Pastor Testimony
This is my pastor testimony and why I feel called to be in the ministry. I have also included my personal testimony and walk with Christ. My life verses after losing my son are Prov. 3:5-6. They keep
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“Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church.â€
(Acts 12:1)... View MorePRAY OVER THIS
“Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church.â€
(Acts 12:1)
PONDER THIS
Have you ever watched a painter put his colors on canvas? He’s splashing the colors on that canvas and he’s mixing this. He says, “I think a little more yellow, yeah.†And you watch and you think, “Man, that guy’s so good; how does he do that?†But then he will reach in, and he’ll get some colors and he’ll go, “Shoosh!†And you think, “Oh no, you ruined it!†He put some big old splashy thing on it, and you think, “Mister, you really messed up—let’s see how you’re going to get out of this.†And then, suddenly it just comes together. It’s a masterpiece!
Sometimes we look at what God does, as He puts His colors on the canvas and we say, “Lord, you’re really doing good.†And then suddenly God just goes, “Shoosh!†And we think, “Lord! You have messed things up.†Have you ever felt that way? That may have been how the Early Church felt when Herod began his attack. “God, how did You let this happen?†Just because things are not making sense to you, do not think that they don’t make sense. And just because you can’t see God working doesn’t mean He is not.
Do you remember a time you felt like God was not working but later recognized that He was?
How can these moments, both from our own experience and as recorded in Scripture, help us to remain faithful to God when it is hard to see how He is working?
PRACTICE THIS
Write down an area in which you are looking for God to work, but you’re not seeing it yet. Take time to pray over this, asking the Lord to give you continued faithfulness as you wait for Him.
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.â... View More“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.â€
â€â€Luke‬ â€6:45‬ â€NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.6.45.NKJV
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“And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, ‘Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I la... View MorePRAY OVER THIS
“And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, ‘Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.’â€
(Acts 8:18-19)
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There are people who claim to be believers in Jesus, but they don’t believe the doctrines of the Bible. They don’t necessarily believe Jesus is the only way to Heaven. They believe in astrology. They believe in reincarnation. These things are emphatically taught against in the Word of God. We have today a generation of people who are “very spiritual†but do not believe the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
But the reality is we better get a bulldog grip on God’s Word and God’s truth. Thousands of churches are filled with moral people who had spiritual experiences but were not born again. Simon the sorcerer said he believed. But Peter said, “You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God†(Acts 8:21).
How can you know your faith is truly faith in Jesus and not in someone or something else?
How does clinging to God’s Word help you make this distinction?
PRACTICE THIS
Make a list of things you believe that come from Scripture. As you are able, note specific references that show you these things are real.
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and th... View More“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.â€
â€â€I John‬ â€2:15-16‬ â€NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/1jn.2.15-16.NKJV
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“But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, to whom they all gav... View MorePRAY OVER THIS
“But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, ‘This man is the great power of God.’â€
(Acts 8:9-10)
PONDER THIS
Here was a man who was using sorcery. Sorcery is just another word for witchcraft. And witchcraft is alive and well in the world today. Witchcraft is alive and well in America, in your city, and in many churches today. You may say, “Oh, no.†Yes, and many people are dazzled by this. They fail to understand that there is supernatural power in the things they see. What Simon was not just an illusion; he was in league with the devil. You may ask if I believe that there’s anything to witchcraft? Absolutely. Do I believe that some of these people have supernatural power? Beyond the shadow of any doubt. We must be careful that the power we are drawn to is of God and not of the devil.
Have you ever seen anything that might have been accomplished by the devil’s power and not by God’s?
How can you know the difference between something that is done by God’s power and something done according to the devil’s power?
PRACTICE THIS
Take time to consider the types of supernatural things that have made the greatest impact in your life. Consider how you know these things were from God, or how you might recognize if they were not.
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