““When you pray, don’t be like hypocrites. They love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners so that people will see them. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get. But when you pray, go to your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is present in that secret place. Your Father who sees what you do in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:5-6 CEB
Lord, Teach Me to Pray, Again…
Pastor Kerry Willis
Follow-up to Men’s Bible Study i led this morning from 2 Timothy 4:6a — “I am already being poured out as a drink offering…” Oswald Chambers said this: “Are you ready to be poured out as a drink offering? It is an act of your will, not your emotions. Tell God you are ready to be offered as a sacrifice for Him. Then accept the consequences as they come., without complaining, in spite of what God may send your way… Tell God you are ready to be poured out as an offering, and God will prove Himself to be all you ever dreamed He would be.”
Deo Volente — As God wills.
“Fully Surrendered to God’s Agenda!”
Pastor Kerry Willis
Happened upon this recent concert by Christian singer, Steve Green, on this my last day of a two-week Hearts Aflame Discipleship Journey in Holy Land.
As i sat still in my Jerusalem hotel awaiting the time to checkout of my room, this concert helped my soul. So i offer it to you. Worth one-hour of your life. Trust me.
https://youtu.be/xl6qTnRAa2I?si=IlZlVbPcWw9IEGac
May all who come behind us find us faithful!
Pastor Kerry Willis
“I am with you, so do not be afraid. I am your God, so do not be upset. I will make you strong and I will help you. My powerful right hand will keep you safe.” Isaiah 41:10 EASY
“Fully Surrendered to God’s Agenda!”
Pastor Kerry Willis
“Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing Me.’” John 20:29 NLT
“Fully Surrendered to God’s Agenda!”
Pastor Kerry Willis
It was during my morning prayer time as a local pastor back in 2013, yes, about twelve years ago, that i remember my heart was mightily moved as i had been crying out to Jesus for a spiritual awakening in our world. It seemed from my perspective that even some of those who claimed to be believers in Jesus were subtly but surely joining the ranks of the unrighteous. There seemed to be a fog even among the faithful and the enemy seemed to be inching his way into the body of Christ. i sensed that spiritual slippage was undeniably underway.
This troubling verse of Holy Scripture came to mind: “The Spirit says clearly that in later times some believers will desert the Christian faith. They will follow spirits that deceive, and they will believe the teachings of demons.” — 1 Timothy 4:1 (GWT)
Let us plead the Blood of Jesus for renewal in our own lives, praying that personal revival within our own lives will lead to public revival among the masses and that Jesus will be lifted high once again among us and beyond us, yes, even throughout the whole world like never before.
As some church folk are debating whether or not "sin" is acceptable in the lives of people who claim a personal relationship with Holy God, honestly, my own soul has moved far beyond being extremely mad to being totally sad. i am sad for Jesus. My heart is broken for the One called "The Beautiful One" as some of those who claim to love Him refuse to call sin, sin. Have we too quickly forgotten that sin is what stapled our Savior to the Cross? Not saying we have forgotten, nevertheless, God forgive us and God forbid it, if we have forgotten? Let us return swiftly to our first love for lost souls and for the Loving Savior.
In 1 John 3:8, we discover that "The Son of Man (Jesus) came to destroy the works of the devil." Why shouldn't i be sad when i see even some who wear the name of Christ seemingly attempting to preserve the works of the devil?
Indeed, i still have a question strong on my mind that my executive assistant, Angela, once posted on her church office door: "Have we prayed about it as much as we have talked about it?"
Let’s start praying anew even now for any and all spiritual slippage in our lives to be corrected and let’s intercede for an awakening before it’s too late. Then we will have something praiseworthy to talk about. Yes, even in these last days. So be it. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Holiness Unto the LORD!
Maranatha! Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Pastor Kerry Willis
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Philippians 2:13 NLT
On my prayer walk yesterday morning, i rewound this passage on the audio Bible App probably a dozen times. Seems the Lord was saying, "Some today, deny the signs that point to the probability that an awakening is underway."
"Jesus answered them, 'Sometimes the sky is red in the evening. Then you say, "Tomorrow the weather will be good." Sometimes in the morning the sky is red and there are dark clouds. Then you say, "Today there will be a storm." So you look at the sky and you know what the weather will be. But special things are happening now and you do not understand what they mean." Matthew 16:2-3 EASY
"Fully Surrendered to God’s Agenda!"
Pastor Kerry Willis
