Pastor's Weekly Pen
July 21, 2024
THE STENCH OR THE GLORY
Jesus said, "Remove the stone." Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to Him, "Lord by this time there will be a stench, for he has been dead four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you,
if you believe, you will see the glory of God?"
John 11:39-40
As we learn to move into the glory of living in our Lord, we must push ourselves to believe
for more than we could believe in the natural! As in the case of Mary and Martha concerning their brother Lazarus, Martha truly felt that the time of a miracle was over. Nothing could be done now. We
can only accept what has happened was her feeling! Not even the Lord could change this!
When we accept the death of a vision, we are saying there is nothing that even God can do.
When we quit believing while there is hope, we put to death any faith for a miracle. This is when the "stench" of any situation becomes real to us. We allow ourselves to accept it and to stop
thinking about a victory.
But, if we can come to believe, like Martha did, then we can see the miracle. The "stench
of death" will give way to the glory of God! Belief and faith in Him are the basis of all of our miracles. Yes, He can surprise us, but He first wants us to believe; to have faith for something
greater. Then, when it happens, we can give glory to Him and tell others of the love and faithfulness of our God! At last, we can see the glory!!!
Apostle James
WORSHIP
You may see some things in our worship that are different. Listed below are a few of these things and their scriptural references.
Singing In The Spirit:
1 Cor. 14:15, Psalm 149:1,
Eph. 5:19
Lifting Up “Holy Hands”: Psalm 63:4, Psalm 134:2,
1 Tim. 2:8
Prophecy or Interpretation of Tongues:
1 Cor. 12:10, 1 Cor. 14
Word of Wisdom or Knowledge:
John 4:17, 1Cor. 2:11,12,
1Cor. 12:8
Being “Slain In The Spirit”:
2 Chron. 5:14, Matt. 28:4,
John 18:6, Acts 9:4
Flags and Banners:
Psalm 20:5, Ex. 17:15,
SS 2:4
Christian International
Leadership
Bishop Bill Hamon.
Founder of Christian International Ministries. A Prophet for over 60 years.
Apostle Leon Walters
Central Heartland Regional Director
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