All paths lead to God?
I hear that quite a lot these days, even from some that claim to preach the Gospel of Christ.
Jesus laid claim that He was the way – the only way to the Father and that no one would make it to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6) Continue reading
Holy Spirit
Do not quench the Spirit
When you listen to the Holy Spirit you will find it in conflict with your carnal side – your worldly side.
The Holy Spirit will lead you to do things that your natural being will not be comfortable with.
The Book of Acts is filled of the accounts of the early church under the direction of the Holy Spirit.
The first encounter leads bystanders to believe that the church is a bunch of drunks.
That did not stop the spread of the Gospel or the salvation of thousands.
Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thess 5:19
I have! I recounted a story from years ago in which I felt led to help an elderly man and his wife sing. He was really struggling that evening. The Holy Spirit told me to go and stand with them and sing.
I quenched it. I justified it. I sat there.
That man died the very next day.
I don’t know if my helping them sing would have spared his life but it would have shown both of them that I cared and loved them.
When you quench (extinguish or put out) the Holy Spirit – it doesn’t just affect you but those around you!
Don’t be like me and fight Him. You will never get that opportunity again.
Abba, I am still convicted by that night and ask Your forgiveness. I forgive myself for my shortcoming and I learn from it. I will strive to listen to You. In Jesus name, YES&AMEN
Cleanse the Temple
John 2:16 And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” Continue reading
Let Him raise you up!
John 2:19 Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” Continue reading
Open my heart
Acts 16:14 The Lord opened her heart…
A closed heart.
A closed mind.
Closed eyes.
God cannot do much with an attitude like that. That person has already said no! That person has shut God out.
What an awesome experience and feeling when you allow Jesus to open your heart.
God will flow into your life; He will change everything.
He makes all things new!
God can use the open heart – the heart that loves Him and desires more from Him.
The open heart seeks to do the Father’s will.
The open heart has compassion.
The open heart is merciful.
The open heart is forgiving.
The open heart sees God.
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You, I want to see You
To see You high and lifted up
Shinin’ in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing, “Holy, holy, holy”
Abba, open my heart more to you! YES&AMEN
What God has done!
Ps 78:11 They forgot what He had done—the great wonders he had shown them,
What has God done for you in the past? Continue reading
Who is Jesus to you?
Mark 8:29 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?”
Who is Jesus to you? Continue reading
A New Beginning
Gen 8:18 So Noah, his wife, and his sons and their wives left the boat.
It was a new beginning for mankind. The old world was washed away and a fresh new start was ahead for Noah’s family.
One of the first things he did was build an altar and worship God. Continue reading
The Reality is…
Well what is on the news this morning.
Reality!
It seems one of the top stories is about Phil Robertson. Continue reading
Full Potential – Fulfill Your Life in Christ
Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 