Luke 15:7 & 10 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous persons who need no repentance. 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
In my case on June 16, 2008 when I finally repented and was saved, I bet the angels were saying "it's about time he figured it out". J/K I've gone through many phases in my christian journey. I had my first encounter with God in 2nd grade, when I raised my hand because I didn't want to go to hell when I died. I do remember though, the first time I felt called by God to preach and teach the word of God. I thinkI was about 15, and I was at summer camp. For some reason this young man from Rolling Fork, MS who was in my group, would only talk to me about his salvation. It really threw me for a loop, but I went with it and it felt more natural than anything I had done to that point.
Now, your probably asking yourself how God can call someone to preach who really wasn't even saved. I asked myself that for a long time, and it caused me a lot of grief. After prayer and study I realized, Time was created by God, so He is not bound to it. In other words, God knew I was going to be saved and teach people about His word even when I was 15. So it really isn't a stretch to see that I felt called even before I was saved. This subject could get a little involved so let's just leave it for now.
Now I tell you all of this so I can bring up my next topic. I am working on several projects right now, all of which I feel called to do. I am working on a years worth of devotionals to publish in book form. Basically I've received such a good response from the blog that I see devotionals for the regular ole Joe seem to be what a lot of people are needing. As you know, my messages are no frills and to the point. I believe that is what I have been called to do--Tell the truth about what the bible says about God and His Son Jesus in a very straight forward way.
The next project is the website. Now the blog is ok, but I really feel it is a little too simple for what I need to do. I want to have audio and video clips. I want to record actual sermons and interviews with local pastors. Then someone who missed church on Sunday could listen or watch a message. It may end up being the only church that some people listen to. I believe there are a lot of people who could be served by an "internet church", and that is what I want the site to be like. I am trying to figure out how to get it set up as non profit and stuff like that also.
What I need from everyone:
Pray that God continues to Bless this Ministry. Pray that His will be done with it. If anyone wants to help me with any of this, just email me at sedwardn92@yahoo.com.
Ask God to supply me with the funds needed to get all of this going. This is definitely going to be a leap of faith, as I have already started working on the new website. It's web address will be www.thoughtsfromconviction.com. It's under construction but feel free to check it out.
As always, If you feel convicted (sorry) for your sinful life and understand that Jesus is the Son of God who sacrificed himself on the cross for YOU, then just tell Him you are sorry. Ask Him to be the Lord and main focus of your life. Read the Bible. Pray for direction. Tell others what he has done for you.
God Bless!
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