Monday, January 30, 2017

Christian interaction requires action


How do you interact?  We don't always get it right.  "We've all heard it said that actions speak louder than words and love that is seen means much more than love that's just heard.  That's the way that is was with our Savior whose life told the story of love."  Is your faith living and active.  One of the most beautiful things to me about the books the Apostle Paul wrote is he was practical and very applicable.  See in 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 he gives us life instructions on interactions with others.  "Dear brothers and sisters,". Let me stop right there for those reading this who think this doesn't apply to you.  If you are a believer in Christ you're a brother and sister and it applies to you.  "Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful.  Grow to maturity.  Encourage each other.  Live in harmony and peace.  Then the God of love and peace will be with you.  Greet each other with Christian love.  All of God's people here send you their greetings.  May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."   I work as a security guard and I have a good size crew I interact with each morning and even though there's two guys who don't seem to like me I make sure when they come or go through my gate that I am as nice to them as I can be and I wish them a good morning.  People are watching you and how you interact with them leaves an impact.


 

Track 07 "Seen & Not Heard" - Album "Beyond Belief"...

"Seen & Not Heard" Track 07 from the album Beyond Belief by Petra.



 

7. Dare 2b Different - DeGarmo & Key - Heat. It. Up. (1993)

track: 7 title: Dare 2b Different album: Heat. It. Up. artist: DeGarmo & Key year: 1993 source: authentic cd...



 

Live to tell by Geoff Moore

Live to tell by Geoff Moore



 

Give It Away - Michael W Smith

Give It Away - Michael W Smith - For use in public worship



 

Elevation Worship - Resurrecting [Lyrics]

Artist: Elevation Worship Song: Resurrecting (Live) Album: Here As In Heaven No Copyright Intended
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Monday, January 23, 2017

Surprising Love

One thing that still blows my mind as a Christian is God's love for us.  One of the biggest things I personally struggle with is feeling like a failure.  It's one of the places where the devil attacks me the hardest is to get me thinking I'm a failure and can't be loved by God.  Somewhere along the way in life I started to believe this lie.  I couldn't understand how a human could love me much less the God who created everything.  That's partly why I latch on so hard to Psalms 18:19 "He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me."
Maybe like me you often need reminders of God's love for you so I'm going to let his Son remind you.  Luke 12:27-32.  "Look at the lilies and how they grow.  They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon In all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.  And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you.  Why do you have so little faith?  And don't be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don't worry about such things.  These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.  Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.  So don't be afraid, little flock.  For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom."  Did you catch that last verse?  It gives our Heavenly Father great happiness to give us his Kingdom when we seek it.  I'm a parent of a dog and it gives me happiness to give Mara the best I can.  God gives to us better than any parent on the planet.  Yes I'm biased and Marion and I have some of the best parents ever but God gives better gifts.  No offense meant to our parents but it's true.  So class "for the benefit of those with flash photography" we've learned a few things.  God saves us, delights in us and receives happiness from giving us his Kingdom.


 

His Banner Over Me - Bethel Church - Jeremy Riddle




 

Your Love Never Fails - Newsboys (with lyrics)

Your Love Never Fails Writer(s): Chris McClarney, Anthony Skinner Artist: Newsboys Album: God's Not Dead ☆☆☆...



 

Kristian Stanfill 'One Thing Remains' LIVE at Passion 2016

One Thing Remains by Kristian Stanfill LIVE at Passion 2016 (((I do not own anything)))



 

Ever be - bethel church

http://www.bethel.tv/watch/2583/sunday-morning-worship/2015/06/28

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

harsh question more like redirection

I was reading in Luke 8:22-25  "22One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. 23As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.
24The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm. 25Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?”

The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!” 

and Jesus asks the disciples a question that at first seems harsh but the more I considered it the more I realized it was a redirect.  I've played a bit of role playing video games and you often get presented with choices and that's essentially what Jesus has done here.  We've got the disciples sitting in a boat in real danger and about to drown and look at what he does.  First he rebuked the storm in essence reminding them who he is. Then pop quiz "Where is your faith?"  Is it in Him because he can get you through the storms in your life.  Drugs, alcohol, government, these things aren't good choices.  The disciples were shocked as they should be but I guarantee that he had their undivided attention and sometimes God allows the storm to ask you "Where is your faith?"


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