By Jill Friedman
Whenever Bro. Charles Wilson came to the platform,I knew he was going to cheer me up by preaching faith and a positive message like no one else could. In my mind he is still preaching. There are no limits to Charles' God, who is everywhere and everything wonderful.
I'll never forget his story about the difference between an optimist and a pessimist: "You can put a pessimist in a room full of gold and he'll find a flaw in something; but if you put an optimist in a room full of horse manure, he'll say, "Oh boy! There must be a pony in here somewhere!"
I considered the home in which the Wilson boys were raised. The steadfast, quiet assurance in God of Bro. Wilson, Sr., must have had a profound influence on his sons because his steady faith is found in them also. There's no shadow of wavering. This friendly man wants to serve God. He has no hidden agendas. He is cheerful, willing, and quick to respond to needs as they arise. His joy is in the Lord. Nobody can take that away. Although Sis. Wilson has gone on home to glory, her excited testimonies and zeal for the Lord linger. her cheerfulness and kind words helped me many times. Her calm understanding had a steadying effect on her home. She busily worked on a job until she retired, but still managed to put God first. She based her family on a good foundation, the Word of God. With her husband, they two pulled together for over fifty years. Faithfulness and authority stabilized their efforts.
This family caught a glimpse of the gold in the hills of God. The extreme riches that are hidden to most have always been open to their eyes. The Wilsons visualized the beauty and romance, pageantry and great adventure of being a Christian while some cannot get past the drudgery of every day life in the wilderness.
Jesus, please anoint our eyes with eye salve and let us buy this gold. May we too wear the garments of the Christian life with grace and hope and joy. Let us lift Your banner high (as Bro. Charles was taught, believed, preached, and lived,) and "do exploits" in Jesus' Name!
Editor's Note: Sunday School Teacher, leader of our puppet ministry, saxophone player, and singer of unique songs - Sis. Jill is a multi-talented lady and a willing worker in the Kingdom of God.
Showing posts with label Heroes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heroes. Show all posts
Saturday, March 29, 2014
A Few Good Men
By Don Warfield, Sr.
If history proves anything, it proves that there has never been a great supply of good men. It's the few who overturn the tyrant, rebuild the nation, or cause people to fall on their knees before God in repentance. Throughout history, God has always found these few good men who would rise to His cause and defeat the enemy.
The Jews of Jesus' day referred to the fathers of their nation; Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as three good men. In our own country, a few good men signed the Declaration of Independence, which was considered an act of treason by the king of England. Years later, during World War II, God had prepared a few good men to lead the world to victory. Some of those [first] names were Ike, Winston, and Franklin.
All through the Bible you will find records of a few good men; Joseph, Joshua, Caleb, all those listed in the book of Judges: down through time they march. Jesus had only twelve disciples, yet they turned the world upside down with the Gospel. What ingredients made these men good men?
Daniel, chapter one, tells us that Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the king's meat or drink. It was this same purpose of heart that made Joseph turn down the pleasures of Egypt, which eventually saved his entire family from starvation, and made Joshua declare, "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." This same purpose made the disciples say, "We ought to obey God rather than man."
We need to look for good men to follow after. I thank God for my earthly father, who was a good father. When I was a child, he took me fishing and hunting. He always showed an interest in my schooling. He fathered me right up until his death. He was there when I needed him. He taught me to work because I never saw him hanging around the house without a job. He taught me to give by his generosity to others. But even with all the things he taught me - I will never be my father. Rather, I am to be an extension of my father, striving to be the man God wants me to be.
If we are ever to be one of the few good men, it won't happen automatically. You won't be a good father, a good husband, or a good neighbor unless you purpose in your heart as all good men before you have done. You will have to keep renewing that purpose in the face of all hell. Only as we stay in submission to God can He make us the man He wants us to be. Then, and only then can others say, "There goes one of the few good men!"
Editor's Note: Leader of our Home Bible Study ministry, a member of our adult Sunday School class teaching roster, and a faithful usher, Bro. Don Warfield is a blessing to the New Life Apostolic Church family. We are privileged to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in such company.
