PACKS A PUNCH

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

^1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Was posting a message to FACEBOOK yesterday when a little post from who I consider a dear and faithful man of GOD popped up.

“Anybody got a word of encouragement for a tired, discouraged man?” was the post.

For all of its flaws, FACEBOOK does have a few merits and after this posted, more than 25 comments of encouragement came pouring onto my friend’s wall.

It is nice to see the “body” respond when another is hurting or down.

That is one of our jobs you know. You’ve heard it time and time again in past DISPATCH’S. We are to encourage one another!

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…

But the truth is life can often zap the enthusiasm right out of any of us. We all get discouraged like my friend; even the GODLIEST have gloomy days. But GOD reminds us over and over again that HIS SPIRIT that lives in us is greater than any discouragement, lie, depression, or gloom that the enemy can throw our way.

In fact GOD reminds us to tap into that continuously; that we are to encourage OURSELVES in that SPIRIT when life takes us low.

Jude 1:20-21

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in God’s love ...

Yes, FACEBOOK friends are wonderful for a “pick me up” when we are down and despondent, but nothing compares to the amazing and uplifting hope and power of the SPIRIT OF GOD!

So let’s not let gloom gain an advantage!

Remember Jesus has got our back today; HE is offering personal encouragement like no other!

John 14:1

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

Allow HIS HOPE, HIS PEACE, HIS POWER and HIS SPIRIT to pick you up flow through you and overcome your discouragements.

Oh, you are wondering what Iposted for my dear discouraged disciple?

Here you go...

…“My words pale...BUT HIS pack a punch!

Romans 15:13 (ERV)

13 I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

I love it when the LORD does the talking for me!

I love you all!

Freedom Church

Pastor GDelaney