Barnabas Ministries UK

Rev. E. Anderson

WHAT SIZE IS GOD?

God can do all things.

MATTHEW 19:26

Nature is God’s workshop. The sky is his resume. The universe is his calling card. You want to know who God is? See what he has done. You want to know his power? Take a look at his creation. Curious about his strength? Pay a visit to his home address: 1 Billion Starry Sky Avenue.

He is untainted by the atmosphere of sin, unbridled by the time line of history, unhindered by the weariness of the body.

What controls you doesn’t control him. What troubles you doesn’t trouble him. what fatigues you doesn’t fatigue him. Is an eagle disturbed by. traffic? No, he rises above it. Is the whale perturbed by a hurricane? Of course not, he plunges beneath it. Is the lion flustered by the mouse standing directly in his way? No, he steps over it.

How much more is God able to soar above, plunge beneath, and step over the troubles of the earth!

Max Lucado - The Great House of God

Rev. E. Anderson

LEMONS and SUGAR

This should probably be taped to your bath room mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it’s 100% true.

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don’t like you.

5. Every night SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don’t even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude

remarks.

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If you are a loving friend, send this to everyone, including the one that sent it to you.

If you get it back, then they really do love you.

And always remember….

when life hands you Lemons, ask for Sugar and call me over!

Good friends are like stars, You don’t always see them, But you know they are always there.

‘Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It’s Hell in the Hallway’

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I’m here than a whole truckload when I’m gone.

Forward to all your friends. And don’t tell me you’re too busy for this..

Don’t you know the phrase ’stop and smell the flowers’?

Happiness keeps you Sweet, Trials keep you strong, Sorrows keep you human, Life keeps you humble, Success keeps you glowing, But only God keeps you Going.

Rev. E. Anderson

WHISPERS

The man whispered, ‘God, speak to me’ and a meadowlark sang.
But, the man did not hear.

So the man yelled, ‘God, speak to me’ and the thunder rolled across the sky.
But, the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, ‘God let me see you.’ And a star shined brightly.
But the man did not see.

And, the man shouted, ‘God show me a miracle.’ And, a life was born.
But, the man did not notice.

So, the man cried out in despair, ‘Touch me God, and let me know you are here.’
Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man. But, the man brushed the butterfly away …
and walked on.

I found this to be a great reminder that God is always around us in the little and simple things that we take for granted …. even in our electronic age.

So I would like to add one more:

The man cried, ‘God, I need your help!’ And an e-mail arrived reaching out with good news and encouragement.

But, the man deleted it and continued crying .

Don’t miss out on a blessing because it isn’t packaged the way that you expect.

My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you Won’t you please pass this to people you want to be blessed.

Have A Happy Day!

Rev. E. Anderson

YOUR WORDS HAVE POWER –

R.T.Kendall

brief quotes from his introduction  – something to think about and meditate on

Could I give you what is perhaps my most ‘unfavourite’ verse in the Bible? It is Matthew 12: 36 – the words of Jesus, ‘I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken’.

A careless word. ‘Idle word’ (KJV). ‘Useless word’ (TEV). ‘Thoughtless word’ NEB. Oh dear. I am in serious trouble. This does not make me look forward to the Day of Judgment.

One of the greatest challenges we face is to master the tongue

Controlling the tongue is self-restraint with words, having the wisdom to know what to say – and saying it, but equally knowing when not to speak – and saying nothing.

A particular definition of wisdom is knowing what to do next and having the ability to carry it out. We should all pray for this kind of wisdom every day. So too with controlling the tongue, or self-restraint with words. Wisdom with the tongue is knowing what to say next – and saying it; and having the self-discipline not to speak when you have the presence of mind that keeping your mouth shut is the next step forward.

Rev. E. Anderson

WORTHWHILE LIVING

T. DeWitt Talmage once said: “There is a great deal of senseless praise of longevity, as though it were a wonderful achievement to live a good while. Ah, my friends, it is not how long we live but how well we live, and how useful we live. A man who lives to 80 years and accomplishes nothing for God and humanity might better have never lived at all. Methuselah lived 969 years, and what did it amount to? In all those more than nine centuries he did not accomplish anything which seemed worth recording. Paul lived only a little more than 60 years, but how many Methuselah’s would it take to make one Paul?’

