The life of a believer is an great one, but at times perplexing one.
Many tend to believe that a believer's life will be one free of trials, hardships, and pain. But life has taught us that that's a fallacy!
Others believe that life will be filled with only good things. Things such as favor, abundance, and increase! Unfortunately, that too is untrue.
The truth is, the life of a believer vacillates between those 2 areas as well as and many others.
The question today is one that many ponder and worry about on a regular basis. Am I studying the Word enough? Do I spend enough time in Worship? Why am I always seemingly in Warfare? OR Why does it seem that I'm always Wrestling, like Jacob, for my blessing?
The question is not a WHY ME question, but rather a WHY NOT ME question!
Jesus was challenged in many of the same areas; therefore we should also expect to be. We tend to forget the he was God, but he wrapped himself in flesh. No, he didn't succumb to sin. But he was tempted, as we are, and had challenges during his JOURNEY, on earth, in route to his heavenly DESTINATION.
Heb 4:15* For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
So do your best to Worship and stay in Word! But know that much like an athlete developing muscle, know that God grants us moments of strength to get you over moments of Wrestling, Warfare and even Weakness!
I must also say that YOU WILL fall sometimes but get back up and continue the journey. When you do, start the progression all over again; Word, Worship, or Worship and Word!
Ro 3:23* For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Pr 24:16* For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again...
1Jo 1:9* If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Know this, our walk with God is about the JOURNEY, as much as it is about the DESTINATION!
I'm praying for you and I hope you're praying for me as well!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
He Got Up...With All Power!
The Late Powerful House Preacher Bishop Gilbert E. Patterson Preaching under the anointing Power of the Holy Ghost...He Got Up With All Power!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin
As we commemorate the Death, Burial and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ I would like to share with you something to reflect back on...
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating in the
emails so; if it touches you, you may want to forward it.
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I
never noticed this....
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed
over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave
clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly
folded, and was placed separate from the grave clothes.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to
the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the
entrance.
She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom
Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the
tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other
disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in
and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen
wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was
folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have
to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The
folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish
boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure
that it was exactly the way the master wanted it.
The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait,
just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the
servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was
finished.
Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe
his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that
napkin and toss it onto the table.
The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the
wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done'.
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and
laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table,
because..........
The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
He is Coming Back!
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
This is one I can honestly say I have never seen circulating in the
emails so; if it touches you, you may want to forward it.
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I
never noticed this....
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed
over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave
clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly
folded, and was placed separate from the grave clothes.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to
the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the
entrance.
She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom
Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the
tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other
disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in
and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen
wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was
folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have
to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The
folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish
boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure
that it was exactly the way the master wanted it.
The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait,
just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the
servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was
finished.
Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe
his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that
napkin and toss it onto the table.
The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the
wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done'.
But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and
laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table,
because..........
The folded napkin meant, 'I'm coming back!'
He is Coming Back!
25 Random Things About Me
1. My Parents name me Timothy because one of the Mother(s) of the church gave them a word from the Lord while my mother was caring me that I would be a boy born to do great things for God. So they did as told!
2. I'm not a only child I have 4 sisters, and 2 brothers, I am the 6 child. And no they are not short like me matter of fact both of my brother are 6Ft4.
3. I did think I was adopted tho LOL because of my height until God sent one of the saints my parents knew from another local church and she made mention to me that she remember my mom caring me while pregnant..."Oh what a release she was" lol
4. The Detroit Public School System didn't think when I first attended elementary school that I could handle it...But the devil was and still is a crazy demon from the pit of hell...My Parents and the School Principle fought on my behalf and you know the result...And The Decision was unanimous in my favor! I ended up going through Elementary, Jr. High and High School.
5. When I saw that everybody was out growing me in height I wonder what was going on, I mean I ate the proper meals lol took my vitamins...Then I remember asking my father why was everyone getting taller than me...And One day he met me at school on the playground and explain things to me. And as having a Saved Father he instilled in me values that has made me part of who I am today.By tell me that I could do all things, be all things, through Christ which strentghten me.
