My friends, our gracious Lord and savior, Jesus Christ is no respecter of persons. If He has done something for someone else, He will do it for you!
Look at this scripture setting where Jacob was asking his father-in-law to allow him, his family, and belongings – leave, from his estate.
Gen 30:27-28 (GW) Laban replied, “Listen to me. I’ve learned from the signs I’ve seen that the LORD has blessed me because of you.“
Gen 30:28 So he offered, “Name your wages, and I’ll pay them.”
Wow! In this scripture setting a selfish father-in-law, (Laban) basically said, “Don’t leave! For I know, I am being blessed because you are here!” Then he said something rather astounding, “Name your wages, and I’ll pay them.”
My friends, the place you work, where you live, and the people around you can tell you are part of God’s family. They know, (but may never say it) that they are more blessed because you are there.
However, here’s the beautiful thing! God’s blessings surround you daily! People around you are more blessed because you are there. You may not even feel like it or realize it. But it’s all so true!
How would you like your boss to come in today and tell you what Laban told Jacob? That would be crazy, right? But if God can bless Jacob to that point, then He can bless you to that point, as well.
Oh hallelujah! My friends, you have favor, even unmerited favor with God, through His Son. Go into peace and be blessed! 🙂
#BlessedByGod #NamingMyWages #GoingIntoPeace
Larry Atkerson Sr. was born-again at a young age. He grew up in rural southeastern Oklahoma, then in high school, his family moved to Tulsa, Ok.
During this time he met the young lady who would become his wife, Lisa. They got married when they were still in their teen years. Obviously, getting married at this age created some very interesting times as they both grew up and matured together. However, they have stayed true to their vows, to each other, and have basically grown up with their 3 wonderful children.
Larry Atkerson Sr. and Lisa Atkerson both have received training in ministry at "Rhema Bible Training Center" and "School of the Local Church"/"Grace School of Ministry" in Broken Arrow, and Tulsa, Ok. respectively.
While attending "School of the Local Church", he received his first taste of the original languages of the Bible, in a course called "Beginning Biblical Greek". Since that time he has also received training in "Biblical Hebrew", with a university based in Israel. "eTeacher".
Larry Atkerson Sr. has worked/volunteered in just about every position a church or ministry can have. In doing so, he has filled many different roles ranging from door-greeter to Sunday-School teacher, and children’s church worker to counselor. He has also served in the pastoral positions of children’s, youth, and adult ministries. He has worked and been involved in hospital/visitation ministries where he has seen the power of God change people’s lives.
He delights in going on short-term mission trips! All the while, seeing the love of God with applied wisdom - transform people and their lives forever.
Larry Atkerson Sr. teaches a weekly bible study class starting just after spring break each year and continuing until right before Thanksgiving. In the class, he delves into the wonderful-exciting-mysteries and simplicity of the Word of God.
