Pastor Joel @ Lakewood Church
It may look like a setback but it's a setup.
Saul approved the stoning of Stephen. Some faithful followers of the Lord buried Stephen and mourned very much for him. At that time the church in Jerusalem suffered terribly. All of the Lord's followers, except the apostles, were scattered everywhere in Judea and Samaria. Saul started making a lot of trouble for the church. He went from house to house, arresting men and women and putting them in jail.
Acts 8:1-3 CEV
Jerusalem. A holy city for Jews (see also Jews), Christians (see also Christian), and Muslims; the capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah and of the modern state of Israel. The name means "city of peace." Jerusalemis often called Zion; Mount Zion is the hill on which the fortress of the city was built.
You're on the verge of something better than ever.
Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.
Acts 8:4-7 NKJV
If Philip hadnt left Jerusalem then none of that wouldn't have happened.
And there was great joy in that city.
Acts 8:8 NKJV
The best is still out on front of you.
He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, And your lips with rejoicing.
Job 8:21 NKJV
For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
Psalms 18:39 NKJV
God can shift your desires.
Delight yourself also in the Lord , And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Psalms 37:4 NKJV
Flourishing can come out of a shaky time.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:22 NKJV
God doesn't change and he is the giver of all good the thing. Source vs. Resource
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Psalms 37:19 NKJV
God keeps track of the decent folk; what they do won't soon be forgotten. In hard times, they'll hold their heads high; when the shelves are bare, they'll be full.
Psalm 37:18-19 MSG
God is into multiplication.
God won't let you get into a situation
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed.
Acts 16:26 NKJV
New doors, new relationships, etc...
Devon Franklin at Lakewood Church
Marriages and communication is having to be readjusted.
Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you. Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful. Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Whatever you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks to God the Father because of him.
Colossians 3:13-17 CEV
• Ask what your spouse is afraid of. Underneath a lot of curt comments is fear and that fear needs to be unearthed.
• Ask for forgiveness and give forgiveness. With all of the unknowns an unstable environment had been created but let love be the connective tissue that holds your relationship together.
• Accept your spouse for where they are not where you want them to be. When we have a "why can't you just" POV that creates more tension. Acceptance can be the key to propelling your spouse to where God wants you to be.
Nick Nilson at Lakewood Church
I will give you treasures hidden in dark and secret places. Then you will know that I, the Lord God of Israel, have called you by name.
Isaiah 45:3 CEV
Dark places can be scary but often that's where valuable things are buried.
When the COVID pandemic started shutting things down the rodeo was one of the first things hit. That hurt a lot of vendors because the HLSR was a resource they used to make income. Someone decided to create an online market for those vendors and now they are seeing more income than before.
Don't confuse a resource with The Source
Tasha Cobbs at Lakewood Church
Don't be moved by what you see, be moved by what you know.
Until we rock again,
🤘 P E A C E, L 💚 V E, & R⚡P S T⚡X 🤘
-Pound Pro Jenny
🤘 P E A C E, L 💚 V E, & R⚡P S T⚡X 🤘
-Pound Pro Jenny
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