Meeting God In The Everyday Moments

Week of April 13, 2025
“And Jesus…drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats
of those who sold pigeons (Matthew 21:12).
    It was an unheard-of scandal! This young rabbi who yesterday had the whole city in a patriotic uproar today stormed into the very temple precinct itself and created chaos. Doves flapping, men shouting, women scrabbling after the rolling coins. This fellow from Galilee, once again stirring up trouble!
    But stirring-up is always what happens when Jesus enters the scene. Holy Monday has its parallel in our individual journey of faith. He comes, and priorities are overturned, assumptions swept aside. The first thing He did on
entering Jerusalem is the first thing He does on entering a life: He goes straight to the temple, to the place where we worship, and cleans out whatever is not
part of God’s design.
    The process is called by many names: sanctification, amendment of life, getting right with God, but the meaning is the same. The recognition that with Jesus in charge, many things we used to do, say, want, are no longer okay. It’s such a common pattern that we’ve come to expect it.
    And then there’s the danger in the Holy Monday experience. We think we know what things He wants to get rid of. When my mother was growing up, the list included wearing makeup, reading novels, and riding a bicycle on
Sunday. Each group, each era, has its own expectations.
    But the hallmark of that Holy Monday in Jerusalem was surprise. Jesus knew what stood between people in those days and God. “Astonished” is how Mark describes people’s reactions to that original cleansing, and astonished is how we feel when God’s housecleaning, not the one we envisaged, gets underway within us. Prejudice. Old hurts. A sense of inferiority. Whatever
blocks our relationships with Him, out it must go.
    “What are you doing!” we cry when the Cleanser strides in.
“I’m making myself a temple,” He replies.
Elizabeth Sherrill
Guideposts

         Framework 2025
Fulfill                           New Anointing
Transformation           Great Things
Trust                            Miraculous
Believe                     Power and Glory
Freshness                    Greatest Truth
Newness                      Right Place
                       Open Eyes
We did it! We followed the instructions and have completed our
framework. The stage has been set for God’s might and His power to
work in our lives. Our expectancy is high for God to do the miraculous
in every area of our lives – our families, our finances, our health, our
walk with Him. We can’t leave behind what we have learned since the beginning of 2025; it is up to us to build upon it.

    Planting Seeds for Harvest
    Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace
kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and
righteousness looks down from heaven. The Lord will indeed
give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.
Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his
steps (Psalm 85:10-13).
    Most of us are not farmers and choose to leave that task to the
professionals. We would much rather pick up some fresh produce from the grocery store or fruit stand, take it home to cook, and enjoy the fruits of the professional’s labor.
    But when it comes to spiritual matters, all of us can possess what it takes to produce a harvest. The verses above list some of the characteristics we need to reap what God has designed for us:
    • Love and faithfulness meet. We must diligently take care of the ground where we planted our seed with love.
    • Righteousness and peace kiss. God wants us to live a peaceful life in our community based on His righteousness.
    • Faithfulness springs forth from the earth; this natural phenomenon
    • is part of the equation that requires us to plant in the correct location.
    The greatest news is we are not alone; God is helping us all the way to our harvest!
    • Righteousness looks down from heaven. Can you imagine God looking down on your harvest field with pleasure and a nod of approval? That will encourage you to keep planting and growing!
    • The Lord will indeed give what is good. Be assured that God always wants what is best for you.
    • Land will yield its harvest; this natural phenomenon occurs after we follow the instructions.
    • He sends righteousness before us and prepares the way. God will
always prepare us for our tasks.
Can we do this? Yes, we can! Follow the plan with great expectation!
                                              mdz

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Weeks of May 18 2025

Let’s examine planting and harvesting from a natural perspective. I am not great
with flowers and plants, and certainly not so with crops or anything intended for human consumption. Some of you are talented in this area, so you probably already know what I just learned as I researched this subject.
   There are five basic stages in the process of harvesting a crop.
• Seeding – Timing is critical if you want to reap the most bountiful harvest. A week or two too early or too late can make a big difference. Professional farmers collect soil samples and ensure the soil is properly fertilized so that the
seeds will germinate, take root, and start to grow.
• Growing - While the crops are growing, farmers still have plenty• Harvest – Late summer into fall is usually the time when crops are ready to be harvested. For many
crops, farmers will use a combine to easily pick and separate their crops from the stalk. However, certain plants require handpicking and take much more time to harvest. Spiritual harvests are the same. Some require time-consuming, delicate care. But the reward is priceless!
• Post Harvest Storage and Sustainability – Proper storage conditions help maintain freshness. Harvesting practices should be sustainable for long-term food security. In the spiritual, we must keep fresh what we
have learned and harvested.
   Consider the natural processes of planting, growing, and harvesting, and apply them to the spiritual harvests you desire to reap.
                                           mdz 

Week of June 8, 2025

Acts 2:14-21; 36-39
  14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain
this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken
by the prophet Joel: 17

‘In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21 And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.’                                          36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both
Lord and Messiah.”                           37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”      38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit.                                            39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our
God will call.”

then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are
few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38
    Spiritual harvest is the process of reaping the benefits of spiritual growth. When we grow spiritually, we become more connected to God and to others, and we experience greater joy, peace, and love. Spiritual harvest is not something that happens overnight; it is a lifelong process of growth and development.
   There are many different types of spiritual harvest that we can experience. Some of the most common include:
  • Inner peace: As we grow spiritually, we become more at peace with ourselves and with the world around us. We learn to accept ourselves for who we are, and we find peace in the midst of chaos.
   • Joy: Spiritual growth brings us joy. When we are connected to God and to others, we experience a deep sense of joy that cannot be found anywhere else.
   • Love: Spiritual growth deepens our love for God and for others. We become more compassionate and understanding, and we are able to love others unconditionally.
   • Wisdom: As we grow spiritually, we gain wisdom. We learn from our experiences and from the experiences of others, and we come to understand the world around us in a deeper way.
   • Purpose: Spiritual growth gives us a sense of purpose. We know that we are here for a reason, and we are able to use our gifts and talents to make a difference in the world.                                       Spiritual harvest is important for a number of reasons. First, it helps us to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. When we are connected to God and to others, we experience greater joy, peace, and love. We also have a greater sense of purpose, and we are able to use our gifts and talents to make a difference in the world.

Second, spiritual harvest helps us to cope with the challenges of life. When we face difficult times, our faith can give us strength and hope. We know that we are not alone, and that God is with us through it all.
   Finally, spiritual harvest helps us to prepare for eternity. When we die, we will not be judged on our material possessions or our accomplishments. We will be judged on our love for God and for others. Spiritual harvest
helps us to grow in love, so that we can be ready to meet God face to face.                    Arthur Cook