Word of God Speak

All week I’ve asked God to speak to me.  I’ve asked God to open my spiritual ears that I might hear Him clearly.  All week long I’ve had this song playing in my head, and all week long I’ve been praying these words…

Mercy Me – Word Of God Speak

I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know

That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speak

I’m finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice

I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay

not much time

So I was talking with a friend yesterday who has been told that there is a good chance that he has leukemia. What would you do if you walked into the doctor’s office and he sat you down to tell you that your days on this planet are numbered. That you only have a year or months or even just days to live… what then? I was so impressed with my friend as we chatted about his situation. He told me, “Matt, i’m on a journey”. He went on to tell me that his life, just like before he heard this news from his doctor is to be used for the Lord. That if he has only weeks or if he still has a hundred more good years in him, he wants his life to count for Christ. He told me that he was leaving the supernatural up to God. That’s God’s business, not mine he said. He wants to see people become devoted followers of Christ.
Now I need to break into this part of the story because my friend has been on this Jesus Journey every since I’ve known him… about 12 years now. He is Jesus in skin to me. I’ve never met any that loves people and accepts people and invites people to stuff like this guy. He is an amazing living picture of Jesus Christ.
So now back to the journey. I am so encouraged by his words and his actions to live the cause of Christ! So what would you do if the doc tells you your time on earth is short. Well according to my friend, you stay the course, you continue the journey… that in following Christ, your life’s journey points people to our Saviour.

Pray, Pray, Pray

according to Fox News: HANWANG, China —
Nearly 26,000 people are still buried in earthquake debris and another
14,000 are missing after the massive earthquake that struck China’s
Sichuan province.

Less than two weeks ago Burma, was hit with a cyclone that has killed more than 60,000 people and tens of thousands more are expected to die due to disease. The earthquake in Hanwang, China killed at least 15,000 and many more are missing. Today I wake up to see that there is another Cyclone forming in the area of Burma that may cause a repeat of what happened the last time.

I know where I live, in South Florida, there are a lot people who are facing hard times. Many people are losing houses and jobs. Others are facing sickness, family crisis, and depression. Even as I type I can hear a siren behind me.

I’m still so proud of my Church, Church by the Glades, for the “Go Big” series. The Church gave out $40,000 to the congregation so they would in turn find someone in need to give the money to. What a great way to help people in need around us. A great way to practice generosity to those in our neighborhoods and towns. You can check out some of the stories at mygobigstory.com

With all that is going on, one thing I do know… God is in Control.

Holy God, be with those in China, those in Burma, and those around the world that are hurting. May people find you as they look for hope in what seems a hopeless world. Jesus come quickly.