Come and see,

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.—Matthew 28:5-6, NRSV

Easter season is the most exciting time of year in church calendar celebrations as I see it. Come and see! Come and find a colored egg in a bush! Come and see a white bunny in a basket providing chocolate goodies. All good! Oh, less I forget my new frock and Bee Bonnet. There is joy and fun in rejoicing with the news of all news, “come and see!”

Once we go see and experience the life-death-living-resurrection power of the living God like the women at the tomb we then have something to go and tell. “Come and see!”
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Jesus said,

“Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.”—Mark 10:51-52, NRSV

Have we ever had a question like this proposed to us by the divine? “What do you want me to do for you?” Did we ID correctly? The question seems to be asking us to identify what would make us whole by naming the need that separates us from God and maybe others?

If we heard the question, do we have enough humility to ID our needs? This particular interaction with Bartimeus, the blind man, that Jesus was having shows boldness,(called out) humility,(removed his garment) trust, (faith)hope,(expectancy) and desire (aptitude for).

What do you want me to do for you, asked Jesus?
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Easter-Lent Hope

For one of our Lilies, Rena…Hope you enjoy your church experience with your children today. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🕊 Pray your travels will be safe. Give thanks for successful breast cancer surgery this week. Give thanks for team of supporters that walked with you and gave of their time in being available in helping hands and praying hearts. I (we) pray that each server in your team will be filled with much wisdom, guidance and many other spiritual inclusions from the throne of God as they continue their ministry that God has called them to.

I (we) pray above all that unity in the body of Christ will be a community Light that shines high on a hill that will cause many to see the good deeds of Mary, Ellen, Pam, Jon, Jean and other ones even though not named. Good deeds and faith and faith and good deeds are the trees of stars that has low hanging fruit.

Our Lily member, Reggie Webb…as he remains in Duke Hospital with his beautiful, caring, loving wife, Nancy by his side and church family and community in concert to give cheers of praise for each step, Small it seems at times but major indeed when God is the Father and author of Reggie’s Book of Life. Healing and compassion becomes the crown upon Reggie’s Head…

A shout out to Carl Smith, Mr Copeland, Mr Hunt and others that are named in our prayers of hope as they heal.

Billy Graham St Louis Mo

This week Pastor Reggie Webb is in hospital, Durham NC, and needs much prayer. We will not have a lesson from the book of Judges.

I thought this is a great time to try and find time to listen to Dr Graham from the Book of Daniel. We are truly blessed to have internet and find and listen to many of the greatest preacher to have lived in modern times. Great sermon from 1973! Timeless and ageless.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0PDsBry3ZBcq2IARY3BGOd_;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw–?p=billy+graham+st+louis+mo&back=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dbilly%2Bgraham%2Bst%2Blouis%2Bmo%26ei%3DUTF-8&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOVP.gyYqTPQBwQ5c17i0mXa1lAEsDh%26pid%3D15.1%26w%3D144%26h%3D77%26c%3D7&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DHM1ItUc2lNo&tit=Billy+Graham+St+Louis+MO+1973&l=2388&vid=90ec1565b39b9678651a71c5c926aa79&sigr=11bkppkpq&sigb=12392raf2&sigt=10to9d5ke&sigi=12j3pri6s

Jesus Loves to Hear from You

   
                                     

I come again to bow at my Jesus’s feet
In my brokenness
I know His voice so well
I weep, weep, and weep
Oh Jesus, oh Jesus 
I’ve come to you my rock and my refuge once again.

Oh God you have been in my brokenness before
And I praise you Lord that you have  always been there for me
I know your voice
I walk, talk, dance with You enjoying You and all You have made.
You have always brought me through
You are my all and all and I depend on you.

I hope others Lord
Will feel your presence
As you walk and talk with them.
Others who are hurting
Others who have been broken
Others who no one seems to care about ….but….but  You do!

Your ears are open waiting to hear a voice
Calling out with all concerns in this life.
Nothing is too small or to great for Jesus..
Praise His Name, oh Praise His Holy Name!
He is our help and the power that is behind us
As we push forward with Him, we can depend on Him.

  By Rena Oynes © March 7, 2019