And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you because you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 28:2 It's testimony time, so buckle up. Some of you have heard this, but most of you have not, so here we go... Let's start off by saying God is amazing. He is … Continue reading Overtaken
Samuel had to learn the voice of his God and didn’t know it initially but we are his sheep and we know his voice — the voice of a stranger we will not follow. It was during one of those moments recently, where my mouth was shut and my ears were open, that God spoke.
If you’re staring down a decision and it seems like a good idea to you, make sure it’s also a good idea to God. (It’s also a smart thing and check in to see if He hasn’t already said which direction to go — or not.) I know what you’re thinking, “Duh, that seems pretty … Continue reading It Seemed Good
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18) I don’t remember my Grandpa Clyde’s voice. I think about him often, but his voice always eludes me. Then … Continue reading He Saw the Lord
One of my favorite worship bands came out with a new album the other day. I sat there listening to it, fully enjoying what I was hearing until one song came on. As I listened I heard the phrase, “We’re waiting on you Lord.” I bristled. I fumed. I hate that statement. It’s stupid. Waiting … Continue reading Waiting On God
Let me just encourage you with this statement today: In a world filled with Sauls, be a Samuel. I’ll say it again. BE. A. SAMUEL. Samuel heard God and obeyed. Saul did what was right in his own eyes and then refused to take responsibility when he was called on it. Don’t be that guy. … Continue reading Be a Samuel
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:2) Have you ever seen a person bound up with depression receive the joy of the Holy Ghost? Have you ever seen … Continue reading Unrecognizable
There have been a great many worship songs released in recent memory that talk about the grave. So much so, that it has got me thinking periodically of the many times that I have been there. Times where I was duped and times where I willing walked back in and plunked myself down. Enough times for feelings of condemnation and great guilt to settle in. During a time of prayer I heard God whisper, “There’s no shame in the grave.”
“The soul’s safety is in its heat. Truth without enthusiasm, morality without emotion, ritual without soul, make for a church without power. Desitute of the fire, nothing else counts; possessing Fire, nothing else matters.” Samuel Chadwick
If we are going to attain the life that God wants for every believer we have to develop a virtue almost non-existent in the 21st century. Honor. Honor is key to receiving anything from God. God tells us in 1 Samuel 2:30 “But now the Lord says: ‘Far be it from me; for those who … Continue reading A Matter of Honor
Things Pondered 