Saturday, July 31, 2010

Youth battle with teams for a Rock, Paper, Scissors champion...


Our youth enjoyed food, fellowship and social time, several games inside and volleyball match outside. We shared a devotional message entitled “Grow Up!” inspired from Martha and Mary’s story from the book of Luke 10: 38-42. Our closing activity was a scavenger hunt that had two teams competing to solve the Soul Train/American Band Stand inspired word scramble which ended up spelling out “Jesus Loves Me”.


We thank all our youth for coming out and can’t wait until our next gathering we will keep you posted here on the blog, in our bulletin insert Bit's N Pieces as well as through email, Face book, text…hey face it we will be spreading the word anyway we can for our next night of worship, praise and fun at Selah! Come Join us and bring a friend.


In Christ Service,


Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, pastor


Selah Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Four Oaks, NC


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Friday, July 30, 2010

July 30th, 2010 ~ He Holds Your Destiny

God shows us in so many ways that He is in control...


TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way"

Psalm 37:23
Oftentimes, people who aren't fulfilling their destiny will try to discourage you from fulfilling yours. They may not do it intentionally, but they'll tell you what you can't do and how things won't work out. They're quick to remind you of all your impossibilities. Your relatives, co-workers and friends may try to talk you out of your dream, but that's because God didn't put that promise in them; He put it in you. You have to remember that other people don't determine your destiny; God does. He holds your destiny in the palm of His hand.

If you will keep believing, God will not only bring it to pass, but He will do more than you can ask or think.

Yesterday as I road the highways and byways to make my way to Wake Med for a visit and time of fellowship, praise and prayer with Ms. Lana Linker and her family I could see God showering me with reminders of my call and His anointing. The photo above was a rainbow less than half a mile into my journey. To me it just strengthened my belief in God's promise. Don't let go of your dream or your destiny!

Never lose site of God's Ray of Hope as you move closer to your destiny.

Selah people' and friends, don't let someone else's unbelief keep you from believing. Don't let other people talk you out of your dreams. It's time to get into agreement with God. He says you are well able. He says you are equipped. He says you are qualified. He says you are anointed, called and appointed to fulfill every dream and desire He's placed in your heart!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father in heaven, I trust that You are leading and guiding me today. I trust that You hold my future. I choose to tune out the discouraging voices and tune into Your Word. Fill me with Your peace and joy as You direct my steps. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

July 29th, 2010 ~ Greater Than the Past...

Do you have high expectations?
You and I should!



TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house," says the LORD Almighty. "And in this place I will grant peace…"

Haggai 2:9

God wants to amaze you with His goodness! We are living in a day where God is increasing His favor. Maybe you have seen God's goodness to a certain degree. In reality, you haven't seen anything yet! God has favor in your future that will supersede anything that you've seen in the past.

The Scripture talks about how the glory of the latter day will be greater than the glory of the former day. That means what God did for your parents or grandparents, He's going to surpass in your generation. The blessing and favor of past generations was good, but we serve a God of increase!

He has greater things in store for your future!

Selah people' and friends today, I encourage you to get your hopes up. I encourage you to enlarge your vision. Be expecting God to bring opportunities across your path. Be expecting to meet the right people and get the right breaks. Prepare your heart and mind to receive the increase and blessing God has in store for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father in heaven, thank You for being the God of increase. I trust that You have great things in store for my future. I surrender every area of my mind, will and emotions as I wait on You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."


In Christ service,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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July 29th, 2010 - Prayer Needed!



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In Christ service,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

July 28th, 2010 ~ Let Go of Comparison


How do you measure up?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do"

Ephesians 2:10

Are you comfortable in your own skin? In other words, do you recognize yourself as the treasure God made you; or are you constantly looking for approval and comparing yourself to a neighbor, co-worker or friend? Do you try to out-dress them or out-perform them? Are you always looking for ways to one-up them?

Friend, it's time to let all of that go.

Comparison is a distraction. Comparison is a thief. It steals your time, energy, focus and joy. You aren't here to impress anybody; you don't have to prove anything because you are God's special workmanship. He created you with a purpose for a purpose. You are empowered and equipped to do everything He's called you to do.

If you will choose to stay free from a spirit of competition and just run your own race, not only will you enjoy your life more, but you'll see your gifts and talents come out to the full. You'll see His blessing and favor in a greater way, and you'll move forward into the life of victory He has in store!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Heavenly Father, thank You for setting me free from competition. I choose to rest in You knowing that I am Your workmanship. Thank You for directing and ordering my steps. I bless and praise You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Rev Patrick Muston, Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

July 27th, 2010 ~ Know Your Limitations

Where has God placed you in this world?


TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be"

1 Corinthians 12: 17-18

In the New Testament, John was baptizing a crowd of people and drawing a lot of attention. Somebody came up and said, "John, are you the Christ or should we keep looking?" Without missing a beat John said, "No, I am not the Messiah."

See, John knew what he was, but he also knew what he was not. It's just as important to know what you're not because if you don't realize your limitations, you'll get drawn into areas that may look impressive and may feed your ego, but they are outside of your gifting and calling; outside of what God anointed you to do.

Selah people' and friends anytime you go outside of your limitations, it will be a constant struggle. Don't let that be you! Instead, stay focused on what you're good at. I remember a favorite story of my daughter and son was one that I used to tell about a "Big Toe". The story goes that there was a big toe that wanted to be and do so much more. The toe prayed daily that God would allow him to be something more special like a nose that could smell, an ear that could hear or heaven forbid perhaps an eye that could see? One day after much persistence God decide to show this big toe just what he thought he wanted. God said to the big toe "I have made you for a purpose but you do not comprehend or understand how important your job is to be a Big toe. I will answer your prayer and I will make you an eye. The toe was overjoyed hearing this until what God said next. You will be an eye but you will stay right where I put you on the foot so all that you will see is the inside of a sock." Remember my brothers and sisters to follow peace in your heart and know your limitations because God has created you just the way He wants you to be!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me. Thank You for choosing me. I ask that You help me to know my limitations. Help me to know my place in the body of Christ so that I can bring glory and honor to You. In Jesus Name. Amen."



Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

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Monday, July 26, 2010

July 26th, 2010 ~ Run Your Own Race

Who are you trying to keep up with?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…"
Hebrews 12:1-2

It's easy to be tempted to go through life competing with everyone around us. When we see someone who's more talented, better looking or has more gifts, instead of running our race and being comfortable with who we are, oftentimes we feel inferior and think, "I've got to catch up to them."

The problem with this unhealthy competition is that it's a never-ending cycle. There will always be someone ahead of us. But, it's a very freeing thing when you realize, "I'm not competing with you. I don't have to have as big a house as my neighbor to feel good about myself. I don't have to keep up with my co-worker. I don't have to be a certain size. No, I understand that I'm not in competition with my friend, my neighbor or my co-worker." I catch myself having to keep in check with my own gifts and abilities however abundant or limited. When I participate at Crossfit Mt.Olive I have to remind myself I'm going to do my best not to better someone else's time, weight or reps. Often it is when we loose site of what we are made for that we get hurt or hurt others by concentrating too much on what others are doing for the sake of a victory.

Selah people' and friends I challenge each of us instead to say to ourselves, "I'm going to be the best me that I can possibly be."

Friend, that's an attitude God can work with. When you focus on being who God made you to be, that's when you'll rise up higher and position yourself for every spiritual blessing He has in store for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father God, I humbly come to You giving You all that I am. I choose to keep my eyes on You and allow You to work in my heart and mind. I declare that I am free from competition today. In Jesus' Name. Amen."


Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Friday, July 23, 2010

July 23, 2010 ~ The Lord Is My Help!


A card for you with a word of encouragement...

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If you or someone close to you is going through a physical, spiritual or mental trial today please remember the Lord is there for us in all things. Do not be afraid!

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

July 22, 2010 ~ Be Devoted...


Where or to whom is your devotion?


TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves"

Romans 12:10

What are you devoted to in your life? Being devoted to something is simply being loyal by giving of your time, affection and resources. Many people today are devoted to certain restaurants, television programs and even their cell phones! There's nothing wrong with any of that, but we have to examine our own hearts and see if we are being devoted to the people God has placed in our lives. Are we honoring others above ourselves?

The world's system says to "look out for number one—yourself," but God's system says "look out for others, and I will look out for you."


Selah people' and friends today, as you examine your own heart and life, ask the Lord to show you ways that you can honor others. One way is by simply being faithful to your word. Be a person of integrity and honor. As you live your life devoted to one another and honoring others, you are actually honoring God. He will repay you for your kindness and reward you in this life and in eternity!


OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Heavenly Father, teach me to be a person of honor. Teach me to be devoted to others the way You desire. Fill me with Your love which is all that matters in eternity. I bless You and thank You for Your goodness. In Jesus' Name. Amen."


Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

July 21st, 2010 ~ Finding Strength


To whom or what do you cling to for strength?


TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"

Isaiah 40:31

Do you need your strength renewed today? The scripture tells us that when we hope in the Lord, that's exactly what will happen—our strength will be renewed. If you've grown weary and tired, overwhelmed by the cares of this world, it's a clear sign that you need to change what you're putting your hope in. Are you putting your hope in your job? The government? The economy? Another person? Those are all things that will change. But when you hope in the Lord, you are investing in the Rock of Ages! He never changes!

He is the only solid foundation for your soul.


Selah people' and friends today, find strength by simply putting your hope in Him. Start by declaring out loud, "God, I place my hope in You. I trust that You are working behind the scenes in my life. I choose to rest in You." Then, feed your hope and faith by meditating daily on the scriptures. As you renew your mind with the Word of God, you'll find strength, you'll find hope, and you'll find His victory all the days of your life!


OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, thank You for renewing my strength as I put my hope in You. I declare today that I love You and trust You. I know that You are working behind the scenes in my life. Fill me with Your peace and joy as I wait on You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Share a daily scripture and devotion at our church blog:
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

July 20th, 2010 ~ Buried Treasure

Is your treasure safe? Has God's wisdom been revealed to you?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

In Christ all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are safely kept.

Colossian 2:3

In ancient Colossae, Gnosticism was all the rage. It was a reliegious cult that promised salvation through secret knowledge that was said to be delivered by angels. Even the group's name was derived from the Greek word for knowledge, gnosis. In his letter to the Colosssians, Paul wanted the church to be able to discern what was false from what was true.

Instead of seeking secret knowledge, Paul told people to seek Jesus - the source of knowledge itself.

Today people continue to seek the answer to life through intellectual or social pursuits, philosophical debate, and even angelic revelation. Yet what was true in Paul's day is still true today for us. Faith in Jesus is the only road to salvation and to the secrets of life. Faith comes from knowing God through personal experience, not intellectual pursuit. Any knowledge derived from that perfect source bonds people together in love; they do not pit themselves against one another to show off what they know. Selah people' and friends please remember that knowing God encourages a state of mind that is peaceful and secure.

Yet please know that this kind of knowledge isn't a treasure trove you acquire the moment you invite God into your life. It is something that's revealed one gem at a time as you dig deeper into the Bible. Focus on Jesus. Get to know him intimately, with your whole being. You'll find knowledge that's practical, eternal, and worth infinitely more than any doctoral degree.

"When you and I act on what we've learned by focusing on Jesus, you demonstrate wisdom. The more we put wisdom to use, the wiser we become. Join me in putting God's wisdom to good use!"

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

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Monday, July 19, 2010

July 19th, 2010 ~ You are not alone...

Selah people' and friends I share this poem I recieved this morning and feel led to pass it on. God has each of us here for a purpose and He loves us unconditionally. God is calling you and me to his own and to serve Him with all that He has given us. Please be reminded however dark your days and weeks have been that God will send us a light and will never leave us...

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

You Are Not Alone

You are not alone - For God is with you.
You are not defenseless - For God is your protector.
You are not inadequate - For God is your sufficiency.
You are not useless - For God has a purpose for your life.
You are not worthless - For God sent His Son to die for you.
You are not without hope - For God has a place prepared for you.
You are not unloved - For God loves you with an everlasting love.
You are not rejected, or abandoned - For God calls you His own.

"I will never fail you. I will never abandon you." So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?"

Hebrews 13:5-6


Rev Patrick Muston, pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

July 18th, 2010 ~ Be an Imitator of God

Are we walking in the footsteps of God?


TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God"

Ephesians 5:1-2

Have you ever spent time with a small child or baby and had them mimic your every sound or action? To them it's a fun game, but internally they are learning by watching and copying everything you do. They just watch and do the same thing. That's because we are all prewired to be imitators. In high school as quarterback I imitated the punky QB known as "Jim McMahon". Why he like myself was a little undersized, not a great arm but lived to lead and had fear of no man when under hostile conditions. I mimicked Jim's lower your shoulder and sacrifice your body for the good of the team. If it meant stepping out of bounds or delivering a blow I wanted to get my licks in and let them know my team and I came to play every down. We all tend to follow someone at different times in our lives both young and old.

Just like little children, we are all still imitators. So many people today like me back in the early 80's end up imitating what they see in the world, on TV, in the news and magazines.

But scripture tells us that we are to be imitators of God and follow His example of love.

