Men's Advance

3-14-08, & 3-15 We had an awesome meeting with Pastor La Fayette Scales (from Columbus). It really feels like we're becoming all we should be. Pastor Nate ended the weekend with a conclusion that really challenges us to 'upgrade'. We are called to be courageous and responsible, to make the wrong right.

Jesus is our rest. Ps. 110: 1-4 We need to crush the enemies in our life. I have to accept the responsibility-step up. Gen. 14: 14-16 the (318) men who stood up for Abram. "Do what's right"= justice. Men need 3 things: wisdom, favor, & courage. They are called to be worshipers, warriors, and winners. Jesus gave us the victory.
Heb. 7:1-2 Melchizedek means righteousness and peace. Amos 5:21-4 Worship is also loving others. We need to model from the church into the home and the community. Lev. 6 & Ex.22 are right dealings. Micah 6: 6-8 Humble men don't think less of themselves they think of themselves less. He thinks of others. Peace is freedom from fear.

1. Peace with God- God doesn't take sides, He takes over. He wants your whole life. Col. 3:15 Mind and Spirit in agreement will beat out the flesh every time.
   
2. Peace of God- Peace is the umpire. When you have no scripture or anything else to go by, let peace be your judge.
3. Peacemaker- Let me carry peace everywhere I go. We can change the atmosphere around us.

Worthy= God desires, deserves, and expects our praise. I Sam. 22:1-2 David had a ragtag team of mighty men. Sticking around David in a cave changed them. II Sam. 23: 8-10 Courage is strength in action. Truth is our market distinctive. Like Burger King has 'Have it your way.' :11-12 Get committed emotionally and intellectually. If you stand committed others will stand with you.