Obedience

I went for a walk with the Lord this afternoon. It was the first time I truly felt like I "walked with the Lord in the cool of the day" much like Adam and Eve did in the garden. His presence was near as I watched the wind tickle the fields of grain. I breathed deeply of fresh, country air and took my time praying and listening for His voice. I began to wonder to myself as I enjoyed the evening, "how can people not believe in God?" It seems preposterous for anyone to see the beauty of a sunset, the branches of mighty trees swaying in the breeze and birds of every unique configuration darting to and fro and not come to the conclusion that God is real and He is very present. I realized that like the Bible says in Romans, "creation declares the glory of God". Why doesn't the world listen? I felt the Holy Spirit whisper, "I'm speaking to every person all the time in so many ways. They either choose not to listen or are getting the wrong information. That's why I've asked you to tell them. I love them so much I decided to use you as a mouthpiece for my story. Will you tell them?" Wow...I'm part of God's plan of salvation in someone's life? Is it possible some won't hear and believe because I didn't tell them? Why put that kind of a heavy on myself? Because Christ Jesus told me to "go into all the world and preach the gospel" (Matthew 28). The question is, will I be obedient?

Puzzle #2 ~P. Billy

Hey guys and gals, here's another puzzle to get your mind juices flowing. Try your hardest to solve this without using hints. This one's a bit harder than the first, but I've got confidence in you!

Rules: I'll post an image that is a puzzle. The answer to the puzzle will always be one word, and will always have a biblical theme.
The way to solve the puzzle will always be different.
Feel free to post comments about the puzzle - but PLEASE don't give it away.
The point is to stretch your mind a little and come up with the one word solution.
For the first few, I'll post hints and the solution that you can highlight - in case you get frustrated ;)

Puzzle 2:


Hint 1: It's a judge (remember biblical theme)
Hint 2: The right hand is crossed out, which means this judge is left handed
Hint 3: Read the amazing story here.
Solution: This is the only left-handed judge in the bible: Ehud

Hello Faith Tabernacle and Klamath Falls ~ P. Earl

Coming to Faith Tabernacle has been exciting for our family. Everyone we have met has been fantastic. We look forward getting to know everyone. God has truly blessed us by bringing us here.
As time goes on we will get fun photos and videos on the website. Below are some links to Tangle.com and youtube so you can check out some of the videos we have made in the past. Most are from activities at our last church; New Life Church. You can type in Earl Faunce in the "search" to get a list of all our videos.

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=2ffaa28c369047c0e5ea
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=09c4858a3e1db23dc5ac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EliYusOgc0M

A Challenge ~ P. Jimmy

I've been challenged lately with the thought of how much God has available to us as His children, and how little we actually pick up and use. Jesus said in John 14:12-14 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."

I believe where we get stuck is that we don't understand that the "greater things" are to bring glory to God and build and expand the Kingdom. They are performed by God through faith-filled vessels. God will share His glory with no one. But He is willing to use us in the Power of the Holy Spirit if we'll have the faith to believe He'll use us. Are you willing to believe that the infilling of God's Spirit is for you and God wants to pour Himself into you? Are you willing to not only believe for, but also ask for, bigger things than you've ever dared? What is your dream? What is the passion of your heart? What is your spiritual gift? What are you desiring to do for God that scares the daylights out of you?

I wonder how many would dare to tarry before the Lord and ask Him for a fresh overshadowing of His Spirit. I wonder how many would dare to ask God what He wants for your life and actually be willing to do it. I wonder how many would dare to "fan into flame the gift that is in you..." as Paul instructed Timothy to do in 2 Timothy 1:6. I wonder how many would dare believe God for (and begin to walk in) miracles, signs and wonders that would point our city to Jesus Christ?

Let me encourage you today: you have all you need to be a POWER HOUSE for Jesus Christ through the power of His Spirit dwelling in you. Are you ready to walk by faith and in obedience? Are you willing to be stirred up and let your life burn with passion for His name? He's waiting for you...