Las Sabanas de los Vecinos!
Sean gratos los dichos de mi boca y la meditación de mi corazón delante de ti, oh SEÑOR, Salmos 19:14.

¡Qué sábanas tan sucias tenía nuestra vecina colgada en el tendedero!, le dijo una mujer a su marido. “Tal vez necesite una nueva marca de jabón. ¡Ojalá pudiera ayudarla a lavar sus sábanas!”.
El marido la miró sin decir nada. Cada dos o tres días la mujer repetía los mismos comentarios sobre las sábanas de su vecina mientras miraba por la ventana.
Al cabo de un mes, la mujer se sorprendió mucho al ver que su vecina colgaba sábanas limpias y parecían nuevas. Le dijo a su marido: “¡Mira! Por fin aprendió a lavar su ropa. Me pregunto si otra vecina le enseñó a lavarlas”. Su marido le respondió: “No, hoy me levanté muy temprano y lavé nuestras ventanas…”
Qué fácil es criticar a los demás. A veces criticamos a los demás porque no entendemos sus acciones. Pero antes de juzgar a los demás, ¡echemos un vistazo a nosotros mismos! Sólo Dios conoce el corazón de las personas.

The Neighbors Sheets!
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight.
Psalms 19:14

What dirty sheets our neighbor hung up on her clothes’ line a women stated to her husband. “Maybe she needs to use a new brand of soap. I wish I could help her to wash her sheets!”
The husband looked at her without saying anything. Every two or three days the women repeated the same comments about her neighbor’s sheets as she looks through the window.
In about month the woman was very surprised to see that her neighbor hanging clean sheets and they looked brand new. She said to her husband, “Look! Finally, she learned how to wash her clothes. I wonder if another neighbor taught her how to wash?”
Her husband responded, “No, today I got up very early and I washed our windows…..”
How easier it is to criticize others. Sometimes we criticize others because we don’t understand their actions. But before we judge others let’s take a long look at ourselves! Only God knows the hearts of people.

¡Dios no tiene favoritos!
Si es posible, en cuanto de vosotros dependa, estad en paz con todos los hombres.
Rom. 12: 18

¡Donde está el Espíritu de Dios, hay libertad y la libertad de Dios es gratuita para todos! No importa cuál sea tu nacionalidad, raíces o quien sea tu familia. No importa cuánto dinero tengas o no tengas. Dios te quiere liberar de cualquier cosa que te ha estado deteniendo de experimentar una relación personal con el Dios Altísimo.

Dios anhela derramar Su bondad y bendiciones a todo aquel que le dé la honra y que haga lo que es correcto a Sus ojos. De hecho, la Biblia menciona en Gálatas que en Cristo, no hay diferencia de personas para Dios. Esto significa que Dios no te juzga en base a tu condición física, El busca lo que hay en tu corazón. El responde de acuerdo con la fe que tengas en El.

No permitas que el enemigo (satanás) te siga mintiendo, diciéndote que Dios bendice a todos los demás excepto a ti. Toma el tiempo y fíjate bien en todas las maneras que Dios ha derramado sus bendiciones sobre ti. Démosle gracias por su ACEPTACION, AMOR Y LIBERTAD en nuestras vidas. Enfócate en dar le a Dios la honra y haciendo lo que es correcto, y tu estarás experimentando su libertad y sus bendiciones.

Rev. Claudia & Dr. Timothy Emerick
Missionaries of the Cross
I Corinthians 1:18.

God Has No Favorites
“…God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right” Acts 10:34–35, (NIV)

God’s Freedom Is for Everyone
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom — and God’s freedom is free for everyone! It doesn’t matter what your nationality or heritage is, or who your family is. It doesn’t matter how much money you have or don’t have. God wants you free from everything that would hold you back from having a personal relationship with Him. God longs to pour out His goodness and blessing on all who honor Him and do what is right.

Equality in Christ
In fact, the Bible says in Galatians that in Christ that we are all the same to God. That means God’s not judging you based on physical conditions. He’s looking at your heart. He’s looking at the gifts He’s placed inside of you. He’s responding to your faith in Him.

