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Issue No: 802 Published: 13 Mar 2017
DAVID AND KATHY ARE SHIFTING TO KENYA TO LIVE! Part 7
Six weeks ago, I said that my wife Kathy and myself were shifting to Webuye, in Western Kenya, to live on a long term basis, from mid-2017.FROM THE COMMUNITY TO THE WORLD
We are pleased to be able to announce this week, the launch of our new website AN EYE 4 AFRICA. Please take the time to have a look to see where the Lord has led us, and what He is leading us to do.
Our prayer is that you will be inspired, in 3 ways.....
1. IN WHAT THE LORD IS DOING ON THE COMPOUND IN WEBUYE: The website gives a comprehensive past, present and future overview of how the Lord is building His kingdom in this location. It is amazing how His ways are greater than ours! Kathy and I expected to answer the call to Webuye by renting a house in the area and working out what would happen from there. Instead, He has made available to us a 6 acre compound with amazing facilities to live in, along with David and Selina, whom He called us, 4 years ago, to work with.....
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,†declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)
Thank you Lord!
2. PARTICIPATION IN THE LORD'S WORK HERE: This work is not the work of the two David's, Selina and Kathy. It is God's work in which all are invited to participate, whether it be by praying, encouraging, visiting, and/or financial, as the Lord leads.
Imitating Christ’s Humility
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.(Philippians 2:1-2)
We invite you to be one in the Spirit with us as we proceed.
3. BE ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE YOUR GOD GIVEN VISIONS: God works in many different ways, so I don't want to be dogmatic here. But I do wish to share some of my experience and observations as I have traveled.
My experience has been that God will give you a heart for a general area or type of mission. Personally, in my worldwide travels over the years, I developed a special place in my heart for Africans, rather than say Europeans or Asians, or any other people group. God was preparing me, but had not called me yet to anything specific, in that regard. At the time His calling was to share the kingdom in the places I traveled to, while remaining located in New Zealand.
Then, 4 years ago, came the specific call to Webuye in Kenya. I have explained previously how that took the four years to come to fruition. As it was for Jesus, so it is for us.....
6 Therefore Jesus told them, “My time is not yet here; for you any time will do. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil. 8 You go to the festival. I am not going up to this festival, because my time has not yet fully come.†9 After he had said this, he stayed in Galilee.(John 7:6-9)
As it was for Jesus, so it is for us. We need to wait for His timing.
The matter of observation for me, particularly in poorer countries (financially - not in the Spirit) I have visited, is that nearly all pastors have a vision to build a big church building, an orphanage and a Bible school. While there are needs for these in the communities, I cannot accept that they are all God given visions. Rather are the pastors visions! Sadly, nearly every pastor wants a big church building, everywhere in the world it seems! But the kingdom of God is not found in a building.....
20 Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, 21 nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.†(within you KJV) (Luke:17:20-21)
There are other more cost, and people, effective ways. Rather than build orphanages, perhaps it is better to place orphans in homes in the community. And with Bible schools, teach in homes with small groups of students, relating one on one to each other.
But everybody wants buildings!
Treasures in Heaven
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. (Matthew 6:18-20)
Rather seek God for His specific task for you. Let Him open the doors, and when the call comes, be obedient to it. It may not come in a flash of lightening, but God will make the way for you, when it His calling. We simply need to be open and obedient when it comes.....
22 But Samuel replied:
“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel 15:22)
May the Lord's special presence be with you today as you seek HIS WILL for your life.
Continued next week.
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FROM THE WORD
THE WORDS OF JESUSMay we hear what the Lord is saying to us.
Jesus Calms the Storm (Matthew 8:23-7, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-5)
hen travelling to the other side of the lake.
“Let’s go across to the other side of the Sea.â€
When the storm came and the disciples woke Jesus.
“Be quiet! Be still.â€
“Why are you so frightened? Haven’t you learned to trust me?â€
There Heals a Demon-possessed Man (Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39)
Jesus talking to the evil spirits.
“What is your name?â€
Legion, meaning many. The man begs to go with Jesus.
