Underdogs

Happy Sunday!

Pastor Theresa Goode of New Dimension Apostolic Center in Providence, Rhode Island preached, "The Release of the Underdog".   John 7:1-5 says, "After this, Jesus went to Galilee, going from village to village, for he wanted to stay out of Judea where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. But soon it was time for the Tabernacle Ceremonies, one of the annual Jewish holidays, and Jesus’ brothers urged him to go to Judea for the celebration. “Go where more people can see your miracles!” they scoffed. “You can’t be famous when you hide like this! If you’re so great, prove it to the world!”  For even his brothers didn’t believe in him."(Living Bible).

Don't miss this!  His own family, his brothers didn't believe that he was who he said he was.  They had thoughts of how his life story should play out.  But he wasn't phased by their opinions.  He trusted the Secret Component, and so should we.  Even though we are not the ones that would have been chosen, God has decided to use us to change the world.  1 Samuel 16:7 gives us proof that God looks for other qualifications, "But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."(KJV).  Jesus is looking for those of us that are hidden.  Hidden in the Secret Place.  Think about the Super Heroes, Clark Kent, and Peter Parker.  There was nothing outstanding about them, but when the time came...they were perfect for the job.

When your moment comes, Speak!  When you speak the Word of God you are 
breathing Eternal Life into the life of another.  The true definition of success is obedience.  

John 7:37-39 says, "On the last day, the climax of the holidays, Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.  For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water shall flow from the inmost being of anyone who believes in me.”  (He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him; but the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet returned to his glory in heaven.)"(Living Bible).  The rituals of this festival involved praying for God's blessing of rain, and good harvests in the future.  Jesus became a seed, and we are the harvest.  We can continue to reproduce and bring forth much fruit.  We never have to worry about drought when Living Water can flow from our Spirits to nourish others.

Love and prayers, Cynthia