Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
About Waiting...
I don't know what it is about waiting. It is the hardest thing in life to do. We see it all throughout the Bible and it hasn't become any easier for us in today's world either. I know there are many things we can do during times of waiting that are beneficial but I want to share just a few things that the Lord has been showing me during my study of Philippians that has encouraged me during our time of waiting.
1) We have been given the privileges of TRUSTING in the Lord and also SUFFERING for Him, so no matter where in life we are we know that we will suffer some of the time. Waiting often seems like those times of suffering but it is then God is building within us.
2) We must live a life worthy of the good news about Christ. This does NOT mean that we must be perfect, as Christ was, but does mean we must live expectantly and hopeful that God who began the good work in us will see it through until Christ's return. God IS working within our lives with His providence and during times of waiting we are stretched in our faith.
3) Be a great friend to someone else to help take the burden of yourself away. Timothy was that kind of friend to Paul. When we begin to focus on being a friend and help to someone else we are able to pour into them and at the same time it fills us back up as we give. When we worry about ourselves alone it only drains us without the refilling we need. Be a friend like no other to someone.
~Pastor Clint
1) We have been given the privileges of TRUSTING in the Lord and also SUFFERING for Him, so no matter where in life we are we know that we will suffer some of the time. Waiting often seems like those times of suffering but it is then God is building within us.
2) We must live a life worthy of the good news about Christ. This does NOT mean that we must be perfect, as Christ was, but does mean we must live expectantly and hopeful that God who began the good work in us will see it through until Christ's return. God IS working within our lives with His providence and during times of waiting we are stretched in our faith.
3) Be a great friend to someone else to help take the burden of yourself away. Timothy was that kind of friend to Paul. When we begin to focus on being a friend and help to someone else we are able to pour into them and at the same time it fills us back up as we give. When we worry about ourselves alone it only drains us without the refilling we need. Be a friend like no other to someone.
~Pastor Clint
Friday, May 15, 2009
Nothing Impossible
In Joshua 10:12-14 is the story of the nation of Israel defeating the Amorites. Really it was more like God defeating them, but then again that's always the story for those who serve God. We don't deserve the credit in our victories, we should always give the credit to God who win's all of our battles for us. God stopped the sun on this paticular day for the Israelites and gave them the time needed to win a victory over the Amorites. Joshua's prayer was bold, he asked God to stop the sun to provide the victory for them. God listened and did so for them.
When was the last time we prayed a bold prayer like that? Maybe not for the sun to be stopped but for something of great magnitude in our lives? What about a marriage to be reconciled? What about a healing that can only come through God? What about salvation for our friends and family members who seem to not care at all about God? What will your bold prayer be??
~Pastor Clint
When was the last time we prayed a bold prayer like that? Maybe not for the sun to be stopped but for something of great magnitude in our lives? What about a marriage to be reconciled? What about a healing that can only come through God? What about salvation for our friends and family members who seem to not care at all about God? What will your bold prayer be??
~Pastor Clint
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sharing in the ministry
Paul writes to the Philippian church in verses 3-14 to tell them how great it is for him to have them sharing in the ministry. He loves them and wants to let them know just what they mean to him. Too often we don't do the same. We push and push to have others sign up for things or to help out with things but never allow them to see just how much we appreciate them and their service. I love many in my life and am making a decision today to let them know more often just how thankful I am to them. Today, if you read this and share in the ministry with me, know that I appreciate you and am thankful for all you do. Be blessed today and continue to share the work and spread the Good News like the Philippians and Paul did together.
~Pastor Clint
~Pastor Clint
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