Jack’s Winning Words 6/20/14
“Go to everyone I send you to, and say whatever I command you.” (Jeremiah 1:7) The Lord has a plan for each one of us that allows space for our “free will.” 60 years ago today, I was ordained as a pastor to do as Jeremiah wrote. Jack’s Winning Words is but a continuation of that ministry. Since we all are creatures of God, we each have a role to play in life’s drama. Look! God is in the front row, cheering you and me on. ;-) Jack
FROM MICHIZONA RAY: To be obedient to go to everyone to whom we are sent, and to be obedient in saying what we are to say to each one of them, continues to perplex me. For this is where the applications of Faith exist. I don't always know if I am sent or if I merely prefer where I go; or if I am directed to speak, or I simply speak what is in and on my mind. I have often wondered how certain ideas have come to my mind...or how I prefer some places and people over another...but it has always been perplexing as to the divine guidance (especially with regard to, "...and lead us not into temptation..."). I have had no "burning bush" experience; nor have I been thrown off my horse and heard Jesus' voice talking to me. I have to live by Faith, and live by the urges of the Spirit in which I have Faith that even these urges are divinely inspired. It is indeed humbling for me to think that it is possible that I could be mistaken, or that I have missed so many previous opportunities and directives. It is so easy to make rationalizations and fantasies to fit into our own preferences for Christian application. Then we get to "feel good" about our obedience. But I have to hope I am obedient to my "call", and that I have Him and not my fantasies or rationalizations. I pray for direction, a clear mind, and a righteous tongue -- for us all.====JACK: I don't know if many have "burning bush" experiences, but a lot of people see smoke signals in smoldering ashes.
FROM PEPPERMINT MARY: great song of the day. sorry i'm a couple of days behind. "go where i send thee...how shall i send thee?"====JACK: Or..."Go tell it on the mountain..."
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To be obedient to go to everyone to whom we are sent, and to be obedient in saying what we are to say to each one of them, continues to perplex me. For this is where the applications of Faith exist. I don't always know if I am sent or if I merely prefer where I go; or if I am directed to speak, or I simply speak what is in and on my mind. I have often wondered how certain ideas have come to my mind...or how I prefer some places and people over another...but it has always been perplexing as to the divine guidance (especially with regard to, "...and lead us not into temptation..."). I have had no "burning bush" experience; nor have I been thrown off my horse and heard Jesus' voice talking to me. I have to live by Faith, and live by the urges of the Spirit in which I have Faith that even these urges are divinely inspired. It is indeed humbling for me to think that it is possible that I could be mistaken, or that I have missed so many previous opportunities and directives. It is so easy to make rationalizations and fantasies to fit into our own preferences for Christian application. Then we get to "feel good" about our obedience. But I have to hope I am obedient to my "call", and that I have Him and not my fantasies or rationalizations. I pray for direction, a clear mind, and a righteous tongue -- for us all.
Congratulations...on fulfilling your role so well these past 60 years!! Though I've come on board just recently (relatively speaking), I join with God and those who know, respect and care about you ...in cheering you on. It's a great feeling to conceive of God in the front row of our performances...cheering us on! Thank you!
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