STAY AT THE WELL
JOHN 4:28
THE WOMAN LEFT HER WATERPOT, AND WENT HER WAY INTO THE CITY, AND SAITH TO THE MEN, COME SEE A MAN WHICH TOLD ME ALL THINGS THAT I EVER DID: IS NOT THIS THE CHRIST? IN VERSE 15 THE WOMAN ASKED FOR THE LVING WATER…THEN SHE WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT HEARING ABOUT HER PAST AND ALL THAT SHE EVER DID THAT SHE LEFT HER WATERPOT AND SHE RAN TO TELL OTHERS.
YOU SHOULDN’T LEAVE YOU WATERPOT NO MATTER THE EXCITEMENT! THERE WILL ALAWAYS BE A TIME TO TESTIFY. THERE ARE MANY WHO ARE ABLE TO TELL YOU ABOUT ALL OF THE THINGS YOU DID IN THE PAST, BUT WHAT BOUT THE PRESENT? WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE? THE PAST WAS ALREADY LIVED. JESUS ADDRESSED HER PAST SIMPLY TO CLEANSE THE SIN SO THAT SHE COULD PUT AWAY THE OLD MAN AND GO INTO THE NEW. SO WHY RUN AND TELL ABOUT SINS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN CLEANSED? BE SURE YOU ARE NOT SO HASTY THAT YOU MISS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF THE ENCOUNTER! THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO RECEIVE IF YOU STAY AT THE WELL. YOU WILL LEARN TO GLORIFY THE LORD. YOU STAY AT HIS FEET AND HE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO RECEIVE THAT WHICH HE DESIRES TO POUR UPON YOU. HE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO BE COMPLETE. HE ADDRESSED THE SIN TO PRESENT YOU HOLY…THEN YOUR WORSHIP WOULD BE A SWEET SAVOUR. SO DON’T LET GO OF HIS HAND NO MATTER WHAT YOUR REPUTATION IS…YOU MUST STICK WITH JESUS WHO IS THE ONLY ONE TO CHANGE THINGS AND MAKE THEM FOR YOUR GOOD.
#KEEPPRAISING
-A GODCHASER

FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE
EZRA 4:4-5
THEN THE PEOPLE OF THE WEAKENED THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE OF JUDAH, AND TROUBLED THEM IN BUILDING, AND HIRED COUNSELORS AGAINST THEM, TO FRUSTRATE THEIR PURPOSE , ALL THE DAYS OF CYRUS KING OF PERSIA, EVEN UNTIL THE REIGN OF DARIUS KING OF PERSIA.
THEY BEGAN TO MAKE ACCUSATIONS…
Let this scripture be a simple word of reminder and encouragement as you continue to go forth for the people of God had their heart set on being obedient and building as the Lord had commanded them to do. There came accusers and opposers that had desires to weaken the hands of the children of God and they went from counselor to counselor with accusations with intent to trouble them and to frustrate their purpose and even today we experience those same frustrations, adversities, and perplexities. However, we keep a ready and willing mind to do the will and purpose of Christ and stay the course with purified love one toward another. We must persevere knowing in due time the Lord will move our enemies out of the way when our obedience is fulfilled. So encourage yourself in the Lord to surrender completely to the Most High and let the Lord do His job of giving the increase. Let your actions speak louder than words continuing to sow holiness and righteousness. Be not weary in well doing for you shall reap if you faint not.
#STANDTALL #PRAISE
​-A GOD CHASER

When the Silence is Too Loud
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There is silence among our children. This silence has grown louder over decades and sexual assault is the number one cause. The children and students that we know, love and are privileged to see every day are most affected by this abuse. When asked in confidence about the reluctance to come forward there were many to disclose the same common denominators: fear and intimidation, lack of self-esteem and self-worth, and threat of loss and support.
Fear and intimidation play a major role in why children keep silent about sexual assault and abuse. 35% of children abused are between ages 12 and 17 and 69% of those abused stated that the abuse occurred in their residence. The abusers use fear and intimidation to make the child feel as though there will be negative consequences if they do not comply with the sexual advances and keep quiet about the request. “What goes on in this house stays in this house”, is a mentality promoted among abusers for the wrong reasons. Because of this aspect, over 70% of sexual abuse among children goes unreported.
Those who are more susceptible to sexual abuse are those with lack of self-esteem and self-worth. The abusers often make those they are abusing feel as if it were their fault. They are being treated that way because of something they did or did not do. This child oftentimes feels insignificant and feels as if they don’t mean much to their parents and they somewhat shut-down emotionally (scared silent).
Children naturally don’t want to cause confusion in the home or a rift in the family some would put it. The abuser will often make threats that imply if the child speaks of the abuse they may lose their home or have to move away. The abuser will often make appeals to the emotions of the child’s emotions saying that if they tell then they will be unable to work and continue supporting the family.
It is our responsibility to keep those we know and love safe. We must recognize the symptoms. Some show anger, depression, lack of motivation, and often want to isolate themselves. While others show no symptoms at all. We must provide an environment promotes healthy, effective communication regardless of what the consequences may be. We don’t “sweep things under the rug” or act as if “out of sight, out of mind”. We as family and neighbors within a tight-knit community must continue show love outwardly and that they are worth our time. The children are worth fighting for. We will take a stand for what is right. We will make ourselves available. We will pray, but no longer will we be silent!