It’s starting to get cool enough that I need a jacket and track pants for the ride. Beautiful autumn weather.
Today’s Bike Ride
Month: May 2022
Quote for the Day
God is looking for intercessors who are passionate for Him and for His Kingdom to come. Whether by one or two is no matter to Him. Beni Johnson
Reflection on 1 Timothy 6:9-16
Scripture
For at just the right time, Christ will be revealed from Heaven by the blessed and only Almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
Observation
People who long to be rich fall into all kinds of temptations. Money is a root of all kinds of evil. People have wandered away from the faith because of it.
Timothy is a man of God and will run away from these evil things. He should fight the good fight for the faith. If he does this without wavering, no one will find fault with him.
At just the right time Christ will be revealed from Heaven by Almighty God. He lives in light so brilliant that no human eye can see him.
Application
Many people spend a lot of time delving into the time and manner of Christ’s return. Many books have been written claiming to have the date worked out.
Regardless of what the latest teaching tells us about this, Christ will be revealed at the right time appointed by God. We don’t have to worry about these things, but rather we should be listening for what the Holy Spirit is telling us in this moment.
All of these things, both the cosmic “big picture” events and the mundane events of our daily lives are in God’s hands. We must trust Him and look to Him as our defender and protector in uncertain times. He is the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings.
Prayer
I thank you Lord that you are in control of the world and of my life. Help me to trust you always. Amen
Today’s Bike Ride
Good ride out to Haire Drive this morning.
Quote for the Day
As an intercessor, your job is to find out what God wants to do, which is the opposite of what the enemy is saying. Then you begin to pray what God wants. You don’t allow the enemy to bring distraction. You have to make a choice not to partner with fear. Beni Johnson
Today’s Bike Ride
After several days of rain it was good to get out on the bike this morning. Of all the places I ride, it is this semi rural area that seems to have the most kangaroos.
Today’s Sermon
Quote for the Day
There are times in our lives when we must stay closer, locking onto His words and His vision. God gives us prayer strategies, and we look to Him for focus and understanding on how to pray with results. Then the birthing will come. Beni Johnson
Mario Vega: Modelling Leadership through Exemplary Behaviour
Modeling Leadership through Exemplary Behavior
By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv
Leaders will attract attention because people want to know they are living out their faith. Those who lead cell groups inevitably become an emblem of what is expected of a believer. Hence, effective leadership is far more than words—conduct matters.
And between the two, leadership behavior is most important. Every leader must keep in mind that they are watched all the time and that their behavior will influence others. This should not inhibit the leader. Rather, it should encourage him or her to take advantage of their privileged position to embody the teachings of Jesus and, thus, disciple others.
The attitude that best models the Savior is a servant attitude. Most people are selfish and think primarily of themselves. Yet, when a person breaks that pattern and serves others, they break the selfish pattern that is common in the world. Selfless service is the concrete way to love. When such service is directed to people who do not deserve it, the leader is giving a palpable sign of the love that Jesus spoke of, when he said that we should love our enemies.
In this way, members of the cell receive ministry that they will not forget. The exact words may fade over time, but the behaviors remain vivid in their memories. Modeling Christian teachings produces true, lasting fruit in cell members.
From Joel Comiskey’s blog
Quote for the Day
God’s yes together with our yes is what brings about breakthrough in prayer. Beni Johnson
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