Pastor Joey

Passing On ? ?

2009-11-10T19:23:00.008-05:00

Reading from Nov. 11, 2009

Psalm 122; 1 Corinthians 9-11

As I was reading through Psalm 122 and I Cor. 9-11

A phrase out of I Cor. 11:2 caught my eye
I Cor. 11:2 reads "I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teachings, just as I passed them on to you.

The phrase that caused me to stop and think was
"... just as I passed them on to you."

In light of this verse and more specifically this phrase
several questions popped in my mind

I hope you will take time to think through these questions

QUESTION #1:
Who are you passing the Christ-like life onto?
My first thought goes to my 4 girls
that I have the privilege to share life with
each and every day

QUESTION #2:
What is it exactly that you are passing on?
I don't know about you
BUT I soooooo desire
to be more and more like Jesus each and everyday
for their sake

Taking into account that we are not perfect
and will not be on this side of Eternity

Consider also these questions:

R U sure that you are passing on an accurate picture of Jesus
or
Is it DISTORTED?

What are you doing
to ensure
that it is the most accurate
picture of Jesus that it can be?

Remember

Especially in the case of people that are younger (In age or the faith)
Those individuals that look up to you
Are very impressionable

I'm sure you already know all of this
BUT
A necessary reminder is . . .

These people catch more of who you are
by the way you
actually
live out
your life
day by day

so much more than

What you say and teach

So

R U passing on Jesus

to anybody?
If so

R U passing on JESUS

??

U Love . . . U Grow Up . . .

2009-11-09T20:11:00.005-05:00

Reading from Nov. 10, 2009
Job 35-36; I Cor. 7-8

As I was reading today I Cor. 8 stuck out
My Life Application Study Bible added this commentary

Stronger Believer . . . Don't be proud of your maturity; don't flaunt your freedom. Act in love so you do not cause a weaker believer to stumble.

Weaker Believer . . . Although you may not feel the same freedom in some areas as in others, take your time, pray to God, but do not force others to adhere to your stipulations. You would hinder other believers by making up rules and standards for how everyone ought to behave. Make sure your convictions are based on God's Word and are not simply an expression of your opinions.

Pastors and Leaders . . . Teach correctly from God's Word, helping Christians to understand what is right and wrong in God's eyes and to see that they can have varied opinions on other issues and still be unified. Don't allow potential problems to get out of hand, causing splits and divisions.

Paul advises those who are more mature in the faith about how they must care about their brothers and sisters in Christ who have more tender consciences; those "weaker' brothers and sisters are advised concerning their growth; and pastors and leaders are instructed on how to deal with the conflicts that easily could arise between these groups.

Stronger Believer . . . U Love . . .
Weaker Believers . . . U Grow Up . . .
Pastor and Leaders . . . U, well u know what to do . . . right?

Basically

we
need
2
ALL

L
O
V
E

as
we
R
Growing
N
Christ

Enjoy Your Day

What's My Next Step?

2009-11-03T20:33:00.005-05:00

Reading from Nov. 4, 2009

Job 26-27; Mark 15-16
As I was reading through Mark 15
The very first verse caught my attention
More Specifically the phrase
The religious leaders - met to discuss their next step

I realize that this passage has a certain context

However

The thing that grabbed me was their intentionality

"They met to discuss their next step"

When it comes to you
&
your next step

Your Health - Physically; Mentally; Spiritually
Your Relationships - Spouse; Kids; Parents; Siblings
Your Finances
Your Dreams
Your __________

Have you met with The Lord
and asked Him
for His next step
for you in any of these areas?

If not, why not?

If so, what did He say?
If so, are you
following through
on what He said?

If not, what is holding you back?

Your Heavenly Father
Knows you
&
He Knows what your next step should be

Why not ask Him?
It's as simple as this

Father, what's my next step?

Wasn't that easy?

So, what did He say?

Look forward to hearing what Dad had to say to you

Only When

2009-11-02T18:53:00.003-05:00

Reading from Nov. 3, 2009
Job 25; Mark 13-14

As I was reading through Mark 13
Verse 11 jumped out at me

Reading from the New Living Translation
Verse 11 reads like this
"...don't worry about what to say, . . Just say what God tells you to."

