Pondering Points
I just had a great meeting with a member here at CHBC named Brian Thorne. He is a passionate follower of Christ who is a co-worker in the gospel with us. He has a ministry called “Pondering Points.” He writes these short and powerful devotions and then emails them out to people. It is a great way to minister to people. I want to post his most recent entry and also to let you know that we will be forwarding these Pondering Points to you very frequently. It is just another way to stir you up to love and good deeds. Enjoy!
THIS WEEKS PONDERING POINT
A pondering point is a short story or quote that helps you focus on a great point to ponder through your week….
Today I learned an awesome fact about revolutionary times warfare that I wanted to share. In the early days of war the muzzle loaded cannon was a beast. It would be loaded with a deadly projectile then fired at the enemy. Having this great weapon in your arsenal was a major advantage. These massive cannons were almost unstoppable…until a weakness was found. To combat this threat soldiers would be equipped with metal spikes, their sole job was to infiltrate the enemies lines jam the nails in the cannon touch hole. This would disable the weapon where it would be unable to make the contact needed to fire. Once the weapons were disabled the soldiers would signal the awaiting army to move forward against the enemy’s position.
POINT TO PONDER
I don’t know about you, but lately I have felt like a solider trying to take a hill that’s guarded by enemy cannons. The main power of the cannon weapon is that once you hear the boom you run for cover in fear of the impact. It was a massive tool of intimidation. In fact if a line was out of ammunition the general would order the cannons to be fired empty just for the sound. This past week I have been running from the calculated booms of the enemy’s cannon. Just when It seemed I was making ground to take the hill, the thunderous boom has me run for cover. Whether it’s the stress of the economy and job threats, or family issues, health concerns, or the most prevalent when I take steps to minister and reach out. There is a constant barrage of cannon fire looming. Let me encourage you Psalm 24 3-6 Listen to this, (Who may ascend the hill of the Lord Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessings from the lord and vindication from God his Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him,) I love that this word proclaims that Vindication comes from our God through our Savior. See what the awaiting army was looking for was the signal that “the nails were in place and the enemy was disarmed“. Guess what? Because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross at Calvary the signal that “the nails are in place and the enemy is disarmed” is forever and eternally proclaimed. Vindication comes from the Lord…Hallelujah! Raise your heads and march forward to conquer that hill. Whatever your facing know that the battle belongs to the Lord. He is with you. God be glorified….march forward for the kingdom!!!!!!
Swift blessings
BT
Thanks for pondering
I don’t know what enemy cannon fire may be looming in your life right now, but I would like to. If you have a prayer request please write
me…..2 Corinthians 10-4 the weapons we fight with have divine power to demolish the strongholds of the enemy, even ones armed with cannons….
BT
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