Me Committed to Christ? No, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (Luke 2:11-12)

In this, our last lesson for 2010, this verse not only revealed the spiritual sluggishness of the Jews, but could it also be a reflection of our modern day churches?

"Just the Facts Maam: (Jack Webb- Dragnet)

For over 600 years, God has been setting the stage, leaving a trail of "inside information", "spiritual secrets", "whispering words of wisdom", concerning the coming of the Christ Child.  This message was declared by righteous men, such as Isaiah, Daniel, Hosea, Micah & Malachi, just to name a few. These were God's mouthpieces for His glorious message.

They prophecied about:

• His tribal ancestry
• The virgin birth
• His birthplace
• His star that would appear at his arrival

Yet while these Jews (the Pharisees & Saducees) had obtained all of these facts, they still couldn't find Him.  I find it amazing that while these folks were professing & performing their religious rituals, claiming to be "God's People"... That only 6 short miles away, God himself became mans eternal gift; by wrapping himself in swaddling clothes only to be Unnoticed, Undetected, and eventually Unwanted by these religious political powers!

So as you can see, our society today hasn't changed much with all of our modern day technology: Books, magazines, teaching tapes, mega-churches, seminars, and those enthusiastic "TV Pastors", we still have found ourselves struggling as a "Self-Centered" society of saints!

Many folks today have never fully understood the spiritual significance concerning His Cradle, His Cross, His Crown.

These folks have built their lives upon a foundation of Fantasy & not of Christ.

My challenge to you Brethren, is to "checkout" of the Holiday Inn Express and "check-in" to the Holy Bible - and just as the Wise Men of Old, you too will find the "CHRIST"!

Until next year,

Pastor Jody

Decembery 25th...

Why do we celebrate Christmas on this date?  and why is it at the end of the year?  Well, there's several pieces that will put this puzzle together, but for today there's a more valuable lesson to be learned...

All year long we have wrestled with issues with attacks, anger, divorce, deaths, broken relationships, finances personal problems and just the fact that we aren't getting any younger...  OUCH!!

Not only have we confronted these assassins, but often we "collect" them in the closet of our minds  and throughout a whole year - we've accumulated lots of "stuff!"  So, before we move into a brand new year, God wants us to clean our our closets!  Just let go of all that luggage, purge and make room for Blessings and Prosperity!!  Hos is this possible?  I'm glad you asked...

It's through giving - pouring out.  Sharing with OTHERS.  It's in giving, or releasing of our resources that makes room for the new.  It's not that we HAVE to - but I'm very thankful to have something to offer someone else that might help them along their way.

Merry Christmas and make way for the Blessings!

Pastor Jody

No Vacancy!

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7)


Here we have the Christmas story stage...

• 1 pregnant virgin (Mary)
• 1 espoused husband (Joseph)
• 1 Donkey  -We'll call him "Harley" (Davidson, of course!)

Now, these three were making their journey to their "ancestral home" of Bethlehem.  The time had come.  "nature" is screaming and the Christ Child is about to come into this world and change our lives forever!  But... we have a huge problem...

There's NO ROOM in the INN!!

Inn (kata luma)

• kata - down
• luma - guest chamber
• "One's personal best "guest chamber" or room.
• Not a hotel - but a HOME!

Have we made room - our BEST room to receive Christ into?  Let's "check the register" and see what's occupying our hearts this Christmas.

• shopping sprees...
• parties to attend...
• food to prepare...
• gifts to wrap...
• racing from relative to relative...
• your in-laws and your "out-laws" all coming for Christmas...
• decorating the tree...
• max out the credit cards...
• and TRY to be cheerful while getting it all done!

GOOD LUCK!

Before you know it, we're all booked up - no room or time to even think about what Christ wants or what He would love to accomplish in your life!  Let's always make room for Christ to live in our "best room".  Never forget during this hectic time - Jesus is the ONLY reason for the Season!

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Jody

I Believe In You!

"...you believe in God.  Believe also in me." (John 14:1 NKJ)

For the past 3 1/2 years, these 12 Disciples had deserted their own personal plans and goals and have dedicated themselves to the Call and Commission of Jesus Christ.  These men have witnessed miracles while mobs waged war against Him in the Temple as well as on the streets.

