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Promiseland Newsletter 09-08 I’M A CHILD OF EIGHT It was
a time of difficulty and extreme discomfort. 2008
is a Year of Jubilee. Eight is the number of new beginning, new birth,
and a fresh vision. After every seven years, every debt, trouble,
failure or loss of property, God commanded Jubilee that everyone who failed
could get a second change. Every debt was whipped clean and a new day
would begin. Jubilee is the eighth year that declares a year of new
beginnings. Eight is Jubilee. Eight is a rebirth, regeneration
and revival. Eight means forgiveness from the past and fire for the
future. Eight means though there are those with rocks ready to stone
you of your past sins, Jesus is saying, “neither do I condemn you, go and sin
no more.” True,
David wasn’t the first, nor was he the strongest, most dynamic, talented,
gifted with prowess, yet David was the eighth son. I’m writing this to
everyone who reads that you are a “Child of Eight.” Eight is the number
of a New thing (Is 43:19). Today, this year, I declare this is my Year
of Jubilee. I’m a child of Eight. There maybe those who came
first, or front of line. But I’m the eighth. I know that there are
others who are bigger than I. But I’m a child of eight. I know there
are those who in the lime light. But I’m the eighth. I know there are
others who can fight better than I. But I’m the eighth. There maybe others
who are prettier than I. But I’m the eighth one. There maybe
those who are more dynamic than I. But I’m a child of eight. These
past seven years may have been good years, fair years or maybe tough
years. The past few years I confess have been years of paradox.
I’ve had some of the greatest blessings along with some of the hardest
times. Like David, rejected by many, ridiculed by some, insulted by
others, yet “I know in whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day.” I may
not have it all, but I’m a child of eight. I may not have the biggest,
but I’m a child of eight. I may not be known by all but I’m known by
the one who matters most – Jesus Christ. Ladies and gentlemen, brothers
and sisters, if you’ve been born again by the blood of Jesus Christ, then you
stand in line with those who shall be called the remnant. “Many are
called but few are chosen.” You have the power to chose who you will
be, who you are. I chose to stand and cry, “I’m a Child of Eight.” ©
2008 Dr. Tim McClure HOODED
BANDANTS IN CHURCH One
Sunday morning during service, a 2000 member congregation was surprised to
see two men enter, both covered from head to toe in black and carrying
submachine guns. One of the men proclaimed, "Anyone willing to take a
bullet for Christ, remain where you are." Immediately, the choir
fled, the deacons fled, and most of the congregation fled. Out of the 2000
there only remained around 20. The man who had spoken took off his hood,
looked at the preacher and said, "Okay Pastor, I got rid of all the
hypocrites. Now you may begin your service. Have a nice day!" And the
two men turned and walked out. Biblical Confession before every sermon: This
is my Bible. It declares Blessings shall come and overtake me I am
blessed coming and going. I am blessed in my health, my home & happiness. My
work is blessed. My money is blessed. And whatever I put my hand to is
blessed. I am
the head, not the tail. I am above only, not beneath. God is on my side. COMING EVENTS September
2008 – Jubilee – Theme for
July, 10:30 AM Sunday’s Sept
19 - 21 – Small Groups @ a place near
you – call 759-5795 Sept
27 – Pastor’s
Party – Anniversary
celebration with Bill Godair @ Promiseland 6 PM Sept
28 – Anniversary 08 – Pastor
Bill Godair 10:30 AM Sept
22-27 – Fasting & Prayer week
–fast 1 day & pray daily for Anniversary the services. |