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		<title>King Jesus &#8211; Videos From SM Lockridge , Aaron Jeoffrey and an 11 Year old Kid</title>
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<p>I&#8217;ve heard the words included in this article and have often loved them because of the manner in which they exalt our King Jesus using descriptive praises and Biblical verses.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s 3 Videos (along with lyrics) about &#8220;King Jesus&#8221; that are sure to warm your heart  and give you goosebumps&#8230; and just imagine how Satan feels when he hears these chilling words of truth.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have time to watch them all , scroll down to where the 11 year boy delivers the powerful message.</p>
<h2>That&#8217;s My King Jesus &#8211; SM Lockridge</h2>
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<h3>That’s My King by Dr. S.M. Lockridge</h3>
<p>My King was born King.</p>
<p>The Bible says He’s a Seven Way King.</p>
<p>He’s the King of the Jews – that’s a racial King.</p>
<p>He’s the King of Israel – that’s a National King.</p>
<p>He’s the King of righteousness.</p>
<p>He’s the King of the ages.</p>
<p>He’s the King of Heaven.</p>
<p>He’s the King of glory.</p>
<p>He’s the King of kings and He is the Lord of lords.</p>
<p>Now that’s my King.</p>
<p>Well I wonder if you know Him.</p>
<p>Do you know Him?</p>
<p>Don’t try to mislead me.</p>
<p>Do you know my King?</p>
<p>David said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork.</p>
<p>My King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless love.</p>
<p>No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore of supplies.</p>
<p>No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing.</p>
<p>Well, well, He’s enduringly strong.</p>
<p>He’s entirely sincere.</p>
<p>He’s eternally steadfast.</p>
<p>He’s immortally graceful.</p>
<p>He’s imperially powerful.</p>
<p>He’s impartially merciful.</p>
<p>That’s my King.</p>
<p>He’s God’s Son.</p>
<p>He’s the sinner’s saviour.</p>
<p>He’s the centrepiece of civilization.</p>
<p>He stands alone in Himself.</p>
<p>He’s august.</p>
<p>He’s unique.</p>
<p>He’s unparalleled.</p>
<p>He’s unprecedented.</p>
<p>He’s supreme.</p>
<p>He’s pre-eminent.</p>
<p>Well, He’s the loftiest idea in literature.</p>
<p>He’s the highest personality in philosophy.</p>
<p>He’s the supreme problem in high criticism.</p>
<p>He’s the fundamental doctrine of proved theology.</p>
<p>He’s the carnal necessity of spiritual religion.</p>
<p>That’s my King.</p>
<p>He’s the miracle of the age.</p>
<p>He’s the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him.</p>
<p>Well, He’s the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously.</p>
<p>He supplies strength for the weak.</p>
<p>He’s available for the tempted and the tried.</p>
<p>He sympathizes and He saves.</p>
<p>He’s strong God and He guides.</p>
<p>He heals the sick.</p>
<p>He cleanses the lepers.</p>
<p>He forgives sinners.</p>
<p>He discharged debtors.</p>
<p>He delivers the captives.</p>
<p>He defends the feeble.</p>
<p>He blesses the young.</p>
<p>He serves the unfortunate.</p>
<p>He regards the aged.</p>
<p>He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the meek.</p>
<p>Do you know Him?</p>
<p>Well, my King is the key of knowledge.</p>
<p>He’s the wellspring of wisdom.</p>
<p>He’s the doorway of deliverance.</p>
<p>He’s the pathway of peace.</p>
<p>He’s the roadway of righteousness.</p>
<p>He’s the highway of holiness.</p>
<p>He’s the gateway of glory.</p>
<p>He’s the master of the mighty.</p>
<p>He’s the captain of the conquerors.</p>
<p>He’s the head of the heroes.</p>
<p>He’s the leader of the legislatures.</p>
<p>He’s the overseer of the overcomers.</p>
<p>He’s the governor of governors.</p>
<p>He’s the prince of princes.</p>
<p>He’s the King of kings and He’s the Lord of lords.</p>
<p>That’s my King.</p>
<p>Yeah.</p>
<p>Yeah.</p>
<p>That’s my King.</p>
<p>My King, yeah.</p>
<p>His office is manifold.</p>
<p>His promise is sure.</p>
<p>His light is matchless.</p>
<p>His goodness is limitless.</p>
<p>His mercy is everlasting.</p>
<p>His love never changes.</p>
<p>His Word is enough.</p>
<p>His grace is sufficient.</p>
<p>His reign is righteous.</p>
<p>His yoke is easy and His burden is light.</p>
<p>Well.</p>
<p>I wish I could describe Him to you, but He’s indescribable.</p>
<p>He’s indescribable.</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>He’s incomprehensible.</p>
<p>He’s invincible.</p>
<p>He’s irresistible.</p>
<p>I’m coming to tell you, the heavens of heavens cannot contain Him, let alone a man explaining Him.</p>
<p>You can’t get Him out of your mind.</p>
<p>You can’t get Him off of your hands.</p>
<p>You can’t outlive Him and you can’t live without Him.</p>
<p>Well, Pharisees couldn’t stand Him, but they found out they couldn’t stop Him.</p>
<p>Pilot couldn’t find any fault in Him.</p>
<p>The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to agree.</p>
<p>Herod couldn’t kill Him.</p>
<p>Death couldn’t handle Him and the grave couldn’t hold Him.</p>
<p>That’s my King.</p>
<p>Yeah.</p>
<p>He always has been and He always will be.</p>
<p>I’m talking about He had no predecessor and He’ll have no successor.</p>
<p>There was nobody before Him and there’ll be nobody after Him.</p>
<p>You can’t impeach Him and He’s not going to resign.</p>
<p>That’s my King!</p>
<p>That’s my King!</p>
<p>Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory.</p>
<p>Well, all the power belongs to my King.</p>
<p>We’re around here talking about black power and white power and green power, but it’s God’s power.</p>
<p>Thine is the power.</p>
<p>Yeah.</p>
<p>And the glory.</p>
<p>We try to get prestige and honour and glory for ourselves, but the glory is all His.</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>Thine is the Kingdom and the power and glory, forever and ever and ever and ever.</p>
<p>How long is that?</p>
<p>And ever and ever and ever and ever.</p>
<p>And when you get through with all of the forevers, then, Amen.</p>
<h2>11 Year Old Reveals Jesus The King in Every Book of the Bible</h2>
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<h3>King Jesus in Every Book of The Bible</h3>
<p>I love the addition of <em>Oprah not being able to explain Him away.</em></p>
<p>In Genesis, Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman.</p>
<p>In Exodus, He is the passover lamb.</p>
<p>In Leviticus, He is our high priest.</p>
<p>In Numbers, He is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night.</p>
<p>In Deuteronomy, He is the prophet like unto Moses.</p>
<p>In Joshua, He is the captain of our salvation.</p>
<p>In Judges, He is our judge and lawgiver.</p>
<p>In Ruth, He is our kinsman redeemer.</p>
<p>In 1st and 2nd Samuel, He is our trusted prophet.</p>
<p>In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning king.</p>
<p>In Ezra, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life.</p>
<p>In Esther, He is our Mordecai.</p>
<p>In Job, He is our ever-living redeemer.</p>
<p>In Psalms, He is our shepherd.</p>
<p>In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He is our wisdom.</p>
<p>In the Song of Solomon, He is the loving bridegroom.</p>
<p>In Isaiah, He is the prince of peace.</p>
<p>In Jeremiah, He is the righteous branch.</p>
<p>In Lamentations, He is our weeping prophet.</p>
<p>In Ezekiel, He is the wonderful four-faced man.</p>
