When? Win!

Philipians 3:12-14 "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

When my emotions get the better of me and my anger goes that next step; when I listen to the world system which encourages me, “indulge self,” “take,” “hold on too”; when both combine against me and I succumb to these forces, the after effect for the believer can be shame and even the pain of guilt.

Have you been there? Are you there now? When the believer is there, a friend is needed. A friend, not a professional. A listener who will come alongside and “be still and know that ‘I AM’” (Psalm 46:10) is with you.

The internal war goes on, the external realm of darkness persists to put out the light. But God! My friend and fellow follower of Jesus of Nazareth, stills the emotions through quiet adoration of Jesus (Psalm 27:4), confess that “step over,” that went beyond anger and seek to reconcile; thank the only true God who has overcome the world and is in you (Philippians 1:6).

Then seek to go intimately deeper in knowing Christ … gain Christ … press on toward the goal … right now – today – with an attitude of victory … success …

Win! Now that is a When/Win package for power-filed living!

Please Pray With Me
Gracious father, thank you for the gift of salvation. Thank you God that you live in us, when we seek you with our whole heart. We want to live a life that honors you, to win others to Christ, to be an example in our community. We want that When Win combination. Father, we desire that you be first in our life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Love,
Chappy

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The Battle of Love

Ephesians 6:10-13 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."

Against me earth and hell combine
But on my side is power divine;
Jesus is all, and he is mine!”
Quoted from C.H. Spurgeon

What comes to my mind as I read this rhyme is celestial battle.

I can almost hear the thunderous sound of gigantic swords clashing, pounding hoofs stomping and thrashing, as warriors of God the Almighty stand firm against the evil villains of darkness.

The war that rages 24/7 is in the spiritual realm.

The battle armor is hardened and sealed with the blood of the King of Kings.

The breastplate the warriors wear is secure because of the cross.

And who are these warriors protecting?

And to what cause do they stand firm?

It is the one who heard the call from the Caller

“Who will go for us?”

And I said . . .

“Here am I, send me!”

It is the youth who hears the gospel at camp and yields to Jesus by faith.

It is the mother who believes the Savior at His Word.

It is the prisoner who repents and is baptized.

And the cause for this battle over these precious saints?

L O V E

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Psalm 11:1 “In the LORD I take refuge.”

Please pray with me:
Dear Lord,
We are so blessed to have Your divine power and love on our side.
No matter how tough the battle gets, we know that we can win because of Your love.
Help us Lord to hear your call. Give us the courage to say “Here I am Lord, send me.”
Lord, in You I take refuge.
In Jesus Name - Amen

Love,
Chappy

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Simple Hut

Matthew 6:33 ". . . Seek ye first the kingdom of God . . ."

"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image ..." (Genesis 1:26)

"i am" seeks to walk humbly with "I AM" (Micah 6:8)

I begin my journey early in the morning seeking God for understanding and His perfect will in my life. It is good to strive for perfection. The Apostle Paul did when he said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Should "i" attain such understanding and practice it . . . ?

When "i" seek God with all my heart and mind shall “i” not be above all things of this world and a most blessed person? Yes, again “i” say yes!

Serving the Lord Jesus brings me closer to His glory.

Selfish desire separates me from it.

Understanding the will of God begins when "i" seek Him first, early, daily, week by week. It is called devotion.

It is there in the stillness of the day awakening that "i" hear His voice.

"i" recall those early mornings, it was 1984, in my cell, alone, abandoned and in deepest despair.

Jesus visited me there, it was my house. He entered in just as He had done for the poor fisherman when his mother was sick (Mark 1:30).

Jesus made a personal call to the lowly. Although the fisherman was to become a giant in the faith, his journey was through many trials, many denials, and many tears.

The simple faith in the Savior is the beginning of understanding.

The proud in heart, the rich according to the world, are more often than not, without understanding.

"God is oftener in little huts than in rich palaces." (C.H. Spurgeon) Isaiah 1:18.

Love,
Chappy

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