The Wake Up Call

The Wake Up Call

Ephesians 5:14 NIV
14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Mark 5:21-24 NIV
21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” 24 So Jesus went with him. A large crowd followed and pressed around him.

Mark 5:35-43 NIV
35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” 37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. 38 When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. 39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. 41 He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” ). 42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. 43 He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.

To be a spiritual wake up call, find your CRY

Mark 5:22-23 NIV
22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.”

“Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers.” ― J. SidlowBaxter

To be a spiritual wake up call, find your confidence

Mark 5:23 NIV
23 He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.”

Mark 5:35-36 NIV
35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

To be a spiritual wake up call, find your clearance

Mark 5:39-40 NIV
39 He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was.

The story of Christ’s power to free form sin is best told by those who have been SET FREE!!

2 Corinthians 5:19-20 NIV
19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

To be a spiritual wake up call, find your contact

Mark 5:41-42 NIV
41 He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” ). 42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished.

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Abusing House Rules Part 2

Abusing House Rules Part 2

Ephesians 4:29-32 NIV
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Physical and verbal rage – temper tantrum of the soul

A. Name-calling
B. Yelling
C. Shaming you
D. Blaming you
E. Hurtful jokes
F. Condescending looks
G. Dismissing your abilities
H. Verbal neglect

Revelation 21:4 NIV
4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Dads: our daughters may marry someone that treats them the
same way you treated your wife.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse brings shame, fear, and emotional manipulation.

Isaiah 61:7 NLT
7 Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.

Let me shout it out loud: you were not and are not to blame!!

2 Samuel 13:4, 2 Samuel 13:11-15 NLT
4 One day Jonadab said to Amnon, “What’s the trouble? Why should the son of a king look so dejected morning after morning?” So Amnon told him, “I am in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.” 11 But as she was feeding him, he grabbed her and demanded, “Come to bed with me, my darling sister.” 12 “No, my brother!” she cried. “Don’t be foolish! Don’t do this to me! Such wicked things aren’t done in Israel. 13 Where could I go in my shame? And you would be called one of the greatest fools in Israel. Please, just speak to the king about it, and he will let you marry me.” 14 But Amnon wouldn’t listen to her, and since he was stronger than she was, he raped her. 15 Then suddenly Amnon’s love turned to hate, and he hated her even more than he had loved her. “Get out of here!” he snarled at her.

Let’s defeat the devil by giving God our pain and letting Him turn it into gain.

Abusing House Rules pt.1

Abusing House Rules pt.1

Ephesians 4:32 NKJV
32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the
damage no longer controls our lives.

James 3:16 NKJV
16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

Self-seeking – lack of empathy for others; lack of any consideration of others

Ten signs of domestic violence and abuse:
Does your partner ever:
1. make you feel worthless?
2. accuse you of cheating or being disloyal?
3. hurt you by hitting, choking, or kicking you? (these are crimes)
4. intimidate and threaten to hurt you or someone you love?
5. threaten to hurt themselves if they don’t get what they want?
6. try to control what you do and who you see?
7. isolate you?
8. pressure or force you into unwanted intimacy?
9. control your access to money?
10. Stalk you, including calling you constantly or following you?

We want you to know:
1. you’re not alone
2. you’re not to blame
3. you do not deserve to be treated this way
4. you can get help

Colossians 2:10 NKJV
10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Greek: complete – you are in Him, having been completely filled full

I Peter 3:7 NKJV
7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

This is why a loving, caring, forgiving family is so vital to mental, emotional, and physical health.

1. Acknowledgment
2. Appreciation
3. Acceptance

Do you love yourself, or do you hate or dislike yourself? Do you put yourself down or call yourself names?

1. Distorted thoughts Being controlled and hurt is traumatizing and leads to confusion doubts and even self blame.
2. Damaged self-worth Your spouse makes you feel worthless.
3. Fear Attempting to leave an abuser can be dangerous.
4. Wanting to be a savior Desiring to help and love their partners with the hope that they can change them.
5. Family expectations I watched my dad beat my mom. Then I found someone just like dad.
6. Religious Pressure My parents said I should stay with him and make it work.
7. Financial constraints
8. Isolation Our spouse has separated us from our family and friends
through manipulation

House Rules Week 2

House Rules Week 2

Not all storms come to disrupt your life; some come to clear your path.

House Rule #1:

Submit to God

James 4:7 NKJV
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Too many have been taught to question authority.
Instead, we should’ve been taught to ask who is in authority.

Proverbs 3:6 NKJV
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

House Rule #2

Let the words of your mouth be a fountain of blessings.

Ephesians 4:32 NKJV
32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Don’t yell at your kids before they go to bed and expect them to sleep well.

Don’t yell at your kids in the morning right after they wake up before school and expect them to have a good day.

You set the tone for your children. You set the tone for your voice, which they will always hear in their heads. You become their inner voice. Don’t be their inner critic. Let’s raise kids who don’t need therapy to heal from their childhoods.

Speak life. Speak love. Speak bravery and kindness and hope. Speak wisdom and truth. But, most of all, listen to your children. Be their safety net. Be their home.

Colossians 3:18-21 NKJV
18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

Husbands are commanded to obey three rules in this scripture:
1. Love your wives.
2. Don’t be bitter toward them.
3. Don’t provoke your children.

Children, you only have one rule: Obey

Wives, you only have one rule: Submit

Ephesians 6:1-4 NKJV
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” 4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

Here, children have two rules:
1. obey
2. honor

Fathers, you have 2 rules here:
1. do not provoke your children.
2. train them up in the admonition of the Lord

Paul may be emphasizing two problems: wives not submitting and men provoking

Proverbs 30:17 NKJV
17 The eye that mocks his father, And scorns obedience to his mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out, And the young eagles will eat it.

Psalms 133:1 NKJV
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Verse 3: For there the Lord commands a blessing. Life forever more. God commands a blessing in unity.

If unity brings a blessing, disunity brings a curse.

House Rule #3

Die to self

James 3:16 NKJV
16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

House Rule #4

Parents, make the kids feel secure.

House Rule #5

Your most serious task is to see them know and follow Christ.