<p>In Daniel, He is the forth man in life&#8217;s &#8220;fiery furnace.&#8221;</p>
<p>In Hosea, He is the faithful husband, forever married to the backslider.</p>
<p>In Joel, He is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost and fire.</p>
<p>In Amos, He is our burden-bearer.</p>
<p>In Obadiah, He is the mighty to save.</p>
<p>In Jonah, He is our great foreign missionary.</p>
<p>In Micah, He is the messenger of beautiful feet.</p>
<p>In Nahum, He is the avenger of God&#8217;s elect.</p>
<p>In Habakkuk, he is God&#8217;s evangelist, crying, &#8220;revive thy work in the midst of the years.&#8221;</p>
<p>In Zephaniah, He is our Saviour.</p>
<p>In Haggai, He is the restorer of God&#8217;s lost heritage.</p>
<p>In Zechariah, He is the fountain opened up in the house of David for sin and uncleanness.</p>
<p>In Malachi, He is the Sun of Righteousness, rising with healing in His wings.</p>
<p>In Matthew, He is King of the Jews.</p>
<p>In Mark, He is the Servant.</p>
<p>In Luke, He is the Son of Man, feeling what you feel.</p>
<p>In John, He is the Son of God.</p>
<p>In Acts, He is the Savior of the world.</p>
<p>In Romans, He is the righteousness of God.</p>
<p>In I Corinthians, He is the Rock that followed Israel.</p>
<p>In II Corinthians, He is the Triumphant One, giving victory.</p>
<p>In Galatians, He is your liberty; He sets you free.</p>
<p>In Ephesians, He is Head of the Church.</p>
<p>In Philippians, He is your joy.</p>
<p>In Colossians, He is your completeness.</p>
<p>In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is your hope.</p>
<p>In I Timothy, He is your faith.</p>
<p>In II Timothy, He is your stability.</p>
<p>In Philemon, He is your Benefactor.</p>
<p>In Titus, He is truth.</p>
<p>In Hebrews, He is your perfection.</p>
<p>In James, he is the Power behind your faith.</p>
<p>In I Peter, He is your example.</p>
<p>In II Peter, He is your purity.</p>
<p>In I John, He is your life.</p>
<p>In II John, He is your pattern.</p>
<p>In III John, He is your motivation.</p>
<p>In Jude, He is the foundation of your faith.</p>
<p>In Revelation, He is your coming King.</p>
<p>He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!</p>
<p>He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!</p>
<p>He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.</p>
<p>He always was, He always is, and He always will be&#8230;</p>
<p>Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!</p>
<p>He was bruised and brought healing!</p>
<p>He was pierced and eased pain!</p>
<p>He was persecuted and brought freedom!</p>
<p>He was dead and brought life!</p>
<p>He is risen and brings power!</p>
<p>He reigns and brings Peace!</p>
<p>The world can&#8217;t understand him,</p>
<p>The armies can&#8217;t defeat Him,</p>
<p>The schools can&#8217;t explain Him, and</p>
<p>The leaders can&#8217;t ignore Him.</p>
<p>Herod couldn&#8217;t kill Him,</p>
<p>The Pharisees couldn&#8217;t confuse Him, and</p>
<p>The people couldn&#8217;t hold Him!</p>
<p>Nero couldn&#8217;t crush Him,</p>
<p>Hitler couldn&#8217;t silence Him,</p>
<p>The New Age can&#8217;t replace Him, and</p>
<p>Donahue can&#8217;t explain Him away!</p>
<p>He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.</p>
<p>He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.</p>
<p>He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.</p>
<p>His ways are right, His word is eternal,</p>
<p>His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.</p>
<p>He is my Redeemer, He is my Savior,</p>
<p>He is my guide, and He is my peace!</p>
<p>He is my Joy, He is my comfort,</p>
<p>He is my Lord, and He rules my life!</p>
<p>I serve Him because His bond is love,</p>
<p>His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.</p>
<p>I follow Him because He is:</p>
<p>the wisdom of the wise,</p>
<p>the Power of the powerful,</p>
<p>the Ancient of days,</p>
<p>the Ruler of rulers,</p>
<p>the Leader of leaders,</p>
<p>the Overseer of the overcomers, and</p>
<p>the Sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.</p>
<p>And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size:</p>
<p>His goal is a relationship with me!</p>
<p>He will never leave me,</p>
<p>never forsake me,</p>
<p>never mislead me,</p>
<p>never forget me,</p>
<p>never overlook me,</p>
<p>and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!</p>
<p>When I fall, He lifts me up!</p>
<p>When I fail, He forgives!</p>
<p>When I am weak, He is strong!</p>
<p>When I am lost, He is the way!</p>
<p>When I am afraid, He is my courage!</p>
<p>When I stumble, He steadies me!</p>
<p>When I am hurt, He heals me!</p>
<p>When I am broken, He mends me!</p>
<p>When I am blind, He leads me!</p>
<p>When I am hungry, He feeds me!</p>
<p>When I face trials, He is with me!</p>
<p>When I face persecution, He shields me!</p>
<p>When I face problems, He comforts me!</p>
<p>When I face loss, He provides for me!</p>
<p>When I face death, He carries me Home!</p>
<p>He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time, and every way.</p>
<p>He is God, He is faithful.</p>
<p>I am His, and He is mine!</p>
<p>My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world!</p>
<p>So, if you&#8217;re wondering why I feel so secure, know and understand this . . .</p>
<p>God said it and that settles it. God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is</p>
<p>well with my soul.</p>
<p>Everyday is a blessing because God is!</p>
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		A Message From Proverbs 3 My friend Jesse Rojas posted these 10 New Years Resolutions to his Facebook account. I went through them and modernized the terms using the Message Bible and posted the Resolutions on My Business Blog in a Message entitled &#8220;Don&#8217;t Assume You know it All in 2011. The Message Bible verse&#8230; <a href="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/10-new-years-resolultions-from-proverbs-3/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p>My friend <a href="http://www.facebook.com/notes/jesse-rojas/10-new-years-resolutions-4-2011/143890355664416?bcode=b2o2j">Jesse Rojas posted these 10 New Years Resolutions to his Facebook account.</a> I went through them and modernized the terms using the <a id="aptureLink_BLjEPti9lY" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600061354?tag=purposemission-20">Message Bible</a> and posted the Resolutions on My Business Blog in a Message entitled <a title="Dont assume you know it all" href="http://www.reallifepurpose.com/10-years-resolution-tips-assume/">&#8220;Don&#8217;t Assume You know it All in 2011.</a></p>
<p><em>The Message Bible verse references are listed below this article</em>.</p>
<h2>10 New Years Resolutions for The Wise<img class="alignright" title="10 New Years Resoultions From Proverbs 3" src="http://internetbusinessimages.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1cklist-300x225.jpg" alt="10 New Years Resoultions From Proverbs 3" width="300" height="225" /></h2>
<p><strong>Resolution 1- Let Love and Faithfulness Never Leave You<br />
</strong></p>
<p>V 3-4</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 2-  Trust in The Lord with All Your Heart<br />
</strong></p>
<p>V 5-6</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 3- Do Not Be Wise in Your Own Eyes<br />
</strong></p>
<p>7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.</p>
<p>8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 4- Honor The Lord With Your Wealth</strong></p>