Just the presence of Jesus provoked men whose hearts were in contradiction of the Truth of Jehovah God.  An old saying goes like this, "When you preach Christ, it will either make you "shoutin' glad" or "fightin' mad"!  So it goes without saying that these 12 men have been on a 3 1/2 year emotional "roller coaster" ride... and it was out of control!

• Changing of religious customs
• Claims and rumors of His Deity
• Mixed accusations of Him being a "hero" and a "heretic" were playing over and over in their minds
• Controversy...
• Confusion...
• Chaos...

So, it is here in this verse, in the closing pages of Christ's Earthly ministry, that He asked His closest friends this heart-piercing question...

"I know you believe me...But do you believe IN me?"

Christ cannot be real "through you" if He isn't real "To You"!!

"Do you trust me?  Do you have faith in me, even though you might not fully understand my motives or my mission?"

I personally think that the greatest catapault to launch us forward, is to have someone who not only believes you, but believes IN you as well.  What other medicine can heal our hearts or restore our brokenness than to hear these four simple words, "I believe in you"!

My friends, may you take comfort and courage today to know that not only do I believe in God - I believe in YOU!

Pastor Jody

If you don't have anything nice to say...

This week, let's look at some practical practices that will not only improve your personal development, but will also PROVE your relationship with God to others...

We as believers, are called to be a light in a darkened world.  Positive in a Negative world and Straight in a Crooked world!  So hang on - here we go!

Appearance

• People will see you long before they will ever hear you.  Always practice self respect in your appearance.  Sloppiness is never an excuse for "individuality".

Attitude

• Always appear reachable to others.  No one will ever reach towards you if you make then feel you're "untouchable".  It's hard to shake hands with someone if they keep their hands in their pockets!

Communication

• Communication builds bridges, not walls!  So before just walking out... learn to "Talk it out".

Good Manners

• Do your best to improve the lives of others.  It will benefit some and astonish the rest!

Criticism

• Criticisms are just someone's way of expressing their jealousy towards your progress and promotion.

Risky Relationships

• Never attempt to keep people in your life past their "expiration date".  Before you "take a swig" from the milk carton, check the calendar!

Always Give it Your Best

• "We always triumph in Christ..." (2 Corinthians 2:14)

What is a triumph?  It's nothing more than a try with a little "umph" at the end!  Remember, Practice Makes Perfect!  

Let's Get To It!

Pastor Jody

Defining Moments

What do building an ark, talking to a burning bush, marching around a city's wall, a fiery furnace, a den of lions, a giant, a boy and his slingshot, a bloody cross and an empty tomb all have in common?  These were all Defining Moments for Greatness!

Defining moments that allowed us to see what these individuals were made of and what they were made for...

Often the choices we make during critical moments will help "form" ourselves as well as inform others about who we really are.  these "defining moments" give us the opportunity to stand up! instead of staying seated with the rest of the crowd...

Isaiah says, It is God who teaches us to profit (Isaiah 48:17)

• Profit (yawal)
• to ascend
• to achieve
• to excel to the next level

"God's desire is for us, as believers, to excel to the next level of accountability and responsibility - to raise the level of expectations..."

 So, my friends, when you find yourselves staring at a "defining moment"... an intersection in life... a chance for change...
it's only there to reveal who you are and WHOSE you are!

Stand firm in the Faith!

Pastor Jody

The Shoes of Peace (Part II)

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.  Colossians 3:15 NIV

In our study last week, we cross examined the shoes worn by Roman Soldiers - these studded sandals, (a.k.a. Golf Shoes with an Attitude!) and we discovered that the soldier's life depended on keeping good traction over any terrain.
We were also able to make the connection between these shoes, and the Peace that God gives, that often comes to us in a variety of ways.

First - Peace With God.  the primarily deals with out Spirit man.  It was only through Christ's Sacrifice at Calvary that brought to us Redemption and Reconciliation... (Colossians 1:20)  The Sin barrier was removed and now our eternal soul has Peace with God!

Second - this Peace belongs to every believer.  It deals with our Natural man and the challenges and struggles that we face every day.  This peace is referred to as having the Peace OF God.  Sadly today, many Christians might encounter Peace with God, but never ever experience the Peace OF God in their everyday lives.

