6/29/09
We are reminded often by the Apostle Paul, and others in the Bible, that our fight is one of FAITH. Having faith for things HOPED for without any valid evidence in sight. (Hebrews 11:1). Dreaming, hoping, believing "by faith", in something not yet seen or realized. Sounds a bit crazy! Crazy faith, actually! What is it God is stirring in your heart? Ephesians tells us - God is able to do far above anything we can dream, hope for, or imagine!
Be reminded - YOU are a CHILD of God, known by Him before time began. You've been purposed with the stamp of God upon your heart and an AMAZING destiny planned by HIM - a destiny that continues throughout eternity! Remember the Lord Jesus intends a "good future" for you, as you seek HIM. Jeremiah 29:11-14
Remember, our gloomy mood, or discouragement does not change GOD! He is the CREATOR, HE is the constant. Be encouraged to partake in God's WORD! The Word of God is living and nurturing - it is fuel. Let's remember neglect your spirit food! =) Stir up the dreams -- whether it's for a job, a better marriage, a child turning from rebellion to faith in Christ. Perhaps it's a financial breakthrough, or a healing, or a friend or loved one finding Jesus. BELIEVE for BIG things! Stir up the FAITH and keep hoping, "seeing the unseen " and "pressing in" to the hem of His garment. Do you remember that Bible story? (Lk. 8:44) We need to press through the things that try to "crowd" us away from Jesus - PRESS -THROUGH - IT.
Paul's words to Timothy...(the Holy Spirit's word to you and me today!)
"But you, man of God (woman of God), flee from all this, and pursue:
righteousness,
godliness,
faith,
love,
endurance,
and gentleness.
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who=2 0lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen."
THANK YOU for your faithfulness and love for Christ, and HIS people! Hope to see in the morning! =) Blessings in Jesus!
posted by Pastor Lori @ 9:16 AM
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