Job Leon

“And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom.  We will give them this responsibility” At the start of the church in the book of Acts,  the church was quickly  growing.  God was on the move! Many people and even Jewish priests were coming to the LORD! But now Peter, James and the apostles couldn’t do all the work of preaching, teaching and church matters (food distribution) for the peoples’ hearts were open to the leading of the Holy Spirit). People came together, ate together and listened to the Word being preached together… what harmony! Sadly, in today’s world people can not get along, not even families. So the apostles asked the people to choose 7 men who …  1. Had a good reputation  (not a cheater, not a thief, etc) 2. Full of the Holy Spirit  (a man who was saved and full of love for the things of God) 3. Full of Wisdom (One who can) 1. Know the voice of God 2. be trusted to allow God to lead him...

Imagine trekking through the woods on a pitch-black night with only a lantern or flashlight to guide you.  How would you stay on the trail? How would you know where to go? How would you keep from getting lost? The author of Psalm 119 shares some insight: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”    Psalm  119 : 105   God's Word refers to the written or spoken message of God, as well as the message of God revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, often called the Word. God is real. He created you on purpose, and He designed this world with you in mind.  So, how can you know who He is, what He’s like, and what He desires from and for you? You can know God, better understand who He’s created you to be, and navigate this increasingly dark world by the light of His Word. The Word of God is like a light in your hand, illuminating truths about the story of God, the character of God, and the ways of God.  It helps us understand His creation and answ...

“For if we live, we live to the Lord, And if we die, we die to the Lord.  Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” Well said indeed! To live for Christ is to belong  to Him.  Wonderful words to hear in any situation you may be in. If you are in a storm,  “thank you LORD”, that  I feel Your Presence and  I know I am not alone. If I am ill, let me rest in the assurance that You see me and I know that all is in well with my soul. If I am alone, I surely  know that Your Spirit  lives in me.  You are my reason to live, for Your joy is like living waters, that strengthens me! Thank you LORD 🤲

Did you know that you  are special.  Not in the sense as the world says it:  special needs … or someone highly esteemed/ established But rather because God knew you long before you were born. Think about that for a moment … 1. God knew me before and still called and loved me? Wow .. that’s grace! 2. God desired to have a relationship with me? Why me? I’m not worthy. 3. God gave to us His love through His son, Jesus Christ.   Who God chose to be  our sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins … 4. The faithful obedience of God’s son, Jesus Christ, has given me a chance to be a new creation and a  second chance to make things right! 5. I am washed and clean from all shame, guilt and sin, when I surrender my heart and my life to Jesus, and ask Him to be My savior and friend. Come Jesus into my life, that I will gain freedom  the bondage of my former sins (which were many). 6. I now have a great gift from God;  Salvation from my sins And the peace of G...

“I used to wander off until you disciplined me; But now I closely follow your word” We all have strayed, drifted or walked away in some form or another. The LORD is close to the broken, the lost and those who run away. He is not a man, that we should fear Him, nor is He one to judge. Jesus came to set the captives free, to heal the brokenhearted and to make the blind to see. This is “good news”. Jesus will come again, and with Him will come the time of resurrection … to eternity or to damnation. “ Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment”.   John 5:27-29 job Leon

  “Your words are true from the start,   And all your laws will be fair forever”     We people believe that we know what is best for us.  In decision making try to choose right, but let’s remember that we can not see or understand “the bigger” picture.     I am finally learning that it is good to trust God. Especially, in times of decision making! I am understanding that “God’s ways are higher” than what I am able to understand.” I also am learning that it is okay and especially “best 4 me” when I trust God’s ways.  I no longer need to SEE the outcome or understand WHY God is directing me in another direction. Or to do something out of my realm of comfort…..     I only need to trust God’s ways and follow …    How much easier can it be?    Ask me this question, the next time that I miss the mark …..    job leon