I realize that this verse is found within a certain context
&
I know that Jesus was not implying that we should not study

However

In light of Pastor Jim's new sermon series

I couldn't help but think about

ACTUALLY
LIVING
THIS OUT
DAILY

To only speak the words that are given to you from God

Among other things:
This reminds me of the saying
That God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth
To listen twice as much as we speak

I don't know about you
but
Being a talker
I would be hard pressed
and would have to make a choice
to exercise extreme self-control
in order to pull this off

To speak only when spoken to by God

Think about that

I mean really think about it

To speak
ONLY
When spoken to by God

(Please remember I am not saying
that starting today you need to
ignore people that engage in conversation with you.)

All I'm challenging you to do is
To just try it out

When someone ask you a question
Before you just blurt out an answer
Why not intentionally listen
to see if God might have anything to say
something through you

Let me know how it goes

O What A Day That Will Be

2009-09-16T20:34:00.004-04:00

Reading from Sept. 16, 2009
Ezekiel 40-41; Ps. 128; Rev. 21

TOPIC: Heaven

SCRIPTURE: "Then I heard a mighty voice from the throne and I perceived its distinct words, saying, See! The abode of God is with men, and he will live (encamp, tent) among them; and they shall be His people, and God shall personally be with them and be their God. " (Rev. 21:3)

OBSERVATION: Heaven is described as the place where God will REMOVE ALL . . . sorrows. Forevermore there will be NO
DEATH,
SORROW,
CRYING,
OR
PAIN.

APPLICATION: Have you ever wondered what heaven will be like?
I sure have

No matter what you are going through,
right now
it is NOT the last word
God has written the final chapter,
&
it is about true fulfillment
& eternal joy
for those who love Him.

We do not know as much as we would like,
but it is enough to know that eternity with God
will be more wonderful than we could ever imagine.

What a wonderful truth!

O What A Day That Will Be

I sure hope you are going to be there with me

If you have any doubts
Whatsoever
Please lets talk

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I am so looking forward to being in heaven one day. Thank you for going to prepare a place for me. That is SOOOOOOO AWESOME ! ! ! ! ! !

2009-09-15T20:21:00.002-04:00

Reading from Sept. 15, 2009
Ezek.38,39; Ps. 145; Rev.20

TOPIC:

SCRIPTURE: "The LORD helps the fallen and lifts up those bent beneath their loads." (Ps. 145:14)

OBSERVATION: Here's what my Life Application Study Bible had to say about this verse in the light of the overall passage.
Sometimes our burdens seem more than we can bear, and we wonder how we can go on. David stands at this bleak intersection of life's road and meditates on the Lord, the great burden bearer God is able to lift us up because
(1) HIS greatness is beyond discovery;
(2) HE does mighty acts for each generation;
(3) HE is full of glorious splendor and majesty;
(4) HE does awe-inspiring deeds;
(5) HE is righteous;
(6) HE is kind, merciful, patient, loving, and compassionate;
(7) HE rules over an everlasting kingdom;
(8) HE is our source of all our daily needs;
(9) HE is righteous and kind in all his dealings;
(10) HE remains close to those who call on him;
(11) HE hears our cries and rescues us.

APPLICATION: If you are bending under a burden
& feel that you are about to fall,
turn to God for help.

STOP WHATEVER U R DOING

STOP RIGHT NOW

BECAUSE

He is ready to lift you up
& bear your burden ! ! !

Did u stop?

Yes or No?

I sure hope you did!

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for being here! THANK YOU SO MUCH! ! !

Despairing? DON''T ! ! !

2009-09-09T21:25:00.010-04:00

Reading from Sept. 10, 2009
Lamentations 3-5; Revelation 15

TOPIC: Hope

SCRIPTURE: “This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, Therefore I have hope in Him.” The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him.” (Lamentations 3:21-25)

OBSERVATION: My Life Application Study Bible says, that Jeremiah saw one ray of hope in all the sin and sorrow surrounding him: The unfailing love of the LORD never ends…Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each day. God willingly responds with help when we ask. Perhaps there is some sin in your life that you thought God would not forgive. God’s steadfast love and mercy are greater than any sin, and he promises forgiveness.
Jeremiah knew from personal experience about God’s faithfulness. God had promised that punishment would follow disobedience, and it did. But God also had promised future restoration and blessing, and Jeremiah knew that God would keep that promise also. Trusting in God’s faithfulness day by day makes us confident in his great promises for the future.

