Whom shall I send?

 In the Bible there are amazing stories of God choosing a person to bring his message. Abraham, Moses, Gideon, David, Peter and many more. Each one in the natural unqualified; but when God spoke they listened and chose to follow his orders.

Fear and adversity had given way to obedience and courage. What thing in your life are you afraid to confront? The Bible says “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.Joshua 1:9 NIV

God doesn’t say it’s a suggestion, it’s a command. His word is a reminder that we are his children and as a loving father, he gives us the confidence by telling us he is with us no matter how the odds look. Our Father rules the natural and unnatural.

Be strong and courageous my brothers and sisters for no challenge we face is too big for our Father to help us face.

Walking the walk

As christians  we know that men and women of God can fall because the only one that was sinless was Jesus.  We put faith that those we follow as our pastors get up every morning to fight an enemy that is well aware of their weaknesses which we know nothing about. 

If you are blessed to get fed weekly from a pulpit remember to remove that man or woman  and focus on the message not the messenger.  Stop glamorizing these flawed humans, stop being a groupy and a cheerleader about their life.  Focus on the word not the man.

While these men and women are trusted into ministry and we all hold them at a high standard yes, but they are not Jesus, the enemy will continue to prey on them because he knows that is the quickest way to discourage both new and seasoned believers. Yes, moral failure needs to be exposed because we serve a God of excellence but please stop making your religious walk about church clicks and glamorize those in leadership, make it about the word instead so that when you hear about these things you are able to separate the two without affecting your walk and allowing the enemy to use those situations from discouraging you and your family from the spiritual walk ahead of you.

Broken Beautiful

The other day there was an issue that came up and for some reason I remembered this famous mother goose poem. 

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;

All the king's horses and all the king's men

Couldn't put Humpty together again.

As a man we bear the responsibility to make our wives feel that we are their security. Security and trust in a relationship is the glue that holds everything together. 

What happens when we fail and fall? 

As men we try not to hurt or spouses by saying little lies that we believe will have no consequences but that is so far from the truth. 

Our words have repercussion and just like the little rhyme says they couldn’t put humpty back together again. I know what you’re thinking it’s a little extreme but understand once that trust is shattered you might put it back together but it will never be the same as brand new. 

So I challenge you to be mindful of your answers. A simple lie can steal the security of your wife. 

 Many long marriages have cracks but they continue in perfect imperfection because there is a belief that together they can handle what ever the issue is. It’s in the cracks that we can look back and admire the marriages that have weathered the storms. 

My brothers in Christ renew your mind everyday and cherish what God has given to you especially your wives. 

Humpty couldn’t be put back together by all the king’s men but we know it’s the King of Kings that we serve and no matter how broken we are HE can put it back together for his purpose again. 

Peace 

“This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”

Romans 3:22-23 NIV