Broken Vessels Podcast

Today's episode of LunchTime word is a full course meal with all the fixings. We are coming out of Luke 15: 11-32 "Parable of the Lost Son" but the word reveals more about the older son. There are times when we feel like the older son and ask our Father why celebrate someone that has dishonored you but fail to celebrate the one that stayed? I love the response of the Father in this parable, "Son, you are always with me and all that I have is yours" (Luke 15:31, KJV). Many of us that have been faithful in our spiritual walk refuse to admit that we feel this way but allow God to heal this area in your heart. Instead of becoming angry and refusing to come in to celebrate, choose to be cheerful that your brother or sister that was once lost is now found! 

Our special guest Cynthia B. Jackson shares her testimony being "Shaken to Move" for the Kingdom of God. She shares how God was kept her surrounded with his love and mighty hand. It was difficult to transition in her season of shaking but glory to God she continued to endure. Cynthia B. Jackson is an author, speaker, teacher, and prayer intercessor. Her first book, “Contending for your Destiny: Find Your Purpose Through Life Trials!” was published in 2014. In it, she reveals how God used the trials in her life to bring her into His purpose for her life. She is known by many to be a voice of encouragement, a teacher of God’s word, and a prayer warrior. Her passion and purpose is to speak God’s word of love and edification over the lives of others so they can believe in who God has called them to be and begin to Live Beyond their Expectations!

This episode of Let's talk about it Fridays, we discuss the pain of losing family and friends because of our faith in Jesus Christ. On this straight and narrow road we learn that some people near to us will soon fade away. There are times when this can lead us feeling alone and rejected from our loved ones. But Jesus describes his true family in the book of Mark 3: 31-35 as whoever does the will of His Father. Jesus was not dishonoring his family by making this statement but it shows us that this walk is about doing the will of our Father. Our focus regardless of who leaves or stays is about pleasing our Father and being obedient. 

Today's Lunchtime Word is a buffet of goodness and will require you to empty out, so he can fill you up again. We are coming out of the book of Deuteronomy 9: 1-6 and God spoke to the children of Israel and instructed them to go into the land promised to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac & Jacob. While speaking with the children of Israel, God told them that it was not because of their righteousness or upright heart that they will enter the promise land. The land was given because of a promise to the forefathers and because of the wickedness of the nation. God reveals that it's not their righteousness because they are a stiff-necked people. This word was so good and convicting because at times we think it's our righteousness but its the faithfulness of our God. Be sure to take time to read and meditate on the book of Deuteronomy 9 in its entirety. 

This episode of LunchTime Word focuses on complete surrender unto the Lord. Making the decision to choose the straight and narrow path. The word for today is coming out of Mark 1: 16-20 and be sure to read the book of Mark in it's entirety. This word for today will fill you up and overflow for you to be a blessing to someone else. 

Today's LunchTime word is coming out of the book of Psalms 70. This scriptures is to encourage, motivate and exalt listeners to seek God in the time of trouble. During moments of adversity choose to seek God and not resort to take matters into your own hands. Go to the Lord in prayer and ask for his help. Honestly, who else can help us? Jesus is our Lord, Savior and deliverer and it's in him that I trust. It is in the Lord that I move, breathe and have my being. Though I may be weak and poor, all that I have is yours Father. So here I am standing in the need of prayer. May this episode feed your spirit and encourage you to press! 

This episode of LunchTime Word is coming out of the book of Proverbs 9: 1-12. In this day and age we need Godly wisdom for our daily lives. Whether it is to make decisions for our families, careers, education, etc. It is important to have wisdom to help us navigate our decisions. At times we think having experience is a sign of wisdom but Godly wisdom helps us discern beyond the surface of a situation. So be sure to read Proverbs 9 in it's entirety as we remain dedicated to feeding our spirit man. 

Today's LunchTime Word is full of meat and potatoes for our spirit man. In the book of mark 2:13-17, Jesus eats with sinners and tax collectors and some of the Scribes questioned his disciples about this. But Jesus heard it and answered the scribes, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick". Jesus is our Great Shepherd and came to the sick and to lead sinners to repentance. This word for today leads me refreshed and rejuvenated to continue on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray this word will convict you to follow Jesus because he is the way, the truth and the life! 

Today's LunchTime Word is coming out of the book of Matthew 13:24-30. Jesus is teaching a parable concerning "Weeds" to the disciples and multitude of people. Jesus sat on a boat while people listened from the shore as he taught. This word for today was meat to our bones and nourishing to our soul.