I heard a great sermon today and wanted to just share a short outline of that message. I pray it speaks to your heart as well.
Read Psalms 24.....all the way through. It tells of a Jacob Generation. Are we of that generation today?
It has been said, "Everything that we see in the Spiritual, that relates to our Lord in Israel, has a message to us who are living in the natural."
When you read in Genesis the life of Jacob, we see his name~Yacob~means "supplanter". He was grabbing the heel of his brother to get out first. He was not a man with clean hands or a pure heart. This generation today is not a David generation, not an Elisha generation, not an Elijah generation, it's a Jacob generation. God is raising up a people who, when we go in to worship, the Lord will say "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in." Ps 24:7
1. This was an unsettled generation. Jacob, with his sinful past as a cheater, himself was cheated with Rachel. Later he thought his brother Esau was coming to destroy him to pay him back for what Jacob had done to him, so he sent his wife out to meet him. What a cowardly act. But, while he was sleeping, God had an encounter with Jacob. God pursues and chases those very people who have messed up, ran away, done wrong, and made a mistake, to bring them to Himself.
2. This was a lonely generation. In Genesis 32 Jacob was left alone. These days we are very busy but often so lonely at times when no one sees the condition of our hearts.
3. This was a struggling generation. In the world today, people everywhere are struggling with problems and rebelling against God. All the time the Father longs for them to come to Him, but they are running, running away, but still feeling that tug.
4. This was a broken generation. Parents today look at their kids and see them as perfect, but when God gets through with them, they are astounded at where those kids were headed if God hadn't stopped them. The good news is that God is able to wrestle with His chosen ones, just like He did with Jacob. The Lord wrestles them down till they come back to Him. How blessed we are that we have a God who will bring the rod of correction and break us down in order to guide us back to the fold. Being broken is not the worst thing that could happen in life.
Read the story of Helen Keller~when they told her about Jesus, she said, Oh, I knew Him, but I didn't know His name. Just look what God brought out of her life. She was broken.
Beethovan became deaf~why would God give such a great musician and then let him go deaf? God could have healed him, but the greatest music came when he could only hear God. He was broken.
Fanny Crosby~if you know anything about that great hymn writer, she was blinded at birth when they mistakenly put sulfuric acid in the newborn's eyes. Yet she wrote some of the world's best~loved gospel music. Do you know this one?
"When my life's work is ended and I cross the swelling tide,
and the bright and glorious morning I shall see,
I shall know my Redeemer, when I reach the other side,
and His smile shall be the first to welcome me,
I shall know Him, I shall know Him, and redeemed, by His side I shall stand,
I shall know Him, I shall know Him, by the prints of the nails in His hands."
If anyone was ever broken, this lady was broken.
Nobody ever was blessed who was not broken first. What are you doing with your sorrows? What's this crushing going on? Could it be God who's wrestled you to the ground? God, in His great love, may break you to bring you to Himself. If that's you, just hang onto Jesus' Hand, for He doeth all things well. We have His Word on that, and He cannot lie.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas play 2009 pictures
Here are a few pictures from our Christmas Play 2009 directed by Sister Janice McDonald. I would like to say everyone did a wonderful job. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who helped out with costumes. Sunday was a very enjoyable day in the Lord. I believe our children will remember it from years to come.
After over 15 years in walking with the Lord, God has always blessed our efforts with working with the youth and children at Christmas play times. We (Brother Smith and I) have had children who later , come back as adults and say
" I remember the time you spent with me , during the play...I felt so important to you and God"
Anyway, these are very special times with our gift from God (our children). I thank God for each and every one.
God Bless You!
Joan
After over 15 years in walking with the Lord, God has always blessed our efforts with working with the youth and children at Christmas play times. We (Brother Smith and I) have had children who later , come back as adults and say
" I remember the time you spent with me , during the play...I felt so important to you and God"
Anyway, these are very special times with our gift from God (our children). I thank God for each and every one.
God Bless You!
Joan
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Prayer Requests and Praise Reports!!
We have some good news about two children who were prayed for a week ago. They are now both doing very well, and the baby boy got a report from the doctor saying he couldn't find anything wrong with his heart. They believed the baby had heart trouble, but the Lord fixed that. Amen! Also, Neal Sandlin had more surgery on his neck and had some nerve pressure. He had a really rough go for a while, but said he is very, very much better now with alot less pain. Praise the Lord!!
