Sometimes being ‘instant in season and out of season’ is easier quoted than practiced. We usually want to know exactly what the task is before we make a commitment to do it. Being a preacher…I can tell you for sure it is easier to preach than to practice. However, after having said that, I do have many stories of where I died to self in order to do what I was sent to do.
Tag: Counsel
Moonlight Nights Meditations By Apostle John Dean
These verses boggle the imagination because it is difficult to think that big. The thought of having dominion over God’s handiwork stretches one’s mind out of its comfort zone. We seem to be a lot more secure in a confined space surrounded with those we know and love. The Bible says in 1Cor 2:9, “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
Father Abraham Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Abraham’s biggest asset was that he had a heart that was willing to serve God unconditionally. Because of his obedience, he will not only be remembered as a covenant friend of God, but also as a father of nations. The fact that Abraham carried the title of “father of nations” doesn’t necessarily mean that he also carried the tile of “Father of the Year,” particularly in regards to his own son?
A Father Stamp Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Some men look the part of a father—but they are not—while other men don’t look the part of a father and are. Perhaps it would simplify things a bit if God would give us a clue as to what His thoughts are on the subject.
We could offer our thoughts on this subject, but it would probably come more from natural reasoning rather than from spiritual discernment.
Ditch Beds And Park Benches Meditations By Apostle John Dean
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that all life experiences have character building value that is needed for our next step. What may seem difficult at the time usually turns out to be a valuable experience.
Using today’s glasses to appraise experiences that took place back in the 1940s is unfair to say the least. For that reason the thought that I’m sharing today is not for appraisal, but for praise. Since circumstances were much different back in the 40s than they are now—my story is not a unique one. Many men and boys of all ages experienced similar things.
OLD ORDER/NEW ORDER Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Several years ago the term old order became popular among the up and coming ‘stars’ of the kingdom. If someone wanted to do things the way they had done them in the past they were considered to be old order. Even though no one really said it, everybody knew that the old order people should be put into a spiritual nursing home for their own safety. Otherwise, they could get run over by the new order people.
The One Room School By Apostle John Dean
Our teacher drove back and forth from town where she and her husband lived. She was probably the kindest and most patient lady I had ever met. She must have had a divine call from God to teach in that school at that particular time. I am sure the Lord sent her there just for me. The things I learned from her I cherish to this day. I especially influnced by the light of her life. lessons learned in a one room school house
What You Are Called Will Not Matter, Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Back in the days when I started ministering I was often asked, “What are you?” What they meant was, “Are you a pastor, evangelist or missionary?” Even though folks could clearly see what I was doing they still asked the question because I apparently did not fit the customary mold. Answering such a question was hard for me since I had been doing some of all three. As a matter of fact I had a passion for all three. I really wanted to answer their question but felt guilty because I didn’t have the answer. This agonizing question was on my mind far too much in the first five years of my ministry.
Love Lifted Me Meditations By Apostle John Dean
It has been a while since I have sung the old hymn, “Love Lifted Me.” But its message continues to have a deep impact on my life. As a matter of fact I am not sure I could sing the old hymn “Love Lifted Me” and do it justice unless I throw my head back and sing it at top of my voice as I once did.
Living In Love Meditations By Apostle John Dean
Keeping God’s commandments has to be the master key that unlocks the love house door. Jesus Himself lives there and is inviting us to move in with Him. However, there is a price to pay for the privilege of becoming a permanent resident in the love house. A part of that price is to move out of your flesh house into His Spirit house. Another way of saying that is we have to move out of our will into His will.