“Go home to your own people, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how he has been merciful to you.â€
Healing the Sick Woman (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:24-34, Luke 8:42-8)
In a crowd.
“Who touched me?â€
“Someone touched me,†Jesus replied. “I know because power went out from me.â€
“Daughter, your trust has healed you, go in peace.â€
Healing Jairus’ Daughter (Matthew 9:23-6, Mark 5:35-43, Luke 8:49-56)
When Jarius was told his daughter was dead.
“Don’t be afraid, just trust in me.â€
When he got to the home of Jarius.
“Why are you making such a commotion with all this crying? The little girl isn’t dead, she’s just sleeping.â€
“Talitha koum,†(which means, “Little girl, get up!â€)
Healing Two Blind Men (Matthew 9:27-31)
In another place.
“Are you convinced that I’m able to do this?â€
“Because of your trust in me it will happen!â€
“Make sure nobody knows about this.â€
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9 BOOKS are now available on Amazon (Kindle)!The final one to be added is THE PURGING OF THE CHURCH. It is based on 11 bullet points David Wilkerson, noted author of 'The Cross and the Switchblade', published about changes needed in the church of today to prepare it for the return of Jesus.
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE PURGING OF THE CHURCH:A CHURCH WITHOUT SPOT OR WRINKLE, A PEOPLE WITH CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART, PREPARED AND WAITING FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS
The Lord led me to go back to a sermon/prophecy I received in a group mailing, and filed, some time ago. It is by David Wilkerson.
David was the Founding Pastor of Times Square Church in New York City. He was called to New York in 1958 to minister to gang members and drug addicts, as told in the best-selling book, The Cross and the Switchblade.
After the introduction, he gave 11 bullet points about THE GLORIOUS FUTURE JUST AHEAD. As the Lord leads, I will expand on these challenging but inspiring aspects.
New Testament Scriptures are taken from the FREE BIBLE MINISTRY (http://www.freebibleversion.org) And Old Testament quotations from the NIV.
Let us begin…..
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Join the many who have downloaded the 'The Words of Jesus'. I am sure you will be blessed by it, as I have been.One key element here is the setting out in chronological order (as far as it is possible to do so) our Lord's words drawn from all the Gospels, and the elimination of repetition between Gospels.
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
HEAVENLY TRUTHS GOD HAS SHOWN ME739. - 809. God has shown me that...
... to go down is to go up.
... He can do it better than me.
... to strive is to ensure failure.
... to rest in Him brings success.
... it is better to give in to Him the first time.
... I need to be broken before being restored.
... repentance benefits me even more than the one I have wronged.
... the nearer I get to Him, the further away I find I really am.
... fear of the Lord is positive, not negative.
... the more I fear Him, the more He loves me.
... the more I fear Him, the more I am prepared to change my life.
... the fear and love of Him are intertwined.
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LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
***Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused****** Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others. ***
439. DEVIL'S BEATITUDES
Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend an hour once a week with their fellow Christians in Church ~ they are my best workers.
Blessed are those who wait to be asked and expect to be thanked ~ I can use them in my business.
Blessed are those who are touchy. Soon they will stop going to church ~ verily, they shall be my missionaries.
Blessed are those who sow gossip and trouble ~ they are my beloved children.
Blessed are those who have no time to pray ~ for they MY prey.
Blessed are those who gossip ~ for they are my secret agents.
Blessed are you when you read this and think it has everything to do with other people, and nothing to do with you. ~ I've got room for YOU at my inn.
438. 7 REASONS WHY THE AVERAGE CHRISTIAN CANNOT PLAY BASEBALL
### Doesn't practice all week, but expects to start on game day.
### Gets upset when every ball that's hit doesn't come directly to him.
### Never swings at a pitch because, "This pitcher doesn't throw like the last pitcher. The game's just not the same since he left."
### Wants to run home before going to first base.
### Chatters in order to keep his own teammates from hitting the ball.
### Doesn't come to the game unless the coach personally calls him on the phone, each week, and invites him to show up.
### Worries the game will last so long, that the concession stand will be closed before it's over.
437. DIAL - A?
They have Dial-a-Prayer for atheists now. You can call up and it rings and rings but nobody answers.
