"It was He that gave some to be Pastors." Eph 4:11




Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Have Faith in God!

"Have faith in God" is one of those phrases like, "Jesus wept."  They are short but incredibly profound. Why is it so hard at times to simply, "have faith in God?" Has he ever failed us?  Has He ever not responded to our cry?  I'm sure you would agree, absolutely not! Then why is it so hard to simply have faith in God?
     I believe it's because it's WE who have let Him down and it's WE who have at times failed Him.  We forget that He knows that we are but mere human. Because of this painful truth, we come under such condemnation and guilt. Those types of  negative feelings are devastating to our faith.  Some how we have bought into the lie that even though salvation is a gift and can't be earned, the "Favor" of God isn't.  We feel like we have to EARN God's favor.  Many feel if we don't read our bibles and pray everyday, have a perfect attitude, or perform many other religious works, God won't be pleased with us.  We only except half of what Jesus accomplished on the Cross, and that's the forgiveness of sins. But the other half, unconditional love, favor, acceptance and divine merit is something we have to earn.  The word says, "don't sin but if we do we have and advocate with the Father.
     Let's be free today!  When you became a Christian, not only did you receive the forgiveness of sins, you also received Kinship.  You became an Heir to the throne!  you have been positioned with Christ and have become children of the Great King!  Let's start acting like it!  Jesus is our righteousness, he paid the debt!
      Therefore, "HAVE FAITH IN GOD!" You will never be more loved and accepted than what you are now.  You can't "earn" anymore favor or love.  So, start praying and believing with an expectancy that God knows how to give GOOOOD Gifts to His children; Believe that He will answer you prayer when you pray it and come to your rescue when you cry. Trust His unchanging Hand.
     I for one am tired of living underneath the blessings of God. I'm also tired of seeing my brothers and sisters live the same way.  It takes faith to move God, in fact, the bible says, "without faith it's impossible to even PLEASE Him."  Join me in a prayer of repentance and let's ask God to help us realize who we truly are in Him. Let's move into the atmosphere of faith. When we do, things will begin to change and God will begin to give us all the bible say we can have, and that my friend is a lot!!  Until my next blog, have faith in God!!

In God's Love and Mine - Pastor Rick

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The Law of Sowing and Reaping!

Do you need an encouraging word?  Give an encouraging word.  Do you need prayer? Pray for somebody else. If you need financial assistance, bless somebody with a financial gift.  Beware of the "receive and consume" mentality that is prevalent in the American Culture. 
     There is a powerful law that God has spoken over our world called, "The Law of Sowing and Reaping."  Galatians 6:7 says, "do not be deceived, God is not mocked. A man reaps what he sows." the bible also says by the measure you give the same will be measure back to you.
      I remember one time when God was dealing with my heart about this. I had just finished filling my truck with gas and was in line to pay. There was another lady behind me who also was in line to pay .  So, I payed for mine and then told the clerk to include her gas as well. He was shocked! and she was shocked! (thank God it was a small car,Ha!).  I walked away from that experience feeling so blessed.
     There was a time when we were traveling to multiple churches to preach, so we would frequently travel the toll ways.  Several times I would pay for my toll and the vehicle's behind me.  It was so awesome to see there faces as the waived thank you to us.  Let's get out of this, "take, take, take" mentality and lets start "giving, giving, giving."  I guarantee you, before you know it, you will start "receiving!, receiving!, receiving!"    
   You truly will reap what you sow in your life.  So, if your tired of what has been coming to you, then start sending something different. then sit back and watch, in just a little while, blessings will begin to flow your way. Until my next blog, be blessed!

In God's Love and Mine - Pastor Rick

Monday, January 17, 2011

A Sound of High Praise!

Afternoon!

I want to share with you a thought that has been on my heart this morning.  It can be easy to get discouraged  and begin to fret about the conditions of our present day.  There is a real Kingdom of Darkness in this world that is trying to invade and conquer everything that is good, especially the children of God. Instead of complaining and oh yea, "WORRYING!" Let's begin to lift up A MIGHTY SOUND OF PRAISE that shakes the Kingdom of Hell. Let's shake all of the demonic forces assigned to depress and destroy us with A SHOUT OF VICTORY.
     Join with me and let's lift up a Voice of Triumph to our Great King!  Just like the armies of Israel would do when the enemies of God would try to invade Jerusalem. They would gather and begin to beat there war drums, blow the shofars, and shout with loud sounds of praises to there God. Now that is the kind of faith that moves the heart of God. But most of all, I like the thought of the Kingdom of Hell trembling and shaking don't you?
     So, if your Monday is starting of bad, give it a try, shout unto God with a voice of triump and let's walk in faith rather than defeat.   Until next time be blessed and check back frequently. I can feel the Spirit stirring in me, and I am going to WRITE!!!

In His Love and Mine- Pastor Rick

Sunday, January 16, 2011

A Great Sunday Service

What a wonderful service we had today (1/16/11). I finished up my series on "Curses" and then we began breaking curses off of our lives and families through the power of prayer!  We had a wonderful crowd, the Presence of God was here and the fellowship of the saints was awesome and full of joy. What more could we have asked for?  God is doing something special here at All Nations' Worship Center and I am glad to be a part of it.  
Next Sunday I will be speaking on "Blessings," and how to release the Blessing of God into our home and lives.  If you need a blessing then you will want to be here next Sunday, because I believe God is going to "BLESS" all of us who are in service in a special way.  There are so many benefits that we have as Christians, and it is time that we learn how to receive them.  Be sure to check back soon to view my new post on what I believe God is speaking to my heart throughout  the week.  

In God's Love and Mine - Pastor Rick

Saturday, January 15, 2011

"Curses"- How to identify, renounce and break them

This Sunday- 1/16/11, I will be completing my series on "Curses." Most people don't realize that curses are real and that they can have destructive power over our lives. Often times, curses can even be generational.  There is only one way to truly break a curse and that is through the finished work of the Cross of Jesus Christ. God doesn't want us to be "ignorant" of Satan's schemes.  He wants us to be free. If you feel you may have a curse operating in your life, then feel free to post and contact me for assistance.
In God's Love and Mine- Pastor Rick