It Comes By Holding On

This message is written by a pastor and brother in Christ and I hope the message speaks to you in a time when we need to "Hold On" and be strong in our belief. Know that we must hold on to what God has planned for us. We live in a world controled by evil and not by God, the scripture tells us that clearly and God didn't save us to fill a pew on Sunday's or whenever we find time to make it to church or turn to Him when things are going bad in our lives. He's with you when things are good too so remember to give praise and glory to Him always and he'll help you when the trials come along. God saved us to make an impact in the world and to share His Word with those of which we come in contact and that doesn't mean other brothers and sisters in Christ, no, that means those who have yet come to know Jesus. I encourage you to Hold On and to plug into the Word of God so that when you are being tried, you know what you are holding on to.

And now, here is Pastor Ron Acker.

Everyone is given a measure of faith, but our faith can grow and be stimulated to grow. It is inevitable! God is using this opportunity as an impetus challenge move us forward in faith. It is a quest to experience the fullness of God's glory in our life and minister to those hungering for what God has given to us.  Holding on to the uncertainty of what God has planned for us...."is like Jacob wrestling with the Lord". It is a key to experiencing the definite promise of the blessings of God! Jacob told his wrestling opponent... "I will not let you go until you bless me!"(Gen 32:26) I imagine that he would have held on to him for days if he had to. His determination and desire was honored by God! He had a name changing experience that has impacted the world even to this present day! Oh Yes!!! All of Jacob's sons were already born at this point in time with the exception of Benjamin, but the name change came that day when Jacob held on until he received the blessing in a supernatural encounter with God. Some say that a nation was born here because of the name change, but I believe an embracing encounter with the Living God was experienced here and the "result" was a name change and unfathomable blessings! WOW! How awesome would it be for God to tell you...I am changing your Name!...Because you have held on! It comes by holding on / over coming! Rev 2:17
God was doing something new here with this "little Stinker" Jacob! Thank God he held on! You can too!  If you listen and apply what God is telling you. You are being changed from Faith to Greater Faith....from Glory to GreaterGlory! The evidence is there my friend!  The Finger Prints of God are noticed! I know that He has been touching you, molding you, shaping, changing, re-arranging you. He is not finished with you either. Just yield to His Spirit and His Word.  Keep holding on! Philippians 1:3-6
I always pray with joy being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  Be encouraged! GOD wants YOU!

Be Strong and Be Brave!