First things First
First things first – For what did Christ call us?
The above teachings really blessed me. How often I sometimes forget that it’s first about God calling us to be with him, in fellowship. Then we go out and preach.
First things first – For what did Christ call us?
The above teachings really blessed me. How often I sometimes forget that it’s first about God calling us to be with him, in fellowship. Then we go out and preach.
I recently got a new job a few weeks ago at a community college. Though I still do freelance web development for small businesses, this is a great stable job to grow in. So I now work part-time for Lord Fairfax Community College in northwestern Virginia. It’d be quite a drive (about an hour and a half), except I telecommute, which is quite nice.
It’s a great example of what the Father can provide. It’s the perfect amount of hours, with the right amount of work: not too far “above” or “below” my skill level. The people–including my boss–are great to work with. And did I mention the commute?
Anyway, the point is that Yahweh God always provides, and not only for me. It’d be one thing if I talked about how great deliverance I received, but that point is it works for anyone. I’ve seen so many answers to prayers–particularly concerning jobs–in the past few months. One person I know was looking for a job and found one in a swift amount of time. It was also closer to home. And one after another, there were jobs for people with not only decent pay, commute time, and other things, but also the perfect job for them. God knows us best, so he’s like the perfect recruiter.
Have you received such deliverance? If not, you’re past due. You’re not past it, though. I think I’ve missed some opportunities in the past, but he was there with greater deliverance than I expected. He’s always there to supply your needs.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
Because I have no “office” (except for the one at home, which is terribly unproductive at times), I often find myself at coffee shops around the Fredericksburg area, usually in the downtown area.
Today is one example why I believe the downtown area is more enjoyable than the Route 3 or Massaponnax (for those not in the area, very busy areas where most of the “big stores” are). Though I believe those areas have their places and are improving in some respects, downtown is still more enjoyable.
Anyway, on to my point: at the particular coffee shop I frequent there was someone sitting next to me on his laptop (like me). Eventually we talked and I found out he was trailblazing for the East Coast Greenway, basically an Appalachian Trail for bikes. He came down from Washington DC and is headed for Key West! He talked briefly about “being homeless, but in a good way,” and how Wi-Fi in a local coffee shop was great. He said he felt connected because of the technology he had, but disconnected because of his outdoor adventure. Sounds cool–and inspirational.
So what did I get out of this experience? Here are a few things:
I just recently had a loss of a family friend. He was killed in a car accident.
My brother and mother spoke to him about a month ago, but I honestly don’t remember the last time I spoke to or saw him (maybe a few years!). I’m glad none of us had any trace of anger or enmity toward him. We spent about one or two entire summers together, so we had great memories too.
However, I’m disappointed in myself that I didn’t spend any time or speak with him recently. I had thought about him quite a few times earlier, but I procrastinated any action. I learned from my grandfather’s death a similar lesson. Apparently I still have some changing to do.
So from now on, I’m not going to hesitate on any opportunity to call or get in touch in someone. In fact, I’m going to focus on not hesitating on anything I know is right. My life has been held back by my hesitation for too long. With my Father as my strength, it stops–now.
I’ve finally moved forward with developing a new website for testimonies and glorifying my Father. Here it is.
The site’s niche is for believers in Christ who need help putting off the “old man”, moving forward in the “new man,” living to the max (YHWH-max that is), and other related things. There also will be a section for sharing Christ with those who haven’t found Him.
If you have anything you’d like to share, please email me.
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. – Jeremiah 9:24 (KJV)