Listen to Paul's advice to these young converts,

"Let the Peace of God rule in your hearts..."  The word used here is "rule" (brabeuo) which means "an umpire"

or, "Let the Peace of God be the umpire in your life..."

 "Let the Peace of God referee your emotions..."

So we say, Let the Peace of God say to our worries, fears and discouragements... "You're Outta Here!"

Keep on Keeping on!

Pastor Jody

Shoes of Peace

 The Shoes of Peace (Ephesians 6:15)
In the past few weeks, we have examined the blessings and benefits of being made righteous through Christ.  So now, we'll move on to our next piece of Spiritual Armor - the Shoes of Peace.

These shoes weren't your ordinary "Palestine Pacers" but more like thick-soled sandals, studded with brass spikes 1 - 2 inches long.  they were like golf shoes, but with attitude!  This design was to ensure that the Roman Soldier always had very firm footing when in battle regardless of the terrain.  The outcome of the soldier depended on his ability to stay on his feet and hold his ground without slipping!

The word "peace" (eirene) describes one who is calm, tranquil, at rest with his surroundings.  This peace comes to us in two ways:

First, there's the peace with God (Colossians 1:20,21).  Peace with God is a pace that a believer experiences when he or she comes to the Lord for Salvation.   Peace with God is a spiritual condition that, through repentance, the sin barrier is dissolved and now a relationship with God can be established.

reconciled (v21) in harmony with; in agreement or alliance with.

We're no longer alienated or enemies of God, but we're now on His side - and being on God's side produces the fruit of Peace (Galations 5:22) and this, of course, is what conversion is all about:  Experiencing Peace with God!

until next week...

Pastor Jody

Camping... It can be "intents"...

This past weekend we celebrated our 1th annual Camp CCF!  Our little three day excursion to Lake Murray State Park where we could "unwind", take off our watches, turn off the television and remember that we can survive without computers and cell phones...  Oh well, two out of three ain't bad!  During these three days, we can experience the fun of Family, Friends and Fellowship.

Camping was God's idea - He ordered the entire Nation of Israel to vacate their homes and jobs for one week in october to live in tents as their fathers, along with Moses had done for forty years in the wilderness.   Forty years of the sand as their carpet and the stars as their blanket and Jehovah God as their source!  Too often, we can become overwhelmed by the demands of our day and we forget the blessings and benefits that come from God. (Psalms 103:2)

The reason for this annual "retreat" was to cause men and women to become fully aware of not only the complexity of creation, but of the Creator as well.  (Job ch.38, 39, 40)

"Remember the Lord your God..." (Deuteronomy 8:18)

These past few days spent with my friends and family have been great medicine to my body and soul!  We have shared our Faith - we've encouraged and enriched one another and we have celebrated our Creator, and complimented HIS Creation!

Life is Good!

Pastor Jody

New Wine in Old Wineskins...

Titus 3:5 says "⁵Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"








According to this verse, the activity of the Holy Spirit can be found in the life of the believer in two specific areas... Regeneration and Renewal

• Regeneration (adoption) refers to our entrance into the Kingdom of God... our "new birth" (Ephesians 1:4,5)

Jesus said, "you must be born again..." (John 3:3) not "again, again" (repetition) but Again (anothen) FROM ABOVE!

"You must be born from above!"

 Regeneration (palingenesia) speaks of God creating a new heart and a new Spirit within our lives.

The second work of the Holy Spirit in our lives deals with "Renewal" (Adaptation) or making adjustments for change...

To make suitable for a situation... (Webster)

God will first prepare the vessel before he fills it, to keep from spilling or wasting - God never wastes any of His resources.  Waste (perdition) was a name used by Jesus to describe Satan (John 17:12)


In Matthew 9:17, Jesus explains the concept of pouring new (neos) brand new, powerful and active wine - into "Old Bottles".  By doing so, the bottles would explode and the wine would be lost. (waste)

So, we are challenged and commanded by God to "renew" our minds (Romans 12:2) that we not only may receive the gifts from God, but we may also be able to "retain" them! (Proverbs 3:18)

Pastor Jody

"I'm SICK of this Heat!"

