportunity they may have hear how much Jesus loves them. Don't you want to be the one who presents the Gospel that brings Life to them?
Go for the full Gospel of Jesus Christ as a Believer; be a Revivalist!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
"I AM A STRONG WOMAN OF GOD!"
"DO NOT SUGAR COAT THE GOSPEL!”
"I AM A STRONG WOMAN OF GOD!"
Proverbs 31:10
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
It is important to have a fit body, yes, but more importantly our spirits must reveal the goodness of God. Our hearts must exhibit the Truth of God’s Word. Being feminine is a privilege to me. I Love being a woman who Loves God, and Loves my Family life.
Yes, I do wish I were more in shape, but for some of us it is very difficult. It does not diminish my self-worth; it just makes me want to try to be more beautiful on the inside so people would know how precious God is. I do this through the Scriptures, which is God’s spoken words to us, and His promises are yes and Amen!
The Bible is an incredible book of history and facts that proves that there is a God that created all things. Most important of all, the Bible is the Word of God. It reveals the mind of God and His will for each one of our lives. That is why the Bible was given to us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
The Word of God is infallible. There is no error in God's Word. The law of the LORD is perfect concerning our soul. The testimony of the LORD is not only infallible (incapable of failing), it is inerrant (incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; it cannot lie). Psalm 19:7 says, “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”
The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy. The directions of God are plain and easy to follow. The decisions of God are accurate down to the nth degree.
The Bible does not need any new chapters or verses. It is all given to us already. Many cults add their own books or commentaries to the Bible. All you need is God's Word because it is the Holy Word of God. It is complete!
Study to Show Yourself Strong!
~ Dr. RachindaMSutterfield ~
"BUT GOD!"
"DOES YOUR HEART BURN FOR JESUS?"
"I AM A STRONG WOMAN OF GOD!"
Ephesians 2:4-5
“BUT GOD, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Once we were dead to any real Love for God, buried under the blindness of our sins, but now we’re out from under that tyranny. Does that mean we can live any old way we want? Since we’re free in the freedom of God, can we do anything that comes to mind? Hardly. You know well enough from your own experience that there are some acts of so-called freedom that destroys your freedom.
Offer yourselves to sin, for instance, and it’s your last free act. But offer yourselves to the ways of God and the freedom never quits. All your lives you’ve let sin tell you what to do. But now you’ve started listening to a new master, one whose commands set you free to live openly in His freedom! (Romans 3:24-25).
BUT GOD… Thank You LORD for seeing me past my sins and seeing me in the future!! Christ died to set us FREE from the ugly grip of sin and satan and was raised from the dead to give us the power of Christ! Once we lived enslaved to the passions of our flesh, being driven, and tossed between the impulsive waves of our flesh and mind.
BUT GOD… So Thankful for the renewed mind that is in Christ Jesus! His Word gives me knowledge and wisdom on how to cast away thoughts that would keep me in bondage (2 Corinthians 10:5)! Once we were in a quagmire of our hate and sinful living and lost in our own past and fear of the future, forgetting that NOW is the time to give all to Christ to be set free from any kind of hate or sinful living!
BUT GOD… Our Heavenly Father is rich in mercy, showing His incomprehensible “LOVE for us in that while we were yet sinners” (Romans 5:8), Christ died in our place! He gives us POWER over the enemy that wants to keep us bound.
Ladies, if you think that your sin is not that big of a deal… “lots of people do it” … know that it is NOT acceptable before God (Luke 16:15). Be conscience that God knows your heart. Is how you are living pleasing to Him?
God Bless You As You Realize “BUT GOD” In Your Life!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
“DON’T BE SNARED BY YOUR WORDS!”
"DOES YOUR HEART BURN FOR JESUS?"
"DOES YOUR HEART BURN FOR JESUS?"
Proverbs 6:2 (AMP)
“You are snared with the words of your lips, you are caught by the speech of your mouth.”