<p>9 Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;</p>
<p>10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.</p>
<p>This starts with tithing &#8211; God’s Law of harvest.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 5 Do Not Despise The Lord&#8217;s Discipline</strong></p>
<p>11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke,</p>
<p>12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 6. Search Diligently For Wisdom and Find it</strong></p>
<p>V 13-24</p>
<p>1. Wisdom comes from INFORMATION</p>
<p>2. KNOW-HOW- Knowledge is a key component of Wisdom</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 7- Have No Fear</strong></p>
<p>25 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,</p>
<p>26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 8- Do Not Withhold Good From Those Who Deserve It</strong></p>
<p>27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.</p>
<p>28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow” — when you now have it with you.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 9- Do Not Plot Harm Against Your Neighbor</strong></p>
<p>29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.</p>
<p>30 Do not accuse a man for no reason — when he has done you no harm.</p>
<p><strong>Resolution 10 Do Not Envy a Violent Man or Choose His Ways</strong></p>
<p>31 Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways,</p>
<p>32 for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. inherit honour, but fools he holds up to shame.</p>
<h2 id="passage_heading">Proverbs 3 (The Message)</h2>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Assume You Know It All</h3>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6842">1-2</sup> Good friend, don&#8217;t forget all I&#8217;ve taught you; take to heart my commands.<br />
They&#8217;ll help you live a long, long time,<br />
a long life lived full and well.</p>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6843">3-4</sup><strong> Don&#8217;t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty</strong>.<br />
Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.<br />
<strong>Earn a reputation for living well</strong><br />
in God&#8217;s eyes and the eyes of the people.</p>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6844"><strong>5-6 </strong></sup><strong>Trust God from the bottom of your heart;<br />
don&#8217;t try to figure out everything on your own</strong>.<br />
Listen for God&#8217;s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;<br />
he&#8217;s the one who will keep you on track.<br />
<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>7 Don&#8217;t assume that you know it all. </strong><br />
Run to God! Run from evil!<br />
<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>8.</strong> Your body will glow with health,<br />
your very bones will vibrate with life!<br />
<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>9-10 Honor God with everything you own;<br />
give him the first and the best.<br />
Your barns will burst,<br />
your wine vats will brim over.</strong><br />
<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>11-12 But don&#8217;t, dear friend, resent God&#8217;s discipline;<br />
don&#8217;t sulk under his loving correction.<br />
It&#8217;s the child he loves that God corrects;<br />
a father&#8217;s delight is behind all this. </strong></p>
<h3>13-24 The Very Tree of Life is Wisdom</h3>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6845">13-18</sup> You&#8217;re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom,<br />
when you make friends with Madame Insight.<br />
She&#8217;s worth far more than money in the bank;<br />
her friendship is better than a big salary.<br />
Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth;<br />
nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.<br />
With one hand she gives long life,<br />
with the other she confers recognition.<br />
Her manner is beautiful,<br />
her life wonderfully complete.<br />
She&#8217;s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her.<br />
Hold her tight—and be blessed!</p>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6846">19-20</sup> With Lady Wisdom, God formed Earth;<br />
with Madame Insight, he raised Heaven.<br />
They knew when to signal rivers and springs to the surface,<br />
and dew to descend from the night skies.</p>
<h5>Never Walk Away</h5>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6847">21-26</sup> Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life;<br />
don&#8217;t for a minute lose sight of them.<br />
They&#8217;ll keep your soul alive and well,<br />
they&#8217;ll keep you fit and attractive.<br />
You&#8217;ll travel safely,<br />
you&#8217;ll neither tire nor trip.<br />
You&#8217;ll take afternoon naps without a worry,<br />
you&#8217;ll enjoy a good night&#8217;s sleep.</p>
<p><strong>25-26 No need to panic over alarms or surprises,<br />
or predictions that doomsday&#8217;s just around the corner,</strong><br />
<strong>Because God will be right there with you;<br />
he&#8217;ll keep you safe and sound. </strong></p>
<p><strong><sup id="en-MSG-6848">27-28</sup> Never walk away from someone who deserves help;<br />
your hand is God&#8217;s hand for that person.<br />
Don&#8217;t tell your neighbor &#8220;Maybe some other time&#8221;<br />
or &#8220;Try me tomorrow&#8221;<br />
when the money&#8217;s right there in your pocket.</strong></p>
<p><strong>29-30 Don&#8217;t figure ways of taking advantage of your neighbor<br />
when he&#8217;s sitting there trusting and unsuspecting.</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong> <strong>Don&#8217;t walk around with a chip on your shoulder,<br />
always spoiling for a fight.</strong></p>
<p><strong>31-32 Don&#8217;t try to be like those who shoulder their way through life.<br />
Why be a bully?<br />
&#8220;Why not?&#8221; you say. Because God can&#8217;t stand twisted souls.<br />
It&#8217;s the straightforward who get his respect. </strong></p>
<p><sup id="en-MSG-6850">33-35</sup> God&#8217;s curse blights the house of the wicked,<br />
but he blesses the home of the righteous.<br />
He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder,<br />
but if you&#8217;re down on your luck, he&#8217;s right there to help.<br />
Wise living gets rewarded with honor;<br />
stupid living gets the booby prize.</p>
<p><a id="aptureLink_iZyGMT1tyT" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Message%20%28Bible%29">The Message Bible</a></p>
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		<title>12 Rules For Preachers by John Wesley</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Nemer</dc:creator>
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		The following 12 rules for preachers are taken from John Telford’s The Life of John Wesley (Hodder &#38; Stoughton, 1886), which is available online at the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University. John Wesley (1703-1791) was one of the key leaders of the Evangelical Awakening in Britain during the mid-18th century. Since&#8230; <a href="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/12-rules-for-preachers-by-john-wesley/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">John Wesley (1703-1791) was one of the key leaders of the Evangelical Awakening in Britain during the mid-18th century.</p>