6. Growing up as a child I love basketball just like I still do today. And I remember oh so well I would go play basketball with my brothers and friends and I could never get the chance to throw the ball in because all it took was one person to just stand in front of me and just stand there because their height always block my shot... And one day my father can on the court and told everyone in fairness to me if I was able to get the ball... for everyone just to let me throw it to the rim without being blocked by them lol and they did.
7. I soon want to write a book on my Life story...Entitle "Everything You Wanted To Know, And Had The Nerves To Ask! LOL....Trust Me, I've Been Asked Everything You Could Imagine And Some!
8. At the age of 12, I was Baptized and Received the Holy Ghost according to Acts 2:38
9. Many People say they loved the Lord often times because it's a catches Church Phase but I will do Love him more than word can express...You ask why is that! Back in my early youth while I was growing up I feared discrimination again me because of my stature and thought I would face it throughout my life, I would cry to myself... and one day in prayer the Lord spoke to me so clear and told me Tim "If you serve me, Nothing You Need Will Beheld From You, I mean Nothing, Everything You Need Will Be Given Unto You" And as a living testimony throughout my life all my needs have been and continue to be met. Now their a difference in Needs and Wants...Wants can be a bonus.
10. I remember as a child I would sometimes use my height as a advantage...But not in my household, My parents would tell my siblings now if you know Tim needs assistance in this or that help him out...But if you know he can do it don't and with that principle being applied it made me the independent person that I am.
11. When I was a Young child I would play church so much, I would shout, speak in tongue, preach the whole nine yards and of course got whopping for play church... So when I got serious at the age of 12 and wanted to be saved. It was hard for me to know if I had the Holy Ghost, I felt the power of God... But the saints then would say you beta know for sure you gotta as oppose to get to the judgement seat and be told to depart... So week after week I would go to Prayer and Tarry mtg, Y'all remember them days and I would tarry and tarry for the HG and each time they would say to me Tim you got something you wanna tell us... I would say not tonight cause I didn't know if It was the HG or Me speaking like if how I would play church so finally on March 3, 1970 they ask me again and that night I felt a double portion of the HG and got up and told the saints I GOT IT, I GOT IT... And one of the mothers of the church told me I glad you finally confessed to receiving it because you been had it, We was wonder what was wrong with you...lol, lol, and I love that mother to this day, She went on to say we were about to quick tarrying with you lol lol lol
12. I have had some many spiritual people in my life that I love dearly and miss greatly for their influence and their love toward me...that has made me the person I am today. To many to name Lord know I love them and to those that God has called from labor to reward and those that are still amongst us I bless God for you. And if you're reading this it includes you!
13. I was bless to have had the most amazing and wonderful parents this side of heaven, With God and my parents I am who I am today! Take your rest mom and dad...We will meet again to bless God and to Sing His Praises Again!
14. I am a caring person that loves to help people out...
15. Love Music All Day Long
16. Can cook a full course Southern Meal that would have you no doult Speaking In Tongue lol Just look at me and you can tell... Learn It all from my parents...can even bake as well! Again my parents taught me everything they could to be a independent person... and I'm so glad they did!
17. I attended High School with Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, Ishan Danny Birchett, Pastor Marvin Winans, Carvin Winans, Kenneth Wilson, Dorinda Clark-Cole, all from Mumford High School in Detroit, MI
18. I been employed with The Department of The Treasury/Internal Revenue Service 32yrs to retire this year PTL
19. I am a License Elder in the Ministry
20. I Write, Arrange Music
21. A Friend To Many
22. A Visionary Person
23. Funny with a sense of humour
24. A person that will go the extra mile for you
25. Love Jesus, Love Jesus and Love Me Some Jesus...My Saviour, and My Lord!
2. I'm not a only child I have 4 sisters, and 2 brothers, I am the 6 child. And no they are not short like me matter of fact both of my brother are 6Ft4.
