Dear KKIM Family,
We are weak……yet by God’s power we will live with him to serve you. 2 Cor. 13:4
If you have read the Cup for awhile you know that Oswald Chambers is one of my favorite teachers. Just think he passed away in 1917 and his teaching’s go on and on. Sharon got me his life story, “Abandoned to God”. It is AWESOME!
Let me share this……..Do you feel under attack by Satan today?
Chambers writes……..
My dear Bro. Lambert,
Praise God for your report that the Devil is paying attention to you—-so long as he keeps firing at us you may depend he this that we are worth watching. (written as in book)
Word’s of wisdom from Oswald Chambers.
WOW! What an evening of fellowship on the softball field last night! We beat the Believers Center, who pounded us earlier in the season,but we won last night 31-17! I went 6 for 6, two triples, a leaping stab of a liner in the last inning, a slide into home and third (safely)It is such a blessing to be able to get out and run and play. We all need an exercise program and to take care of our temples! Some of you know the story of when I was 4 years old I started to wear a leg brace and was told I may never walk and run like the other kids! But PRAISE GOD here I am at 53 playing softball!!! Give THANKS and PRAISE to GOD!!! The Lord gave me wonderful parents and they sought out the best treatment they could! (PS I carry that leg brace in the truck of my car as a reminder, never to give up!!!)
Here is another report from Pastor Don in Israel………..
Hello everyone,
We’re getting ready to leave for Bethlehem today with the Saa’ds. Last night we said “see you later” to so many new friends. There are no goodbyes in the body of Christ, so we received and gave lots of hugs and holy kisses! We had a wonderful going away meal after service which lasted to almost 1 AM. It was a five-course meal followed by strong, strong coffee (which I had to decline for sleeping purposes). It was a wonderful occasion. The people here are very gracious hosts and have made us feel very welcome. Time is no barrier and no one seems to be in a hurry to move on to the next event in their lives. They will savor as much time with you as you desire and church services go for several hours and no one looks at their watch while you preach!. I like that. We will leave for Atlanta tomorrow night at 11:30 Israel time. We have a long layover in Atlanta and have a room reserved for the day to rest and shower before an evening flight to Albq. Then we will go through the process of overcoming jet lag again. Ugh! “May God be magnified” (Psm. 70:4).
One special prayer request to add a little intrigue to our trip. About 2000 members of the political organization, Fatah, are meeting in Bethlehem today and tomorrow. They have come from all over the Middle East. They are somewhat moderate compared to Hezbollan and Hamas, but are still hostile to Israel. Bethlehem is located in the West Bank, under the control of the Palestinian Authority. We do not expect any problems but sometimes they are unpredictable. They are moderate “crazies.” Is that an oxymoron? Please pray for our safety. We love you more than words can express. See you soon.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Don and Dorothy
Please keep Don and Dorothy in your prayers! It is so AWESOME to be able to get these emails and post! I would have never thought this years ago!
Let me share this with you today……..this is powerful!!!!
Honestly share your weaknesses. Ministry begins with vulnerability. Paul openly shared his failures, his feelings, his frustrations, and his fears. Of course, when you open up your life to others, you risk rejection. But the benefits are worth the risk. Vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy. This is why God wants to use your weaknesses, not just your strengths. If all people see are your strengths, they get discouraged and think, “Well, good for her, but I’ll never be able to do that.” But when they see God using you in spite of your weaknesses, it encourages them to think, “Maybe God could use me!” AMEN AMEN!!!!
Everyday now it seems I get calls and emails from people opening up……WOW! The healing process starts when we open up to the hurt’s in our lives. Fear prevents us from opening up…..but the Good LORD gives us the strength and peace at the same time to open up to our Christian Brothers and Sisters. I encourage you today to open up your life to others of faith and let the healing process begin!!!!!!!
Let us pray………..
Father, use our weaknesses to show your glory. Let our weaknesses cause us to depend on you completely. Let our lives be an example of what You can do through ordinary people who are yielded to you. In the name of Jesus, AMEN!
In the Love of Christ, Dewey Sharon and family
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