May 14th, 2014

Good Morning Trinity,

 

I pray you are having a blessed week. Give thanks to the Lord for the good and the not so good. He will lead you through all circumstances. Here is your scripture reading and devotion for the week.

 

Judges 7: 1 – 25

 

There is a statement that has been used by many in trying to understand why God has called them into a certain situation. Whether it would be a calling to pastor or to the mission field or ministering to the needy or a friend. The statement is this, “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the call.” In other words if God wants to show the world His power, He will do so through the weakest individual by human standards. If a message needs to be delivered to Pharaoh, He will use one who stutters to speak His words such as Moses.

 

This is exactly what God did when He chose Gideon to lead Israel against the Midianites army. Gideon in his own words was the least of his father’s house and his father’s clan was the least in Manasseh. When we realize our weakness, then we are able to see His strength. The Lord doesn’t choose us to glorify ourselves but chooses us to show His power and glory.

 

What is it we remember most about Gideon? Do we remember him as the great warrior, defeating an obviously superior army with just 300 men? No, he is remembered for something much more important than being a warrior. Gideon is remembered for his trust and faith in God that defeated all odds.

 

Do you have the trust and faith in God to be all He will ask you to be? Open your heart to the possibilities He will place before you. He is an awesome God to serve.

 

God Bless,

Pastor Dave

 

Announcements:

 

Thursday – 9am – 12 noon VBS Work Day in the Fellowship Hall

 

Saturday – Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall @ 9am. It’s an awesome breakfast and it’s free. Bring a friend and come enjoy the friendship and fellowship.

 

Sunday – Sunday School at 9am – 2 adult classes and 1 children’s and 1 youth class – bring a friend and enjoy your time together in study

 

Sunday –  Worship at 10:15 – Bring a friend to church and introduce them to your Trinity family.

 

Sunday – Name Tag Sunday – Don’t forget to bring your name to church. Fill out your name tag when you come through the door

 

Sunday – Pot Luck Sunday – This is the day you’ve been waiting for. Bring your friend to church and then take them to the Pot Luck. This way you won’t have to buy them lunch after church. What a deal.