3. I did think I was adopted tho LOL because of my height until God sent one of the saints my parents knew from another local church and she made mention to me that she remember my mom caring me while pregnant..."Oh what a release she was" lol
4. The Detroit Public School System didn't think when I first attended elementary school that I could handle it...But the devil was and still is a crazy demon from the pit of hell...My Parents and the School Principle fought on my behalf and you know the result...And The Decision was unanimous in my favor! I ended up going through Elementary, Jr. High and High School.
5. When I saw that everybody was out growing me in height I wonder what was going on, I mean I ate the proper meals lol took my vitamins...Then I remember asking my father why was everyone getting taller than me...And One day he met me at school on the playground and explain things to me. And as having a Saved Father he instilled in me values that has made me part of who I am today.By tell me that I could do all things, be all things, through Christ which strentghten me.
6. Growing up as a child I love basketball just like I still do today. And I remember oh so well I would go play basketball with my brothers and friends and I could never get the chance to throw the ball in because all it took was one person to just stand in front of me and just stand there because their height always block my shot... And one day my father can on the court and told everyone in fairness to me if I was able to get the ball... for everyone just to let me throw it to the rim without being blocked by them lol and they did.
7. I soon want to write a book on my Life story...Entitle "Everything You Wanted To Know, And Had The Nerves To Ask! LOL....Trust Me, I've Been Asked Everything You Could Imagine And Some!
8. At the age of 12, I was Baptized and Received the Holy Ghost according to Acts 2:38
9. Many People say they loved the Lord often times because it's a catches Church Phase but I will do Love him more than word can express...You ask why is that! Back in my early youth while I was growing up I feared discrimination again me because of my stature and thought I would face it throughout my life, I would cry to myself... and one day in prayer the Lord spoke to me so clear and told me Tim "If you serve me, Nothing You Need Will Beheld From You, I mean Nothing, Everything You Need Will Be Given Unto You" And as a living testimony throughout my life all my needs have been and continue to be met. Now their a difference in Needs and Wants...Wants can be a bonus.
10. I remember as a child I would sometimes use my height as a advantage...But not in my household, My parents would tell my siblings now if you know Tim needs assistance in this or that help him out...But if you know he can do it don't and with that principle being applied it made me the independent person that I am.
11. When I was a Young child I would play church so much, I would shout, speak in tongue, preach the whole nine yards and of course got whopping for play church... So when I got serious at the age of 12 and wanted to be saved. It was hard for me to know if I had the Holy Ghost, I felt the power of God... But the saints then would say you beta know for sure you gotta as oppose to get to the judgement seat and be told to depart... So week after week I would go to Prayer and Tarry mtg, Y'all remember them days and I would tarry and tarry for the HG and each time they would say to me Tim you got something you wanna tell us... I would say not tonight cause I didn't know if It was the HG or Me speaking like if how I would play church so finally on March 3, 1970 they ask me again and that night I felt a double portion of the HG and got up and told the saints I GOT IT, I GOT IT... And one of the mothers of the church told me I glad you finally confessed to receiving it because you been had it, We was wonder what was wrong with you...lol, lol, and I love that mother to this day, She went on to say we were about to quick tarrying with you lol lol lol
12. I have had some many spiritual people in my life that I love dearly and miss greatly for their influence and their love toward me...that has made me the person I am today. To many to name Lord know I love them and to those that God has called from labor to reward and those that are still amongst us I bless God for you. And if you're reading this it includes you!
13. I was bless to have had the most amazing and wonderful parents this side of heaven, With God and my parents I am who I am today! Take your rest mom and dad...We will meet again to bless God and to Sing His Praises Again!
14. I am a caring person that loves to help people out...
15. Love Music All Day Long
16. Can cook a full course Southern Meal that would have you no doult Speaking In Tongue lol Just look at me and you can tell... Learn It all from my parents...can even bake as well! Again my parents taught me everything they could to be a independent person... and I'm so glad they did!
