Give it all to God
Author: newlifenarrabri
Today’s Sermon
The sermon for May 5th 2024 is now available on the New Life web site.
In this sermon, which is based on Acts 2:42-47 and Mark 3:7-19, I talk about The Two Winged Church.
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We Need Jesus
Quote for the Day
Worshiping this God inevitably leads to resisting Babylon’s gods and converts the people of the Lamb into dissidents in the world. Those who worship the Lamb do not worship the emperor and his gods. Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett
You can’t run away from God
Reflection on Isaiah 56
Scripture
I will bring them to my holy mountain of Jerusalem and I will fill them with joy in my house of prayer.
Observation
The Lord will soon rescue his people. Blessed are those who obey the Lord’s law and who observe the Sabbath days.
Foreigners who obey the Lord are a part of God’s people. Eunuchs will come into the house of the Lord. The Lord will build a monument and give them an everlasting name.
The Lord will bless foreigners who commit themselves to the Lord. They will come to the holy mountain and He will fill them with joy in His house of prayer.
Application
It was unthinkable to some people that the Lord might bless foreigners. By the time of Jesus, good Jews were not supposed to have any fellowship with Gentiles.
But the day would come when the Gentiles would be welcome in the temple, which was to be known as a house of prayer for all nations.
Jesus was the one who broke down the curtain that separated the Most Holy Place from the Holy Place. His death broke down every division between people because we are all saved by grace through faith – Jews, Gentiles, mean, women, eunuchs, and others.
Everyone may freely come and worship, having joy in the presence of the Lord.
Prayer
Hallelujah! You are a mighty and gracious Saviour. Thank you, Lord, for bringing me into your house of prayer. Amen.
Quote for the Day
The relationship of churches to the state can often be a first indicator or warning sign of Babylon’s presence inside the church. Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett
My Grace Is All You Need
Plan Rest Not Resignation
Roma Waterman writes:
This year, I have heard so many people say how tired they are, burnt out, and exhausted. I’ve heard many people say, “And it’s only the beginning of the year”. It’s as if the pressures of life are hitting harder than normal.
After a really busy day, I started saying it without thinking, and the Lord abruptly interrupted me. With a stern voice, He said, “YOUR EXHAUSTION IS A DECEPTION”.
I was so taken aback, I stopped what I was doing and tuned my ear to what He was saying. “Lord how can you say that? What do you mean?” I replied.
And this is what He said to me:
“Your exhaustion is a trick. The enemy is trying to make you think that you can’t take much more. That you are more tired than normal. It’s a strategy to make you think you don’t have what it takes to complete the mission I have given you this year. Don’t believe it and don’t partner with His lies!”
Immediately, after hearing His voice, the tiredness lifted.
I believe the enemy is trying to pause, halt and restrict the call on your life (and mine). If he can’t make you give it up, he will deceive you into thinking you can’t physically carry it. Honestly the way I’m seeing people abort their mission for 2024 is unprecedented at the moment.
And I hear the Lord giving us a warning: DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIES – your exhaustion is a deception.
If He called you – that means He will equip you!
I asked the Lord for practical solutions and this is what he said:
PULL BACK NOT OUT
People are not burnt out- they just need a rest. This means pulling back and not pulling out, doing away with that which is not necessary to make room for the important. There’s a lot of things you will think are important but they are not. Make room so you can breathe.
PLAN REST NOT RESIGNATION
Plan rest – not resignation. Just like you plan a calendar, daily moments of breathing time, even if it’s two minutes or half an hour will be life changing and reset the schedule.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SAY YES
You don’t have to say yes to everything that is good and holy, you must only say yes to what the Father is saying.
DRINK DEEP
Drink deeply from my word- memorise scripture, play it using the Bible app, write it on cards and carry them around or put them on your mirror or fridge- knowing the word is a key that unlocks the door of refreshing.
RETREAT
Retreat to the secret place often. Don’t only do it when there is an emergency. If you do not have time in your day for regular retreat in prayer and solitude – you’re too busy. Get up early, go to bed later, go to the bathroom in a break and pray – it will be medicine for your soul!
Pray this with me today:
Father we turn our eyes and our hearts to your voice. We reject the lie that we are burnt out, exhausted, and more tired than normal. I ask right now that you would fill us with refreshing and your resurrection life. We thank you that your burden is easy and your yoke is light! We rest in you!
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