13 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.
6 Now when they had gone through [a]the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus, 7 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) [b]withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time.”
And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Good morning and welcome
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
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Good morning, and the start of a new week.
Kris Kristofferson passed away Saturday. When I read the news his song "Why Me Lord" popped into my head. He really was a talented songwriter.
Thanks for letting me know that. We haven't heard it. I always liked him.
Good Morning. God Bless All Here Today.
"Now and Forever. May You Always Be Able. To Touch the Hand of God"
Hope of the World Ministries - Jonathan Cahn
...... The Risk of The Righteous
Monday, September 30, 2024
Some people are bold risk-takers. Others are timid and cautious. You need to be cautious in the areas of temptation, sin, and what you accept as truth. But in order to grow in the Lord, you also have to step out, leave the old, and walk in the newness of life. You can't do that without taking risks. You may have thought that the safest life is a life of no risk. But in the end, you'll risk never knowing the life of blessings, victories, meaning, purpose, and joy you were always meant to live. Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, Jeremiah, John, Peter, and Paul all were required to take risks for God, to step out in faith. You need to do the same. So step out today and take an action of Holy Spirit boldness, of love, repentance, change, evangelism, giving, compassion, forgiveness, faith, and bold newness of life. Take a risk for God and for His Kingdom and you'll be blessed. He'll be with you all the way, because in God, a life of risk is the only sure bet, and really no risk at all.
From Message #170 - By My Spirit
Scripture: Proverbs 28:1
Today's Mission - Today, take a risk for God and His kingdom in Holy Spirit boldness.
Good to have you back.
I spent years on the road. I was supposed to get upgraded with new fiber optic cables. When I lost all cable, internet, land-line phone, etc.? The local company sent out two men to take care of it. The weather was horrible and I felt bad and told them they could do it at another time with good weather. They responded that they were told to "GET it done today". It seems I was the only one in the area that had not been upgraded. Mostly because I was on the road and away from home for almost 10 years and I live alone.
I guess they had to do what they were told to do. It was kind of you to want to wait on better weather. At least it's done.
We had our first open house this weekend. We're waiting to hear the feedback & praying for a potential buyer. I know we need to be patient, but it's hard.
Whever I say it's hard to be patient God makes sure I have plenty of opportunities to do just that! LOL. You wil sell Annie and it will be in God's timing so you can relax and know that God has this.
{Paul} A Roman name meaning little or dwarfish. Saul means "asked for."
2 Corinthians 10:10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
https://youtu.be/8EX-Tr1eiYU
He should have used one of the glasses setting next to the picture instead. But when you're thirsty, you're thirsty.
Right!
The dog meat trade is most widespread in China, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Nagaland in northern India. This trade is well-organized, with high numbers of dogs being stolen or taken from the streets, transported over long distances and brutally slaughtered.
China is the biggest consumer of dog meat globally, consuming an estimated 10 million dogs (and four million cats) per year.
people in Venezuela have eaten zoo animals due to the country's economic crisis and food shortages:
Zoos are forced to slaughter animals to feed others in Venezuela, where bone-thin pumas have become the face of the crisis
Emaciated animals at Venezuela's zoos reflect the country's economic collapse
Rising numbers of desperate people are eating dogs, with prisoners eating rats
Venezuela's economy has collapsed in recent months causing poverty to spiral
Food shortages are growing amid a mass migration from the country
The government of President Maduro meanwhile faces further U.S. sanctions
In Venezuela you would need $1,831,628,867,320.42, in order to purchase what $100 would in 1990.
Coming to a city near you if Kamala isn't stopped.
That’s why I’m buying more cases of canned food asap. I don’t know how our American zombies are going to vote by mail or at the ballot box in November
Boy don't I know it. Thanks for our "higher education" we have a lot of highly educated people who believe in highly stupid things.
But it looks like what you're saying is they are all billionaires so maybe I should revisit socialism :-)
Yes, sorcerers are nasty and mean. Most of the time I wait for Jesus to step in. Otherwise, up goes my middle finger.
Why don’t you instead present your index finger, pinky finger and thumb at the same time, instead of that middle finger. And tell them that you ‘love ‘ them instead.
Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Isaiah 35:4 says, "Say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you'".