The Lord Tests His Leaders

by Pastor Ken  

 
If we look at the life of Joseph we can see his life was not without testing.   God has great plans for you and I, but it will include some testing, I believe even though the Lord 
knew Josephs strengths and his weaknesses, He allowed testing to happen in Josephs life to make him a better leader to shape his life, his character.   You and I if we are going to be great leaders,
we are going to have to endure some testing.   
 
I think that you can see that it was Josephs relastionship with the Lord, his character that made him a great leader and useful for God.   We can become great when we submit our lives to God and through His word we draw out His principles and make them our principles, His direction and make them our direction.   God wants to bring you into your dream, your vision, 
however it is the process that makes you a great candidate and how you handle that process that will bring you to become a great leader.  
 
If we want to be great leaders:
 
  • We should be prepared to be tested
  • We should be willing to directed
  • We should be ready for success

God will start wtih vision, then with testing, supplying direction and if we submit to the process we will ultimately be successful.



19 Until the time came to fulfill his dreams,
the lord tested Joseph’s character.
20Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free;
the ruler of the nation opened his prison door.
21Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household;
he became ruler over all the king’s possessions.  ~ Psalm 105:19-21

Blessed Because We Believe

by Pastor Ken  

The amazing thing about this verse in John 20 is this: I believe, and  I am more blessed because of it, although I have not physically seen Jesus with my eyes, I have seen Him in the very details of my life. I have experienced His power in my life:

I am blessed because: though I have never seen Him this is still true:

  •  I have received His salvation
  •  I have power to overcome 
  •  I have every provision for everyday life.

I am blessed because I don't need to see Him to know Him and to experience His power and Presence in my life.

Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” John 20:29

Be careful What You Hear

by Pastor Ken  


Jesus said that the fruit of a persons life expose their intentions. He warns us to watch out for false prophets, people seeking to elevate themselves, those that are pride motivated, who's intentions are personal of nature, not God centered.

Truth not every voice we hear is from God

Ways to evaluate a word.

. 1. Is it motivated out of love
2. Is it clear 
3. Does it line up with God's word

Remember this "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." James 4:6

15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ~Matthew 7:15-18

Love is not an option

by Pastor Ken  



Jesus said if you are going to be His disciples then you must love others. How is love defined: (1 Cor 13)

Love is patient 
Love is kind
Love is not jealous
Love is not self seeking
Love is not proud
Love keeps no records of wrongs
Love doesn't get irritated 

What love does:

It always 
Endures
Hopes 
Presses On 

it never fails, Love never fails

34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” ~John 13:34-35

In You is My Trust

by Pastor Ken  



Jeremiah has got it right, when I need healing I know the one who can heal, when I need saving I know the one who saves, when I need provision, i know the one who provides:

His names are:

Jehovah-jireh The Lord My Provider
Jehovah-rapha The Lord My Healer
Jehovah-moshiekh The Lord Your Savior

14 O lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed;
if you save me, I will be truly saved.
My praises are for you alone! Jer 17:14

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