Pearls before swine...

I know I already posted today, but I had to share what wasn't being reported by the media. However, I have something deeper that I want to impart to whomever stumbles upon this post.

I was reading in Matthew today, Matthew 7 to be exact, and God stopped me at verse 6 'Do not give to the dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do they may trample them under their feet and then turn and tear you to pieces.'

Why this verse, well, it's simple. This verse comes after the verses that talk about not judging or you too will be judged according to how you have judged. Then it directs you to remove the plank from your own eye before you removed the sawdust from your friends. It is then piggybacked by the verse above... again why? Because Christ wants us to work on US and seek our faith in him for OURSELVES and not for someone else. A Christian should not go throwing their righteousness about willy nilly. Nor should they expect others to live as they do. However, I believe, Christ wants us to work on US and be the light unto the world through not only what we say but what we do as well. If we walk and talk like a duck then guess what the world will think of us. And if that is how we are living what then will happen when we try to suddenly interject Christ into the equation? They will 'trample our words under foot and tear us to pieces' You CAN NOT act like everyone else and claim Christ. Be set apart. Your actions and deeds should mirror Christ (and you will fail). If people see Christ in you in word and deed you will be a force to be reckoned with.

Please remember Christ did not treat people like he was better than them, instead, and the bible says this, he made himself a servant. Do like wise. Pray for teachable moments, beg God to reveal anxious ways in you so that you can get rid of them. Christianity is not easy. God is not a bank. We will be faced with trials, we must lean on Him who created us in love and saved us by grace. We must not try and throw the first stone. He didn't and he's the only one who could have.

Don't be Slient

Leigha

Sandy's wrath and God's path.

My sister has been on the phones coordinating with pastors in churches in New York finding out what all needs to be done and donated to help out. This is an update she recived this morning. God is alive and sees all! Praise Him! Praise Him from the highest mountain to the depths of the sea! 

Via Briana Nei:

I have spent some time on the phone with pastors and volunteers on the ground in New York. In Staten Island, there are thousands of volunteers coordinated from churches, feeding 20,000 people a day and mucking out houses. Just on Sunday, they got 200 houses done and sanitized. In the past 2 weeks they got the work done that would normally take 6 months. This is the power of Jesus Christ when the people of God are unified and working together to help those in need. They were the first responders before FEMA or the Red Cross. They were already there, in their neighborhoods, serving God and were on the ground from day 1. I spoke with the coordinator of Staten Island churches today. The director of FEMA visited him this week. He was told that there was no way FEMA could have pulled off the incredibly detailed and volunteer-based effort they have on the ground. Truly a blessing to see the work of God! So proud of everyone working there.



So thankful that Americans of all creeds and colors are receiving help from those who are more than willing to give. We can't count on the government alone. The swath of the storm was huge and yes some places have yet to receive aid, but it's not because they are being ignored. It's for lack of help and because the storm affected so many. Please, if you have the time and means find a local church or charity that is coordinating with organizations within the affected areas donate time, money, food, etc etc. We have so much in this country we can definitely share with each other. 

Also before I go I just want to let all those who are actually reading my posts that I have a friend who drives a tractor trailer and today he was stuck behind a line of trucks carrying transformers to repair the electricity disaster up north. ALL THE TRUCKS had transformers on them! 

Don't be Silent

Leigha 

Why So Outspoken Against Your Own?

Election season is over. The nation voted and the results are in. We are divided and I'm not just talking about America. Matthew 12:25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, 'Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.' Our Savior hit the nail on the head! POW! That's us. Church. That's us. We are not standing. I read and heard so MANY Christians call each other out, using the words of Christ against each other in a blame game. 'He who casts the first stone... do not judge.... etc etc' Why? It's simple. We lost the plot. We forgot. We are the sleeping giant. The bride is second guessing her choice. It's so sad. We just shluff off society and have decided to pray that God comes quickly. It doesn't have to be that way! Stop, please stop! Think of who you are talking to. Think of what you are saying. Think why are you saying it. No one likes to be told that we are broken and need to be fixed, but we are. Every human is so broken. The issues shouldn't be issues for us. We should talk to each other with respect and love. Listen to each other with respect and love. We can't name call. If someone's opinion is different we can't 'jump down their throat' and call them judgemental because indeed none of us can cast the first stone. When that case arises we need to ask why and not be offended when our own views are challenged. Maybe, just maybe, God is using that encounter to edify you. Being a Christian is about being free in Christ and trusting him, but it's also about digging up all the gunk inside of you and letting him clean you. Submitting to his will and asking for his assistence. We can't do this on our own and He desires greatly to help. 

