Greetings Cascade Family and Friends,
It was truly an honor to share the word in worship last Sunday. The sermon was a message of encouragement for us to self-reflect on our part in responding when the Lord gives us direction and instruction for our lives. Below are a few points and brief recap of the message.
First, Jesus wants to get into our boat and sit down. Our boat is our life and the Lord desires to lead and guide us in every area of our lives. He wants to not only be involved or invited, but also be the captain in our plans, careers, relationships, business deals, and all of our affairs. When Jesus gets into our boat and sits down, His presence brings order. He reconstructs, reconciles, restores and realigns things in our lives according to His will.
Second, the deep calleth to the deep. The deep is that special place that is beyond our comfort zone. This uncharted territory has divine properties that will challenge and stretch us. Moreover, the new path will lead us to a place of favor that will unearth treasure. The deep is a domain from whereby we answer our divine call to emerge into greatness, purpose, and destiny. In addition, launching into the deep is a bold move of faith that requires undelayed obedience and listening to the instructions of the Lord.
Third, properly using our nets is the key. Our nets are our talents, skills, giftings and abilities. The most effective way to use them is surrendering them and allowing Jesus to employ them so that He can get the glory from them. When we obey the Lord's instructions and how He wants to use our gifts, we will encounter and reap abundant blessings that will overflow into our life and into the lives of others. Launching out into the deep and dropping our nets "over here" will be a transformative and life-changing experience.
Blessings,
Nathaniel "Nate" Moultrie
Candidate for Ministry
