Shake it up…make ‘em thirsty!

Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is (you are) thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. I was listening to the radio the other day. A preacher came on the air talking about the effects of salt. He was saying how salt makes us thirsty when consumed. He went on to say that once ingested salt can cause the consumer to seek out water or beverage to quench their thirst. He ended the talk quoting the scripture from Matthew 5:13 and asking a question, that I would like to pose in this article today, “Are you making those around you thirst?” If we are, as the scripture says, the “salt of the earth” are we doing as we what we are supposed to be doing? Salt causes thirst. But salt in a shaker is no good until it is put to use. How are we supposed to salt the earth? Well, as Christians we are to share the good news of God’s word. The scripture tells us in Isaiah 11:55 “So will My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: It will not return to Me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing where I sent it.” Simply put if you sprinkle out the word, change will take place. But how can the world be flavored if we “the salt,” refuse to “shake it up?” We have to be willing to share the word with as many people as we can without fear. The last thing we should want is to become flavorless or useless salt…right? If you are truly salt (and I am talking to myself as well) when was the last time you witnessed or testified and fed a hungry soul or caused one to become thirsty? When shared, the word will surly leave them waiting more so, go ahead, SHAKE IT UP…Make ‘em thirsty! Think about it! Visit & join my website: genamaeproductions.webs.com Like my Facebook pages Gena-Mae Productions & Between Love & A Hard Place

The Storm “Ceaser”!

Mark 4:39 “Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

I recently saw a viral video of a small village in a foreign country. In the video you can see that there is a tornado spinning and heading right towards a small church. As the worshipers notice the storm headed their way they begin to cry out, “Jesus!” Over and over again you can hear the church members call out to Jesus to keep the storm away from their church, which looks as if it could be knocked over by just a mild wind. Amazingly in the video you can see the tornado shift, turn and then go the opposite way. Of course once the storm is gone you can hear the church members rejoice. This is a true story. I saw the video and it doesn’t look doctored to me. Now, this reminds me of the story in the book of Mark. Jesus and his disciples had been traveling all day. Jesus boarded a ship and his disciples followed. Not long after getting on the boat Jesus, probably tired from his day of teaching, lies down and takes a nap. The Bible goes on to tell us that, shortly after Jesus falls asleep a great storm arises on the sea and water begins to overtake the boat. The disciples, frightened, awake Jesus and cry out to Him to save them from the storm. Jesus simply speaks “Peace be still,” and not only does the storm cease but the scripture says, there was a great calm. I imagine that birds stopped chirping and the disciples fell silent, in awe. So now we have a modern and biblical example of how Jesus Christ…His name alone and, His words, cause storms to cease. The disciples knew who to call on just like the church members in the village. But what would have happened if the villagers had been calling on Jesus yet in their hearts they doubted that the storm would actually cease? I believe they may have had to duck and run. But they didn’t because they called on Him in faith, and of course He answered! When life brings storms, and it will….do you call on Jesus in faith? When we call on Him we must believe that He is a storm “ceaser!” I guarantee He won’t disappoint you. Think about it!

Change for New Year of Success!

Ecclesiastes 10:10 If the ax is full, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength but wisdom brings success. I don’t make resolutions but each year there are things, as I reflect, that I want to do better in the New Year. Many make resolutions and I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. However, I often wonder if those of us who make resolutions or set New Year goals really mean them or if we are just grinding with a dull axe… Be honest, how many times have you set a goal, even something as simple as weight loss, and not been able to keep up with the adjustments long enough to get results. How many times have you planned to follow a budget, spending or savings plan and ended up deeper in debt? In Ecclesiastes chapter ten there are several life lessons, however as I read the chapter verse ten stuck out to me. What I see when I read the verse is… stop wasting time, doing the same old same old; make the necessary changes needed in your life in order to be successful. How much wood do you think a ranger can chop with a dull ax? Yes he might get wood chopped, but it will take much less time if he would stop and get a new ax or sharpen the one he is using. In the same regard if we make needed changes in our everyday life we will in turn be more successful. For example if you are in a dull relationship that only brings hardship and pain, make some changes even if it means cutting that person off completely in order to see better in your life. If your career is not where you desire for it to be, I’m not going to say quit your job if you have one, but I will say make changes needed if you want to see better. Take up a class, learn a new trade, stop talking about needing a better job and look for one! The scripture is clear wisdom bring success, furthermore Eccl. 10:15 says in part, “The labor of fools wearies them…” Don’t be foolish in 2015; make the changes needed in your life for success. Trust and serve Christ with you all and allow Him to lead and guide you. Think about it!