"Little things are little things...but faithfulness in little things is a Big thing."
-Hudson Taylor
The Lord places great value on faithfulness. At the time I stand before the Lord I want to hear the words - Well done my good and faithful servant.
Be faithful even unto death and receive your crown of life.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Are You Ready for Bigger Things?
Are You Ready for Bigger Things?
“You... enlarged me when I was in distress.” – Psalms 4:1 AMP
Did you know that the hermit crab looks for a shell that fits him, and then lives in it until he outgrows it? At that point he has to scurry along the ocean floor and find a bigger one; it’s a process that repeats itself throughout his entire life.
Are you clinging to something that no longer fits you, just because it’s easy and familiar? David said, “You... freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress.” To develop and grow spiritually you must be willing to move out of your comfort zone and deal with a little ‘distress.‘ What worked for you yesterday may not work today.
Maybe it’s a job you’ve outgrown, a relationship you need to re-examine or a behavior you need to change. Regardless of what it is, never become so ‘settled‘ that you can’t let go and move on when you need to. Patience and persistence are admirable, but they won’t work in situations you’ve outgrown. Instead of hanging in and trying harder, at certain points you have to stop and ask yourself, “Is this situation good for me?” If you’re not sure, ask God for “an understanding heart [to]... know the difference between right and wrong. (1 Kings 3:9). His Word says, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you” (James 1:5).
When God says it’s time to move on, it’s because there’s another shell out there that will fit you even better. But you can’t take occupancy until you vacate the old one. So how about it – are you ready for bigger things?
Thanks Pastor Tim Satryan for the above post.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
“You... enlarged me when I was in distress.” – Psalms 4:1 AMP
Did you know that the hermit crab looks for a shell that fits him, and then lives in it until he outgrows it? At that point he has to scurry along the ocean floor and find a bigger one; it’s a process that repeats itself throughout his entire life.
Are you clinging to something that no longer fits you, just because it’s easy and familiar? David said, “You... freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress.” To develop and grow spiritually you must be willing to move out of your comfort zone and deal with a little ‘distress.‘ What worked for you yesterday may not work today.
Maybe it’s a job you’ve outgrown, a relationship you need to re-examine or a behavior you need to change. Regardless of what it is, never become so ‘settled‘ that you can’t let go and move on when you need to. Patience and persistence are admirable, but they won’t work in situations you’ve outgrown. Instead of hanging in and trying harder, at certain points you have to stop and ask yourself, “Is this situation good for me?” If you’re not sure, ask God for “an understanding heart [to]... know the difference between right and wrong. (1 Kings 3:9). His Word says, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you” (James 1:5).
When God says it’s time to move on, it’s because there’s another shell out there that will fit you even better. But you can’t take occupancy until you vacate the old one. So how about it – are you ready for bigger things?
Thanks Pastor Tim Satryan for the above post.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A Prayer Using the Names of God
A Prayer Using the Names of God
Elohim,
I KNOW you can create something out of nothing, will you create something out of any nothing areas – impossible situations in my life.
El Elyon,
I KNOW you are in control, sovereign, and I give you my circumstances today.
Adonai,
I KNOW you are my Lord and Master, I choose to follow you instead of the ways of the world.
El Shaddai,
I KNOW you are God Almighty, and I trust that you are sufficient for my deepest needs today.
Yahweh Jireh,
I KNOW you are my provider, and will supply everything I need today.
El Roi,
I KNOW you are the God who sees, and that I am never alone, and nothing in my life goes unnoticed, for you know it all and see it all.
Yahweh,
I KNOW you are the one and only, self-existent, eternal, covenant-keeping God and that you will always love me.
Yahweh Rophe,
I KNOW you are my healer and I come to you now with every area of me that needs healing today.
Yahweh Nissi,
I KNOW you are my banner, and the victory in every situation that threatens me today.
Yahweh Mekaddesh,
I KNOW you are my sanctifier, making me holy, doing for me what I can never do for myself.
Yahweh Shalom,
I KNOW you are my peace, and bring calm in every storm I face in life.
