Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Faith is a funny thing. Most people have some form or another of faith, whether in money, people, jobs, whatever. The thing about having faith in these things is that you will surely be let down. Money, jobs, and people can be gone in an instant. My faith is in Jesus Christ alone.
Ever since I made my intentions known to do this blog during September, I have been getting a huge lesson in faith. The fiery darts have been all around me this past week. I have been attacked, materially, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It has made my resolve even stronger. I am wholly dependent on Christ.
Whatever sruggle you are facing, whether it be a sick family member, bills, family problems, whatever, take a few minutes each day during the month of September to ask someone to join us here. I will try my best to give you something that will be an inspiration. Keep me, and my family, in your prayers also, as I know that we will be under attack until this journey is completed. Tomorrow is day one. Will you be "One"?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
The Power of One
What can one person do? I asked myself this question one night when I couldn't sleep. I didn't know why I coudn't rest, things were going okay for me, I had no big worries at the time. That question came to me as clear as a bell as I lay there that night. One person can't do much, I thought, especially me. I lay there trying to sleep, but I couldn't get that thought out of my mind. Then it occured to me, God was trying to open my heart to something. What He led me to was something that I struggled with for several weeks.
As I lay there, the story of the multiplying penny came to my mind. I'm sure most of you have heard the story. A man goes to work for another, and tells him he will work for 30 days. The first day he will work all day for one penny. All the man has to do is double his pay every day of the month. They agree and the first man works all day for a penny. The second day he works for 2 pennies. Doing this, the man's pay worked out like this every day of the month.
Day 1 $.01
Day 2 $.02
Day 3 $.04
Day 4 $.08
Day 5 $.16
Day 6 $.32
Day 7 $.64
Day 8 $1.28
Day 9 $2.56
Day 10 $5.12
Day11 $10.24
Day 12 $20.48
Day 13 $40.96
Day 14 $81.92
Day 15 $163.84
Day 16 $327.68
Day 17 $655.36
Day 18 $1310.72
Day 18 $2621.44
Day 19 $5452.88
Day 20 $10485.76
Day 21 $20971.52
Day 22 $41943.04
Day 23 $83886.08
Day 24 $167772.16
Day 25 $335544.32
Day 26 $671,088.64
Day 27 $1,342,177.28
Day 28 $2,684,354.56
Day 29 $5,368,709.12
Day 30 $10,737,418.24
By day 30 the man was making $10,737,418.24. Now, imagine each penny as a person. That's what the One For A Million Challenge is about. I am asking one person to join me on September 1st, to ask one person each day to come and find out about Jesus Christ, and to join in the One For A Million Challenge. 1,073,741,824 people could learn about Jesus Christ. That is 1 billion people in 30 days. I am praying for 1 million. Out of 1 billion possible, are there 1 million willing to take the challenge? Out of the 1 million, is there one that doesn't know Christ? Are YOU willing to take the challenge?
As I lay there, the story of the multiplying penny came to my mind. I'm sure most of you have heard the story. A man goes to work for another, and tells him he will work for 30 days. The first day he will work all day for one penny. All the man has to do is double his pay every day of the month. They agree and the first man works all day for a penny. The second day he works for 2 pennies. Doing this, the man's pay worked out like this every day of the month.
Day 1 $.01
Day 2 $.02
Day 3 $.04
Day 4 $.08
Day 5 $.16
Day 6 $.32
Day 7 $.64
Day 8 $1.28
Day 9 $2.56
Day 10 $5.12
Day11 $10.24
Day 12 $20.48
Day 13 $40.96
Day 14 $81.92
Day 15 $163.84
Day 16 $327.68
Day 17 $655.36
Day 18 $1310.72
Day 18 $2621.44
Day 19 $5452.88
Day 20 $10485.76
Day 21 $20971.52
Day 22 $41943.04
Day 23 $83886.08
Day 24 $167772.16
Day 25 $335544.32
Day 26 $671,088.64
Day 27 $1,342,177.28
Day 28 $2,684,354.56
Day 29 $5,368,709.12
Day 30 $10,737,418.24
By day 30 the man was making $10,737,418.24. Now, imagine each penny as a person. That's what the One For A Million Challenge is about. I am asking one person to join me on September 1st, to ask one person each day to come and find out about Jesus Christ, and to join in the One For A Million Challenge. 1,073,741,824 people could learn about Jesus Christ. That is 1 billion people in 30 days. I am praying for 1 million. Out of 1 billion possible, are there 1 million willing to take the challenge? Out of the 1 million, is there one that doesn't know Christ? Are YOU willing to take the challenge?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
One For A million
September 1st will start my drive for One For One Million. My goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with One Million People. I am one person, but if I tell one person, that's two, if two tell two, that four. If enough people will pray and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this goal can be reached in as little as 21 days. I want stories of your faith, and why YOU choose to follow Jesus in your life. It is going to be a great journey. Starting September 1st.
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