If history proves anything, it proves that there has never been a great supply of good men. It's the few who overturn the tyrant, rebuild the nation, or cause people to fall on their knees before God in repentance. Throughout history, God has always found these few good men who would rise to His cause and defeat the enemy.
The Jews of Jesus' day referred to the fathers of their nation; Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as three good men. In our own country, a few good men signed the Declaration of Independence, which was considered an act of treason by the king of England. Years later, during World War II, God had prepared a few good men to lead the world to victory. Some of those [first] names were Ike, Winston, and Franklin.
All through the Bible you will find records of a few good men; Joseph, Joshua, Caleb, all those listed in the book of Judges: down through time they march. Jesus had only twelve disciples, yet they turned the world upside down with the Gospel. What ingredients made these men good men?
Daniel, chapter one, tells us that Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the king's meat or drink. It was this same purpose of heart that made Joseph turn down the pleasures of Egypt, which eventually saved his entire family from starvation, and made Joshua declare, "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." This same purpose made the disciples say, "We ought to obey God rather than man."
We need to look for good men to follow after. I thank God for my earthly father, who was a good father. When I was a child, he took me fishing and hunting. He always showed an interest in my schooling. He fathered me right up until his death. He was there when I needed him. He taught me to work because I never saw him hanging around the house without a job. He taught me to give by his generosity to others. But even with all the things he taught me - I will never be my father. Rather, I am to be an extension of my father, striving to be the man God wants me to be.
If we are ever to be one of the few good men, it won't happen automatically. You won't be a good father, a good husband, or a good neighbor unless you purpose in your heart as all good men before you have done. You will have to keep renewing that purpose in the face of all hell. Only as we stay in submission to God can He make us the man He wants us to be. Then, and only then can others say, "There goes one of the few good men!"
Editor's Note: Leader of our Home Bible Study ministry, a member of our adult Sunday School class teaching roster, and a faithful usher, Bro. Don Warfield is a blessing to the New Life Apostolic Church family. We are privileged to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in such company.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Tribute to Bishop Kenneth D. Beckwith
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| Bishop Kenneth D. Beckwith |
Bishop Kenneth D. Beckwith
July 21, 1931 ~ February 18, 2014
Ozark, Alabama
Loving Pastor, Husband, Father, and Friend
Giving honor to Bishop Beckwith, Pastor and Mentor of our beloved Pastor Ken Foreman. He often speaks of the impact this precious man of God made on his life and ministry from the very outset of his walk with God. When a life makes such a great impression on the life of another - it reaches past the here and now and extends on into eternity. Like ripples on a pond, spread, reaching from impact point to the farthest shores.
We here at New Life Apostolic, never had the privilege of meeting Bishop Beckwith in this life. Yet we have seen and experienced his influence in the care and diligence displayed by our Pastor day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year. Thus, we look forward with joy to the day when we will meet him and get to thank him for giving of himself so freely and blessing us so richly.
"For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love,
which ye have shewed toward His Name,
in that ye have ministered unto the saints, and do minister.
And we do desire that every one of you
do shew the same diligence to the full assurance
of hope unto the end: that ye be not slothful,
but followers of them who through faith and patience
inherit the promises."
(Hebrews 6:10-12)
Who Will Take His Place?
A Tribute to James L Kilgore...
By Rachel Coltharp
By Rachel Coltharp
There was a man who took notice of sparrows; those that fell to the ground with broken wings. He noticed them, gathered them, bound their wings, and protected them from predators that would have likely made quick work of these wounded creatures. With gentle hands, he wiped the bloodied birds, wrapped the broken bones, and fed them until they mended. Then he gave them the confidence to fly again... and fly we did. Fly we do.
Who will take his place?
There are two answers...
There are two answers...
#1 Somebody else.
#2 Me.
It is not arrogance that replies with the second answer. It is what we are called to do; to notice the pain of others, to give sacrificially, to live for something BIGGER than ourselves. To cast every crown, every praise, every accolade at the feet of Jesus. To be Jesus in skin.
Who will take his place?
We will.