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
~ Do Not be Snared by Your Words ~
You may be in difficult times right now, but don't use your words to describe your situation! Use your words to CHANGE your situation! You give life to your Faith by what you say. All through the day we should declare, "I have the favor of God, I am BLESSED, I am a Strong Lady of God and I can do all things through Christ."
When you speak it out you're giving Life to your Faith! Do yourself a favor and pay attention to what you speak when difficulties come your way. Or even the things you post on Facebook! Some people post negativity all the time. Imagine if you posted how STRONG you will be after going through the storm that you are facing! Could you do that? Speak Faith into your reality, which is that Christ has given us the Victory!
1 John 5:4 (AMP)
“For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].”
John 6:63 (NKJV)
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”
Ladies, when you feel discouraged and articulate those feelings with your words, you are giving life to that negative situation to continue in making you feel defeated. Do NOT speak defeat but hold onto the One who created you to be Victorious [even in the midst of the storm], and speak Faith! Words kill or they give life; they are either poison you or cause you to bear fruit … it’s your choice. Blessings!
God Bless You As You Speak Faith & NOT Defeat!
~ Dr.. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
"DOES YOUR HEART BURN FOR JESUS?"
"DOES YOUR HEART BURN FOR JESUS?"
"DOES YOUR HEART BURN FOR JESUS?"
Luke 24:32 (NKJV)
“And they said to one another, ‘Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us’?”
Read Luke 24:13-35 and you will read about the two disciples who were traveling along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. As they walked, Jesus drew near and went with them ”but their eyes were holden [restrained] that they should know Him. After their eyes were opened and they knew Him,” Jesus vanished, ?“And they said one to another, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us, while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened to us thee Scriptures?”
Note:
The disciples were on the road together with Jesus — Jesus is the Way.
He taught the validity of the scriptures to them as they talked together — Jesus is the Truth.
As they walked the Word opened their eyes, and their hearts burned within — Jesus is the Life.
Does your heart burn within you as you walk in His presence?
Do you have a burning heart which desires to see Him and know Him in a deeper and more intimate way — at home, at work, at the office, at the marketplace, at school, in your neighborhood, and in your fellowship with your brothers and sisters?
Is your heart filled with a passion to follow Jesus wherever you are and wherever He leads you?
Are you so filled with the Holy Spirit and fire that you desire to know Jesus in every situation and then tell others why you can “handle” everyday situations with a calm assurance?
Ladies, we can experience Christ the way the two men on the road to Emmaus did, they didn’t just walk and talk with Jesus, but they “experienced” the Resurrected LORD!
Let your hearts BURN for Him! Awaken the Godly desires within!
God Bless You As You Allow Godly Desires To Awaken In You! Blessings!
~ Dr. Rachinda Sutterfield ~
More Sermons by Dr Rachinda Sutterfield
If You Could See God In All His Glory!
If You Could See God In All His Glory!
If You Could See God In All His Glory!
If you could see God in ALL of His FULL Glory, you would immediately humble yourself and fall on your face before Him!
Only to have Him lift you up so that you could see Him face to face and see His Loving eyes, and you would quickly open your arms WIDE and receive His LOVE!
To see God fully, we must focus on the concept of experiencing God's majesty and perfection, drawing from an encounter with God's glory, emphasizing that while we can't fully comprehend God's full glory in this life, we can glimpse it through Jesus Christ, His Son, and through creation that He spoke into existence.
When we live a life dedicated to Him; highlighting the transformative power of seeing God's glory and the resulting awe and reverence, it should inspire in every believer the existence of God and His glory.
Moses' encounter on Mount Sinai where he asked to see God's glory, emphasized that while we can't fully comprehend God's full glory in this life, but we can glimpse it through the life of Jesus Christ. God told Moses that he could not look upon His face, but that Moses could glimpse His hinder part, Moses was forever changed.
How about you? Do you want to see God in all His glory, or at least glimpse the backside of God?
