Friday, March 13, 2009

A Different Attitude - Caleb's powerful example!!

Good day! I hope you are continually being encouraged by the living and active word of God. I wanted to comment on a passage of scripture that we read a few days ago. With all the activity of our recent break in, seems like this last week has gone by all too fast. Let me get back to the point.

On March 10th we read about the spies report on the promised land, you remember how Joshua and Caleb recommended taking the land, which almost got them stoned!! I would like to direct your attention specifically to Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land."

What an awesome complement to Caleb, to have a different (observable, positive, filled with faith) attitude than the prevailing (also observable, negative, filled with defeat, no faith) attitude. I believe as God's kids we are called and Holy Spirit enabled to have, or walk in a different attitude than those around us who too easily adopt the prevailing bad attitude syndrome.

The key is found I believe in our choice...............choose today to walk in a Caleb attitude, that honors our Lord Jesus.

May the Lord continue to bless you as you journey through His Living Word.
Pastor Paul

Friday, March 6, 2009

SPECIAL BLESSING - Numbers 6:24-26

Greetings adventurers - and blessings to all!! Thank you to each of you who have been posting remarks, praises, etc. your input is very much appreciated. Let me also say sorry I have not been posting more often - I am reading, just not keeping up with posting as often as I had hoped too!
Today's reading (March 6th) contains what is refered to as a "Special Blessing". In the NLT version it reads "May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace."
What a great prayer for us to pray for each other, our families, neighbors, and the world!! I have just paused and prayed for each of you!!
Blessings,
Pastor Paul