2 Kings 6 verses 15 thru 17 tells us the account of the time when Elisha and his servant found themselves in a rather sticky situation.
The servant asks the question that I feel many of us have asked or may be asking right now: “What do we do now?”
Elisha answers by saying “Don’t worry. The ones who are with us are greater that the ones who are against us.”
The servant replies saying “But sir, its only you and me! There no one here with us!”
Elisha prays that the Father would open his eyes and he then sees the HEAVENLY army that is gathered there to do battle for them.
What do YOU see today?
Do you see your enemies? Do you see circumstances that are too great for you to walk through?
Or can you see the army of God that is encamped around you just waiting to hear your voice commanding them to move into battle?
I encourage you today to allow God to open your eyes to His mighty power and abundant provision for your life!
How do you schedule rehearsals?
Looking for some feedback here…
I’m thinking of changing our weekly rehearsal schedule for the worship teams at our church. We presently have a front line vocals rehearsal, a band rehearsal, and a separate choir rehearsal each week.
Those of you who are worship leaders, music directors, etc., what is your weekly rehearsal schedule? Have you made schedule changes recently? Why did you make these changes? How did your people/ teams respond to these changes? How have these changes benefited or not benefited your ministry?
Leave your comments please…
“I Never Promised You A Rose Garden”
I’m really going to show my age on this one…
Do you remember the song “Rose Garden” written by Joe South in 1968 and made popular by Lynn Anderson two or three years later?
Here is an excerpt from the chorus of that song:
“I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden.
Along with the sunshine, There’s gotta be a little rain sometimes.”
These words have been ringing in my head for a day or so.
Many times, we Christians believe that, since we belong to God and have made Jesus the Lord of our lives, we should never experience anything that is uncomfortable. We believe that we are in some sort of exclusive “club” where everything is always pleasant and easy.
The reality is, however, that we are not exempt from trouble. We do not posses some magical “get out of trouble free” card that we can play whenever we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations
Matthew 5:45 says this “that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
In other words, trouble comes to us all. Whether it comes through relationships, finances, or even our health, we will experience trouble. But wait! We Christians DO have something up our sleeve… JESUS!!! He said in John 16:33,”These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Has there been a time when you felt that everything was turning against you? Has there been a time when you wondered “What did I do to deserve this?” Or maybe you’ve said these famous words: “I’ve been doing everything I know to do and now this…?”
How did you handle it? How did God prove Himself faithful? How did you “Take Heart?”
Let’s talk… tell us your stories and be an encouragement to someone…
Joey