PASSING THE TEST

The following incident underscores the qualifications of a good missionary in a most unique way.  At 3 a.m. one winter morning, a young candidate climbed the steps to the home of a man who was to examine him concerning his fitness for a foreign post. He was shown into the study where he waited until eight o’clock for an interview. When the examiner, an old clergyman, finally put in an appearance, he asked these questions, “Can you spell?” “Yes Sir!” was the reply. “Well then, spell cat.” C-a-t.” “Fine. Now do know anything about figures?” the examiner inquired. “Yes, Pastor, something.” “How much is two times two?” “Four! “replied the young mail. “That’s splendid,” said the elderly preacher, “I believe you have passed the test. I’ll see the board tomorrow and recommend you for the mission field.” The next day the

examiner made his report: “The young man has all the qualifications of a good missionary. First, I tested him on self-denial. I told him to be at my house at 3 a.m. He left a warm bed and came out in the cold that early without a word of complaint. Second, I tried him out on promptness, and he appeared right on time. Third, I examined him on patience. I made him wait five hours to see me, after telling him to come at three in the morning. Fourth, I tested him on temper. He failed to show any signs of it; he didn’t even question my delay. Fifth, I tried his humility. I asked him questions that a five-year-old child could answer, and he showed no indignation. So, you see, I believe this young man meets our requirements. He will make the kind of missionary we need!”

MESSAGES IN SONG

The story is told of three churches, located on opposite corners of a certain intersection, each of which opened their evening meeting with a rousing song service. It so happened on one warm night, when all the doors and windows were opened wide, that one congregation began by singing the old hymn. “Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown?” The strains had just barely faded away, when the folks across the street commenced with the familiar song, ‘No, Not One, No Not One!” the words had scarcely finished when the words, Oh, That Will Be Glory For Me,” emanated loud and clear from the third church!

Rev. E. Anderson

VALUES

John Betjeman could take a worthless sheet of paper, write a poem on it, and make it worth £100 – That’s GENIOUS.

Charles Clore could sign his name to a piece of paper and make it worth a million – That’s CAPITAL.

The Royal Mint can take an inexpensive piece of metal, stamp the Queen’s head on it and make it worth £1- That’s MONEY.

A mechanic can take material that is only worth £1 and make it worth £50  - that’s CRAFTSMANSHIP.

An artist can take a few pounds worth of canvas, paint a picture on it, and make it worth a fortune – that’s ART.

God can take a worthless, sinful life, cleanse it by the power of Christ, put His Spirit in it, and make it a blessing to humanity – that’s SALVATION.

Rev. E. Anderson

GOD ALWAYS FIRST

 from

A.W. Tozer

In the plan of God, man is never permitted to utter the first word nor the last. That is the prerogative of the Deity, and one which He will never surrender to His creatures.

Man has no say about the time or the place of his birth; God determines that without consulting the man himself. One day the little man finds himself in consciousness and accepts the fact that he is. There his volitional life begins.

Before, he had nothing to say about anything.

After that he struts and boasts, and encouraged by the sound of his own voice he may declare his independence of God.

Have your fun, little man; you are only chattering in the interim between first and last. You had no voice at the first, and you will have none at the last!

God reserves the right to take up at the last where He began at the first, and you are in the hands of God whether you like it or not.

It would be great wisdom for us to begin to live in the light of this wonderful and terrible truth: God is the first and the last!

‘I am alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord’ – Revelation  1: 8

Rev. E. Anderson

JUST A MOM?

A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk ’s office,
was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.

She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.  

‘What I mean is, ‘ explained the recorder,  
‘do you have a job or are you just a ..?’

‘Of course I have a job,’ snapped the woman.

‘I’m a Mom.’

‘We don’t list ‘Mom’ as an occupation,

‘housewife’ covers it,’
Said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself

in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall.  
The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised,
efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like,
‘Official Interrogator’ or ‘Town Registrar.’

