Today is a special day. Today is my godbrother’s birthday, Mr. Charles Evans. Many know that know him know that he enjoys a good “go fo’ broke” like Peter from the Bible lol, but that bama is soft as cotton LOL!!!!! (I’ll get cussed out for that one lol…). But real talk, Charles will tell you that he is the descendent of Peter. And I wonder about that. Mrs. Verona, his mom, probably does too lol… Nonetheless, it is indeed a blessing to see another day, even more so, a new year of life. How many folks didn’t get the chance to see either? I know he is truly grateful for ONE MORE CHANCE. But one thing you can say about Charles, he has a heart for God and for the people of God and that is awesome.
It is indeed a blessing to know that there are people out there that will stand in the gap when needed. And Charles, hands down, is a true prayer warrior, a teacher, a true friend, and I’m proud to say my godbrother. In the last five years of my life, a transition has been taking place and Charles, along with others has been very instrumental in this process. Thank you. Like Charles, many of us have a heart to be a blessing to others. And like Charles, many of us can become exhausted from pouring into others and feeling that treatment is not always returned. We talk about this all the time and it can be rough, especially when you’ve been supportive of others and yet they turn a cold shoulder. But when it’s all said and done, the blessings still flow. It’s a blessing to be used by God to help others. Such a privilege and we should not take it lightly.
I enjoy a career in numbers (I’m a nerd with swagg LOL and Mike Render don’t say anything about Pretty Boy Swagg LOL!!!!), and so I wonder what the number 36 mean? Hmmm the mind ponders and then the mind says, “Fool, look it up lol”. The website, Christian Resources Today, gives a Biblical meaning of the number 36; Biblical Numerology Meaning: deals in reference in regards to a particular enemy or opposition.
Particular enemy or opposition. I pose a couple of questions. How many of us have been battling the same opposition for years on end? How many of us are dealing with opposition against ourselves? It’s especially challenging when you reach out to help others, but they don’t reach back to help you. You question yourself, wondering, why do what I do? What’s the point of sticking my neck out when it gets chopped off each time?
Opposition against the Bishop, naw lol… but real talk… there’s an enemy or opposition that is there, but with God, Mr. Evans has the authority and power to face and rebuke the opposition. Like him, we all have some opposition, especially when God has called us out and set us apart. Satan will use the devices and suggestions to make one think that they can’t make it or as a distraction. It can come in the form of family, friends, people on the job, church folks, and so on and so on. But here’s the key. Satan at one time was favored by God, but because of his arrogance and disobedience, he fell from the grace of God. He’s jealous, because God favors each of us and will pour into us; so long we stay committed in relationship with God.
Here a few things about Peter… I mean Charles lol… that we can learn from:
1. Charles is tall and so he can come off as someone to be intimidated by (well with the exception of his momma and me… whatever BATCH! LOL!) . But once you get to know him, he cool peeps. Say that to say, you can’t judge a book by its cover. There are those out there that will say, “Oh oh oh I’m gud, I’m gud” and know full well they bout to fall to pieces. There’s no need to put up the front. God already knows your heart. So if that’s you (putting up a front), do yourself a favor… stop…BREATHE!!!! And be real with yourself and God. After all He can change you if you want Him to.
2. Charles will preach you under the table and pray you out of a window. Yeah Bishop, I’m coming for you and WHAT?!?! Lol, I am so getting cussed out lol. But say that to say, it’s not enough to say you are Christian. Do you walk in it? Do you carry the Word in your heart?
3. Charles claims to be the descendent of Peter. I’ll give him that lol… and if you know about Peter… then yeah and that’s all I will say. But one thing about Peter; he meant what he said and said what he meant. Folks, be real with others. Especially if you are giving advice. Don’t tell people what they want to hear, tell them what they need to hear. Nine times out of ten, what they need to hear is what God has spoke to you about in reference to them or even yourself.
4. Lastly, Charles is a true friend. Kind of flows from #3. A true friend will tell it like it is… no sugarcoating. But will support you and pray for and with you. Sort of like Jesus Christ; a true friend to us all. If you have a true friend in the natural be thankful and pray for their health and strength in the Lord.
Mr. Evans: Well man, yes you made it. To God be the Glory. Charles, the enemy has tried his best to bring you down and yet like my sister, Monique, you are the comeback kid. All I will say is, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Walk in your ministry, your business (you know you need to stop faking and go ahead launch yo’ bizness CEO), and your life with God leading you… I love you Big Brother and may you have a blessed birthday…
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