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FACTS FOR FUN
LAST WEEKS QUESTION: What is a group of flamingos called?ANSWER:A pat. (Got that down pat!)
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: How many sweat glands do we have in our body?
SOME FUN FACTS 279. MANY MEANINGS
A 1999 survey of 25,500 standard English-language dictionary words found that 93 percent of them have been registered as .coms. (Becoming an Internet Dictionary?)
280. FAST FINGERED
In music, a ‘hemidemisemiquaver’ is a sixty-fourth note. (Can you really play a note that fast? Must be to a very slow beat!)
281. WEIGHING IN AT.....
Akebono, the Japanese sumo wrestler superstar from Hawaii, weighs 516 pounds. (Not so solid grunt!)
A WORD PUZZLE FOR YOU
Make another word from this word using all the letters.
UNSOILED
Answer at the end of A David Musing
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THE PARABLES
17: In the parable of the lamp, where is the candle to be set once it is lit?a. In a candlestick
b. In the hallway
c. Under a bushel
d. In the window
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Answer at the end of A DAVID MUSING
IF ONLY I'D THOUGHT OF IT!
"""OTHER'S SAYINGS TO ENLIGHTEN, AMUSE, OR BEMUSE"""MANY MORE MOST INTERESTING THOUGHTS
!!!!!!! By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.
!!!!!! Today is the Tomorrow you worried about Yesterday. Was it worth it?
!!!!! A rumour without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.
!!!! I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those censorious, self-righteous people around me.
!!! Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
!! A person is grown up not when they can take care of themselves, but when they can take care of others.
! Mankind is divided into two classes: those who earn their living by the sweat of their brow, and those who sell them handkerchiefs, cold drinks, and electric fans.
100'S MORE TO BE FOUND AT...
GREAT GROANERS
158. LIFE IN THE SLOW LANEA sloth named Herman is walking through the forest one day. A gang of snails approach him and beat him up. He is left at the bottom of a tree with several cuts and bruises.
Several hours later he gathers up enough strength to go to a local police station. Herman walks into the Sergeant's office. "What happened to you? the officer asks.
"A gang of snails beat me up," Herman replied.
"Can you describe what they looked like?"
"I don't know," the sloth says. "It all happened so fast."
157. YOUR JOB?
A career military man, who had retired as a corporal, was telling the younger men how he handled officers during his years of service...
"It didn't matter a hoot if he was a Major General, an Admiral, or the Commander-in-Chief. I met these guys every single day and always told them exactly where to get off!"
"Wow, you musta been something," the admiring young soldiers remarked. "What was your job in the service?"
He replied, "Elevator operator in the Pentagon..."
156. DEAR DAD
Dear Dad,
How i$ it going in $outh Florida? $ally and I ju$t $erved drink$ at Outback $teakhou$e. La$t night I propo$ed to $ally. We are getting married on $aturday.
From, $tuie $teven$on
Dear Stuie,
NO matter what you say, you're kNOwledge is more important than astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and techNOlogy. You kNOw Sally will love you NO matter what.
From, NOrman Stevenson.
155. NO CHANGE
The tourist wandered into a gourmet food shop in Beverly Hills. He picked out two apples and a pear.
"That will be $8.00," the storeowner said.
The tourist gave him a ten-dollar bill and walked away.
"Wait! Don't you want your change?"
"Forget it. I stepped on a grape on my way in."
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Pope Francis Willing to Allow Married Men to Become Priests Amid Clergy Shortage
CHRISTIAN POST REPORTERMar 10, 2017 | 1:13 PM
Pope Francis said Thursday that he's open to the idea of ordaining married men to serve as priests in remote areas suffering from priest shortages.
It was unclear Friday, however, what impact this discussion will have on the United States, which is also experiencing a shortage of priests.
In an interview published Thursday with Germany's Die Zeit, Francis said while removing the celibacy rule is not the answer to the Catholic Church's priest shortage, he was open to studying whether "viri probati" — or married men of proven faith — could be ordained.
"We must consider if viri probati is a possibility. Then we must determine what tasks they can perform, for example, in remote communities," he was quoted as saying.
