A Keswick Chapel prayer for you today, June 6, 2020
Thought: “More men and women than ever began to believe in the Lord. As a result, people carried their sick into the streets. They placed them on stretchers and cots so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of the sick people as he went by. Crowds from the cities around Jerusalem would gather. They would bring their sick and those who were troubled by evil spirits, and each person was cured.” (Acts 5:14-16)
Do we not realize that God is STILL in the healing business? Do we not realize that Jesus STILL intends to use HIS Church to reach the broken, sick, and hurting? God, being the same yesterday, today, and forever IS still using US to fulfill the mission. Reaching the lost, helping those who hurt and need hope.
Prayer: “Jesus, what wonder you’ve given me in the Holy Spirit. Not some impersonal energy or vague force, but Your life, Your very presence in me. Thank you for the peace, power, gifts, and all Your blessings the Holy Spirit pours out in my life. As You make me share in all Christ’s blessings, MAY I SHARE THE MIRACLE AND WONDER OF YOUR LIFE WITH ALL. (emphasis mine) Amen. (Heidelberg Catechism 53)
Blessings Pastor Robert
A Keswick Chapel Prayer for you today, June 5, 2020
“All the believers were ONE in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything the had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.” (Acts 4:32-35)
“Generous God, Your Spirit dwelling among Your people, working Your salvation deep into our daily lives, is a thing of beauty—powerful grace, freely flowing forgiveness, lavish giving. Continue to make us full players in Christ’s redemption story through the Holy Spirit. Amen.” (Westminster Shorter Catechism 29)
Blessings Pastor Robert
Rev. Norman Shaw – “Holiness”
This weeks’ message from Rev. Norman Shaw takes a look at “Holiness” as one of the “5 Characteristics of a Christian.” He points out that this series of messages are not a “how to” manual, rather an exploration of what characteristics should be found in us as Christians.
You will find this message to be a blessings, challenge, and an encouragement to you as you “Journey with Jesus.”
I invite you to like this post, leave a comment or prayer request (I would love the opportunity to pray with you). Also, I invite you to like the video on YouTube and to subscribe to the Keswick Chapel channel.
Blessings to you,
Pastor Robert Wallace
Children of Light
Children of Light. The beauty of our children and how our Father fills them in ways that we seem to miss. It really is a beautiful sight to behold, watching our children being who God created us all to be….filled with joy and wonder. In the linked blog entry by Julie Harris, we again get to see how as adults we can and all too often go through this life in stoic fashion. Missing the moments of mystery and wonder. The opportunity to live in a carefree fashion even though we have responsibilities.
In Matthew 18, Jesus makes the point very clear; “Jesus called a little child to his side and set him on his feet in the middle of them all. “Believe me,” he said, “unless you change your whole outlook and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven. It is the man who can be as humble as this little child who is greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.” ~J.B. Phillips New Testament (Phillips) We have no choice if we want to see Heaven.
We are driven by the need to perform, to accomplish, to be more…. more than what exactly? What more could or should we desire than to be in a relationship with our Creator God through HIS plan of redemption – Jesus Christ? HE has planned more for us than we know and His way involves our becoming just like our children.
Our children are dependent on us for everything and yet in their dependance, they are completely free to just be who they’ve been created by our Father to be, children loving life! Struggling to learn and grow, experiencing highs and lows. All the while, they know we are there to help, nurture and guide. They ARE the picture of what HE calls us to be in this life as we journey to the next.
At our best, we are but a shadow image of HIM in displaying love and providing for our children. Yet we push through and do all we can for our children for HE has planted HIS glorious seed within us to take up this charge. Knowing this and seeing how important it is that we allow and encourage our children to enjoy life to the fullest, is it any wonder that Jesus calls us to return to this humble state?
I humbly submit, if we will become as children once again, HE will show us wonders beyond compare. HE will show us a life we have yet to know or experience. HE will return the sparkle to our eyes that will bare witness to all of HIS glory. I believe HE wants more in this life for us than being driven to excel in a life that is so very fleeting.
Let’s become like children again, filled with wonder and hope. Excited by what the day will hold and eager to stop and join in the playfulness of our children’s lives!
Blessings and Peace to you always,
~Robert
First Thoughts….
I never cease being amazed at today’s technology. The ease and speed involved in setting up and then launching a website or blog is just incredible. I have a blog through another provider and yet to “like” or “comment” on WordPress sites, you need to be registered. A great plan if you’re providing a service and looking to grow your base of customers. So, what does this have to do with my blog? Really, not a great deal, except that I find the process interesting and not unfamiliar. Our society today, expects things fast and easy. These two points sum up the way we’ve come to understand all things should be. Fast and easy, immediate gratification with as little effort as possible. For WordPress consumers, this is a perfect setup. No huge effort and best of all, no financial expense. For WordPress, increased customers will ultimately lead to greater exposure and web activity. Then, they have now and will continue to gain customer’s who upgrade to their premium service and grow from there. I’m not knocking WordPress here, just sharing my observation of the process. It works, I’m here and so are you.
My goal is to share with you my Journey with Jesus. Actually, what I expect to share will be the points that HE will lay on my heart. In this life we need to share in the thoughts and experiences of other people who are looking to follow Jesus daily. Our life is changed everyday in ways we don’t often realize and when we do notice, we’re hard pressed to explain the how, when or why. My goal will be to place a new entry on a weekly basis. I hope that what is shared here will be beneficial and that Jesus will be glorified by what is shared. This being said, I find that my relationship with Jesus has been anything but fast, easy or without effort. I believe everyone will agree; relationships don’t happen overnight, they aren’t easy (certainly not initially) and effort is essential. While we may want the “fast food” kind of relationship with Jesus, it proves impossible and it’s just NOT good for us.
I welcome your thoughts and observations. The most important part of this blog will always be Jesus Christ and what HE alone leads me to write here. My desire is to glorify HIM and share what HE directs. Between now and the next posting, I pray HIS Peace and Presence will fill your days and that you will know the Blessings that come with a fully engaged relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior, Friend and Companion.
Blessings and Peace Always,
~Robert
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