Yahweh Sabaoth,
I KNOW you are the LORD of hosts, and bring deliverance as you defeat my enemies.
Yahweh Ro’i,
I KNOW you are my shepherd, and intimately care for me even if no one else does.
Abba, Father,
I KNOW you are my Father and that I can run to you and rest in the security of your everlasting arms.
In Jesus‘ name, Amen.
Thanks Tim for posting this.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Elohim,
I KNOW you can create something out of nothing, will you create something out of any nothing areas – impossible situations in my life.
El Elyon,
I KNOW you are in control, sovereign, and I give you my circumstances today.
Adonai,
I KNOW you are my Lord and Master, I choose to follow you instead of the ways of the world.
El Shaddai,
I KNOW you are God Almighty, and I trust that you are sufficient for my deepest needs today.
Yahweh Jireh,
I KNOW you are my provider, and will supply everything I need today.
El Roi,
I KNOW you are the God who sees, and that I am never alone, and nothing in my life goes unnoticed, for you know it all and see it all.
Yahweh,
I KNOW you are the one and only, self-existent, eternal, covenant-keeping God and that you will always love me.
Yahweh Rophe,
I KNOW you are my healer and I come to you now with every area of me that needs healing today.
Yahweh Nissi,
I KNOW you are my banner, and the victory in every situation that threatens me today.
Yahweh Mekaddesh,
I KNOW you are my sanctifier, making me holy, doing for me what I can never do for myself.
Yahweh Shalom,
I KNOW you are my peace, and bring calm in every storm I face in life.
Yahweh Sabaoth,
I KNOW you are the LORD of hosts, and bring deliverance as you defeat my enemies.
Yahweh Ro’i,
I KNOW you are my shepherd, and intimately care for me even if no one else does.
Abba, Father,
I KNOW you are my Father and that I can run to you and rest in the security of your everlasting arms.
In Jesus‘ name, Amen.
Thanks Tim for posting this.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
God's Full Armor
God's Full Armor
Ephesians 6:10 - 18 (KJV) 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
This word of instruction comes to us as encouragement and how to have victory in our lives as Christians. Life comes at us fast sometimes and we can be stable in all the things that come our way.
We have the armor of God - the full armor.
The above scripture allows us to see where we are attacked in our lives. The battle is a spiritual battle.
1. There is a battle for truth in our lives.
2. There is a battle for the direction of our walk and the sureness of it.
3. There is a battle against our faith in the Lord.
4. There is a battle against our mind and our stability in your thinking.
5. There is a battle against our prayer life and it's focus.
In life we are sorely tested at times but GOD always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus.
God bless you and strengthen you and keep you by His power
Pastor Chuck
Ephesians 6:10 - 18 (KJV) 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
This word of instruction comes to us as encouragement and how to have victory in our lives as Christians. Life comes at us fast sometimes and we can be stable in all the things that come our way.
We have the armor of God - the full armor.
The above scripture allows us to see where we are attacked in our lives. The battle is a spiritual battle.
1. There is a battle for truth in our lives.
2. There is a battle for the direction of our walk and the sureness of it.
3. There is a battle against our faith in the Lord.
4. There is a battle against our mind and our stability in your thinking.
5. There is a battle against our prayer life and it's focus.
In life we are sorely tested at times but GOD always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus.
God bless you and strengthen you and keep you by His power
Pastor Chuck
Monday, October 26, 2009
Today is the Day
Today is the Day
The time we have on this earth for the most part is an undetermined thing for us. God knows how long we have but we take each day as a new day and should be thankful for it and in it. I was reminded of this in such an in your face way this weekend when my next door neighbor just collasped and died. He was visiting with his father, who needs constant care, not doing anything strenuous and his aorta detached and he died instantly.
That is why today is the day of salvation and not tomorrow when "I get around to it". Jesus Christ died on a cross for our sins. He who knew no sin became sin for us so we could become the righteous of God in Christ.
Romans 10:8 - 13 (NIV) 8But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”£ 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Call on the Lord today while you have today and ask him to be your saviour...you will never regret it.
Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 (NIV) 11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
Don't put off calling upon the Lord - JUST DO IT!
Blessings On Ya!
Pastor Kitner
The time we have on this earth for the most part is an undetermined thing for us. God knows how long we have but we take each day as a new day and should be thankful for it and in it. I was reminded of this in such an in your face way this weekend when my next door neighbor just collasped and died. He was visiting with his father, who needs constant care, not doing anything strenuous and his aorta detached and he died instantly.
That is why today is the day of salvation and not tomorrow when "I get around to it". Jesus Christ died on a cross for our sins. He who knew no sin became sin for us so we could become the righteous of God in Christ.
Romans 10:8 - 13 (NIV) 8But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”£ 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Call on the Lord today while you have today and ask him to be your saviour...you will never regret it.
Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 (NIV) 11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
Don't put off calling upon the Lord - JUST DO IT!
Blessings On Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Friday, October 23, 2009
Free Speech at Risk - click here
President Obama agrees with Muslims that United Nations can Regulate Free Speech Of Every Nation.
Everything good is at risk...did you see who is reporting this?
We must work while it is day for the night comes and who can work?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Life Changing Question - click here
What would you do if --- ?
Think about what it is that you would do if you knew that you couldn't fail. Now - What is stopping you from doing it?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Think about what it is that you would do if you knew that you couldn't fail. Now - What is stopping you from doing it?
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
DOORS - click here to peak through
Don't be frustrated when one door closes for you.
Be Blessed
Pastor Kitner
Be Blessed
Pastor Kitner
A Worship Video
Paul E. Grabill Lead Pastor at State College Assembly of God. Here is a worship video of a song written and recorded by our worship pastor, Wayne Miller.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
America Wake Up! - click here
Take Five to pray is a prayer Initiative that is a must for the church today in the hour that is upon the world and the USA. Even if the general population doesn't see what is happening and the things that are being brought to pass in our world, we of the church still have a mandate to pray. Sign up today and buy the book as a prayer guide for you and your church body where you are.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Monday, October 19, 2009
New World Order coming up fast. - click here
As we approach that day - the church needs to gather together even more. Believers need to set aside their own agendas and really seek the Lord. We are approaching some really rough days as the Whitehouse administration goes after the nullifying of all the freedoms it can as they set in order what has been in process for years. They are going after Fox News now to kill their voice and thus silence people by removing free speech or opposing from off the table. The Hate Crimes bill was attached to another bill and was passed just recently...WAKE UP CHURCH even if America will not.
Hebrews 10:19 - 25 (KJV) 19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21And having an high priest over the house of God; 22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:19 - 25 (KJV) 19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21And having an high priest over the house of God; 22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Friday, October 16, 2009
AS IT WAS!
As It Was
Luke 17:22 - 18:1 (NIV) 22Then he said to his disciples, “The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. 23Men will tell you, ‘There he is!’ or ‘Here he is!’ Do not go running off after them. 24For the Son of Man in his day£ will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other. 25But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. 26“Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. 27People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. 28“It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. 29But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30“It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed. 31On that day no one who is on the roof of his house, with his goods inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything. 32Remember Lot’s wife! 33Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. 34I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. 35Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.£” 35Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.£” 37“Where, Lord?” they asked. He replied, “Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.” 1Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Luke 17:22 - 18:1 (NIV) 22Then he said to his disciples, “The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. 23Men will tell you, ‘There he is!’ or ‘Here he is!’ Do not go running off after them. 24For the Son of Man in his day£ will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other. 25But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. 26“Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. 27People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. 28“It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. 29But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30“It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed. 31On that day no one who is on the roof of his house, with his goods inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything. 32Remember Lot’s wife! 33Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. 34I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. 35Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.£” 35Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.£” 37“Where, Lord?” they asked. He replied, “Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.” 1Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Pay with a Wave of Your Hand! - click here
There is coming a time when one cannot buy or sell without the Mark of The Beast either in your forehead or hand. Look at the technology that is rushing us to the desired end of the world system. Read the article and see what some of the fears of the people are concerning this kind of system.
