Ezekiel 2:1-2

The Lord has started me this morning in this study of the book of Ezekiel.  And the first amazing thing that jumps out to me is Chapter 2 verses 1-2.

Listening to the Lord is the start, then He follows up with the Spirit of the Lord entering into our lives and with the Spirit of God in our lives great things are possible.

What is so interesting about this you ask?  Well you may know I have been instructed to start cutting back on many of the things I do.  Listening to the Lord thru my doctor and I believe as it was for Ezekiel the Spirit of God will get me on my feet to do what He has called me to do. 

Sometimes, no all the time we just need to spend time listening to the Lord and then allow the Spirit of God do the work through us.  Often we do things thinking it is of the Lord but it is our doing only to satisfy ourselves.  That is not listening to the Lord.  In fact further in chapter 2 the Lord speaks very clear about the call of Ezekiel, speak the word of God to the people.  And knowing that people will refuse to listen, Ezekiel was to speak it no matter what.  For a pastor to hear these words and not listen is rebellious itself and pastors are warned not to rebell like others. 

So I have begun to cut back on the many things I have put on my plate.  You see it was me doing it.  Listening to the Lord thru my doctor cut back on the things I want to do and do what the Lord has called me to do, speak thus says the Lord God.  And know that people will refuse to listen, I must just keep preparing, praying and preaching what the Lord says because some will listen and He will have an effect on people, He does everytime He speaks through His Word to me.

Thank You Lord for speaking thru Ezekiel today.

Today is the day following one of many heart cath. procedures with stints that I have experience.  Went in after a recent ekg indicated a new problem.  Due to a serious heart disease the doctor felt it was again necessary to go in and look.  As I was a little worried, while sitting in the hospital waiting room at 5:30 on Thursday morning, God spoke thru 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.  God has given each to us a reminder of who should be in control of our lives.  Thorn in the Flesh, mine just so happens to be this heart disease.  At the same time each of us should realize with the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior His Grace is sufficient to get us through any trouble we face.  So even when I continue to battle this disease I will say the power of Christ rest with me, when I am at a weak moment, which I have experienced the last couple of weeks worrying, it is then I am truly strong.  As I ponder the scriptures while awaiting the procedure my attitude was one of trusting in the Lord with all of my heart.  No matter what the outcome He would be praised, I gladly will boast in my heart disease knowing the power that rests upon me is the power of the Holy Spirit, thank You Lord Jesus.

The doctors found  no need for additional stints, praise the Lord.  They did indicate a troubled area that he felt if he attempted anything it would cause the plague build up to break apart and it would have caused a heart attack on the table.  This area will be treated with addition to my medication, more important it will be a continuation my thorn in the flesh, to always remind me who is in control and how I am to give Him all of my love.

Thank you all for your continued prayers.  There are few things this pastor needs to do to help the situation.  A need to cut back on some of the things I do and increase some form of exercise immediately.  For my family, thank you for always walking thru these moments with me.  My prayer is the Lord I trust is your Lord and is the one who gives you comfort during these times.  He is a God who will never leave you for forget you.  Let us not for who He is.

That is the update be blessed and let us all work on not being stressed.

Pastor Ron

Matthew 14:22

Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.

As I study the Word and listen to others who God used to speak to me reference this scripture, I had to drop this brief blog on everyone of my family and friends.

Often the messages that come out of the scriptures are about many miracles, Jesus walking on the water, Peter walking on the water, Peter looks at the storm in his life, like many of us, and begins to sink.  The greatest response when Peter cries out save me, and Jesus immediately stretched out His hand and caught him and lifted out of the storm.  All wonderful messages in fact I preached messages around those great miracles.

But what I got out of the text yesterday, Jesus says get in the boat.

When Jesus puts you somewhere be assured He wants you to trust Him and stay in the boat.  The boat experience that you may be having right now, feeling like the world is tossing you around like the waves and wind in storm, it is a storm no question, but Jesus put you in the boat now just stay and watch Him do a miracle in your life.  Oh you of much faith, He will care for you.

Have a great day in Christ, live your life today full of JOY, put Jesus first, care for others, and you will be cared for while in the boat.  (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Pastor Ron

1 John 5:14-21

Today just praising the Lord a great day yesterday in Church, some old friends visited and it was such a JOY.  Music was awesome and the Lord spoke to many.  We missed so many of our family, however we also know vacations are still in force and many are not feeling well.  Prayers offered to those who we missed.

Just wanted to encourage everyone, to include those who may have missed yesterday, stand firm no matter what you are going through.  Stand firm in Christ, be confident in who He is in your life and more important who you are in Christ.  In today's times we will face challenges, but know that a challenge is simply a fight between the world and the spirit.  Knowing the Spirit is strong but our flesh is weak.  We are in a fight, a challenge but we have confident, trust, faith and believe in who Jesus Christ is.  The challenge can be met and when we do with Christ we win. Now that will bring controversy which is something we as Christians face automatically because our ways will never be accepted by the world. 

Thank You Lord I am full of JOY that I am in this fight and the controversy that comes I know I can and will stand firm and be confident in You Lord Jesus.  All challenges can be met because there is victory in Jesus.

Thank you all for visiting and those who are a part of this ministry be blessed this day. Looking forward to our church camping retreat.  Have a great week in the Lord, be blessed, stand firm and be confident in Christ.

Pastor Ron

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Just a quick brief on what is going on today.  The back recovery is still painful.  I did have a very poor night last night with no sleep.  But with that said, God is good.  Thank You Lord Jesus.

The scripture, in everything give thanks, even during those days when pain is overwhelming and that pain can be physical or emotional or jsut circumstances, give thanks for His goodness.

I thank God for His goodness right now.  Today I was able to come to the church office and work 4 hours listening to the Lord through study of His word and preparing for prayer time. 

Thank You Father for giving me the strength and the ability to seek Your face from Your Word and feel Your presence through the Holy Spirit, praying for the Church.  In Jesus name amen

Have a great day no matter what giving thanks to the Lord.

Pastor Ron