From The Pastor's Heart April 2009 |
April 30, 2009 (Departing, Joburg) He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. John 1:11 NLT
So much for being the hometown favorite. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. PS – Sorry for the delay – computer difficulties. |
April 29, 2009 (From Joburg) But God kept them from recognizing him. Luke 24:16 NLT
Sometimes God hides within plain sight. They that have eyes to see let them see. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 28, 2009 (From Lusaka to Joburg) Gideon made a sacred ephod from the gold and put it in Ophrah, his hometown. But soon all the Israelites prostituted themselves by worshiping it, and it became a trap for Gideon and his family. Judges 8:27 NLT
Only the Creator is worthy of worship! Worshiping things ensnares. Worshiping the One who makes the things liberates! © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 27, 2009 (Lusaka, Zambia) The Lord told Gideon, “With these 300 men I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites. Send all the others home.” Judges 7:7 NLT
The few, the humble, the chosen! © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr.
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April 24, 2009 (Double Play/Triple Threat From Kitwe, Zambia) These are the nations that the Lord left in the land to test those Israelites who had not experienced the wars of Canaan. He did this to teach warfare to generations of Israelites who had no experience in battle. Judges 3:1-2 NLT
No enemy – no war! No war – no battle! No battle – no victory! Wanted: Battle-tested warriors to fight for the King! Don't forget we are always at Def Con 1!
© 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. Have a Blessed Weekend! |
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April 22, 2009 (From Kitwe, Zambia) And I sent terror ahead of you to drive out the two kings of the Amorites. It was not your swords or bows that brought you victory. Joshua 24:12 NLT
Victory is yours…just remember Who made if happen. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 21, 2009 (From Kitwe, Zambia) But I (Jehovah) will never stop loving him (David) nor fail to keep my promise to him. Psalm 89:33 NLT
The one thing you can always count on: God loves you and the Lord keeps all his promises!
© 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. Okay, so that’s two things; but it’s the Lord! The list is inexhaustible. |
April 20, 2009 (Daily Double En Route to Lusaka, Zambia) Wise people think before they act; fools don’t and even brag about it. Proverbs 13:16 NLT
Give some thought now rather than a lot of thought later. Check your pulse before your impulse. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 17, 2009 (From Nakuru, Kenya) Send me a sign of your favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O Lord, help and comfort me. Psalm 86:17 NLT
Did you see that sign on the road? God likes you! Don’t stress about the haters. The signs of favor are all around you!
© 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. PS – Have a Blessed Weekend! |
| April 16, 2009 (From Johannesburg, South Africa) I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent me on that journey, and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then. Joshua 14:11 NLT
Because you get older, does not mean your faith has to. Faith strong? Last long! © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 15, 2009 (From Johannesburg, South Africa) He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. Luke 17:14 NLT
God gives miracles to men who are in motion. Quoted from Born To Dream © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
| April 14, 2009 (From Washington, D.C.) Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. Proverbs 13:4 NLT
The question is not “what you want?”, but “will you work?”
Success begins when you put some “work” with your “want.” © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 13, 2009 (From Washington, D.C.) If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responbilities. Luke 16:10 NLT
Stop asking for more when you can’t handle less. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
April 10, 2009 Go through the camp and tell the people to get their provisions ready. In three days you will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you. Joshua 1:11 NLT Escape to the hill country, she told them. Hide there for three days from the men searching for you. Then, when they have returned, you can go on your way. Joshua 2:16 NLT Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox that I will keep on casting out demons and healing people today and tomorrow; and the third day I will accomplish my purpose.” Luke 13:32-33 NLT Some amazing things happen in three days! © William M. Campbell, Jr. Have a blessed Resurrection Weekend! |
| April 9, 2009 Then Jesus told this story: “a man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed.” Luke 13:6 NLT
Some may be planted in the right place but not producing the right fruit. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr.
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April 8, 2009 I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished. Luke 12:49-50 NLT And people wonder why they call it the “passion of Christ.” A little burning with that learning will produce a churning with some yearning. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr.
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April 7, 2009 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? Luke 12:28 NLT Flowers fade into dust. We fade into eternity. Which do you think is more important to God? © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr.
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April 6, 2009 You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Deuteronomy 30:20 NLT Now where did I put those keys? © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
| April 3, 2009 But don't rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven. Luke 10:20 NLT
Do you have a reservation? What’s your confirmation number! Only registered guests allowed!
© 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. Have a blessed weekend! |
| April 2, 2009 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51 NLT When you know where you are heading, you won’t mind where you are going. The path to the mountain of victory, often leads through the valley of suffering. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
| April 1, 2009 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26 NLT When I am at my worst in him, he is at his best in me. © 2009 William M. Campbell, Jr. |
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