Now our society is changing rapidly. People are now calling things that are evil in the eyes of God good. Sex before marriage, drunkeness, gambling, homosexuality, greed, dissention, factions etc etc etc. There is no moral compass anymore. God was deemed a story and it's now no holds barred. If you can't see it, then ask God if it is or not, he'll tell you. If you don't think you'll recognize his voice ask him to give you ears to hear it... he will. As His voice in this darkened world we need to first and foremost go inward and allow God to clean us out. Restore the full uncompromising truth so that we can serve Him best. Next we need to get out there and start to shine really shine. People notice. Now I'm not saying get in their faces, i'm saying be an example and pray that God send you to people or people to you in order that they might be given the chance to know him. He'll guide you and your words. We have to save as many as we can. Set the captive masses free. Satan wants our fellow brothers and sisters of the human race to burn with him in hell. Christ wants his beloved children in heavan with him! Greater is He that is in us than He that is in the world! We can do it. Get into your prayer closet and let God sort you out. It will not be pleasant, but we were told that this was not going to be easy. Next get out there and start a revival. We can change people and the world. It starts small, but like the ripples in a pond it grows. 

Don't be Silent!!

Leigha

The Giant

There once was a Giant. He stood tall and proud clothed in armour, ready for battle. In his right hand a sword and his left a shield. His head and breast were covered to protect from any attack. His eyes looked at his enemies with no fear. He knew his Commandar's order's and carried them out, no questions asked. To light his way his Commandar lit a lampstand and placed it in the ground next to him. 'As long as the flame shines bright, your fight will be affective.' This was the most important instruction. So day and night he defended against the enemies that attacked and always found time to tend to the lamp. He didn't waiver or move, but kept on fighting. His eyes always searching for any sign of his Commandar. 

As time grew on the Giant grew weary. His enemies grew more and more numerous and their attacks more devisive and harsh. The Giant began to forget his training and would lash out haphazarly hoping to hit a target. All the while the lampstand grew dim until one day, the Giant laid down, weary from battle. 'I must rest. I can not go on. My Commandar will understand. He has left me too long, he must have forgotten me.' The Giant fell asleep under his lampstand.

Time passed. The Giant slept. The lampstand faded until all that was left was a flickering flame, defying the wind that blew around it. The enemies of the Giant and his Commandar began to chip away at the armour trying to find weak spots where they could wound the Giant further, and they wounded him greatly. Yet, the Giant slept, seeminly unaware of the attacks. 

Finally, the Giant awoke. His body weakened and wounded his armour in tatters his sword rusted and his shield cracked. In the distance he heard the sounds of his Commandars return. He looked to the lampstand, a small ember remained. The enemies were now numerous and growing. They showed no mercy nor would they relent. Their attacks grew more and more vicious now that the Giant was awake. The Giant remembered his final instruction, 'As long as the flame shines bright, your fight will be affective' 

A messenger appeared in front of him out of the chaos. 'A message from my Lord.' The Giant read it, it was not plesant. His heart lept at the thought of seeing his Commandar, but just as quickly it sank because he had utterly abandoned his mission. The messengar waited for the Giant's reply. Should he go when his Commandar calls? Should he send word for the Commandar to tarry as he makes another stand? What would the Commandar do? Was he that kind of soldier? He looked to the lampstand, it still burned, even if it was dwindling, there was still time. Was there still time? 

What should the sleepy Giant do? Oh church, what should the sleeping Giant do?

We don't have to accept that this is the end, God can and will bring about a change. We just need to clear out the temple with a whip!

Don't be Silent!

Leigha C.