The Almighty is the God who is enough! He is more than sufficient to meet any need. He is power and provision. In great compassion, He sustains, nourishes and protects me. He takes my weakness and gives me strength. He takes my inadequate resources and in His sufficiency uses them for His great and powerful purposes.
As leaders, of churches, groups, businesses and families, responsible workers, diligent students, busy Mums, I believe there is also a call to us to do the very same thing. God is calling us to “ … be there … “, with Him, on the mountain. On the mountain, away from distractions, away from the mundane of life, up with The Lord.
Now, “Brief Word” goes into more that 40 nations of the world. People from many different stations in life and callings and cultures receive it. Working men and women, mothers, pastors, evangelists, retired, people faithfully serving the King and His Kingdom in various roles.
I was struck by an amazing truth! When you’re not well, but (well enough to) get up and get dressed, you do feel better. How much more, when we get up, and no matter how we’re feeling, dress ourselves with God’s presence and dress ourselves with His Word! What a difference that makes!
Are there things in our lives which we do, things that we know God has led us into, and which proved fruitful and productive for that time, but which are now not working? Has some plan, process, or program had its day, and its season is now over? Is there a change God would bring to us to move us on to the next phase of life?
Habits can make or break us. I’m sure there are those we know of who’s lives have been ruined by bad habits. Conversely, there are those we may look up to and admire for their success and blessing they’re experiencing and how well they’ve done in life, which they would say are simply the result of their habits.
Serving and ministering to the hungry, the thirsty, the lonely, those lacking clothes, the sick and those in prison, is actually ministering to Jesus! What a thought!
We’re walking through life, bearing life’s burdens, doing our best, and it seems like we’re on our own. The stuff that has been going on in our life is “obvious” to us. It even seems God is not with us. However...
Sometimes life is tough. Sometimes the bills don’t get paid. Sometimes sickness weakens and debilitates us. Sometimes our hopes are dashed. Sometimes our dreams don’t happen as planned. Sometimes we just don’t know what is going on. Sometimes life just sucks.
After all the years I have celebrated Christmas since I was born again, I think it always moves me in a special way. The power of the message of this time of year always seems to touch me deeply. I always pass through the Christmas season having thought deeply about God loving me...
