What Is Your Vision #560

Surfing with Jesus Ministries

Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.

#56002092009

gene@SurfingwithJesus.com

What Is Your Vision?

Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish..."

In order for both nations and individuals to function well, people must know God's ways and keep his rules. In order to have a good vision we must focus on God and His ways.

Yesterday I ask my congregation about their vision for themselves and our church. I ask them to write it down and think about 10 years, 5 years, 3 years, and today.

Many people have dreams and many have a vision of just what this or that should be but few take the time to write down what they are going to do to fulfill that vision.

I ask each one to write down 5 things for both themselves and their church and then to write what they are willing to do to see their vision becomes a reality.

Perhaps it would be good for you to take time to do the same. You may be amazed at how many ideas you have and how little you are willing to do to fulfill them.

I laugh sometimes when people have a vision for so many things to be done but desire is for someone else to do it. Perhaps the ole saying “put your money where your mouth is” could apply here. In other words get alone with God and see what he wants YOU to do to fulfill the vision he gives you.

Proverbs 29:20? Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him?

We used to take $100.00 mission pledges each year and most families you could bank on them having bake sales, yard sales etc. to fulfill their vision. Then, we had one family that would be the first to jump up and pledge but you never counted on it because they never did the work necessary to complete their vision.

What is in your heart today, what visions do you have? Now, what are you willing to do to see these take place?

Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word. But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Do You Murmur and Complain?

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
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Do You Murmur and Complain?

Join me in the word. Exodus 17:1-7

1And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.

2Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, why chide ye with me? Wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?

3And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?

4And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, what shall I do unto this people? They be almost ready to stone me.

5And the LORD said unto Moses, go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.

6Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

7And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not?

It is easy to fall into the same spirit the children of Israel found themselves as they murmured to the man of God for leading them to unknown territory. Back in Egypt they had water, food, and shelter. How quickly they forgot the bondage God led them out of.

Do you need water today? Remember where God brought you from. Remember his promise to provide your every need. Remember that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Remember that our Lord promised he would never leave us nor forsake us.

So, what’s the problem? Kick yourself into gear, get up and open that door and let Jesus come in and flood your soul. He is, he lives, and he welcomes you to live by faith and receive all he has available for you. It will bring joy and contentment this world will not offer.

Oh, yes, it will take a load off the man of God that leads you. So give it all to Jesus and give you, your family, and friends a break.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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God and the Spider 558

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55801222009

Someone needs this one today so even though it’s been around I share it with you.

God and the Spider

During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific

island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he

had lost touch with his comrades.

Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction.

Scrambling for cover, he found his way up a high ridge to several small

caves in the rock. Quickly he crawled inside one of the caves. Although safe

for the moment, he realized that once the enemy soldiers looking for him

swept up the ridge, they would quickly search all the caves and he would

be killed.

As he waited, he prayed, Lord, if it be your will, please protect me.

Whatever your will though, I love you and trust you. Amen.

After praying, he lay quietly listening to the enemy begin to draw close.

He thought, well, I guess the Lord isn't going to help me out of this one.

Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave.

As he watched, listening to the enemy searching for him all the while, the

spider layered strand after strand of web across the opening of the cave.

Hah, he thought. What I need is a brick wall and what the Lord has sent

me is a spider web. God does have a sense of humor.

As the enemy drew closer he watched from the darkness of his hideout and

could see them searching one cave after another. As they came to his, he

got ready to make his last stand. To his amazement, however, after glancing

in the direction of his cave, they moved on. Suddenly, he realized that with

the spider web over the entrance, his cave looked as if no one had entered

for quite a while. Lord, forgive me, prayed the young man. I had forgotten

that in you a spider's web is stronger than a brick wall.

We all face times of great trouble. When we do, it is so easy to forget the

victories that God would work in our lives, sometimes in the most surprising

ways.

Remember: Whatever is happening in your life, with God, a mere spiders web

can become a brick wall of protection. Believe He is with you always and you

will see His great power and love for you. Have an awesome day, and know

that someone who thinks you're great has thought about you today!

~ author unknown ~

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Send prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
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Thank You for Your Notes and Prayers 557

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55701222009

Thank You for Your Notes and Prayers

What wonderful notes I received after my writing on “Dry Spell.” You guys are great. God’s love is so rich and to have many of you share with me was special indeed.

Thank you for allowing me in your home and thank you for yielding to God as you wrote and spoke uplifting words of life to me. That is what life in Christ is all about. I often share that when God lays someone on your heart take time right then to stop and pray for them.

Psalms 121:1-2 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth.”

I am so glad that I have friends to remind me that my help comes from the Lord. The Lord heard my cry and answered with you as you shared his word with me. There really is no secret what God can do.

Psalms 119:137,138,140,142 “Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that thou has commanded are righteous and very faithful…Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it…Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.”

Lord I testify of your faithfulness. Thank you for the purity of your word and thank you for your everlasting righteousness. I don’t know how anyone can go a day without uplifting your holy name. When I see the sun rise, the rain fall, the clouds in the sky or the dim fog I see God. God creates and he supplies all our needs to sustain us each day.

I close with Psalms 126:3 “The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Send prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.Blogspot.com/