HE Speaks My Language

Happy Sunday!!! Sheltering in place gave me the opportunity to dip into some of the virtual services offered online. One sermon that I would implore you to listen to is that of Bishop TD Jakes. The title of his sermon today was "He speaks my language". The focus of the sermon was on Psalms 23, one of my favorite songs. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear.... I mean, everything that this man said, touched my soul. Isn't that a Savior that you would want? Someone who reflects who you are. Someone who has felt what you felt. Who has lived what you've lived. Who has been where you been, and knows your future. If you need a doctor, He's there. If you need a lawyer, He's there. If you are in jail, He's there. If you're in the middle of a fiery furnace, He's there. Jesus has never left you. He's never forsaken you even during this pandemic,. You're still alive. God has called so many people home at this point in time, but you're still here. That means you still have a purpose. Just like He speaks your language. He's still speaking today,. He's still talking to us today. He still has a message for us today. We have a purpose to serve on this earth, and we don't need to squander this time away. We don't need to fret around like we're lost little leaves blowing in the wind. No, we need to be determined,. We need to calculate our steps. We need to move with vision, whether it's getting a job, keeping a job or starting a new business,. Whatever our task is, whatever your assignment is right now, know that God would never put more on you that you could bear. This virtual service brought me joy to see the ushers and the service workers in that facility to practice integrating folks back ang welcoming into the sanctuary, after such a long quarantine. My church also did these measures not too long ago. Actually, they are planning for the 89th Annual Bible Conference next week. This is one of the most exciting events of the year, and I am super stoked. This year the speakers are more local, but I just had to reminisce a little about Bishop TD Jakes. Last time he came to Chicago, he was helping to open a new church with Bishop Horace Smith, and the fire alarm went off. I mean literally it was getting to the good part of the sermon, and the Saints immediately started praying,. Why? They knew this was the devil trying to block a good word from a good pastor. I remember when Bishop Jakes actually came to our church during our Annual Bible conference, many, many years ago. The lines were so long that it was actually outside the parking lot, and wrapping around the block. Police officers driving by asked me about the line, the helicopters in the air and the traffic jam. When I explained to them that Bishop TD Jakes was speaking at the church tonight.They looked at each other, and they were just shocked yet impressed that a preacher could draw this kind of crowd this kind of buzz this kind of excitement. Our church was used to that type of excitement, under the leadership of Bishop Arthur M Brazier. We had the best. One of the things that Bishop Jakes said, (which will stay to me for the rest of my life). Is having Bishop to the Potter's House back in the 90s when he came. Bishop Brazier preached both services at his church. The first service, Bishop tore the house down, just completely destroyed, everyone in the building. So, Bishop Jakes decided that he was going to take Bishop Brazier on a tour of the Potter's House, about the size of two football fields. Jakes thought- Well, I'm going to wear this man out. Go make him tired after looking at everything in see what he do with the second servic. Jakes exclaimed when Bishop Brazier got up to speak for the second service, he tore the building down again. So many stories about our beloved Bishop Brazier circulate around the country. Anyone who has felt his touch. Anyone who has been in his presence. Anyone who has ever said anything about Bishop usually is a fond fond memory of this Sainted man. And I'm sure that someday, people will say the same things about Bishop TD Jakes,. He brings a word,. He brings a touch, whether the building is empty because of COVID restrictions or whether he's talking in front of the volunteers of his own church or traveling to speak to the volunteers of others. I can only say that this was probably one of the best messages that I've ever heard. And I want to give you a snapshot. God has got a lot of things for you. And he wants to talk to you about it. He's coming down your lane. He's coming down your block. He knows your alley. He knows everything about you from the number of hairs on your head to the very crown of your head to the very tips of your toes. And there's no hiding. You can hide from other people. You can do whatever you want to do, but just know that Jesus is the rock. He is the WAY, the TRUTH and the light. The longer you run from this., the longer you delay your destiny. But why not put it in the Masters hand? He is eaching out to you, extending to you, letting you know that he's there- waiting, working, doing the very thing he had planned for you since the dawn of time. It's hard to kick against the pricks. and it's hard to fight against your future. Your arms are too short to box with God and you don't have enough energy. God will have the last say so. Do you want to listen? Can you comprehend the words that are coming out of his mouth? It may be bitter. It may be tight, but it will always be right. So, what is your next step? What are you going to do? Are you going to allow God to rule in your life? Are you going to follow the presets that Jesus showed us so many years ago? Are you going to keep stumbling, fumbling, falling and failing life? Don't you want to live the perfect life? I know I do. And I know that I keep marching towards the prize of the high calling. I hope that you're on this journey with me,. Please share your comments below. Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blog space. Stay safe, warm, and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!