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Not Me, WE!

joe March 2, 2008 Church, Faith, General

Thanks to Pastor Dave for this morning’s message from Nehemiah. The rebuilding of the wall was a “We the People” moment in history. Found this a fresh new way to look at what was going on in this book. Reading through chapter one, it is clear that Nehemiah had an “in” with the king. Will do some more checking (on my own) to discover how he was able to get so close to him. Take note in 2:4, that when the king asked “What do you want”, Nehemiah’s first thought was to pray.

That is something that most people I know (including myself) have a hard time doing. Whether it’s a quick call on God or a long “down on your knees” session, we have a ready answer for those who ask. Maybe the missing prayer is why we either get something we didn’t expect, or what we ask for doesn’t satisfy. Let me mull that over for a little while longer.

Just Surfin’ Away

joe February 29, 2008 Church, General

You know how it is – you go to one web site and see an interesting link and click on it. From there you find other links, and on and on. Well, that happened to me this morning (again), but what I found is worth sharing. You will love the cartoons on Reverend Fun. This site was a link off of Gospel.com, and it really helped to brighten my morning. If you could look outside and see the fog, you might understand a little better. If I did not know better, I would think that it might snow later. Strange how the changes in the sky make you think about different kinds of weather. It just "feels" like snow, even though it is not cold enough.Now that I have finished 2 Peter, will have to find another one of the 66 books to read. Peter did end by saying again "grow in grace and knowledge" so that you can know the difference between truth and falsehood. Read a little every day, and let it sink in – read it over and over just so it sinks in. Check out 2 Peter 3:16…

Monday, Monday

joe February 25, 2008 Church, Faith

Forgot to mention yesterday’s message on the “Supernatural”. This was about the Holy Spirit and His role in our lives. David pointed out that He guides, empowers and transforms us. Never had thought that much about how long the disciples waited for the “Comforter”. When Pastor David said “three weeks,” it brought new meaning. They went and waited – no air conditioning or cold drinks. No fancy hotel or restaurant – just waiting for the “one” Jesus said would come to help them. Maybe that’s where the phrase “waiting on the Lord” needs to point us. Wait expectantly for what He will deliver, not what you can produce. “It’s not about me getting more of the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit getting more of me.