Monday, June 20, 2005

June 20th People Reflection

Mark 5.1-20-Jesus drives out the demons from a man

2 Samuel 13-Tamar is raped by her half-brother—her brother Absalom kills Amnon who raped Tamar

Daniel 7-Visions of beasts and kingdoms to rule

Malachi 3.1-4-God will refine me

Joel 2.28-32-God pours out his Spirit

Psalm 119.89-96-God is forever

I saw God speak yesterday in some people- in some people gathered together- in some people gathered together for a meeting- a simple meeting- yet a meeting of people focusing on the cross- focusing on what they hear God telling them to do – a people gathered together in community to work in God’s kingdom- some different people spoke that day – they let God speak through them – they let the others see God’s action through their ministry- some different people spoke and let God use them- all of us are letting God refine us- some have vision- some can judge evil and articulate the issues to address- some can deal with the demons – all these people gathered together with all the gifts of God- a special combination of people- a unique body of Christ – one especially made for Zion Middletown- just right – I saw God speak yesterday – He even had a little fun with us- I saw the results of God’s Spirit poured out on some people – it was in this little meeting of people – I saw God speak yesterday – and it made me realize that God is forever—god is just the right combination of ministries – for just the right kind of people that need it – yea- I saw God speak yesterday – in this little meeting.

Prayer- Lord – it’s a new week- lead and guide me this week – make your presence known in peculiar ways to me all around me and within me- use me this day – use me this week to proclaim that your kingdom is near- to proclaim that your kingdom is here- bless my friends and family with the joyous response to the grace of life out of death in your Son Jesus Christ -- Amen

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