Responding to God’s Blessing
Don’t let the enemy lie to you and tell you that God is blessing everyone else but you. Look for the ways He is pouring out blessing in your life. Thank Him for His acceptance, love and freedom. Focus on honoring Him and doing what is right, and you’ll find freedom and blessing in Him.

Life Between Brackets!
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind…..” Luke 9:27.
Lord, you are teaching me that I must always live my life between brackets. No condition of my life is ever permanent. God brings about and even allows every condition; He also ends them as well. There is a time and season for every part of our life. (Ecclesiastes 3). If I find myself in sorrow today, God will deliver me tomorrow as I turn to Him. God today blesses with victory, spiritual, and material wealth. But if we become prideful this stops the blessings of God.
Why does God give us changing, altering conditions. God does not want just one-track minds in His Kingdom. (I Timothy 6:17 KJV). Too much wealth leads us to “trust in uncertain riches. Too much sorrow leads us to despair. The combination is just right. The land to which the Israelites were traveling was a “land of hills and valleys”. (Deuteronomy 11:11). There cannot be hills without valleys nor can there be great victories without great battles.
That comforts me, Lord. The distressing situation that nags and embarrasses me today must give way to something better (or at least different). Patience says, “Wait, God will set it right.” The ecstasy of God’s blessings must be received with a sober thought; tomorrow it will be gone.
Now I see what your Word means when it says Moses “endured, as seeing the invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). It is in seeing the invisible One that keeps me in perfect balance. I cannot endure seeing my brief, ever changing circumstances. I can endure only by looking to the One who ends those circumstances as He molds me. Lord, my vow is this; I will patiently look to the only constant and realty in my life-God Himself. Then I will understand what the psalmist said: The Lord will perfect (bring to completion) that which concerneth me” (Psalm 138:8 KJV).

¡La Vida entre Paréntesis!
“Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma, con todas tus fuerzas y con toda tu mente…” Lucas 9:27.
Señor, me estás enseñando que debo vivir siempre mi vida entre paréntesis. Ninguna condición de mi vida es permanente. Dios produce cada condición; también pone fin a cada una. Hay un tiempo y una estación para cada parte de nuestra vida. (Eclesiastés 3). Si me encuentro triste hoy, Dios me liberará mañana cuando me vuelva a Él. Dios hoy bendice con victoria, riqueza espiritual y material. Pero si nos volvemos orgullosos, esto detiene las bendiciones de Dios.
¿Por qué nos da Dios condiciones cambiantes y cambiantes? Dios no quiere mentes unidireccionales en Su Reino (1 Timoteo 6:17). Demasiada riqueza nos lleva a “confiar en riquezas inciertas”. Demasiada tristeza nos lleva a la desesperación. La combinación es perfecta. La tierra a la que viajaban los israelitas era una “tierra de colinas y de valles” (Deuteronomio 11:11). No puede haber colinas sin valles ni puede haber grandes victorias sin grandes batallas.
Eso me consuela, Señor. La situación angustiosa que hoy me atormenta y me avergüenza debe dar paso a algo mejor (o al menos diferente). La paciencia dice: “Espera, Dios lo arreglará”. El éxtasis de las bendiciones de Dios debe recibirse con un pensamiento sobrio; mañana habrá desaparecido.
Ahora veo lo que tu Palabra quiere decir cuando dice que Moisés “se sostuvo como viendo lo invisible” (Hebreos 11:27). Es al ver al Invisible que me mantengo en perfecto equilibrio. No puedo soportar ver mis circunstancias breves y siempre cambiantes. Puedo soportar solamente mirando a Aquel que pone fin a esas circunstancias mientras nos moldea. Señor, mi voto es este: miraré pacientemente a la única constante y real en mi vida: Dios mismo. Entonces entenderé lo que dijo el salmista: “El Señor perfeccionará (traerá a término) lo que está en mí” (Salmo 138:8 RV).

Rev. Claudia & Dr. Timothy Emerick
Missionaries of the Cross
I Corinthians 1:18
As He is, so are We in this World!
“As He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17).