APPLICATION: As I was reading through Lamentations, I couldn't help but notice the choice that was made. Verse 21 says, "THIS I recall to my mind.

Don't forget that this choice is made while
under great affliction,
wandering,
the wormwood,
bitterness
& a downcast soul

In spite of all that
We (Yes that includes U)
Can
Right Now
Even in the midst of that
Yes even that thing
That U Think is Impossible To Overcome
U
CAN
Make a choice

NOW

To Put Your Hope N The Lord

Why so downcast o my soul?
PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD

TODAY
RIGHT NOW

GO Ahead
&
Recall to your mind
HIS LOVINGKINDNESS
HIS COMPASSION
HIS FAITHFULNESS

Don't you feel better already
I know I do

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you that you are there in the good times, the not so good times, and the down right bad times. Thank you soooooo much! That I can HOPE in you and it not be in vain.

Business is Booming! How about you?

2009-07-27T19:42:00.005-04:00

Reading from July 27
Is 50-52; Ps. 92; 2 Peter 1

TOPIC: Flourishing

SCRIPTURE:"The godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. "(Ps. 92:12-14)

OBSERVATION: Palm trees are known for their long life. To flourish like palm trees means to stand tall and to live long. The cedars of Lebanon grew to 120 feet in height and up to 30 feet in circumference, thus, they were sold, strong, and immovable. The psalmist saw believers as upright, strong, and unmovable by the winds of circumstances. Those who place their faith firmly in God can have their strength and vitality all the days of their life.

APPLICATION: As it happens so many times when I read God's word, I noticed a word that kept on being repeated. That word was the word flourish

To Thrive
To Grow
To increase
To prosper
To do well
To Boom

So

R U

Spiritually, Mentally & Physically - (In a healthy manner)

Thriving ?
Growing?
Increasing?
Prospering?
Doing well?
Booming?

I hope you will take time to think through each question in each area

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for you words of live. You never cease to absolutely amaze me. Each and every time I open your word and read it you speak directly to me Thank YOU!! I love you!!!

2009-07-14T09:16:00.002-04:00

Hey Guys,

Last week we experienced a wonderful staff retreat
& now we are back in the saddle

So I'm look forward to blogging this week

Today's reading in Hebrews was awesome

C U Soon

Joseph

Am I ? Are You ?

2009-06-27T19:06:00.004-04:00

Reading from June 27
2 Kings 13-14; 2 Chron. 25; 2 Tim. 3

TOPIC: Authenticity

SCRIPTURE: "these men are ... holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these." (2 Tim.3:5)

OBSERVATION: Did you notice that list?
Lovers of Self
Lovers of Money
Boastful
Arrogant
Revilers
Disobedient to authority figures
Ungrateful
Unholy
Unloving
Irreconcilable
Malicious Gossips
Without Self-Control
Brutal
Haters of Good
Treacherous
Reckless
Conceited
Lovers of pleasure

It goes on to say that these men
Hold to a form of godliness
A Form
Even though they are holding to a form
they are denying its power

APPLICATION: I don't know about you
But as I read through that list
I can't help but think

GUILTY

Yep, at times
I am
Guilty as charged
of each
&
every
one
of
those
things

Am I holding to a form of Godliness?
Are you ?

Am I denying its power?
Are you ?

Am I to be avoided?
Are you?

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, search me and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.

Trying to Figure It Out

2009-05-25T20:39:00.004-04:00

Hey Guys

I'm back and yet not fully

I'm planning to start blogging again

However

I will not be blogging everyday

I will be blogging over the next several weeks

in an attempt
to figure out
which schedule
works best

That maybe to blog
Once a week
3 Times a Week
or 5 Times
I don't know yet
But plan to discover that
over the next several weeks

Hope you're enjoying life

Joseph

2009-05-03T18:40:00.002-04:00

Hope you are having a great day!

