1 Peter 1:13 (CSBBible) 13 Therefore, with your minds ready for action (Girded up), be sober-minded (Thinking clearly and in line with the Word of God) and set your hope (that is having a constant expectation of good) completely on the grace (unearned and undeserved favor) to be brought to you at the (continuous and bountiful) revelation of Jesus Christ.
Oh hallelujah, my friends! When we have our minds girded up or locked in on the Word of God. Then when troubles come our way, we are not moved in our faith, by any sad or bad news. (This doesn’t mean our world is not momentarily shaken. Nor does it mean we have no earthly feelings in the matter.) Instead, when we have our minds on the blessings God has in store for us, even when we are in the midst of the battle. We will be secure in Him.
In moments like these, speaking and confessing the unshakable Word of God over our situation. Allows us to focus in on the unearned and undeserved favor of God residing in and over our life. It is in this we find hope! 🙂
Hope being defined as, “A constant expectation of good.”
Oh, praise the Lord God Almighty – family of the Most High! For He is good and His mercy endures forevermore!
Thank You Lord, Jesus, that my mind is renewed and girded up in Your Holy Word.
#GodBlessesMeInTheBattle #IHaveHopeInHim #IAmAnOvercomer #JesusReignsForevermore
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.
