If there was ever a scripture that speaks of Covenant, this one does. One of the blessings of Covenant is that you and your Covenant partner share each others’ possessions. That means when we are in Covenant with the Lord we give Him our sin sick soul and He gives us life everlasting and all that it provides. As a minister who lives by faith, I find that comforting. The point of this scripture is if He takes care of the little things of nature how much more would He take care of us.
Meditations By John Dean
Give It All, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Personal revelation is usually the practice field for building our character. ‘Giving all’ seems to be a revelation that requires a lifetime of practice without ever reaching a conclusion. Every day of giving is a new day of testing the emotions for the purpose of overcoming the flesh.
What Would You Do Different? Meditations By Apostle John Dean
I really enjoy learning while listening to the older generation share their life experiences. Many times they’ve traveled the roads of life in ways that I’ve never thought of. When I’m around an older person I find myself digging around in their memory bank looking for treasures. It’s almost like discovering an old trunk tucked away in the attic. You can’t wait to open it because even the meager findings become a treasure to you. There seems to be a story written in each item as to their failures and successes in life. I’m sure I learn more from their failures than I do their successes. I know how to succeed—I just want to learn how to keep from failing.
Gaps, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Over the years I have noticed that many people seem to have gaps (or holes) in their lives. In many cases these gaps are of their own doing and in other cases these gaps are not of their initiative. Some times when a person is growing up, the pain they may have experienced causes them to block out certain periods of time in their life in such a way that they really do not remember particular times or events.
Stars or Bars, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Such was the case with the man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5. The reason Jesus asked him if he wanted to get well was because the man had apparently made a friend of his sickness. Sympathy will do strange things to you.
Watermelon Hearts and Raccoons Meditations By Apostle John Dean
As a teenager growing up on the farm, we would plant several acres of watermelons each year. I always enjoyed walking up and down those long rows looking at all our beautiful melons. Occasionally I would notice one that was starting to shrink. After a closer examination, I would discover the problem
Charlie’s Temper, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Anger is probably one of the most destructive sins that have ever been enacted by mankind. The byproduct of anger has killed people, caused sickness, started wars, destroyed marriages, lost money, driven people to insanity and a litany of other things.
Stale Bread and Spoiled Bologna, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
The first point is to never under estimate the youth of the next generation because they will usually turn out fine even if it appears that “the lights are on and nobody is at home.”
What Will Be Found in Your Trunk? Meditations By Apostle John Dean
As a kid, I remember that everyone seemed to have an old trunk they put valuables in for safe keeping and posterity. Oftentimes they would put their trunk in the attic of the house. The only time they would go up and open the trunk is when they wanted to reminisce or put something else of value in the trunk. The sort of things you might find in the trunk would be the bride’s wedding gown, a lock of baby hair, an old quilt, old photos, their baby’s first pair of booties…and other such valuables. The trunk was really a biography of that family.
Keeping Your Promises, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
While sitting in my office that day I learned two very important lessons. The first lesson was that God never forgets any promise you have made to Him and He will even help you fulfill it. The second lesson is that we are limited as to how far we can go in life if we do not keep our word to God and to man.