“…O you afflicted one, Tossed with tempest, and not comforted, Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, And lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of rubies, Your gates of crystal, And all your walls of precious stones. All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. In righteousness you shall be established; You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; And from terror, for it shall not come near you. Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me. Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake….”(Isaiah 54:11-15)
As we read Isaiah 54, we hear what the Lord is saying to us right now. He is reaffirming to us, “I am your husband; I am your maker; I am your redeemer. It takes faith, to hear and believe this, when we are grieved or in the midst of a valley season. But with His great mercies, and with His everlasting kindness, and faithfulness, He is gathering us.
Our faith and trust delights the heart of the Father far more than a religious mindset that says, “I will accomplish what I set out to do and will be rewarded because I did what I set out to do”. Many of us will try to make our promises happen. We hold firm that we can’t let go of the promise, but we don’t know how to accomplish it.
Instead, we trust, worship and believe, and THIS is where He comes and meets us. This is where His resurrection is seen. We may not know how redemption breaks in, but it does break in, in huge ways whenever we have found out selves forsaken, grieved or refused.
Everything is eclipsed by eternity. This is the power of resurrection. The power of resurrection only works for dead people. It’s at the point where we let go, that our redeemer comes and resurrects us.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 20, 7PM: Men and Women’s “Saved Your Seat” Discovery Groups. Come join us as we incorporate truths into our own lives. Men’s Facilitator: Ps Brian – Women’s Facilitator: Ps Becky.
Wednesday, May 21, 6PM: Discovery Group – We will press into Acts 26:18 for a greater revelation of Liberty.
Wednesday, 7PM: Glory Service – Practicing Our Walk of Liberty and Releasing Inheritance.
Thursday, May 22, 10AM: Women’s Bible Study will present “The Book of Ephesians” taught by Carolyn Chang.
Thursday, 7PM: “School of the Evangelists” Larry Bingman is leading this ten week school. This is the year of the Evangelist, come and be equipped. (Click here for more info and registration.)
Saturday, May 24, 12PM: Torch Bearers Ministry – Pastor Rufus Nash will bring the word in power to the senior’s ministry. All are invited to attend.
Sunday, May 25, 9AM: Becky Ferris will share on “What must I do to be transformed?”
Sunday, 10:20AM: Strategic Prayer for the Nations. We have entered into a season of inheritance joining with the Jesus prayer over the nations. Join us in the truly world changing event as we pray over the nations, our nation and ourselves.
Sunday, 11AM: Brian Rogers will share “Thinking on These Things…”
Monday, May 26, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Jubilee’s Memorial Day Picnic! – Our long anticipated day of laughter and play is here! Let’s gather together at our annual Memorial Day picnic to celebrate! See you and your whole family there!
Monday, 7PM: All Church Prayer – Yes, we will have prayer on Memorial Day. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Our Pastor is experiencing Miracles and transformation as he brings the word to Thailand! Let’s keep the intercession going strong! All are invited to come out for corporate prayer during Pastor’s trip and the season we are in right now.
