Thursday, August 09, 2007

God’s grace truly is amazing (A Message for Men)

Last night I gave a testimony at a revival. My point was to encourage all men who are heads of households. Difficulties and trials will come to test and strengthen us men. God is always building us. So much so, it seems at times He is picking on us. Well, He is sort of. He has HIGH expectations for His men. Men are the image of Him. And when we give our lives to Him, He then is committed to building us into the strongest and best man we could ever become. Every man who has or had a good father should want to be like his dad. God is a good Father, and every man who believes in Him ought to want to be like Him. It’s just that plain and simple. God is ebbing you forward toward manhood. I know you think you are all that already, but you still have room to grow. All of us fall short of the glory God really has for us. Don’t let the trials, like bills, small arguments with you spouse, discontentment with your job, not having what you want, etc., keep you from focusing on what’s important. Say to yourself, whatever I’m going through, God has allowed it and it is for my good. God never does anything to destroy you. I will say that again, GOD WILL NEVER DO OR ALLOW ANYTHING TO DESTROY YOU. If it is in your life, God knows about it, and plans to use it for His glory. Hang in there man of God. Hold your head up. If He called you to lead, then He will provide what you need. Trust Him today. Don’t get frustrated over what you can’t control. I know we like to have things figured out. But why not let God worry about it for a change. Take a break from handling it all. Trick your wife into believing that you have it all under control, but just keep dumping it on Jesus. You’ll be amazed at how much energy you have left to love your family and kids, friends co-workers, etc. Just wanted to drop that message on all the believing brothers today. And if you don’t believe, wheeeeew, I don’t know how you live with all that pressure to measure up to society’s idea of a man. You need to connect with Jesus. It’s as simple as saying, Dear God; I believe that Jesus can save me from this sinful life of man. I believe that He is God enough to do it. You sent Him to get me, so here I am, come into my heart today and save me. ------That one little repetition, can not only keep you from going to hell, but can be the first step to having meaning in your life, releasing baggage in your life, and serving a God who absolutely promises to ALWAYS be on your side. I don’t know about you, but I’m one bad brother with God always on my side. Anyway, I got to run. Peace to you all. Take a stand my brothas, take a stand, you can do it. I am, and We’re winning.