Selah people' and friends if you need to change your actions today, change what you are imitating. All you have to do is simply change your focus. The more you focus on the Word, the more you will imitate God. Our sermon spoke of a famine of the word of God and how our lives and world would look without his word. You and I must continue to feed ourselves on God's word and when you do things God's way, you will get God's results—peace, joy and blessing all the days of your life!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, I choose to put You first place in my life and imitate You. I set aside the things of the world and invite You to search my heart and mind. Give me Your heart of love and let me be an example of Your goodness. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor


Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

July 15th, 2010 ~ Don't Allow Yourself to Settle

You deserve a great harvest in all areas of your life...don't settle!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don't give up, or quit"

Galatians 6:9

Everyone has God-given dreams and desires. We all have goals we want to accomplish and situations we are believing will be turned around. Sometimes it seems to take longer than we originally thought. Sometimes, things don't work out the way we planned, and it's easy to lose enthusiasm. If we're not careful, we'll get discouraged and end up just settling where we are. But God doesn't want us to settle, He wants to take us higher. I feel God speaking to me to share these words of encouragement to you and you know these words are for you. "When your hardest hit you must not quit!"

But many times friends, people do miss out on God's best simply because they give up too soon.

They don't realize how close they are to their victory. It really is so much closer than you think.

Selah people' and friends, don't let that be you today. Don't give up just because things seem hard. You've invested so much, and you never know, just a few more days of believing, another few weeks of doing the right thing, another few months of staying in faith, and you could see that situation turn around. Remember, God is on your side! Keep standing and keep believing because you are closer than you think to fulfilling every desire He's placed inside of you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, today I come to You again, believing that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Give me Your strength to keep moving forward into the place of victory You have for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen."


Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

July 14th, 2010 - Selah VBS Video

Thanks to any and all who played a part in making High Seas Adventure Vacation Bible School such a wonderful experience for all ages. I could see God moving in so many ways and I can't wait to see the harvest that will be reaped because of the many seeds that were planted.

Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Selah VBS ~ Night Two Video/Photos

Tonight our bible story came to us from Acts 27: God Comforts Paul in a Storm at Sea.

Our kids regardless of the rain outside had a wonderful time sharing in food, fellowship, fun, crafts, games, singing, dancing and the bible story acted out through drama on board the ship with Paul with wind and rain.

A blessed opportunity for all ages to experience Spritual Growth. I thank all our staff and VBS crew of all ages who shared tonight's them: God's word is Comforting...Let's Go!

Enjoy the photos...

Your Pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

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July 12th, 2010 ~ Seed for Sowing





Join me as we become sowers and help do our part to enlarge the harvest.

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness"

2 Corinthians 9:10

God desires to bring you increase. He's provided you with seed so that you can invest into the lives of others. There is tremendous potential in any seed. A single seed can produce harvest of 30, 60 or 100-fold return! But that seed has to be planted. You can have a package of seeds sitting in a drawer for years and nothing will happen. But when you plant that seed in the ground, water it and tend to the weeds, that seed will begin to grow. It won't take long before the beautiful harvest is ready to be received.

Selah people' and friends remember, you have seeds of greatness on the inside of you. God has placed within you everything you need to be successful. But, you have to step out and sow those seeds. You have to boldly declare your faith and put action behind it. Keep an attitude of expectancy and go out believing that great things are coming your way.

Be obedient to His Word because those seeds you sow will produce an abundant harvest of blessing all the days of your life.

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, thank You for entrusting me with seed to sow. I want to be a wise steward of all Your resources. Give me wisdom and discernment to be obedient with my words and actions. Let everything I do bring honor to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor


Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

July 7th, 2010 ~ Remember the Coach...

LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH AND DISCIPLE JOHN WOODEN DIES


John WoodenDisciple and legendary college basketball Coach John Wooden recently died at the age of 99. Wooden was born into a Dutch-Irish family in 1910 in Hall, Ind. He attended Disciples churches in Indiana and later in Los Angeles, Calif. He died June 4 in Los Angeles. From 1964-'75, Wooden's University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) basketball teams won 10 national championships, including 88 consecutive games over one stretch.

Wooden's family moved to Martinsville, Ind., eight miles away from Hall, Ind., after his freshman year in high school when his parents, Joshua and Roxie, lost the family farm. "He was born and raised in my home state of Indiana and was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the church in which I was born, baptized and ordained, so I've been hearing about 'Coach' all my life," said Central Ohio story teller and supply preacher Jeff Gill.

“Sports do not build character, they reveal it.”
- John Wooden

Read Wooden's obituary from Newsday at: www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/obituary.aspx?n=john-wooden&pid=143327829


Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:
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Monday, July 5, 2010

July 5th, 2010 ~ HIGHER!

