Ordeal (1 Peter 4:12-13)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “ordeal.” Isn’t it crazy how God likes to test us? I mean, sometimes I am doing just fine in this Xtian life and the Lord comes along and has the nerve to stretch me beyond what I believe it possible ☺ Even back in the old days God wanted to keep his peeps ready for the stuff they would have to face because of their choice to be a Believer.

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”

~1 Pet. 4:12-13

Here’s my question: are you surprised at the stuff that you have to deal with concerning your Xian life? Think about it… the Enemy would love for you to slip up and do stuff that makes both you and God look bad. I know that I mess up with this all the time. Whether I treat someone poorly, or if I just downright do something stupid. And of course I look back at it and think, “What the heck were you thinking???” So, don't give the bad guys a foothold! You are a creation of the Most High Creator... My prayer is that you rejoice in the fact that God in nowhere being done with you. Live today and let God reveal his glory through your relationship with him through JC.

Praying for you,

mo

Serry (Matthew 13:1-3)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is “serry.” When JC used to roll around it was difficult for him to get some alone time. Why is this… because even if he snuck away by himself or with his disciples, peeps would inevitably begin to serry, or a come together in a great crowd. That was the life of our Savior. Could you imagine having to be on your A-game all the time… that was JC!

“That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables…”

~Matt. 13:1-3

My question is: are you the kind of example daily for others who come into contact with you? In such a small world today with social media and mad technology… are you giving peeps a reason to love JC? My prayer is that you realize that as a Christian the microscope is always on you. There is always someone looking at you. We must always be ready for the serry.

Praying for you,

mo

Possibility (1 Corinthians 9:22)

Good morning all,

The word of the day is “possibility.” With a morning off and all to yourselves… whatever are you going to do??? I hope that most of you are still sleeping. I love thinking about the possibilities that God has put in front of us. I love reading stuff rom the Apostle Paul because he maximized his possibilities with Kingdom work. He was always passionate about God’s ministry, looking to bless others and bring as many as possible to the Lord’s house…

“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.”

1 Cor. 9:22

The cool thing about being a Christian is that you are given those possibilities from God to further the kingdom. My question for you is: Are you using the situations and circumstances that God has given you to add value to God’s family? I know that you have tons of stuff that continually pulls at you for you time and energy. I pray today that God directs your energy to align with his will for you. Each of you have the possibilities waiting… you just need to be ready to respond.

Praying for you,

mo