don't get sidetracked [+] Tuesday E-Devotion

Personal note: I love my time with the Father. He not only knows what I need, but God speaks deep into my heart where the deepest pain and the biggest joys are found.

When God speaks, we better listen. When God directs, we better walk that direction. When God connects to us, we need to connect with Him. Lets connect!

Listen to what God said to me this morning:

Joshua 1:6-9 (nlt) --- Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua was God's man in that day. He had a direction to walk and to lead people in. Literally, his vision had came from God, and these words are needed by leaders and everyone who follows Jesus. What did God say? Here are some of my take aways from these verses:

1 - God said, "remember My promises because they give you confidence .... be full of courage."

2 - God said, "there is bigger reason and meaning than you know, so keep on leading ... be full of courage."

3 - God said, "success comes when you don't get sidetracked ... be full of courage."

4 - God said, "know what I have said and taught you. Think about it often ... be full of courage."

5 - God said, "fear and shame aren't part of my plan for you or my people ... be full of courage."

6 - God said, "your strength has to come from me ... be full of courage."

7 - God said, "I'm not leaving you ... be full of courage."

People, that gives me strength, courage and deep conviction about what God is doing. I am convinced that the vision I have been given is real and really from God. It is my calling to lead others in that direction. The whole time being full of courage and not getting sidetracked!

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

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