Seeing Yourself As God Does (1)

We were like grasshoppers in our own sight. - Numbers 13:33

When Moses sent 12 spies to check out the Promised Land, 10 came back saying, "We saw...giants...and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight" (Nu 13:33).

Israel had repeatedly witnessed God's power; why now were they intimidated? It's a perception problem called low self-esteem, and it's how the enemy prevents you from winning. The Israelites quickly forgot their Red Sea deliverance and instead remembered Egypt where they'd lived as slaves. Be careful. Hard times can make you think you don't deserve to be blessed! Anytime you have something of value, the enemy will attack you. In the Old Testament we read: "When the Philistines heard...David had been anointed king...they went up in full force to search for him" (2 Sa 5:17 NIV). Until you claim your rightful place in Christ, Satan will tell you that you deserve to be mistreated. So cover yourself in God's Word until it becomes such a part of you that you stop doubting yourself. God made you in His image, redeemed you, dwells in you, and that makes you valuable!

A man in the prairie observed an eagle fatally wounded by gunshot. He writes: "With his eyes gleaming...he slowly turned his head, giving one last...longing look towards the sky. He'd often swept those starry spaces with his wonderful wings...the sky was the home of his heart. There he'd displayed his strength a thousand times...played with the lightning and raced the wind. Now far from home, the eagle lay dying, because - just once - he forgot and flew too low...My soul is that eagle. This isn't its home. It must never lose its skyward look."

 

4th of July BBQ THIS Friday At 4PM

 

We will be having a BBQ on THIS FRIDAY over Pastor and Janet’s house.

Come on out, we’re going
to have a great time of fun, fellowship,
AND FIREWORKS!!

The address is
18650 S.W. 210 Street
Please see Evelyn or Valerie for what to bring.

 

Free Sundays at Vizcaya

Vizcaya opens its gates free of charge for all visitors on the last Sundays in June, July, and August of 2008. Vizcaya is a Miami-Dade County-owned estate that belongs to everyone in the community, and we’re delighted to welcome all visitors, including those who may not have previously visited this National Historic Landmark.
June 29, 2008 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July 27, 2008 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(A group from IOC will be going on July 27th)
August 31, 2008 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Visitors will enjoy a variety of free special programs on these three days:
Tours of the main house and gardens
Family art-making activities
Orchid-potting demonstrations in the David A. Klein Orchidarium
Special talks and demonstrations

 

 

Join a
LIFE GROUP

In 4 locations:

Life Group Leader:
Lisa Serrano
Tuesdays @ 7:30PM
6257 S.W. 135 Ave.

Life Group Leader:
Martha Garcia
Wednesdays @ 7:30PM
11044 S.W. 154 Place
(Lois’ house)

Life Group Leader:
Jo Anne Jewett
Wednesdays @ 7:30PM
9401 Dominican Drive

Life Group Leader:
David Colon
Wednesdays @ 8:00PM
9411 Fontainebleau Blvd. Apt. 209
(Jose & Melissa's house)
(for College & 20’s)