Wendell Watts

Shining Star

Many people try to be stars in the world of entertainment, only to find their stardom temporary. God tells us how we can be eternal "stars"-by being wise and leading many to God's righteousness. If we…

Daniel 12:3 (NLT)

persevere in our faith

God's messenger described a time of trial when even wise believers may stumble. This could mean (1) falling into sin, (2) being fearful and losing faith, (3) mistakenly following wrong teaching, or (4)…

Daniel 11:35 (NLT)

Same Old Same Old

Same Old Same Old Hebrews 12:1 - 'Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that…

Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)

Untitled Note

if our faith in Christ is real, it will usually prove itself at home, in our relationship with those who knows us best

Finding You

1 Peter 5:8 - 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:' The devil has a campaign against you going on at all times. His…

1 Peter 5:8 (AMP)

Cleansing Time

2 Corinthians 7:1 - 'Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.' To hear God's Word,…

2 Corinthians 7:1 (AMP)

Deceivers

Timothy 3:13 - 'But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will go on deceiving others, and they themselves will be deceived.' New LiteralTranslation In the beginning, the enemy deceived Eve into…

2 Timothy 3:13 (AMP)

1Cor. 13:4 - 'Love is patient, love is kind, and is…

1Cor. 13:4 - 'Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous; love doesnot brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does notseek its own' Searching for love these days can get you hurt.…

1 Corinthians 13:4 (AMP)

John 11:25 - 'Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection,…

John 11:25 - 'Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:' Lazarus was dead and buried when Jesus raised him up. He even…

John 11:25 (AMP)

Spiritual Immaturity

These Christians were immature. Some of them should have been teaching others, but they had not even applied the basics to their own lives. They were reluctant to move beyond old traditions, established…

Hebrews 5:12 (AMP), Hebrews 5:13 (AMP), Hebrews 5:14 (AMP)

Confidently trusting God for protection & peace

When facing problems, trials, suffering, & death, we may feal like giving up in despair. David ran from his beloved son who threatened to kill him, knowing there was no help except in God. When we fill…

Psalm 3:1 (AMP), Psalm 3:2 (AMP), Psalm 3:3 (AMP), Psalm 3:4 (AMP), Psalm 3:5 (AMP), Psalm 3:6 (AMP), Psalm 3:7 (AMP), Psalm 3:8 (AMP)

Be Salt to the world

Salt can lose its flavor. When it gets wet & then dries, nothing is left but a tasteless residue. Many Christian blend into the world & avoid the cost of standing up for Christ. But Jesus says if Christian…

Luke 14:34 (ESV), Luke 14:35 (ESV)

Give your resources to Jesus

Jesus multiplied 5 loaves & 2 fish to feed over 5,000 people. What he was originally given seemed insufficient, but in his hands it became more than enough. We often feel that our contribution to Jesus…

Matthew 14:14 (ESV), Matthew 14:15 (ESV), Matthew 14:16 (ESV), Matthew 14:17 (ESV), Matthew 14:18 (ESV), Matthew 14:19 (ESV), Matthew 14:20 (ESV), Matthew 14:21 (ESV)

Grace in which we stand, and tribulation [that] produces perseverance

Grace in which we stand, and tribulation [that] produces perseverance. Romans 5:2-3 NKJ There are two things you can count on as you walk with God: tribulation that works for you; and grace that enables…

Romans 5:2 (ESV), Romans 5:3 (ESV)

Overcome fear trust in God

Ishbosheth was a man who took his courage from another man rather than from God. When Abner died, Ishbosheth was left with nothing. In crisis & under pressure, he collapsed in fear. If we trust in God,…

2 Samuel 4:1 (ESV), 2 Samuel 4:2 (ESV), 2 Samuel 4:3 (ESV)

God is looking for faithfulness

Eli was guilty of honoring his sons above God by letting them continue in their sinful ways. He should have taking disciplinary action with them when he became aware of their wrong doing. Eli was the…

1 Samuel 2:12 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:13 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:14 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:15 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:16 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:17 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:18 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:22 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:23 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:24 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:25 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:26 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:27 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:28 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:29 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:30 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:31 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:32 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:33 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:34 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:35 (ESV), 1 Samuel 2:36 (ESV)

Warning Signs

When it comes to relationships, we often times ignore God to get what we feel we need at the time. We want someone cause we are lonely, or we want to marry because everyone else is getting married. Many…

Psalm 19:11 (NLT)

Loving Unconditionally

When we are wronged, often our first reaction is to get even. Instead Jesus said we should do good to those who wrong us! Our desire should not be to keep score, but to Love & Forgive. This is not natural-it…

Matthew 5:38 (NLT), Matthew 5:39 (NLT), Matthew 5:40 (NLT), Matthew 5:41 (NLT), Matthew 5:42 (NLT), Matthew 5:43 (NLT), Matthew 5:44 (NLT), Matthew 5:45 (NLT), Matthew 5:46 (NLT), Matthew 5:47 (NLT), Matthew 5:48 (NLT)

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us. 1John 3:1 NIV God knows everything there is to know about us, including our past, present and future. He doesn’t miss a thing. He knows our name: “Fear…

1 John 3:1 (NLT)

What we put into our minds determines what comes out in our words & actions

What we put into our minds determines what comes out in our words and actions. Paul tells us to program our minds with thoughts that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.…

Philippians 4:8 (NLT)

This job is to heavy to handle by yourself

This job is too heavy to handle by yourself. Ex 18:18 NLT President Reagan said, “Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere.” Yet in our eagerness to…

You may not walk what you profess, but you walk what you believe

You may not walk what you profess, but you will walk what you believe.your walk in life & your action shows who's your father is the Father in haven or the father of this world.

Redeeming the time

A person is to use his time wisely; he is not to waste time. Time is a gift from God. A man does not have to redeem or buy time; he already has time. When he born into the world, he is born into time.…

Ephesians 5:15 (NLT), Ephesians 5:16 (NLT), Ephesians 5:17 (NLT), Ephesians 5:18 (NLT), Ephesians 5:19 (NLT), Ephesians 5:20 (NLT), Ephesians 5:21 (NLT)

The Spirit of Wisdom

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom. Isa 11:2 NKJV During His earthly ministry Jesus needed “the Spirit of wisdom” when it came to making decisions and dealing with the enemy.…

Isaiah 11:2 (NLT)

Know when to turn away

“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Psalm 119:37, NIV) Today’s Word: You have to be very selective about what you give your time and attention to in order…

Psalm 119:37 (NLT)