FIVE MEANINGS OF EASTER (Mission Possible-Eternal Life)

FIVE MEANINGS OF EASTER, IN THE NEXT WEEK I WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE FIVE MEANINGS OF EASTER.

To most people Easter is, a time to get dressed to go to church. its a time for some to go on  Easter egg hunts, for others it something  that the Christians celebrate, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its not like most people havent heard multiple sermons on this topic. 

Why is it that most people yawn and become bored with the most earth shattering in human history? The story of Godman who became human to accomplish a mission set forth by his Heavenly Father. How can this be?  The Lord of the Universe came down on a mission to forever set us free, and WE YAWN AND REACH FOR THE REMOTE!!



FIRST CENTURY CHRISTIANS TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN BECAUSE THEY HAD A REASON TO BELIEVE. IN THE GOSPELS THERE WAS A RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD, OT SAINTS WALKED INTO JERUSALEM AND SPREAD THE NEWS!!

TALK ABOUT A TOWN IN A UPROAR!

Man would I  like to have read the Jerusalem Post that day!

THE FIRST MEANING THAT I WANT TO BROACH IS   JESUS CONQUERED DEATH AND SIN, HE MADE ETERNAL LIFE A REALITY! THIS IS NOT ALL THERE IS.. THERE IS SOMETHING MORE. IF THIS WERE ALL THERE IS, THAN BEHAVING IN A TOTALLY SELFISH WAY WOULD BE UNDERSTANDABLE.  After all, there wouldnt be a judgement day!  Because He arose from the dead on the third day as He had prophesied, dozens of implications rain forth for all believers.

Today we have been become disconnected from our faith, it is a mental rote exercise, rather than a living breathing dynamic reality!

He gave us the power to live the Christian life!

He gave us a reason to live beyond the mundanery of everyday life.

There is a reason for all our struggles as we will soon find out!

Paul said it best. "And if Christ be not risen, then we are of all men most miserable!"

Our suffering has a nobility to it because Christ bore our sins and suffered setting a pattern for us.

We can overcome, We are overcomers by the blood of the Lamb!

Hebrews 4:15 tell us that we have VIP access to God.. we can come boldly before God for grace to help in time of need!

Harry Houdini once though he could conquer death and the masses gathered... no cigar. It didnt happen, Harry is still in the grave.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houdini

Harry was beset with mediums and charlattans that were constantly trying to vie for  the spotlight. It was said he wanted  to believe in the spirit world, but the chicanery of these spiritualist made him want to  expose them, which he often did.

Harry decided to tell his wife to contact him after death. He wanted to prove or disprove that LIFE AFTER DEATH  was possible.  Unfortunately he wasnt able to prove anything because he is still dead. No contacts were ever made.  He couldnt conquer death, but Christ did!  There is a grave for every leader, religious leader, and potentate, but not one for the Son of God.

The grand meaning for us, is that we have a divine purpose to fulfill, a BROADER PURPOSE AND A SPECIFIC PURPOSE.  

  Revel in the fact of our Risen Saviour!  Stay tuned for the next release:

He is not here for He is risen as He said.!!!

Read  I Co 15 for further insight.   Our second meaning of Easter is the fact that we can be Overcomers..  Stay tuned!

Take FIve

The wisdom of Solomon is legendary.. He was  as we say,   WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME! One day two women came to him  to settle a dispute over who owned a newborn infant..  Conventional wisdom would have destroyed child,because one might never have guessed whose child it was, (they had no DNA testing..back then. Solomon knew the power of human emotion and the maternal instinct. When he called for the execution of the child..the real mother came forward, and sought for life of the child, even if it were given to another!

I  have started a project that has always fascinated me, GUIDING PRINCIPLES. A  QUICK DEVOTIONAL THAT NO ONLY GIVES A PROVERB A  DAY, BUT ALSO SHARES A QUICK ON THE GO TIP OR PRINCIPLE TO USE FOR THE DAY ( OR IN ALL OF LIFE)

Today we are awash in information, and the internet keeps multiplying it every day!  The Bible gives us time tested and generational truth that will outlast all generations.. these insights are by no means new, but perhaps I can give  them a slightly different angle, if not humorous angle!  I hope they are a blessing to you. I will write a few, but the bulk of my writings will result in my work and podcast which  I hope to turn out later this year. Stay tune!