Long live the memory of the man who noticed, who was never too busy to shelter, to mend, and to teach us to fly.
We will.
Long live the memory of the man who noticed, who was never too busy to shelter, to mend, and to teach us to fly.
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Editor's Note: Bro. James L. Kilgore pastored in Houston, Texas for many years. Close friend of our Bishop, Charles R. Grisham, Bro. Kilgore was a man of vision and passion, with the heart of a servant. This tribute was written by Rachel Coltharp.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Are You Willing to Be a Hinge?
By Scott A. Phillips
"Big doors swing on small hinges."
I sat across the table from a retired missionary. He shared with me his original conversion. They were raised devout Baptist. His wife and he got hungry, they started praying and seeking God because they knew there was more. An Apostolic church planter moved next door.
God showed them the born again message and they became missionaries for over twenty years. The church that was their beginning is not even there any more. But these, the first converts of a home missions church, ministered around the world.
He told me, "We had a burden for this particular country. We got there and we accomplished one thing in two years, and then, due to the political situation, left, and we never lived in that country again. I wondered sometimes why God did not let us stay where He gave us a burden, but we know we accomplished one thing... We spent the rest of our life ministering in other fields."
I know another missionary who died a few years ago. Saved in a storefront Home Missions church, which also isn't there today; he ministered in another country and another language until his death.
We only read of Ananias once. However, that one time he was instrumental in the conversion of Saul/Paul. Much of the New Testament was written by Paul and much of the world was reached through Paul's ministry. I would say that is pretty good.
At times, it's hard to quantify what we are accomplishing. Some sow, some water, and others get the increase. The other day, I told my wife, "I know we are in the will of God, I expect more, but I know God is working."
The following Sunday, we were at a restaurant and a family we had spent months working with was there. I got to share Acts 2:38 with them. I got to baptize them. I saw them get the Holy Ghost. Then they moved and we lost contact. They told us they have been going to another Apostolic church. I was disappointed in my flesh, but it was like a confirmation. I am glad they are in an Apostolic church; I rejoice in that.
That is why the Bible says we are foolish to compare ourselves among ourselves. We really don't know the full extent of what someone else is doing - and no one may truly know what you are doing.
What if God sends one to accomplish one task and it seems they have failed, yet they fulfilled the exact and precise thing the Lord sent them to do? John the Baptist's ministry lasted nine months. I am sure he thought he had failed God as he sat in that cold prison. But we know he fulfilled his purpose.
Are we willing to be humble enough to see ourselves as part of God's plan... and maybe a small part?
Some want to pound their chest and be proud of what they can take credit for. Others hang their head because they are discouraged. Get your head up. Get your eyes on Him. He knows the score. He will be the One that rewards us. Are you willing to be a hinge?
Editor's Note: Bro. Scott Phillips pastors New Birth Church in Clinton, Mississippi. His ministry is far-reaching, in that he not only preaches the Word in Clinton, but he is also a prolific writer, with a blogsite and several books to his credit. Additional Note: Here are a few Biblical "hinges" - the widow who ministered to Elijah, the captive Hebrew maid who witnessed to Namaan's wife, the servant who persuaded Namaan to go ahead and dip in Jordan seven times, the little boy who shared his lunch, the Syro-Phoencian woman who wanted "crumbs," the good Samaritan, and the unnamed heroes of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11.
"Big doors swing on small hinges."
I sat across the table from a retired missionary. He shared with me his original conversion. They were raised devout Baptist. His wife and he got hungry, they started praying and seeking God because they knew there was more. An Apostolic church planter moved next door.
God showed them the born again message and they became missionaries for over twenty years. The church that was their beginning is not even there any more. But these, the first converts of a home missions church, ministered around the world.
He told me, "We had a burden for this particular country. We got there and we accomplished one thing in two years, and then, due to the political situation, left, and we never lived in that country again. I wondered sometimes why God did not let us stay where He gave us a burden, but we know we accomplished one thing... We spent the rest of our life ministering in other fields."
I know another missionary who died a few years ago. Saved in a storefront Home Missions church, which also isn't there today; he ministered in another country and another language until his death.
