A Lead Deep leader’s leadership style is much more foundational than fabulous, much more unseen than seen. Yes, a Lead Deep leader is characterized much more by a willingness to be viewed as being an under-leader rather than an over-leader. And finally, being a Lead Deep leader is much more about holy trusting than human trying, much more about God’s Presence than personal performance. -kww #leaddeep
Lord Jesus, Lead Deep within me always.
Pastor Kerry Willis
"Are not our current behaviors underway and our immediate attitudes on display among the most undeniable leading indicators of whether or not we are purely possessed by The Holy Spirit or another spirit?" -kww
Come Holy Spirit we need Thee!
Pastor Kerry Willis
Want to know what breaks my heart? Faith placed in deception!
Lean in…
One of the greatest deceptions of our day seems to be the false belief that when we die there’s only one destination for our souls to end up for Eternity. The Holy Bible says there are two -- Heaven and Hell. Only the Way of The Cross of Jesus Christ offers us authentic Hope and really leads us to a Heavenly Home for forever as we turn from Sin and turn to Him. All other avenues lead our souls far away from Heaven. There are also many false ideas about who Jesus Himself really is. Yes, there are different versions of "Jesus." Imagine that? Which Jesus are you placing your trust in? Are you focused on the One and Only Beloved Son of God described correctly only in The Holy Bible. Which destination will be yours for Eternity? If you are unsure about these essential truths, please carefully and prayerfully investigate and make sure your salvation is truly authentic before it’s too late. The devil loves when souls are lost by placing and keeping their faith in deception." -kww
"There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." Proverbs 16:25 NIV
*Shared in tender love.
Just remember Jesus cares!
Pastor Kerry Willis
Zechariah 4:6 has been a foundational verse for my life and the ministry God has called me to and entrusted me with for many years now. Today, i am praying that very verse, very fervently.
"Lord, i want You to know that i still know human might and human power has never been and will never be enough for spiritual triumph in my life or ministry, only Your Holy Spirit has ever been and will ever be enough -- even more than enough. Amen." -kww
i praise and trust in You alone! Amen!
Pastor Kerry Willis
i heard it raining hard all night in Cape May. This morning in my quiet time, the Lord brought this question to me: "You indeed heard the hard rain all night, but did you also envision the many days of flowers that will follow?"
Apply that spiritually:
"For the time being, no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose]." Hebrews 12:11 AMP
Deo Volente -- as God Desires.
Pastor Kerry Willis
“…the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” Job 1:21b KJV [Link below of Evangelist E.V. Hill, preaching his dear wife’s funeral (years ago in 1987) from this text is truly unforgettable and will be well worth 38 minutes of your life, today.]
https://youtu.be/c_CDtEERSiE?si=DzMnlCBs_VZ3ZylU
Trust God! Just Wait!
Pastor Kerry Willis
The LORD had me to send this verse privately to a few friends as i was quiet in His Presence today. Maybe it will also help you…
“Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’” John 13:7 NIV
Let’s… Just trust Jesus!
Pastor Kerry Willis
"The Apostle Paul did not say, ‘i became all things to all people that i might show what a wonderful human being i am.’ No, that’s the modern interpretation of what he said. The Apostle Paul said, ‘i became all things to all people that i might by all means save some.’"
— Oswald Chambers speaking from 1 Corinthians 9:22
Deo Volente. As God wills.
Pastor Kerry Willis
"…for God’s Spirit is upon Him without measure or limit." John 3:34b [NLT -- 1996 Edition]
* It is true of Jesus, and i pray it also might be true of [Jesus in] me. -kww #Nevertheless #DeoVolente
Amen.
Pastor Kerry Willis
“Nevertheless, i will not worry!” Capt. Billy [2 months prior to passing the line of worlds in his cancer battle, 2014]
My observation after Dad’s comment… “Some wilt in the midst of suffering, but Dad is glorying in it all.” -kww
If we suffer with Him, we shall reign with Him!
Pastor Kerry Willis
"My precious Jesus…
Your Presence is everything to me…
My heart’s sure Stronghold…
My mind’s Anchoring Ground…
My strength’s Constant Renewal…
Do not take Your Holy Spirit from me…
i humbly and desperately pray…
Amen. And Amen."
-kww, (written in 2014)
Deo Volente.
Pastor Kerry Willis
i shared this verse in part today with a dear pastor friend as requested prayer cover on this Lord’s Day. Please pray for him along with me and let’s claim this beautiful promise of Jesus personally as well:
“If I am lifted up above the earth, I will make everyone want to come to Me.” Words of Jesus, John 12:32 CEV
Jesus Be Lifted!
