DEFENSE

I wanted to share a post that one of my Facebook friends posted earlier today. I hope so of you can use it.

Riding For Jesus
Ray Rev RedBeard Moore
VP Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriders.org
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George Wilson

Do you realize that the devil does NOT know what you think! He CANNOT read your thoughts. He is NOT omniscient. He does however get his information by what we say, what we do, how we act and react, what we watch, what we listen to, where we go and what things influence us. He learns how to tailor-make temptations, snares and traps for each one by observing our habits and routines. Do not JUST think in terms of the three types of sin we hear so often, lust of the eyes, pride of life and lust of the flesh. That keeps us in vagueness and generality and causes us not to grow. This does NOT mean that we should run and hide what we do from him. It does mean that we HAVE reason to draw closer to the Father and trust in Him, reason to get deeper into the Word and hide that Word in our hearts.

Mat. 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. Mat. 17:20, Mk. 11:23

2 Cor. 2:11 “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” Eph. 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Jesus spoke to the devil while being tempted and used the Word in Mat. 4:1-11. You CANNOT ‘think’ the devil, his temptations, his devices or his strongholds away. You CANNOT ‘think’ about taking authority over him. You must speak the Word of God TO the enemy. Not just speak about the enemy.

It’s time for us to learn what trips our trigger, what influences our thinking and our behavior, what draws us away and distracts us from Christ. We need to be mindful of these things and learn from them, how to set up our defenses and guard our hearts and minds from them. It’s NOT enough to just think ‘We have the shield of faith!’ We need to learn and grow in our faith! It’s time to really learn WHAT each piece of the armor means and learn how to use it and how to maintain it. Too many wear these little clichés like some ‘badge’ of being a Christian and are still being ‘picked off’ and bound up by the enemy.

Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Do we really know the impact that our 'lack of knowledge' is having on us and our families? More than this, "We are destroyed for the lack of USE of knowledge!"

Get in the Word! Go deep! Stay in it!

Joiners/ Patience

I received this email yesterday from Wayne the Southeast TX State Rep. It was rather timely as I planned to blog on the same subject. It says it clearly our Lord was not in a hurry. That is the way our chapter Presidents should be in filling the chapter offices. I urge you to take as much time as possible to really get to know your people and learn what gifts the Lord is giving them and what direction He is leading them in.

 

In my opinion leadership in this ministry is a whole lot more about heart and action than about the title on your vest. If the title is important to you, I urge you to do some soul searching to find out why. The quickest way to not get an officers position in this ministry is to let me hear you ask for it. I never asked to be an officer in this ministry, not for any of the positions I served in. I love this ministry and supported my leadership reguardless of title or position. One of my mentors asked me recently how it felt to be prayed in as the National VP, the only than I could tell him was I would be there for Pops rather he honored me with that title or not.

 

We have other men in this ministry, some have been here for years diligently working to save souls and build this ministry. These men don't ask for titles or places of honor, they ask what can I do to help or where can I be used. These men or deserving of rewards and honor, but the reward they seek comes from the Lord.

 

I pray we all come together as this ministry has the potential to do and become a force for God to use as He sees fit. I know we have that potential, because I've seen the way we come together at our events all of different background, and denominations but we come together as one. That is one of the things I first loved about Circuit Riders, and is also the thing I most often hear men of other ministries compliment us on.

 

Now get out there Circuit Riders and ride hard, ride hard to that next divine appointment He has in store for You.

Riding For Jesus
Rev Red Beard Ray Moore
National Vice President
TX  President
Circuit Riders MM
www.circuitriderscfm.org
www.facebook.com/rev.redbeard
http://circuitridersmm.blogspot.com/
http://revredbeard.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31

 Daily I use a devotional by Vance Havner. He was an old sage, dead now for many years but I find his insight of his day so very true for us in our time.  You will often hear me say, "It is the pastor's job to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable".  He is the one I received it from.  I found today's quote very insightful pertaining to us and where I believe we want to see Circuit Riders going.

 

"If the rich young ruler were to apply for membership in the average church today, he would be received instantly and perhaps made treasurer, with no questions asked. But our Lord was not in a hurry; He was after disciples, not mere joiners. Joiners are a dime a dozen today. Americans would die if they couldn't join something. Give them a button and a certificate and they'll join anything."

 

"Baytown" Wayne Anderson
SE TX Regional Rep
Circuit Riders M/M
President
New Beginnings Chapter
Mont Belvieu, TX
newbeginningscrmm@yahoo.com
mobile: 713.402.8982

Keep Running.....

I was sent this incredible word today…and had to send it on….to encourage you too….

 

WORD OF THE DAY...Hebrews 12:1

"Let us run...the race marked out for us."