17. I attended High School with Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, Ishan Danny Birchett, Pastor Marvin Winans, Carvin Winans, Kenneth Wilson, Dorinda Clark-Cole, all from Mumford High School in Detroit, MI
18. I been employed with The Department of The Treasury/Internal Revenue Service 32yrs to retire this year PTL
19. I am a License Elder in the Ministry
20. I Write, Arrange Music
21. A Friend To Many
22. A Visionary Person
23. Funny with a sense of humour
24. A person that will go the extra mile for you
25. Love Jesus, Love Jesus and Love Me Some Jesus...My Saviour, and My Lord!
Be Healed, Be Delivered and Be Set Free
Greetings Family and Friends, This morning the Lord would have me to encourage the body of Christ to be healed,delivered and set free from the enemy camp for the devil himself have only come to steel, kill and destroy the people of God. But I want to encourage you that you have a greater weapon against the Devil and that weapon is the Power he has given up and that is Prayer.
The Lord gave me a message a few years back entitle "The Power of Prayer" taken from 2 Chronicle 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (NIV)
And my Sub Topic was "If" Meaning if we want the Lord's attention their are conditions that we must adhere to and go by....Let's not have a shadow prayer life but a life with the power he has given us to call them things as they be. Walking in the authority he has given us to walk in good health, to be above and not beneath...
So against I encourage you to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his mite...Pray earnestly contending for the faith believing your Healing is on the way...Your Deliverance is at your front door of your life, Your breakthrough is in your Praise... When we do the things as perscribe by 2 Chronicle 7:14 then we will reap the benefits of hearing from heaven.... Those of you that might be unemployed Praise God because even in this economy times across our nation, Our God is still in control and always has and always will have the last say...But Pray and Trust Him! Those of you that might be sick in your body God took on the stripes so that we might be healed...Hold fast and Hold on to your faith...God can't lie he just can't and he won't!
So earnestly seek the Lord in prayer and begin to bless him for the things he has done in past and the greater things he going to do in your life, Oh bless the name of our God!
In closing I'm encouraging for us all to Pray more and contend for the Faith.... Prayer and Praise is the key and submitting to the will of the Lord...
Because of his Unmerited Favor, I Humbly Remain!
Elder Timothy Gaines
The Lord gave me a message a few years back entitle "The Power of Prayer" taken from 2 Chronicle 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (NIV)
And my Sub Topic was "If" Meaning if we want the Lord's attention their are conditions that we must adhere to and go by....Let's not have a shadow prayer life but a life with the power he has given us to call them things as they be. Walking in the authority he has given us to walk in good health, to be above and not beneath...
So against I encourage you to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his mite...Pray earnestly contending for the faith believing your Healing is on the way...Your Deliverance is at your front door of your life, Your breakthrough is in your Praise... When we do the things as perscribe by 2 Chronicle 7:14 then we will reap the benefits of hearing from heaven.... Those of you that might be unemployed Praise God because even in this economy times across our nation, Our God is still in control and always has and always will have the last say...But Pray and Trust Him! Those of you that might be sick in your body God took on the stripes so that we might be healed...Hold fast and Hold on to your faith...God can't lie he just can't and he won't!
So earnestly seek the Lord in prayer and begin to bless him for the things he has done in past and the greater things he going to do in your life, Oh bless the name of our God!
In closing I'm encouraging for us all to Pray more and contend for the Faith.... Prayer and Praise is the key and submitting to the will of the Lord...
Because of his Unmerited Favor, I Humbly Remain!
Elder Timothy Gaines
Evangelist Avis Smaw (From Labor To Reward)
Just a few days ago I temporary lost a Friend that was true to the Faith Of God,Who was anointed to do what God called and ordained her to do...One who could preach down heaven and had the ability to put a choir together that would sing forth the Praises of God, Who also had the ability to write and arrange music to the glory of God... Well the Lord called my sister from Labor To Reward and it's only temporary before we are all join back together to Sing,Worship and Praise The Name of our God together in Heaven.
