My pastor Tim delivered another powerful sermon Sunday morning based again on the book I\u2019ve been sharing from, John Bevere\u2019s, Extraordinary. Walking through the house this weekend I looked down from the balcony over our great room and saw this striking shadow. I thought at the time that I photographed it, how vital it is to step out of the shadows and into His light. Then Tim
\ndelivered a message I just had to share. I am going to go out on a limb and say this is the most important and helpful thing I\u2019ve shared for the last two years, buckle your seat belts and get ready.
\nIf you\u2019re a believer and not living in victory, or don\u2019t know Him, but want this life, this is for you.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are more than you have become……\u201d<\/p>\n
Colossians 2:6-7 <\/b>New Living Translation
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\n\u00a06<\/b> And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7<\/b> Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.<\/p>\n
We get wisdom in two ways, naturally and supernaturally. Natural wisdom is important, but supernatural wisdom comes from our Heavenly Father. A spiritual person seeks and lives by this
\nGod given supernatural wisdom. Supernatural wisdom comes by revelation. Three sources are available to us to seek this wisdom; 1. The Word of God, the Bible, 2. Counsel form Godly people, and 3. Prayer. If you are starving, spiritual sustenance comes from the Word of God. <\/p>\n
The scripture above outlines the six vital steps to coming into true wisdom;
\n\t(1)\t Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord.
\n\t(2)\t Continue to follow him.
\n\t(3)\t Let your roots grow down deep into knowledge of Him
\n\t(4)\t Build your life on Him as your foundation.
\n\t(5)\t Develop your faith by becoming strong in His Truth.
\n\t(6)\t Be overflowing with thankfulness and praise for Him.<\/p>\n
Is your life a yo-yo, up and down, two steps forward and two steps back? A life built on Him can steady your faith and path. Faith allows us to feel security even when there is none in this world.
\nOnce you have experienced this triumphant – extraordinary life, how could you be anything but thankful and filled with gratitude.<\/p>\n
So, who are you? Who do you want to be? Who has God made you to be? Accept His gift,
\nand then grow in it. You may soon look in the mirror and see someone you never thought you could be. Once you reach that sublime place, you can reach out and show the way to others.
\nYou can trust me, when I tell you that, that is what God wants for you.<\/p>\n
Step out of the shadows and into His light.<\/p>\n
the pilgrim<\/p>\n
Kenny Rogers\u2019 new Gospel album has a wonderful song that tells it all:<\/p>\n
“PEACE”
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\nI have come from so far away\u2028Down the road of my own mistakes\u2028In the hope you could hear me pray\u2028Oh, Lord keep me in your reach\u2028\u2028How I’ve longed through these wasted years\u2028To outrun all the pain and fear\u2028Turned to stone from my uncried tears\u2028And now it’s Your grace I seek\u2028\u2028Love won’t compromise\u2028It’s a gift, it’s a sacrifice\u2028My soul renewed and my heart released\u2028In You I’ll find my peace\u2028\u2028Oh wondrous child of whom the angels sing\u2028Know my joy, feel my suffering\u2028Shining star make this love you bring\u2028So bright that I may believe\u2028\u2028That my way will not be lost\u2028From now on, ’til that river’s crossed\u2028My soul renewed, my spirit free\u2028In You I’ll find my peace<\/p>\n
\n*Photo Note: D7000, 24-120 AF-S VR.
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