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To Stand in Awe — Expecting the God Who can… By Pastor Kobus Massyn Sunday 04-01-2026 God still invites His people into moments of holy awe — and those moments mark transformation, intimacy, and calling.   What Does It Mean to Stand in Awe? God isn’t distant — He invites us into moments where we see the holy and we stand in awe of Him.   Definition of Awe: Awe = reverence + wonder + fear of the Lord. It’s not terror without love, but holy awethat draws us closer.   Theme Scripture: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Psalm 111:10 holy fear isn’t negative; it opens the door to intimacy, wisdom, and transformation. (John Bevere “in Awe”)   Why can we stand in awe?   Psalms 139:17-18 “How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! [Ps 40:5] If I could count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.”   1 Corinthians 15:19 “If we who are [abiding] in Christ have hoped only in this life [and this is all there is], then we are of all people most miserable and to be pitied. “   Romans 8:11 'And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. '   How do we see when People are in Awe?   Pattern #1 — Awe Moves People to Worship and Submission   Moses at the Burning Bush   Exodus 3:1–6 (AMP) “Then Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.” (v.6)   He hid his face because he was afraid to look at God. Moses didn’t just see God — he realized his own smallness and God’s holiness. This set him up for obedience. When we stand in Awe, it reorients our hearts from self-focus to God-focus.   Pattern #2 — Awe Happens When God’s Presence Is Manifested   Israel at Sinai   Exodus 19:16–19; 20:18–20 (AMP)   “All the people trembled and stood at a distance.” (20:18)   “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and so that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you will not sin.” (20:20) When God came down with thunder, smoke, and fire, the people stood at a distance. They didn’t rush in — they feared, they respected, they listened. When we stand in Awe, it creates reverent distance and godly fear, not casual familiarity.   Pattern #3 — Awe Creates Confession and Repentance   Isaiah 6:1–5 (AMP) “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips…” (v.5) “The foundations of the thresholds trembled…” (v.4)   Isaiah’s Vision “I am lost… a man of unclean lips.” Encountering God’s holiness unveiled sin and invited confession. Awe reveals reality — who God is and who we are. Pattern #4 — Awe Prepares People for Mission   Peter at the Miraculous Catch   Luke 5:8–11 (AMP) “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” (v.8)   “From now on you will be catching men.” (v.10) Peter doesn’t first ask why — he confesses who Jesus is. His awe leads to “depart from me” and “follow me.” When we stand in awe, it always leads people toward purpose.   Pattern #5 — Awe Brings Joy and Transformation   The Resurrection Encounter   Matthew 28:8 (AMP) “They left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy.”   The women were afraid and full of joy. They didn’t collapse in uncertainty — they ran to share the news. When we stand in Awe, we are not paralyzed — it propels us.   Awe is Holy Fear and Holy Fear Is a Gift Holy fear is not being scared of Godbut being terrified of being away from Him and sin. It draws believers into intimacyand strengthens faith to endure.   “…a consuming fire.” — Hebrews 12:29 The awe of God is not cold distance but consuming presence.   Expecting “Awe” moments.   How Do We Prepare for Awe? Hunger for His presence Pray Scripture like Psalm 42: “As the deer pants for water…” Practice reverence Slow down in worship, confession, prayer. Make space for God’s presence Spiritual awe often shows up where sin is confessed and hearts are soft. Anticipate God to move God is not hiding — He is revealing Himself to those who seek Him with reverence.

At the Right Time, Through Me By Pastor Kobus Massyn 31 December 2025   God Has Always Chosen to Work Through Ordinary People Key Truth: God delights in using ordinary, willing people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. Scripture References:   1 Corinthians 1:27–29 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” Exodus 4:10–12 Moses says he is not eloquent, yet God responds: “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” Judges 6:15–16 Gideon: “My clan is the weakest… and I am the least.” God: “I will be with you.” Preaching Emphasis: God doesn’t ask who you are — He asks who you trust. “Through Me” Requires Trust in God’s Timing Key Truth: God’s purposes unfold at the right time, not our preferred time.   Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Habakkuk 2:3 “For the revelation awaits an appointed time… Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” Galatians 4:4 “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son.” Preaching Emphasis: God is never late — heaven runs on divine appointments.   God Changes Circumstances by Changing People Key Truth: God often answers our prayers for change by working through us.   Scripture References: Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” Matthew 5:14–16 “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others.” Preaching Emphasis: You are not just praying for change — you are positioned to carry it.   God’s Power Is Released Through Obedience Key Truth: God’s power flows most freely through surrendered obedience.   Scripture References: John 14:12 “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” James 2:17 “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Zechariah 4:6 “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”   Preaching Emphasis: Obedience turns faith into movement.   A New Year Begins With a Willing Heart Key Truth: God’s question for the new season is not “Can you?” but “Will you?”   Scripture References: Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Romans 12:1 “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”   Preaching Emphasis: A surrendered life becomes a powerful instrument in God’s hands.   New Years Declaration Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” “Within us… through us.”   Declaration: Lord, at the right time, through me, use my life for Your glory. Here I am — send me.

