Pride goes before a fall

I am starting to realize that even when God gives you a desire it is still His time and working that brings things to pass. Just as Abraham tried to fullfill Gods purpose with producing Ishmael and Gods plan was fullfilled in Issac.

I set Carlos, the homeless guy from church , up at the hostel. Nice bed, hot shower and a free breakfast; he stayed two nights and then didnt show up on the third. It was revealing to me how pride is the impediment to our blessings. As the Lord says, Before you judge others judge yourself. Take the log out of your own eye to take the speck out of your brothers. When we are compelled to judge a brother it is Gods way of telling us this is something in you that I want to change. Now what is it that the Lord is pointing to in me? Carlos is also looking for a job, and God introduced me to a guy named Tony, he used to live in the states, he is looking for someone to work with his brother doing painting and light construction. I could be insulted by his attitude and be prideful or I can tell him about this job and let God give him a blessing. Praise God He is so merciful in Christ Jesus to allow me to continue to bless Carlos even though he doesnt appreciate it. How many, many many, etc. times have I not appreciated Gods blessings in my life. And of course the most important and source of all blessings His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, who is forever praised. Amen.

Thursday the brothers and sisters from the Leon de Judea are coming to Centro and we are going witness in the plaza. Hopefully, it will be a good bunch and we will have music and worship. Praise Jesus. I am seeking the Lord to see if He wants to start a new fellowship in Centro. Most likely He will when I leave, Halelujah, so no flesh glories in His prescence.

I am going straight from Guadalajara to Seattle. I think the Lord wants me to attend the Seattle Bible College. It is from Petecostal tradition and I think it could be a blessing. It is interesting that even the so called "charasmatics" who believe in the gifts, dont operate in the gifts. They might require tongues as evidence of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, but the real evidence is signs and wonders. What good is having the Holy Spirit if you wont let Him minister to the church. Many times the "main man" pastor or other elder wants to be the one who is the star, and He will stifle the Spirit and the moving of the Spirit because He wants to be the one who is responsible for the signs and wonders, when in fact it is God and the overall willingness of the church to yield to the Spirit, and also as Paul says, Does God works signs and wonders in your midst because of your obedience to the Law or because of your belief in Jesus (paraphrase) Either way I know the Lord has me in Seattle for His glory. Praise His Name.