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We are to be filled with everything of the spirit. Truly, in every way, the spirit is a servant for us, sent by Christ Jesus himself. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to all of us to use for His Glory, not ours, but all for him. Though we are to desire the gifts, God's Holy Spirit, but he gives as he will, and not a second before. The reason we can't boast is this: It's really God's gift through me to the church. So just because our church, Grace Church is a great one, we can't boast about us, because it is not us at all. It's God's Holy Spirit in work with us through his gifts to the church. Remember: No gifts are better than the other, they are all unique.

"We can only fight the world by having a deeper hunger for God." Piper.

We can also fight the world by keeping his word in our minds, our hearts, and in our songs. Although most are quite obvious, We could most likely name off near a million of his gifts. (Not the actuall gifts of the spirit, but gifts from the lord in life.) No one is better than another, God uses every member of the church for a different and unique purpose. Some to prophesy, (I could name a few in the church), Some to set up and build it up, (I could name a few more), and still more to do different things for the church that I don't really want to take the time to name. Different people respond differently to a situation, so it's really obvious that no one thinks or acts in the same way.

That's all I have to say, but you may press forward on the topic.

Lee Over 'n Out.

LIFE...Why does everyone think it suffering?

Okay, this is a new random post for the desire of Josiah Wells. Why does the title happen? Why do people just look at their own problems and not other people's problems? I'm not accusing, or pointing the finger, get it in your mind that I'm just pointing this out, no matter how much it seems as if I'm accusing. The U.S. of A take a lot of things for granted. Why? Because they do not get a very sharp look at the rest of the world. People here with Psychological problems, cancer problems, and other diseases can get rid of them, thanks to the highly trained medics around here, and they seldom seem to understand that they cannot get that kind of attention in Africa or Austrailia, or other places for that matter.

Even people with some finance problems don't see that they have it well. Most people in Africa don't even have a roof over their heads, actually, that was mindless. A few in America have lost their homes. If the Government, or someone else with the brains, (I say that instead because the Government doesn't seem to have much brains) could help them the way they should, and not just give them money, it would actually do good. I'm NOT saying that it is terrible and useless to give money to the needy, but training is needed as well. Okay, I think I'm just going to stop right here, because I'm sounding to...I have no clue what you'd call it, but your thoughts are much appreciated here in this situation, so feel free.


Lee Over and Out.

A Psalm I Wrote

Whenever I am attacked by my foes,
Whenever I am afflicted by my enemies,
It is my God my Savior that saves me.
He raises me on eagles' wings,
He lifts me up on his steadfast rock,
and he is that steadfast rock.
There is none as Righteous,
There is none as Worthy,
There is no Holly but my Lord and only God.
My Savior moves the mountains,
And only he can save.
There is none like him,
For he speaks with thunder and lightning.
O Lord, make me aware of your power,
Your infinite righteousness and wisdom,
Your steadfast unfailing love.
There is absolutely NO measure that can at all keep track of your love.
You turn, O Lord, All my storms into Blue Skies.
You are completely Omnipresent, and no one can change that.
Your wide might has no end,
No one can match you.
Rid me of myself, oh Lord, I belong to you.

Lee out.

Be Strong and Courageous...How?

By and with God, that's the answer. When I read the second line on the note sheet, my heart sunk. The Old Testament had not really been one of my "Wants" to hear preached on. Unfortunately, I was motionless with my notebook and pen...but when I heard Wayne Brooks say something interesting, I just almost jumped up and started writing things down as if I was in haste. Key: ( ) are my thoughts.
Full text: Joshua 1:1-9
I. The Purposes Of God
Joshua 1:1-2.
The first exact thing we notice is that Moses, (God's servant, for those who don't KNOW) is dead...but then immediately see that even though he is dead...God's purpose is anything but that. Know that the works of God is not even at all dependent upon men. In fact, men are dependent on God's works. The next thing that I noticed was this: That it is necessary for us to be faithful in the work God has given us. (Does that include school?) God will accomplish all of his works.

II. The Promises Of God
Joshua 1:3
When God says this verse to Joshua, he is really saying, "Feed your soul on the promises that can never, ever fail." That is extremely powerful to me. Then, just by that quote, you know God's promises never fail. With that brought up, then we can know that even when it seems that he is not keeping his promise, he actually is. It's hard to understand, sure, because we don't understand his way of keeping promises. In truth, it is actually US who are not really keeping OUR promises. Also, if you've been a christian for a long, or even short time, you'll notice in the scriptures, and even in your life that God has the most strange and not exactly out-right way of keeping his promises, but yet he always comes through, no matter the case. Remember that God, unlike us, can keep his promises.