Hope you enjoyed the weekend services

Including the finale of this Season's Kidstuf

FYI
I will be in Atlanta for the next few days at
Andy Stanley's Church for a Leadership Conference
called DRIVE

Hope to catch you later in the week

Joseph

Day off

2009-04-27T16:46:00.000-04:00

Just as a reminder
Monday is my day off

The Invitation

2009-04-25T22:26:00.002-04:00

Reading from April 25, 09
I Sam. 30-31; I Chron.10; Matt. 12

TOPIC: Restorative Partnership

SCRIPTURE: “Then He said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand!’ He stretched it out, and it was restored to normal, like the other.. (Matthew 12:13)

OBSERVATION: Jesus invited the man to partner with Him.
The man with the withered hand responded by simply doing exactly what Jesus asked him to do. The results are as always when we simply follow Jesus’ lead
Things are restored

APPLICATION: So what about you?
Have you received the invite?
If so
I would encourage you
To simply follow the instruction(s)
Don’t add to
Nor
Take away from
What He said

If you
I
We
Will respond accordingly
Restoration will occur

I don’t know about you
BUT
I want things to be the way
God Intended for them to be

PRAYER: Hey Dad, I know or at least I am suppose to know or at the very least I hope I am coming to know that it’s not all about me. BUT in this case, because it involves me, I do want things to be the way you originally intended, so help me to partner with you.

Report Cards Are Coming

2009-04-24T11:22:00.002-04:00

Reading from April 24, 09
I Sam.28-29; Ps.109; Matt. 11

TOPIC: Your Works

SCRIPTURE: “ Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, ‘Are you the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?’ Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Go and report to John what you hear and see: the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them." (Matthew 11:2-6)

OBSERVATION: With so much evidence
Jesus’ identity was OBVIOUS

APPLICATION: I have a simple question for you.

Is yours?

PRAYER: May my report card prove to be all that my words claim, in Jesus Name!

Under Cover

2009-04-23T23:26:00.003-04:00

Reading from April 23, 09
I Sam.27; Ps.141; I Chron. 9; Matt. 10

TOPIC: Hearing the Voice of God

SCRIPTURE: “What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops "(Matthew 8:8)

OBSERVATION: Evidently there is some important stuff that can only be shared in the darkness and in the context of an intimate one on one conversation.

APPLICATION: R U setting aside time to be in your prayer closet
Make sure you are spending 1-0n-1 time
That means alone
Just the 2 of You
That would be You
And The Holy Spirit

You could be
Sorry let me restate that
U R
Missing out on sooooooooooooooooooooooooo Much
that the Lord wants to:

Share with you

Help you avoid

Remind you of

Bless you with

If

If ONLY

U

Yes you

ONLY You can do this

NO ONE ELSE can do this for you

For all those who were with us for the Death To Life Series, I am sure we still have a prayer shawl lying around if you need one.

PRAYER: Speak to me Daddy as I enter into my prayer closet.

That's Not What I Said

2009-04-22T21:54:00.003-04:00

Reading from April 22, 09
I Sam.25-26; Ps.63; Matt. 9

TOPIC: Compassion

SCRIPTURE: “I desire compassion and NOT sacrifice for I did NOT come to call the righteous, but sinners ” (Matthew 9:13)

OBSERVATION: Here are some other passages that communicate the same idea.
Hosea 6:6-8 God doesn’t want sacrifices, he wants our loving loyalty. He wants us to acknowledge Him
I Sam.15:22-23 Obedience is far better than sacrifice
Ps. 40:6-8 God doesn’t want burnt offerings He wants our lifelong service
Ps. 51:16-19 God isn’t interested in penance He wants a broken repentant heart
Jer. 7:21-23 God wants our simple obedience
Amos 5:21-24 God hates pretense and hypocrisy He wants to see us doing what is right
Micah Do what is right love mercy and walk humbly with the Lord

APPLICATION: Being a father of three girls ( I did say wonderful, right!?!)
I can’t tell you how many times while doing the debriefing of a situation gone bad
one of them will share their side of the story.
All the while thinking of course
(O how “Thinking”can get us into trouble at times)
that she has been representing me (Good O Dad) to one if not both of her sisters.
I have had to inform her of the fact that “That’s NOT what I said”!!!

