Good evening and Happy Tuesday. As I was growing up there was peer pressure like you never could believe. Although I grew up in a church with all of my cousins and some people who were not blood related but we considered them family, when I got in my hood and saw those who did not go to church I felt like an outcast. They did things, saw movies and were able to stay out late while I could do none of these things. I began to rebel and in this stage I did things that seemed to break me free of the shackles of being a part of God. But these things only made my life worse and although it took me many years I was able to find God again. I left the life of being part of Satan and it was not easy but, BOOM: I Got Out.
It was not easy getting because now I had habits that were daily and they took up some of my day. I read the newspaper daily but I had to have a joint (marijuana), a cigarette and it depended the time of day, a beer
and a shot. My performance at my jobs started to suffer. My relationship status with whomever I was with would be labeled as complicated. I did not even have self esteem to want to keep myself groomed. One day I saw myself and wondered whom I was. Change was needed. BOOM: I Got Out.
In looking in the Word of God for an example of BOOM: I Got Out I go to Exodus 14:5-22. In this passage of scriptures the people of God were cornered and had no way out. Although Pharaoh gave his word he
decided that he wanted to keep the people as slaves. As things in my life began to change I saw that smoking weed everyday for the rest of my life was not what I wanted to do and no one who I hung around was not going to pressure me any more. BOOM: I Got Out.
In looking in the Word of God for another example of BOOM: I Got Out I go to Nehemiah 4:11-23. In this passage Nehemiah and the people of God are attempting to build their community up and the enemy sees
this at upsetting his progress. As I began to drift away from drinking everyday the people who I used to drink said I had changed, was acting funny, or would come around and try to entice me to drink. It was too late. BOOM: I Got Out.
In looking at the last example of BOOM: I Got Out in the Word of God I go to Acts 23:11-22. In this passage Paul is imprisoned and his enemies are determined to kill him to not let his message be heard any
more about Jesus dying to free us from sin. As my life began to get better the last thing I did was quit smoking cigarettes. Those who saw me as a person who had cigarettes all the time decided when I was no longer of use to them to talk badly about me and my character. That was cool because, BOOM: I Got Out.
In closing once I was free of the things that were habit forming and were keeping me down I became a better person. I am still growing daily and there are many things I still have to change. But as God parted the sea for his people he will do it for me as well as you. As God sought to build up his community by appointing Nehemiah to help build so can you and I. And just because the enemy seems to have a plan to harm you like they tried to get at Paul does not mean that will be happen to you or me. We have been blessed by God, wash by the Blood of Jesus and filled with the Holy Spirit. For those of you who think that there is not way out. BOOM: You Can Get Out.
Fred Wesley is the Technology Teacher for Rhema Word 2.0. He also has a faith based blog called Brand New Week Brand New Attitude that he publishes twice daily. Please attend if you can attend Rhema Word 2.0 at Valley Kingdom East or Valley Kingdom West. And if you cannot attend here then go to your church home or one near you. The teachings at Rhema Word 2.0 or your Sunday School will show you ways to help you BOOM: I Got Out.
Good evening and Friendly Friday. As we get deeper into the year I am going to urge each and every person to keep the faith, stay strong, have confidence in what you are doing or plan to do, be aware that you are a star, a Champion, never ever to be defeated, a person who loves God and he loves you even more, a believer that Jesus came to cleanse the world of sin and after his ascension into his place on the right hand of God he provided the Holy Spirit as a comforter. I encourage you with these words today and pray that you have the strength to overcome certain things. One of them being as sure as the day is long someone or a group will have the goal of saying Let's Put Them Down.
When you are a walking this walk you are going to be looked at through a magnifying glass. If you buy a new car you are trying to show off. If you buy a new house they are going to say you can't afford it. If you help
others by feeding the poor, praying for them or offer encouraging words then you may be phony or looking out for you own interest. No matter what you do or what you say their agenda is Let's Put Them Down.
In looking in the Word of God for this teaching of Let's Put Them Down I first go to 1st Samuel 8:4-9. In this passage the people are talking about and behind his back that they refuse to be judged by his sons. They
did not know that as they rejected Samuel that they also rejected God as well. No matter if you took the time to mentor the youth you still would not be good enough for those who say Let's Put Them Down.
In the next example in the Word of God for the teaching of Let's Put Them Down I go to Jeremiah 18:18. In this passage the leaders of the day are going to make sure that things stay status quo and hating on those who
attempt to go against the flow. All over the world you have those who are attempting to oppress the people of God and suppress the gospel of Christ. These are those that daily say Let's Put Them Down.
In looking at the last example in the Word of God of Let's Put Them Down I go to Matthew 27:37-44. In this passage as Jesus is dying on the cross to cleanse our sins there are those who still are giving him shade
by mocking, laughing and provoking. As they did these things to Jesus they will attempt to do more to you that you could ever imagine. This is how they live. Their mantra is Let's Put Them Down.
As we come to the conclusion of these teaching please know that God is the end all and be all. He will only allow so much to even fester in your life. Your strength lies in his teachings, the Blood of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. They will protect you from the backstabbers, the haters and those who attempt to shade you. You are more than conquerors. Please remember that. May God bless all those that read this teaching and I give him all the glory and honor for using me as his vessel.
This teaching was done by the technology teacher for Rhema Word 2.0 Frederick Wesley. He would like to continue to urge everyone to attend Rhema Word 2.0 classes at Valley Kingdom East after services or before service at Valley Kingdom West. If you cannot attend services here check out Sunday School near you.
