Wig’s Word of God Today 2-24, 2011
Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. Mark 9:41
Sirach 5:1-8, Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 & Mark 9:41-50
Sometimes I lay awake at night and think of how my Free Will fights off temptations because I love God so much. I can close my eyes and begin to see Jesus Himself talking to me about my Trust in Him and His abundant love for all Humanity. His voice is soothing and I want to lean up against Him while He shares His Amazing Grace with me. In my surrender to Him I have voided my self of all desire to have any type of material wealth giving my life to help people see His Redemption at work in their lives every day. There was a time I would allow the temptations of the world to consume my soul knowing God would forgive me but this empty feeling was a facade in a life living for my own desires of sin. I smile every day when I awake for my quiet time with the LORD and I surrender my joys to His Truth living to share His love with Humanity.
Once a month I go into the Dade Correctional Facility in Florida City, Florida and minister to as many as 30 inmates who are seeking so desperately to find Christ’s love amongst the murderers and rapists of the world. I set aside any judgments and share my love of God by opening my ears and listening to their needs and stories of faith. Last night there was a smaller group of men than normal but all were filled with the Spirit. Of course we encourage them to find God amongst the lost and confused giving in not to temptation of the flesh or sinful desires but to instead proclaim the Good News to friend and foe alike. One of the men spoke about giving his new shoes that didn’t fit right to someone who was openly homosexual hoping to share his love of God with a blatant sinner. One spoke about sharing his love of music with the men to lift spirits and keep God’s love in sound and in action singing “we have to keep on walking with our heads held high.” But the one who touched me the most was a new comer who asked questions about Scripture that seemed to confuse him. In loving our love of Christ we must be willing to step outside the box and take chances to fulfill His Will in our lives. Practice, Pray and Proclaim with confidence in Christ Jesus. Amen!
So we ask in prayer: Dear God, we pray today for The Leong Family to have peace. We pray for the lost and confused, the children and the elderly. We pray we always know how to say yes to Jesus. In His Precious Name we pray. Amen.
God Bless,
Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins
Romans 8:28
“Spirit led God inspired Christ fed”
Refinement in Christ to Gain
Power is not strength in muscle
Power is not strength in money
Power is God’s Hand guiding
Power is God’s Son abiding
They will give you a drink of water
Because you know My Name
Not for reward or money
Not for selfish acts of fame
Sharing the love of Truth
Keeping the children from flames
Lose a hand in sinning
Refinement in Christ to gain
© Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins February 24, 2011 @ 5:11 AM EST
