Month: August 2019

Hello everyone, I’m here to talk about our focus. Today I was reading from Titus 2:11-15. Which states “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say NO to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age while we wait for the blessed hope- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.”

As I read this, the first half of it reminds me of what His intent is and what we should doing. Its the second part that hits home. Starting with the word “eager” and going from there. Eager to do what is good. Are we at that point in our walks? Are we eager to do?

So, how do we get to be eager? A first step is to get purified. This is from the only one who can do it. Jesus Christ. Purified is a strong place to be in. But with Jesus this is more than possible. At the very least we need to be cleansed. In Malachi 3:1-5 it talks of a “messenger” who will purify like that of a launderers soap. It also goes into many of the same area’s as Titus.

After purify comes living upright, godly and self-controlled lives. We can only do this with Jesus as the center of our lives. At which point it now becomes challenging for us. We need to give up control of our lives and let Him have the control. Now we are at a place where we can get to become eager ( yes we will make mistakes, but we also know how and who can pick us up again). Its all about the relationship we have with Jesus. We need to work at it every day .

When we get going in this path we can and most likely will be persecuted. But isn’t better to be persecuted for doing something then nothing. Saying things like “what have I done?” At that point I can hear Jesus saying “exactly.” Why not give them a reason to be mad. And at the same time maybe we will be able to lead people to the door. Giving them a opportunity to become part of God’s family.

Eager is more than a word. Its a place we need to be in. A place that start to show results of our obedience to God’s word and way for our lives.

Be blessed, Ken

Hello everyone, its a Saturday evening and I’m here writing. At this moment I am being drawn to share something with you. The question is where to begin. Or maybe even how. I thought about starting with how I enjoy watching movies. Tonight I was watching “I can only Imagine.” This must be the forth or fifth time I have watched it. In the movie Bart talks about his reason for letting someone else sing it. It was because he wanted the message to get out there. Folks, we have a message to get out. Our society needs this message. The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our society today is messed up and badly. I don’t even know if our country has ever been so backwards. The Bible talks about good becoming evil and evil becoming good. We live in this right now. Christians are being persecuted more so now then ever before. Or at least in a very long time. Our world has become even more self centered. All of this is contrary to scripture that states in Mark 12:28-31 which is the section on the Great Commandment. In it we are to love Jesus and then our neighbor. This is only one part. How about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is there for us so we can help others. Making it about others even yet.

We need read the Bible. Get so acquainted with it that it pours out of us. Get so close to God that we can’t help but to share His Gospel with everyone. Though this applies to us all, I am directing this toward men in particular. For we as men have failed miserably to do our part.Its time to take the myths of being a man and put them in the garbage where they belong. Real men cry. Real men pray. Real men can be emotional. Stop talking about it and do it. Time is short and we will be held accountable for what we do and don’t do. The gifts God has given us need to be used for His purposes. His will and His Glory. The world needs us to be God’s vessels of His message.

Take the time to ask God about your gifts. We all have them. Now is a good time to start using them. Use them to build the Body of Christ. Use them to edify the body. Use them to share the good news. I have read the ending and God wins. When God wins we win. Isn’t that enough to talk about. People want to be with a winner. They just need to let go of themselves and take hold of Jesus. The true winner.

Be encouraged to start right now and get your relationship with God going to a new level. When you let God be God in you things will happen. And besides, good things come with obedience. Don’t wait for later. It never comes.

Be blessed, Ken