Monday, October 15th, 2012

                             Our seeds have been planted!

Last night I used two scriptures, James 2:14-23 and Matthew 14:13-21. In James it stressed that faith without works is dead, in other words if you do nothing with your faith, nothing changes. 

In Matthew we see what God can do when we take what ever provision we have and use it to bless others. When we share our provision when a need is presented to us, we are joining God's work and His plans. And when you join God, you can expect miracles to happen. Too many times we get it backwards. We decide what projects we are going to spend our time and talents on and then ask God to bless us. Sometimes that can work, but many times, especially when it comes to churches, it seems as if God is the last one consulted when planning begins.

All of you who generously gave to African Vision of Hope last night have joined God, just as the disciples did in the story of the feeding of the 5,000. As I mentioned, God knows we could certainly use a bigger parking lot and a bigger sanctuary. I believe the best way to find out if it is Gods will for us to continue to grow this ministry is to continue Helping, doing, sharing, caring and loving people in need in real ways as these needs are presented to us. That, and lots and lots of prayer and scripture study.

Last night we planted seeds into good soil and we will continue to plant into the needs that arise around us. That is what this ministry is all about. Then, when God chooses, if He chooses, our parking lot and sanctuary needs will materialize.  We will the know without a doubt that God is leading this ministry. I know this may not make common sense but I want this congregation to experience how God works in Spiritual ways which are way beyond what we could possibly think or imagine. 

Look at these other scriptures regarding giving to a need.

• Proverbs 19:17 "He who has pity on the poor, lends to the Lord, And He will pay back what he has given."  Imagine that you have loaned to the Lord and He is going to pay you back!
• Proverbs 28:27 "He who gives to the poor will not lack, But He who hides his eyes will have many curses."
• Proverbs 22:9 "He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor."

The bottom line, God wants to bless you but you have to do your part. Make God the center of your work life, your relationship life, your family life, your financial life, and your entertainment life and watch how your life will change for the better.  More peace, more joy!

Experience the fullness of God by allowing God to be your fullness.

I want everyone who comes to Praise Community Fellowship to be lifted up and to experience the Miraculous living God. Live expectantly. Become aware of Gods prompting in your heart. Don't miss the opportunity to be a blessing in someones life when you have the means to do so. 

God has a plan for your life!  See you all soon, Love, Kent

PS. Wasn't last night wonderful?