My Church is my Gift!

I am surrounded with many talented, hard working people. Last night as I watched the church Christmas program I laughed, cried, shouted and was just filled with pride and joy. The children seemed to shine with excitement and enthusiasm as they sang. The praise team read scripture and lifted us to heaven singing the story of Jesus from Bethlehem to the Rapture of His Church. Christ was truly exalted and our hearts were filled to overflowing. Just a simple country church where people love God.......and each other......And I have the honor to be the Pastor.......I am blessed.

S.O.A.P.

12-22-2014    Mark 14:32-42

S.       32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

O.      The disciples keep falling asleep as Jesus is praying in the Garden of Gethsemane.

A.      Staying awake and alert is my responsibility when it comes to spiritual matters. The weakness of my flesh is a difficult obstacle to deal with. God gives the Holy Ghost infilling to aid me in overcoming my flesh. I will rely on the Holy Ghost and respond to his direction and guidance.  

P.       Father; I surrender my will, heart and body to you. Baptize me with a fresh filling today…….that I may watch…..and not sleep. Amen.