<p>Since so many people are setting goals at this time of the year I thought I&#8217;d share his rules or resolutions with you.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a rule for each month of the year but you would be wise to start applying them all today&#8230; <a id="aptureLink_b7zhQtlwYG" style="margin: 0pt auto; text-align: center; display: block; padding: 0px 6px;" href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/BBFC_12_2002.png"><img style="border: 0px none;" title="Description BBFC 12 2002.png" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/BBFC_12_2002.png" alt="" width="516px" height="516px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>1. Be  diligent. </strong>Never be unemployed. Never be triflingly employed. Never while  away time, nor spend more time at any place than is strictly necessary.</p>
<p><strong>2. Be serious. </strong>Let your motto be, ‘Holiness to the Lord.’ Avoid all lightness, jesting, and foolish talking.</p>
<p><strong>3. Converse sparingly</strong> and cautiously with women, particularly with young women.</p>
<p><strong>4. Take no step towards marriage</strong> without solemn prayer to God and consulting with your brethren.</p>
<p><strong>5.  Believe evil of no one unless fully proved</strong>; take heed how you credit  it. Put the best construction you can on everything. You know the judge  is always sup­posed to be on the prisoner’s side.</p>
<p><strong>6.  Speak evil of no one</strong>, else your word, especially, would eat as doth a  canker; keep your thoughts within your own breast till you come to the  person concerned.</p>
<p><strong>7.  Tell every one what you think wrong in him, lovingly and plainly,</strong> and  as soon as may be, else it will fester in your own heart. Make all haste  to cast the fire out of your bosom.</p>
<p><strong>8. Do not affect the gentleman</strong>. A preacher of the Gospel is the servant of alL</p>
<p><strong>9. Be ashamed of nothing </strong>but sin; no, not of clean­ing your own shoes when necessary.</p>
<p><strong>10. Be punctual.</strong> Do everything exactly at the time. And do not mend our rules, but keep them, and that for conscience’ sake.</p>
<p><strong>11.  You have nothing to do but to save souls</strong>. There­fore spend and be spent  in this work. And go always, not only to those who want you, but to  those who want you most.</p>
<p><strong>12. Act in all things, not according to your own will, but  as a son in the Gospel, </strong>and in union with your brethren. As such, it is  your part to employ your time as our rules direct: partly in preaching  and visiting from i house to house, partly in reading, meditation, and  prayer. Above all, if you labour with us in our Lord’s vineyard, it is  needful you should do that part of the work which the Conference shall  advise, at those times and places which they shall judge most for His  glory.</p>
<p>If you like this timeless wisdom from the past, be sure and See Abraham Lincolns personal creed on <a title="About Greg Nemer" href="http://www.gregnemer.com/about">my about page at GregNemer.com</a>&#8230; It&#8217;s what I believe.</p>
<p>&#8220;Humility and patience are the surest proof of the increase of love.&#8221; -John Wesley, 1767</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Nemer</dc:creator>
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		This Christmas do something unique , unexpected and inspirational. Our Christmas joy can be contagious. &#8220;Hallelujah&#8221; Video Watch the following Inspirational &#8220;Hallelujah&#8221; Video to see a what  I mean&#8230; Jesus is the reason for the season! I really like the word in the above video-  hallelujah - It means to give praise to &#8220;Yah&#8221; or&#8230; <a href="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/unique-unexpected-and-inspirational-hallelujah-video/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p>Our Christmas joy can be contagious.</p>
<h2>&#8220;Hallelujah&#8221; Video</h2>
<p>Watch the following Inspirational &#8220;Hallelujah&#8221; Video to see a what  I mean&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>Jesus is the reason for the season!</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>I really like the word in the above video-  <strong>hallelujah </strong>- It means to give praise to &#8220;Yah&#8221; or to God (Jesus)</p>
<h2>Christmas Giving</h2>
<p><strong>Christmas is a special time of the year</strong>. In fact  I wish everyday could be like Christmas&#8230;</p>
<p>Take advantage of this special time and do something unique and inspirational.</p>
<p>One of the ways to do this is by &#8220;giving&#8221;. Don&#8217;t just think &#8220;What Am I going to get&#8221;.</p>
<p>Rather consider how am  I going to give and contribute to someone else life. (Just like the people in the video contributed their Christmas joy)</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve written a practical article called  <a title="Permanent link to 25 Tips For Christmas Gift Giving" rel="bookmark" href="../25-tips-for-christmas-gift-giving/">25 Tips For Christmas Gift Giving. </a></p>
<p>You&#8217;ll benefit form it when you take the time to not only read, but apply the principles..</p>
<h2>Sharing the Joy</h2>
<p>Hopefully, today, you&#8217;ll help you to inspire others. In fact here&#8217;s my challenge..</p>
<p><em><strong>Go out and contribute, do something unexpected, spread the joy, sing hallelujah&#8230; </strong></em></p>
<p>You&#8217;ll find that when you share the joy others will reciprocate.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Nemer</dc:creator>
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<p><em>Once you finish reading this message please take the time to tell me what you think in the comment section below this article. You can also download this message in PDF format using the form below this article.<br />
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<h2>&#8220;How To Find Blessing In An Economic Recession&#8221;</h2>
<p>Here in Mexico we have 2 distinct seasons… a dry season and a rainy season. I don’t enjoy the dry season… it’s hot, dusty and desolate.</p>
<p>I realize that many of you may be passing through difficult times…. dry seasons when God seems to be distant.</p>
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<p>Many friends are stressed out, worried, and full of despair. The United States has a very LARGE National debt and hope seems to be hard to find. The economy seems to be bleak and jobs are scarce for some.</p>
<h2>Encouraging Words For 2011</h2>
<p>God has given me a word for you. I know these words will encourage you.</p>
<p>Change is coming.  Stay focused. Change is very hard to accomplish when it’s done by our own desires.  God is the one who brings the rainy season. It’s easy when God does it.</p>
<p><em><strong>Here’s how God can bless you, even when times are tough…</strong></em></p>
<h2>Ask For Wisdom</h2>
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<blockquote><p>James 1:5-8 says , “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”</p></blockquote>
<p>You can <a title="Obtaining Godly Wisdom" href="http://www.reallifesuccess.com/godly-wisdom" target="_blank">read more on Obtaining Godly Wisdom at my Real Life Success Website</a>.</p>
<p>We all have KNOWLEDGE directly from the Bible.</p>
<p><strong>Wisdom is when you know how to apply that knowledge to your daily life.</strong><br />
