"just saying"

23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”

Of what can it hurt to be a witness for the Law of God before men?

Thats who Christ was before all of us. Thats whom I proclaimed before men this past weekend when I had a chance. But, as I look at that scenario... I ponder how much more can I be a better witness in the future?

It really doesn't take a whole lot... it just takes a ever slight correction. It doesn't have to be harsh, full of criticism. For starters... it could just be sharing SOME Truth. People are so resistant to God to begin with- I don't think that we can feed them whole food when they are still nursing.

"Just saying"

Eyes of lust. Thirst for alcohol. Reactions in judgement.

How do I combat these of which God has revealed to me through my thought, word and deed.



Character of the New Man

Colossians3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

All the sin that I cause and the sin around me, is spread with such venosity throughout. So, how do we combat this viral sickness that is shared everyday? By sharing His Truth... standing firmly.... not in haste- but in Love. In tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering.

We gotta start to share His Truth if we believe in it- just saying. Sharing a little Truth- just saying. By "just saying"... you are standing behind the gospel of Jesus and defending. If they are not receptive... let them be. By sharing... you are only sowing seeds whom God can nourish and feed.

I gotta say... I hunger and thirst for what is about to take place in next few months.

I want to know how you are doing and to see if you need any help with anything at all. I can say that I CAN'T do this... which is the reason why I want to. The reason why... is that I know by myself, I cannot... but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. It is for His glory... not mine. Help me not to walk in front of Him, rather- to abide obediently to His guidance.

If you would like to get together, I can share some of what I am going through and what I've learned. Its a testament of the work that Christ has worked into the trust that we've built up through the faith-building trials I've gone through.

Drinks, bars and women

No matter what we have done... He still Loves us.

I went out bar hopping last night w/ my brother whom loves the night life. Thats his way of living. I partook in joining him through his journey of savoring the thirst of beer and girls. I caught my self staring at nothingness... a way of living through lies and not abiding in Truth. Yet, I also found myself enjoying the moment; but what did I see?

I know that what I partook in was wrong... but, how is God convicting me... how is He teaching and showing me this way of life? The word of God says to depart from evil... what is He telling me how I need to deal w/ people and their ways, making the right choices. If I am going to be a Truth bearer, I gotta know the enemy and how he deceives people into falsehood. He is also showing how disgusting the rituals people practice and live so... Lifeless.

So, the fruit that I have learned... is that, I can bear witness to my brother and those whom He brings across my path. There are sinners all around us (including myself), and they are going to have to make the right choices... of which means picking the right friends. Yes, Jesus is for the sinners... but that does not mean to go and party w/ them... but picking the right kind of friends whom you can fellowship with. Positive, encouraging... KKKKLLLLLOOOVVE.

This is a great learning point in my life... knowing how to be a bold witness before all; thats what I value more than anything. But, what's different is... the driving force behind it all. God the Father. He is the One that is going to use something bad... to turn it into something great- that's who He is and that's what He does. The desire that He has put into me... to fight prodigal living has increased... I was the blind being lead by the blind.... BUT, I SEE CLEARLY NOW, with gained wisdom to understand more of who He is in me.