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Making men MEN again. The David Alliance will help you slay your giants.
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
The David Alliance
Ever just get punched in the face… I mean straight out, strong arm swinging for the fences punched in the face… like a train down a track right into your eye socket… you are bruised, bloodied and broken…
What did Mike Tyson say: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face… but what if that is your plan?
1 Cor. 9
24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may [i]obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize [j]is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.
I discipline my body…
HoopOpeeadzo - punch in the face
In face in verse 26 just before this he says fight for a spiritual reward… and that word there means a spiritual fist fight… for a reward!
Disqualified… a phony, a fake, a poser.
What does he say about how he treats his body… he beats it, he severely whoops it in a strict spiritual manner… in fact he says he makes it his slave.
HE OWNS HIMSELF.
QUESTION… do you own up to yourself? Do you take responsibility of who you are and the discipline you have been practicing on your spiritual body. Do you gladly point out how you have been punching yourself in the face spiritually to be more like Christ?
WHY? Look if you have been around long enough you- just like me have seen dozens of pastors blow it. Some ran off with Lisa the secretary… some ran off with Bob the Janitor, many busted for porn, embezzlement, beating their wife or kids, running a sex ring, molesting boys… These are all true stories of Pastors I know because they were unwilling to punch themselves in the face daily.
In this chapter Paul is talking about preaching the gospel, the why’s, if’s ands how’s where’s etc… and he is speaking as probably the most well known, apostle with the biggest ministry and has written the most books of the Bible… and yet he realizes if I don’t live in such a way that ends up with me in heaven with the angels rejoicing… what a sad pathetic man I am.
Get used to hard things…. Like I said yesterday comfort is the bodies slow adaptation of death. As Jocko has said “get used to doing uncomfortable things, embrace the suck”. But even more so in spiritual matters….
Here is a list you can work on…
Memorize scripture
Pray out loud in public for someone to be healed
Witness out in public to someone
Pray an hour a day
Read your bible and journal 30 minutes a day
Go to a bible study with other men
Give up drinking, smoking and drugs and use that money for missions
Wear a t shirt that tells people Jesus loves them
Go out and give money to the needy
LOOK it does not matter what it is, just practice doing something hard.
Now here is what is truly worthy and truly punching yourself in the face spiritually…. Ask other Godly men to keep you accountable. I mean the kind of men who will pray and know things about you that only god knows and will call you on it. Ask them to punch you in the face daily….
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
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Titus 2:Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
Temperate - vigilante, sober
Respect - Man of dignity, honorable
Prudent - "brings safety") to the body, keeping it properly controlled.]
Sound in faith, love endurance
Sound - healthy solid
Faith - his walk with God
Love his motive
Endurance… he has been tested… We need men that have been tested in temperance, respect, prudence, faith, love, endurance…. Tested.
But we hate tests, we typically run from tests…
I recently heard a quote “comfort is the body’s slow adaptation to death”
You must test yourself in all things, but especially in spiritual matters…
BUT WAIT THATS NOT ALL….
The intro is Teach old men this is what they are… its who they are, its why they are.
BUT AGAIN…. You are teaching old men.
Men don’t like to be taught by other men, especially older men. We feel like we already know, we got this, we don’t need some snot nose whipper snapper telling him what to do or to test him.
I don’t know why it is so hard as men to take direction… to take correction… to take orders or action from someone else. Do we secretly want to be stupid, untested and weak?
Now if you look at this in the greek and how it is written, it actually connects the dots to the next few verses…
Unless men are tested, women will not learn to be who they are meant to be… and if they are not who they are meant to be, they will not learn to love their husbands and their children the way God wants them to be loved.
Men it all comes back to you being willing to be tested by other men even if they are younger than you… any man who can teach me, test me and prove me is a friend to me, my wife and my kids.
What does it mean to be tested? It means to be proven pure… and who sees god….Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
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Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
Will of my father…
Will “Gods desires”
Father… you are his son or daughter
In Heaven…. What is Gods will in heaven… are you doing it?
So you can have power, miracles, wonders, cast out demons, prophesy and still go to hell.
So there is a way to use Gods laws and design to get supernatural things done… but if you don’t know the father or his heavenly will… it is of no value.
You can even confess him as Lord and still not know him… the verse says they call out to him LORD LORD…
Here is what is concerning to me. You can call him Lord, you can prophecy, you can perform power and miracles, you can cast out demons… and still no be doing the will of the father NOR actually no him.
But here is the key in verse 24
24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
Jesus while on earth says there are those who do not know the Father… and then he says If you hear me… If you know me and do these things your life and work will be saved… you can do all those things… but they won’t save your life. No matter how amazing they are… what will keep you through the storm is hearing and knowing God.
