Greetings New Life Nation!!

This statement has been stated over and over again by scholars, motivational leaders, charismatic speakers and even some ministers: "Don't let your problems get the best of you!" But, I want to challenge this age-old statement by looking at it through both a secular and spiritual lens.

It was the famous genius and prodigy, Albert Einstein who said, "It's not that I'm so smart, it’s that I've spent a lot of time with problems!" And then the spiritual icon, the Apostle Paul stated in Romans 5:3 that, "Suffering and Problems Produce Perseverance!" If we truly focus and apply our faith to either statement then we will quickly find out that although no one really wants to deal with pressure, pain & problems..., it is imperative that we allow these trials to be used as "Instruments of Spiritual Transformation!"

In essence, your sickness was designed to "Get the Best of You!"
Your divorce was designed to "Get the Best of You!"
Your termination and separation was designed to "Get the Best of You!"
When they laughed at you, criticized you and lied on you, it was designed to "Get the Best of You!"
When they set traps to entangle you and cause you to stumble, it was designed to "Get the Best of You!"

The reason God designed and allowed these things to "Get the Best of You." is because He knows that "He will Get the Best Out of You!"

So, the next time you encounter trouble, trials, chaos and confusion... Just "Embrace what you Face," and let it "Get the Best of You!"

Remember, God is watching and waiting!


Yours in Christ,
Pastor McKnight
#stillwinning

"Impacting Lives for the Cause of Christ!"

​Greetings to the New Life Nation!


I can’t tell you how often I hear the word phrases: “Would have; Could have; Should have!”I’m certain that you are aware that these all too familiar phrases are often connected to situations or circumstances that did not materialize simply because we were not willing to “Take a Chance!” But, I’m here to encourage someone and to provide confirmation to that person or persons that has not mustered the strength, tenacity or drive to take a leap of faith and make the choice to “Take a Chance!”


Now, don’t get me wrong, everything that looks good to you, may not be good for you. But, when God is connected, although the “chance,” may seem out of the norm, or even crazy, there is no reason to doubt whether things will turn out in your favor because Christ is always in Charge! So, you don’t believe me? Well, let’s look at the well-known disciple Peter. In Matthew 14:22-33, the bible states that there was a terrible storm on the sea. But, in the midst of the sea, Jesus comes walking on the water. All of the disciples besides Peter began to doubt whether it was Jesus. So, here’s what Peter did. Peter said, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come on the water!” Jesus answered him and said, “Come On!” (Don’t miss it)


First, we must identify that it’s truly the Lord prompting us to do something. Then, we have to wait for His answer. All too often, we jump into things and find out it wasn’t God that told us to do it! Does that sound familiar? So, don’t blame God for all of the self-motivated choices and chances that you took. Ask yourself, “Was it God or was it me?” Once Peter was fully aware that it was the Lord, he stepped out of the boat and onto the water. This is symbolic that we too must be willing to step out of our current (comfortable and complacent) situation into the“unknown,” in order to truly receive the power and provision that God desires for us.


Guess what?? Historical accounts of Peter’s ability to walk on water is well documented. We too have the ability to have “Water Walking Faith” if we are willing to “TAKE A CHANCE!”


So, don’t allow procrastination, hesitation or stagnation to hold you hostage any longer. “COME ON AND TAKE A CHANCE!”Your best lifeis waiting on you!
Now, think on these things…


Yours in Christ,


Pastor McKnight
#motivated2minister


“IMPACTING LIVES FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST!”

 

Greetings and Happy New Year to NEW LIFE NATION!!
 
Throughout the ages, dancing has been a part of universal culture. You may not know it, but the bible states in 2 Samuel 6:14, that “King David danced before the Lord with all of his might, while wearing a priestly garment.” Wow, is right! You guessed it, dancing is befitting and can be a distinct sign of reverence and respect to God when done with a “spiritual intent” within one’s heart. But, as early as 2014 and now, as of late, the latest dance craze that originated in Atlanta, GA is something called the “DAB!” You see stars like “Diddy,” and athletes such as: Lebron James and Cam Newton doing the “Dab!”
 
Honestly, the first time I saw it was when my oldest son, “Kj” was doing it. He said, “Dad, I want you to know what’s going on, so let me teach you how to Dab!” I said, “Huh…what is a DAB?” Then he showed me something that resembled a person who “sneezes and throws their arms back!” LOL …But, when I researched the dance, a guy named, “Rich the Kid,” who shot a tutorial said something powerful. He said, “You just don’t do the DAB, you have to FEEL the DAB!Then, it became clear to me that I could use this for the glory of God. By definition, A “Dab” of something means: “to gently or barely touch something until it connects with the object.”
 
So, as I thought about it, the following verse came to mind: (Matthew 9:20-22) It’s entitled, “The Woman with the ISSUE OF BLOOD!”Quick spiritual recap: This woman had a hemorrhage of flowing blood that lasted for 12-long years. It rendered her legally unclean and a public outcast to many. However, this woman made up her mind that she had enough of the pain, ridicule and suffering and she wanted to get well. This woman heard that Jesus was near and regardless of how many people surrounded him in the crowd, she was determined to get to Jesus. You guessed it, this woman built enough courage and just enough faith to get to Jesus. As the story goes, this unnamed and anonymous woman pressed through the crowd, and with only a “Dab of Faith,”  she was barely able to touch the hem of Jesus’ clothing and the bible said “Jesus felt virtue and power release from his body.”  The woman didn’t just do something. But, rather Jesus felt something. He felt a “Dab of her Faith!” Then, Jesus uttered the immortal words of, “Somebody touched me!” Instantly, the woman was healed and cleansed because of a simple and gentle “Dab of Faith!”
 
Ladies and Gentlemen, in other words, it doesn’t take much to get to Jesus. All you need is a “Dab of Faith!” Perhaps the “Dab” didn’t originate in Atlanta. Maybe it originated somewhere outside of Galilee or Jerusalem? So, wherever you are in your life today, feel free to dance for Jesus. But, whatever you do, please exercise a simple “Dab of Faith!” Your healing and deliverance is waiting on you! Now, think on these things….
 
Yours in Christ,
 
Pastor McKnight
#DoingtheDabthang!
“IMPACTING LIVES FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST!”