Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Arise God!
Now arise Lord God and come to your resting place... 2 Chronicles 6:41
When Solomon finished his prayer to dedicate the temple he called out for God to come. We are called to be God's temple in life today. Don't we also need a prayer of dedication? Can God come and find a place to rest in our lives? It will be worth everything to have him answer in the same way he answered Solomon's prayer. First the fire came down and consumed the sacrifice that was prepared. That means God's acceptance of the sacrifice of Jesus for us! Next, God's amazing presence entered into the temple with so much power that the priests had to stop everything and just worship God. Let's be honest. When was the last time any of us had to stop everything we were doing and stand back in astonishment and Holy awe because God's presence was so real? The greatest goal of our Christian life is suddenly reached when we find ourselves sitting at the feet of Jesus. True worship is when Jesus comes and we don't ever want Him to leave. Chains are broken, lives are transformed and commitments are made that will change the future of nations. Arise God and enter into your rest in me!
When Solomon finished his prayer to dedicate the temple he called out for God to come. We are called to be God's temple in life today. Don't we also need a prayer of dedication? Can God come and find a place to rest in our lives? It will be worth everything to have him answer in the same way he answered Solomon's prayer. First the fire came down and consumed the sacrifice that was prepared. That means God's acceptance of the sacrifice of Jesus for us! Next, God's amazing presence entered into the temple with so much power that the priests had to stop everything and just worship God. Let's be honest. When was the last time any of us had to stop everything we were doing and stand back in astonishment and Holy awe because God's presence was so real? The greatest goal of our Christian life is suddenly reached when we find ourselves sitting at the feet of Jesus. True worship is when Jesus comes and we don't ever want Him to leave. Chains are broken, lives are transformed and commitments are made that will change the future of nations. Arise God and enter into your rest in me!Thursday, August 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
God's Greatest Miracle
The church of Jesus has come through persecution, criticism, divisions as well as the sins and failures of both leaders and followers. She has continued through twenty centuries in the face of doubts, anxieties, opposition and temptation.
There is no army that can conquer her, no dictator who can crush her, no law that can banish her and no power that can separate her from the love of Christ. She is His bride, His greatest passion and His companion forever. Jesus waits holding open the door of eternity, watching her with expectation, for the moment when she will come to be with Him.
The greatest miracle was not bread multiplied or water walked on. It was neither the healing of the sick, nor turning water to wine. The death and resurrection of our Lord was only the beginning of His plan. Through the cross and up from the grave He came, giving His life for us to be His church. That is God's greatest miracle of all!!
There is no army that can conquer her, no dictator who can crush her, no law that can banish her and no power that can separate her from the love of Christ. She is His bride, His greatest passion and His companion forever. Jesus waits holding open the door of eternity, watching her with expectation, for the moment when she will come to be with Him.
The greatest miracle was not bread multiplied or water walked on. It was neither the healing of the sick, nor turning water to wine. The death and resurrection of our Lord was only the beginning of His plan. Through the cross and up from the grave He came, giving His life for us to be His church. That is God's greatest miracle of all!!Sunday, August 14, 2011
Quietness in the Soul
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Pure Hearts
No one drove their new car to the church; or in fact any car at all. There were no air conditioners humming quietly in the background or colored lighting to focus on the platform. A single wire brought electricity to this mountain top church so that a microphone could function. And God came near.
God loves to come and fill hearts that are open and longing only for him. How often do we substitute His Holy moment of worship for sweet feelings in a pretty place with pretty music? We sing about God's love, power and majesty, but because our hearts have mixed motives our words fall to the ground. God's Spirit is calling us, but we are too busy with our own desires to hear Him. How He is longing to draw us into His Holy place, while we sit outside of His presence, so perfectly content with our positions, possessions and power. God's heart is drawn to us only when we come like children and look to Him with pure hearts. Then He comes in purity, true sweetness and power. What a wonderful God we serve!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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