I want to say if you aren't attending our Sunday morning services and our Sunday night prayer time... you're missing out! The Holy Spirit is moving in a very real, powerful way.
Sunday night at prayer I read the account of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9... and I noted a couple of things:
1. Mephibosheth is introduced in verse 3 as "...he is crippled in both feet."
2. The last thing said about Mephibosheth in chapter nine is, "and he was crippled in both feet."
3. In between those phrases, he is sought out by the King, had his families land given back to him, the king has paid to have his fields worked, and he eats every meal at the King's table.
Which led me to understand a couple of things... he was crippled when sought out by the king, and he remained crippled all his days... but he still enjoyed the blessings of the King (David). How many times are we completely focused on our "handicaps" whether they are spiritual handicaps, physical handicaps, or emotional handicaps... and because we focus primarily on these things we forfeit what the King wants to bless us with. The truth of our situation(s) is, some of the things that hinder us may always be with us... but it should never keep us from the King's Table. Yes... Mephibosheth was crippled as an infant, and he died a cripple... but in between, he dined with the King!
One day I hope they say about me... yes there were imperfections about Chad as a child... and he died with some of those same imperfections... but in between he dined with "THE" King! Learn to appreciate the presence of God in spite of your short comings... Most times, the King's favor seems to allow us to forget our crippled state.
Read 2 Samuel 9 today and see for yourself... God bless you!
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I feel weird being the only one who has posted comments on your blog pastor chad, but I could not help this one.
It is so God how your words always hit right where I need them to and I am sure you know what I am talking about. This is why I told you some recent things about myself, because I know that in my "crippled times" I have learned that my Jesus is stronger. When I focus too much on my weaknesses, I have learned that there is such strength in turning to what the King has for me, not this world, people or whatever. I am with this all the way, right with you brother. I love you in Christ and hope to see you tommorow.
PS. GIVE PASTOR CHAD PROPS CHURCH!
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