Proverbs 19:11  "A persons wisdom yields patience,but it is one's glory to overlook an offense"

Wow theres that word again Patience! Who wants it? after all everybody seems in a hurry!  Get to the bottom line before I lose patience and get there first! Right here couched in this verse is one of wisdom's greatest secrets.

* the more wise a person is the more patient he becomes.

* while many stew and hold grudges, being bitter over the hurts of  the past or present.. it is very good to overlook an offense!

            * that crazy driver that leered at you and cut you off

            * that lunatic at work that drove you up a wall

             * rude and inconsiderate people are everywhere, It doesnt mean you
               have to lose it!

The Bible also says that "Anger rests in the bosom of fools"   A fool uttereth all his mind but a wise man keepeth his tongue.."  so forth and so on.. I think you get the point here.. Take five is a very good piece of advice.  Because if you didnt notice, it isnt hard to lets someonelse ruin your day!

So and so tells you off or a jerk stirs your emotions and before you know it, you are already to blow a gasket. A day that was once promising is now starting to turn a totally different hue!

Guiding Principle:  Take  five and learn patience..Pick your battles wisely and dont fester over real or perceived hurts..Its a much better use of your time and limited energy!

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EVERY SPRING THERE IS A ANNUATE RITE, THE RITE OF THE FOOTBALL gods.. The most extensive evaluation of talent on the planet is underway in Indianapolis.  Players are weighed measured and tested in every way imaginable.  Even psychological tests are given to determine a players response to stress and pressure. Why?

BIG MONEY. EACH PLAYER THAT IS DRAFTED IS GOING TO MAKE A NICE SIX FIGURE INCOME, MOST IN THE MID TO HIGH SIX FIGURE INCOME, AND THE TOP FEW FRANCHISE PLAYERS WILL COMMAND ONES WELL INTO THE SEVEN  FIGURES OR MORE.

Competition is brutal and the stakes  are high, but did you know that there is an even higher game, with much higher stakes.. but you wouldnt know it by the way most Christians act!!??

God is looking for leaders, people with vision and the willingness to obey the leading of the Lord.  The hearts and minds of the masses are at stake, and their eternal destiny is the prize. Leaders that are willing to stand up unashamed for the cause of Christ are few and far between. Most people would rather be comfortable in their lives than be stretched  IN A CAUSE MUCH GREATER THAN THEIR OWN!

Ezekiel 22:30 says that  "God is looking for a man to stand in the gap" so God wouldnt have to destroy their land.  God is looking for leaders and brave fearless souls to proclaim the good message of the gospel!

No you wont earn a seven figure paycheck, but you will earn a much greater reward,  here and in heaven. The assurance that you are enrolled in a cause FAR GREATER THAN YOURSELF. A cause that will outlast you.. and one that you will see one day in heaven. We are in the people business, the business of bringing people to the Saviour!

Daniel says " They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firnament, and those that turn many to righteoussnes as the stars forever and ever.'  Daniel 12:3

The Ants Mighty Message

I once watched a documentary on ants and their amazing ability to build and rebuild underground. Ants are tireless workers: all you have to do is to knock  a ant hill over and you will see the worker ants rush out and get to work! 


* they can push or carry two or three times their weight

* they work from dawn to dusk without complaint

*they have a unselfish committment to the welfare of their community.. you dont see Mr Ant going on STRIKE because the conditions are too bad.

*can construct ant hills and towers several thousand feet high (in their perspective)

* there are different ants for different roles, there is the queen ant which produces new life, the soldier ant which chases away intruders,  the worker which carries on the dirty work of rthe colony.

*they can survive in almost any weather, for they tunnel underground

* they store away food as Solomon said in preparation for the hard times.  A saving principle can be found here as Joseph did during the seven years of famine, Life has its bust and boom cycles, the wise person will set aside accordingly.    You certainly dont see the ant spend all his substance and then go wander around during lean times, wondering where his next meal is coming from!

Hmm from a very humble creature we find multiple lessons, we can learn.  In a society hell bent on entertaining itself 24/7, we learn a better way. Work, is honorable and noble no matter what it is.

