Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Are Hampered!

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Bad advice. We’ve all taken it and we’ve all suffered from it. It seems like everyone has a plan for our lives, and many people are working very hard to make sure we do not succeed in 2020!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Todayabout the fact that God’s Expansion plans are hampered when we listen to anyone over the directives of the Lord!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – EaglesInLeadership.org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Are Thwarted!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you ever taken someone’s advice only to find out afterward that what seemed to be good wisdom turned out to be disastrous? All of us have done that at one point or another. But we choose to ignore wisdom right in front of us and the consequences are all too often much worse to me could’ve ever imagined!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the fact that God’s Expansion plans are thwarted when we consider the counsel of one who denies God’s wisdom!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – EaglesInLeadership.org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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What Covid-19 Has Given Me!

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

While joining in corporate worship is good and it is enjoyable to honor His name with God’s people, I am thrilled for the time alone with Him daily in the Word as I hear His voice so clearly and He shares His plans so distinctly.

As He speaks, I stand in awe and bow before Him. Who am I that God would choose me and what is my family that He would want to use us in these amazing plans He is describing daily to me?

Yes, corporate worship will be wonderful again and I will be glad to reconnect with my spiritual family on a face-to-face basis each weekend.

But my spiritual life is amazingly good right now. My ministry time has increased as people seek me out for counsel and as I seek out others for their wisdom and prayer.

These are great days for planning and preparation to accomplish the Prime Directive King Jesus gave each one of us before He departed: Make disciples of all nations!

So, as I rise and throughout my day – each day – I am working on that very directive. And I seek His heart and direction as I plan for the next season “out in the fields” that are white unto harvest.

Yes, it will be good to be back with God’s people assembled, to worship His glorious Name again in unison.

However, Covid-19 has given me a gift … a greater focus on the One who is my life (Colossians 3.4). And I am so grateful and excited to be preparing in His presence, in His words, with His Spirit for what lies beyond!

When we reopen – and we WILL reopen – I will be ready for the next season to fulfill King Jesus’ Prime Directive of Making Disciples BECAUSE of this season. I am so grateful. Hallelujah!

~ Doc Smith

Kiwatule, Kampala, Uganda

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Move More Rapidly!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

When we choose to step into God’s expansion plans for our lives we soon realize there is so much more than we ever imagined for our lives! Many people try to do all God has called them to do all by themselves. Soon they find out, that it is impossible to accomplish God’s expansion plans alone!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the fact that God’s Expansion plans move more rapidly when we have a like-minded life partner!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – EaglesInLeadership.org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Are Sustainable!

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

What fruit do you love the most? Right now while I’m in Uganda with Kate, I absolutely love their little bananas and their pineapple. In fact, there’s a lady right across the street that sells those bananas, and it’s pineapples season so there’s a truckload just down the street every day! I just love fresh fruit! I love their sweetness in my mouth!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the fact that God’s Expansion is sustainable when we work to bring about fruit!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – EaglesInLeadership.org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Create Supply!

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you noticed there’s always a need for more? We need more money. We need more resources. We always need more. But today I want to tell you I’m thanking God that he is the god of more than enough!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the fact that God’s Expansion creates supply so that we can be resourced constantly!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – EaglesInLeadership.org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Flourishes When It Is Well Watered On a Regular Basis!

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

This is our year of expansion! This is the year when we thrive. But you can be sure, that if we choose to thrive, someone will choose to oppose us. Yet, greater is he that is in you then he that is in the world!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the fact that God’s Expansion flourishes when it is well watered on a regular basis!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion of Our Lives Involves a Day of Refreshing Rest!

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Some people are never happy! They won’t even take a day off! They just work and work and work. And they’re so grumpy. Have you noticed it? If you haven’t, maybe we’re talking about you!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the thought that God’s Expansion of our lives involves a day of refreshing rest!

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – Eagles In Leadership .org – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

 

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Happy Good Friday!

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

It’s Good Friday, 2020!

