Firm Foundation with Bryan Hudson

"The Power of Today" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #142 for October 30, 2024

Hebrews 3:13, But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,”2 Corinthians 4:16, Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day."It's better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret." - Jackie Joyner-Kersee"You may delay, but time will not." - Benjamin Franklin"The secret to getting ahead is getting started" - Mark Twain"If it's a good idea, do it today. Not tomorrow. A good idea rarely gets better over time." – Larry Winget

"A Place Called Forward" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #141 for October 23, 2024

A Place Called Forward
Exodus 14:13, And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14]The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." 15]  And the LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16] But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
Forward defined: To cause to proceed or progress toward a goal. To cause to go or be taken from one place, person, or condition to another.
Forward is a place to which God leads people of purpose and destiny. Forward is a place that stretches your faith and exercises your prayer life. Forward is the place and the direction the vision takes you.
Israel was in a crisis. It was a crisis on different levels:1. There was the original crisis of being held in bondage2. Was the crisis of being delivered from bondage3. There was the crisis of having a bondage mindset, after being delivered4. There was the crisis of being pursued by the Egyptian's from behind and facing the barrier of the Red Sea in front.
What I find amazing about this story, is that God knew what the people did not know. They were not only being delivered from the crisis of bondage and slavery, they were being delivered from their own fear of progress. It was the rebellion of the people that led to captivity in Egypt for 400 years. For the people being delivered, Egypt and bondage and slavery was all they knew. They only heard about their heritage and the promised land.

BIBLE STUDY - Principles of Increase: Understanding Resources and Sources

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Philippians 4:11-13, Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Resource: A supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
Source: A point of origin or procurement; any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained
 

"Principles of Increase" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #140 for October 16, 2024

Luke 6:38Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use,  it will be measured back to you
 
Listen to My Message From Sunday, October 13, 2024
The Steward's Blessing: Wisdom, Provision, Empowerment

The Steward's Blessing: Wisdom, Provision, Empowerment

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Romans 14:12, So then each of us shall give account of himself to God
1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?
Paul used the word “steward” which is oikonomos (οἰκονόμος) in the Greek. 
It was a word understood by people in his day. Oikonomos was the “major domo” or the person in charge of the administration of the house or estate.
Being a good steward brings and produces WISDOM, PROVISION & EMPOWERMENT
WISDOM: Knowing what to do
PROVISION: Fully supply from the owner
EMPOWERMENT: Able to empower others
 
Our Level of Stewardship is Evident
Proverbs 24:30-32
I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; 31 And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. 32  When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction:

"Are You Faithful?" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #139 for October 9, 2024

1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

"What Time Reveals" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #138 for October 2, 2024

Psalm 37:25, I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread
Galatians 6:7, Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap...9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.Here is one of the not-so-secret secrets to tapping into God's best for your life:
1. Sow good seed, consistently2. Don't grow weary doing the right things3. Do good to all, especially fellow Christ followers.
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"Set Your Face Like Flint" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #137 for September 25, 2024

What to do when facing an obstacle...“For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed." (Isaiah 50:7)"Face like flint" means: You expect that something will be hard. But you are determined to be harder. 
 
Listen to My Message From Sunday, September 22, 2024
Season of Sharpening: Getting Your Edge Back On

Season of Sharpening: Getting Your Edge Back On

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1 Peter 4:10-11, As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. AmenEcclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV) “If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom produces success."(NLT) ”Since a dull ax requires great strength, sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed"Why do I feel tired?Remember Your GIFT, GRACE, & ABILITY
1 Peter 4:10-11, As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen
 
Here’s where you start:”Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the saw."  ~ Attributed to Abraham Lincoln
KEY WORDSAx (Saw) – The instrument of service; our lifestyleEdge – The cutting edge; the action edge; What we actually do; our gifts and unique contribution to God’s purposeWisdom - Ability to make proper choices and reach proper conclusions and decisions; Shrewdly aware and subtly resourceful; Using the proper means and procedures in attaining an end; Knowing how to restore and maintain your edge.Sharpen: Raising the level of your skill and effectiveness through RENEWAL
 

"Sharpen Your Edge" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #136 for September 18, 2024

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NJKV), If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom produces success.”