Kisses and Coffee

Just after God told Jesus He was His beloved Son, and right before His (Jesus) ministry really got going, something happened that I think is worth taking a look at. The devil shows up at a time when Jesus was physically weakened. He'd just spent 40 days in utter closeness with His Father, fasting, praying, and seeking; getting prepared for His calling here on earth. "Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. (Luke 4:5) Because you see the world is all he has to offer, God has so much more for his children!  Now I don't think the enemy has changed his ways of doing things. If he is so bold as to go after Gods' Son it shouldn't surprise us that he'll come after us when we have heard from God in a powerful way. Example: I have been on a path of restoration and deliverance for awhile now and God has revealed much to me. Having said that, there was still something inside me ...

Hmmm... if Jesus is our example and He lived kinda homeless (in the worlds sense) how come we think we should be so comfy in our warm little (or big) houses, with a fire blazing to keep us warm and beautiful pictures on the walls (which are all painted decorator colors) and flowers growing in all the gardens? In the book of Luke I was reading that Jesus called on twelve people to help him out in spreading the "kingdom" here on earth. He also told them not to take anything for the journey, not even their walking sticks (staffs). Is He crazy? No food not even a change of clothes (now I would really have a problem with this one). And also NO MONEY!!!! Ok so one morning I wake up and this friend of mine says "Terry I need you to help me out. I am going from town to town (on foot) talking to people and meeting all their needs and I want you to come with me. I will teach you how to use the power My Father gives to all that hook up with Him. Now keep in mind that recently ne...