Several months ago I spoke at the delightful (will upload photos at some point and you will see what I mean by delightful) Gulf Coast Assemblies of God Church in North Port Florida. It was a woman's event, led by the also delightful LaDonna Jones. This inspiring woman of God graciously shares what inspires her; and she inspired me by asking me to speak on:
Hebrews 10: 24-25 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as it is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (NKJV).
When I write, and prepare to speak, I lift my laptop up before God and pray that every word that I write or speak would be acceptable to Him, Father God, in Jesus' Name. I did this as per usual when preparing for this Women's Event, asking God about the verse above, and what He wanted me to say about it. I believe in my spirit He took me to the book of Numbers. I suddenly knew that this Hebraic "assembling ourselves together," had the purpose, as in Numbers," of "getting into position."
In these crazy times (you decide whether or not you think they are "interesting times") we need to be where we need to be. We need to be about whatever the Lord made us to do, and get with our tribe!
When God brought the Hebrews out of Egypt (bondage as a way of life), He first had each tribe gather in orderly fashion around the tabernacle, the Holy Place of worship; before giving them their orders for marching into the promised land. Whatever stage of life we are in we need to be where Father God needs us to be; with our tribe, gathering to worship.We need to know our tribe and be with our tribe, preparing to enter our promised by Father God land. As I am on this Senior Gap Year, accompanying my husband in his own amazing journey; we are both getting in position for this next God-given stage of life. To God be the glory.
Dear Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteIt was such a joy to have you come and minister to our ladies at Gulf Coast Assembly.
The word of the Lord spoke to my heart and it was confirmed to me personally. The illustration he gave you was perfect! I knew it was for me!
Thank you for sharing.
Love & Hugs,
LaDonna Jones
Gulf Coast Assebly of God
Thank you LaDonna! You are an amazing encouragement with writing and blogging, and I give thanks for getting to know you and your work. I am hoping to link to your blog asap! Beautiful!
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