Koinonia in the Storms!

Just when you "feel" like you are going to go through a storm all alone, Jesus shows up with a whole herd of "sheep" and kicks-off a great big koinonia party! Wahoo!!!

Jesus DID say, after all, that He would never leave us nor forsake us, and He DID say that He would give to us His Peace... now THAT is a sure-fire formula for a Divine and Holy party!

["Koinonia" is a Greek term in New Testament scripture that speaks of "the beneficial outcome of fellowship" enjoyed within the context of the church family.]

He Remains the Same!

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."

~ Hebrews 13:8 ~

Some morning when we awaken to find that our world has exploded into chaos all around us while we slept peacefully through the night before, let us remember our God remains the same "yesterday, today, and forever," that on that morning He is the same:

• as He was the previous evening,
• as He was 2,000 years ago, and
• as He was on the first day of creation!

So, don't be afraid, for:

• He is God,
• He is ultimately in control, and
• You remain the apple of His eye!

See you at the altar.

Sundays are NOT "me" Days!

When I was in Bible School preparing for ministry, I found that Sundays ("The Lord's Day," as the Apostles in the New Testament call it) where extremely draining on me both physically and emotionally.

After praying for a change in how I was experiencing Sundays, I had a thought wander slowly through my mind:

"Let Sundays be for God, and for other people.  Sundays are NOT 'me' days!"

So, I did. I made a conscious decision that Sundays were not going to be "me" days. Instead, they would be all about God and all about other people.

Something amazing transpired. From that next Sunday forward, as I consciously made "The Lord's Day" ALL about HIM and THEM, and NOT about ME, I was well rested physically and emotionally all day long.

Sure I still catch a nap on Sunday afternoon if time permits it, but the Holy Spirit EMPOWERS me and RESTS me for the service that I render to both God and People on "The Lord's day!"

Thank You for dropping by and reading my journal.  See you at the altar of service, where we (1) serve God in worship, in giving, and in intercession, and where we (2) serve People in encouragement, in intercession, and in fellowship.