THIRSTING FOR GOD

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

Psalms 63:1

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In John 7:37-38, Jesus invites those who are thirsty to come to Him, promising that rivers of living water will flow from within them. Imagine a river where the most beautiful flowers bloom alongside, nourished by its waters. This imagery shows how a deep desire for God can lead us to a flourishing, fruitful life; our thirst for Him encourages growth and beauty in our spiritual journey.

When we think about thirst, we understand our need for physical refreshment. The Psalmist teaches that we should thirst for God, representing spiritual fulfillment. We should desire Him so intensely that our souls and minds yearn for a touch from His hand.

Church involvement does not satisfy our thirst for the Lord. Instead, it should deepen our desire to build a lasting relationship with Him that goes beyond this life. We need to start craving more of the Lord. As you spend more time with Him, you’ll become more confident in your faith and be better prepared to share the Gospel with others.

Do you thirst for God’s forgiveness and love? You just have to ask for it! In your prayer to our Almighty Creator, repent your sins, accept forgiveness through Jesus’ death on the cross, and praise God for everything He has given you. Live according to Bible principles and God’s laws. Rejoice always!

When was the last time you longed for God’s grace? Has someone shown you the kindness of God in an unexpected and heartwarming way? God works through people and circumstances to meet our needs and fulfill our desires. In pursuing the heart of God, we must thank Him for the relatives, friends, and circumstances He brings into our lives that reflect His glory for our good.

Blessings,

Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.

*Excerpt from "Chasing the Heart of God" by Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.

Chasing the Heart of God

“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’   The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

(Mark 12:28-31)

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One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”

As we embark on the exciting journey of pursuing the heart of God, we must start by understanding how deeply God loves us. Many people have never experienced true love. Many walk around in despair because no one has ever loved them. They often wonder if they will ever experience love. In my opinion, the best example of love comes directly from the Lord God. Our journey must settle this fact in our minds. GOD LOVES ME!

If you are not sure of this fact, your quest to chase Him will end before it begins. The love of God is demonstrated to us every day. His mercy covers us; His grace sustains us and keeps us safe. Even when we sin, the love of God is there to pull us back into obedience.

Remember, we were born in sin and shaped in iniquity. (Psalms 51:5) Yet, our Lord reached out His hand to seek and search for us. His only motivation for finding us was love. HALLELUJAH! Our search for the heart of God begins with this understanding: I must respond to God’s love and learn to rest in His love for me.

In the coming months, we will explore how to deepen our understanding of God’s love for us, and how we translate that love into a life committed to chasing after the heart of God.

Blessings,

Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.

*Excerpt from "Chasing the Heart of God" by Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.

WORKING FAITH IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE

“Just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith."

(Romans 1:17)

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We use faith and belief every day of our lives. We believe the weather report, and we prepare for challenging weather. We believe the diagnosis of the doctor, and we take medication that we know nothing about. You see, we trust the so-called experts. Why is it so difficult to trust the words of God? It's because we choose to believe the reports of man more than we believe the report of the Lord.

Now, do not get frustrated and give up hope. This action is very normal. If you want to believe the Lord more than the voice of humans, then you must begin to read and absorb the word of God more than you watch and listen to television and radio. Yes, I know there are great ministries on both radio and television. However, the challenge is to avoid having someone else do your studying for you. You must read God’s word until the Lord’s words change your mind. 

Remember the story of the woman with the issue of blood? The Scripture says she “heard” about Jesus. I believe she heard about the power of Jesus over and over until she changed her mind about her situation. You must continue to read the Word of God until it begins to enter your thought life. The only power great enough to reshape your mind is the Word of God.

Stop believing the theories of man and trust the Word of God. Put your faith in a God who has never failed. Our God cannot lie, and He has never lost a case. Release your faith and turn it back to the Lord God. All of us should spend some time thinking about what we believe and where we place our faith. If we believe in things like wealth, health, and people, we have little to hope for when this life ends. But our future is brighter if we place faith in the Creator who gives us life and promises us a new Heaven and Earth with Him. 

I encourage you to let your faith call out to Jesus and not allow others to stop you from believing the promises of God. MAKE YOUR FAITH STRONGER THAN THE WORDS OF OTHERS! As we strengthen our faith, we will always have victory over the many obstacles sent by our enemy to keep us depressed, sick, and feeling defeated. Our rallying cry should be victory through faith in every instance! Begin your journey today of putting your faith to work in your everyday life.

Yours in Christ,

Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr., Pastor

*Excerpt from "Living By Faith: Living the Exciting Life of Believing God" by Bishop Eric A. Lambert, Jr.