Don't you just love this time of year?  Finally! we can take off our sandals, ease out of all the summertime scrambling that we do and just relax... catch our breath.  I think the word for "Autumn" in the Greek means, "I'm sick of this heat!" anyways...

The Prophet Isaiah is announcing our Lord's entrance to Earth some 700 years before it would happen - but he is describing in detail just who Christ Jesus would be - and what he would become to all Humanity...

Here are five names in Divine Order and Spiritual Sequence of Christ:

1. Wonderful (peleh) A change in climate

In Palestine, the people would endure heat waves of 100 degrees + for 5 to 6 monhs of the year.  I'm sure they, just like we do in Oklahoma (go Sooners!) are so bombarded by the heat and humidity that the sand wasn't the only thing getting overheated...
Day after day of blistering heat, sun and sand - and then... something happens.  The wind changes direction and a shift in the seasons begins.  Crisp mornings, cool afternoon breezes and folks would rise early in the morning just to inhale the Autumn air for the first time in, well... months!  I can imagine they'd say, "This is Wonderful!  A change of climate has finally come."

That's exactly how these over-heated, over-worked, over-religious Jews would describe Jesus as he walked among them with Love, Grace and Truth - "WONDERFUL!"  Christ was then and is now our "change of climate" and our spiritual breath of fresh of fresh air!

Open your windows, friends - A change in climate is come!

Pastor Jody

Go Where You're Celebrated...Not Just Tolerated.

Have you ever wondered why you were born?  Have you ever questioned your value or your worth?  Always remember - loneliness is not the lack of affection - it's the lack of direction.  In today's lesson, I want to help give you some direction!



In Proverbs 30:24-28 the Bible talks about four creatures.  We will examine these four creatures and apply them not only to ourselves but to our outreach as well.

• The Ant (industrious)
• Hard Working
• committed
• the ant prepares for tomorrow

• The Conie (intelligent)
• a conie is NOT a foot-long chili dog
• it's a small rabbit
• the conie knows it's strengths and weaknesses

• The Locust (inspired)
• the locust only moves and travels together with the "swarm"
• they are motivated and driven by the wind, or "God's breath"

• The Spider (invaluable)
• this spider isn't an 8-legged spider like you might think
• this spider is actually a lizard

Now, why would a King welcome these lizards into their castle?  I'm glad you asked!

The lizards EAT the bugs!  They ate anything that was "bugging" the King...WOW!

What's my passion?  To get rid of anything in your life that is "bugging" you! (sorry, children excluded!)

One lizard is better than 10,000 roaches.  think about that...  Remember, you are the Exterminator!

Bon Appétit!

Pastor Jody

Guard Your Heart!

Friends, when the scriptures tell us to "put on" the whole armor (Ephesians 6:11)... it's telling us to "dress yourself" according to the season or circumstances of the day.  But it goes one step further.  It carries the idea to fasten up, "button up" or zip-up that garment tightly around the body. (enduo)

What good does it do to wear a rain coat in a rain storm if it's not zipped up - or to wear a fleece lined coat during a winter storm if it's not buttoned up around us?  It doesn't do any good at all if it allows the elements to get in!

Well, God is reminding us that when we go out and face our day, make sure that the breastplate of righteousness is fastened and secured around us.  Why?  I'm glad you asked!

The breastplate covers and protects our heart (kardia) (our feelings, emotions, reasoning & reactions).

As we learn of God's Righteousness, it will reveal that it's not meritted by our own goodness or good works.  Here, you do the math...

GOOD - GOD = 0

Righteousness comes only through faith in Jesus Christ and his finished work at Mt. Calvary!
(Romans 3:22)

My friends, protect your heart (kardia) - for out of it flows the forces of life, health and happiness! (Proverbs 4:23)

See you next week!

Pastor Jody

The Loin Belt of Truth represents the Written Word of God (logos)

Have you ever wondered why a Roman Soldier was so heavily protected in his "loin area"?  It was to protect his ability to reproduce!

The relationshi between these two key components are crystal clear:  God wants you and me to protect our ability to reproduce the character and identity of God, by the written Word of God... the Loin Belt.

If ever we neglect to put it on or just leave it laying, then our protection of productivity is gone and as in any conflict or battle, unjury will occur.  Damages might not be an axe to the head or a dagger through the heart, but what about a brutal hit "below the belt"...OUCH!!!  That strike could lead to us becoming "spiritualy sterile".

