Culture Shift?

How many times do events happen before they become a part of the culture? These rioters around the country don't seem to realize that they are building a culture of destruction that will condemn their race for generations to come. All thru history when a group of people establish this type of culture the surrounding peoples have wiped them out. I hope they wake up and see the error of their actions before it's too late. Even if they don't go to jail they will "reap what they sow". That my friend is how the story will end.

S.O.A.P.

4-29-2015           Luke 1:1-4

S.       1Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

O.      Luke greets Theophilus and explains his reason for this letter.

A.      It is good to explain our reasons for serving the Lord. By this method we can spread our faith and keep the standards high. In sharing our testimony we also will find common ground, and even error, that can be addressed. We are all in this fight together.

P.       Father; Grant me courage to speak of your wonderful works. Direct me to the ones that I should speak to today and fill my heart with your words. Amen. 

4-30-2015      Luke 1:5-13

S.       5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.8And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,9According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.10And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

O.      An angel comes to announce the birth of John to Zacharias.

A.      One thing about the birth of John the Baptist was medically impossible: Zacharias and Elizabeth were too old to have children. This was set aside because of faith and faithfulness. When faith and faithfulness are put together anything can happen. I know that I have been faithful, always. I just need more faith……and……”faith comes by hearing, and, hearing comes by the Word of God”.

     P.       Father; Increase my faith, teach me faith and help me speak your Word IN FAITH! Amen. 

Christ-Like --- WOW --- Novel Idea!

When will Christians stop acting like satan? We need to start over on this Holy Road and remember the way Jesus lived and how he treated people. Pray for our enemy, heap coals of fire (love) on their heads and do them no harm. Christian......Christ-like......NOT; devouring, selfish, mean, etc. etc.

9-23-2014      Mark 3:1-3

S.       1 And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

O.      People are watching Jesus and looking for some fault or sin (Judging Him).

A.      I will also watch Jesus, not to Judge him, but to learn his ways, his love and his personality.

P.       Father; open my eyes that I may see and understand the ways and ministry of Jesus. Help me to become more like him every day. Amen.

9-24-2014      Mark 3:4-5

S.       4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

O.      Jesus asks: when is it right to do good deeds? He is angry over the un-caring attitude of this group. Then Jesus heals a man with a withered hand.

A.      I must never become hard-hearted or legalistic when it comes to the blessings of God. I should desire blessings and miracles for those around me regardless of the traditions of this world.

P.       Father; create in me a heart of compassion for hurting people and guide that heart by your Spirit rather than by my feeble mind. I submit myself to do your will. Amen.    

Trouble Makers

Stop that! My grandchild must think that is his name. Every few seconds....stop that....stop that....poor child stays in trouble. I wish God would yell at us some time. We seem to go about our way as if nothing matters, doing just what we want to do even when we know it's wrong. Why are we so stubborn? 

9-13-2014      Mark 1:35

S.       35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

O.      Jesus, a praying man.

A.      I shall be a praying man.

P.       Father; Jesus walked on this earth as a man to be my example. His life was filled with prayer and supplication. Hear my prayer today Father God and help me to be like Jesus. Forgive my sin, fill me with your Spirit, heal my body and cleanse my mind of all unclean thoughts. Amen.