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Daily Encouragement “If I Had Known”

By Oswald Chambers

If you had known…in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. —Luke 19:42

Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly and the city was stirred to its very foundations, but a strange god was there– the pride of the Pharisees. It was a god that seemed religious and upright, but Jesus compared it to “whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27).

What is it that blinds you to the peace of God “in this your day”? Do you have a strange god– not a disgusting monster but perhaps an unholy nature that controls your life? More than once God has brought me face to face with a strange god in my life, and I knew that I should have given it up, but I didn’t do it. I got through the crisis “by the skin of my teeth,” only to find myself still under the control of that strange god. I am blind to the very things that make for my own peace. It is a shocking thing that we can be in the exact place where the Spirit of God should be having His completely unhindered way with us, and yet we only make matters worse, increasing our blame in God’s eyes.

“If you had known….” God’s words here cut directly to the heart, with the tears of Jesus behind them. These words imply a responsibility for our own faults. God holds us accountable for what we refuse to see or are unable to see because of our sin. And “now they are hidden from your eyes” because you have never completely yielded your nature to Him. Oh, the deep, unending sadness for what might have been! God never again opens the doors that have been closed. He opens other doors, but He reminds us that there are doors which we have shut– doors which had no need to be shut. Never be afraid when God brings back your past. Let your memory have its way with you. It is a minister of God bringing its rebuke and sorrow to you. God will turn what might have been into a wonderful lesson of growth for the future.

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Men’s Bible Study on” ZOOM”

Men’ s  bible study in still goin on through the app “ZOOM”. Download through your play store and join us Wednesday’s at 12 noon and Thursday evenings at 7pm.

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Weekly Update

 

 

Men! CC Breakfast tomorrow (Saturday) 8:30 am with guest speaker Tony Schabel. Reach out to other men and invite them.

We are excited about beginning the new year with the outstanding letter to 1 Thessalonians. It’s an encouraging and edifying letter that we can use for such a time as this. Get ready to get blessed so you can be a blessing to others.  

Prophetic Watch!

I want to review this special promise at the beginning of the year and encourage you to hold them close throughout this new year because we’re going to be tested with them. Many, even within the church have turned against Israel because of disinformation from the media and false theology from many pulpits. God has never changed His mind on Israel or His plan. The fact that Israel has rebelled against Him historically, and even in the present, hasn’t taken Him by surprise. As we bless Israel, it doesn’t mean that we agree with all their politics and policies, it means we recognize that God is unfolding His plan for His ancient chosen people (still chosen by the way) and will fulfill it in the end times, of which we are now. 

So. claim these promises and apply them to your lives and families.

Psalm 122:6-7, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; May those who love you prosper; may there be PEACE within your walls [environment] and PROSPERITY withing your palaces [homes]”

3 Important Verses about Israel: 

·      Genesis 12:3, “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you.”  (Promise to Abraham and his descendants through Isaac & Jacob)

·      Genesis 27:29  “. . . Cursed be those who curse you, and blessed be those who bless you.”

·      Numbers 24:9, “. . . blessed is everyone who blesses you, and cursed is everyone who curses you.”

Maranatha, 

Pastor Joe

Upcoming Events:

Fri, Jan 9: Friday Night Bible Study at 6:30 pm.  We will be studying Hebrews. Come join us!

Sat, Jan 10:  Men’s Breakfast at 8:30 am. Tony Schabel will be speaking.

Baby Shower at 12:30 pm: Our local campus Chi Alpha missionaries, Jonathan and Alisa Lade (many of the ladies know Alisa from ladies Bible study and events) are expecting their first child in February. We are hosting a “Welcome Baby Boy Lade” party this Saturday from 12:30-2. All are welcome -this is a family-friendly, kid-friendly party with games and snacks. You are welcome to bring snack / finger food, but not necessary – come to enjoy the  fun! There will be cards available to write a Bible verse for the family. Most of all, the young family covets our prayers.  Any questions – Sarah Carlson 765-376-4327

Thurs, Jan 15:  Lunch Bunch at 12 noon.  Jonna Jusko will be speaking! Bring something to share for lunch. Bring a friend!

 

 

 

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Sunday Morning Services Live streamed

April 24th 2020

CC Update . . .

On Sunday, March 1st , we had our annual “Healing Focus” not knowing two weeks later we would not be able to meet as a body of believers that we were so accustomed and comfortable in doing. We began “live streaming” March 15th and have been doing that for the last six Sundays. This Sunday, the 26th . will be our 7th Sunday live streaming. Things have happened so fast with the COVID-19 pandemic; I’m still shaking my head. I believe God has multiple purposes in allowing this apocalyptic event to happen, not the least of which is for we Christians to reassess our priorities and re-align our purposes with the plan and will of God. As we surrender our lives, family, and church into God’s hands, we are in a position to go forward in confidence no matter how the pandemic and meltdown of the economy plays out. I’m reminded of the words of God to Joshua, after the death of Moses, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9). We can take heart with the power of God’s presence and the authority of His promises as we press on to some outstanding and supernatural works of God that lie ahead. Peg and I love you and pray for you.

 Bible Studies: Our ZOOM and FB Bible Studies are going very well; I couldn’t be more pleased. The men’s and women’s studies have been going for a few weeks.  We added a Wednesday night study and had fifteen people for the study. We will send the ZOOM address via email before the studies.

 Live Streaming: You can reach our Sunday morning stream at 10:30 am. If you miss it, you can catch it again at 1:00 pm and the rest of the day. On YouTube type in the search, Calvary Chapel Indiana Lafayette. Note: Indiana before Lafayette. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. There’s no cost. You can also access by going to our web site: cchapel.org

 Giving: We pray that God is meeting your needs during this downturn in the economy. We appreciate your faithful giving to Calvary Chapel during these crazy times. We are still able to support our missionaries, ministries, and pay all the bills, and we praise His name for that.  “My God shall supply  all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ  Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:19)

 Contact: You can contact me at my email address: joe@cchapel.org, or leave a message at the church 765-477-7744 and I will get back with you ASAP!   God Bless, Pastor Joe Bell

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HOUR OF POWER PRAYER

EVERY SUNDAY EVENING AT FIVE PM WE HOLD A PRAYER SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY, TO PRAY FOR OUR CHRUCH, OUR CITY, OUR NATION & IT’S LEADERS, ISRAEL, THE MISSIONARIES, ALSO THE SICK AND HURTING. COME AND UNITE WITH US AND LEAN ON THE LORD IN PRAYER, ESPECIALLY IN THE UNCERTAIN  TIMES. Now with the quarantine in place we are having prayer meeting through the app”ZOOM’. Download it through your play store and join in on the Hour of Power Prayer meeting! Prayer starts at 5pm.