… We Have This Treasure …: Messages to Encourage the Heart

By Bobbie J Hays

We Have This Treasure: Messages to Encourage the Heart is a book that includes abbreviated versions of some of the messages Bobbie has had the opportunity to preach. Some were written with the sole purpose of being included in this book. Through reading these messages, the reader will be made aware of how Romans 2:9, 10 (MSG) will impact a life and bring about a positive change in one’s life. It reads, If you go against the grain, you get splinters, regardless of which neighborhood you’re from, what your parents taught you, what schools you attended. But if you embrace the way God does things, there are wonderful pay offs, again without regard to where you are from or how you were brought up.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 26, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664203761

Bobbie J Hays

Bobbie J Hays is a mother, minister, early retired teacher. She has two grown sons, Thado Nakia and Dr. Terrance Nathan. She has eight adorable grandchildren. She is a native of Clarksdale, MS, where she graduated H.S. from Aggie High; graduated Jr. College from Coahoma Jr. College and is a 1972 graduate of Jackson State College (now university) in Jackson, MS. She attended University of Mobile School of Religion for two years majoring in Religious Studies. Bobbie resided for 27 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Mississippi where she got her start in the teaching profession and ministry. After retirement she moved to Lakeland, Florida to be near her children. She is the second oldest of the ten children her mother would bear. She is the newly published author of On Eagles’ Wings: Faith, Fortitude, Family. The Lord has awarded her many opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in the preaching and teaching arena. Bobbie J Hays, who has a heart for the broken in spirit, has found her greatest joy and peace in communing and spending time with God. Her messages reflect what she has discovered during private time spent in His presence. Ideas for We Have This Treasure: Messages to Encourage the Heart was birthed during a quiet time experience.

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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7, KJV

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

1 Corinthians 2:5, KJV

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

2 Corinthians 4:7, ESV

So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

1 Corinthians 2:5, ESV

If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. 2 Corinthians 4:7, MSG

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

On Eagles’ Wings

How Shall They Preach?

Come See A Man

Why Minister?

The Measure Of A Man

Footrace And Floods

The Wonderful Works Of God

Hold Your Peace

Time Waits For No One

Prayer

The Corinthian Song

About The Author

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I thank and give praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in whom we live, move and have our being.

I acknowledge my sons, Thado Nick Hays and Dr. Terrance Nate Hays and their spouses Terika and Turkeesha, and my adorable grandchildren: Aviance, Makayla, Kierstain, Thado Jeremiah, Mason, Kayden, Terrance,Jr., and Major for their love and support.

I acknowledge our deceased mother, Emma Griffin Skinner (March 7,1932-August 19,1991) who loved her children with an unconditional love.

I acknowledge my siblings who support my efforts and give me the space I need to complete projects.

I acknowledge my spiritual families and thank you for your prayers and support.

I acknowledge friends who support me with prayers and encouragement.

I acknowledge Men of God and Women of God who have impacted my life in numerous ways.

PREFACE

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us (2 Corinthians 4:7, KJV). We have been bought with a price. Because we have been purchased with the blood which Christ shed at Calvary, that makes us God’s