submitted by Vito Sawtell

Here around Kerusso headquarters there was a great ice storm that came upon us on the 26th of Jan. 1"-3" of ice - but even more than that in devastation. Pretty much closed us down for a week. Some of my co-workers still do not have electricity. I myself went for 6 days without. God can get your attention whenever He wants. Your priorities can be changed in a heartbeat. I picked the Reborn T-shirt because it refers to the real Resource, an eternal one, one that never runs out. When you are sitting in your living room with no heat, under blankets, no radio, no TV doing nothing but listening to a battery powered clock tick – it is easy to give attention to God. What did it take for Him to get it? What does it take for you in your everyday life? [With electricity and everyday luxuries.] One thought as I sat there, was about the word resource. Electricity was the resource that was no more. My family depended on it. Why would anyone build or be content to have an electric only house?? Could no one predict any problems with this set up?? Some may think they are fine – they have a generator. But as I found out – that resource also fails. Would you invest in a bank that you knew would lose money and deplete what you put in?? What are you investing in here on earth? How about it, what are your true resources on earth? Do you only turn to God when your resources are out? Are you wasting time that you should be growing Spritually with your Lord?? Are you putting off serving? Giving your best for an Eternal cause?? Do you show that an Eternal Source - Lights up your life? I can tell you from recent experience. That light will draw people and attention. They may not have known but now they know they want it!

submitted by Vito Sawtell

 Humor me, and let me steer you to some thoughts to ponder.

Especially now, but has always been, we like things to be cost effective.  We want value.  We want to get our moneys worth. If we decide to pay a LOT for something we had better use it.  It had better be worth the sacrifice.  If dad buys a high dollar boat, you can bet mom is calculating just how much it is being used for that "family time together" line dad used in his rationalization to buy it.    Humor me some more---

Lets say you bought a bulldozer.  How much do they cost?? [I have no clue but for A LOT]  How often would you have to use it to feel right in having it??  I would say, a full 40 hour week for sure if not more.  When you did not have it scheduled to be used yourself, I would hope you would rent it to someone else.  Say you wanted to take a trip, would you feel right to take a vacation without someone using it while you were gone?  If at all possible, would you want your dozer to spend any time unused?

Ok, lets say someone bought that dozer for you.  Paid for it in full --- OK,  lets say they paid for it with ---- THE LIFE OF THEIR ONLY SON.   Killed, died, paid for, it's yours now, no payments.   Are you starting to follow me now??  Has the value of that dozer dropped?  Expectations for the dozer being used to be worthwhile changed??

God needs that bulldozer to be used.  He needs roads built that lead to His Kingdom.   You have nothing, but for what God has given you, and Paid dearly for.  You are a tool.  Built by the materials and experiences God has put into you.  A tool is of no use - unused.

Reflect – Give yourself to God.  Allow yourself to be used, worn, 'broken in', scratched, dented, dirty.  Only by the hands of the Master on the tool can anything be accomplished.  You know it --- 'tools make the job'.  Are you an accessible tool for God?  You have been paid for by the shed blood of Christ.   –Think on this some, and may you let God put His hand upon you.

submitted by Vito

Often it seems to me in today's world people are isolated unto themselves & by their choice. We don't disturb a persons 'private bubble' space.   We don't know if a person is talking to us, speaking into their bluetooth or singing to their Ipod.  That makes it all the more important that today people know where you are tuned.  I was just reading in the book of Daniel, where it was made law that  if anyone asks a favor of God or man – except from the King –shall be thrown to the lions. This was set up by the enemies of Daniel.  Why?  Because everyone knew, and it was no secret that Daniel worshipped his God, prayed with his windows open. [Daniel 6:10] 

How and when do you pray? Do you shy at being seen or heard praying?  Don't be afraid to let people see your focus.  Let the joy and music, that Jesus puts in your heart, out for the world to see. What do people hear from you?  Psalm 147:1 "We give praise to You, Lord!  For it is good to sing praises to You, our God, Because praise is pleasant and beautiful."

A Tee-Devotional from Vito (Kerusso Sales Representative)
 
--What you care about - - Who you love   --  What you are invested in.  

What you spend your time & money on.    If you think, there are signs, and it really is obvious to the looker.

Like eating out --   "Check Please!"  [Reality check for you]  Just what did you order?  Like at a restaurant – but for your life----

What have you bought?  What have you spent your time and money on? Just what have you invested in?  Godly pursuits or worldly ? Where you are invested in makes a Big difference.  Let me tell you.  The banks, real estate, the stock market?? Is alone time with God & His Word – devotions even on the list?  How much of your time spent talking do you spend speaking of God?  

It shows to the world what you are interested in – like a tattoo on your upper arm in a muscle tee. Like with a bank, where you invest, it will grow and be your greatest resource.  If you don't put $ in the bank you will nave none to withdraw!  

Let me tell you from experience-  what you invest in God, here & now, the returns on that are not doubled or tripled but 100 x 100 fold.  That is here on earth – not even counting heaven. I dare you – test this theory.  Invest in God & proudly show it.  See what happens.