WHEN GOD CALL US. Ref: Judges 6:1-24
Illustration:
S. I. McMillen, in his book "None of These Diseases," tells a story of a young
woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question
on the blank application that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and
conscientious, she wrote, "No," and returned the application, expecting the
worst. To her surprise, she received this letter from the college:
"Congratulations, you are accepted in this seminary! There were about 1,452 new
leaders enrolled in this seminary this Academic year and we decided to include
at least 1 follower."
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A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to Me.; I cannot be bothered by it." The mouse turned to the pig and told him, "There is a mousetrap in the house! read on
At one point in his life, King Saul had been used of the Lord to accomplish great things. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days. Because of Saul's rebellion, God removed His Spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit to torment him. Saul was gripped by depression, v. 23, and violent mood swings, 1 Sam. 18:8-12; 19:9-10. In an effort to help their master, Saul's servants suggested that he find someone who was skilled on the harp. It was thought that music might calm the spirit of King Saul, v. 16. It has been said that, ˇ§music hath charms to soothe the savage beast, and apparently it worked with Saul, v. 23. It is against this backdrop of depression, madness and spiritual tragedy that David is once again thrust onto the stage. read on
From whom the whole body joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. read on
HOW TO DEAL WITH " FEAR
"
Ref: Mark 4:35-41
Story: Current economic situations and problems in the Philippines! I sought the
Lord, and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 Think of
your greatest fears and keep it on your mind while we are studying the
Scriptures.
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Ref:
Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 4:31-31, Matthew 13:31-32
Luke 13:19
Introduction:
Have you ever thought about your faith being a living, growing thing? Did you
know that God has a destination for your faith? There is a kind of faith that
God hates, and there is a kind of faith that God loves. Each of us has been
given a measure of faith, and we must realize what we have done with it.
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AND THE WIND CEASED
Ref:
Mark 6:45-54
Illustration
Little girl: "I need someone with skin on me."
Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to
be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a
God we can feel too! Of all the promises Jesus gave us: Heaven, eternal life,
rapture, etc.; probably among the most meaningful are those where He says, "I
will never leave thee", Heb. 13:5; "Lo I am with you always", Matt. 28:20; and
"I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you.", John 14:18. When life
stinks, and it does often, we have our Lord with us to help us and guide us
through. This truth is demonstrated in these verses.
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GO AND BEAR FRUIT!
"I CHOSE YOU AND APPOINTED YOU SO THAT
YOU WOULD GO AND BEAR FRUIT."
At the time Jesus spoke it, He knew His time is running out, but He still had
much that he wanted to share with His disciples before he leave. In this few
hours of life He remains in this world, He taught every important thing with His
disciples in the upper room.
First, Jesus had told that He was the "life" {John 14:6}. Second, He said that
the Holy Spirit, the "allon parakleton" is coming with the same strength to be
in them {John 14:16-18}. And after that, He said "I am the true vine."
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