Pastor Homer Morris
Wisdoms: If the Lord is pleased with nus, he will lead us into that lnd flowing
with milk and honey, and will give it to us> Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will swallow them up.
GET A VISION OF THE NEW YEAR!
Everything I have accomplished, or ever will achieve as a minister is a result of God’s calling on my life, when i was 17 years old. There have been stagnant places in my life in whichGod’s purpose was impaired for particular tasks. What
is it in our lives that keeps us from completing God’s perfect will for us? Is it our careers? Is it particular relationships? Is God’s Church suffering because we’ve lost our vision? Someone once asked Helen Keller what could possibly be worst than blindness. She responded, “To have sight, but no vision.” God wants us to see ourselves according to his future plans for us. In the story of Gideon, God called him a mighty man of valor.{ Judges 6:12},NKJV. How could this be ? Gideon as he was in his present condition. He was speaking of the mighty warrior this Old testament character would become. Mant f us are frustrated because we are unable to see past our circumstances and discern the call of God. How do we obtain vision? My vision was given to me in a time of meditation and deep worship. I was communing with God when my destiny un folded before me. Through a relationship with God, we gain spiritual insight that far exceeds anything we can see with natural eyes. The moment we begin to prepare for vision, we serve notice that we are sserious. When we’re prepared, we attract opportunity. People with vision have three things in common: They see the past as their teacher, they view the present as an opportunity and they refuse to face the future with fear. Our visions will become rewarding spiritual adventures. What are we waiting for?
Rev. Dr. Homer E Morris, Tuttle’s Grove Methodist Church
RIDING OUT THE STORM
Noah was the only man in his generation who walked with God in the midst of a wicked world, yet he faced it with peace. He was very strong, courageous man of character and faith. He could easily have been traumatized by the most violent worldwide catastrophe in history–a flood that destroyed every living thing on the face of the earth, except for those inside the ark.
But Noah wasn’t traumatized. Instead, he possessed a peace that passed all understanding; a peace that enabled him to keep his sanity in the midst of the storm. He possessed a peace that rested on his faith in God.
God did not forget Noah. Even though God was silent in Noah’s life for a time ,He delivered him and the ark’s other passengers when the time was right.
Faith that is based simply on what we want or feel is not genuine. Some people say they have lost their faith and hope. They have this sinking feeling that they have lost control, in regards to how things work out.
Noah’s hope was based on his faith in God’s promise to him –a promise that was fulfilled, a little over a year safter the flood began. Noah’s God is our God, and He has not changed. He will also deliver us.
Are we ready to trust with the faith of Noah? Are we prepared to ride out the storm?
Rev. Dr. Homer E. Morris, Senior Pastor