Take time to step back and look at life from God's perspective...



TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I;"

Psalm 61:2

Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty. We all face challenges and trials. Scripture tells us that in this world we will have trouble, but we can be encouraged today because He has overcome the world and disarmed it of the power to harm us! Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. His ways are higher than our ways, and He has promised to deliver us!

So many times, people feel stuck in their circumstances because they are looking at them from a natural perspective. This natural perspective is limited. It's small. It's only a fraction of what's really going on. But, if we'll rise up to a higher level, we will see things the way God sees them. We'll understand His purposes and see the way to victory!

Selah people' and friends today, if you're feeling overwhelmed, Jesus is the rock who is high above your circumstances. When you call on Him, He will be with you. He will lead you and guide you into the higher places He has prepared for you!


OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Heavenly Father, today I release every care and concern to You. Have Your way in my circumstances. Have Your way in my thoughts. Help me, Jesus, to come up higher in every area of my life with You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian ChurchFour Oaks, NC

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

July 4th, 2010 ~ Follow Me...

Which way should we go...Whom can we find help?

Today's Scripture:

Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you."

Matthew 28:19-20

Discipleship is similar to an internship, where hands-on learning comes from closely following the experienced example of another. While on earth, Jesus invited twelve disciples to follow Him. For three years they ate with Him, drank with Him, traveled with Him, and prayed with Him. They listened and learned through his words and actions. When Jesus prepared to return to heaven, he challenged those men to put into practice what they'd learned by making more disciples.


Jesus' mission statement, often referred to as The Great Commission, is directed to everyone who responds to his call to follow him.


In the Great Commission, Jesus outlined how his disciples should go and help others grow. First, he explained the scope of their task. In going to "all nations," Jesus assured his disciples that no place on earth was to be exempt from the scope of God's life-changing love.

Second, Jesus instructed his disciples to baptize and to teach. Baptism is both a visual symbol of an inner rebirth and a way to connect new believers with a community of Christians. Teaching budding disciples to focus on Jesus' teaching instead of on Old Testament law assured new believers that they would live under the freedom of grace instead of the burden of legalism.

Selah people' and friends teaching and baptizing a new believer begins the transformation of a new believer into a disciple. However, discipleship is an ongoing process. As you help others mature spiritually, Jesus will bring you to maturity as well.

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Heavenly Father we pray that we may continue to grow and know that helping others find out more about God is Jesus' command for everyone of us who follows Him. We ask that you help us to see how we can help other to see Christ more clearly each day."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

July 3, 2010 ~ TEAMWORK!

Teamwork...one word that will define success in any company, church, family or athletic group. But if you had to pick the ultimate team, how could you not pick the Blue Angels?

Today, you're about to enjoy a 3 minute inspirational movie about the Blue Angels that truly captures the essence of teamwork.

So turn up the speakers, sit back and enjoy! And just one more thing - don't forget to share it with friends, co-workers and especially...your team!

Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston


Selah Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Four Oaks, NC

Friday, July 2, 2010

July 2, 2010 ~ Celebrate Your Freedom

I raise my hands to our Lord in Celebration of my freedom...
Will you join me not just on the 4th but daily praising Him?


TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"You have been set free from sin…"


Romans 6:18


This weekend, we celebrate Independence Day in America. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared independence from Britain, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783—seven more years. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to stand and fight for many years before the British would accept and recognized the United States of America.



In the same way, we have to declare our freedom and be determined to stand against the opposing forces in our lives. We have to declare our freedom from addiction, poverty, sickness, and lack.



We have to stand and fight until we fully experience that freedom and peace that God has promised.


I love what our forefathers did once they signed the Declaration of Independence. They read it out loud in public. They published it in the newspaper. They spread the word. They continued to declare and celebrate even though they were in the midst of the battle.


Whatever battle you may be facing today, declare that you are free! Declare that you are an overcomer! Celebrate the victory that is on its way! As you stand strong and celebrate your freedom, you will experience His victory and true freedom all the days of your life!



OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:


"Heavenly Father, thank You for setting me free in every area of my life. I declare today that nothing can hold me back. I declare that I am free from sickness, poverty, lack, and addiction. I declare that You have set me free and thank You for freedom in every area of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen."



Your brother in Christ,


Patrick



Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor



Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com


Listen to our music special and sermon message each week via our Selah media website:

http://selahmedia.tripod.com


Share a daily scripture and devotion at our church blog:

http://selahchurch.blogspot.com