The Bible says in Col 3:23  "Whatsoever you do do all to the glory of God"  God sanctified work back in Gen 3 and set it up as a way to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Its interesting when we people feel tired and miserable (unless theyre sleep deprived) working helps to lift you spirits. Work no matter what it is God smiles upon it...  Yet today it seems that people will to go to great lengths to avoid it.

What I wanted to stress was the concept of teamwork. Ants are the ultimate teamplayers. One ant  cant do much, but the whole colony, thats a different story. God has set up the church and community to help people to synergize their efforts.

Somebody once sagely observed that "There is no limit to what can be done, if no one cares who gets the credit"   My Dad ince told me that the best therapy  in the world is work. Sitting around talking about your problems can be depressing, tackling your problems by working is the best therapy going!

Look to the ant.. consider her ways and be wise.

Create the State you Want! Intro to Anchoring

Have you ever tried to talk to someone and they almost forgot what you said right away?  Do you find yourself stuck in states that are unproductive and cant produce that "flow state? "

How about Monday morning or a weather change  that gets you down? How about a stressful day that things keep piling on top of you and you want to scream!!  Have you ever spoken in front of a group and wanted to be memorable  no matter what age group you are speaking to?

Does this sounds like a pipe dream to you? Actually its not.. NLP has been around since the 60's but it has been made popular namely by a guy named TonyRobbins. Now before you criticize him for the New Age thinking and the fire walks he does, you might want to check out why he is able to achieve outstanding results and breakthroughs for people, celebrities, and companies.

Why would I want to learn anchoring? .. and by that mean a basic working definition of it and how it might benefit you. I dont pretend to have a certification or to have experience in this field, but I do know that this is a proven change technology, that all open minded people investigate.  Lets start out with a basic working  concept of anchoring.

Basic anchoring involves in essence, the elicitation of a strong congruent experience of a desired state, whilst using some notable stimulus (touch, word, sight) at the time this is most fully realized. In many cases, repetition of the stimulus will re associate and restore the experience of the state.

Whether we know it or not we see anchoring going on a basic level all the time, just check out the commericals on TV or adv print,. Remember the Bud Lite commericals, many regardless of their preference for beer can still remember a couple because of  BL effective ad campaigns,. Why do you think they stick in your mind so well? Do you remember the BL frog commercial?  Two frogs were  carrying on a  conversation, I dont remember the conversation but I do remember the commercial from years ago. We all laughed at it. but anchoring was a big part of that. Bl fused a memorable figure a cute frog with funny dialogue and wa la it stuck in your mind.  Every wonder why you remember a certain song? its because you associate images or memories good or bad when you think of the song.

Anchoring helps to create a desire state of  mind, and implant that in your mind.  For example Robbins uses a fist to summon up the state of strong emotions..if you want to experience a rush of strong positive emotions, or a productive state when giving a presentation.. then you need to learn how to use your mind.

People are moved most by strong images and if you can create a strong image in their minds before giving a presentation, youll be able to create a strong finish.

Ie..if you were doing a fund raiser and wanted to access people emotions, you would need to create a strong image.. World Hunger in peoples minds.. and walk them through the emotions of being there, touch taste smell hear etc, to tie them into that in their minds.

If I was talking to a sports banquet I might use a  Fourth and Goal or Ninth inning two outs analogy to summon up the importance of my talk. I would put people in tha  picture to elicit the emotional response that I want. Just facts isnt going to cut it!   

Hollywood is a  master of anchoring..they have a hook and then a image to reel you in, and then youre off in a sensory trip to movie land. Each movie that comes out has a  trailer and its not just to give you a preview of the movie,, its also to test the market to see how  many clicks they get.

For example  Titanic or Jurassic Park or your favorite romantic or action movie all have specfic anchors that plave an indelible impression in your mind.

Assignment: Go to your movie collection and see if you can pull out those anchors that made your favorite movie(s) riveting.  This is a new area of development for me and there is so much to learn, however learning this concept and NLP in general cannot help but improve not only your life but your effectiveness as a working professional or even in full time Christian service.

Good followup link, lots of stuff here.  We can cover this as you wish, or as I attain the necesary certification to understand it.  Anchors away!!

http://www.nlpworld.co.uk/glossary/a/anchoring

Whether its the Monday morning blues or handling nervousness before a preformance, we have to power to change our minds and our experiences through RESOURCEFUL STATES.

 

As a mind thinketh in his heart so is he!

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