Authority

Authority: Don’t become a spiritual security guard in the kingdom

I was sitting here at my job looking out of the window watching the security guards check people's cars as they go in and out of the complex, and a thought came to my mind; what real authority does a security guard really have? Believe me I’m not down grading a person who might be a security guard but think about it; can a security guard make an arrest? Can they stop traffic? Do they have the power to write tickets, or to investigate a crime? Or are they there to show some level of authority but limited in the role that they perceive to possess.

Here’s the bottom line, when the deal comes down you don’t want to be limited in your role of authority. You do not want to be perceived by your enemy to have something that you really don’t have: its more than a blue uniform, a badge, a stick swinging from your side, but I want the authority, the power, that when you speak the devil knows that Heaven is backing you, that the Holy Spirit is in you and God has His heavenly host standing at attention waiting to do battle on your behalf.

Listen to what Jesus say’s in (Matt. 28:18 ) “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth”. Jesus gave the Church or the body of Christ the power to finish; carrying out His command…therefore He has deputized you by giving you His Holy Spirit. You have real authority so use it, walk in it and declare it! You're not a spiritual security guard, you’re the real deal…so go forward and win souls for the Kingdom of God.

Be Blessed my brother and my sister in Jesus Name:

~Pastor Daniel R. Grandberry

G.M…You Know!!!

Keep Digging

It is a known fact that when they were building the Sears Tower in Chicago, IL, being one of the tallest buildings in the United States, they dug as deep as the building was erected (stories 110 to the height 1,451 feet). Every day the workers would bring in heavy equipment for digging and people would gather around to watch the workers work. Often times people would shout out “Hey, how far down do you have to dig?” The workers would reply, “Until we hit bedrock.” Bedrock was the solid foundation that builders must reach before they could start building. The people were waiting to see the long expected building that was talked about to be one of the tallest, beautiful wonders of the world. I mean if you grow up in Chicago you would think so, but here was the revelation; the workers weren’t building for beauty only but for safety. They knew that in order for the building to stand the test of storms and strong winds that blew off the lake, they had to dig deep until they hit the bed-rock.

My words for you this week are to keep on digging. God is building something beautiful with your life but you must keep digging: there must be a commitment, hard work, a consistent prayer life, and time spent with God in the Word. You must dig deep to withstand the storms of life. Progress is not measured by one day but it’s measured over time. You’re farther than you were last year and closer than you were on yesterday…So keep digging until you hit bed-rock.

Remember; Never ever give up!

“Upon this Rock I will build my church and the very gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matt. 16:18

~Elder Daniel R. Grandberry, Pastor

I’m just saying...

If every member were just like you, what kind of Church would it be? What kind of place would it be; I’m just saying

• If they gave like you
• If they prayed like you
• If they worked for the Church like you
• If they spoke about Jesus like you

I’m just saying, would you want to attend that Church?

If every member were just like you, what kind of Christian would they be?

• If they witnessed like you
• If they Loved like you
• If they forgave like you
• If they helped those in need like you

I’m just saying, would they be excited and ready for Jesus' return?

I’m just saying, sometimes life has a way of causing a person to lose focus on what is most important: Jesus said “seek first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and all of these things will be given unto you”. To seek means to elevate our minds, focus our attention on Christ. Let us not lose focus on why we are here. We are here to make differences in the world, to show the world the Love of God, to win the lost, and to serve God. Never forget that you are the Church, the holy temple of God.

~Pastor Daniel R. Grandberry