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Called Out

“But also look ahead: I’m sending Elijah the prophet to clear the way for the Big Day of God—the decisive Judgment Day! He will convince parents to look after their children and children to look up to their parents. If they refuse, I’ll come and put the land under a curse.” Malachi 4:5-6 The Message

Why is Outdoor Connection Ministries so passionate about helping churches create vibrant men’s ministries?  For over twenty-six years, we have been concerned about engaging men on issues of faith. 

Today, we praise God for the opportunity to be one of the most experienced men’s organizations in this country that is dedicated to “calling men out”.  Statistics tell us that ministries like OCM are needed more than ever.  Over 61% of the people filling church pews on Sunday are women.  Too many men believe the Christian Church is not relevant.  Studies also show that men are struggling in many areas. Our culture and life-style continue to ask for more without regard to a man’s dedication to faith or family.  Many of us have problems saying “enough is enough”.

As in the days of Malachi and David, we need to “call out” men.  There needs to be a wake up call to the male gender.  This evening and tomorrow I will prepare six messages to be delivered in Montana over the next week.  My goal is to continue sounding the alarm to men everywhere about the need to revisit the history and theology set forth in God’s word.  Please continue praying for revival among men.  If a man is changed, his family will change.  If the family is changed, a community can change. 

Upon King David’s death bed he gave Solomon his son a message that we need to hear today.  And let’s hope that God-fearing men will not forget the instruction like Solomon did. 

"When David was about to die, he called his son Solomon and gave him his last instructions: ‘My time to die has come. Be confident and determined, and do what the Lord your God orders you to do. Obey all his laws and commands, as written in the Law of Moses, so that wherever you go you may prosper in everything you do. If you obey him, the Lord will keep the promise he made when he told me that my descendants would rule Israel as long as they were careful to obey his commands faithfully with all their heart and soul.’" 1 Kings 2:1-4 The Good News Translation

God wants Christ-loving men to embrace their families, their nation, and their world.  Let’s pray with the song writer, “Rise up Ole’ men of God”. 

Have a great week!  Jim