Introduction.
In this powerful message you will discover a life-changing revelation about your identity in Christ, your authority as a believer, and the transforming power of faith-filled confession. We have been given all authority legally through the cross of Calvary, yet we do not experience or walk in that power.
This teaching deep into the believer’s present-tense reality in Christ. Not who you hope to become someday, but who God says you are right now. You are a new creature in Christ, living with righteousness consciousness, receiving the fullness of redemption through the blood of Jesus, and walking boldly in faith instead of fear, doubt, guilt, or condemnation. Faith is an Action without action your faith is Dead! James 2:17

Battle of the Mind
The minute you decide to stand on the word of God the enemy is going to attack you time and again. He’s not going to just stand by idly and not let you move on in your faith. This is why it says the scripture resist the devil and he shall. One way you resist him is by understanding who you are and what you have in Christ Jesus! James 4:7

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Rom. 12: 1-2

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 2 Cor. 10: 3-6

Fight the Good Fight of Faith
For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Mark 11:23
• Real Faith in God simply says what God says about themselves and circumstances.

Fath is an Action without action your faith is Dead! You must Believe, Speak and Act on the Word of God! This is the formula that you receive form God from Salvation, Healing, Freedom from the oppression of the devil!

Feelings do not determine your reality. For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor. 5:7. You need to walk in the power of your confession according to the Word of God!!

Throughout this message, the emphasis is clear: faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and victory comes when believers stop arguing with God’s Word and start agreeing with it. You are to renew your mind, strengthen your confession, resist fear and feelings, and walk in the reality of what Jesus has already accomplished through His death, burial, resurrection, and enthronement. The teaching also explains the difference between spirit, soul, and body, showing how the believer’s spirit is already made new in Christ while the mind must be renewed and the body brought into alignment with the Word. This is not just a sermon about doctrine. It is a call to practical daily victory. Whether you are battling fear, condemnation, sickness, anxiety, spiritual weakness, or uncertainty about your identity, this message points you back to the finished work of Christ. It reminds you that redemption is not future tense. Acceptance is not future tense. Righteousness is not future tense. In Christ, these realities are yours now. If you have been searching for strong, faith-building biblical teaching will strengthen your spirit and stir your confidence in God’s promises. Listen carefully, take notes, speak the Word out loud, and let this truth settle into your heart: As He is, so are we in this world “Build bold faith, renew your confession, and awaken your identity in Christ.

You must use the Word of God to speak again the evil one. Your Words have Power
This message unfolds powerful truths from So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17.

So, Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Mark 11:22-24

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23.

Say out Loud!
For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Mark 11:23
• Real Faith in God simply says what God says about themselves and circumstances.

Healing is in your Mouth!
And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak. 2 Cor. 4:13.

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The Word of God takes Prominent Place in your Life.
My son give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.
Proverbs 4:20-22
• People fail because they see themselves failing, in doubt, sick, dying, maybe they have anger or resentment against someone in their heart.
• Jesus took our infirmities.
Surely, He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isa. 53: 4-5.
When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities’ and bore our sicknesses. Matt. 8:17.
• God’s Word is life and healing.
• Get your mind on the answer, not the problem.

Faith Contradicts Circumstances
….for He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So, we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Heb. 13:5-6.
• We walk by Faith not by our feelings.
• People speak defeat, disease, and poverty.
• Wrong thinking, wrong believing, and wrong talking will result in wrong living.
Faith Sees the Answer and says Thank You Father!
who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were (past tense) healed. 1 Peter 2:24.
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19.
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? Psalm 27:1.
For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Mark 11:23
• Real Faith in God simply says what God says about themselves and circumstances.

Believing, Speaking, and Living the Word of God.

Rev. Claudia & Dr. Timothy Emerick Missionaries of the Cross
I Corinthians 1:18
Crooked Made Straight
“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” – Isaiah 45:2.

We live in a time when we want instant answers. We have been influenced and shaped by the mindset and attitudes of the world. However, when we become Christians, we are no longer friends of the world. We must think, speak, and live differently. The world system is opposed to God, and though we live in it, it is not our home.

There are times when we all face difficulties, but God gives us a promise of great hope. We must understand that we are not tourists in this world. We are on a journey toward wholeness and completeness, and God is not in a hurry. He values quality over quantity. Many of our problems come from living wrongly, eating poorly, spending unwisely, failing to save, and neglecting to give. Then we want God to quickly rescue us from the messes we have created. We want everything to happen in a hurry. When we fail to put God first in every area of our lives, disorder follows.

