Will we survive the cut?

15 Then I said,
“Lord, you know what’s happening to me. Please step in and help me. Punish my persecutors! Please give me time; don’t let me die young. It’s for your sake that I am suffering. 16 When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies. 17 I never joined the people in their merry feasts. I sat alone because your hand was on me. I was filled with indignation at their sins. 18 Why then does my suffering continue? Why is my wound so incurable? Your help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry.”

Seems as though Jeremiah was COMPLAINING to God. Check this out Jeremiah wasn't getting things His Way and he was mad with God. He thought he was living the way he was supposed to. But he was surprised to hear His Father in Heaven respond vy saying thiws

“If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not let them influence you! 20 They will fight against you like an attacking army, but I will make you as secure as a fortified wall of bronze. They will not conquer you, for I am with you to protect and rescue you. I, the Lord, have spoken! 21 Yes, I will certainly keep you safe from these wicked men. I will rescue you from their cruel hands.”

WOW Could't God told him to repent.... God did What?!? Now is the Time to do a gut check. Where do you stand with God and how is your relationship? God said do not be influenced by other people but instead you are to be the one influencing If today was the day Will you survive the cut?


For the King

CHURCH

If we are going to see our church change we will have to grasp these 4 concepts

#1 As a Church we have to realize: we are going to wander for a while because of our sin and taking our eyes off the vision.
#2 As a Church we have to realize: God did not call us just to pray for people but to reach out to them with and through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
#3 As a Church we have to realize: Faithless people go unnoticed but faithful people leave a legacy.
#4 As a Church we have to realize: we need to stop helping people feel comfortable and start helping people change their lives.

How do we do it??????????

Become Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-14 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Salt preserves and light dispels darkness

Become Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Attack war within the church with peace

Become Uncomfortable
Matthew 16:17-20 17. Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." 20. Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
God reveals things to us and moves best in our lives when we are uncomfortable

Become a unit
Hebrews 10:22-25 22. let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Become one, challenge each other, encourage each other, and enjoy the journey!

WOW!!!!

I was reading this morning and I came across this "in a sense none of us who live in the so-called English-speaking world actually speak English. Rather, we all speak the form of English spoken by people around us -- people in our time and locale." I can't get this out my head. I talked about something similar with Kenneth the other day concerning how we are raised and taught different standards and beliefs in today's churches. I talked to the congregation on Sunday morning about how in different countries people are so open to Christianity because they are hungry for something to release them from their bondage or poverty. So in a sense are we living in so called movement of God and not living our lives in glory to our God? But rather have we conformed ourselves to what we see in our present time and locale? WOW I believe that God is preparing an army, I don't know about you, I want to be on the front lines getting dirty and fighting for the glory of my King, Jesus Christ. I do not want to become lazy, comfortable, or conform to what I see around me. I want to separate myself and conform to my Rock, my Strong Tower. God if you have to break me apart and put me back together, break me now! I don't want to be caught up in this world but rather I want to be caught up with wings like eagles so I can catch a glimpse of your point of view. Oh God, my desire is to please You and You alone!!!!!!

It's Time for a Revolution!!!!

Wow!!! I just got done filling in my new calender for January. When I look at it my mind says "No way" but my heart says "OH YEAH!" Jesus says, "My nourishment comes from doing the will of God." I am sooooo thankful that God provides when you are in need. He knows where to put you when you need to be there. He also knows how long to keep you where your at until you are ready for the next step. One of the hardest things I have ever had to do is to submit to God's timing instead of my own. God thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am ready for a change like never before in my life. Spiritually and physically I give my life to you God. I believe that God has something unexplainable for us in the year 2009. It's time for a REVOLUTION. Jesus Bring it on. Who is with me????????