Category: Moses

Drawing the Line

R. Mangold

When GOD was about to speak to the nation of Israel at the mountain, He told them to cleanse themselves and abstain from certain tasks in preparation. Then He ordained Moses with the responsibility of determining where the line approaching the mountain began. The issue is never where Moses established the line, it is once he drew the line he never once erased it and then established it again somewhere else.

By Sis. Natalie Johnson of Frederick, MD. She attends Apostolic Lighthouse Church – Pastor Michael Mangold. Her many talents include conference and camp meeting speaker and anointed singer and signer for the hearing impaired. A video of her testimony can be found at http://youtu.be/Nxq90806oCo


Big Lessons in Small Packages – The Locust

R. Mangold

24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants…26 The conies…27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; 28 The spider… (Proverbs 30:24-28)

The fledgling nation Israel complained they had no king like other nations. God chose judges to govern them, while He remained Israel’s King. At their insistence, and to God’s chagrin, He allowed them a king, but this led to centuries of upheaval and unrest for Israel.

Proverbs asserts that the voracious locusts despite having no king, by uniting in bands wreak havoc on crops leaving starving nations in their wake. Astounding imagery of what can be accomplished when unity is at the core. No one trying to outdo the other; No jealousy if one does; No one concerned others aren’t carrying their load; No one worried whether there’s enough for everyone. Just intense focus on the mission!

Let’s end the madness of who’s getting the credit or glory, and get down to the business of winning the lost! If we unify our efforts, there’s no limit to our effectiveness. The harvest truly is ready – we “locusts” just need to unite!

“Serminute” Series – Big Lessons in Small Packages

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Humble Beginnings

R. Mangold

Moses started out a basket case. David was a sheepish boy. Solomon was a sleeper. And, Jonah was fish bait. Moses went on to lead Israel to the Promised Land. David was “giant-killing” man after God’s own heart. Solomon was the wisest man of his day. Jonah preached a revival message that saved a nation. Don’t underestimate God’s resourcefulness in your life. He even used a vocal donkey to save a prophet’s life!

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A Leader Willing to be Led

R. Mangold

And he Moses said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. Ex. 33:15 – As strong of a leader as Moses was, he was also humble enough to know that unless God carried them, their travels were destined for failure. I wonder how many burdens would be lifted and cares would be released, were we to allow God to carry us and leave his proverbial footprints in the sand of our lives?

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The Power of ONE

R. Mangold

The POWER of ONE! One bite of the fruit (Adam). One glance over the shoulder (Lot’s Wife). One strike of the rock (Moses). One haircut (Samson). One touch of the Ark (Uzzah). One lustful look at a bathing beauty (David). One selfless act at Calvary. One empty tomb. One Lord. One Faith. One baptism.

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