*Keep Running*

Look what Jesus endured:

(1) Temptation; We imagine the wilderness temptation as three isolated events scattered over a forty-two day period. NO, "The devil tempted Jesus for forty days" (Luke 4:2). Every step, whispering in His ear. Every turn of the path, sowing doubt; forty days of non-stop temptation! When it was over, Satan would flee, angels would come and strengthen Him and He would leave the wilderness to go out and minister as no one ever has.  But first, He had to get through the temptation.  So do you, and the good news is, strengthened by God's grace, you can! It's ONLY way that any of us can overcome anything.

(2) Accusation; "Some said, 'He is a good man.'  Others replied, 'No, he deceives the people'" (John 7:12).  "The Jews then said, 'That clinches it. We were right all along when we...said you were crazy-demon possessed!'" (John 8:48).  They accused Him unfairly, but Jesus kept running the race.  You must too.

(30  Rejection; His family thought He was crazy.  The neighbors treated Him badly.  When He returned to His home town they tried to throw Him off a cliff (Luke 4:29).  But Jesus kept running the race.  So must you.

(4) Shame; At the cross He became "sin" personified (2 Cor. 5:21).  Though He never stole, lied, or lusted, He bore the shame of every thief, liar, and adulterer...How did Jesus do it?  What kept Him going?  Scripture tells us: "Who for the joy set before him endured" (Hebrews 12:2).  Jesus had already lived in heaven, and knowing what awaited Him, enabled Him to endure and finish the race.  The same joy awaits each one of us too. 

 

 

*Esther's Personal Note*

Remember that all what we need to overcome anything in this world, we get through our relationship with Jesus..."RELATIONSHIP"...  Do you remember what it takes to be in a "relationship"?  Time, sacrificing...giving all you are and have to "it".  That is what Jesus requires from us if we want to live a victorious life. And...as we come into this relationship with Him, we also become protected and provided for along with many spiritual and emotional benefits. Who doesn't want these?  We'd be crazy NOT to!  : )

 

 

To receive their daily words steve_esther_2008@yahoo.com

 

 

May we always be found....Ridin' and Abidin' under the Shadow of The Almighty,

 

Joan...Jim...and JLBB MM Team

Jesus Lovin' Bikers serving Bikers Motorcycle Ministry

 

Joan, JLBB MM

Outpost Safety & Awareness Coordinator, TCOC&I-Houston

 

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Jesus Lovin' Bikers serving Bikers

              Psalm 91

          

    "He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High

shall abide under the Shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1

 

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My Patch

I know many of you are already thinking here he goes acting like the worldly clubs about the colors, but please here me out. I've had the opportunity to get to know a lot of pastors and how they feel about the church God has called them to. Sunday Pa spoke of being jealous about his pulpit and how he closely guards it from those unfit for it. Well, this is the church God gave me to serve in and when you wear our colors on your back, you represent us the same as those standing in his pulpit. If you wear the patch, you're not just a nameless person in the back pew, but a minister of God to the hurting world. I can't watch over the patch as closely as a pastor watches over his church because as the ministry grows we start to have patched members that I don't even know. It is here that I really need you chapter Presidents help. Please be careful of who you allow the patch. The time frame is only the minimum requirements, it is up to the chapter President rather to patch someone out or not after the minimum times are served as a seeker. Please don't take this lightly and please don't patch out members just for your chapter to look more impressive riding together.

If you are going to wear our patches, rather the 3 piece or one of our other back patches, please wear it correctly. While wearing your vest with both arms down at your sides, no other patches should be seen behind your arms. These patches are our mission statement, we are Riding For Jesus! I don't want to see anything that takes away from that! This isn't new, it has been the policy since before I joined 9 years ago. If your vest is a Harley vest or some other brand that has an emblem or name on the back, I suggest you get a new vest. Could you imagine your pastor selling space on your church sign for corporate advertising like pro stadiums? It is the same thing to me to have it on the back of a Circuit Rider vest. I know we have been lenient on this in the past, but we will not be any longer. We  must uphold our rules to be a successful organization. When we overlook one rule, someone will expect it on the rule that they don't like and that is a road we're not going down. The by-laws give you the freedom to tastefully decorate the front of your vest as you like.

Please also conduct yourself in your vest as you would inside the church building. I love my patch because of the ministry it represents and God used that ministry to change my life. I've promised God to always serve this ministry as He would have me to, if that means I step on some toes at times, excuse me. I love all of you and am thankful you all have chosen to serve in this ministry, but I'll not compromise this ministry for anyone, no not anyone.

Ride Safe, Ride Hard and Give God the Glory!

Riding For Jesus,
"Rev Red Beard" Moore
CRMM Vice President
www.circuitriderscfm.org
http://www.facebook.com/rev.redbeard

Ps 45:2-7

 

2 You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,
since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
let your right hand display awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies;
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness
NIV