“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
**It’s been a busy week. Lots of prayers were given for power/electricity and protection for animals even at Camp Kulaqua and their Zoo had flooding issues. God has a way of protecting His people. Much praise and many miracles happened these last 2 weeks. Thru all of this I would remind you that the battle is not yours. God has it and will not let you down, stay focused on Him.
Now we are in the midst of earthquake in Mexico and Maria another storm that is headed in the path of Irma. In all this we must look to God for His protection and Thank Him for all He has done.
God Will Fight For You
Sep 19, 2017 07:00 am
People who know how to be still before the Lord possess the assurance that God can fight their battles for them. All the stress, fears, and pressures that pursue us, are things that God is already prepared to fight. It is interesting to note that the phrase “be still” is translated as “to cast down, to let fall, to relax your hands.” Being still before the Lord sometimes means simply letting go.
This is good news for those of us who find stillness and quiet hard commodities to come by. Because it means that even if our surroundings are in chaos, our souls can be anchored deep in the stillness that comes from certainty in God’s power. Have things been blurry in your life? Are you carrying the world’s woes upon your shoulders? Be still. You don’t have to be God – Somebody infinitely capable already has the job. Be still, my friend; the Lord knows how to fight for you.
Fight the Good Fight Activities:
Musical Chairs: As a reminder that Moses kept his hands raised during the battle, the kids will keep their arms raised as they play musical chairs. Put the chairs in a circle and have the kids walk around them. Whenever the music stops they sit in one of the chairs. Whoever is left without a chair is out of the game. Keep playing until you have a winner.
Hand Prints: On a sheet of construction paper, trace each child’s hand. Let them trace their own hands as long as they are capable of doing so. Write the verse on the piece of paper and allow the class to decorate it with stickers, crayons, etc.
Praise: The Israelites and the Amalekites fought against each other and the Israelites won because they are God’s people and he was fighting with them. Sing “I’m in the Lord’s Army” with the class.
I may never march in the infantry (march)
Ride in the cavalry (pretend you’re riding a horse)
Shoot the artillery (clap hands together and move one hand into the air like a missile)
I may never fly o’er the enemy (fly like a bird)
But I’m in the Lord’s army (point to self and then up to God)
I’m in the Lord’s army, yes, sir! (salute)
I’m in the Lord’s army, yes, sir!
I may never march in the infantry
Ride in the cavalry
Shoot the artillery
I may never fly o’er the enemy
But I’m in the Lord’s army, yes, sir!
Calendar Updates:
October 7 Go Fish Community Outreach Brandon Spanish SDA Church 2-5 PM in their parking area
***October 20-22 Couples Retreat @ Camp Kulaqua *Plan to attend this event. Our Guest speaker is Mike Tucker, Director of Faith for Today. Go to Camp Kulaqua website and enroll. (Yes, Camp is ready and open for us
to come.)
October 31 Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat @ Forest Lake Church parking area
November 3-5 Creative Ministry @ New Community SDA Church (Palmetto Bay)
The Florida Conference has been helping to provide assistance all over the state for those in need. Pray for this program and pray for the churches/church families that have suffered damages.
May this next week be a week of new beginnings and renewal of the faith we are grounded in. Know that I will be continually praying for each of you in your situations. You are loved and cared for. YOU ARE SOMEBODY!
Until next week.