This past Sunday marked our the one year anniversary of The Church of God being established in Oklahoma City. Although several were out of town, we still had a good crowd. The only sad part was that some who were here on that wonderful day, were not here to celebrate the anniversary. But then...that is what happens when people move away.
The enemy isn't happy that we are here and it was very evident in the way he faught the service...technical difficulties, people running late...a few seemed distracted mentally...but in spite of that, I felt the presence of God in the worship and message. The enemy attacked our pastor following the service with a migraine unlike those he has had in the past. With prayer and rest, he was fully recovered by the next morning. Brother Ray reminded me that the devil is not happy that we are here and that we are doing our best to follow God's leading. He isn't happy about the training we are doing in this local church, so he is going to fight us all the way. When he fights that hard, we can expect God to do great things, so that is where our focus must be, on the expectations of what God is going to do.
The people here have a mind to work...we plant, we water and God gives the increase...all we can do is our best and follow God, one step at a time and He will provide all we need to accomplish the work and the fruits borne of our labors will be blessed and multiplied by Him.
Hope you are having a wonderful week. If you happen to be in OKC this evening at 7:00...please join us for our VLB (youth) service.
Till next time...Sister Tammi
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Rylisms: Devotion for 6 August 10
When we don't know what else to do...focus on this verse of scripture...God's Word holds all the answers, we just have to seek and find.
What Does the Lord Want Me to Do? (Part 2)
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" (Micah 6:8)
#2 — LOVE MERCY.
Solomon wrote, "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee" (Proverbs 3:3). Notice that mercy and truth must never be separated from one another. Truth without mercy is harsh; mercy without truth is irresponsible. Together they form the essence of godliness. Solomon went on to say that mercy and truth working together in our hearts and lives would bring us favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Justice calls for action against that which is wrong; mercy requires patience in dealing with those who have been wronged. Together they accomplish God's will in our sphere of influence. "God works powerfully," wrote John Newton, "but for the most part He works gently and gradually.”
You and I cannot change the world, but we can do something about what goes on where we live. And if we'll see to that, the Lord will take care of the rest. After all, the light that shines the farthest, shines brightest at home.
Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Did you know that how you treat other people is a prayer you are praying, asking the Lord to treat you the same way? The one sure path you can walk is the Way of Mercy.
What does the Lord want you to do? He wants you to be a person who does justice, and who loves mercy.
What Does the Lord Want Me to Do? (Part 2)
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" (Micah 6:8)
#2 — LOVE MERCY.
Solomon wrote, "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee" (Proverbs 3:3). Notice that mercy and truth must never be separated from one another. Truth without mercy is harsh; mercy without truth is irresponsible. Together they form the essence of godliness. Solomon went on to say that mercy and truth working together in our hearts and lives would bring us favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Justice calls for action against that which is wrong; mercy requires patience in dealing with those who have been wronged. Together they accomplish God's will in our sphere of influence. "God works powerfully," wrote John Newton, "but for the most part He works gently and gradually.”
You and I cannot change the world, but we can do something about what goes on where we live. And if we'll see to that, the Lord will take care of the rest. After all, the light that shines the farthest, shines brightest at home.
Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Did you know that how you treat other people is a prayer you are praying, asking the Lord to treat you the same way? The one sure path you can walk is the Way of Mercy.
What does the Lord want you to do? He wants you to be a person who does justice, and who loves mercy.
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