Thus Far… and Forward on the Cornerstone By Pastor Kobus Massyn 28-12-2025 Key Scripture 1 Samuel 7:12 (NKJV / ESV sense) - “Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the LORD has helped us.’”   Introduction As we come to the end of a year, we naturally pause and look back. We remember moments of joy—but also seasons of loss, pressure, and unanswered questions. Some experienced breakthroughs; others simply survived. And today, God brings us to a simple but powerful truth: Thus far the LORD has helped us.   The Road to Ebenezer Ebenezer was not a victory without history. For many years, Israel had drifted spiritually. Their hearts were divided. There was pressure from outside and unrest within. Then Samuel speaks clearly: 1 Samuel 7:3 - “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods…” The people respond: 1 Samuel 7:4 - “So the children of Israel put away the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only.” At Mizpah: 1 Samuel 7:6 - “They fasted that day and said there, ‘We have sinned against the LORD.’” Before they asked for deliverance from their enemies, they sought restoration with God. The Attack and the Prayer   As soon as the Philistines heard Israel had gathered: 1 Samuel 7:7 - “The lords of the Philistines went up against Israel.” Fear grips the people, but this time they do not run. They turn to Samuel: 1 Samuel 7:8 - “Do not cease to cry out to the LORD our God for us, that He may save us.” And Scripture says: 1 Samuel 7:9 - “Samuel cried out to the LORD for Israel, and the LORD answered him.” God’s Intervention 1 Samuel 7:10 - “The LORD thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines… and they were routed.” The victory is clear: 1 Samuel 7:13 - “So the Philistines were subdued… and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.” Israel did not win by strength or strategy. God Himself fought for them.   The Meaning of Ebenezer Only after repentance, prayer, and divine intervention does Samuel raise the stone and declare: 1 Samuel 7:12 - “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” This truth echoes throughout Scripture: Psalm 127:1 - “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Ebenezer is not a statement of perfection—It is a confession of grace. From Ebenezer to the Cornerstone The Old Testament points forward:   Psalm 118:22 - “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” Jesus applies it to Himself: Matthew 21:42 - “Have you never read in the Scriptures…?” The apostles affirm: Ephesians 2:20 - “…Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone.” 1 Peter 2:6 - “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious.” And Paul declares: 1 Corinthians 3:11 - “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” Conclusion Today we look back and say with gratitude: Ebenezer — Thus far the LORD has helped us (1 Samuel 7:12)   But we also look forward with faith and declare: Jesus Christ is our Cornerstone (Psalm 118:22 | Ephesians 2:20 | 1 Peter 2:6)   The God who has carried you to this point is the same God who will carry you forward. And when your life is built on Christ, it will stand—no matter what comes.

Jesus Christ - The only true savior for the world. Pastor George Lehman   Salvation is an Unearned blessing Given to an Unworthy sinner. The greatest story ever told to the human race. Which is still bearing fruit to all who would embrace the truth. Luke 2:1-11 - 1“At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. 4And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He travelled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5 He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. 6And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. 8That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Notice verse 11 A Savior has been born. You can’t Know the good news until you understand the news The very reason that God sent His Son to this earth is to: Save Mankind from eternal punishment and Hell. Therefore, Jesus Christ is called the Savior of the world.   Luke 19:10 - “For the son of man came to seek and save that which was lost” If our greatest need had been technology God would have sent us a Scientist. If our greatest need had been money God would have sent us an Economist. If our greatest need was pleasure God would have sent us an Entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior.   Think about it: No other religion has ever, even attempted to save mankind from hell, or even sacrificed self to redeem mankind from the effects of Sin. All other religions operate on an external basis, keeping laws, giving things, trying to achieve by mind over matter. Our relationship with Jesus starts in the heart and then works outward. Matthew 1:23b - They will call Him Immanuel -“God with us”   He became like we are so we can become like He is. Philippians 3:20 - For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the savior the Lord Jesus Christ.   Not only are we saved from eternal punishment and hell, but we are also now citizens of heaven. According to the Bible eternal life can alone be obtained through faith in the Son of God and through faith in His name Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of Lords.   Philippians 2:10-11 - Every knee shall bow those in heaven and those on earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.   Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved.     The word savior actually means much more than what we read on the surface – Savior the Greek word is Soter = Deliverer, Protector, Healer, make you whole. That is why savior also refers to Salvation from danger or difficult circumstances not only does Jesus save us He also protects us. Salvation and victory over some enemy like anger, maybe a bad habit. Salvation for healing of our physical bodies.   1 Peter 2:24 - By His wounds you have been healed. When God sent His son as that little baby in that “Food trough” (manger) The Father had ambitious plans for you and I. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.   The same One who saved your soul, longs to remake your heart. God wants for you and I to change into the likeness of the savior. Ephesians 4:23-24 - 23To be made new in the attitude of your minds, 24And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.   Give yourself a check up. What’s your heart condition today What part of your “Old self” gives you the most trouble. Remember this is not the season to relax spiritually – Don’t take a holiday from God. As we celebrate this season of a savior who came to give us, Hope, Joy, Peace and a certain future. Let us show our appreciation to our Heavenly Father, by loving Him as our first love. Offering ourselves as a gift of thankfulness.  And commit to change that what needs changing in us. Let us live for the things that Christ died for. Always having a never give up attitude. 2 Corinthians 5:15 - He died for all so that all who live having received eternal life from Him- might live no longer for themselves to please themselves but to spend their lives pleasing Christ who died and rose again for them.

