The enemy of our soul always takes the first swing. Look at Job. Joy comes in the morning after weeping. Saul killer of Christians. Paul and Silas in prison. Satan took his best shot.
God always goes second and He always hits it out of the ball park. Job got it all back and double. Saul turned Paul was one of the biggest soul winners, missionaries, church planter, and writer that the world has ever known. Paul and Silas in prison for the work of the Lord but when the earthquake came because of praise they were all free. Plus the jailer and his family became Christ followers.
What ever storm you are in just remember that Jesus is in your boat with you and He is not nervous. If you think that He is asleep? I promise you He will wake up and go second after the storm hits and declare "PEACE BE STILL." (Mark 4:35-39)
His Joy is Your Strength,
Ed
Friday, June 27, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
H. A. L. T. . . . STOP
The Bible teaches us that all temptation is common to man and that with temptation He is FAITHFUL to make a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). I have been teaching about temptation for the last few weeks at church. The first two parts of the series will be on the website (generationslubbock.com) sometime this week. I just wanted to encourage you today to H. A. L. T. or stop when we feel:
Hungry, Hurt
Angry
Lonely
Tired or Bored
These emotions make us very vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. The enemy preys on our weakness. Check out Luke 4:13. Satan is looking for the next "opportune time" to prey on our weakness.
Be encouraged today the faithfulness of God has made a way of escape for you today.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Let's be the CHURCH . . .
In regards to my last blog . . . check out my wife's blog (the link is on my blog roll). She is so cool!! She truly loves people and I am so glad that she loves me. Being married to her really is an adventure.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Let's quit going to church . . .
Yeah! You read that right. "Let's quit going to church just to be religious." I am so tired of religious games and spiritual manipulation. Let's come to church ready to give (1 Cor. 14:26). Let's come to church ready to worship and receive what ever it takes to keep us strong so that we can be ready to walk out the front doors an BE THE CHURCH. Let's make the decision everyday that we will BE THE CHURCH wherever we are and whatever we are doing. Do you hear what I hear? The time of ministry to the saints is done and it is time for the ministry of the saints to begin. This your time to minister in the market places and neighborhoods of the world. You have the Holy Spirit in you and upon you that will equip you to the work of the ministry. You have a local church that should be feeding you the meat you need to stand strong and be and effective minister for the Kingdom.
Stay Stirred Up?
Pastor Ed
Stay Stirred Up?
Pastor Ed
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Speaking to my dream . . .
1 Chron 22:15 Moreover there are workmen with you in abundance: woodsmen and stonecutters, and all types of skillful men for every kind of work.NKJV
David was making preparations to build the temple. While making the preparations to build he spoke the above words to those who were around. AS THE LEAD PASTOR OF GENERATIONS CHURCH IN LUBBOCK, TX I AM DECLARING THAT WE HAVE WORKERS (volunteers, coming staff) IN ABUNDANCE. I declare that they are all very skillful at what they do. Bring them on Lord as you build your church here in Lubbock.
1 Chron 28:20-21
20 And David said to his son Solomon,"Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God — my God — will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 21 Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and every willing craftsman will be with you for all manner of workmanship, for every kind of service; also the leaders and all the people will be completely at your command." NKJV
David now knew that he would not be the one to finish what he had started, but his son Solomon would be the one to build the "HOUSE OF THE LORD."
As a KINGDOM BUILDER I am taking these words to heart. If you are a part of Generations or you believe in what the Lord has called me to do then I ask that you begin to make these confessions with me. If you are a part of another local church here in Lubbock or around the world then I will help you by making them on your behalf.
I AM STRONG & COURAGEOUS,
Pastor Ed
David was making preparations to build the temple. While making the preparations to build he spoke the above words to those who were around. AS THE LEAD PASTOR OF GENERATIONS CHURCH IN LUBBOCK, TX I AM DECLARING THAT WE HAVE WORKERS (volunteers, coming staff) IN ABUNDANCE. I declare that they are all very skillful at what they do. Bring them on Lord as you build your church here in Lubbock.
1 Chron 28:20-21
20 And David said to his son Solomon,"Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God — my God — will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 21 Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and every willing craftsman will be with you for all manner of workmanship, for every kind of service; also the leaders and all the people will be completely at your command." NKJV
David now knew that he would not be the one to finish what he had started, but his son Solomon would be the one to build the "HOUSE OF THE LORD."
As a KINGDOM BUILDER I am taking these words to heart. If you are a part of Generations or you believe in what the Lord has called me to do then I ask that you begin to make these confessions with me. If you are a part of another local church here in Lubbock or around the world then I will help you by making them on your behalf.
I AM STRONG & COURAGEOUS,
Pastor Ed
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