I remember a time when the Holy Ghost fire was ablaze in a church service that I was in, when I just fell to my knees and I COULD NOT look up, and God spoke to me and said that I could not look upon His face and for me to just bow in worship to Him. The fire ran up and down my spine and I couldn’t look up even if I tried! God is SO real!
Jesus is the perfect reflection of God's glory, and by knowing Jesus, we can experience a glimpse of the divine. Experiencing God's glory can change our lives, leading to greater Faith, humility, and a deeper relationship with God.
God Bless You As You Long To See Him In ALL His Glory!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~
What Faith Does!
If You Could See God In All His Glory!
If You Could See God In All His Glory!
Faith causes us to act on what we haven't experienced yet, to believe promises in the Bible that haven't been fulfilled yet, and to trust God when our situations haven't changed yet.
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.
The Bible offers us an exact definition of what Faith is. It is found in Hebrews 11:1 – “Now FAITH ISthe substance of things hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things not seen.”
What does Jesus say about Faith?
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.”
What Does Faith Do? We are going to look at three ways how Faith works for us!
1) Faith gets you out of the devil's backyard (the slaughter house) and puts you into Gods front yard, where the Glory is. Hebrews 11:6
“And without Faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."
2) Faith will challenge your adversities before and during the attacks that come from being in the front yard. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
3) Faith turns every negative situation that doesn't line up with God's Word around! Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”
The moment we get tired in the waiting upon God and His promises, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows an expecting heart’s condition, and keeps us present before God.
That’s why we can be sure that every detail in our lives God is working into something good!
God Bless You As You Approach His Throne Expecting To Receive!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~
Think ‘Before’ You Speak!
If You Could See God In All His Glory!
Think ‘Before’ You Speak!
THINK before you speak!
T - is it TRUE?
H - is it HELPFUL?
I - is it INSPIRING?
N - is it NECESSARY?
K - is it KIND?
Proverbs 16:23-24
”The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
It pays to trust in our great creator; things work out when you trust God. It is the wise person who gets known for their insight; because gracious words add to one’s reputation.
True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, fools will not taste it, for the fool will sweat it out the hard way. The wise man makes a lot of sense, whenever they speak, their reputation increases. A person with gracious speech is like clover honey— it is a good taste to the soul, and gives the body quick energy.
Watch a person who just opens their mouth before thinking about what they are going to say, for you will see the epitome of “open mouth, insert foot!”
Those who speak untruths will soon be known as liars, or at the least untrustworthy speakers. Their words cause more harm than good, and it helps no one! Not even themselves. They do not inspire others with even their half-truths. Speaking unnecessary words that fall flat on the ears, or even irritating the hearer with falsities. They are the type of person that is an unkind individual.
So, next time you open your mouth to say something profound, make SURE that it IS profound! Think before you speak is the practice of considering your words before you say something or respond to another person's comments.
When you think before speaking, you must take into consideration that our words impact others' feelings, and can either cause destruction or can heal a damaged heart. Which would you rather be found guilty of … destroying someone’s hope and reputation, or speaking life that they need to hear to help them to be the overcomes that Christ paid for us to be!
God Bless You As You Speak Life!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~
The Praise of Laughter!
The “Bondage“ of Fear to Change!
Think ‘Before’ You Speak!
Proverbs 17:22
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones".
Psalms 126:2
“Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them’.”
There is one well known pastor in a large church in California who always ends his sermon with a joke. It is so that people go out laughing. That can seem somewhat inappropriate for some, but the truth about laughter is that it is a powerful witness to the good things God has done for us.
The nations round about Israel were impressed with their laughter and joy, and they had to confess that the LORD had done great things for them. God is glorified among those outside His family (the world) when those inside are full of laughter and songs of joy. Praise like this is not just for their own self enjoyment. It is a powerful tool for evangelism, for people want to know a God who can bring joy and laughter into their lives.
D. L. Moody said, "If Christians are gloomy and cast down, and not full of praise, the world will reject their Gospel. It is not good news if it does not produce praise in those who have it. Praise, joy, and laughter are a big part of our witness to the world."
