By examining the spiritual history and God-ordained destiny of African American women, Rebecca Florence Osaigbovo helps us turn the tide of evil in our own lives and the lives of our families, cities and nations.
Let us imagine that Jesus walked among us today, really could you imagine! What lifestyle would He choose to live? Would He choose to live in splendor? Or Would Jesus exhibit simple, humble, loving servant like qualities (the Carpenter), as we know Him in our bible readings? Jesus fed the hungry, clothes the needy and was the vessel of truth. Jesus came as a vessel, chosen to set an example, to bring love, grace and redemption. Yet, Jesus has ascended and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus came to introduce Gods provision; Gods plan, not to forsaken anyone, all should receive the things that are needed for daily living. God made a plan to supply all of our needs. There is a provision to take care of all humankind on the earth. Through the servant-ship of chosen vessels, a plan of survival for humankinds has been put into place. God loves, shows compassion, and gives freely, as it is Gods plan that we honor the commandment to love thy neighbor as thyself. This is only one of the two most important commandments; the first commandment is to Love God with your whole heart (to have no god before Him), and the second is to love your neighbor as yourself. How does God desire that we give and share with our fellow man (neighbor)? God chose or gifted individuals with the abilities to manage substantial sums of money, and to discern the needs of others. To always give, lovingly and unconditionally, as God gives freely; desiring that as we will give freely. As we transform our lives to become more like Jesus, to give our time, talent, and resources as a part of the commitment to living in Christ. As we enter into the last days, the gift of giving will manifest, as we reach out to help families of believers and unbelievers. The last days will be a time where many will need God; spiritually, materially, physically and emotionally, and all needs should be met. As we give freely to unbelievers and believers; it will reveal Gods grace and love for all people. Humbly, all should aspire to be like Jesus, to reflect on Gods love for our fellow man and give, unconditionally? As the reference scripture reveals in Gods Word --- in Matthew 25: 45 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me. 44 They also will answer, Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you? 45 He will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these; you did not do for me.
One of God’s Chosen Vessels chronicles the last ten months of the life of Bill Mehr. From the diagnosis of lung cancer to the end of his extraordinary life, this book reflects Bill’s thoughts and emotions as he undergoes treatments, gains strength through the love and support from family and friends, and faces his own mortality.
In this exciting book, Lydecia shares a story about real life issues. There are countless men, women, boys and girls that are hurting, hopeless, hateful and hiding from real life issues that haves limited their own lives and productivity. But through this amazing story, Lydecia shows you how to make a comeback after experiencing your lowest low and your deepest deep. It teaches you how to overcome obstacles and live a purposeful, fulfilled and satisfied life. People of all walks of life have been waiting on this type of book for a long time, and the wait is worth every minute. It is destined to become a classic in the literature of the new paradigm of revealing and dealing with real life issues. Everyone that read this book will know for sure you are a chosen vessel full of purpose regardless of what you've been through. Lydecia A. Holmes is an anointed teacher, author, play writer and the founder of "Women Destined for Greatness" women's group which she ministers to hurting women. She has written several stage plays including, A Chosen Vessel, Up, Up and Away, I've Been Delivered and many more. Lydecia is the wife and partner of Dr. Richard D. Holmes, Sr., Pastor of Morning View Word Church in Chicago, Illinois. Lydecia and her husband have four children and resides in Illinois.
Chapter 1: The Vessel in The Potter: The Potter in The Vessel Chapter 2: The End of Man’s History Chapter 3: The Vessel Called: The New Man Chapter 4: The Vessel Set Free Chapter 5: Why Did God Permit the Entrance of Evil? Chapter 6: The New Man Chapter 7: The Vessel Emptied of Human Strength Chapter 8: The Purpose of God in the Vessel Chapter 9: God in the Vessel
Life on earth is a journey toward eternity. And how we live is paramount to our destiny. The pivotal moment of our journey began with a choice to receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, making our hearts His home. At that moment, the Holy Spirit took the reigns and changed our course. As we walk through life being led by God and transformed by the Spirit, we experience a series of movements by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit-Filled Journey: Experiencing God's Love is a companion for our journey. It invites God's people to spend an entire year unpacking, understanding, and being inspired by what it really means ... To be saved by grace and grace alone To be born of the Spirit To be God's child To be connected to other believers To be secured by the love of God Written by ministers and members of Apostolic Church of God, The Spirit-Filled Journey: Experiencing God's Love is the first in a devotional series designed to strengthen your walk with the Lord and deepen your faith in Him. Founded in 1921, the Apostolic Church of God is a mega church located in Chicago, Illinois. Its endeavor is to sustain a community of faith that moves the congregation forward in its relationship with Christ. "Apostolic," as it is fondly known, hails from the Pentecostal tradition, which believes in and embraces the active role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and in the church.
A story that celebrates family and friends, Chosen to Be a Vessel, by author Grace Knesek, offers a series of reflections and stories culled from throughout her lifetime. Written at different time periods, Knesek shows how Gods grace showered her amid valleys and joyous mountaintops. It tells how she acquired her faith and trust in Jesus Christ when faced with troubling circumstances by communicating the feeling of her heart filled with joy. Ranging from memories of her youth on the farm to spending time with her grandchildren, this memoir presents insight into a Christian womans world. Wise, gentle, and positive, Chosen to Be a Vessel, includes a compilation of books, scrapbooks, family, pictures, special quotes, and recipes gathered from one womans sometimes-challenging life. In this recollection, Knesek has created a lasting gift for the present and future generations of her friends and family.
Meeting Lori Bakker today-a young woman with a bright, outgoing personality, you could hardly imagine her as a teenager living a life of flagrant sexual promiscuity and drug abuse. Nor would you picture her as having had five abortions before she was twenty-one. More Than I Could Ever Ask tugs at the heartstrings of women and men. Lori's story is one of forgiveness-finding forgiveness from God, learning to forgive the men who hurt her, and most of all, discovering inner peace. Her story also shows the power of love and faithfulness. After she was single and celibate for nearly nine years, Lori met and fell in love with a man she had known only by reputation-Jim Bakker. Today Lori and Jim-two broken lives brought together by God as one-have been restored and are busy helping restore others to spiritual and emotional wholeness.