<strong>Wisdom is a perquisite to blessings.</strong> Solomon could have asked for anything he wanted. He asked God for wisdom. God blessed everything he touched.</p>
<p>When you posses’ wisdom, it will help you take care of financial needs, ministry expansion and everything else you do in life.</p>
<p>Stop reading now and ask God For wisdom.</p>
<h2>Make God’s Priorities Your Priorities</h2>
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<p><strong>Put God 1st.  Make His purposes your purpose in life. </strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Mark 12:30-31</strong><br />
&#8220;And thou shalt <strong>love the Lord thy God</strong> with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt <strong>love thy neighbour</strong> as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.&#8221;<strong> </strong></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Are Your Priorities in Order?<br />
</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Put God First</li>
<li>Family</li>
<li>Others</li>
<li>Ministry</li>
<li>Business</li>
</ol>
<h3>Take care of God’s business and He’ll take care of your business.</h3>
<p><strong>Don’t let your personal business take priority over God’s business.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Matthew 6:33 says to “Seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you”.</p></blockquote>
<p><em><strong>Where do you spend the majority of your time, thoughts, efforts and/or money? </strong></em></p>
<p>Is it on your job or business?</p>
<p>Is it on personal pleasure?</p>
<p>Or is it on promoting God’s Kingdom?</p>
<h2>Apply These Keys to Financial Blessing</h2>
<p>I’ve spent most of this year ministering on financial freedom since God is definitely interested in our money as much as we are.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Luke 6:38</strong><br />
<strong>Give, and it shall be given unto you;</strong> good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.</p></blockquote>
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<h3>How To Give:</h3>
<p><strong>Give with the right motivations</strong>, because you love God, not just because you want to receive something.</p>
<p><strong>2 Corinthians 9:7</strong> Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t give out of obligation or to manipulate his promises,</strong> God gives to you because he loves you, not because he feels obligated to bless you.</p>
<h3>A few more keys to financial blessings:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Get rid of debt in our lives so we are no longer slaves to no one or no bank.</li>
<li>Live to give and give to live.</li>
<li>Be obedient to God when in all areas of giving- this includes tithing (10% is a good beginning), offerings, and first fruits.</li>
</ul>
<p>Begin by being faithful in the poco (little) and he’ll bless you in the mucho (a lot)!</p>
<h2>Be Humble and Honorable</h2>
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<p><strong>Be Yourself, don’t try to imitate Others</strong></p>
<p>Do what God created you to do. Don’t be distracted by others or tangible things that are pleasing to the eyes.<br />
<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Whose Show is it?</strong><br />
Don’t be like those who create a show to receive honor from men.  Rather&#8230; let Christ show through you and your ministry<br />
Be the show of Christ through trust in Him, and reap the harvest of the due season of His faithfulness.</p>
<p><strong>Promote God’s Agenda, Not your Own </strong><br />
Be sincere and promote God’s Kingdom. Minister with integrity. Here in Chiapas, It is refreshing when someone comes who is promoting Gods Kingdom and not there own agenda.</p>
<p>Men are interested in Titles. The only name that’s really important is the name of Jesus.</p>
<p><strong>What is Honor?</strong><br />
Honor can be either offered or received. When it is offered, it is usually a selfless act, else we classify it as flattery. When received, it is a dangerous temptation, for that is when we stand the risk of identifying ourselves with our ego. Honor is the recognition of selflessness.</p>
<p><em><strong>Clothe yourself with honor-  Honor goes hand in hand with integrity.</strong></em></p>
<h2>Realize There Is a “Dry Season” Before Most Major Blessings</h2>
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<h3>The Time of Silence is Ending</h3>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;There is a “Time Of Silence” before any major Blessing</strong>.&#8221;</em><br />
That&#8217;s what A prosperous Indian Pastor who has a large Church told me when I asked him about success in his life and ministry.</p>
<p><strong>Call it what you want&#8230; </strong><br />
I don’t know if I could call it a time of silence&#8230;but it does always seem there is a time of slowness where you’re “waiting” on God&#8230;<br />
The words, trials, tribulations, and even sowing could also apply to this principle.</p>
<h3>A Season For Planting</h3>
<p>It seems to relate to the fact that there is always a season for planting where it seems like you’re doing a lot of work&#8230;and nothing happens.  And then all of a sudden all your blessings happen at once.</p>
<p>They come in waves for any new breakthrough it seems.</p>
<p>You can find many examples in the Bible (such as Jesus in the desert just before his first major miracle)<br />
Its a period of time when you’ve done everything that  you know is possible in the natural</p>
<h3>Having Done Everything&#8230; &#8220;Stand&#8221;</h3>
<p>Chapters 5 and 6 of Ephesians talks about when you’ve done everything you KNOW to do,  stand&#8230;.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Ephesisan 6:14</strong></p>
<p><strong>Stand therefore</strong>, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Definition </strong>: &#8221; Stand&#8221;  is to go on living the things in your normal everyday life. It’s Gods sovereign move on our behalf.<em></em></p>
<p>There’s also a wonderful poem called “Footprints in the sand “ that basically illustrates that God has not forgotten about us in these silent, difficult times.</p>
<h2><strong>Expansion</strong></h2>
<p><strong>You&#8217;ve heard of building expansions. </strong>We often look for &#8220;expansion&#8221; verses in the Bible when we&#8217;re about to go into a Church building program.God wants to give you much more than a building&#8230;.<strong> He wants to expand your Territory.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>I Chronicles 4:10</strong><br />
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, &#8220;<strong>Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!</strong> Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.&#8221; And God granted his request.</p></blockquote>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_990" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><strong><strong><a href="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC00008.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-990" title="DSC00008" src="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DSC00008-300x223.jpg" alt="God Wants to Expand Your Territories" width="300" height="223" /></a></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">God Wants to Expand Your Territories</p></div>
<p><strong>An expanded ministry </strong><br />
The time is at the door for your ministry to expand in west and east directions so walk to it and threw it</p>