The pontiff told the publication that a shortage of priests had become an "enormous problem," and noted that the first response must be prayer combined with a more intense focus on "working with young people who are seeking orientation."
The shortage, he said, weakens the Church "because a Church without the Eucharist doesn't have strength — the Church makes the Eucharist, but the Eucharist also makes the Church."
He further asked that the discussion on married priests be faced "fearlessly."
"Fears close doors, freedom opens them, and even when [the space for] liberty is small, it opens a window," he said.
According to ABC, the "viri probati" proposal has been around for decades, but it has drawn fresh attention in recent years due to Pope Francis' appreciation of the challenges facing the church in places like Brazil, a huge Catholic country with an acute shortage of priests.
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University highlights data that shows the Catholic Church has been increasingly turning to Africa and Asia to find priests to staff its parishes in the U.S., Europe and other parts of the world because it's now struggling to find native priests.
The Christian Post reached out the several Catholic archdioceses as well as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for comment on the discussion Friday and many were either not prepared to comment on the development or were unable to respond in time for this report.
Patricia Garcia, a lifelong Catholic and an administrative worker at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in New York City told CP Friday that she agrees with the pope's approach and noted that the shortage of priests was not just an issue for remote areas.
"I didn't even know this but I agree," said Garcia. "Working at a church and working regularly with the priest I see that we don't have as many priests. Especially this church, we only have one priest, the pastor.
"Things are not the same as they used to be. It's not that your beliefs change. It doesn't mean that my belief as a Catholic has changed. A lot of people are not doing like before [when] they would go into priesthood. There's a lot of churches and not that many priests to go around to service the area," she said.
"As long as they are married and they have all their sacraments. It's a good idea if you look at it with an open mind. But if you want to be stuck in the old ages, how it used to be, we can't be stuck there because that's not how we're living right now. Unfortunately, everything has changed. We can't have it every way we want it. We are moving on in trying to help each other as well," she added.
Francis said while he favors a celibate priesthood, celibacy technically can be up for discussion since it's a discipline of the Church, not a dogma.
Crux notes that most Catholic priests are expected to remain celibate, although Catholicism does include 23 Eastern churches in full communion with Rome whose clergy are allowed to marry.
There are also a few hundred former Protestant ministers in the U.S., who've entered the Catholic Church as married men and permitted to remain married after being ordained as Catholic priests.
Responding to other questions in his most recent interview, the pontiff said he was also concerned about the rise of populism in the West and called it "evil."
"Populism is evil and ends badly, as the past century has shown," he said, arguing that it is a means of "using the people" by offering them a messiah.
SOURCE: http://www.christianpost.com
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WAXING LYRICAL
My mind when having to write an article for my PGIM newsletterBLANK
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Um...
Ah...
Go...
No...
Um,ah,go,no...
A light!
At night!
No way!
It's day!
Next week,
Then I'll speak.
Surely will.
Peace is still.
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A DAVID MUSING
COMPUTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mine stopped dead this week, so I reincarnated it with a new power pack. Sadly the extra power affected something else, so it has finally gone to computer heaven (I hope!).
Then came the challenge of setting myself up on Kathy's laptop, while I wait to acquire a new (reconditioned second hand) one. New skills acquired, which will be promptly lost if I dont (hopefully) have to use them again any time in the near future! Memory! What was that? Certainly out of my comfort zone!
Adding a second screen, to allow me to more easily cut and paste was another challenge overcome. In the end I was quite proud of what I had managed to do in a world into which I dont normally venture! LOL!
Now I just have to set up the printer, but that is something Ican do.
Change, change, change! Getting outside of our comfort zone! Something God is calling us to all of the time - but we all too often ignore Him!
Kathy and I certainly our going to experience radical change when we move to Kenya. May God see us through.
You can check us out at where we are going and what we will be doing at AN EYE 4 AFRICA.
How about God inspired change in your life?
Until next week.......
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD.
His servant and yours
David Tait
Today's 'Word Puzzle' Answer: DELUSION
TODAY'S 'BIBLE QUESTION' ANSWER: a. In a candlestick (Matthew 5:15)
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