My sermon notes try to capture the essence of what I hear each Sunday. Our pastor, Brian Conklin, delivered this inspiring message last Sunday:
Issues of faith, leprosy, and other skin troubles
Are the topics we are looking at today.
God is whispering to us to pay attention,
Live with humility, and show our gratitude.
Naaman, the man in 2Kings 5, was a man of great wealth
Whose skin disease stripped away his power.
A small, captured servant girl told Naaman
There was a man in Israel, Elisha, who could heal him.
Naaman went to Elisha’s house and was greeted
By a servant who told him to go to the Jordan river
And dip himself seven time for healing,
He does go, after anger and reluctance, and was healed.
It was his listening and obeying God in humility
That was his true source of healing.
Then, (in Luke 17) there were ten lepers who were healed
And only one turned back in gratitude, and was made whole.
Ten were healed, but only one was transformed.
Faith is about trusting in the next step,
Even in transition, fatigue, illness, and reluctance.
Healing is about the restoration of relationship.
God meets us in our obedience, humility, and gratitude.
Trust enough to step forward – then healing begins.
When you are blessed, do you turn back?
Do you stop, remember, and reflect in an
Attitude of Gratitude?
Give thanks always, knowing our faithful God
Will make you whole in your transformation.
Sometimes the solution seems too simple –
But if it takes seven dips in the river, do it!
And then, don’t forget to turn back to God
And express your heartfelt gratitude
For the ways He is faithful and always
Answers your prayers with His mercy and compassion.
Amen?
Amen!
What answered prayer are you especially grateful for today?
Love ya,
JanBeek
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AMEN SISTER IN JESUS-YESHUA <3
Thank you for responding, Kristi.
Recently, it seemed there were insurmountable events conspiring upon me. I began to pray. One, was thought to be our neighbors, who blame us for their house not selling, or their agent, who sent us a ghastly voicemail message saying they were process servers, in a suit for non-compliance. I had never answered, or returned their calls, emails or texts. I figured this is their party, and I wanted nothing of it. Needless to say, I returned the supposed process servers call, and they answered, ” corporate offices” I asked what corporation, they gave confused responses. I told them this is a scam and I would report them and the number to the sheriff’s department. They replied there’s no need to do that. I called the sheriff’s office, spoke to a deputy that I’ve been dealing with on the neighbors, I asked if he would do a knock and talk to all parties, and he said he would. Impersonating a process server, who is a servant of the court is punishable by fine and jail time. So the situation in this case has been resolved. And you bet the next couple days, I was turning to God and thanked him profusely. This next issue, was a gen Z who wanted to play percussion in the community band. Typically, I give newcomers a few easy parts and then judge their skills. But this person wasn’t having any of that. She wanted top dog assignments. Well, after the insults came out sections way, I thought I would speak with the director. He spoke to her and she changed to trumpet. On Monday night rehearsal, we (I) heard her play. She was awful. But the worst was yet to come, without going into specifics, I believe her to be what is known as a paper doll. A person with multiple personalities, and dresses according to the dominant personalities. Again, I got down on my knees and thanked God for his steadfast protection of me. Thank you God for never abandoning me and Alice.
Yes, thank God for your discernment and wisdom!!
Thank you for sharing his message.
Love your new photo!
Thank you!!
The thanks are so important mine is for our second chance
It would have been such a shame if you & Jackie had not reconnected! Sharing yourselves with one another and being together as a family for your grandchildren have been such great gifts!