February 3, 2021
1 Kings 3:13, "And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days."
God is so great! When Solomon acknowledged his inexperience and asked God for an understanding heart so he can discern between good and evil. God was pleased, so pleased He gave him extra blessings. Blessings Solomon didn’t ask for. This is an example of God’s kindness when presented with selflessness. He rewards it greatly.
We ask God for many things. But how often do we ask with selfless hearts, thinking of others, putting ourselves last or completely out of the picture? God wants us to seek Him, choose Him over evil and wickedness. But we must do so willingly, submissively and with an open heart to receive Him.
Solomon was already king, reigning over Israel, and realized he was incapable of being king on his own. God revealed Himself to Solomon in a dream and asked “What shall I give you?” Solomon described himself as being like a child, humbling himself to God. This is what we must do when seeking God, realize how flawed and broken we are. Only to be blessed as God sees fit, within His will and perfect timing.
YbiC,
Greg
God is so great! When Solomon acknowledged his inexperience and asked God for an understanding heart so he can discern between good and evil. God was pleased, so pleased He gave him extra blessings. Blessings Solomon didn’t ask for. This is an example of God’s kindness when presented with selflessness. He rewards it greatly.
We ask God for many things. But how often do we ask with selfless hearts, thinking of others, putting ourselves last or completely out of the picture? God wants us to seek Him, choose Him over evil and wickedness. But we must do so willingly, submissively and with an open heart to receive Him.
Solomon was already king, reigning over Israel, and realized he was incapable of being king on his own. God revealed Himself to Solomon in a dream and asked “What shall I give you?” Solomon described himself as being like a child, humbling himself to God. This is what we must do when seeking God, realize how flawed and broken we are. Only to be blessed as God sees fit, within His will and perfect timing.
YbiC,
Greg
TODAY'S PRAYER REQUESTS:
We were praying for Rick's childhood friend who was fighting Covid. Unfortunately he passed, please keep the friends, and family, and upcoming services in prayer.
Please continue to lift Juliet G. in prayer. Her pain is increasing. She will be a having surgery on February 23 to remove a mass from her spine. Please pray for the pain to subside, healing, and encouragement for her and her family.
Thank you for your prayers for Baby Norah Rae – UPDATE - She gained 60 grams yesterday. She now weights 4lbs, 12 ounces.
Please continue to pray for the Lee family – (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. The services will be held February 12 at CC El Monte (the Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny who will be officiating the service). (2/1)
For our Nation - that we would return to the Lord and that He would have His hand upon us. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
We were praying for Rick's childhood friend who was fighting Covid. Unfortunately he passed, please keep the friends, and family, and upcoming services in prayer.
Please continue to lift Juliet G. in prayer. Her pain is increasing. She will be a having surgery on February 23 to remove a mass from her spine. Please pray for the pain to subside, healing, and encouragement for her and her family.
Thank you for your prayers for Baby Norah Rae – UPDATE - She gained 60 grams yesterday. She now weights 4lbs, 12 ounces.
Please continue to pray for the Lee family – (Comfort and Salvation) Joey Lee passed away on Friday from Covid. The services will be held February 12 at CC El Monte (the Lee family are childhood friends of Pastor Manny who will be officiating the service). (2/1)
For our Nation - that we would return to the Lord and that He would have His hand upon us. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
Today at Calvary Chapel El Monte
Tuesday, February 3, 2021
Men's Fellowship - 7PM
We'll be starting the book of Philippians
Men's Fellowship - 7PM
We'll be starting the book of Philippians