We only read of Ananias once. However, that one time he was instrumental in the conversion of Saul/Paul. Much of the New Testament was written by Paul and much of the world was reached through Paul's ministry. I would say that is pretty good.
At times, it's hard to quantify what we are accomplishing. Some sow, some water, and others get the increase. The other day, I told my wife, "I know we are in the will of God, I expect more, but I know God is working."
The following Sunday, we were at a restaurant and a family we had spent months working with was there. I got to share Acts 2:38 with them. I got to baptize them. I saw them get the Holy Ghost. Then they moved and we lost contact. They told us they have been going to another Apostolic church. I was disappointed in my flesh, but it was like a confirmation. I am glad they are in an Apostolic church; I rejoice in that.
That is why the Bible says we are foolish to compare ourselves among ourselves. We really don't know the full extent of what someone else is doing - and no one may truly know what you are doing.
What if God sends one to accomplish one task and it seems they have failed, yet they fulfilled the exact and precise thing the Lord sent them to do? John the Baptist's ministry lasted nine months. I am sure he thought he had failed God as he sat in that cold prison. But we know he fulfilled his purpose.
Are we willing to be humble enough to see ourselves as part of God's plan... and maybe a small part?
Some want to pound their chest and be proud of what they can take credit for. Others hang their head because they are discouraged. Get your head up. Get your eyes on Him. He knows the score. He will be the One that rewards us. Are you willing to be a hinge?
Editor's Note: Bro. Scott Phillips pastors New Birth Church in Clinton, Mississippi. His ministry is far-reaching, in that he not only preaches the Word in Clinton, but he is also a prolific writer, with a blogsite and several books to his credit. Additional Note: Here are a few Biblical "hinges" - the widow who ministered to Elijah, the captive Hebrew maid who witnessed to Namaan's wife, the servant who persuaded Namaan to go ahead and dip in Jordan seven times, the little boy who shared his lunch, the Syro-Phoencian woman who wanted "crumbs," the good Samaritan, and the unnamed heroes of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11.
Friday, May 31, 2013
A Life that Lifts...
By D. Keith Leaman
Text: Acts 3:6-8 - Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
As Sis. Foreman taught the Sunday School lesson this morning, the song, "Trust and Obey" came to my mind. The lame man at the gate was asking for alms. He'd been there doing that for years - but on a specific day... God's timing was perfect.
Backslidden Don Warfield, Sr. had a birthday party. While there, he talked with me about an Israeli attack on Iran. During the course of that conversation, I learned that Don played gold - and that began golf outings that continued for two or three years - just a friendship. But the friendship that developed led to Don coming back to God!
Editor's Note: Bro. Keith and Sis. Mary Leaman visited with us on Sunday, October 9, 2011, approximately one year before his death in 2012. As was his custom, Bro. Keith, like Barnabas in Acts, was an encouragement to the body of Christ. As we sang each of the verses of the hymn, "Trust and Obey," we began to realize we were witnessing the hymn in action in the lives of Bro. Keith and Sis. Mary. (See Malachi 3:16-17.)
Text: Acts 3:6-8 - Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
As Sis. Foreman taught the Sunday School lesson this morning, the song, "Trust and Obey" came to my mind. The lame man at the gate was asking for alms. He'd been there doing that for years - but on a specific day... God's timing was perfect.
Backslidden Don Warfield, Sr. had a birthday party. While there, he talked with me about an Israeli attack on Iran. During the course of that conversation, I learned that Don played gold - and that began golf outings that continued for two or three years - just a friendship. But the friendship that developed led to Don coming back to God!
- You can't force a rose bud
- You can't help the butterfly out of its cocoon
- It has to be in God's time
- There's a right time and a right place.
- December 4. 2010 - at a conference in Malaysia - a lady was teaching a youth class on prayer, including taking time to listen. She recommended at least 90 seconds of listening.
- A second lady was teaching missionary kids (mk's). Seth, a 10-year old boy tapped her on the shoulder and said, "Pastor Leaman." The group prayed a general prayer.
- On the second day, Celinda, the 2nd lady, was given more information as to Keith Leaman's need.