So many times growing up my parents would tell me to do something and then leave for a couple of hours
Wanting to impress them I would at times Sacrifice to the point of shedding blood sweat and tears
ONLY to discover upon their arrival
that what I had done
was NOT
And I mean NOT what they wanted.
Though many times they appreciated what I did do
At least that’s what they said
They would inevitably say, “That’s NOT What I Said” for you to do!

Though appreciative for the sacrifice
What I really wanted…What I said for you to do was___________________

What about you?
Has the Holy Spirit spoken to you lately
Are you doing what He said or are you adding to it
Thus missing the point altogether?

PRAYER: Daddy God, you know me, I’ve chosen the hard way, way too many times. Help me to keep is simple and begin today working smart, NOT hard

Only One

2009-04-20T23:39:00.005-04:00

Reading from April 21, 09
I Sam.24; Ps.57-58; I Chron. 8; Matt. 8

TOPIC: The Voice of God

SCRIPTURE: “But the centurion said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed.’ ” (Matthew 8:8)

OBSERVATION: As I was reading through this chapter I noticed something repeated. Did you catch it? For me it started with the Centurion Guard’s statement to Jesus. He said “just say the word” and it will be done. As I continued to read I came across two more occasions in which Jesus cast out evil spirits (vv.16 & 32) with only a word.

APPLICATION: I am sure you’ve heard these expressions before:
1.) A picture can speak a thousand words
2.) That spoke Volumes to me

As we’ve witnessed through these 3 stories in Matthew there is definitely POWER in a word!!!

Think about these words listed below,
think about each and every time you’ve heard these words spoken.

STOP

GO

YES

NO

FORGIVEN

PEACE

CAUTION

GUILTY

ACCEPTED

SORRY

As you thought about each word I am sure you couldn’t help but think about the context in which you heard them

As a result of these 3 different stories from the life of Jesus
May you never underestimate the power in a single word
Especially
A single word
from
Your
Heavenly
Father.

PRAYER: Daddy, help me to listen to each and every word you speak and respond accordingly

Transitioning

2009-04-07T09:26:00.003-04:00

Hey Blogger Fans

Hope you are doing well

Great News I've got my
new work computer up and running
Thanks to Pastor Stephen

However due to a couple of things
I am going to hold off blogging until
the week of April 21-26

Furthermore I will be on vacation
next week April 13-20

C U then

Joseph

Living Free

2009-03-13T21:59:00.003-04:00

Reading from March 14, 2009
Deut. 25-27; Gal. 5

TOPIC: Spirit-Led

SCRIPTURE: "But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God). For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the [Holy] Spirit, and the [desires of the] Spirit are opposed to the flesh [godless human nature]; for these are antagonistic to each other [continually withstanding and in conflict with each other], so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do." (Gal. 5:16-17) Amplified Bible

OBSERVATION: If your desire is to have the qualities listed in 5:22,23, then you know that the Holy Spirit is leading you. At the same time, be careful not to confuse your subjective feelings with the Spirit's leading. Being led by the Holy Spirit involves the desire to hear, the readiness to obey God's Word, and the sensitivity to discern between your feelings and his promptings.
Paul describes the two forces fighting within us - the Holy Spirit and the sinful nature (our evil or inclinations that stem from our body). Paul is not saying that these forces are equal - the Holy Spirit is infinitely stronger. But if we rely on our own wisdom, we will make wrong choices. If we try to follow the Spirit by our own human effort, we will fail. Our only way to freedom from our evil desires is through the empowering of the Holy Spirit. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Controlled / Guided By / Lead Around / Submitted To
I don't know about you
but
that doesn't sound like freedom to me

However
as we see all throughout the Scriptures
the only way to live free
is to live each and every day

CONTROLLED

&

GUIDED BY
The Holy Spirit.

Only then
will our minds,
&
our actions

be like Jesus

And isn't that what it means to be a Christian?

Yep! (2B just like Jesus)

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to daily, hourly, every minute of the day, and if needed each and every second to die to my way and my will!!!

It's Victory 4 Victoria

2009-03-10T20:45:00.002-04:00

Congratulations
2
Victoria Fitzgerald
For her acceptance
N 2
Chatham Hall

Due to a wonderful fun filled evening
In Victoria's honor
along with some other responsibilities
I will not be blogging tonight

Hope you have a great night

Joey

Answering the Call?