<p><strong>Greater Anointing</strong><br />
God wants to give you a greater anointing in your ministry. It will usher in a level of walk that you haven’t seen in your ministry until today. An anointing that has been set in motion and comes with great authority and  responsibility.</p>
<p><strong>An increased authority</strong></p>
<p>Is your hair Gray?</p>
<p>God wants to give you gray hair.. Gray hair is a symbol of authority, prestige, honor and respect.<br />
God is ready to move you in a level of ministry It’s a calling of authority. You will experience Gods honor in this calling, It’s a privilege that few men have seen.</p>
<p><strong>New level of respect</strong><br />
It’s yours at hand,  it’s been set  in motion in the heavens and not yet revealed in the realm of visible things .<br />
Stay focused in the next few months and see the goodness of God revealed in your ministry,<br />
People will start seeing you for what you are in Christ.</p>
<h2>Receive Multiplication and Blessing From God</h2>
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<p>God WANTS TO Bless You.</p>
<p>Repeat these words:</p>
<p>“Everything that I touch will prosper. There is an anointing in my life as a child of God. Everything I do or touch will multiply in my behalf. Even others around me will be blessed.”</p>
<p>Receive it by faith. Stand and see the power of His faithfulness and works in your behalf.</p>
<h1>Compassion</h1>
<p>Have you ever seen a movie or show in which you could rub an Aladdin’s lamp and ask the magic genie for three things?<br />
I would never refer to God as a magic genie but years ago, in the middle of the night, God begin to speak to me (in a non-audible voice).</p>
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<p><strong>God impressed upon me to ask him for gifts.</strong><br />
What would you ask God for if he told you that he would give you 3 gifts? Here&#8217;s what I asked God for.</p>
<ol>
<li>I asked God For <strong>Wisdom</strong>- If in may lacks it, let him ask.</li>
<li>Then I asked him to give me a <strong>gift of miracle</strong>s to help the sick and needy.</li>
<li>For the third petition I was going to ask God for an increased anointing to win the lost, but I slightly changed my request and asked him to <strong>give me compassion</strong>.</li>
</ol>
<p>I knew that If I asked God to fill me with his love, many would experience healing, salvation and reconciliation through my ministry.</p>
<h3><strong>The Greatest of these is love (I Cor 13)</strong></h3>
<p>At that moment when I asked God for His compassion for others I began weeping and experienced one of the most powerful presences of God that I&#8217;ve ever known in my life.</p>
<p><strong>Compassion should be at the top of our requests if we want to experience God’s blessing in our lives.</strong></p>
<p><strong>What Gifts would you ask God for?  Ask Him now.<br />
</strong></p>
<h3>Finally, let us love.</h3>
<p>Ask God to give you His heart. Loving like God loves cultivates blessings.</p>
<h2>Start Your Journey To Success</h2>
<p><strong>The last 2 months of this year will be a prelude to all of 2011</strong><br />
What are you asking God to do through you in 2011?<br />
Don’t wait for the New Year to begin.</p>
<p><strong>The time is at hand. It’s about to rain. </strong>My desire for you is that you start experiencing God’s promises today.</p>
<p>This message was sent out in my September  Missions Newsletter.</p>
<p>I send out these monthly written newsletters to anyone who requests them .  If you would like for me to send a newsletter to your mailbox just send me an email including your name and physical address @ <a title="Contact Us" href="mailto:gregnemer@missionswithpurpose.com" target="_blank">gregnemer@missionswithpurpose.com</a>.</p>
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<p>Special Thanks To Jesse Rojas and Terry Dean for helping me to clarify this word of encouragement and <strong>Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial suppor</strong>t.</p>
<p>May God richly bless you and your family,</p>
<p>Greg Nemer</p>
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		<title>Have You Found Treasure in Christ?</title>
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<p><strong>Romans 4:1</strong></p>
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<p>This Epistle is one of, if not the fullest statement of Christian theology and faith given to us by Paul or any other writer. It demonstrates the New Testament’s Hebrew roots while spelling out the means of salvation for the Gentile and God’s plan to glorify Himself in the entire world through the work of His Son Jesus.</p>
<p>He traces God’s work all the way back to “the creation of the world” ( 1:20 ).</p>
<p>He shows the choosing of the Jews to be a great “advantage” (3:1)</p>
<p>however, it was squandered through unbelief (3:3) and sinful living ( 3:23 ).</p>
<p>He establishes the guilt of all men before God ( 3:23 ) but holds up a banner of Hope and Grace in declaring “Redemption” ( 3:24 ) freely available through Christ.</p>
<p>Time and space will not permit a full treatment of this comprehensive work here, but it has been described as</p>
<p>“<strong>The Great Epistle of Theology, The Epistle Written for Every Man, The Church’s Last Testament, The Gospel’s Main Truth and God’s Worldwide Plan for Israel and the Gentiles.” </strong>(TPOSB) It is an extremely important book! Of special interest to us today is the fact that Paul described humanity’s need (Both Jew and Gentile) and announced that at least one man, <strong>Abraham, had found something </strong>of great value. Paul requires the reader at first, to look closely and consider a number of theological details. In doing so, there are three things “Abraham found” that come to light:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Blessing</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Paul equates the experience of David to Abraham’s and to all who have righteousness imputed to them whether by works or by grace! “Blessed are…they…whose sins are covered” (4: 7) Every Christian believer who is conscious of “SINS FORGIVEN” can identify with this great blessing! And if God will forgive Sin, the question begs to be asked, “What Blessing would He withhold from those He Loves?”</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Heritage</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Abraham had left everything of any value behind when he left Ur of the Chaldees. He spent his entire adult life wondering from one water hole to another looking for a few blades of green grass and a few moments of security in a hostile world! Now it is revealed this tent dweller “Is the Heir of the World!” (4:13-14)</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Life</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Abraham had almost arrived at the end of his earthly journey without a Son or anyone to carry his name or memory into the future. His linage was dead, his dreams were dead, and his hope for the future was dead. Then he had a Great Revelation! “God…gives life to the dead…” ( 4:17 )</p>
<p>These three wonderful things are woven into chapter four. They were <strong>found by Abraham</strong>, they can be a <strong>part of your life by Faith! </strong>You too can find <strong>Blessing, Heritage and Life!</strong></p>