Building Godly relationships #7 By Pastor George Lehman   LOVE is a little word; people make it BIG. (Make it: Active, real, effective.) Relationship is not the cherry on the cake; IT IS THE CAKE! One of the greatest abilities and gifts God has placed in our heart is to LOVE. John 15:16-17 (Amp) - 16You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.  17This is what I command you: that you love one another.                 John 15:12 (Amp) - This is My commandment:  that you love one another [just] as I have loved you.                Sadly, love as one of the rarest and most valuable gifts in the world, we don’t use it as we should. God wants us to value what He values. We are called to LOVE people, because God values people.  The truth is, God sees us as valuable, important and as priceless gifts. We at times value things that aren’t valuable.  People who have been touched by God value relationships.  They master loving people in word and deed. Colossians 1:4 (NIV) - Because we have heard of your (1)faith in Christ Jesus and of the (2)love you have for all the saints                What was their clear, obvious identification mark? Love God They loved one another.   Romans 12:9 (Msg) - Love from the centre of who you are; don’t fake it, run for dear life from evil, hold on for dear life to good.   Paul’s prayer for the church: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 (Amp)  - 12And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you.  13So that He may strengthen and confirm and establish your hearts faultlessly pure and unblameable in holiness in the sight of our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) with all His saints (the holy and glorified people of God)! Amen, (so be it)!   Walking in love prepares me for the coming of Jesus.  Full and running over with love. Peter says, “Since you’ve changed, make sure that you love one another.” 1 Peter 1:22 (Amp) - Since by your obedience to the Truth through the [Holy] Spirit you have purified your hearts for the sincere affection of the brethren, [see that you] love one another fervently from a pure heart.   1 John 4:7 (Amp) - Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know and understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him].    When I begin to put loving others into practice, I begin to understand God’s heart.   1 John 4:12 (Amp) - No man has at any time [yet] seen God.  But if we love one another, God abides (lives and remains) in us and His love (that love which is essentially His) is brought to completion (to its full maturity, runs its full course, is perfected) in us! A story of friendship: One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.   Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.  It took the remainder of the class period to finish the assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.   That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.   On Monday, she gave each student his/her list.  Before long, the entire class was smiling. “Really?” she heard whispered.  “I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!” and “I didn’t know others like me so much,” were most of the comments.   No one ever mentioned those papers in class again.  She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn’t matter.  The exercise had accomplished its purpose.  The students were happy with themselves and one another.   That group of students moved on.  Several years later, one of the students were killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student.  She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before.  He looked so handsome, so mature.   The church was packed with his friends.  One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin.  The teacher was the last one.  As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as a pallbearer came up to her.  “Were you Mark’s math teacher?” he asked.  She nodded:  ‘yes.”  Then he said:  “Mark talked about you a lot.   After the funeral, most of Mark’s former classmates went together to a luncheon.  Mark’s mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak to his teacher.  “We want so how you something“, his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket.  “They found this on Mark when he was killed.  We thought you might recognize it.”  Opening the wallet, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times.  The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark’s classmates had said about him.  “Thank you so much for doing that,” Mark’s mother said.  “As you can see, Mark treasured it.”   All of Mark’s former classmates started to gather around.  Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, “I still have my list.  It’s in the top drawer of my desk at home.”  Chuck’s wife said, “Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.”  “I have mine too,” Marilyn said.  “It’s in my diary.”  Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group.  “I carry this with me at all times,” Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued:  “I think we all saved our lists.”  That’s when the teacher finally sat down and cried.     She cried for mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.  The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day.  And we don’t know when that one day will be.  So please, tell the people you love them that they are valuable, special, important and you care for them.  God created us in His image so let’s go out of our way and build Godly relationships with one another.  DO IT, before it is too late… How easily we fall into the trap of the enemy: Without thinking, we can be so unloving. Sadly, we too often love things and use people when we should be using things and loving people. What you are in your heart is how you really are. Luke 6:45-46 (NIV) - 45The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart.  For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.  46“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” The only condition for loving, is to love without condition. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (LB) - 4Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, 5never haughty or selfish or rude.  Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy.  It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong.  6It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever truth wins out.  7If you love someone you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost.  You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.  8All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever. The love of God IN US is the key to freedom to build Godly relationships. Philippians 1:9-10 (Amp) - 9And this I pray: that your love may abound yet more and more and extend to its fullest development in knowledge and all keen insight [that your love may display itself in greater depth of acquaintance and more comprehensive discernment], 10So that you may surely learn to sense what is vital, and approve and prize what is excellent and of real value [recognizing the highest and the best, and distinguishing the moral differences], and that you may be untainted and pure and unerring and blameless [so that with hearts sincere and certain and unsullied, you may approach] the day of Christ [not stumbling nor causing others to stumble].