We gather in a Wesleyen style Class meeting on Monday nights at Clapps Chapel UMC. this blog is an outpouring of the growth that occurs there.

Gabe Davis

Just Checking in

A minister passing through his church
In the middle of the day,
Decided to pause by the altar
And see who had come to pray.
Just then the back door opened,
A man came down the aisle,
The minister frowned as he saw
The man hadn't shaved in a while.



His shirt was kinda shabby
And his coat was worn and frayed,
The man knelt, he bowed his head,
Then rose and walked away.
In the days that followed,
Each noon time came this chap,
Each time he knelt just for a moment,

A lunch pail in his lap.
Well, the minister's suspicions grew,

With robbery a main fear,
He decided to stop the man and ask him,
'What are you doing here?'
The old man said, he worked down the road.
Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time,
For finding strength and power.
'I stay only moments, see,

Because the factory is so far away;
As I kneel here talking to the Lord,

This is kinda what I say:
I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD

HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP

AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.

DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY,

BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM

CHECKING IN TODAY.'

The minister feeling foolish,

Told Jim, that was fine.
He told the man he was welcome

to come and pray just anytime
Time to go, Jim smiled, said 'Thanks.'
He hurried to the door.

The minister knelt at the altar,
He'd never done it before.
His cold heart melted, warmed with love,

And met with Jesus there.
As the tears flowed, in his heart,

He repeated old Jim's prayer:
JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD,
HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN,
SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP

AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.

I DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY,

BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY.
SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME

CHECKING IN TODAY.'
Past noon one day, the minister noticed

that Jim hadn't come.
As more days passed without Jim,

He began to worry some.
At the factory, he asked about him,
Learning he was ill.

The hospital staff was worried,
But he'd given them a thrill.
The week that Jim was with them,

brought changes in the ward.
His smiles, a joy contagious.
Changed people, were his reward.
The head nurse couldn't understand

Why Jim was so glad,
When no flowers, calls or cards came,

Not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed,

He voiced the nurse's concern:
No friends came to show they cared.

He had nowhere to turn.
Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up

and with a winsome smile,

"The nurse is wrong. She couldn't know,

That He's in here all the while."
" Everyday at noon He's here,

A dear friend of mine, you see,
He sits right down, takes my hand,

leans over and says to me:
'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM,

HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN,

SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP,

AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN.

ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY,

I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY,

AND SO JIM, THIS IS JESUS

CHECKING IN TODAY.'

The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address: Ephesians 1:20


Phone: Romans 10:13


Website: The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
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Objective


My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
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Qualifications


I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)


I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)


I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)


I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)


The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)
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Occupational Background


I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49 ).


I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.


My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17)
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Skills Work Experiences


Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).


I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33 ).


Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)
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Educational Background


I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).


In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).


My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).


I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).
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Major Accomplishments


I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26 ).


I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15 ).


I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15 ).


I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!


There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.
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References


Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healing, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.
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In Summation


Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47 ). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15 ).