PS. This is not new technology it has been around and tested for more than 10 years.
How will this affect how you live in the near future?
Blessings on Ya
Pastor Kitner
Give me some feed back or thoughts on this if you would..TIA
PS. This is not new technology it has been around and tested for more than 10 years.
How will this affect how you live in the near future?
Blessings on Ya
Pastor Kitner
Give me some feed back or thoughts on this if you would..TIA
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Wordsmith.org
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way. -Martin Luther King Jr., civil-rights leader (1929-1968)
Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way. -Martin Luther King Jr., civil-rights leader (1929-1968)
Are you Asleep in the Light - click here
Keith Green was and is still a voice in the wilderness crying out for all to make straight the way of the Lord. Check out the YOUTUBE Video.
His song messages are for those who hear to repent... Wow now that's a new concept in this day and time...BUT not really... Repentence is a key to an awakening and a revival as well. Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. Be real in your walk with the Lord. Make a declaration for such. I did and it goes this way:
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!"
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thanks Chuck King for his post of the video on his Face Book page.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/charlesjking?ref=nf
His song messages are for those who hear to repent... Wow now that's a new concept in this day and time...BUT not really... Repentence is a key to an awakening and a revival as well. Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand. Be real in your walk with the Lord. Make a declaration for such. I did and it goes this way:
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!"
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thanks Chuck King for his post of the video on his Face Book page.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/charlesjking?ref=nf
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Traveling Today
We are headed back home to Pa. today. Getting up early to go to the airport to check in, check the baggage and go through the TSA before boarding the plane. Hopefully we will have time for coffee and a little something to eat as well.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
The key that opens the door----
Change your life by changing your mind."Metanoia"(Repentance) is THE key that opens the door to freedom from ur past.Rom 12:1-2
RickWarren
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
RickWarren
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Friday, October 9, 2009
A witness for Jesus Christ
If you click on the above title it will take you to Jeff Leake's blog site. There he tells a story of a man driving a van for the motel shuttle service. It is a story that shows how witnessing for the Lord can be done by any saved person in an everyday sharing of what God has done for you.
Be encouraged, you can witness for the Lord without fear of doing it and without all the religious garb. "Here's what happened to me."
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Be encouraged, you can witness for the Lord without fear of doing it and without all the religious garb. "Here's what happened to me."
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Marriage Advice
We can all use some advice in our relationships, especially our own marriage. Click on the title above and see the advice that is given.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
The "I Ams" of Jesus Christ
The I Am statements of Christ are worthy of study as to who Jesus really is and His place in our lives.
It is in the Gospel of John,that the most beautiful and personally meaningful "I am's are found. There are seven of these, as follows:
"I am the bread of life" (John 6:35,48,51).
"I am the light of the world" (John 8:12).
"I am the door of the sheep"(John 10:7,9).
"I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11,14).
"I am the resurrection, and the life" (John 11:25).
"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).
"I am the true vine" (John 15:1,5).
There are also seven great "I am" statements in the Book of Revelation, and one of the key verses of this set has to do with His resurrection. "I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death" (Revelation 1:18).
It is significant that the other six "I am"s in Revelation also stress His eternal existence, from eternity to eternity. Note the list below:
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending" (Revelation 1:8).
"I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last" (Revelation 1:11).
"Fear not; I am the first and the last" (Revelation 1:17).
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6).
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last" (Revelation 22:13).
"I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star"(Revelation 22:16).
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
It is in the Gospel of John,that the most beautiful and personally meaningful "I am's are found. There are seven of these, as follows:
"I am the bread of life" (John 6:35,48,51).
"I am the light of the world" (John 8:12).
"I am the door of the sheep"(John 10:7,9).
"I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11,14).
"I am the resurrection, and the life" (John 11:25).
"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).
"I am the true vine" (John 15:1,5).
There are also seven great "I am" statements in the Book of Revelation, and one of the key verses of this set has to do with His resurrection. "I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death" (Revelation 1:18).
It is significant that the other six "I am"s in Revelation also stress His eternal existence, from eternity to eternity. Note the list below:
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending" (Revelation 1:8).
