The Best of Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr's. 6:30 a.m. Meditative Thoughts
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God Is Early this morning the Lord spoke to me with these words, “God Is.” I paused for a moment because what the spirit had said to me did not make much sense. My conscious mind did not understand because I was still partly asleep. The more I thought about those words, it began to make sense, God Is. God is what? Well, my answer to that statement, God Is: God Is whatever you need Him to be. If you are in a tight place, God Is. If you are sick and can’t get well, God Is. If your way is dark, and you can’t see the light, and your future looks dim, God Is. If your meal is running low in your barrel, God Is. If you have gotten a notice of termination or that your job is being downsized, God Is. If you are dreading a situation today and that condition seems hopeless, God Is. Listen, reach up as far as you can and God will reach down to meet your grasp. Why? Because, God Is. I am convinced that it is easier for God to do a difficult task than an easy one. Why? Because, God Is. The Psalmist wrote, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in the time of trouble. Listen, this assurance from the Lord ought to take care of all your fears and problems today. God Is, yes He is our refuge, He hides us. God Is, yes He is our strength, He helps us although circumstances and conditions may seem overwhelming. Take refuge in the Lord. He will enable you to continue with renewed strength and confidence. How does He do it? Simply because: God Is.
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Some Suggested Thoughts on How to Use This Book Read it in the morning to gather strength and inspiration for the day, or at evening at the close of the day. This book of meditative thoughts can be used for family devotions, to show concern for others by sharing its thoughts with friends. "THIS BOOK CAN ALSO SERVE AS A TIE THAT BINDS" In order to feel closer to loved ones and friends living miles away, you can stay in touch by agreeing to read the same meditative thought at the same time each day. Since 1991, the author of this book has been doing a Thought For The Day on Clear Channel Radio Savannah, Georgia WSOK 1230 AM, “Joy In The Morning.” "I pray that God will anoint this book and that each meditation will change lives and be a source of comfort to all who read them" - Matthew S. Brown
About the Author
The Reverend/Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr. is the son of the late Christopher Frederick Brown, Sr. and Helen Lee Robinson Brown. He was born in the city of Savannah, Georgia and is the Pastor Emeritus of the St. John Baptist Church, "The Mighty Fortress" in Savannah, Georgia. He has pastored four Baptist churches in his over 50 years of preaching, pastering and teaching God's Word. He served as Moderator of the historic Berean Missionary Baptist Association, an association of 35 churches. He was also the general secretary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia for 26 years. He retired from St. John Baptist Church of Savannah after 35 years as pastor.Pastor Brown, as he is affectionately referred to in Savannah and beyond, began his educational career in the St. Benedict Catholic School of Savannah and continued his grade school education at East Board and Florence Elementary schools graduating from Beach High School. He furthered his secondary education at Georgia State Industrial College now Savannah State University, American Baptist School of Theology (extension), and the Princeton Institute of Theology. Reverend Pastor Brown also studied at the University of Miami, the division of Addiction Sciences with a grant from the city of Savannah. His reputation and work as a pastor and community leader are outstanding. He chaired the Federal Court Bi-racial Committee appointed by Federal Judge Alexander Lawrence to assist the Chatham County School System in bringing about a unitary school system Pastor Brown has been honored by many clubs and organizations including an honor from the Jewish Counsel of Savannah with a trip to Israel. On that trip he visited Egypt. To Pastor Brown's credit, he has also been honored by the National Association of Social Workers, Southeast Georgia Unit as Public Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for outstanding service in the field of religion and the Prince Hall Masons. He is cited in Who's Who Among Black Clergymen of the South 1979 edition. He was recently honored by the United States House of Representatives by an invitation from Congressman John Barrow to serve as chaplain for the day to that august body with moments of mediation and prayer. Pastor Brown and his wife, Lottie, have four grown children and 23 grand and great grandchildren. He and his wife reside in the city of Savannah, Georgia.