{"id":4559,"date":"2012-01-26T15:19:42","date_gmt":"2012-01-26T15:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=4559"},"modified":"2012-01-26T16:26:29","modified_gmt":"2012-01-26T16:26:29","slug":"can-we-make-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=4559","title":{"rendered":"Can we make it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Can we make it? \u00a0Can we endure the attacks of the enemy, Can we survive the way our world has turned? \u00a0This morning when I read Dr. Charles Stanley’s In Touch Daily Devotional i got the assurance I needed. \u00a0I’ve been walking though a difficult time in my home church, I’ve wanted to try and resolve the issues myself, but God had gently, but firmly placed His hand on my chest and said hold still and wait on me. \u00a0I want to be obedient, but sometimes I’m a difficult child of God. \u00a0In spite of my being rash at times, I know when to say yes Sir and wait on Him. \u00a0I did that late yesterday afternoon and found an immediate peace! \u00a0That peace was followed last night by a windfall of blessings. \u00a0Once again a lesson has been taught, and received. \u00a0I want to share from the devotional as I know we all need to be reminded of what it shares.<\/p>\n

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Matthew 28:18-20 \u00a0 \u00a0New Living Translation (NLT)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u00a018<\/sup> Jesus came and told his disciples, \u201cI have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19<\/sup> Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[a<\/span><\/a>]<\/sup> baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20<\/sup> Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today’s Devotional from In Touch<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re a believer, you are part of the awesome body of Christ, which is called to bring His light to the world both individually and corporately. Though many see the church as a social organization, that\u2019s not what the Bible says it is. Sometimes we forget that our purpose isn\u2019t simply to have fellowship, sing, preach, and worship. Jesus entrusted us with good news of the true life He offers to everyone. This calling isn\u2019t just for foreign \u201cmissionaries\u201d\u2014it\u2019s for every believer. Your mission field includes your family, friends, coworkers, and perhaps even a people group God puts on your heart, often right in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before returning to heaven, Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission, in which He promised to be with believers to the end of the age. That pledge still stands. He doesn\u2019t send us out to do His work on our own. Vowing never to leave us, He gave the assurance that all tasks He assigns will be achieved through us by His Holy Spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What an honor to be included in the Lord\u2019s redemptive plan for the world! He invites you to have a vital part in His kingdom work of transforming what is broken and giving new life. Everything you do in obedience is an opportunity for His Spirit to work powerfully through you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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He is still speaking His message of assurance to us: You\u2019ll have Me as your companion, your captain, your victory. You\u2019ll have Me as your resource, your energy, your anointing. Everything you need, you\u2019ll find in Me.<\/em> How does recognizing the greatness of your calling change the way you see your daily life?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I used to be an NFL photographer and even served once as the Washington Redskins official photographer! \u00a0I love football and played an coached myself. \u00a0I have never stopped wanting to be “in the game” ! \u00a0 I still dream of suiting up and going in! \u00a0As a follower of Jesus Christ I can be in “the” game! \u00a0I can run the plays he calls, and now because of His strength, wisdom, grace, love, and compassion, I can be a part of His wins! \u00a0I’ve lived to see many great adventures and done remarkable things, from photographing my favorite game, football, to flying an ultralight airplane over many locations from coast to coast, but nothing has been as thrilling as serving my Lord, no matter how small or large the task, He has never failed me, and I know He never will.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Remember Jesus said, \u00a0You\u2019ll have Me as your companion, your captain, your victory.\u00a0You\u2019ll have Me as your resource, your energy, your anointing. Everything you need, you\u2019ll find in Me.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you Father for putting me in the game! \u00a0………………………and Yes, we “can” make it, with Him!<\/p>\n

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Photo Note: \u00a0Houston Oilers Vs the Cincinnati Bengals. \u00a0Number 34 is my Christian Brother, and great running back, \u00a0Earl Campbell, shot wiht a Nikon F5 film camera and \u00a0Nikkor 400 mm f 3.5 lens, manual focus!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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