Calling Mighty Men of Valour - Update w/video

Today in reading I Chronicles 12 the Lord began to reveal to us that the "members of the ekklesia, the church, have been literally "called out" of the world in order to live free of its dictates and to belong fully, at every moment, to God and to one another" AND that during this new season that the Lord is calling the warriors to the lines stronger than ever before.
It is time to stand up and say "Thine are we, David..." (12:18) or discount the move of God in sending the King "away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads." (12:19)

It is time to choose who you'll serve and stick to that without wavering!

 Joshua was told to be strong and of good courage and when the Lord provided a headship over millions of Israel, Israel herself said, "We'll follow you, only be strong and of good courage."!

     This is being exemplified within our local body here in Carthage and abroad in many many forms.

     Are you a part of this coming together or are you gambling that you will be okay and that there is time to wait? I'm telling you today that if you are not praying regularly and digesting the Word of God daily then you are far behind. We need to be walking and applying scripture to each step we take and it's past the time to walk around with open Bibles not paying attention to our steps. The Word within you MUST come forth and in Power! It is time, Saint, to deploy the seed you've been given, it is time new believer to eat and eat and serve and serve as you go to grow into a MIGHTY MAN/WOMAN OF VALOUR! David's crew was said to be "expert in war, with all instruments of war...which could keep rank: they were not of double heart." Where are you my dear believer? Have you fallen for the lie that it's alright to straddle the fence? Let me reveal to you today the scope of that lie: THERE is no fence. If you have even began to identify the line between good and evil you're already headed in the wrong direction! FOCUS and turn your face to Jesus today and never look back!

     Are you receiving this? Can you hear the tone in our typed words and the severity and desperation of the plea we make today? It is time! It is happening now! Are you a part of it?

 "All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king." (12:38) Christ (Whom David typifies here) IS KING and the question remains, "Who will you serve?" We love you and today we call you to service in Jesus' name

Genuinely,
 Rev. JD Pierce
Christ Carries Me Ministries

Will your harvest come from non-believer kindness?

     I believe that we'd all like to believe in humanity as a people but then it smacks me in the face that left to ourselves we'd revert to bludgeoning one another in the head with clubs.  The Word of God tells us that we are to love one another and that instruction is purposeful.  There is no instruction that I've found for us to love ourselves... obviously, we have that one covered.  Cynicism aside, we all struggle to bring the flesh into subjection to the Spirit if the Lord Jesus is our Lord and Savior.  It is something that we all aspire to, this "being Christ-like" and it is a wonderful thing to see others grow into His likeness.  It is also VERY encouraging to hear that you've grown from someones perspective.  But, what about non-believers?  Can they be kind and love others?  Can they be "Christ-like" without Christ? 
     After reading a blog post today I sat in my office and cried a little:  Someone has taken the time to put together content in a blog that shows acts of love, one for another, in this world in a way that just makes sense, naturally.  It's not performed, it's not staged, it's not "hold on, do that again for the camera!" stuff, but moments.  These moments are people being good people for no real measurable gain.  I don't know that these men, women, and children were all non-believers but I do know that some of them were.  How does this kindness speak?  What does it say?   There's no mention of Jesus, no religious form to it, just an act of kindness or a gift from the heart given.
     What are we doing as believers to act like this?  How is Christ's image being portrayed in your life today?  If we are, and WE ARE, in His image and don't do what He did then we're showing others that Jesus isn't Who He is but something else entirely.  We must become the examples of kindness and love.  We have to become the catalyst for change if a lasting change is to be made.
     Today, stop someone with a grimace and ask if you can pray for them. 

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Tell them that you love Jesus and that Jesus has provided relief and peace for them and ask them if they need or want some of that.  We yelled across a parking lot just the other day to a young man sitting on the curb, "Hey bro! We got coffee, cookies, and some Jesus in here if you want some!" and he laughed and came for the coffee, left with Jesus!  Amazing opportunities await you today.  Relationships that last a lifetime are connected in these moments.  We call you today to service.  We love you

Comments? Questions? Let's talk. We want to hear testimony of your application!

Psalm 130, Accessible Reading

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Psalm 130 (KJV)

130 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.

² Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
³ If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
⁴ But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
⁵ I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
⁶ My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
⁷ Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
⁸ And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

We're launching our new site for the Academy!

We're launching our new site for the Academy!  We look to see you follow us on wordpress for updates to what is going on inside the Prison house and beyond as we diligently work to rehabilitate men behind bars with instruction in the Word.  God is the agent for change, we praise Him that He's called us to Ambassador such a great call.   Visit us!   http://sdgbibleacademy.org
 

Genuinely,
Rev. JD Pierce
Outside Director
Soli Deo Gloria Bible Academy

Thank GOD I don't have to figure it out!

"God is God. He does not run the world by hiring the consulting firm called Mankind. He lets mankind share in the running of the world through prayer to the degree that we consult with him and get our goals and desires in tune with his purposes."

To read along with audio, visit John Piper's site and press play.  Powerful teaching!
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Genuinely
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Christ Carries Me Ministries

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