Press Toward!

 “I Press Toward the mark for the Prize of the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus.”Phil. 3:13-14              

“What a day that will be when my Jesus I will see ... the words of this grand old Hymn flood my soul today as I prepare this bulletin. What a difficult year we have faced!  The Body of Christ has been separated and perhaps some may never join the Body in His House.  It seems these difficult days are very slow to get back to normal. So many changes... I’m thankful that Jesus never changes. He is ever the same, from yesterday, today, and forever! So it is time to arise from the difficulties and “Press Toward” a Spiritual Renewal!” After a year of following all the rules of our country, and hearing the fear broadcasted daily, things are slowly changing, and I mean slowly... This Message, Press Toward,” burns in my heart because, Pentecost is near! O what a day that must of been, the Power of the Holy Ghost swept through the “desiring disciples” as they were waiting for the fulfillment of Jesus Words to them! I wonder who is waiting, patiently, but full of expectation for Jesus’ to flow a fresh though their heart and soul!  We will need His Love and Strength to arise and “Press Toward the Prize!”  As we studied in the things of God’s Spirit these past four weeks, we know that His Gifts are for everyone and it was evidenced on the day of Pentecost for ... Acts 2:4 says “They were ALL filled with the Holy Ghost! There was much “Pressing” before the High Calling came to the Disciples, had they not preserved they would never have received the Powerful Anointing that came that day to humanity! We are in a “Pressing” mode – pressing to overcome the fear of our day; pressing to stand against the works of darkness; pressing to be obedient to the His Voice, and pressing to – well just overcome all the things that have transpired this past year. The Great News is this: “No weapon formed against us will prosper!” – we may be partakers of hardship, but “Our Hope is steadfast” – Jesus has never left us!   Forgetting those things which are behind – I Press Toward ....  Pressing Toward ... and Loving you, Pastor

 

Glorious Father who reins in Power and Might, we give you the Highest Praise! Tabernacle Your People today with the Power of Your Precious Holy Spirit; prepare our hearts for the remembrance of Pentecost! O Lord, answer their Prayers today, surround them with the Power of Your Presence, let Healing be their portion. For You are the One Who has given us Jesus, He has Redeemed Us and spoke Peace to our hearts! O God help us to penetrate the darkness and prepare to “Press Toward” the Power of Your Word! We ask these things in the Name of the Father, The Son, & Holy Ghost!  Amen!

The Gifts of God! Pt 4 — “Spiritual Gifts!” Mother's Day

"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is law of kindness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." Probers 31

First of all I want to greet the Mothers and wish them the Highest Blessings of the Lord!  I think of my Mother today and sense the Loss, but know her Prayers are still active for me!  Thank God for our Mothers! They are sincerely Gifts to us!  Speaking of Gifts today is the final Message of the Gifts of God. We look at the Gifts of the Spirit. In this series I had this epiphany as I read 1 Cor. 12:4-7 Here I found the Trinity of God – “Now there are Diversities of Gifts, but the same Spirit. This is the Holy Spirit!  And there are Differences of Administrations, but the same Lord. Lord is Jesus And there are Diversities of Operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. This is Father God VS7 the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”  There is so much to be said about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. With so many Churches that we have in this day, there are different teachings no doubt. I believe that the Lord nudged me for this Message with purpose – that the saints might be reminded of the Power of the Holy Ghost and the Diversities of God’s Spirit that has come into the earth through the death of Jesus. In today’s Message we will focus of the Spiritual Gifts and the moment they came into effect for the Church. The Gifts of God are for everyone, they vary, but all are given by the Same Spirit of God. If one does what seems menial in the work of the Kingdom, it is as important at any Gift in the Body of Christ for the Word says There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 1 Cor 12:5; As we read the Scriptures, it continues to say it is the ‘same’ Spirit all in all. The heart of this Message is “that no one come behind in the Gifts of God!”  As the Testimony of Christ is confirmed in you, you are a witness of God’s great Gift of Salvation! We are admonished to be zealous of Spiritual Gifts and seek they we may excel and edify the Church, that is encourage one another!  Loving You, Pastor

                                               

Heavenly Father we come with hearts full of thanksgiving for our Mothers; we ask for abundant Blessings to be poured out upon them. They are a Special Gift to us!    We are grateful for all the Gifts you have prepared for Your People. We desire to walk in Your Presence and be a willing vessel for You to use. Bless your People today as they have come into Your House and assembled together. You know the needs in our hearts this day, and we know You are sufficient for day! May Your people feel refreshed in You, as they go their way today, experiencing the Gifts You have given to us. May we Operate in Your Plan, Administrate in Your Will and always be found in walking in the presence of Your Powerful Holy Spirit.  We ask these things in the Name of the Father, His Son and the Precious Holy Ghost.  Amen

Diversities of Gifts

“Now there are Diversities of Gifts, but the same Spirit. But the manifestation of the Spirit is Given to every man to profit withal.”

Perhaps you may have been nudged in the past by a well-meaning friend to be used of the Lord in His Gifts. There are many Gifts that God has given to the Body of Christ. Perhaps you will find a specific Gift that touches your heart in these Messages and you will welcome the opportunity to use that Gift for the Glory of the Lord. As we move into the 12^th Chapter of 1 Cor. There God nudges the Apostle Paul to elaborate on the Gifts that He has given to the Church. All the Gifts come from God and are for His People, the Born Again Believers! Consider the Scriptures in your future devotions: 1Cor. 12; Rom. 12: Col. 1:10-12 – it is somewhat mind boggling as you read and reread these Passages of Scriptures for we hear there are Administrations, Operations, and Spiritual Gifts; all these of the same Spirit of God and in most cases are for the edifying of the Church. The Scripture calls them “Diversities of Gifts!” Diverse means Varity, a range of different things. We are living in a season of Diversities. Humanity seems to believe that they can do whatever they desire without any regard to the Commandments of God... It is a season of change, a huge opportunity to Fight the Good Fight of Faith! – Changes in Church schedules, Changes in the Revisions of God’s Word – even changes going on in the flesh: I’m not like God created me, I think I’ll change my gender. I’m resigned to say Christian Life has been so changed to be comfortable that there is little ‘fire & damnation” of the past. Jer. 50:20 declares “There is the sound of Battle in the land!” It is a war against the Holiness of God, the reverence of His Unchangeable Word: The forsaking of assembling together. The hour is upon us to increase in Spiritual Matters! Why? “That we might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the Knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to His Glorious Power, unto all patience and Longsuffering with Joyfulness;” As we increase, let us walk in the Diversities of God’s Great Gifts; the path of slumber and ‘at ease’ will not work ...We must be diligent to seek the Power of the many Gifts that God has given to us. O God, May we be alert in this hour-awaken to the Diversities of the Spirit of God! I hear this deep in my soul “Stir up the Gift of God!” it is mandatory for the days ahead! Let us Desire God’s Gifts! Loving you, Pastor  

The Benediction — Heavenly Father, You our God, and we come to you in Jesus Great Name, a Name above all names! We thank You for the many Gifts You have given to us! Spiritual Gifts, Operations and Administrations of Gifts! Come Lord Jesus and evade our hearts and our lives that we might be a greater warrior for You in this great hour of devastation. O Holy Spirit of God, touch Your Church one more time with the Power of Your Anointing that the Church of the Living God will arise with Healing for all mankind! We give You the Highest Praise for You are a Powerful leader in our life. Nudge us with a fresh touch of Your Glory and Power. Surround our families and loved ones with Your Grace and draw them unto Yourself in Salvation Power.  We ask these things in the Name of our Father, His Loving Son, and the Precious Holy Ghost!  Amen