Good evening and Marvelous Saturday. In the city of Chicago there is a back to school parade held each year called the Bud Billiken Parade. This parade is held on the south side of the city and is attended by politicians, church leaders as well as the ordinary citizen. The picnic is a source of civic pride for the city and should be a source of relaxation and fun for all involved. This year, actually a few hours ago, two young men were shot at the picnic. The reports say that once the shots were heard that the crowd in the area scattered. In the midst of temptation, violence and scandal I ask this question, Who Do You Run To?
In this day and age many of us are on the run. We run to the store. We run to train station. We run to stay healthy. Our lives are moving at the speed of light globally. We are running so much that we forget that the
we should be running to God to seek the answers that we need. The young man pictured above was originally running away from the scene after being shot but had to come back to get help from authorities. As I go into the Word Of God for examples my question is Who Do You Run To?
In going in the Word of God to find the first example of Who Do You Run To I go to Judges 3:1-6. In this passage God has left some enemies in the midst of the people of God so they can teach those who were not
familiar with war how to fight the enemy. The people back then as we do today slipped into temptation and started doing things like serving other gods. The same temptation is where we at times run to instead of God. Who Do You Run To?
In In looking at the second example in the Word of God of Who Do You Run To I go to 1st Kings 19:1-3. in this passage Elijah, who has seen the power of the Lord work by his hand and actions runs for his life after
threatened with violence by Queen Jezebel. People in general seek to hide in the face of violence and not seek God to turn the situation around.. As Elijah was so are we. Who Do You Run To?
In going to the last example in the Word of God to for this teaching on Who Do You Run To I go to Galatians 2:1-5. In this passage Paul is writing a letter to the believers in Galatia about how a scandal was
brewing in the church about who had the right to be believers of Jesus. In the church today there is scandal over how services should be conducted, what doctrine deserves more attention and how to keep the church next door from taking our members instead of going to God for guidance. Who Do You Run To?
In conclusion in each of the passages of scriptures that I shared if you read further none of them had to really run to God. The solutions were already there as God was already in the midst of it all. He is there in the midst of temptation to pull you out if you allow him. God is there to save your from violence and put you in the arms of safety. God is there to fix any scandal that may seek to enter your life. God is everywhere. Who Do You Run? Prayerfully you run to God. I give God all the glory and honor for this teaching as I was tired but he gave me strength and allowed Holy Spirit to provide a title and examples in the Word of God. I hope that those who can will make it to Rhema Word 2.0 at Valley Kingdom East or West or attend Sunday School somewhere to get the teachings needed to help guide us of Who To Run To? Have a great week all. I am expected some guest teachers coming up this month so please look out for them.
This teaching was taught by Fred Wesley in conjunction with the Holy Spirit. Fred Wesley is the Technology Teacher for Rhema Word 2.0. Please go tour Facebook Page as well.
Good morning to each and everyone. On this the 213th day of the year we enter a new month. As I look back over the past month I had become so busy with school, work and even blogging that I neglected to do a lot of cleaning. Most the time I am just running in the house to take a quick nap and then leaving back out. Then sometimes I did have time but put it off for another time. Although I washed my clothes and made sure I was groomed I still needed to fix up the place so to speak. But my house was not clean from top to bottom but I neglected to do that. As I talk about my earthly house the same could be probably said for my spiritual house. I think it is time for to Clean Up My House.
See a person on the outside could see my positive demeanor and how I try to encourage people and think that my life is in order. They may see me go to church and think that he is on point. They may even see me
going back to work with a school book in and think that my life is full and complete. On the surface things nay look well but inside my life is in turmoil in three areas; my living room, my bedroom and my kitchen. In the next three paragraphs I will explain each area I need to Clean Up My House.
As I go into the Word of God to show you how I need to clean my living room I go Judges 1:27-36. Although God had given the command to clean up the land for living, six of the tribes failed to do so. This
sort of resembles my house as there is doubt and almost fear to try to reach the lost souls who are inside my living room of community where I live. If I can tell them about the Word of God them I am not doing my job. I have to Clean Up My House.
As I go into the Word of God to see another example of Clean Up My House I go 2nd Samuel 11:1-6. In this passage even though King David could have had any one for his queen he chose Bathsheba who was
married. I often times find my bedroom a mess as I lust for someone to be next to me and have even committed fornication while I have "turned my life around. I need to Clean Up My House.
In looking in the Word Of God in the teaching of Clean Up My House I go to Matthew 23:1-7. In this passage of scriptures Jesus tells the Pharisees and Scribes of how they think they are much better than
others, I often find myself caught up in church gossip and banter wondering why this is not happening or why this is not better instead of nipping it in the bud and not listening to it. I need to Clean Up My House.
In closing in order for me to be able to have my living be better, my bedroom to be pure in the ways of the Lord and have my kitchen free of nonsense is to pray, attend church services and have greater faith. Also attending Rhema Word 2.0 classes or your Sunday School classes is way to ask questions that you cannot interrupt to ask when some one is preaching the Word of God. You can also attend Bible Study here at Valley Kingdom East or West on Wednesday or other places such a Living Water Kingdom Ministries on Thursday. The Word of God is taught all over and even though we suspect some may not be as close to God as we think who are we to judge even if we have Cleaned Up Our Houses. Have a great month all and this month there will be more teachings from myself as well as others. To God Be The Glory and may God bless each and everyone.
This teaching was inspired by God, mediated by Jesus and led by the Holy Spirit through the vessel of Frederick Wesley the Technology Teacher of Rhema Word 2.0. Mr. Wesley thanks Superintendent Hope and Minister Kimberly Baker for their support and guidance. Mr Wesley urges you check out Rhema Word 2.0 Facebook Page, come to Rhema Word 2.0 at Valley Kingdom West and East or if cannot attend please go to Sunday School somewhere around your area.