We find ourselves believing nothing, doing nothing, confessing nothing, practicing nothing and producing NOTHING - we're "Spiritually Barren"!!

My friends, it is God's desire for us to multiply and be fruitful!  Buckle Up!

Pastor Jody

The Loin Belt of Truth

What does the loin belt represent?

"the Written Word of God..." (logos) The Scriptures!

The belt (or the bible) is the only visible and tangible piece of God's Armor.  All of the other pieces were to be attached to it.  Let me explain...

1. Breastplate of Righteousness (John 16:8) "we as believers, from time to time must be convinced that we are righteous.  So often we might not feel righteous, but the word says that we ARE righteous. (II Corinthians 5:21)

Righteous = Right Standing with God

2. Shoes of Peace... "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts..." (Colossians 3:15)

Peace (brabeuo) an umpire
"Let God's peace make the decisions..."  How? I'm glad you asked!
The very next verse explains, "Let the Word of Christ (logos) dwell in you richly..." (Colossians 3:16).  It is God's Word that will bring about peace!

3. Shield of Faith (Romans 10:17)

Faith comes by hearing and hearing and hearing and hearing and hearing... (you get the idea) the Word of God (logos).

4. Helmet of Salvation

"Now that we have the Mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5), we now have the ability to think and Reason according to the Word of God (II Timothy 3:15).

We now have a "sound mind" or "Saved Brains!" (II Timothy 1:7)

5. Sword of the Spirit (Hebrews 4:12) Rhema - the Spoken Word of God

Rhema - to speak with intelligence and authority
logos = information becomes Rhema = Revelation.

We'll discuss these later on... Buckle Up Your Belt!

Pastor Jody

The Most Important Weapon

"Stand therefore having your loins girt about you with Truth..." (Ephesians 6:14)

When a decorated roman soldier was wearing his polished-brass breastplate or his helmet "head dress" or his shiny sword... who would have ever noticed his belt?  Pretty boring right?  WRONG!

If a soldier wasn't wearing a belt, pretty soon everyone would notice!  A man's belt might seem insignificant, but to remove that belt would seen affect other articles of clothing...

• Pants might fall down - trying to march or fight while holding your pants up or having them around your knees is no easy task!  "Breezy, but not Easy"
  
• Shirt might come untucked, wrinkled and before long... he'd look like a mess!

Over the next few weeks, we'll learn to appreciate the belt's function and value to us as Believers...

(Ephesians 6:14) The belt was mentioined first - first in priority and rank.  Just as the Apostle (the thumb on the hand) which can touch the other four "fingers" of ministry (Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher - but that's another sermon!)

The belt was the connection between the Warrior, his Weapons and him Winning the battle!  What does the belt represent and why was it first over the other weapons?

See you next week...

Pastor Jody

Dude! Where's My Shield?

For the next few weeks we will examine and discuss the spiritual weaponry that God has made available to us as believers.  Today, we begin with “The Shield of Faith”.

“Above all...”

    At first this appears to be telling us that the Shield of Faith has “priority”, but in reality it refers to the location of our Faith.  Above All (epi pasin) means “out in front”.  That’s where our shield of confidence in God and His Word should always be... Out in Front of our hearts and minds.

“The Shield” - a two-fold purpose

First, it’s a defensive weapon to quinch the “feiry darts” (belos); to extenguish “angry arrows” that have been dipped in flammable liquids and lit on fire!

Secondly, it’s an offensive weapon.

A roman shield was made of brass that could be polished to obtain a “mirror finish” and when used in battle it could reflect the Sun to temporarily blind the enemy.  We too can lift our shield to the SON and His Glory will deter and destroy our adversaries! ( II Corinthians 3:18 NLT)

“Take up...” (analambano) to pick up repeatedly...

This word describes our Faith - not as possessional, but POSITIONAL.  If we’ve been born again, we have all been given a “measure of Faith...” (Romans 12:3)

The big question is Where have you put it?  We know you have it somewhere...but where is it?  Often times we tend to leave it somewhere or lay it down somewhere... We become sidetracked and stick it somewhere...

The term “Take up” means “GO GET IT!”  “FIND IT!” “Pick it up and get it out in front of you!!”