Editor's Note: Bro. Keith and Sis. Mary Leaman visited with us on Sunday, October 9, 2011, approximately one year before his death in 2012. As was his custom, Bro. Keith, like Barnabas in Acts, was an encouragement to the body of Christ. As we sang each of the verses of the hymn, "Trust and Obey," we began to realize we were witnessing the hymn in action in the lives of Bro. Keith and Sis. Mary. (See Malachi 3:16-17.)
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Comforter's Comfort
By Marjorie Kinnee
Text: Psalm 119:50, 52, 76 – "This is my comfort in my affliction: for Thy Word hath quickened me... I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself... Let, I pray Thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy Word unto Thy servant."
We’ve called her a hero – and she is. But more than that, Doris Wilson was the quintessential Proverbs 31 woman. Her gentle, unassuming influence upon the lives of those around her was so significant it rises up to declare her works. She was both – virtuous and priceless. Alton’s heart trusted her implicitly; she did him good, not evil, for over 50 years.
Doris worked willingly; she was not reluctant to do the menial and the mundane, she carefully took care of her household. A good businesswoman, she blessed the lives of homemakers with kindness and demonstrating the knack of home decor with a heart full of love. She was not afraid to work in the inner city and the so-called dangerous areas of town. She was a blessing to all who came in contact with her. For many years, we counted on Doris to decorate banquets, showers, and meetings with her own unique blend of artistic table arrangements and themes.
We could count on her words of wisdom and encouragement, whether by public testimony or one-on-one. The Holy Ghost worked in and through her, supplying a word in due season; one that would bless the hearer and build up the Kingdom. She took refuge in the Word of God and the promises of God. Her love for the Word of God prompted her to buy copies of the adult teacher’s manual each year so she could keep current with what the church was learning each week. Her husband, her children, her daughter-in-law, and her grandchildren can testify to the loving care she freely lavished on them. Her church family also enjoyed the benefits of her godly example. Solomon was speaking about his own mother, but he might as well have had Doris Wilson in mind when he said, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." (Proverbs 31:29-31)
Although we would give much to have her remain with us, the God of all comfort has determined in His purpose and plan that her homegoing would be early Tuesday morning, November 13, 2012. When we think on her basking in the presence of the Lord and seeing the smile on His face, our sorrow can be colored by joy. Our affliction triggers His comfort if we will but lean hard on Him.
"Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of all mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." (II Corinthians 1:3-4)
"Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
Text: Psalm 119:50, 52, 76 – "This is my comfort in my affliction: for Thy Word hath quickened me... I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Lord; and have comforted myself... Let, I pray Thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy Word unto Thy servant."
We’ve called her a hero – and she is. But more than that, Doris Wilson was the quintessential Proverbs 31 woman. Her gentle, unassuming influence upon the lives of those around her was so significant it rises up to declare her works. She was both – virtuous and priceless. Alton’s heart trusted her implicitly; she did him good, not evil, for over 50 years.
Doris worked willingly; she was not reluctant to do the menial and the mundane, she carefully took care of her household. A good businesswoman, she blessed the lives of homemakers with kindness and demonstrating the knack of home decor with a heart full of love. She was not afraid to work in the inner city and the so-called dangerous areas of town. She was a blessing to all who came in contact with her. For many years, we counted on Doris to decorate banquets, showers, and meetings with her own unique blend of artistic table arrangements and themes.
We could count on her words of wisdom and encouragement, whether by public testimony or one-on-one. The Holy Ghost worked in and through her, supplying a word in due season; one that would bless the hearer and build up the Kingdom. She took refuge in the Word of God and the promises of God. Her love for the Word of God prompted her to buy copies of the adult teacher’s manual each year so she could keep current with what the church was learning each week. Her husband, her children, her daughter-in-law, and her grandchildren can testify to the loving care she freely lavished on them. Her church family also enjoyed the benefits of her godly example. Solomon was speaking about his own mother, but he might as well have had Doris Wilson in mind when he said, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." (Proverbs 31:29-31)
Although we would give much to have her remain with us, the God of all comfort has determined in His purpose and plan that her homegoing would be early Tuesday morning, November 13, 2012. When we think on her basking in the presence of the Lord and seeing the smile on His face, our sorrow can be colored by joy. Our affliction triggers His comfort if we will but lean hard on Him.
"Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of all mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." (II Corinthians 1:3-4)
"Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
(I Thessalonians 4:18)
Friday, August 31, 2012
What Do You Do...?
By Scott Philips
What Do You Do When No One Else Will Be the Hero?
Picture with me young David with a bag of bread and a block of cheese. He walks into the camp of Israel and when confrontation comes, there was no hero in Israel.
He came to see a fight, but all he found was fear. He came to see how the battle was going and what he found was a cowering army and the king hiding in his tent. He had hoped to see a hero win the day. But there was no hero to be found.
There will come a time in your life when no one else will be your hero. Victory in your life will not be measured by a praying church or an anointed preacher, but the outcome of the day will rest on your shoulders and your faith... when the only possible hero is the one looking at you in the mirror.
There was a day when the storm had been raging for hours. All those on the boat had prayed to their gods but the storm got no better. Then someone ventured over to Jonah and said, "Wake up and call on your God."
Everyone on the boat reached in their bag of faith and found nothing. But they saw a man who was asleep. Jonah knew the answer to that storm. He had the solution. "Put me in the water." The Bible "Aquaman." And so, with a heave ho, they tossed him into the brink and immediately... peace. The storm was gone and all danger passed. As Jonah went down into the deep, a great fish came and swallowed him down into its belly. That fish took him down to a deep, dark place, but what came out of that place was a hero.
There comes a time when the only place deliverance will come from is you. To quote Larry Boy from the Veggie Tales, here's something we need to say on the day when no hero is to be found... "I am that hero." Joseph had to say it. David had to say it. Esther had to say it. Daniel had to say it, and so did the three Hebrew boys. When it's time for you to take a stand, just remember... you don't go in your own strength... Like David, you come in the Name of the Lord!
Editor's Note: Scott A. Philips is the pastor of New Birth Church in Clinton, Mississippi. A prolific writer who maintains a blogsite relative to his ministry, Bro. Philips' ministry reaches far and wide and is a blessing to the Kingdom of God.
What Do You Do When No One Else Will Be the Hero?
Picture with me young David with a bag of bread and a block of cheese. He walks into the camp of Israel and when confrontation comes, there was no hero in Israel.
He came to see a fight, but all he found was fear. He came to see how the battle was going and what he found was a cowering army and the king hiding in his tent. He had hoped to see a hero win the day. But there was no hero to be found.
There will come a time in your life when no one else will be your hero. Victory in your life will not be measured by a praying church or an anointed preacher, but the outcome of the day will rest on your shoulders and your faith... when the only possible hero is the one looking at you in the mirror.
There was a day when the storm had been raging for hours. All those on the boat had prayed to their gods but the storm got no better. Then someone ventured over to Jonah and said, "Wake up and call on your God."
Everyone on the boat reached in their bag of faith and found nothing. But they saw a man who was asleep. Jonah knew the answer to that storm. He had the solution. "Put me in the water." The Bible "Aquaman." And so, with a heave ho, they tossed him into the brink and immediately... peace. The storm was gone and all danger passed. As Jonah went down into the deep, a great fish came and swallowed him down into its belly. That fish took him down to a deep, dark place, but what came out of that place was a hero.
There comes a time when the only place deliverance will come from is you. To quote Larry Boy from the Veggie Tales, here's something we need to say on the day when no hero is to be found... "I am that hero." Joseph had to say it. David had to say it. Esther had to say it. Daniel had to say it, and so did the three Hebrew boys. When it's time for you to take a stand, just remember... you don't go in your own strength... Like David, you come in the Name of the Lord!
Editor's Note: Scott A. Philips is the pastor of New Birth Church in Clinton, Mississippi. A prolific writer who maintains a blogsite relative to his ministry, Bro. Philips' ministry reaches far and wide and is a blessing to the Kingdom of God.
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