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We Are For His Purposes

6/30/2016

Hello Church,
   In Romans, chapter 8, verse 28 is a very familiar Scripture that says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
   God has a “purpose” for you and me. We were not created to take up space – you have a purpose – you are God’s workmanship, God’s product, God’s fabric – God created you as a benefit to others. So what is God’s purpose for you and I?
  1. Purpose to be people of worship – worship is reverence, it’s a kiss (like a dog licking his master’s
    hand). There are some people who are looking for God, BUT if you and I worship Him, He
    looks for us.
  2. Purpose to be people of the Word – there’s a caution to knowing the Word and it’s this – you and I are
      not to just know the Word, BUT know the God of the Word.
  3.Purpose to be people of evangelism – God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that none
     should perish, but have everlasting life. How can you and I show the love of God, the mercy of God, the
      forgiveness of God? We can’t tell anyone about a Jesus we don’t know.
  4. Purpose to be people of prayer & fasting – Jesus said that they are some things that only come out by
      prayer and fasting. You and I, let’s be people that don’t talk about our mountains (problems), BUT
      speak to our mountains.
  5. Purpose to be people of blessings – Jesus said to give and t shall be given unto you, good measure,
      pressed down, shaken together, and running over – for with the same measure you give out, that’s the
     measure that will be given back to you.

   Church – God spoke to Moses saying, “But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you and that My name declared in all the earth.” (Ex. 9:16) You and I are here for such a time as this. You’re the voice that needs to be heard – you have what others are looking for. Be blessed and be a blessing.

P. Tom

Christlike Compassion

6/14/2016

Hello Church,
   Matt. 14:13-14 “When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by
    Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
        And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick."

   We see here that when Jesus heard about the death of John the Baptist, He wanted to get alone and be by Himself, but when the people knew where he went, they followed Him. All of us know what has happen in Orlando Florida this past weekend with shooting deaths of 50 people and over 40 people injured. If you were like me, when you heard about it, you felt sicken and wanted some time alone to gather your thoughts. BUT we, as Christians don’t always have the luxury of doing that. There are people who are looking for answers to why did this happen and what should be done and what is the Church’s response.
   The response that you and I should have is that there were American citizens who were attacked by Islamic terrorism that resulted in the death of Americans. This is an opportunity for the Church of Jesus to rise to the front and show what it is to be like Jesus. Even a Chick-fil-a open up on a Sunday in Orlando to give food to those who were in line giving blood for the victims of the attack (and many thought that Chick-fil-a was a hate organization because of their stand on traditional marriage).
   We, as the Body of Christ can show and be moved with compassion just like Jesus was moved with compassion for those who are hurting. We can demonstrate Christlikeness without being judgmental, because it’s the god of this world that has blinded their minds from receiving the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we can present the real truth of how Jesus can still deliver from sin.
   Be strong and of a good courage, God will use you in this time.

P. Tom

FIGHT ON, KEEP PRESSING IN – BELIEVE IN THE WORD OF GOD

6/7/2016

Hello Church,
   In the Book of James, chapter 5, it tells of how “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours.” Elijah was a man with like passions like you and me, he wasn’t a super-hero, he was an ordinary man, BUT he was a man of FAITH.
   What are the qualities of a faithful man or woman of God? We can see from Elijah some of those qualities.
   1. A man and woman of FAITH HEARS AND SEES WHAT THE WORLD CANNOT HEAR AND SEE – In First Kings, chapter 18, Elijah says to Ahab, “there is a sound of abundance of rain.” When you look around there wasn’t any sign of rain in the sky, there wasn’t any clouds, no thunder, no lighting, BUT Elijah knew that God would keep His Word. The Word of God says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says” – too many times we’re hearing what the world is saying and not what God is saying.
   2. Men and women of FAITH IS STRONG WHEN THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF THE ANSWER – When Elijah sent his servant up to the top of the hill, the servant came back with “there is nothing is the sky.” Men & women of faith keep going when everyone else has already given up. Men & women of faith have endurance, determination and steadfastness. Their motto is “IF GOD SAID IT, HE WILL DO IT.”
   3. Man and women of FAITH BELIEVES FOR THE BIG WHEN IT SEES THE LITTLE – Eventually there appeared a cloud in the sky as big as a hand and Elijah told Ahab to “prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.” Elijah knew that the cloud was the beginning of a rainstorm, a downpour.
   Church – at the first sign of victory, don’t start your victory dance just yet, don’t stop, don’t retreat and don’t back up – that first sign is a sign that the battle is turning and the devil is on the run – KEEP PRESSING IN.
   Elijah out ran Ahab’s chariot. Elijah never gave up. He started with nothing, and he kept praying and believing until he saw the hand size cloud. Elijah experienced the victory because he endured the test of faith – HE DIDN’T GIVE UP.
   Church – God sees you outrunning the chariots of the enemy – God’s hand is on you – you are walking in abundance – you are walking in victory, overcoming power – FIGHT ON, KEEP PRESSING IN – BELIEVE IN THE WORD OF GOD.

P. Tom

Mark

6/2/2016

Hello Church,
   In the Book of Ruth, chapter 3, verses 3 and 4 tells the story of Naomi telling Ruth what to do with Boaz.
     Ruth 3:3-4 “Therefore wash yourself and anoint yourself, put on your best garment and go down to the threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.
            Then it shall be, when he lies down, that you shall notice (mark, be aware of) the place where he lies; and you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lie down; and he will tell you what you should do.”

   Every one of us have places and events in our lives that are “marked.” These marked places stand out in time, they are moments that are etched in our memories. You and I have to prepare ourselves for all that God has for us. God is pouring out His Spirit in places where He is welcome, hungered and thirsted for. Let get ready and stay ready and help someone else to get ready.
   You and I are to “WASH OURSELVES.” (Ruth 3:3) How are we to wash ourselves? We wash ourselves by getting into the Word of God. It’s the Word that cleanses.
   You and I are to “ANOINT OURSELVES.” (v.3) You and I are to be filled with the Holy Spirit. When we’re full of the Holy Spirit, we are prepared to be spilled out on others. We can only give what we have. If we don’t have it, we can’t give it.
   You and I are to “PUT ON OUR BEST GARMENT.” (v.3) Isaiah said that God has given us the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. The garment of praise is joy – the joy of the Lord is our strength. When there is no joy in God’s House, people seek it from others places. Let’s get back our joy in the Holy Spirit.
   You and I are to “GET DOWN TO THE FLOOR.” (v.3) We are to humble ourselves. God resist the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Go down to the place where God is the one who lifts you up.
   You and I are to “MARK THE PLACE.” (v.4) Find the place where God has established His Throne, His presence. Get into the presence of God and soak it up until you can soak no more. It’s in that place that God will tell you and I what to do.
   God is still looking to mark some places. God is still looking to mark some people. God is saying, “This one is mine.”

P. Tom

We Are For His Purposes

Christlike Compassion

FIGHT ON, KEEP PRESSING IN – BELIEVE IN THE WORD OF GOD

Mark

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