Sometimes people resist change because it is painful. True change requires responsive behavior and obedience. Common areas of struggle for many people include marriages, finances, relations, speech and attitude, a victim mindset, and broken promises. Christian discipleship has often been reduced to a tourist mentality. We treat God as a tour guide rather than the Lord of our lives. We behave as if His commandments are merely suggestions. A true disciple devotes their life to serving their Master. God has given us a guidebook-the Bible. All truth is found in Christ Jesus (John 14:5-6).

If we choose the path of discipleship and live as pilgrims, we will eventually see the wisdom of God unfold in our lives. It may take time and perseverance, but God is faithful.

All we need to do is remain in faith and walk in the truth of God’s Word. There are also areas of our lives where we have been harshly judged, condemned, or mistreated by others-God will straighten out. Even in areas where we feel we will never overcome; God promises to make the crooked places straight as we repent and seek His guidance.

Understand that God is working behind the scenes to make things right. He is preparing for victory, even when we cannot yet see it. God assures us that all things work together for the good of those who love Him. Rather than blaming God in our difficulties, we are called to trust Him amid every circumstance allowing Him to make all things straight.

Rev. Claudia & Dr. Timothy Emerick
Missionaries of the Cross
I Corinthians 1:18

The Beauty of His Righteousness
“You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.” Psalm 45:7–8.

These words are spoken prophetically by the psalmist about the Lord Jesus. They paint a vivid picture of Christ—His character, His heart, and the reason the Father exalted Him.
It is important for us to understand that Jesus was not treated as a favored Son who received promotion without cost. He was exalted because He earned that exaltation. The reason given here is His attitude toward moral matters. Jesus loved righteousness and hated wickedness.

Through His sacrifice, Jesus fulfilled every requirement of the Law. He knew no sin, yet He became sin for us, taking our place as the sacrificial Lamb. The wrath due to sin, as described in Scripture, fell upon Him instead of us. Because of this, His redemptive work cannot be added to. Nothing was left unfinished.

When Jesus completed His work on Calvary, He ascended on high and sat down at the right hand of Father God—because the work was finished. Now, the beauty of His righteousness has been imparted to the resurrected Church so that we may carry it into the world by spreading the Good News of salvation.

The psalmist declares, “You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” It was Jesus’ uncompromising attitude toward righteousness and wickedness that resulted in God’s exaltation of Him. There is no neutrality here. If we truly love righteousness, we must also hate wickedness. We cannot compromise with it.

Notice the beauty that accompanies righteousness: the fragrance of myrrh, aloes, and cassia; the melody of stringed instruments; the splendor of ivory palaces. What a breathtaking picture this is—righteousness expressed not only in holiness but also in beauty, joy, and exaltation. Righteousness delights the heart of God. And righteousness, when practiced without compromise, is something He delights to honor.

Rev. Claudia & Dr. Timothy Emerick
Missionaries of the Cross
I Corinthians 1:18

Taking the Fear Out of Change!
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17.

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I must learn the discipline of change. My preconceived ideas of God ‘s direction will be upset frequently because I am only God’s servant, not His counselor. When the cross came into view, Jesus did not become frustrated, but said, “even so Father for it seems good and they sight.” Matthew 11:26.

Jesus submitted willingly because He knew the intent of the Father. That is the key; to be assured of God’s intent. We may forget the details as long as we accept the person who has inaugured the changes. To haggle over details, to fuss over delays, and to grumble when God similarly changes His tactics is really an unconscious defamation of God’s character.

So often God will tell me, as He did the disciples it is not for you to know Acts 1:7. The basic difference between a natural and spiritual man is that the natural man’s demands to know the spiritual man is content to obey. That is why God does not make knowledge the condition of anything. He did not say “oh you a little knowledge,” but “oh ye a little faith”. Matthew 6:30. Knowledge comes either with or just after the happening.

So much of our lives are lived in the dark. It is never less the afterward that we finally understand what God has been up to all the time. Many Christians make themselves ill by trying to understand God. Peace comes by letting the attitude of Jesus come through. Yes, Father, this was your goodwill. Luke 10:21. I can adapt to change if only I adapt to the One who changes. The essence of it is right there, in my relationship with Him. In the hands of a change-less God, I need fear no change.