My sister take your rest, Your crown awaits you in Glory for a job well done, I will miss you but as stated it's only temporary before the Trumpet Sounds and we will be back together in fellowship again in the presence of the Lord!
Enjoy This Presentation of the Homegoing Celebration of Evangelist Avis Smaw....
My sister take your rest, Your crown awaits you in Glory for a job well done, I will miss you but as stated it's only temporary before the Trumpet Sounds and we will be back together in fellowship again in the presence of the Lord!
Enjoy This Presentation of the Homegoing Celebration of Evangelist Avis Smaw....
How Sacred Is the Pulpit?
"How sacred is the pulpit now days? Meaning conduct, lifestyle, character and the spiritual deportment of pastors, preachers, choir members, praise team, leaders, musicians - everything behind the sacred desk. For example how in the old testament the priest could only go in for our sins once a year and if they weren't living right. They did not come out alive and had to pull the strings to pull the dead priest out. The old church was a very serious place, consecrated to God. Now, as long as we are entertained, or people have gift and talents who cares what life they live..."
Answer the following questions:
1. Has gift/talent/anointing been exalted above character?
2. Do Christian leaders have a responsibility to live a life that is above reproach?
3. Should leaders be held accountable for sexual sins and moral failures? If so how?
4. Does Christian TV (TBN, Daystar, etc) have a responsibility to take a stand/position when popular ministers are involved in scandal?
5. What do you think about throwing money at a minister's feet while ministering? Is this practice biblical?
6. Should people whose lifestyles appear to be obviously inconsistent with biblical positions be allowed to minister just because of their gifting?
7. In these days of anything goes lifestyles, should most men in ministry over the age of 30 be married? Why?
8. In many black churches ministries are held hostage by mercenary musicians who don't join the ministry, play/teach/direct/sing, routinely leave out during the message, then return just in time for the climax and altar call. Is the pastor responsible for their soul?
9. Theatrics and the playing of spooky dramatic music seems to be replacing flat-footed teaching and preaching. Is this okay to you?
10. Does materialism and desire for wealth and possessions affect a leaders ability to stay focused?
11. Why are so many pastors falling into sin? Is it okay because they're only human?
12. Are people manipulated by leaders when their spiritual, financial, material, medical, or emotional deliverance is attached to giving?
13. Do we live in an era of "Do as I say and not as I do?" Christianity?
Feel Free To respond to this is you so desire to, Your comments are always welcome here on my blog!
Answer the following questions:
1. Has gift/talent/anointing been exalted above character?
2. Do Christian leaders have a responsibility to live a life that is above reproach?
3. Should leaders be held accountable for sexual sins and moral failures? If so how?
4. Does Christian TV (TBN, Daystar, etc) have a responsibility to take a stand/position when popular ministers are involved in scandal?
5. What do you think about throwing money at a minister's feet while ministering? Is this practice biblical?
6. Should people whose lifestyles appear to be obviously inconsistent with biblical positions be allowed to minister just because of their gifting?
7. In these days of anything goes lifestyles, should most men in ministry over the age of 30 be married? Why?
8. In many black churches ministries are held hostage by mercenary musicians who don't join the ministry, play/teach/direct/sing, routinely leave out during the message, then return just in time for the climax and altar call. Is the pastor responsible for their soul?
9. Theatrics and the playing of spooky dramatic music seems to be replacing flat-footed teaching and preaching. Is this okay to you?
10. Does materialism and desire for wealth and possessions affect a leaders ability to stay focused?
11. Why are so many pastors falling into sin? Is it okay because they're only human?
12. Are people manipulated by leaders when their spiritual, financial, material, medical, or emotional deliverance is attached to giving?
13. Do we live in an era of "Do as I say and not as I do?" Christianity?
Feel Free To respond to this is you so desire to, Your comments are always welcome here on my blog!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
