Get up and catch up

How often do we sit down and pray to invite God into our midst when in reality He is way out ahead of us and most of us are so far behind we think we are ahead. We should be praying Lord can you please wait while I stop being so lazy and while I find another excuse not to catch up with you again today.

What a great way to get up each morning with an attitude of I gotta get a move on here cause Jesus has been out saving, healing, watching over, providing for, delivering, lighting their way, lifting their spirits, bringing hope to weary souls and that was all before I even got out of bed. Wooh do I need to get moving to catch up to that action. First get under a good soaking and being immersed in the word then a hearty meal of holy bread and then out the door fired up on THS fuel now with a small miracle I should be caught up to my friend and mentor in a few blessings to some one in need of His love. Hey there's my first chance, sweetheart!!!!!!

John 20:1-9 – The Empty Tomb.

• Mary approached Jesus’ tomb to find He is not there.
• So she get’s two of the disciples and they run to the tomb to find our for themselves what has happened.
• When they get there they begin to realize that Jesus has risen.
• The Bible stated that the disciples did not understand from Scripture that Jesus would rise from the dead.
• In one commentary it gives two particular scriptures from the Old Testament that it says prophecy Jesus will rise from the dead, almost as though the disciples should have realized.
• Looking at them – I don’t think I would have realized either – they both seem pretty tenuous at best.
• They are Isaiah 53:9-12 and Psalm 16:10.
• The second one seems a little more obvious but even then it could mean a number of things..
• The fact is this; we are always catching up to God.
• He is always doing things to surprise us and to think that we can understand everything up front is a little foolish.
• I love what Simeon Peter does.
• Whilst the other disciple stands at the edge of the tomb, Peter explores.
• We need more explorers.
• The first disciple seems a little nervous, as though he is waiting for it to be deemed ‘safe’. So many are on the edge of God’s intentions. Waiting for things to someone else to declare it is safe rather than searching things out themselves.
• I want to be an explorer and to do that I need to recognize that God is always going to have a few tricks up His sleeve and some shocking ideas.
• I don’t want to stand on the edge – I want to be the first to go in and find out what He is up to.
• Don’t you?

Thank you once again for taking the time to view our blog.The Battle River Ranch Camp is a non profit organization that is focused on developing trades, life skills and training opportunities for men and women that are searching and find it difficult to get the opportunities needed to develop a productive life skill. Many men and women today have no idea what they could be good at or how to find out their possible skill area or level. We are a faith based training center.

Harold and Diane Stephan left a life filled with addictions and bad choices. Their journey has taken them through different twelve step programs and life recovery through a relationship and healing process with Jesus Christ. If it were not for caring people in their lives that never gave up on them or thought they were a hopeless cause they too would still be lost.

We would love to hear from you and if you feel this is a program and facility that would help you or someone that you know, or you would like to be more involved with a ministry like this or support it financially we would love to talk to you and would very much appreciate your help in what ever way you can.

This is a ministry for those that have a heart and desire to make a difference in the lives of others with the skills and gifts they have been blessed with and have a desire to pass on what they know to the next generation.

You are always welcome to visit and we look forward to your input. This ministry is prayer based, and we pray daily for the needs of others, if you have a need for prayer and not sure where to start give us a call and we will confidentially support and help you in this area. You may not know a lot about God but God knows everything about you and He loves you more than anyone can or ever will.

IF YOUR HEART MOVES YOU TO DONATE :

and help us to impact lives for the future of our kids please;

If you are able to and would like to make a very needed and appreciated donation to this worthy project that is changing lives now and forever PLEASE consider making a donation to:

CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC

Box 11403

Lloydminster, Ab.

T9V 3B7

or donate direct on our web site.

As a registered charity your tax deductable receipts will be sent out at the end of the year.

Once again we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering The Battle River Ranch Camp a life skills and trades introduction opportunity, as a option to support financially, an option that is making a differance in the lives of our young men and women right here at home in Canada.

Every donation makes it happen no matter what the size of donation you are able to help us with. God has allowed Diane and I to meet many of you and we want to assure each of you, your donations will be used wisely to build a facility that will change lives for ever.

God Bless You and Your Family!!!

Harold & diane Stephan and

Board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp

God Bless You and Your Family!!!

Harold & diane Stephan and

Board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 OR

haroldstephan@hotmail.com

Psalm 23 (King James Version)

Psalm 23

¹The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

²He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

³He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

⁴Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

⁵Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

⁶Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.