A LORD who never gives laughter to His people is not appealing, but is appalling. He is seen more as a tyrant and task master rather than a loving Heavenly Father who leads His family to enjoy the fun of life, and to laugh at the funny happenings that we experience in life.
There are serious times in life where laughter is inappropriate, but all too often Christians have assumed that worship is one of those times that must always be somber and solemn, and not a fun time. Time with our earthly father can be a time of rolling on the floor, tickling and telling jokes, and having a good time. But some think that spending time with our Heavenly Father is not “supposed” to be fun, but only serious. They think that it is irreverent to laugh and carry on with hilarious songs of joy.
Yet, these are the kinds of activities that we see in the worship songs in the Old Testament. The playing of instruments as they rejoiced over the victory that they possessed, was done with dancingsi and much joy!
Don’t grow out of joy and become sophisticated adults where solemnity is the only mood that you feel is appropriate, because you think that Christians are not supposed to laugh. How boring would life be without laughter and joy. Remember that the joy of The LORD is our “strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10b)
The world is looking for hope and a joy that they don’t even know that they are missing. But when they see the genuine joy in God’s people, they long to know that joy and laughter. Let’s let our light and joy shine so brightly that they KNOW that the Joy of The LORD is essential for their lives.
May God Richly Bless You With Joy Unspeakable!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~
Patience Through Perseverance!
The “Bondage“ of Fear to Change!
The “Bondage“ of Fear to Change!
PERSEVERANCE IN FAITH AND MINISTRY REQUIRES MINIMIZING OBSTACLES AND MAINTAINING OUR FOCUS ON JESUS CHRIST!
Perseverance in Faith is the ability to bear up under weariness, strain, and persecution when doing the work of the LORD.
Hebrews 12:1-3 (AMP)
- Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
- [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
- Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Sometimes the public shame of the cross is overlooked when one thinks of the pain and agony inflicted by it, but in the Roman Empire crucifixion was a shameful and disgraceful way to die, a form of capital punishment from which Roman citizens were exempt; and in Roman comedy it was used in a curse: “Go to a bad cross!”
James 1:2-4. Says for us to consider it “pure joy” whenever we face trials, because we know that the testing of our faith produces perseverance.
Galatians 6:9 tells us “do not grow weary” while doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up!
People who “run the race,” run the entire race. They don’t just start. They finish as well. People who don’t finish the race, haven’t “run the race.” They have just run. What is the point of that? To run just to run with no reward to show for the effort? Don’t you want to run for whatever the finish line holds? Of course, you do!
To finish you have to have a spirit of perseverance. Perseverance during a race will include pushing past your feelings. Runners all go through times when their bodies want to give out, and they have thoughts and feelings that they won’t make it. They have to have a mental toughness to stay in the race.
But in the end, even if they don’t come in first, they are happy that they crossed over the finish line! They completed their task, because they persevered.
God Bless You As You Persevere!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~PERSEVERANCE IN FAITH AND MINISTRY REQUIRES MINIMIZING OBSTACLES AND MAINTAINING OUR FOCUS ON JESUS CHRIST!
The “Bondage“ of Fear to Change!
The “Bondage“ of Fear to Change!
The “Bondage“ of Fear to Change!
Many people do not like change. It is a hard thing to get used to. Especially when it is a change of a relationship someone close to us.
I will never forget when I was younger [much] and my Grandmother died. It hit me hard that life does not stay in this little cocoon of happy bliss, but we face tragedies and sometimes we have to face our own mistakes and life seems to come to a screeching halt of reality!
One change that I AM looking forward to is when Christ shall Rapture His Bride out of this world and we will be CHANGED in the twinkling of an eye!
1 Corinthians 15:51-52:
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
Do Not Fear That Which Is New!
• DO NOT BE AFRAID to have a New Heart & Spirit – Ezekiel 36:26
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh".
