The Blessing of God

The month of October has been filled with many twists and turns. After August my schedule started to lighten up a great deal, something that I am not used to and don't like. I usually like to stay busy when it comes to ministry because the more I preach, the hotter I get and the hotter I get the more refreshed and relaxed I become. Early on when I had huge gaps in between speaking engagements, it seemed as if I regressed instead of progressed. I would get nervous and flounder around until I got in my groove.

The more I minister, I enter into a God Zone where I become unstoppable and unphased. Most Christians refer to this as the Anointing. I thank God for the anointing because without it, I'm in trouble. It's an awesome thought to realize that I minister under that burden removing yoke destroying power that cannot be stopped. With God working in me and through me, I can do more things than I ever thought possible.

Getting back to the blessing of God, outside of getting more preaching opportunities, I have been receiving larger and larger offerings. So that (1) I can continue to do what I've been called to do. (2) I can bless more people. The more I bless people, the more God has been blessing me.

Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the Lord maketh rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."

I'm not blessed because I'm rich, I'm rich because I'm blessed. Because of simple obedience, trust and diligence; God has shown Himself strong and poured more of Himself into my life.

I was in McConnellsburg last Sunday for 2 services. I never met the Pastor before or his people, but they are wanting me to come back next year and hold a larger meeting. I was only there to cover for a schedule conflict and look what the Lord has done.

I anticipate that 2009 will be unlike any other year I have ever encountered. I expect to double and maybe triple my itinerary, as well as have more money flow through my ministry to touch a generation and to touch the world.

My next goal is to preach in every state and to travel internationally......Hallelujah!!

Called in season and out of season

Today I leave for another opportunity to prove that the Word works. I have always said that a travelling minister needs to be instant in season and out of season and so far, I've been right. I received a call Wednesday morning from a Pastor who was in a bind regarding his church. This Sunday he was supposed to have a guest minister come and speak for "Pastor Appreciation Day", however, the guy called and said that he was sick or something and wouldn't be able to make it.

That's why I got the call; sort of last minute, but hey, I had the weekend off and I didn't mind going back out on the road. I also look at it this way, I'm sowing seed into good ground with this church and its' Pastor. I could have pulled out an old sermon to use, but sensed that I needed to prepare fresh Manna.

Paul instructed Timothy to be instant in season and out of season and so I wonder what the Lord has in store for not only this Church (I've never been here), the Pastor and even myself.

I have also entered a season where it seems as if the Lord has really opened the flood gates in my life. I have been busy all year and I'm still getting more and more opportunities at every turn. I close this month by speaking at my churches "Healing School" on October 30th. The staff at the church I attend are all Rhema grads and have had successful ministries prior to coming on staff. My Senior Pastor: Rev. John and Michelle Nuzzo have done it all. They were Children's Pastor's; Travelling Ministry as well as serving on the Mission field in Africa. All of this before founding Victory Family Church in 1993.

Victory is now on a 12 million dollar campaign to begin phase 2 of the building program. I have seen the Lord move mightily here and I'm glad that I have a part in it. We are touching a generation and God is getting the glory for it. I encourage anyone to check us out @ www.lifeatvictory.com and see for yourself all that is taking place.

It's now 10 to 9 and I need to get packing so that I can leave on time. I practically live out of a suitcase and so this shouldn't take too long. I plan on ministering on Knowing Your Identity In Christ. I have no idea what will take place or even what will come out of my mouth, but if I step out boldly speak as led, he'll fill it.

My first blog on blogger

even though I picked a stupid title for this blog, it's so named because I just learned that I actually had a google account to set this thing up. I can now blog with joy and happiness.


-Josh