Tuesday, January 8, 2008

2008 - for such a time as this

A be-lated happy new year to everyone! Has anyone noticed that the local gym is full of people because of new years resolutions to get fit? What are some spiritual resolutions (perhaps more bible reading, worship, intercession for others?) that you could make this year - it’s not too late!

I'm digging a post made on ArmyBarmy.com recently:
"We've said this many times in the past but we'll repeat it here. We want to get people saved, discipled, and sanctified. But it is very difficult to do that. and, if we are highly committed to the mission, it really takes it out of you and weighs on you when it isn't working very well.

So in the midst of all of this struggling it is easier to feed, clothe, and bed people in need than to save, disciple, and sanctify them. If you can remind yourself that you fed 150 people, clothed 28, and bedded 72 that day, it is easier to sleep at night.

Do you get that? When it is easier to sleep at night because you justify your efforts by secondary results, it isn't surprising that sometimes the secondary results supercede and even replace the 'main thing' (saving, discipling, and saving)(not to suggest that feeding and bedding and so on is easy, just that it is easier and more easily measurable).

Let's be aware of the temptation. As difficult as saving, discipling, and sanctifying process is, let's not be distracted."

Also, before I forget, last night a friend of mine from Adelaide Congress Hall, following heartfelt worship to God on the piano, received ALOT of the glory manifestations of heavenly oil and gold sparkle on her hands! Some was on her clothes and some passed to myself and another friend also! We were able to capture parts of this sign and wonder on video and I will hopefully post it soon to the glory of God!

Grace, Paul

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