Why is this so important - because in todays world we are flooded with images and media of people who have the “Goods” quote un quote… but that doesn’t tell us if they actually know God. Better to know God, than to only know his power.
Work on your relationship with God and the work of God will take care of itself.
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
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Luke 6:38
38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Give and it shall be given unto you, pressed down shaken together and running over.
Now this is not just talking about money, but it is the whole lifestyle of a believer.
If you give Judgement harshly, you will receive even more judgement harshly
If you give mercy greatly you will receive even more mercy greatly
If you give goods, money or things you will receive them back in greater measure.
I can say I have honestly gotten to a point through practice and prayer where I no longer panic regarding money or my needs being met. It is only because I have practiced a lifestyle of generosity… this is big on my heart right now and Let me explain why.
I told you all yesterday that I hit a deer and totaled my car… and I was fine, my heart was fine, my mind was fine, my attitude was fine…. I honestly was just shrugging it off and thinking ok God its up to you. Later that day a women in our church asked me if I needed to borrow a car for a few days. I said yea that would be great… so she picked me, and I drove her to her house to drop her back off and when I got there she said “my husband doesn’t want you to borrow the car”. I was confused but said no problem… not a big deal - and honestly it was not a big deal. But I was wondering how I was now going to get home… and then she said He doesn’t want you to borrow it, he wants you to have it…we would like to give it to you. Its a Honda accord, mint condition inside and out… 40 miles to the gallon… and I wept… all day long. You can never out give God and you can never second guess him nor doubt his word.
But here is the rest of the story… the day before my best friend called me… we talk all the time, so no big deal. But as he is about to hang up he says what do you need prayer for… I told him my wife, and for me to be more like Jesus. He said ok, but I think God wants us to pray that you get another car… I shrugged and said Ok, I wouldn’t say no to another car. So he prayed… and now you know that God knew, and now I know, that God knew.
My prayer for all of you today is not that you tithe, not that you give, not that you sew into the ministry of the LAWD…. Nope. Its simply that you learn how to live a life of generosity… so that you can trust, live, be free in any circumstance.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
The David Alliance
How am I doing? Well I hit a deer early yesterday morning… the car is toast. Don’t get me wrong it had 310k miles on it… but she was good and I was hoping to get at least 350k out of her… but the good news is I no longer have to look at all the warning lights on my dash… and without exaggeration it had 7 lights lit up… and that’s where we are going today.
Now I gotta find a cheap reliable used or NEW car… pray for me. But honestly… its all good, I never hit a deer before so I got a new experience! Its just a car… I’m good, the deer is dead and my family has me around the house more LOL
Hey what is your weakness?
Chocolate? Porn… chocolate porn? Wouldn’t it be great to have lights on our life that light up when we are dealing with a weakness… much like my dashboard?
Ephesians 6:10-16 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [b]wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [c]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
The wiles of the enemy, and the arrows he shoots at us.
What’s this trying to say?
These are well planned out methods to corrupt us due to our weaknesses.
What are our weaknesses in todays world?
Denial is first and foremost the problem in a mans life.
You may not deal with your problems because you are busy, you are ignorant, you think your ok… it doesn’t matter - its all a form of denial. You are choosing to not look at your life and check your weaknesses.
Psalm 139:23-24 KJV
Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.
But what are the next weaknesses in todays world for men?
1. Money
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the amount of credit card debt in the U.S. is close to a trillion dollars.
Money is like a rotten banana - the longer you ignore it the worse it gets.
Newsflash… most of us make enough money… 95% that is. We just don’t spend it wisely. Don’t make money a weakness… work on it head on! Do not ignore it any longer and you will see you can tame the tiger.
2. Lust
Is there any more fun weakness than lust. You can pick your fantasy, you can make that fantasy anything you want, you can replay it over a 1000 times and no one will ever know… and that is the danger. You have just made a person an object. You have taken Gods creation and made it an idol and an object all at the same time. You have poisoned the well in which you will draw from to try to lover others… including your own kids. Its vile and evil and will destroy you without you ever knowing it… and you will be tricked to blame the other person. DEAL WITH IT. Lust is a sin, lust is adultery and lust is fornication - period!
3. Current or Past Hurts
Admitting we are hurt is a struggle for men because it involves vulnerability. Vulnerability means you are not tough, macho, in control and invincible. But we all know that - that’s true for everyone… even the strongest Christian and the most in control dude has hurts to deal with.
4. Fear
How can fear be a weakness… I thought bravery was not the absence of fear but the ability to act in the face of fear… yeah, nice quote.
But that’s not exactly what I mean. Fear is a weakness when we don’t deal with it and when we are not honest about it - it freezes us from doing anything in the areas we need to most. So what to do… deal with fear best by first being honest about it, being accountable to someone about it and picking a plan to act on it. I would even write it out in a journal or in your phone and make it an actual plan… what are you afraid of… go after it.