"I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last" (Revelation 1:11).
"Fear not; I am the first and the last" (Revelation 1:17).
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6).
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last" (Revelation 22:13).
"I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star"(Revelation 22:16).
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Suffering Produces Gold
Morning and Evening: Daily Readings
by C. H. Spurgeon
Wednesday Morning, October 7
Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? Numbers 11:11
Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be worth anything, it will stand the test. Gilt is afraid of fire, but gold is not: the paste gem dreads to be touched by the diamond, but the true jewel fears no test. It is a poor faith which can only trust God when friends are true, the body full of health, and the business profitable; but that is true faith which holds by the Lord's faithfulness when friends are gone, when the body is sick, when spirits are depressed, and the light of our Father's countenance is hidden. A faith which can say, in the direst trouble, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him, is heaven-born faith. The Lord afflicts his servants to glorify himself, for he is greatly glorified in the graces of his people, which are his own handiwork. When tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope, the Lord is honoured by these growing virtues. We should never know the music of the harp if the strings were left untouched; nor enjoy the juice of the grape if it were not trodden in the winepress; nor discover the sweet perfume of cinnamon if it were not pressed and beaten; nor feel the warmth of fire if the coals were not utterly consumed. The wisdom and power of the great Workman are discovered by the trials through which his vessels of mercy are permitted to pass. Present afflictions tend also to heighten future joy. There must be shades in the picture to bring out the beauty of the lights. Could we be so supremely blessed in heaven, if we had not known the curse of sin and the sorrow of earth? Will not peace be sweeter after conflict, and rest more welcome after toil? Will not the recollection of past sufferings enhance the bliss of the glorified? There are many other comfortable answers to the question with which we opened our brief meditation, let us muse upon it all day long.
Give me some feed back or your thoughts on this subject of suffering or affliction.
Blessings on Ya
Pastor Kitner
by C. H. Spurgeon
Wednesday Morning, October 7
Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? Numbers 11:11
Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be worth anything, it will stand the test. Gilt is afraid of fire, but gold is not: the paste gem dreads to be touched by the diamond, but the true jewel fears no test. It is a poor faith which can only trust God when friends are true, the body full of health, and the business profitable; but that is true faith which holds by the Lord's faithfulness when friends are gone, when the body is sick, when spirits are depressed, and the light of our Father's countenance is hidden. A faith which can say, in the direst trouble, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him, is heaven-born faith. The Lord afflicts his servants to glorify himself, for he is greatly glorified in the graces of his people, which are his own handiwork. When tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope, the Lord is honoured by these growing virtues. We should never know the music of the harp if the strings were left untouched; nor enjoy the juice of the grape if it were not trodden in the winepress; nor discover the sweet perfume of cinnamon if it were not pressed and beaten; nor feel the warmth of fire if the coals were not utterly consumed. The wisdom and power of the great Workman are discovered by the trials through which his vessels of mercy are permitted to pass. Present afflictions tend also to heighten future joy. There must be shades in the picture to bring out the beauty of the lights. Could we be so supremely blessed in heaven, if we had not known the curse of sin and the sorrow of earth? Will not peace be sweeter after conflict, and rest more welcome after toil? Will not the recollection of past sufferings enhance the bliss of the glorified? There are many other comfortable answers to the question with which we opened our brief meditation, let us muse upon it all day long.
Give me some feed back or your thoughts on this subject of suffering or affliction.
Blessings on Ya
Pastor Kitner
This is God.
Today I will be handling All of your problems for you.. I do Not need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you.
P.S. And, remember...
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME.. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years..
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!
Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched their life in ways you will never know!
Now, you have a nice day...God
Author unknown to me.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Today I will be handling All of your problems for you.. I do Not need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you.
P.S. And, remember...
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME.. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years..
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!
Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched their life in ways you will never know!
Now, you have a nice day...God
Author unknown to me.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
Thursday, October 1, 2009
I'll Work for Jesus - Yeh!
Will you work for Jesus?
We must be about the Father's business - NOW!
Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.
Blessings on Ya!
Pastor Kitner
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