<p>Paul seems to be caught up in the excitement of Abraham’s discovery but <strong>abruptly abandons the theological details to blurt out,</strong> “…<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">we have </span>peace…<span style="text-decoration: underline;">we have</span> access</strong>… and rejoice… patience…  hope… the love of God… the Holy Ghost…is given unto us&#8230; <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">we shall be</span></strong> saved” (5:1-9)</p>
<p>What a wonderful list of great things Abraham and his descendants in the Faith have found!  <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What have you found?</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Peace</span> is available through the Prince of Peace.</strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Access</span> is especially precious to those who know what it means to be excluded or shut out.</strong></li>
<li><strong>You can have <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Joy</span> in a world full of sadness!</strong></li>
<li><strong>The NKJV uses the word <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Perseverance</span> for patience; you can persevere, because the Lord is going to help you!</strong></li>
<li><strong>You can have <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hope</span> instead of despair.</strong></li>
<li><strong>You can know that the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Love </span>of God is set on you and the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Holy Spirit</span> is in you and you shall be <span style="text-decoration: underline;">saved!</span></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus told of a man who “<strong>found…a pearl of great price</strong>,” (Mt 13:46 ) he sold everything he had to <strong>invest in that treasure</strong>!</p>
<p>What is FOUND in Christ is <strong>worth everything</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Have you “<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Found</span>” this treasure? </strong></p>
<p><strong>Have you “<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Invested</span>” your life in this treasure?</strong></p>
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		<title>Launching Forth With Jesus</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patton Franks</dc:creator>
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		“…he went into a ship … And they launched forth.” Luke 8:22 The word translated “launched” means, “to lead up to a higher place.” (Thayer’s Lexicon)  It is the same word translated “led” in Matthew 4:1 which states, “… Jesus was led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the Devil…”&#8230; <a href="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/launching-forth-with-jesus/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a id="aptureLink_2hVWfIWw5Y" style="float: right; padding: 0px 6px;" href="http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/luvmy4sons_bucket/jesus_storm_calms_4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0px none;" title="jesus calms the storm" src="http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/luvmy4sons_bucket/jesus_storm_calms_4.jpg" alt="Launching forth with Jesus as he calms the storm" width="600px" height="450px" /></a>The word translated “<strong>launched</strong>” means, “<strong>to lead up to a higher place</strong>.” (Thayer’s Lexicon)  It is the same word translated <strong>“led” </strong>in Matthew 4:1 which states, “… Jesus was led up <strong>of the Spirit into the wilderness</strong> to be tempted of the Devil…” The <strong>precarious place</strong> in which Jesus is found in Matthew was the result of <strong>Heaven’s Leading! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">That difficult “<strong>wilderness experience</strong>” resulted in the Devil’s defeat, the Glory of God and a great example to every believer that the Word of God is key to our personal victory in every situation. <strong>Likewise,</strong> when Jesus took His disciples into the boat and “<strong>Launched forth</strong>,” it was the Divine will at work.</p>
<h2><strong>1. </strong><strong>Pursuing </strong><strong>the will of God results in the need of Divine Assistance</strong> for progress and perhaps even survival.</h2>
<p>An example is furnished by Peter’s experience of walking on the water as recorded in Matthew 29. We have been encouraged by Bible teachers using this incident to have faith, keep our eyes on Jesus, avoid presumption and other equally powerful lessons. Regardless of where the lesson starts, it always brings us to Peter’s cry, “<strong>Lord Save Me</strong>!”</p>
<p>He had come to <strong>a place where no human hand was sufficient</strong> to save him. He had arrived at that place when Jesus uttered one word in answer to his inquiry! Peter asked, “…  Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water…” and Jesus reply was simply, “Come.” (Matthew 14:28-29) <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Peter was following the voice of Jesus when he found himself in danger of drowning!</strong> Perhaps you can identify with Peter. You have diligently tried to follow the voice of God and <strong>inexplicably you are drowning!</strong> Drowning in sorrow, debt, physical pain, emotional torment etc. Your path has led to a place where there is no alternative but to rely on Him alone!</p>
<h2><strong>2. </strong><strong>Deliverance comes on a certain day.</strong></h2>
<p>“…it came to pass on a <strong>certain day</strong>, that he went into a ship with his disciples…”(Luke 8:22 ) I remember a “<strong>certain day</strong>” my life was changed by an encounter with Christ!</p>
<p>There was <strong>nothing uncertain about it! </strong>No one had to tell me, I knew I had met God! I remember a “<strong>certain day</strong>” when the call of God was made clear to me. On that day, no one had to explain anything to me, I knew what to do! I remember a “<strong>certain day</strong>” when the truth dawned on my mind, since that day it has guided my decisions and shaped my character. Perhaps, you are thinking of a Certain Day when everything changed for you.</p>
<p>a.       That <strong>“certain day” brought</strong> with it a consciousness of <strong>His presence</strong>, “…<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">he went</span></strong> <strong>into</strong> a ship <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">with</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>his disciples…” (v22) There is so little <span style="text-decoration: underline;">certainty </span>in the life of that person who feels alone in the world and is left to face life’s storms without a friend like Jesus.</p>
<p><strong>b. </strong>His <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">disciples</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>have His presence on that <strong>certain day,</strong> in the <strong>ship, </strong>during the <strong>storm.</strong> (v22) The person who insist on charting his own course, or living independently of God’s will is not making a wise choice! <strong>Be sure you are His Disciple (follower, learner)!</strong></p>
<p>We know we are His disciples and His business is to save and care for His own and we have cast all our care on Him! But being His Disciple is not about being comfortable as they are about to discover. Because, they had already-</p>