In all things, in our weaknesses we are strong in Christ… meaning, in my weakness I must depend on God and his strength… and when I do, I walk in his victory.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
The David Alliance
Ever hear of a sure thing… you can bet your life on it. You can bet your savings on it, you can bet your family on it… I only know of 2 sure things… one is Jesus saves if you call on him and the second…. Well that’s where we are going today.
Have you heard stories about the dead sea?
The dead sea is the richest land in the world… worth 4x’s the wealth of resources and chemicals than in the United States. It also has the chemicals enough to supply all that is needed to blow up the entire world.
Russia is using the Arabs to fight against Israel because they want the land and the resources of Israel.
There will be a battle Scripture says Russia will come against Israel with bows and arrows and on horses… and it says Israel will win and use their enemies weapons for fuel… this is hilarious… anyone who believes this is nuts…. Or so we thought…. But now information has come out that
Russia has purchased bows and arrows that will shoot a man through the heart at 100 yards and still keep going.. they have purchased 1000 of horses for mountainous battle
Planning to go over the mountains of syria
The prophecy of Israel burning the weapons of their enemies for fuel… people laughed…. But Now Russia is making tanks of non metallic material in order to work against Israels heat seeking missiles that seek metal materials… but this material that Russia is using… get this…burns like coal…
What am I getting at?
Don’t bet against Scripture, don’t bet against Israel and remember that we as non-jews are adopted into the family of God, but the real focus of scripture is on the children of Israel…the nation of Israel and we are to pray for them and support them until we as a country leave the party… how? Not sure, Im hoping by rapture… but it could be by nuclear war or we become the slaves of another country… spin the dial and hope for the best… but it will happen because scripture said it will happen.
I don’t know when, but I know who wins
I don’t know why in the mind of man, but I know who wins
I don’t know exactly how, but I know who wins
I don’t know where I will be but I know who wins
So where am I going with all of this….
There is never a better time nor an easier time to live all out for Jesus than now. There will never be a better and easier time to share Jesus than now, there will never be a time to point to prophecy and speak to people about Jesus than now.
Jesus is coming back - count on it because your life depends on it… and the lives of those you love and live with.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
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Most pastors today fight for status more than for the gospel! GH
- * You are not called to share the gospel. You are called to proclaim the gospel.
Dad raised me a certain way and not everyone will like what he said or his standard by which I now live.
- THE GOSPEL SHOULD MAKE US FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE - WHY? We don’t share the gospel, we proclaim the gospel.
- There are no boundaries of any kind…
“Go into all the world”.
Anywhere, everywhere at all costs
LAST WEEK WE SAID GIVING IS THE MEASURING STICK TO ONES HEART….
EVANGELISM IS THE MEASURING STICK TO ONES OBEDIENCE
- Giving deals with your heart -it shows how much of our heart he has.
- Evangelism deals with the accountability we have before God
Your money is the surest sign of where your heart is at. Its a gut check.
Evangelism is the surest sign of where your obedience is at… its a reality check.
WE CAN GIVE IN SECRET… WE ARE EVEN TOLD TO DO SO…
But you can’t proclaim the gospel in secret.
Christ commanded it. We typically refer to the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20
A command gives us a point of accountability
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
The David Alliance
Qualities of a great leader
- Tactically Aggressive (loves a good fight)
- Strength of Character
- Steadiness of purpose
- Acceptance of Responsibility
- Energy
- Good health and strength
George Patton cadet, April 29th, 1909
Qualities of a great leader
- Tactically Aggressive (loves a good fight)
Ephesians 6 having done everything to fight, stand and then keep standing. Gird up, strap up, load up, step up and step out. Be aggressive and loving.
In the gym last week. a young kid wanting to talk to me AGAIN… but I challenged him do you know where you are going when you die? He kept changing the topic, I kept challenging him to answer the question.
- Strength of Character
1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander
- Steadiness of purpose
Matthew 28:19 Go and Make Disciples
Go - aorist - continually
Make - aorist - continually
We are to continually make disciples in all we do, wherever we go, whomever we talk to AT ALL TIMES NO MATTER WHAT.
*you know your purpose - now go do it!
- Acceptance of Responsibility
God expects us to take responsibility for our actions—
Don’t shirk, don’t blame, don’t whine, don’t complain, don’t point fingers, don’t bring excuses
take responsibility for your life.
He aids those who do (Proverbs 28:13).
AND Every human being will have to give an account for his or her life and actions AND GUESS WHAT… excuses won’t cut it. (Galatians 6:4-5; Hebrews 4:13).
- Energy
Now I am not sure exactly what Patton meant by this… but for me knowing and watching the men who make the biggest difference in the world for Jesus they have an energy beyond just physical. They have a calling that they understand, a purpose that drives them in the morning when they get up.
My energy comes from my purpose and my calling.
My purpose is to Seek first the Kingdom of God and all his righteousness
My calling is to reach as many people for Christ as possible… guess what - these are your purpose and calling as well.
Now my mission is built around my place as a pastor, my time at the gym - in and around my network…
And finally to do this as an example to my family.
- Good health and strength
1 Cor. 3:17,17 our Bodies are temples
What do you put in Gods temple?
pictures, music, food, hobbies,
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
The David Alliance
Do you find yourself getting cranky more and more… I think of the movie the run down with The Rock, in the beginning in the bar scene he takes out all the football players and the skinny QB says
What’s with all the hostility… you should have taken option A.
Can get moody in their old age… you know the old Get outta my yard old man…
Do you find yourself getting cranky as you get older… I sometimes do.
Abraham Morgentaler, MD, founder and director of Men’s Health Boston medical clinic, says he often sees other side effects in his patients. “Men with low testosterone find that their emotional reserves are lower,” he says. “They have a shorter fuse. In popular culture, people link male anger with high testosterone, but as a rule we see it more in men with low testosterone -- most commonly when levels are dropping. That’s when men get cranky.”
Now why does mens T get lower? Is it just simply age related… to some degree yes, but thats not the whole picture. You have obesity, a beer gut, poor nutrition, poor sleep, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, a stagnant lifestyle… but note:::: These are all under your control outside of you getting older.
But the question is this… can you choose to affect your own mood good or bad?
Londons global university
1. Wake up earlier
Set your alarm to go off 15 minutes before you normally get up. This extra time will enable you to have a more organised and productive day.
2. Make a friend smile
Making a friend smile is a great way to improve your day. Why not send them a funny video online or send them a text to see how they are doing.
3. Have a quick tidy up
Clear space, clear mind! Make some time, even if it’s only for 5 minutes each day to tidy your environment - your mind will thank you.
4. Write a diary entry
Writing can help you to process your own emotions and feelings. Set a time each day to write these down, and you’ll instantly feel better.
5. Smile at the first stranger you see
Never underestimate the power of a smile! It costs you nothing, but can make someone’s day and will also leave you feeling warm inside.
6. Take a walk
If you are feeling stressed or worried, taking a short walk outside will raise your mood and can also calm you down.
7. Look through old photographs
Looking at old photographs is the ultimate lockdown mood-booster! They will bring back memories and make you feel nostalgic.
8. Put some laundry on
Laundry can be very easy to put off, but the feeling of doing some is much better for your mind than the negative feeling of putting it off.
9. Listen to music
It is well known that music can boost happiness and reduce anxiety. Put on your favourite album and you will notice yourself humming, smiling and dancing in no time!
10. Light a candle
The smell and flicker of the flame on a burning a candle can help with relaxation. Scented candles that use quality essential oils can also induce quality sleep.
11. Eat at least one healthy meal
Unhealthy snacks can be tempting, but your body and mind will thank you for eating at least one healthy meal with fruit and vegetables each day.
12. Do something nice for someone else
Whether it’s walking someone’s dog or giving someone a book you no longer need, small acts of kindness can go a long way and will help you to feel more positive.
13. Do the washing up before you go to bed
Cleaning the dishes after you’ve eaten or before bed is often the last thing you’ll feel like doing, but get into this routine and the next morning will be much more pleasant!
14. Put on an outfit you love
Even when you’re at home all day, putting on some clothes you love will instantly lift your mood and will make you feel ready for the day ahead.
15. Make sure you get enough sleep
Most of us need about 8 hours of sleep a night to repair and renew our bodies, so make sure you get this if you want to wake up feeling refreshed and energised!
These are all good, but what does scripture say… and again these are some practical and good ideas…
- Repent: What, wait… why? What did I do to repent of? You are living according to your moods and not the word of God. So repent and ask God to forgive you for living by the flesh.
Remember we are not physical bodies with a spirit, but rather we are a spirit living in physical bodies. You must live by the spirit.
Take control
Did you know that in Christ, you can take control of the emotions that used to control you? The Bible commands us,
"Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 1:13)
DON’T WAIT FOR YOUR EMOTIONS TO CHANGE TO CHANGE YOUR EMOTIONS… sounds crazy right, but we live that way. The truth is you YES YOU get to choose your mood and your mindset.
Finally don’t live by your emotions, live by the spirit of God.
"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish." (Galatians 5:16-17)
it can’t get any more clear… Scripture says don’t live by your feelings… why do we hate this? because it tells us that we… yes WE have a choice to live above our feelings and live according to the spirit. That is hard only because we have for so long lived by our emotions and feelings.
What’s the point? Back to simply this… you only have yourself to blame - God gave you his spirit and the direction to take - NOW its your move!