354 days left in 2013
No one knows how to set-up surprises quite like God. On our last day of our annual prayer and fasting He gave us a treat of a message from Juray Mora, executive director of Victory’s provincial churches. The message was so rich my fingers nearly numbed from typing notes into my iphone.
As I was listening to him there were three things got impressed in my heart:
1. Life works because of relationships. I was having flashbacks of trips I have taken to Ilo-ilo city in the South of the Philippines to be with Juray, his wife Deah and their children. Juray and I have not just known each other but have served God and His Kingdom for over 25 years together. The point is simple, I can’t imagine where I would be today if not for vital relationships with people where God is at the center. Strengthen your relationships with God's people this year. Don't take it for granted.
2. Juray talked about how Isaac sowed in a time of famine and reaped beyond belief in the midst of it. It hit me if God could bless a man in a time of famine (a forced fast) what can He can do when I sow in an actual fast. Something inside my spirit rose and said, this is the year I need to sow more than ever and believe that I will see God’s manifold harvest.
3. Lastly, Juray shared how God is the ultimate planner and executive. Then it hit me there are only 354 days left in 2013 and God has already planned each one of them. The best way to make sure that 2013 becomes the Lord’s favorable year is to walk in step with Him everyday. To be sensitive to His leading and guidance by seeking His will each day.
Here’s the podcast link to Juray’s message.
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