For most of us, we are in lockdown – quarantined from family and friends … and our Church families. Some have found the quarantine difficult and depressing. But for us, Children of God, we have found the time to be refreshing! We have had …

  • Time for Bible reading our Bibles out loud and hearing the words of our Father each day!
  • Time for prayer and listening as the Spirit of God witnesses afresh with our spirit that we really ARE the sons of God!
  • Time for confession of selfishness, sin, and our playing games with the devil and his devices!
  • Time for contemplation and planning to see that all we read and the things the Spirit of Holiness tells us are not lost or wasted!
  • Time to be “doers of the Word and not hearers only” so that we can escape the deception that has overtaken us in the past!
  • Time to love our spouses and renew the honeymoon in our marriages that reflect the love King Jesus has for His Church and the respect the Church has for their King Jesus!
  • Time to enjoy our families and train them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord so that they SEE the life of God in us and FEEL the love of God from us and IMITATE those attitudes and actions for life!
  • Time to hope afresh in the power of God and abandon the feebleness of our seeming “control” over life and its surprises!
  • Time to be human again and step away from the insane race for things that cannot satisfy and will be left behind when we step into our eternal residence!
  • Time to laugh again, talk again, connect again, and become human again having escaped the worldliness of running, working, doing, and shopping!
  • Time to rest … oh that blessed gift of God we are supposed to take EVERY week … now imposed by God to remind us we were not ok and we needed to recover from the madness of a life lived for self instead of the Savior.

Good Friday long ago was a brutal day … a day of despair … a day of endings … much like the last weeks have been for many of us, but we have not suffered nearly as much as they and our King did that day long ago!

Good Friday was a day of death … death to hopes and dreams … death to life and joy … NOTHING would ever be the same again! Much like today … our plans and aspirations have evaporated … our routine and regularity have ended … NOTHING will ever be the same again!

But remember, THREE DAYS LATER our King rose triumphant from the Grave! Death was banished and Life was victorious! Life … amazing, abundant, eternal Life is now ours for the acceptance. And the cost … ALL of us! Total. Surrender. To. King. Jesus.

And with that SURRENDER we have a glorious purpose, wonderful meaning, incredible direction, and never-ending hope!

Rejoice in this Good Friday! Rejoice in this death of Death! Rejoice for our King has substituted His life to pay our penalty once and for all for every rebellion, every sin, every transgression, every trespass, every arrogance, everything that separates us from His Love and Leadership!

So today, SURRENDER afresh. We quote His words from the bottom of our souls, “Not MY will but YOURS be done!” You are MY King, there is NO other, not even – and especially not – ME!

Happy Good Friday! Resurrection is coming! Hope is coming! The Empty Grave is coming! Life is coming! Abundance is coming! NOTHING will be as it was! Everything will be NEW!

Hallelujah for the King on the Cross!

Hallelujah for the Lamb of God that takes away MY sin and yours!

Hallelujah for the Hope of Easter on this Day of Death!

Resurrection is right around the corner!

Look up! Our King is coming!

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Hope For Today! God’s Expansion Involves Using Our Blessings!

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Has anyone else noticed how selfish people are today? When things don’t go our way, we seem to want to blame everyone else on the planet  – everyone EXCEPT ourselves. We are even willing to blame God!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the thought that God’s Expansion of our lives involves our using the blessings God has already given us!

 

Check it out and listen by clicking the link below. Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to know more about the hope God gives and His abundant life through Jesus Christ, I would invite you to check out our website: EaglesInLeadership.org.

Just push the media button below to hear this encouraging message!

We are so excited about what God will do with us in 2020 – Our Year of Expansion!  We want to include YOU in that EXPANSION!

We hope you’ll consider going to Israel with the Eagles In Leadership! In early December we will be leading a tour throughout Israel! You have ALWAYS wanted to “walk where Jesus walked!” THIS is your opportunity! Click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website for more details and a registration form.

And if you are ordained clergy and would like to go to Israel AT A DISCOUNT, take a moment and go to our website – Eagles In Leadership – click the link, “Israel Tours,” at the top of the website and message us concerning a ridiculously low price for an Israel tour!

And, if you are so inclined, sign up for more encouragement through notifications (Scroll to the bottom of any post and signup there!) of other blogs and podcasts while you are at the Eagles in Leadership​ website.

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