Several years ago I had the opportunity to hear the late Apostle Nathan Simmons. He was preaching at a COGIC convocation in Milwaukee, WI. What an annointed man of God. Some may not agree with the laying on of hands or believe in the baptism of the Holy Ghost. The bible tells us in Acts 5:15 that people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. When a person is consumed in the worship of God with the presence of the Holy Ghost, the transferance through touch is overwhelming. The Bible atests to the passing of an anointed persons shadow can trigger a movement of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 5:15) I thank God that I have been baptized in the Holy Ghost. My prayer nowadays is for God to give me a fresh anointing. This preacher passed away 6 or 7 years ago and he admonishes us today through his message to hold on inspite of the turmoil we have had in past 2 or 3 months. Let us continue to be in prayer for one another and remember, "there is nothing too hard for God."
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
"Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured."
No matter what the history of Valentine's Day make sure you take the time to tell the Lord just how much you love him. We know that he loved us so much to give us his only son. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved (John 3:16 -17) God bless you beloved friends. I love you and there is nothing you can do about it.
References retrieved February 1, 2009 from http://www.history.com/content/valentine/history-of-valentine-s-day
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured."
No matter what the history of Valentine's Day make sure you take the time to tell the Lord just how much you love him. We know that he loved us so much to give us his only son. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved (John 3:16 -17) God bless you beloved friends. I love you and there is nothing you can do about it.
References retrieved February 1, 2009 from http://www.history.com/content/valentine/history-of-valentine-s-day
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