I saw that posted on Facebook and I thought I’ll use it for this Pastor’s Note. Indeed, when our kids are small they looked to us as heroes – until they grow up and realized that we’re just men. But that’s okay…even “superheroes” have weaknesses and faults. And oh! How wonderful it is too that you are your daughter’s first love (the human side)! I trust dear Fathers that we ultimately will lead them to THE FIRST LOVE, Jesus Christ!

But how does a hero look like in the eyes of God?  Hebrews 11 provides us with a list of some of God’s past heroes. They were ordinary people who were used by God. Every dad can be one of God’s heroes. But what does it take to be a true hero, a Christian hero? You see, a Christian hero is not some superman, endowed with a myriad of abilities and talents. It is an individual who is willing to believe God’s Word, commit himself to God’s Will, and devote himself to God’s Work.

Belief in God’s Word – Today, many looked up to sport stars and athletes, movie stars and musicians as heroes. They are seen, as heroes because in many ways they do things that most of us can’t. But God’s heroes, the heroes of the Bible, were not men and women of extraordinary ability or talent but men and women of extraordinary faith. Every individual listed in Hebrews 11 took God at His Word. From Abraham to Moses to Joseph, etc…

Commitment to God’s Will – (Read Hebrews 11:13-16Hebrews 11:13-16
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13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. in faith: Gr. according to faith ¹⁴ For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. ¹⁵ And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. ¹⁶ But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.  

WP-Bible plugin). “It does not take great men to do great things; it only takes consecrated men.” (Phillips Brooks). Who is a hero? He who conquers his will and surrenders to God’s will! Jesus, our greatest and ultimate hero exemplified it when at the Garden He prayed, “Not My will but Your will be done!” (Matthew 26:39Matthew 26:39
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39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.  

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The Holy Spirit chooses the nobodies of the church and makes them somebody when they are committed to God’s will in their lives. The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire for God. We are to be consecrated not to Christian work, but to the will of God, to be and to do whatever He requires.

”Give me a hundred men who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and I will shake the world. I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen; and such alone will overthrow the kingdom of Satan and build up the kingdom of God on earth”. (James S. Hewett)

Devoted to God’s Work – Heroism is faith transformed into action. The ordinary man is involved in action. The hero acts. An immense difference. Matthew 23:11Matthew 23:11
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11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.  

WP-Bible plugin “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”  There is a Norwegian Proverb that says’ A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer.” In Christ’s service, the heroes are those who work until Christ says it’s time to stop. So beloved, here are the true heroes – those who Believe in God’s Word, Committed to God’s will and Devoted to God’s Work.

A BLESSED FATHER’S DAY TO ALL DADS! MAY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE POWER OF HIS SPIRIT ENABLE US TO BE THE FATHER GOD INTENDS US TO BE…FOR THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORY!

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Thank you CHURCH for praying and supporting our Thailand Missions 2012!  THAILAND MISSION 2012 NIGHT OF TESTIMONY is on July 1, 2012, 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to come and listen to what the Lord has done thru the team.

For those who ordered MISSIONS T-SHIRTS, please claim it at the back after the service.

Last Sunday we started to implement our Drop-Off area for the Handicap and the Elderly  in front of the church. If anyone still wishes to avail of this service, please sign up at the back. We have volunteers who will be assisting and giving instructions.

New time slot for HOPE FOR YOU RADIO at DYSR Killer Bee 95.1 FM — every Wednesday at 9:00 pm till 10:00l 10:00
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