<h2>3. Launched forth.</h2>
<p>They were being “led” to a “<strong>Higher Place</strong> .” <strong>A HIGHER LEVEL</strong>! Many speak of moving up to the <strong>Next Level</strong>. What did that involve?</p>
<p>a.       <strong>Jesus</strong>, the only person in the Universe <strong>who could help</strong> them, <strong>went to sleep</strong>!</p>
<p>b.      A <strong>Storm</strong> Came.</p>
<p>c.       The <strong>boat filled up</strong> with water.</p>
<p>d.      They were in <strong>jeopardy.</strong></p>
<p>e.       They <strong>were perishing.</strong></p>
<p>f.        Their Beloved Master <strong>rebuked</strong> them for a <strong>Lack of Faith</strong> and <strong>fear</strong> came on them because of <strong>His awesome power!</strong></p>
<p><strong>g. </strong><strong>When they did arrive</strong> on shore it was in a <strong>cemetery</strong> and they were met by a <strong>naked man full of devils</strong> and as a <strong>result of their ministry</strong> the <strong>locals invited them to leave!</strong></p>
<p>Could it possibly be that all those things going wrong in your life are really confirmation that you are <strong>His disciple, in the boat with him, led by His Spirit and just moving up to the next level?</strong></p>
<p>Come on! <strong>Laugh a little today. You know all those things cannot be coincidence! </strong>Not that He is the author of them but <strong>He has permitted</strong> you to travel a path that requires Divine Assistance.</p>
<p>Aren’t you glad you know Jesus is with you in this and every storm?</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Patton Franks</dc:creator>
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		Genesis 24: 42-43 “…I came… unto the well… I stand by the well…” This chapter of Genesis relates the story of Abraham’s efforts to find a bride for his beloved son Isaac. His own wife Sarah had died and conscious of his own mortality he is trying to do everything he can to steer his&#8230; <a href="http://www.missionswithpurpose.com/a-right-relationship-with-god/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p><a id="aptureLink_l16mKENGe1" style="float: right; padding: 0px 6px;" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2747367587_a5a52f7457.jpg"><img class="alignright" style="border: 0px none;" title="I came unto the well" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2747367587_a5a52f7457.jpg" alt="a right relationship with God" width="300" height="300" /></a> This chapter of Genesis relates the story of Abraham’s efforts to find a bride for his beloved son Isaac. His own wife Sarah had died and conscious of his own mortality he is trying to do everything he can to steer his son on the right course before his departure. Isaac would inherit the lands and herds but the most important things in life are the relationships. This chapter is full of relationships, parent and child, master and servant, uncle and niece and nephew, siblings, spouses, nurse, grandparents, in laws, etc. The most important relationship is that between God and His people. The Lord blessed, provided guidance and witnessed an oath. The people on the other hand prayed, worshiped, and testified of Divine favor and leading.</p>
<h2>What can one expect as a result of a Right Relationship With God?</h2>
<p>1.      <strong>A right relationship with others.</strong> The servant, was Loyal to Abraham. He entered and oath with Abraham to complete his mission and fulfilled that oath (v9). Rudy Giuliani the former mayor of New   York City wrote, “<strong>Loyalty is the vital virtue</strong>.” He was writing about leadership and those who were part of his team after they helped rally the city’s morale following the September eleventh attacks on the Twin   Towers . If loyalty is missing, relationships are shallow indeed! One wonders if loyalty is even considered a virtue by today’s society.</p>
<p>The convenient thing is usually embraced and that without justification or excuse! Sadly, the expected thing to do is, “watch out for number one.” From Abraham’s servant comes the lesson that a completed mission requires loyalty to the relationship. From Mayor Giuliani comes the lesson that preventing chaos and the revival of a City in the grip of fear requires virtue. The writers of the Declaration of Independence finished with, “…with a firm reliance on…Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” Marriages, cities, nations, churches, civilizations are built on relationship and relationships require loyalty.</p>
<p>2.      <strong>God will answer prayer</strong>. When Abraham’s servant first arrived in Mesopotamia he prayed a specific prayer for the girl God had chosen to be Isaac’s wife. According to the Biblical record, Rebekah was revealed before he finished his prayer! (v15) It is difficult to be anything but optimistic when one lives day to day and moment to moment expecting the answer to be revealed!</p>
<p>3.      <strong>Divine Favor</strong>. The servant asked for a drink of water (v17) but Rebekah did not stop drawing water until he and all his camels had quenched their thirst! (v20) Later the entire caravan was accommodated at her father’s home where they were received with considerable hospitality and all their needs met. The Bible writer has painted a masterful picture of Favor with this story. The servant is a stranger in a strange land, asking only for a drink and an over abundance is provided!</p>
<p>4.      <strong>Divine Assistance</strong>. The servant testified to Rebekah’s family that before he left his homeland he had received a promise. “God …will send his angel with thee and prosper thy way…”(v40)  If you are in right relationship with God there is HELP available! His Angels Go before us and camp around us!</p>
<p>5.      <strong>Supernatural Refreshment. “ …</strong>I came… unto the well…I stand by the well…” What could be more refreshing, more welcome after a journey such as his, than a well? Are you weary? There is a place of Refreshment! The Hebrew word for well is “Ayin.” (Strong’s #5869) The Gesenius Lexicon defines it as, “an eye…a face…a fountain.” The servant said “I came to the well, I stand by the well.” He is telling us there is an all seeing eye that observes our journey and the progress of our mission. He is telling us there is a reassuring face into which we can gaze when the dangers and the difficulties of the journey threaten to push or drag us off course! He is telling us there is a fountain at which we can quench the thirsting of our souls when we are weary, withered and perishing!</p>
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<p>“I came” (Strong’s # 935) means exactly that, “to come.”</p>
<p>“I stand” (Strong’s # 5324) means “…to <em>station …” </em></p>
<p>Make your approach! Take your stand! By the Well!</p>
<p>This is the only place in the universe these wonderful things are available! You can “stand” by many things the world views as a source, but there is only one place where you can stand that will result in right relationships with those around you, where the answer to prayer is revealed,  Divine favor is found, Divine assistance is provided and supernatural refreshment is offered, that is BY THE WELL! Jesus said, “…the water that I shall give … shall be … a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:14)</p>
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