"PUT A LITTLE WORD ON IT"

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.

I am stepping into several new opportunities in the coming months.  One is being a part of a team who is going into one of our local jails to share the hope of Christ via “Life’s Healing Choices”, a book and teaching from John Baker.  Our “seed planting” team as we have been tagged has been given 90 minutes a week to share this teaching, share the gospel message and open doors for future recovery and re-engagement opportunities for the inmates.

I have to admit, I am a little apprehensive about this one.  It is new territory for me.  But excited nonetheless!  Why shouldn’t I be?  GOD has got me.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

English Standard Version (ESV)

...the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you…

And one of the neat things about this chance to serve and share is that I will get to do so under the guidance and leadership of Pastor Templeton.  He is a dear and passionate man of GOD.  I have just been with him a “short time” and our brotherhood is strong!  And as he shared his vision for the class and for prison ministry I was inspired by his simple philosophy when it comes to His ministry.  When you are up against more than you know or tread into areas where you are uncomfortable or confounded, he simply says, “Put a little WORD on it.”

I love that!

Don’t know how to answer that question?

“Put a little WORD on it” and see if the answer doesn’t surface!

Trying to diffuse a tough conflict and traditional methods are failing?

“Put a little WORD on it.”

Confused as to what to do next?

“Put a little WORD on it!”

Brilliant!  And guess what? Perfect advice!

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and USEFUL one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.

I mean all of us encounter situations and circumstances where we don’t have all the right answers.  I know I often face things where I don’t even really understand the question. 

But Pastor Templeton is right!  And so is PAUL! GOD'S WORD IS USEFUL!

When we face challenging situations “PUT A LITTLE WORD on it” and see what happens!

GOD promises to “correct the mistakes”.

GOD promises to “show us the truth (provide the proper answer)”.

GOD promises to point us and train us in the way we should go!

So use that GOD-BREATHED WORD on it!

Ephesians 6:13, 15

You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get…God’s Word is an indispensable weapon.

What are you facing today that is more than you can handle?  What questions are being asked of you that you can’t possibly answer on your own?  Are you getting ready to start something new, step into new territory, or deal with an unfamiliar problem?

Don’t stress!

Just “put a little WORD on it”!

GOD will handle the rest!

I love you all!

HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

Freedom Church

 

Pastor GDelaney