Our church is such a wonderful place to share joy and sorrow with brothers and sisters of the Body of Christ. It makes you feel like you have arrived at the ER filled with caring doctors and nurses who only want to support and care for you when you are too sick or weak to help yourself. Recently Joyce Meyer said, "we must remember that the ONLY real and permanent help we have in this life is God." Jesus made us a promise to never leave us or forsake us, and He will not and He cannot lie. Hang onto that in these trying days. It seems everyday we hear of someone dear who is ill or facing a challenge they cannot go through alone. Praise the Lord, we have a place to go for help. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and is safe." Proverbs 18:10
A dear member of our church, Travis Ray Carter, is facing a life-threatening illness and was told that without surgery, there is nothing the doctors can do. He has chosen to stand with the Lord and trust in the Great Physician. Let's lift him and the family up in prayer. He is my step-father and I can tell you he has treated me and my whole family like his own. He has loved and helped many people over the years all over the country, from customers to old Army buddies to the many churches he insured over the years.
Another need for prayer is Linda Frank's husband who has to go to B'ham Tuesday morning for tests. Also, Mildred Ray's grandson is still in the hospital and needs to be remembered. Jerrie's husband, Drake, is home from the hospital but having a very tough time recovering. Pray for this whole precious family. There are many more needs I don't know about, but our Father does.
Many times, we fail to see what is right in front of our eyes; suffering and lonely folks who could do with a phone call, card or a visit to cheer them up and let them know somebody cares. If you have ever been in a 'valley' and needed help, think what any little expression of love meant to you. Jesus calls us to deny self and follow Him. I would also like to ask you to remember me. I have been in a very low place in my spirit for the last several weeks and I really need your prayers and love those who have already been there for me. What a difference it makes to know you have a true friend, I said a TRUE FRIEND who will interceed for you. Thank you to Beverly Foster for being a really good one, I love you. Also, Deb, Jan, Margie, Janice, Carol, Beth, Sondra, Joan, great ladies!
God Bless you all!
Our church is such a wonderful place to share joy and sorrow with brothers and sisters of the Body of Christ. It makes you feel like you have arrived at the ER filled with caring doctors and nurses who only want to support and care for you when you are too sick or weak to help yourself. Recently Joyce Meyer said, "we must remember that the ONLY real and permanent help we have in this life is God." Jesus made us a promise to never leave us or forsake us, and He will not and He cannot lie. Hang onto that in these trying days. It seems everyday we hear of someone dear who is ill or facing a challenge they cannot go through alone. Praise the Lord, we have a place to go for help. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and is safe." Proverbs 18:10
A dear member of our church, Travis Ray Carter, is facing a life-threatening illness and was told that without surgery, there is nothing the doctors can do. He has chosen to stand with the Lord and trust in the Great Physician. Let's lift him and the family up in prayer. He is my step-father and I can tell you he has treated me and my whole family like his own. He has loved and helped many people over the years all over the country, from customers to old Army buddies to the many churches he insured over the years.
Another need for prayer is Linda Frank's husband who has to go to B'ham Tuesday morning for tests. Also, Mildred Ray's grandson is still in the hospital and needs to be remembered. Jerrie's husband, Drake, is home from the hospital but having a very tough time recovering. Pray for this whole precious family. There are many more needs I don't know about, but our Father does.
Many times, we fail to see what is right in front of our eyes; suffering and lonely folks who could do with a phone call, card or a visit to cheer them up and let them know somebody cares. If you have ever been in a 'valley' and needed help, think what any little expression of love meant to you. Jesus calls us to deny self and follow Him. I would also like to ask you to remember me. I have been in a very low place in my spirit for the last several weeks and I really need your prayers and love those who have already been there for me. What a difference it makes to know you have a true friend, I said a TRUE FRIEND who will interceed for you. Thank you to Beverly Foster for being a really good one, I love you. Also, Deb, Jan, Margie, Janice, Carol, Beth, Sondra, Joan, great ladies!
God Bless you all!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Don't forget!
We wil be meeting at the Ivan K Hilol Recreational center for Sunday services, as the Beasley family wil be using the building for a Sacred Harp Singing. We will be back next Sunday Dec 20, and will be having our Children's Christmas Play that day.
Please pray for the children and all who be coming to see the play that they may be touched.
Love,
Sister Joan
Please pray for the children and all who be coming to see the play that they may be touched.
Love,
Sister Joan
Friday, December 4, 2009
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES
Angel Food Ministry
Order Deadline December 6th
Order Distribution December 19th
Please Contact ; Carol Barton 486-4868
If you are in need of a Order Form
Food boxes from $18.00 to $30.00 .
What a blessing
Order Deadline December 6th
Order Distribution December 19th
Please Contact ; Carol Barton 486-4868
If you are in need of a Order Form
Food boxes from $18.00 to $30.00 .
What a blessing
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