• WE HAVE A NEW & BETTER Covenant Through Christ – Hebrews 12:24
“to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.”
• ONE DAY ALL THINGS on this earth will be New – Revelation 21:5
“And He that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And He said unto me, ‘Write: for these words are true and faithful’.”
• WHEN WE ARE IN CHRIST All things “become” new – 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
• GOD WILL DO a New Thing even in the Desert – Isaiah 43:19
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
Psalm 98:1
“O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and His Holy arm, hath gotten Him the Victory.”
I challenge you to walk in Faith and not let fear hinder what you do and the new things that bring a change!
God Will Give You A New Song to Sing When You Choose To Walk In Faith!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~
As Christmas Approaches - Don’t Allow Fear To Replace Faith!
As Christmas Approaches - Don’t Allow Fear To Replace Faith!
As Christmas Approaches - Don’t Allow Fear To Replace Faith!
As Christmas approaches we think of all the beautiful Christmas events: like joining in on Christmas Caroling; going Christmas shopping; attending Christmas parties; listening to Christmas music as we wrap those special gifts to our loved ones, etc... The past months have just been a build-up to the much anticipated celebration of Christmas! If we are not aware, we could be more full of fear than hope or faith!
It’s a time of the year to let go of the fears and doubts that may cloud our minds. Those Carols brings so much joy thinking about what they are saying! Have you ever did more than just “sing” the Carols? Did you ever take the time to think about what they are saying?
The first verse of a popular Christmas carol gives us a poetic picture of Bethlehem:
“O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie, above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.”
The last two lines remind us that Bethlehem was more than a picturesque by-way in the Holy Land: “the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.”
More Fears Than Hopes?
There are many conflicts and disasters in the world today, and many who do not know Christ may have more fears than hopes, but the words are just as real today as they were when the Angel first spoke them to the Shepherds.
Remember the words that the angel(s) spoke to the terrified shepherds, “Fear not; for behold, I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people” (Luke 2:10).
More Faith Than Fears!
The world may “hope”, but as Christians, we have MORE than “Hope”, we have “FAITH”!
The next time a tragedy or a great catastrophe happens to you or someone you know, allow the Prince of Peace - Jesus Christ, to remind you of the HOPE that is IN HIM! And let there be MORE THAN HOPE! Let there be FAITH!
God Bless You As You Celebrate The Birthday Of Our Great King Of KINGS - Jesus Christ!
~ Dr Rachinda Sutterfield ~
How to Start Off 2025 the Right Way!
As Christmas Approaches - Don’t Allow Fear To Replace Faith!
As Christmas Approaches - Don’t Allow Fear To Replace Faith!
Isaiah 43:18-19
"Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Reflect on God's Blessings, seek His presence, and renew your commitment to Him this New Year. Don’t rely on last year’s Blessings to get you through this new year, and don’t be bound to last year’s failures. The New Year brings a fresh start, let us embrace it with a grateful heart and a renewed spirit.
New Year’s Goals:
- “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!” – 2 Peter 3:18
- “Be determined to strengthen your resolve to grow in Faith and deepen your relationship with God.”
- “This New Year, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth to renew your spirit man.”
- “This New Year is a perfect time to begin anew and grow closer to God through prayer and reading His Word.”
- “Let this year be one of spiritual enrichment, where “every” day brings you closer to the heart of Christ.”
- “May your spirit be renewed and your faith strengthened as you embark on a New Year in God’s grace.”
- “May the coming year be a season of divine transformation and spiritual breakthroughs for you and your loved ones.”
- “As you journey through the New Year, remember to lean on God for strength and guidance in growing spiritually.”
- “May your faith flourish and your knowledge of God’s love deepen throughout the New Year.”
- “Embrace the new year as a time to sow seeds of faith and watch your spiritual life bloom under God’s endless grace.”
Have a Blessed New Year! And as My Husband says, ”It’s Time to Thrive in 2025!”
Love & Peace!
~ DrRachinda Sutterfield ~