Malachi 3:10-12 (ESV)
10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. 11 I will rebuke the devourer[a] for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear, says the Lord of hosts. 12 Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.
It is getting into the summer months and many of us are beginning to think vacation! I know my wife and I are taking off tomorrow to go up to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas for a week of getting away, seeing the sites, playing a little golf, visiting with family, and renewing old acquaintances in the Village.
As we began preparing for this little vacation, I once again realized that it is not really just talking off and forgetting about everything. We all have heard people say it’s God first, then spouse, family, ministry, etc. All too often those priorities get mixed up. If God is really first then He is going along with you and will be active in all you do and probably giving you opportunities to reach out to others with His love.
So, I am going on vacation but I am going to worship with my fellow believers at Faith Lutheran Church this Sunday in Hot Springs Village. I am going to keep all those I pray for that are in ministry in Mexico in my daily or nightly prayers. As the Lord taps me on the shoulder I might even be remembering you by name also.
Point is: God isn’t finished with you until He taps you on the shoulder and says “Well done, my faithful servant.” Until then we frolic along together enjoying each other and the opportunities He sets before us... AND…let’s not forget that, this vacation time is also a gift granted us from our loving, caring, determined God.
You can be a big help to this Ministry by simply reading this Newsletter, praying about the things mentioned in it, and then sharing it with others, making copies, posting it etc.
Click here for the June KIMA Newsletter (pdf)
May God continue to bless you, your family, and your ministries!
Rev. Norman Finke
Executive Director of KIMA
10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. 11 I will rebuke the devourer[a] for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear, says the Lord of hosts. 12 Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.
It is getting into the summer months and many of us are beginning to think vacation! I know my wife and I are taking off tomorrow to go up to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas for a week of getting away, seeing the sites, playing a little golf, visiting with family, and renewing old acquaintances in the Village.
As we began preparing for this little vacation, I once again realized that it is not really just talking off and forgetting about everything. We all have heard people say it’s God first, then spouse, family, ministry, etc. All too often those priorities get mixed up. If God is really first then He is going along with you and will be active in all you do and probably giving you opportunities to reach out to others with His love.
So, I am going on vacation but I am going to worship with my fellow believers at Faith Lutheran Church this Sunday in Hot Springs Village. I am going to keep all those I pray for that are in ministry in Mexico in my daily or nightly prayers. As the Lord taps me on the shoulder I might even be remembering you by name also.
Point is: God isn’t finished with you until He taps you on the shoulder and says “Well done, my faithful servant.” Until then we frolic along together enjoying each other and the opportunities He sets before us... AND…let’s not forget that, this vacation time is also a gift granted us from our loving, caring, determined God.
You can be a big help to this Ministry by simply reading this Newsletter, praying about the things mentioned in it, and then sharing it with others, making copies, posting it etc.
Click here for the June KIMA Newsletter (pdf)
May God continue to bless you, your family, and your ministries!
Rev. Norman Finke
Executive Director of KIMA
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