III. The Precepts Of God.
Joshua 1:7-8
"The law drives us to the gospel to be saved and the gospel drives us to the law in order to help us know how to live." What an insightful quote by Samuel Bolton. (No clue, unfortunately, to this Bolton's true identity.) Take this into heart: If you love God's Laws, you will be wiser than those older than you. You must also Meditate on God's word and Obey him.

IV. The Presence Of God
Joshua 1: 5 & 9
So, I'll just sum this up for you.

1. Moses is dead, but the purpose of God is not.
2. Moses is dead, but the promise of God is not.
3. Moses is dead, but the precepts of God are not.
4. Moses is dead, but the presence of God are not.

When a great leader dies, you have to remember that the presence of God is more valuable than that of a leader. Just as he was with Moses and the others, he will be me. (Wait a minute, maybe I should investigate that further.) When He said "I Will Be With You" he is proclaiming his presence. Then, looking at that, you can tell God has a passionate compassionate love for you. That is not in any means light stuff, in fact, to me it's heavier then heavy stuff, if you know the expression. Well, unfortunately thats all I have that I can give you.

Mac Over 'N Out

That is REALLY getting old.

Loving Compassion For Hopeless Sheep

It has been awhile since I've posted on this blog. I ask forgiveness, as it really wasn't my fault. Actually, I was even unable to use the regular log-in, I had to go to another's blog to do it. Anyway, I'm straying from my subject:
Matthew 9:35-38 Please, look this up. The materials you will need for this: A small leather bible, if you don't have one then a big leather bible, or any bible, reading glasses if you are going blind, and possibly a notebook for notes. Okay, maybe I'm going a little overboard with this thing.
I. The Condition Of Lost Humanity

Two examples of this:

• Harassed and Helpless
• Like sheep without a shepherd.

Without Christ, people are: Sinful, lost, helpless, fallen, rebels, guilty, God-haters, hell-bound and the like. Another thing for you Christians: You were like this before God and Christ rescued you, you were no different from them. Look at 2 Kings 7:3-9. We are the lepers. In our first scripture, notice Jesus' response to this. His response was loving compassion, not hate or down-looking.

A few things to remember: That we were lost at one point, and mostly still are. (In the mind and in the world) Evangelism is a spiritual discipline, not a spiritual gift. If you are a christian, there is no excuse at all to not evangelise. Christ must be proclaimed.

If you are silent, the devil wins. This is definitely not right, therefore, you must:

SPEAK IT OUT!

Mac Over 'n Out

P.S. We are laborers in God's Harvest.

P.P.S. The line above the first P.S. is getting old, and i mean old.

A Song From Big Daddy Weave

Here's the lyrics to a song called "We Want The World To Hear," It is a very amazing song, and just to prove, look at these lyrics, why don't you?



Eternal King, we bless Your Name
For You were and You are, forever You will bePraised in this place
And Lord our hearts are yielded
We give them only to You God
There is none righteous
There is none worthy
There is none Holy but You the King
I will live my life to sing of Your wonder
To shout of Your glory
so creation will hear God
We want the world to hear
Oh sovereign King this heart is free
From the death that I was born into
You put Your Grace out on display
And in response I can help sing Your praise God
Chorus
Hallelujah we singHallelujah we cryHallelujah we’re living for Your Name, Jesus
Hallelujah we singHallelujah we cryHallelujah we’re living for You
Chorus

Very Insightfull song, is it not?

The Doctrine Of Adoption

Alright, so the first scripture, or (Main Scripture) I should say, is...Galatians 4:4-7. Well, now isn't that interesting? This Doctrine Of Adoption has presupposed that man is not naturally apart of God's family. According to the world, they are stumbled by this. Isn't it weird, that most of the people in the world are not exactly, shall we say, of Christianity? But yet, they call themselves children of God? That stumbles me. So, if you're not a son of God, then Who's Son Are You? Clearly, you are of the devil. There is no in between standing, you are either a son of God, or a son of the devil. I would rather be son of God. Only to the men that believe and have faith in him he adopted.

The Highest Privilege Possible is to be invited into God's Family. Isn't that the truth?