The strength of a Christian man is not seen  in outward display.  As your devotional points out, our strength is “hidden in Christ”.  Let your “roots” go deep in Christ.  He is your strength.
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Think about your own devotional life as you look at today’s reading .  We can’t “impress” the Lord with flowery words.  He just wants you to talk to Him from your heart.  Then listen to what He has to say.
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Much of our world has the same opinion as that of Jesse Ventura, the wrestler.  But this is not true strength.  May you receive special revelation from the Holy Spirit as you meditate on today's devotional.  I know you are getting "stronger in the Lord".  God bless you!
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Don't forget to read the "conclusion" on page 14 and 15.  Today's devotional will help you learn the importance of "facing the facts" and how and how that relates to being a man of strength.  God bless you as you make the closing prayer your prayer!
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MEN OF STRENGTH: Today's devotional is titled---"Hidden Strength".  Even though Elijah was the great prophet of God, just like us at times he "ran out of fuel."  Today's reading will help you get through the testing time.  God bless you today.

GENERAL MESSAGE: Would you make every effort to be in church this Sunday?  We will continue our series of messages on the subject---"How You Can Become Strong in the Lord".  Have you memorized last Sunday's Bible verse----Psalm 27:1?  Quote it loud enough for the devil to hear it and see how the fears, worries and doubts have to go.

EXTRA! EXTRA!  Our new roundtable series begins THIS SUNDAY night at 6 pm.  Pick up your book this Sunday morning---One Month to Live.  Find out how God wants you to live NOW and not wait to the last.  Watch the DVD stories on the Big Screen which will inspire you and challenge you to live a more abundant, rewarding and fulfilling life!
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MEN OF STRENGTH: What does it mean to be a "real man"?  Today's devotional gives the answer. Only God can "form real mean for real work in the real world."  Don't forget the prayer and also remember to check off your reading on your check-list card.  Don't have one?  Get it this Sunday.
 
GENERAL MESSAGE: Let me remind you.  Don't forget about the miracle of the penny!  As I was sitting in the doctor's office this week, I noticed a man seated nearr me who looked very worried and troubled.  "I wonder if I have a penny," I thought to myself.  Sure enough, I had one penny in my pocket.  As I got his attention, I said, "Sir, I can see that you seem to be worried about some things,  Here, here is a penny.  God is in the small things and it is a reminder that the Lord knows all about you and wants you to know that He cares about you."  Immediately, his countenance changed and a big smile came across his face.  "Thank you," he replied, as I noticed him clinching the penny in his hand.  Remember!  May the Lord bless you today.  Share His love with someone else!
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MEN OF STRENGTH: I want to connect with each of you who are committed to reading the 25 daily devotionals from the book---Strong in the Lord.  Today is day 3 of our journey.  What an encouraging devotional!  Think about the last statement, "Relying on ourselves, we will discover only our weakness.  Relying on God, we will discover His strength, His unlimited power, and His undying love.' Wow!  Keep up the good work.  I am praying for you, that all of us become "Men of Strength" before the Lord.  Don't forget to mark your calendar.  July 2nd at 8 am "Men of Strength" breakfast at Ryan's on Lapalco Blvd.  Don't have a book?  Get your free copy this Sunday.

GENERAL MESSAGE: Yesterday, I met with my surgeon.  I received an excellent report.  "I would like to pray with you," I said,  "I want to take time to thank the Lord for you and for your part in my diagnosis and surgery."  We joined hands and thanked the Lord for His blessings.  I then asked him, "Have you been reading the One Year Bible I gave you?"  "Yes, I have even though I got behind and had to do some catch-up.  You know, I had a flash-back as I read about Absalom to a time in a church about 30 years ago when a lady opened a large Bible and I saw Absalom, son of King David, hanging by his hair from a tree."  "You see,doctor, the Bible is really an exciting Book," was my reply as we finished our visit.  Keep him in your prayers.
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Where can I go to find the strength I need?  Is there a “place” that will help me?  As you read today in your devotional, “your strength is not in a place but in a person, your Lord Jesus Christ. “  Pray to Him now, asking for His strength.
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Did you make it to church on Father's Day?  I was blessed to be in the service and share a message with our congregation.  We presented every dad and man present with a copy of the book----STRONG IN THE LORD.  Call Hosanna's office if you did not receive a copy.  We have a limited number available.  Our Scripture text on Sunday was Psalm 27:1.  I challenge you along with the congregation to memorize this verse.  Think about it!  I will be meeting with my surgeon this week---the one to whom I presented a copy of the One Year Bible.  He's also the one who felt the power of prayer during my surgery.  God bless you for your love and prayers! 

ps. I would love your feedback during the next 25 days of our Strong in the Lord men's devotion.  Feel free to write a comment or word of encouragement to share with others.
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Dad, I challenge you to be in church on Father's Day. Don't wait until it's too late.  Hosanna's service begins at 10:30 am.  The greatest--the most powerful--the most well-rounded man who ever walked on planet earth was Jesus Christ.  Come and learn more about Him.  One day every one of us will have to face Him as Savior or as Judge.  A wise man will make the right choice.  God bless you, Dad!
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