It has been a while since I’ve sent out a Kickstart. As I was sitting here trying to figure out why, the only answer I could even give to myself is…. Covid. Isn’t that the excuse for everything else that isn’t working right or got lost or redirected in the chaos? Not only is it legit, it’s pretty sad. And it’s obvious that it is wearing on people.
We’ve watched the enemy cast a demonic virus on the earth that has caused fear, sadness, death, and depression. And to make it even worse the people are divided on what to do, how to respond, and how to prevent it.
It is ALL confusing! Go out in public or stay home. Wear a mask or choose not to wear a mask. Get the vaccine or don’t get the vaccine. How to respond when someone confronts your decision. The arguments, division and confusion continue on.
I’ll admit, sometimes I’ll choose not to side or make a decision till I am 100 percent convinced that it’s right. And there are times that I had the answer and was nervous to step out on faith and proclaim it or started my negotiations with God on wanting more proof before I step out of the boat.
I’ve stepped into the pulpit many times over the last 10 1/2 years not being sure about what to preach. My educated, well-versed, proficient preacher friends would probably say I’m just “unprepared”. But I simply want to listen to the Holy Spirit about what to preach vs. putting a “prepared” sermon together. I’ve found that IF I can tune all the ruckus out and actually hear Him, He has NEVER lead me wrong. No, it is not easy!
But this past Sunday, something supernatural occurred that had me on my toes more than usual. He basically kept speaking to me about the Jewish people and their failure to obey Him, and it all started while we were practicing the music. So I knew He was leading us to the Old Testament. NOOOOO….NOT THE OLD TESTAMENT!! LOL That’s kind of what I kept saying under my breath. Why, you ask? Because I forget some of the details when sharing some accounts in the OT.
And then, He started putting these images in my head of snake-bitten people looking up to the staff that Moses was holding, repenting, and being healed by simply looking at the bronze snake of Aaron’s staff.
There is no way to accurately explain what all occurred Sunday morning. But through it came this:
Whether you have had the vaccine or not, you must do what you feel is right for you. Your protection comes from PRAYING, BELIEVING AND RECEIVING !!!
All the Jewish people had to do was look up on a pole to which a bronze snake was mounted. If they had been bitten by the snake they would live. If they were bitten and refused to look up to the snake on the pole, they died.
Jesus was hung up on a pole for us. Every human has been bitten by sin. All we have to do is BELIEVE that He was hung for our sin, repent of that sin, RECEIVE IT, and Live!
JESUS IS OUR IMMUNITY!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Do you trust Him today to be with you today and protect you from the schemes and darkness of the enemy?
Greater is HE that is in us, than he that is in the world! (1 John 4:4)
We don’t just have protection. We have SUPERNATURAL PROTECTION!
Thank you Jesus!
Have a great day!
Preacherman
Got plans this Saturday? The Full Throttle Biker Church Band will be doing an outdoor concert for the residents and staff of Clapps Assisted Living on Pleasant Garden Rd. Beginning at 1:30 pm. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair.