Lessons From Geese: A Reminder
"There are different kinds of service in the church, but it is the same Lord we are serving. There are different ways God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work through all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church."1
Fascinated by the conduct of flying geese, Dr. Robert McNeish, wrote "Lessons From Geese" for a sermon in his church in 1972. Demonstrating the power of a good idea, his essay spread and has become a classic statement of the importance of teamwork.
Fact: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates "uplift" for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.
Fact: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies to the point position.
Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with geese, people are interdependent on one another's skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of gifts, talents or resources.
Fact: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
Lesson: We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production is much greater. The power of encouragement (to stand by one's heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others) is the quality of honking we seek.
Fact: When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.
Lesson: If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by one another in difficult times as well as when we are strong.
Fact: When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it.
Lesson: If we have as much sense as a goose, we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.2
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me to know what my God-given gifts are, develop them, and use them to work in harmony with others to help do your work in your church here on earth. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Showing posts with label Heroes of FAITH. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heroes of FAITH. Show all posts
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Trip Sponsor
Greeting beloved, family, this Pr.Miguel, it's approaching that time again of relocation, for some of you that have been sponsoring my mission I am grateful to all of you, please continue to show your support in what you can, the reward comes from God.
May the good Lord prosper all of you, in all the areas of your life, don't miss our Wednesdays prayer meetings, with strong prayers comes strong results.
Love.Pr.Miguel
May the good Lord prosper all of you, in all the areas of your life, don't miss our Wednesdays prayer meetings, with strong prayers comes strong results.
Love.Pr.Miguel
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Are you Gods Wife ?
Are You God's Wife?
"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."1
According to a story reportedly written by Leo Buscaglia, "On a cold day in December, some years ago: A little boy, about 10 years old, was standing before a shoe store on the roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering with cold.
"A lady approached the young boy and said, 'My, but you're in such deep thought staring in that window!'
"'I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes,' was the boy's reply.
"The lady took him by the hand, went into the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel. He quickly brought them to her.
"She took the little fellow to the back part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and dried them with the towel.
"By this time, the clerk had returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy's feet, she then purchased a pair of shoes for him.
"She tied up the remaining pairs of socks and gave them to him. She patted him on the head and said, 'No doubt, you will be more comfortable now.'
"As she turned to go, the astonished child caught her by the hand, and looking up into her face, with tears in his eyes, asked, 'Are you God's wife?'"2
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, open the eyes of my heart so that wherever there is a pressing need placed across my path, I will see it—and help to meet it. And wherever there is a hurt, please help me to heal it. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully in Jesus' name, amen."
"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."1
According to a story reportedly written by Leo Buscaglia, "On a cold day in December, some years ago: A little boy, about 10 years old, was standing before a shoe store on the roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering with cold.
"A lady approached the young boy and said, 'My, but you're in such deep thought staring in that window!'
"'I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes,' was the boy's reply.
"The lady took him by the hand, went into the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel. He quickly brought them to her.
"She took the little fellow to the back part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and dried them with the towel.
"By this time, the clerk had returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy's feet, she then purchased a pair of shoes for him.
"She tied up the remaining pairs of socks and gave them to him. She patted him on the head and said, 'No doubt, you will be more comfortable now.'
"As she turned to go, the astonished child caught her by the hand, and looking up into her face, with tears in his eyes, asked, 'Are you God's wife?'"2
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, open the eyes of my heart so that wherever there is a pressing need placed across my path, I will see it—and help to meet it. And wherever there is a hurt, please help me to heal it. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully in Jesus' name, amen."
Monday, 16 January 2012
Faith
"If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. Keep on sowing your seed, for you never know which will grow—perhaps it all will."1
I recently read about a woman who planted some 50,000 daffodil bulbs in her back yard—one at a time—over a period of nearly fifty years!
"Year after year, she kept planting bulbs until she had created five acres of ineffable magnificence, beauty and inspiration. After seeing the spectacular garden one woman remarked, 'It makes me sad in a way. What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal 35 or 40 years ago and had worked on it one bulb at a time through all those years? Just think what I might have been able to achieve!' Her daughter responded, 'Start tomorrow.' The mother said, 'I'll start today.'"2
It's amazing what can be accomplished by doing just a little every day, day after day. You've probably heard the old saying that says, "Inch by inch anything's a cinch—but yard by yard it's miles too hard."
When I first wanted to write a book, it seemed like an overwhelming task. However, a friend suggested I considered writing just one page at a time. "I can handle that," I said to myself … and that's what I did 205 times.
Not many people are going to plant five acres of daffodils and not everybody is going to write a book. However, the important thing is to invest your life in a worthwhile cause that will achieve at least three things: (1) it will have eternal value, (2) it will benefit others, and (3) it will give you a deep sense of satisfaction in that you will not have lived in vain but have achieved something worthwhile with your life. It doesn't have to be profound or earth shattering—just significant. And that you can start today … one "bulb," one "page," one kind word of encouragement, one act of kindness at a time … every day for the rest of your life.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please give me a noble cause for which to live—not so big that it will cause me to be proud … not so small that it will never be a challenge … but big enough to make me stretch and grow … and give my life significance. And most of all grant that it will be a blessing to others and bring glory to your name. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
I recently read about a woman who planted some 50,000 daffodil bulbs in her back yard—one at a time—over a period of nearly fifty years!
"Year after year, she kept planting bulbs until she had created five acres of ineffable magnificence, beauty and inspiration. After seeing the spectacular garden one woman remarked, 'It makes me sad in a way. What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal 35 or 40 years ago and had worked on it one bulb at a time through all those years? Just think what I might have been able to achieve!' Her daughter responded, 'Start tomorrow.' The mother said, 'I'll start today.'"2
It's amazing what can be accomplished by doing just a little every day, day after day. You've probably heard the old saying that says, "Inch by inch anything's a cinch—but yard by yard it's miles too hard."
When I first wanted to write a book, it seemed like an overwhelming task. However, a friend suggested I considered writing just one page at a time. "I can handle that," I said to myself … and that's what I did 205 times.
Not many people are going to plant five acres of daffodils and not everybody is going to write a book. However, the important thing is to invest your life in a worthwhile cause that will achieve at least three things: (1) it will have eternal value, (2) it will benefit others, and (3) it will give you a deep sense of satisfaction in that you will not have lived in vain but have achieved something worthwhile with your life. It doesn't have to be profound or earth shattering—just significant. And that you can start today … one "bulb," one "page," one kind word of encouragement, one act of kindness at a time … every day for the rest of your life.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please give me a noble cause for which to live—not so big that it will cause me to be proud … not so small that it will never be a challenge … but big enough to make me stretch and grow … and give my life significance. And most of all grant that it will be a blessing to others and bring glory to your name. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
My Recent Trip To South America
Talking about evangelism and outreach to other nations.
Friday, 9 December 2011
Panama City
By the grace of God, I arrived well in Panama, and I am at this beautiful city, what beauty, at the hotel at this very moment, I just don't know what grace came upon me, from the time I boarded the plane, after 1hour in the air, I started praying then suddenly just started crying like a baby, that I could not control my emotions, I just said God please send me the grace of love, and may it be done according to your own will, the after landing when I got settled up in the hotel I started praying by 00:30 the sMe anointing just came over me until now I just feel like crying before Jesus, please somebody pray for me.
Ahh not forgetting if you wish to travel to a beautiful Island,please come to Panama, what a beautiful country, were everything is cheap, it's a duty free zone(Zona Franca) you can buy 2 IPad for the minimum of $800".
I know some how God is doing something or hE is about to do something big, I love you all,I was happy today I spoke to my young brother Pr.Emanuel,my son favourite uncle, and if you want to see someone addicted to McDonald, is this young brother he just loves the quarter pounder from McDonalds,pity he lives in a country were they don't have McDonalds,God bless him and his lovely Girls, please continue to pray for my family the Miguel's.
Beloved this is the month of Jesus, do good,be good, and act good, and if you still don't feel love and peace inside of you then please accept Jesus and all that will change., he is the answer you have been waiting for and the solution you need.
Your humble servant.
P.Miguel
Ahh not forgetting if you wish to travel to a beautiful Island,please come to Panama, what a beautiful country, were everything is cheap, it's a duty free zone(Zona Franca) you can buy 2 IPad for the minimum of $800".
I know some how God is doing something or hE is about to do something big, I love you all,I was happy today I spoke to my young brother Pr.Emanuel,my son favourite uncle, and if you want to see someone addicted to McDonald, is this young brother he just loves the quarter pounder from McDonalds,pity he lives in a country were they don't have McDonalds,God bless him and his lovely Girls, please continue to pray for my family the Miguel's.
Beloved this is the month of Jesus, do good,be good, and act good, and if you still don't feel love and peace inside of you then please accept Jesus and all that will change., he is the answer you have been waiting for and the solution you need.
Your humble servant.
P.Miguel
Seed of Faith
"Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."1
"A woman has a dream where she wanders into a shop at the mall and finds Jesus behind the counter.
"Jesus says, 'You can have anything your heart desires.'
"Astounded but pleased, she asks for [the fruit of] peace, joy, happiness, wisdom, and freedom from fear. Then she adds, 'Not just for me, but for the whole earth.'
"Jesus smiles and says, 'I think you misunderstand me. We don't sell fruits, only seeds.'"2
It's true … what we sow is what we reap. If we sow seeds of bitterness, we will reap bitterness. If we sow seeds of disharmony, we will reap disharmony. But if we sow seeds of joy, we will reap joy, and if we sow seeds of love, we will reap love.
So whatever you do, be sure to plant the seeds of whatever it is you want to reap.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me to plant seeds of love, joy, peace, gentleness, and kindness everywhere I go. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Your humble servant
P.Miguel
"A woman has a dream where she wanders into a shop at the mall and finds Jesus behind the counter.
"Jesus says, 'You can have anything your heart desires.'
"Astounded but pleased, she asks for [the fruit of] peace, joy, happiness, wisdom, and freedom from fear. Then she adds, 'Not just for me, but for the whole earth.'
"Jesus smiles and says, 'I think you misunderstand me. We don't sell fruits, only seeds.'"2
It's true … what we sow is what we reap. If we sow seeds of bitterness, we will reap bitterness. If we sow seeds of disharmony, we will reap disharmony. But if we sow seeds of joy, we will reap joy, and if we sow seeds of love, we will reap love.
So whatever you do, be sure to plant the seeds of whatever it is you want to reap.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me to plant seeds of love, joy, peace, gentleness, and kindness everywhere I go. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Your humble servant
P.Miguel
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
One dollar and eleven cents
Jesus said, "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."1
The following story was sent to me by a Daily Encounter reader in Saudi Arabia. Even if this is a myth, it is an excellent parable. Be sure to read the end for the real miracle.
A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar, she made her way six blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy and totally ignored her. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages."
"I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back. "He's really, really sick, and I want to buy a miracle."
''I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist.
"His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?"
"We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little.
"I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest."
The pharmacist's brother was a well-dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?"
"I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up. "I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money."
"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago.
"One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly, "and it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to."
Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents—the exact price of a miracle for little brothers."
He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need."
That well-dressed man was supposedly Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neurosurgery. The operation was completed without charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.
"That surgery," her Mom whispered, "was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost." Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost … one dollar and eleven cents … plus the faith of a little child.
The following story was sent to me by a Daily Encounter reader in Saudi Arabia. Even if this is a myth, it is an excellent parable. Be sure to read the end for the real miracle.
A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar, she made her way six blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy and totally ignored her. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages."
"I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back. "He's really, really sick, and I want to buy a miracle."
''I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist.
"His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?"
"We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little.
"I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest."
The pharmacist's brother was a well-dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?"
"I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up. "I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money."
"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago.
"One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly, "and it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to."
Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents—the exact price of a miracle for little brothers."
He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need."
That well-dressed man was supposedly Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neurosurgery. The operation was completed without charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.
"That surgery," her Mom whispered, "was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost." Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost … one dollar and eleven cents … plus the faith of a little child.
Mans Night Out
Shalom beloved, I would like to inform all of you that missed the mans night out with me and Bishop.Andrew John, it was superb and fun, so please start buying your Christmas dinner tickets,so that you don't miss this one too, we are expecting guest from the U.S.A and leaders from other Caribbean states come and celebrate Christmas with us,
Tickets are already on sale at various church branches around the country, or log on to our website for precise information, or stay tuned to 98 fm, and not forgetting to always log on to my blog for further details.
All disciples and leaders are urged to be present.
Sunday, don't forget the day that heavens will open on your behalf, I Pr.Miguel will be at the Nelson Mandela auditorium, for this big event for Jesus, at jack warner centre of excellence, at the hotel auditorium, we are starting at 08 morning.
And Bishop Andrew will be in Diego Martin, so don't miss Sunday the 4th December.
I love you all.
Your humble servant
P.Miguel
Tickets are already on sale at various church branches around the country, or log on to our website for precise information, or stay tuned to 98 fm, and not forgetting to always log on to my blog for further details.
All disciples and leaders are urged to be present.
Sunday, don't forget the day that heavens will open on your behalf, I Pr.Miguel will be at the Nelson Mandela auditorium, for this big event for Jesus, at jack warner centre of excellence, at the hotel auditorium, we are starting at 08 morning.
And Bishop Andrew will be in Diego Martin, so don't miss Sunday the 4th December.
I love you all.
Your humble servant
P.Miguel
Friday, 18 November 2011
Vanity Against Soul
Recently I was chatting with a friend and we were talking of nations that are really showing allot of effort in trying to spread the gospel of Jesus to other nations, and I was telling her it was nice when we use to read story's about David Livingstone,Dwight moody, Bunyan, these are missionary's that made a impact in spreading the Gospel, for refence, I want you to read the book heroes of faith, you can get it from Brazil gospel book shops.
Now when I come to see and contemplate were African pastor's, its a shame to see what they achieve in the name of Jesus regarding souls,today some African pastor's are just like mannequins trying to show off their most expensive earthly treasurer's that they have,last series of Benz,most expensive watches,and some even go to the extend to show how much they spend in a gourmet meal.,not that we cant have all those but let us ask ourselves were are the souls.
2 years ago the UNITED STATES-IRS conducted a research in some of the big names of pastors and they came to conclusion that 75% of world pastors work hard to raise their fame,and their bank balance.
So I say were are those that cry for souls?, it is an embarrassing to go to some churches today,and the conduct of certain people out-there that call themselves man of God.
The we can say Jesus cry's.
But one-thing I am sure there are still good man's of God that still cry for souls,and when it comes to nations on the evangelism, I would say South America are in number one ranking, I have traveled these blessed planet that God gave for man to posses, and every check-in counter at international airports I have came across great man of God who were so eager and happy to go to a remote country and spread the Gospel some of them left possessions and family to reside in other country's just for soul, And guess what they were all from south america, and 65% Brasil.
I realized that they are losing in soccer but wining in soul gaining, and gospel spreading, and they are using all available methods to win souls for Jesus.
I just pray that our African brothers and Pastors put them selves in that place.,me yes! I want to count souls.
God bless you all,go out there and take someone from the hands of the devil, and be a soul winner.
Your humble servant
P.Miguel
Now when I come to see and contemplate were African pastor's, its a shame to see what they achieve in the name of Jesus regarding souls,today some African pastor's are just like mannequins trying to show off their most expensive earthly treasurer's that they have,last series of Benz,most expensive watches,and some even go to the extend to show how much they spend in a gourmet meal.,not that we cant have all those but let us ask ourselves were are the souls.
2 years ago the UNITED STATES-IRS conducted a research in some of the big names of pastors and they came to conclusion that 75% of world pastors work hard to raise their fame,and their bank balance.
So I say were are those that cry for souls?, it is an embarrassing to go to some churches today,and the conduct of certain people out-there that call themselves man of God.
The we can say Jesus cry's.
But one-thing I am sure there are still good man's of God that still cry for souls,and when it comes to nations on the evangelism, I would say South America are in number one ranking, I have traveled these blessed planet that God gave for man to posses, and every check-in counter at international airports I have came across great man of God who were so eager and happy to go to a remote country and spread the Gospel some of them left possessions and family to reside in other country's just for soul, And guess what they were all from south america, and 65% Brasil.
I realized that they are losing in soccer but wining in soul gaining, and gospel spreading, and they are using all available methods to win souls for Jesus.
I just pray that our African brothers and Pastors put them selves in that place.,me yes! I want to count souls.
God bless you all,go out there and take someone from the hands of the devil, and be a soul winner.
Your humble servant
P.Miguel
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