“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies; who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Psalm 103:1-5
To God be the Glory!
It was eleven years ago this month that I was saved at the age of thirty-six. I was working at a factory. I, like so many others, was the chief of sinners. Almighty God did a glorious and wondrous work in my heart and soul at my home one night through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ. I relate to the publican in the parable found in Luke 18:13, “And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying , God be merciful to me a sinner.” I cried out and God did not tarry, He saved me! I was born again! I left that factory one man and returned through the door a new creature in Christ (II Corinthians 5:17.) Glory to God forever and ever!
My co-workers saw a new man. The Holy Spirit was doing a mighty work in me. I took in God’s Word like a famished man who had gone far too long without nourishment. My friends scattered and some asked if I had joined a cult. I was growing from the inside out and everyone was beginning to notice. The devil at times was relentless in his attacks, but Almighty God was, and still is faithful. I am grateful that the armour of God does not wear thin or wear out. I was told; I needed to, “lighten up.” I was told, “You are taking this serious.” I had one man tell me, “Don’t get too deep in the Scriptures.” I plowed forward with the Word of God lighting my way and the Holy Spirit empowering and enabling me to live in victory each step of the way. Amen and Amen!! God was stirring a white hot fire that the devil and his angels couldn’t extinguish. The day came when God called me out of that factory; it was a huge step of faith. I was still a somewhat new believer, and common sense, and many others told me I was making a mistake. It was not easy, but I followed the Lord’s direction; To God be the Glory!
God put it on my heart to start a lawn care and small jobs business. I look back nine years later and I am still amazed at the goodness and faithfulness of Almighty God! I desire that whoever may read this to be encouraged and strengthened by the testimony of God’s Power, Might and Grace. I have wanted nothing more than for God to be glorified and myself minimized. I have wanted nothing more than to be a tool in the hands of God Almighty so that His will would be done through me. I have seen hot and humid days when my clothes have been drenched in sweat and covered in dirt, but God was faithful. I have shoveled snow and worked out in the winter when the temperatures were in the teens, but God was faithful. I have felt weary, worn and a little beaten down, but God is more than faithful!
With all that said, it is not about cutting grass, it is about planting seed. It is about sharing the glorious Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. I remember leading a woman to Christ in a busy office building with grass on my pants and sweat upon my brow; To God be the glory! I think of all the people who I have asked, “If you were to draw your last breathe do you have assurance that you would be going to heaven?” and then sharing the good news; To God be the glory! I think of all the Gospel tracts that have been given out; To God be the Glory! I think of being covered in sweat after trimming a yard full of shrubs and bushes and praying with a man who had been dealing with the unimaginable pain of his son’s death; To God be the Glory! I think of being called to preach and God opening door after door to preach His Word in His Power and Strength! To God be the Glory! I remember preaching a Sunday evening service when there were only five people in attendance and God moved powerfully; To God be the glory! Earlier this year I preached on a Sunday morning to a crowd of nearly five-hundred; To God be the Glory! I think of all the times I have gone and preached at local nursing homes; To God be the Glory! I think of this ministry, “A Call to the World” that God has brought to pass and how He has provided all that is needed to do what He wants to do; To God be the Glory! Souls saved and lives changed! To God be the Glory! I am a nobody who is trusting God with the totality of his life!
Dear believer, what is it that God has put on your heart? What burden has He placed in you? You certainly want to test to see if it is God’s will. If you have the assurance that it is God’s plan and will for your life, what is it that is stopping you? Only you can answer the question.
I was a factory worker who deserved hell. I did not deserve God’s Grace or Mercy. I am a nobody who is trusting God with the totality of his life. I am a child of the Most High King…To God be the Glory!
Psalm 103:1-5
To God be the Glory!
It was eleven years ago this month that I was saved at the age of thirty-six. I was working at a factory. I, like so many others, was the chief of sinners. Almighty God did a glorious and wondrous work in my heart and soul at my home one night through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ. I relate to the publican in the parable found in Luke 18:13, “And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying , God be merciful to me a sinner.” I cried out and God did not tarry, He saved me! I was born again! I left that factory one man and returned through the door a new creature in Christ (II Corinthians 5:17.) Glory to God forever and ever!
My co-workers saw a new man. The Holy Spirit was doing a mighty work in me. I took in God’s Word like a famished man who had gone far too long without nourishment. My friends scattered and some asked if I had joined a cult. I was growing from the inside out and everyone was beginning to notice. The devil at times was relentless in his attacks, but Almighty God was, and still is faithful. I am grateful that the armour of God does not wear thin or wear out. I was told; I needed to, “lighten up.” I was told, “You are taking this serious.” I had one man tell me, “Don’t get too deep in the Scriptures.” I plowed forward with the Word of God lighting my way and the Holy Spirit empowering and enabling me to live in victory each step of the way. Amen and Amen!! God was stirring a white hot fire that the devil and his angels couldn’t extinguish. The day came when God called me out of that factory; it was a huge step of faith. I was still a somewhat new believer, and common sense, and many others told me I was making a mistake. It was not easy, but I followed the Lord’s direction; To God be the Glory!
God put it on my heart to start a lawn care and small jobs business. I look back nine years later and I am still amazed at the goodness and faithfulness of Almighty God! I desire that whoever may read this to be encouraged and strengthened by the testimony of God’s Power, Might and Grace. I have wanted nothing more than for God to be glorified and myself minimized. I have wanted nothing more than to be a tool in the hands of God Almighty so that His will would be done through me. I have seen hot and humid days when my clothes have been drenched in sweat and covered in dirt, but God was faithful. I have shoveled snow and worked out in the winter when the temperatures were in the teens, but God was faithful. I have felt weary, worn and a little beaten down, but God is more than faithful!
With all that said, it is not about cutting grass, it is about planting seed. It is about sharing the glorious Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. I remember leading a woman to Christ in a busy office building with grass on my pants and sweat upon my brow; To God be the glory! I think of all the people who I have asked, “If you were to draw your last breathe do you have assurance that you would be going to heaven?” and then sharing the good news; To God be the glory! I think of all the Gospel tracts that have been given out; To God be the Glory! I think of being covered in sweat after trimming a yard full of shrubs and bushes and praying with a man who had been dealing with the unimaginable pain of his son’s death; To God be the Glory! I think of being called to preach and God opening door after door to preach His Word in His Power and Strength! To God be the Glory! I remember preaching a Sunday evening service when there were only five people in attendance and God moved powerfully; To God be the glory! Earlier this year I preached on a Sunday morning to a crowd of nearly five-hundred; To God be the Glory! I think of all the times I have gone and preached at local nursing homes; To God be the Glory! I think of this ministry, “A Call to the World” that God has brought to pass and how He has provided all that is needed to do what He wants to do; To God be the Glory! Souls saved and lives changed! To God be the Glory! I am a nobody who is trusting God with the totality of his life!
Dear believer, what is it that God has put on your heart? What burden has He placed in you? You certainly want to test to see if it is God’s will. If you have the assurance that it is God’s plan and will for your life, what is it that is stopping you? Only you can answer the question.
I was a factory worker who deserved hell. I did not deserve God’s Grace or Mercy. I am a nobody who is trusting God with the totality of his life. I am a child of the Most High King…To God be the Glory!
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