Stay firm in the Faith,

Pastor Jody

Down Goes Goliath! Down Goes Goliath!

Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand.  And he drew near to the Philistine.

1 Samuel 17:40 NKJ

Why would David put five stones in his pouch when he needed only one to bring the giant to the ground?  Was he a terrible shot?  Or was it that there was a mystery message God was trying to reveal to us?

One school of thought was the five stones represented the “Five-fold Ministry” in the New Testament Church. (Ephesians 4:11)

Some compared the five stones to the “five wise virgins” in Matthew (Matthew 25:1-3) who made sure that they carried enough oil for their lamps to last the entire night.

Others think the five stones represent the first five books of Moses, which became the Jewish Law.

And Last, but not least the number five is the number of “Grace” - it is God’s Grace that provides everything we might need to succeed and to prosper!

All of these theories are possible and probably, but the Scriptures tell us that Goliath, the Giant of Gath had four “sons” (II Samuel 21:22).  Wouldn’t having four “giant relatives” explain David’s actions in preparation for them also... just in case.

May wisdom always prepare us for our warfare also!

Rock on, my friends!

Pastor Jody

Home Sweet Home

You counted the building in Jerusalem and tore down houses to strengthen the wall.

Isaiah 22:10

This verse warns us about placing our emphasis on externals.  Israel was facing a siege and their enemy was pounding at the gates of Jerusalem, trying to demolish the city walls.  In order to provide fortification to the outer walls, the people began to dismantle their own homes!  their houses were vacated and abandoned...

People today will often do the same thing - sacrifice their homes for a facade.  Some devote more time, energy and resources to external appearances than they spend on personal and private internal values.  You and I continually meet people who seem to have a wonderful appearance on the outside, but they’re hollow and empty on the inside.

Happy are those that have made Christ the center of their life - and by doing so, they can say with confidence, “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4)

What’s the difference between a “home” and a house?  One is a just a building (house) and the other is the contents of that building (home).

Christ in us will turn our house into a home...

Keep the Faith My Friends,

Pastor Jody

Be Strong In The Lord

Your words have kept men on their feet, the weak kneed you have nerved.  (Job 4:4 MNT)

Here, Eliphaz is reminding  his friend Job of how he has helped so many people in the past.  In verse 3, Eliphaz remembers how Job “set many rights and put strength in their feeble souls...” (Job 4:3 MNT).  Then in verse 4, he states that Job has given people words that have kept them on their feet to keep them moving forward in the Faith.

This ministry should be desired by all believers to cause our speech to become a support for others!  Our words are very powerful.  Our words can put people down or stand them up.  Words can hurt or heal, blister or bless, destroy or deliver...  Job used his words to encourage others so that they could stand firm in the Faith.

Schoonie and Nell have made it their ministry to speak wholesome, edifying and uplifting words to friends, family and their fellow Christians.  My friends, you both have kept many people (my family included) on their feet during difficult times and seasons of uncertainty.

Today, may you find comfort in our words.  God has Great Plans in store for you!  Plans that include Hope, Healing and Happiness!

Be Strong in The Lord my friends,

Pastor Jody

He Will Have to Flee

...He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there... by the way he came, by the same way shall he return...

Isaiah 37:33,34 NKJ

This verse can be used to keep your thoughts undisturbed and in complete tranquility, serenity and composure!  Satan uses thoughts like flaming arrows - to lodge into our minds and arouse us to anxiety, fear, insecurity, anger and ultimately defeat...

The Greek word for “devil” (diabolos) is composed of two words:

    dia - through

    ballo - to throw

It is Satan’s strategy to attempt to throw (shoot) arrows through (at) believers to ignite trouble within him (Ephesians 6:16).  In this passage the Lord is speaking to the people of Israel, that their enemy WILL come against them, but he will not be able to so much as shoot an arrow into their city... HALLELUJAH!!!  As Christians, we can have that same protection.

    our minds can be so fortified with the Word of God

    our hearts can be so filled with His Spirit...

    our walk of faith can be so sure, by His divine presence and support that the enemy of our heart and mind will have to flee the same way he came against us...

    Painless

        Pointless

            Powerless

Be Strong, my friends,

Pastor Jody