[Albert Einstein is one of my heroes. Hanging in the halls of our office building are several posters featuring his wisdom. Enjoy!]
What aspect of the Christian life do you enjoy the most? If a church held separate meetings for bible study, prayer, and worship, would you expect the attendance to decline in that order? Where is most time currently devoted, and about which activity do you hear complaints that it went on too long? Yet you desire to go to heaven. What activity takes place there? You will not need to study the way you do now, for you will know as you are known. The things you pray for, such as healing and provision, will not be issues. Worship will endure for eternity. I don’t want this to be an abrupt transition for you. Get used to the idea now.
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. This verse was written in the context of the basic necessities of life: food and drink and clothing. Are these daily concerns of yours? You are fortunate if you are affluent enough that these basic needs are satisfied. Are you then concerned about higher level things like a satisfying career and a suitable life companion? This principle of scripture is universal and applies at every level. No matter what you desire, seek first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and ALL these things will be added unto you.
4-14-12 7:50am Blessed Holy Lord, Jesus, what should we be doing to honor the Sabbath Day, today?
Patty Schmid's life has changed since she learned how to hear God's voice, speaking in her inner self through His Spirit. She is continually amazed at the things He reveals to her. As she is filled with God's love she finds she has more to give to others.
Folks, it is going to take a few pages to tell this story, but it is so powerful, I believe you will want to hear it from beginning to end, so here goes! Larry and Barbara Hutchins have given me permission to share the email dialogue I have had with Barbara. Thank you! It will inspire you.
Is it proper for one faith to go to war against another, even if they hold irreconcilable doctrines? This has been tried before. Can you find anyone today who thinks the Crusades were a good idea? Do not repeat a mistake. You have a battle to fight, but the weapons of your warfare are not carnal, and neither are your enemies. For I have called you to contend with dark spiritual principalities and powers. Prosecute these attacks with vigor and determination, yet in this world be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves. Not only are you not to perpetrate evil, but you are to turn the other cheek to those who would harm you, that you may be the children of your Father in heaven who will defend you.
Are you confident and assertive? Are you all the more so the more sure you are of your position? Are you more certain of the truth of the gospel message than of anything else? This does not give you the right to be an arrogant know-it-all. When I walked this earth I was meek and lowly in heart even though I was truth personified. Don’t you find me to be this way even now? The people you encounter will perceive your demeanor and accept or reject you on this basis before they even listen to what you have to say. Follow my example in your character and behavior that you may win your audience for me.
Do you judge others by what they wear? They judge you. Can you hold the same view of yourself regardless of what you wear, even when you know that the opinions of others about you will be formed on the basis of your appearance? Yet the Kingdom of God is not about apparel. A spiritual identity is transcendent of the things of this world. Your essential being is not affected by what you wear. I am a foundation for you that is firm and solid as opposed to changing fashion. I know that you have need of these things and will provide them for you, but seek first my Kingdom, and have your identity established in it, and all these things will be added unto you.
Peter Wagner has released this AMAZING update from his recent trip to China. He has given me permission to pass it on to you.
