KEEP YOUR FOCUS ON GOD!
ALIGNING YOURSELF WITH GOD
2ND Kings 18:1-3; Acts 13:21-22
It was about ten years ago, just after I was settling into my ministry the LORD spoke to me in a way that changed my thinking, my ministry, my emotions, and my actions. Early on in ministry, for some reason, I thought the way would be easier, or at least brighter because of my background. But after years of praying, studying and seeking after GOD, I realized that just because a path is made available, and is well travelled, doesn’t necessarily mean it is the right path. And so, I found myself trying to redefine and refine my ministry, which was not easy for someone who was used to writing out plans and having some understanding of the end - while at the beginning.
Not surprisingly, there were more challenges than expected. Still the LORD began to groom me by shaping the message, until one day he sat me down and explained what I should have known in the beginning, USE WHAT YOU GOT, said the LORD.
Immediately, the message was clear. The LORD let me know that he had prepared and equipped me by allowing me a professional career which was a breeding ground for the Gospel service he wanted me to pursue.
So, from the janitor to the Judge. From the usher to the engineer, GOD prepared me through the use of the words of my mouth, the meditation of my heart, and the thoughts he implanted in my mind, to align myself with His will so that I might faithfully move effectively in and among people of all walks of life. Therefore, it was not necessary for me to forge a new path, what I needed to do was to Use what I had to align myself with GOD.
Trying to right your ship your way can be difficult, and sooner or later you will find that GOD’s way is better than your way, his thoughts are higher than yours, and you’d be better off ALIGNING YOUSELF WITH HIM.
In our lesson, King Hezekiah, the son of Ahaz, began to reign over Judah at the age of 25 years old. All in all, he reigned 29 years in Jerusalem, “and he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done”.
The Bible goes on to say about Hezekiah [in various ways] that he was a man that had Faith in GOD, He Obeyed GOD. Not only did he Obey GOD, but he also believed in GOD. When up against the wickedness of the enemy, he did not run, he did not hide, and he did not fear; he put his Hope in GOD. And because all of his Hope was in GOD, when he could not trust in anyone else, he Trusted in GOD and the Word of GOD. This Trust proved to be fruitful. And because of the redemptive Promises of GOD, Hezekiah would never lose a battle. All it took was for him to remember what GOD taught him, and to never lean to his own understanding. He needed only to ALIGN HIMSELF WITH GOD.
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Needs Based Ministry
Welcome to Christ Temple Church of Erie. We are a Needs Based Ministry focusing on the cares and concerns of others. The ability to focus on the needs of others require a firm foundation. We also believe that the joy of the LORD is our strength and there is strength found in FAMILY and in guiding our youth, (our future) along the pathway of life. Ultimately, Our purpose in ministry is to direct all men along the pathway of peace, prosperity and eternal salvation in Christ.
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It's All About LOVE!
From an early age, we teach our young to love and to serve the Lord! This is the most important thing you need to know “about us”! We spend much of our time learning of the love of Christ, and the rest of our time, demonstrating his LOVE. Our Core Belief is centered around the first and greatest commandment; and is likened unto the second...love your neighbor as thyself. Is their better training?
Core Beliefs: The Apostolic Doctrine.
Every ministry has fundamental beliefs that inspire worship. For us at Christ Temple, these fundamental beliefs form the doctrine that we adhere to. It is sometimes referred to as the Apostolic Doctrine. Building on the principles of the doctrine starts with fundamentals found in the Word of GOD.