Rom 8:31

Rom 8:31
If God  is for us, who can be against us?
NKJV

     I’m the kind of guy who now looks to see how God is working in my life and who HE is using to speak to me.  I used to be the kind that always looked at my circumstances and if they were bad enough, I would cry out to God and usually blame HIM for what HE got me into.  I would like to compare myself with Job.  However, Job was “upright and blameless” before God.  That leaves me out {aside from Christ in me, the Hope of Glory, there is no good in me}.  Don’t get me wrong, I don’t go around trying to sin all day long.  No, I guess I have to compare myself to Jonah.  God spoke to Jonah directly and Jonah fled from the Lord.  Sometimes I try to hide from God.  Oh, I know HE is Omni-present, but sometimes I try to flee from God.   How ridiculous.  Trying to hide from the God of the Universe.  HE created it all and here I am trying to hide from HIM.  
     God showed me a verse today.  Ps 18:30
“As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him.”
AMP
     You see, I am not any different than anyone else.  I am a sinner saved by grace.  HIS Grace.  Nothing in me is any good except that HE is working in me.  I choose to take refuge behind HIS Shield and put my trust in HIM.
     To all who read this.  God Bless You All.

Be STILL and Know that I AM

That was God's Word to me yesterday as I was going about doing my w-o-r-k job with the Forest Service. I was on a seldom used Forest Road way up on the top of the mountain walking along when suddenly I heard God speak to me. HIS Words: "Be Still and Know that I AM" Not unusual since that happens to be a favorite passage of scripture for me but....why then....why at that time....that place? I don't have the answer but I know I heard from God. I asked almost immediately, "What part of me do you want to be still?" That was the wrong question to ask because HE immediately brought to my mind the picture of Abram when God spoke to him in Genesis 12. In verse 4 it says that Abram "departed". Again in Hebrews 11:8 it says that Abraham "obeyed". So, my question is, why did I not just obey instead of offering up a verbal comeback? The Answer: Because I am still in the process of change. Changing to become more Christlike. I am on the journey that Abraham set out for. Think about this and let me know your reaction.
God's PEACE on All who read this and a reminder to Be Still and Know that GOD is in Control.

The Tomb is Empty

HAPPY EASTER
THE LORD IS RISEN

You Can't Get There From Here!

This is a popular phrase out here in New Mexico. "You can't get there from here!" The people are saying something to the effect that you would have to drive around the mountain, or take a different way or maybe an arroyo is flooding out the road.
Hebrews 11:8 says about Abraham, "By FAITH Abraham, when he was called to out into a place which he should afterward receive for an inheritance, OBEYED; and he went out, not knowing where he was going!"
Abraham didn't have the resouces that we have today. He didn't have computers that had all the up to the minute technology that could take him places he never even heard of before. Abraham didn't have Google Earth to help search out far away lands nor did he have MapQuest. All Abraham had was FAITH.
Last week at our Bible Study, we discussed the word FAITH. It was a lively discussion and I sensed the HOLY SPIRIT was using it in the lives of people. We all left the study with a better understanding of what the God Kind of FAITH really is. The big question was: "Is FAITH a gift from GOD?" Study that out and let me know your thoughts. Start with Ephesians 2:8-9.
Last night we again had a very lively discussion on the word HUMILITY. Once again, God the HOLY SPIRIT taught all of us what true HUMILITY is. O that we all become more CHRIST-LIKE.
"You can't get there from here" is a cute catch phrase that I hope caught your eye. As Christians we all should be able to say that We CAN get there from here. I encourage you all to study God's Word...HE gave it to us so it would become our road map, our MapQuest to become Christ-like. With God directing us, WE CAN GET THERE FROM HERE.

I CAN

I CAN

I Samuel 14:6 “Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, "Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few."
NKJV

Another version puts it this way: “Jonathan said to the young man, "Let's cross over to the camp of those heathen Philistines. Maybe the LORD will help us; if he does, nothing can keep him from giving us the victory, no matter how few of us there are."
TEV

Wouldn’t you agree that Jonathan, the son of Saul, the not-too-wise king, had an “I CAN” attitude and determination in his voice?

We can say many things about Saul but get right to the meat of the Word and learn the lesson God is teaching us. I CAN but…only when God is in it. If I don’t invite God’s Control, it won’t happen. Jonathan said, “…it may be that the Lord will work for us.” Don’t mistake his statement as a negative or doubting comment on his part, or that he was about to put God to the test. I believe that Jonathan totally trusted God to deliver the Philistines into his hands and give him the victory over them. “Jonathan's resolution arose from the strong conviction that Israel was the nation of God, who would not refuse His help to His people in their conflict with the foes of His kingdom, if they would only put their whole trust in Him.”
(from Keil and Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament: New Updated Edition, Electronic Database. Copyright © 1996 by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Folks, I see it like this…when I am relying on God to do it in and through me, and I keep my focus on HIM, HE will do it through me…no matter what my circumstances are. I CAN.
I see God’s Hand in all that goes on around me every day…moment by moment. I am learning the lesson here. Come and learn it with me.

Be Blessed because GOD is the “I CAN” GOD

GOD CAN

You know, sometimes we get so wrapped up in thinking "BIG" that we don't take the time to think "small". Big things usually have small beginnings.
The mega churches of today had their humble beginnings where perhaps one or two couples started to worship and preach in their garage where some small gathering of people said, "GOD CAN".
Let us enjoy 'humble beginnings' while they are yet small and everyone knows one another, let us continue to strive to "LET GOD" have HIS Way among us.
This past Sunday we ministered in a small Navajo church 113 miles from Cuba. 30 people were in attendance BUT they literally worshiped God ALL DAY with real Love for JESUS.
Last night we attended a prayer meeting to pray that God's Will be done in the upcoming election for Village council and mayor. For the first time ever, 2 Christians are running for office. 15 people were in attendance praising and worshiping God.
Whether it be 15, 30, 300 or 30,000....GOD is Honored by all that bring Glory to Jesus. Remember Philippians 4:13 I CAN do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.
"GOD CAN"

God is Here

God is Here

Yesterday, Sunday, we went out to the Rez Church and were truly blessed. One of the most powerful worship leaders in our area showed up to lead worship and as we sang praises to our Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit moved throughout the building leaving a fresh fragrance of HIS Presence. What a wonderful experience it was. To worship with other believers who know what it is to be in the presence of GOD.
Before we left the house yesterday morning, the Lord spoke to my heart about what to share or preach on when we got there. The words of our daily devotional came to my mind, “Who are you trying to impress?”
So, when it came time during the service to share and preach on what God had given me, I spoke on Matthew 6:5 where Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as if you are simply talking to God. Would your child say to you, "O, great, most gracious and loving earthly parent, what is it that thou dost wish me to do?" I don’t think so…not in this day and age. You would have a good chuckle if they did. We don’t use those flowery words in our daily life so why do we think we have to be so rigid in our speech to our Heavenly Father? If you need to get back in touch with Praying to your Heavenly Father, why not listen intently to the prayers of new believers. They are infants in their Christian experience and don’t speak out a lot of gobble de gook. They are spontaneous and honest in their prayers. I encourage you to get back to basics and know that GOD is HERE….wherever you are. We will be discussing the attributes of God, soon. There is no better way to know who God is than to learn and study HIS Names and HIS Attributes.
God Bless You all and know that we pray for you all daily.