Men of God

Titus 2:2 Teach the older men to be temparate, worthy of respect, self controlled and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

The Lord needs SMARTS men in the church/ministry and in the community.

1. Spiritual and Mature- wortyh of respect and self controlled.

2. Men who loves men- the church needs men who can minister to fellow men.

3. Available and Able- Matthew 25:14-28

4. Responsible and Liable- not only in the household but also in the ministry.

5. Teachable- sound in faith, he knows how to say no and sorry even to his children.

6. Sensitive - to the leading of the Holy Spirit and to the Word of God

Giving

Read 2Corinthians 8:1-15

- What would be the bases of our giving?
* Economic condition or
* Cheerful giving

- Your willingness to give cheerfully is more important than the amount we give.

- Do you believe that giving is a natural response to love?

- How do you decide how much you give?
1. Each person should follow through on previous promise.
2. Each person should give as much as he or she is able
3. Each person should give in proportion to what God has given him or her.

- Give until it hurts, but dont give so that it hurts your family who need your financial support.

Jubal's Birthday

This day is my eldest son's birthday. His name is Jubal , a biblical name which originated in Genesis 4:21. it means "Father (or inventor) of musical instrument. My wife, who was then a member of our worship team in our church, gave this name when my son was born.

Being my first son/baby, He was indeed my joy and delight. Ienjoyed the years when he was still a baby. He has a very captivating smile and hes eyes were a subject of admiration of all my friends. I knew, he will grow as a vibrant, jolly and energitec boy. And indeed he is now.

On his 10th birthday, I just thank GOD that He has given me a son in whom I am pleased......

Forgiveness

Read Matthew 18:21-35

*Because God has forgive our sins we should not withhold forgiveness from others.

*When we dont forgive, what will happen to us?

*Jesus teaches that the forgiveness of God, though freely given to repentant sinners, remain conditional.

*In other words, one may forfiet God's forgiveness by maintaining a bitter and unforgiving heart.

*Realizing how completely Christ has forgiven us, it should produce a free and generous of forgiveness towards others.