Go Home!

[Beck]

Go Home!
Theme: Family Ministry

Key Bible Verse: The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39"Return home and tell how much God has done for you."(Luke 8:38-39).NIV
Bonus Reading: 1st Chronicles 13:37-43

George And I have been friends for over 12 years. Even though he didn’t go to church, that still never stopped us from remaining close friends. He knew that I wanted him to be saved, but George said he would when he gets his issues together.

George had a serious drinking problem. Whenever the job would get too hard or if he were having issues in his marriage, George would turn to drinking to make him feel better. One day George finally went to a men’s conference with me, even though I had to beg him to come he finally came.

After hearing the testimonies of the other men in the room, George finally broke down and gave his life to Christ. After the meeting George was so full of joy and happiness that he called his old frat friends from college and told them what happened.

George then turned and looked at me and thanked me for not giving up on him, but sticking with him threw hard times.I then turned to George and said, now go home and thank God for your Family for not giving up on you!

We need to be reminded as men, that after God delivers us from the things that had us bound, we shouldn’t first run to the basketball court, pool hall, or the gym to tell them about what God has done for us, but we should first share the expression of joy with our family first, then spread it abroad. Remember Charity begins at home first and then it is spread.

Prayer

God, place in my heart family values. If I am to do your will, I must share of your grace with my family, first so that my family can receive strength and encouragement because of your great works.

[endure4him]

Beautiful Elder B...just beautiful!!!!

[Beck]

Uhh Sister Endure..what are you doing on the mens page... LOL!

Thanks sister!

[J13578]

Just looking in through the crack in the door :

After you posted, did all the men "go home" and never come back?

(Closing back the door now...)

[ElderBeck NS]

lilah said:

Just looking in through the crack in the door :

After you posted, did all the men "go home" and never come back?

(Closing back the door now...)

No, that wouldn't help. But we should first go home...then share it abroad!

[J13578]

I understand, first things first. Do you think that men, in general, are more "discreet" about their sharing?

(I'm sorry for bargin' in like this, my intent is not to invade any territory )

[Beck]

Yes at times we are. Because of pride, we are very selective in our sharing. We at times don't want to come off as a punk or a weak person, trying to maintain our edge. But thats why its important to understand the true power of Deliverance. Once we are made free, its a done deal, and we don't have to worry about what others think about what I used to do, and where I been. Just like a relationship, its easy for a man to share with his "boyz" if he got a womans number, but to tell someone..."Man, I'm in love" Its takes more! When we fall in love with Jesus, and understand his purpose in our lives, we don't have to be discreet about anything...but willing to share with all the things God has done.

P.S. I dont mind the conversation...lol

[J13578]

Thank you

I was asking because this is actually something that I witnessed with my husband. He had a head on collision with God, completely rededicated his life and never looked back. As you mentioned, he started with us, his closest family, then, as God rebuilt everything, inside and out, including other relationships, he shared with others.
From my personal experience, it seems like men live it fully, and it "speaks" louder than any words. For the same reason, it is also very powerful when the time of sharing comes. We need more of it...

[Beck]

lilah said:

Thank you

I was asking because this is actually something that I witnessed with my husband. He had a head on collision with God, completely rededicated his life and never looked back. As you mentioned, he started with us, his closest family, then, as God rebuilt everything, inside and out, including other relationships, he shared with others.
From my personal experience, it seems like men live it fully, and it "speaks" louder than any words. For the same reason, it is also very powerful when the time of sharing comes. We need more of it...

I praise God for his tesimony!

Certainly we need more of that type of sharing in our community. With me, My head on collision came with me leaving the islamic faith (before being married), which meant I had to go home and face a very troubling situation. But even in that, God was still glorified because they have a first hand account to the power of God that can Change ANYONE!

[J13578]

Victory, indeed, God is awesome. Not one did He lose...

[endure4him]

ummm, I was just browsing and as always when words of encouragement/enlightenment move my spirit-man then I express hee-hee!


Enjoyed your testimony Sis. Lilah, in my experience I have seen men also live it "fully" when this thing becomes a part of them "they" live it without any shame

My DH is one that has always been very vocal but, has become more vocal with "me" in the last few years...we can sit for hours and share about almost anything our fears, thoughts, concerns, expectations, etc.

The wisdom that God has blessed him with is what I love about him the most, and makes for very interesting convos all the time I throughly enjoy our talks about God and his word!

A sister gone jump on outta the way now, but...where is the Brotha's

[Beck]

Awesome Sister endure!

The fact that he can open up and talk to you about everything shows his level of maturity and where you sit in his life. So wonderful to hear.

[endure4him]

Yes, it is awesome...yet my brother-I ain't gone lie-it took some prayer on my part and a whole lotta letting go of the phrase "what about me"

I kept wondering why he wouldn't open up to me when we first got married...not with everything (bc as I said-he's very vocal), but those things "I" thought he needed to be open with me with-needless to say I had some growing up to do in certain areas. I was, at one point in our marriage "very" judgemental about almost everything and that was turn off for him so he felt that everytime he wanted to share he couldn't because I would turn the convo into negative talk and always find something wrong with whatever the subject turned out to be.

I praise God for the change in the both of us! I often speak of growing in God together in marriages...this was one of those times for us and I'm grateful/thankful for the lesson learned

[endure4him]

Whoops! I said I was gettting outta here...Elder Beck stop talking to me ;D

[Beck]

endure4him said:

Yes, it is awesome...yet my brother-I ain't gone lie-it took some prayer on my part and a whole lotta letting go of the phrase "what about me"

I kept wondering why he wouldn't open up to me when we first got married...not with everything (bc as I said-he's very vocal), but those things "I" thought he needed to be open with me with-needless to say I had some growing up to do in certain areas. I was, at one point in our marriage "very" judgemental about almost everything and that was turn off for him so he felt that everytime he wanted to share he couldn't because I would turn the convo into negative talk and always find something wrong with whatever the subject turned out to be.

I praise God for the change in the both of us! I often speak of growing in God together in marriages...this was one of those times for us and I'm grateful/thankful for the lesson learned

Well once again, I praise God for you doing your part in understanding your husband. Women can make or break the man..If we arent careful and aware.