2009-03-09T20:22:00.004-04:00

Sorry for the hit and miss nature of my blogs
However I still do not have a work computer
& my home computer is still giving us a few challenges.
Thus, I have not beeen able to blog consistently
Hopefully it will work tonight without locking up again
Here goes...

Reading from March 10, 2009
Deut.13-15; Gal. 1

TOPIC: Calling

SCRIPTURE: "Paul, an apostle - [special messenger appointed and commissioned and sent out] not from any body of men nor by or through any man, but by and through Jesus Christ (the Messiah) and God the Father, Who raised Him from among the dead - " (Gal. 1:1)

OBSERVATION: Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-14:28). They had visited Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, cities in the Roman province of Galatia (present day Turkey). Upon returning, Paul was accused by some Jewish Christians of diluting Christianity to make it more appealing to Gentiles. These Jewish Christians disagreed with Paul's statements that Gentiles did not have to follow many of the religious laws that the the Jews had obeyed for centuries. Some of Paul's accusers had even followed him to those Galatian cities and had told the Gentile converts they had to be circumcised and follow all the Jewish laws and customs in order to be saved. According to the people, Gentiles had to first become Jews in order to become Christians.
In response to this threat, Paul wrote this letter to the Galatian churches. In it, he explains that following the Old Testament laws, or the Jewish laws, will not bring salvation. A person is saved by grace through faith. Paul wrote this letter about A.D. 49, shortly before the meeting of the Jerusalem council, which settled the law-versus-grace controversy (Acts 15) [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Paul was called to be an apostle by Jesus.

Have you been called (commissioned by Jesus)
to be and do what you are currently doing?

Are you sure? Confirmation Please

IF NOT

Then why are you doing what you are doing?

Don't you want to know what Jesus is calling you to be and do?

IF SO

Ask Him !

Right now, yes you, stop and ask Him right now
Jesus what are you calling me to be and do?

Make NO mistake about it
Jesus is calling you

The question is:
Will you answer the call?

I look forward to hearing what you heard

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for call me personally. I still remember where I was and what I was doing.

All Ears

2009-03-05T19:14:00.005-05:00

Reading from March 6, 2009
Deut.3-4; Ps. 36; Mark 13

TOPIC: Spirit Led

SCRIPTURE: "Now when they take you to court and put you under arrest, do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say nor even meditate about it; but say whatever is given you in that hour and at the moment, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit." (Mark 13:11)

OBSERVATION: Jesus did not imply that studying the Bible and gaining knowledge is useless or wrong. Before and after his resurrection Jesus himself taught his disciples what to say and how to say it. But Jesus was teaching the kind of attitude we should have when we must take a stand for the Good News. We don't have to be fearful or defensive about our faith because the Holy Spirit will be present to give us the right words to say. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Matthew 10:19 -20 & Luke 12:12 share the same account
Matthew says, "the Spirit of your Heavenly Father will be speaking through you."
Luke says, "the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour and moment what you ought to say."
As I was reading through these accounts the part that grabbed me centered around the Holy Spirit speaking through the disciples. I don't know about you but when it comes to certain people and situations I need the Holy Spirit to speak through me.

If I rely on my own understanding
my words will be lacking
&
many times they will get me in trouble

SO

I don't know about you
BUT
I'm going to wait and listen for the voice of the Lord
Before I attempt to offer up counsel to others.

QUESTIONS:

Are you positioned to hear from the Holy Spirit?

&

Do you trust Him to speak

&

R U
willing
2 wait
on Him
2 speak
through you?

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to be positioned and willing to obey. Period!

2009-02-25T14:24:00.005-05:00

Hey Blogger Fans

Sorry but my work computer has bit the dust

Yes it crashed and burned

Along with my work computer
my home computer
is not functioning properly

So

To make a long story short

Once I get another work computer
or fix my home computer
I will start blogging again

Sorry

Joey

2009-02-19T21:27:00.002-05:00

Hey Guys,

Things did not go the way I had originally planned
In light of the way my weekend is shaping up
I probably will not blog again until Monday

Hope to c u back here then

Joey