I was reading back over my notes I took from a Women of Faith conference in October; remembering the message from Christine Caine on that Saturday. I feel so blessed to have been able to attend the two-day conference and to be able to hear from so many inspirational speakers.
Christine Caine, author of the book; Undaunted, started out in Matthew 6, reading the verses where Jesus is feeding the 5,000.
She addressed us with a few points and questions...
Key Point: Jesus can not multiply what we don’t recognize!Reflect Point: Would you give Him what you have?What would you have done in this situation if you were there? What would you have been thinking? Would you give up everything for Jesus, if He asked you to? Something to ponder, right? Great thing is what we give up to Him, He just multiplies into more. I mean, how awesome is that?
Christine also talked about the A21 campaign. These girls that are being rescued day after day from a life of trafficking are miracles just because they are still alive after suffering as they do. Same as we were rescued by God in any or whatever situation we've have been through. Then the wonderful part is that now we have the chance to rescue others, just as we have been rescued. Even though there are times we may feel broken…it’s through the brokenness that we need the grace of God.
I love this next quote that she used when we feel like we are too broken or not good enough. “The devil on his best day, didn’t take you out on your worst day!” How powerful is that? God is with us on good days as well as bad ones and He is there when we fall and to help us get back up again.
The same God that is with you in the storm will get you through it. Because storms will come in your life. It doesn't matter what happens in the world we have an eternity with God, sealed to be with Him forever, when we enter into a relationship with Him.
It’s time for the church to grow up and not just exist! It’s time for us to do something about reaching the people out there in this world and sharing the love of Christ and why it is so important to believe and develop a relationship with Christ.
Also, don’t think that YOU need God any less than you did before. We need Him just as much now.
The same God that was with you then is with you now!
