Forty days, just a bit over a month. What can happen in just forty days?
For forty days, God caused it to rain upon the earth–and human and animal life was almost wiped from the face of the earth. (Gen 7:4)
For forty days, Moses tarried on the mountain of God–and God carved tablets of stone with the words of his commandments. (Dt. 9:9-10)
For forty days, a party of twelve explored Canaan–and found it’s richness and it’s challenges.
(Num 13:21-25)
For forty days, a Philistine champion provoked the people of God–and then a small boy rose to the fight. (1 Sam. 17:16)
For forty days, Jesus faced the temptations of Satan–and then broke his will. (Luke 4:1-13)
For forty days, the risen Christ walked with his people–and then brought upon us a holy Comforter. (Acts 1:3-5)
What can happen in just forty days?
In forty days, you can wipe away your old habits and find renewal of spirit. (Is 40:30-31)
In forty days, you can inscribe new words of God on your heart. (Prov 7:1-3)
In forty days, you can explore the Word of God. (2 Tim 2:15)
In forty days, you can rise to the fight. (1 Tim 6:12)
In forty days, you can break with the past. (Eph 22:24)
In forty days, you can find comfort. (2 Cor 1:3-7)
That is what can happen in forty days. What will you do with yours?
Forty Days of Purpose begins Sunday, September 9.
Pastor Will
New contact information for Pastor Kopp:
540-245-0161
