Monday, March 1, 2010

40 days and Nights

Throughout the Bible 40 days is a significant amount of time.

God let it rain for 40 days and nights, Jesus was fasting in the desert for 40 days. Moses Was on Mount Sinai for 40 days before he received the Ten Commandments. Elijah when running for his life was given food and water from an angel and traveled 40 days and nights.

In all these events the action didn’t happen till the end of the 40 days. Moses received the commandments at the end. It stopped raining at the end. Elijah heard the voice of God in the wind as whisper at the end, and Jesus was tempted by Satan at the end.

I must be ready for anything.

I must be listening for a whisper yet armed by the words of God for attacks. I must be ready to get up and go down the mountain or to head back from where I came from.
Every day and moment is a preparation for the end of the 40 days.
Jesus knew the word so at the end Satan had nothing against him. Moses waited on the mountain so at the end he received the Laws of God.

I am here every day learning to be Joyful always and pray continually so at the end I will be ready.

It takes obedience to get to the end. Noah had obedience by building the boat. Moses was led by the spirit to the mountain top. Jesus was led by the spirit to the desert.

Today is day 39, 1 day away…


The Lord himself prepares away for you and is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be discouraged. Do not be afraid. -Deuteronomy 31:8

Haiti

We have been blessed to be here, to share in the service of Christ caring for the widows and the orphans.

During the last 6 weeks we have unloaded numerous donations from all over the United States. We have sorted and organized countless boxes to inventory them to be shipped. At times the work was tedious but, I take joy in being the hands and feet of God. I am thankful for a global community of believers that have unselfishly donated food, water, clothing, and medical supplies. I am thankful for the many volunteers who have helped us sort the items.

I am thankful for the ability to be here, and help. It is only possible through God’s will.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.