Pastor Kerry Willis
“We want to see Jesus!” — The words spoken by certain Greeks to the disciples in John 12
“Remember that the only One Who will touch sinners is the Lord, Jesus Christ Himself! 
Christians say that it is so hard to present Jesus Christ to sinners today. Of course it is! So hard that it is impossible, EXCEPT by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit [within is]!” — Oswald Chambers
“Christ in you, the Hope of glory…” Colossians 1:27b
Lord, let others recognize You in me. Amen.
Pastor Kerry Willis
So i pray God's Word over you…
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Just open your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished. If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone. You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet! The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”” Psalms 91:1-16 NLT Amen.
When we pray God’s Word, we pray God’s will.
Pastor Kerry Willis
The Gospel is the power of God, and that’s talking about grace. Acts 20:24 and Galatians 1:6 both use the terms “gospel” and “grace” interchangeably. It’s saying that when you understand the Gospel, or the grace of God, it’ll release the power of God into your life.
“But I do not consider my life as something of value or dear to me, so that I may [with joy] finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify faithfully of the good news of God’s [precious, undeserved] grace [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life].” Acts 20:24 AMP
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel…“ Galatians 1:6 NIV
Grateful for Grace of God and the Power of God — The Gospel.
Pastor Kerry Willis
As i write, i am cherishing a few days of rest with my family. Today, i sensed strongly that this short season of rest is probably somewhat overdue.
Weariness is real. In fact, to be human is to experience weariness. i have learned that when I am weary, it is imperative to reduce busyness. Unless we back down the throttle when we are tired, our desperation can turn quickly to devastation.
Jesus was such a Loving Leader to His disciples. i especially love a subtle but sure compassionate command given by Jesus in The Gospel of Mark. Yes, In Mark 6:31, Jesus told His weary disciples: "Come ye yourselves apart… and rest a while..."
Surely, if we do not "come apart and rest a while, we will sadly come apart."
i recently sat as a moderator for a panel to help question well-experienced, holiness, clergy leaders. The final question i asked was: "If you could say one thing to young pastors and leaders, today, what would you say?" Bishop Lemuel Thuston, now in his late seventies, replied: "Do all you can to restore the Sabbath Day of rest among the people you lead." His answer resonated deeply with my own heart, mind, soul, and strength. Does it resonate with yours?
Rest is akin to surrender. i encourage you to surrender anew, yes, to give away your weary life, but only to the One Who promises you rest -- Jesus Himself.
Deo Volente -- whatever God wants for us (is exactly what we need),
Pastor Kerry Willis
"When modern theologians do away with certain language that former generations gave to us, it does not mean we are smarter about spiritual things than they were (not by any stretch of the imagination.) Mainly, it probably points to the fact that they knew what they were talking about, and we do not know what they were talking about. Case in point, when it comes to our problem of Sin, they knew what they meant by the term ‘eradicate.’ We would rather do away with the idea rather than seek to understand what they meant by it. Food for thought.  A theologian born in the early 1900s once told me what they meant by ‘Sin being eradicated by the arrival and indwelling of the Holy Spirit.’ Therefore, i dare not let go of the idea. It spells Hope for my own spiritual soul and makes the Good News more ‘Gooder’ whenever I share it ." -kww
"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be DESTROYED, that henceforth we should not serve sin." Romans 6:5-6 KJV
"For if we have become one with Him [permanently united] in the likeness of His death, we will also certainly be [one with Him and share fully] in the likeness of His resurrection. We know that our old self [our human nature without the Holy Spirit] was nailed to the cross with Him, in order that our body of sin might be DONE AWAY WITH, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin. For the person who has died [with Christ] has been freed from [the power of] sin." Romans 6:5-7 AMP
Pastor Kerry Willis
“In Heaven, i really believe the Bible teaches us that we will have a memory of our life spent on earth but it will be a cleansed memory, absent of the recalling of hardships, hurts, and hellish moments we experienced here.” -kww
i was studying this interpretation below when i posted my thoughts above on memory in the next life:
Isaiah 65:17 says, “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Some interpret Isaiah 65:17 as saying that we will have no memory of our earthly lives in heaven. However, one verse earlier in Isaiah 65:16, the Bible says, “For the past troubles will be forgotten and hidden from my eyes.” It is likely only our “past troubles” will be forgotten, not all of our memories. Our memories will eventually be cleansed, redeemed, healed, and restored, not erased. There is no reason why we could not possess many memories from our earthly lives. The memories that will be cleansed are the ones that involve sin, pain, and sadness. Revelation 21:4 declares, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Maranatha!
Pastor Kerry Willis
“My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.” Proverbs 4:20-27 NLT
So be it. Amen.
Pastor Kerry Willis
