Servant Of God

July 20

Servant Of God

Ehud Garcia taught on Sunday on the Obadiah Verses. Obadiah means, "Servant of Yahweh" or "Servant of the Lord". As we surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, there is a transformation that occurs - we should live a life of holiness. Paul urges in Ephesians 4:1 and Ephesians 5:1 to be imitators of God and to live a life of holiness and one that is worthy of the calling because Christ has poured into us. The life of holiness takes on the character of:
*being faithful
*courageous
*a life of prayer
*being a good example
*our minds under the Lordship of Christ
*walking in peace
*delighting to do the will of God
*being found Holy before the Lord
*being found humble before God and the Church
*walking in obedience
*receiving power and love to serve in ministry
*finding deliverance from temptations
*receiving the crown of righteousness for our faithfulness,
*and walking in the assurance that God is faithful in everything.

Often as Christians, because of our half surrendered life, we are hypocrites to the world. Let us walk in a manner that makes the world around us hungry for the things of God. Take time this week to allow the Holy Spirit to speak to areas of your life that are not fully surrendered to Him so that you can walk in God's full inheritance.
"Faith is not jumping into the dark, but jumping into the hands of God." - Ehud Garcia

A Message From Vanessa

Week 25-July 1, 2009

A message from Vanessa

I'm back...Vanessa here and excited to grace you with my presence! HA! HA! All right, let's get to it.

Sunday service sure blessed our God as much as it did me!As the sound waves of praise emanating off the walls of the lion (hotel), an invitation was given with much hospitality, which gave our Helper and Friend (Holy Spirit) the acknowledgment He deserves.

Holy spirit, I pray for a willingness and excitement to have You in our lives and as we give You permission to dwell in us, we commit to You our heart, mind, body, and souls.

My precious sisters and brothers, it has been time to advance into the promise land, so without hesitation I say, "Go", taking our Friend and Helper with you. Remember to value those around you, seeing the hidden potential and treasure that they are.
"For the Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field......" Matt. 13:44.So cheerfully GO, glorifying Your father, living abundantly and enjoying all that He has for you!

Smile and do it on purpose!

Vanessa Netzloff (or usually known as Jonathan's wife!)