‘What is your occupation?’ she probed.

What made me say it?  I do not know.  
The words simply popped out.  
‘I’m a Research Associate in the field of
Child Development and Human Relations.’

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and
looked up as though she had not heard right.  

I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words.
Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written,
in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

‘Might I ask,’ said the clerk with new interest,
‘just what you do in your field?’

Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice,
I heard myself reply,
‘I have a continuing program of research,
(what mother doesn’t)
In the laboratory and in the field,
(normally I would have said indoors and out).  
I’m working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family)
and already have four credits (all daughters).  
Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities,
(any mother care to disagree?)
and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).  
But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers

and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.’

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she
completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career,
I was greeted by my lab assistants — ages 13, 7, and 3.  
Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model,
(a 6 month old baby) in the child development program,
testing out a new vocal pattern.  
I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!  
And I had gone on the official records as someone more

distinguished and indispensable to mankind than ‘just another Mom.’  

   Motherhood!  

What a glorious career!  
Especially when there’s a title on the door.

Does this make grandmothers
‘Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations’
And great grandmothers
‘Executive Senior Research Associates?’  
I think so!!!  
I also think it makes Aunts ‘

Associate Research Assistants.’

Please send this to another Mom,
Grandmother,
Aunt,

And other friends you know.

May your troubles be less,

Your blessing be more,

And nothing but happiness come through your door! 

Rev. E. Anderson

SOME DON’TS

NOBODY knows who wrote these lines, or when they came to light.

But I have the feeling they are from the pen of someone who once bore a heavy burden; one who, perhaps, knows how easy it is to yield to temptation, and how difficult to face life afterwards.

Be that as it may, I’m sure there’s a message for all of us here, saint and sinner, that will make us a little more understanding:

Please, don’t find fault with the man who limps and stumbles along the road, unless you’ve worn the shoes he wears, or struggled beneath his load.

There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt, though hidden away from view, and the burden he bears, placed on your back, might make you stumble, too.

Don’t be harsh with the man who sins, or pelt him with word or stone, unless you’re sure, aye doubly sure, you have no sins of your own.

Who knows, perhaps if the tempter’s voice should speak so soft to you, as it did to him when he went astray, it would cause you to stagger, too?

Don’t sneer at the man who’s down today unless you’ve felt the blow that caused his fall, or felt the shame that only the fallen know.

You may be strong, but still the blows that were

Rev. E. Anderson

Come Up Higher Dear Daughter

You may not know me but I know everything about you - Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and rise up - Psalm 139:2

L am familiar with all your ways – Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered - Matthew 10: 29-31

For you were made my image – Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being - Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring - Acts 17:28

I know you even before you were conceived -Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation -Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake for all your days are written in my book - Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live - Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made - Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother’s womb - Psalm 139:13

                    And brought you forth on the day you were born – Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me – John 8: 41-44

I am not distant angry but am the complete expression of love- 1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you – 1 John - 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father - John 3:1

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand James 1: 17

For I am you provider and I meet all your needs - Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope - Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love - Jeremiah 31: 3

My thoughts towards you are countless as the sand on the seashore - Psalm139:17-18

I will never stop doing good to you - Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession - Exodus 19:5

And I want to show you great and marvellous things - Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart you find me – Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart - Psalm 37:4

For it is I that gave you those desires - Philippian 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine -Ephesians 3:20

I am the Father who comforts you in all your troubles – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are broken hearted I am close to you - Psalm 34:18

As a Shepherd carries a lamb I have carried you close to my heart - Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes - Revelation 21: 3

And I will take away every pain you hove suffered on this earth - Revelation 21:3-4

           I am your Father and I love you as I love my Son, Jesus - John 17:23

For in Jesus my love for you is revealed - John 17:26

Jesus died so you that you could be reconciled – 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you – 1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8: 31-32

If you receive the gift of my Son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again - Romans &38-39

Come home and I will throw biggest party heaven has ever seen - Luke 15:7

I have always been Father and always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15

Love Your Heavenly Father