My dear friend Dana Congdon, suggested to me and some of my friends (I actually call them brothers and sisters...), that we read biographies from some well known christians...you know, people that've had a call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; As a matter of fact, you might actually know some of them...people like C.S Lewis, CT Studd, Charles Spurgeon...(no...they don't all start with the letter "C") and my favorite...Oswald Chambers. Now...why is Oswald Chambers my favorite?! Is it because, as a child...I would never forget the image of my father on his knees (in the morning) praying...with a copy of "My Utmost for HIS highest" next to him? Is it because Oswald Chambers had such a revelation...and was bold enough to simplify alot of the things I had doubts about..by the way, here in NY we call that an "stand up guy"? Is it even...because a week after Dana said that...I got "Mr. Chambers" biography as a gift from my sister...and since I don't believe in coincidence, you know....? Well...as you probably guessed, all of the above! So today, I finished talking to a friend and tried to go to sleep...hummnnn...sleep...let's just say that after 17 yrs, I am insomnia free (and that's a miracle!), however today...It's not that I couldn't sleep... but the fact was... the Lord wanted me to read something, and the graphic i quiclky made, yes..the one you see posted as a picture, was it! This sentence pierced my heart in such a way you have no Idea! Oswald Chambers said those words..."I don't care what God does, It's what God is that I care about"...to his wife, as he was fighting for his life in a hospital bed. Seriously...who am I to say anything else to the Lord, besides THANK YOU and HALLELUJAH! "Obvious Time" is officially in session! We live in a great country! We got friends, food in our table, peace, money, love, and most importantly...JESUS...yet we complain! Lord please...give us the faith, boldness and heart for you...to just like your servant, not care so much about what you'll do...after all you know, you have a pretty nice record of keeping your promises...but help us to focus on what YOU are. To finish...I'll quaote your other servant Martin Smith, from the group Delirious when he says..." Save me! Save me! From the kingdom of comfort where I am king....To this kingdom of heaven where YOU are king! God Bless, Lucas Penido.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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My dear friend Dana Congdon, suggested to me and some of my friends (I actually call them brothers and sisters...), that we read biographies from some well known christians...you know, people that've had a call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; As a matter of fact, you might actually know some of them...people like C.S Lewis, CT Studd, Charles Spurgeon...(no...they don't all start with the letter "C") and my favorite...Oswald Chambers. Now...why is Oswald Chambers my favorite?! Is it because, as a child...I would never forget the image of my father on his knees (in the morning) praying...with a copy of "My Utmost for HIS highest" next to him? Is it because Oswald Chambers had such a revelation...and was bold enough to simplify alot of the things I had doubts about..by the way, here in NY we call that an "stand up guy"? Is it even...because a week after Dana said that...I got "Mr. Chambers" biography as a gift from my sister...and since I don't believe in coincidence, you know....? Well...as you probably guessed, all of the above! So today, I finished talking to a friend and tried to go to sleep...hummnnn...sleep...let's just say that after 17 yrs, I am insomnia free (and that's a miracle!), however today...It's not that I couldn't sleep... but the fact was... the Lord wanted me to read something, and the graphic i quiclky made, yes..the one you see posted as a picture, was it! This sentence pierced my heart in such a way you have no Idea! Oswald Chambers said those words..."I don't care what God does, It's what God is that I care about"...to his wife, as he was fighting for his life in a hospital bed. Seriously...who am I to say anything else to the Lord, besides THANK YOU and HALLELUJAH! "Obvious Time" is officially in session! We live in a great country! We got friends, food in our table, peace, money, love, and most importantly...JESUS...yet we complain! Lord please...give us the faith, boldness and heart for you...to just like your servant, not care so much about what you'll do...after all you know, you have a pretty nice record of keeping your promises...but help us to focus on what YOU are. To finish...I'll quaote your other servant Martin Smith, from the group Delirious when he says..." Save me! Save me! From the kingdom of comfort where I am king....To this kingdom of heaven where YOU are king! God Bless, Lucas Penido.
Friday, July 11, 2008
COOLNESS IS A PERSON! (And it's not me)
Wow...haven't been here in a minute! Sometimes I pinch myself, "Lord, do I deserve it all?". Obviously, not. What would it be of me (us) if it wasn't for HIS grace? It's so funny that now, since all eyes are on me, I got to watch what I say...or how I say things; However, with my Abba Father, is different. Very different, I can just pour my heart out and say whatever is on my mind. You know, this my sound obvious to whoever that's reading this blog , but I've been through times in my life, that I felt my sins were soooo huge that I was very ashamed of what to tell my Lord, and that led to a long period of no direct communication.
I just found out this past week that I am what you would label, a "subjective" person. You know...like I mentioned above, it's pretty hard for me sometimes to believe that the Lord's work is done. Period. Like I said, sometimes I felt my sins were so above anything that was "forgivable". Oh...but that's another new area in my life! I AM FREE! Seriously, you know how that feels???? Well...now I do! (Try to follow my thoughts, cause I'm writing as I think)...Once you accept the Lord Jesus Christ, as your savior and you know he died that terrible death for you...than, it's done! When God looks at you, he sees the blood of HIS son, not your sins!!! I am trying to be as most straight foward as I can, for one reason only...I know that lots of people now, check this blog, because of my work and what I do....HOWEVER... I can't stress enough, that You might see me in magazines, and you might hear about me here and there, but honestly...THE BIGGEST TREASURE IN MY LIFE IS JESUS CHRIST. Yes! The "cool" guy you see on the magazines and hear about, LOVES JESUS! You think is corny? Well...I respect your opinion, but I'd love for you to try and see what that TRUE COOLNESS is peace! COOLNESS is knowing someone has done the work of taking all your sins away! COOLNESS is not the material things you have in this life, but the ETERNAL THINGS YOU'LL HAVE FOREVER! COOLNESS IS A PERSON...AND THAT PERSON IS JESUS CHRIST! Want to try coolness? Talk to HIM like you would talk to a friend, no need to calculate your words..after all, He already knows what's inside your heart! Try it...and then send me an email letting me know how it has affected your life! THE COOLEST GUY IN THE WORLD, aka JESUS CHRIST....LOVES YOU! God Bless, Lucas Penido.
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