In God's word, we are assured that he does not " afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men".(Lam. 3:33) This being the case, we find ourselves often questioning, Lord why this financial stress? Why this blight upon my health? Why this loss of a loved one? The list could go on. Here is what I have found to be the answer to all of these, and many more similar questions.
He deprives us only that we may desire Him.
He lets us hurt that we may seek His comfort.
He lets us stumble that we should learn to lean upon His mighty arm.
He gives us a choice, not because he does not care, but because He wants us to come to Himself of our own free will.
He seeks to inspire in us a love for Himself that will not question.
May we only pray, not that He would remove our sufferings, but that we will learn to love Him aright!
December 27, 2010
December 13, 2010
Watch Ye Therefore!
Mark 13:32-37
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded his porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
Upon reading this, first impulse says, don't fall asleep! On second thought, Is there any proof that I am not sleeping? If I was entirely honest I would have to say, I have buried my talent in the ground! (Matt. 25:18) Is my lamp flickering, or is so nearly extinguished that others can't even tell that it's burning? To continue doing something one must first be doing it! I think the needed call for much of America today is not, stay awake, but, wake up!
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded his porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
Upon reading this, first impulse says, don't fall asleep! On second thought, Is there any proof that I am not sleeping? If I was entirely honest I would have to say, I have buried my talent in the ground! (Matt. 25:18) Is my lamp flickering, or is so nearly extinguished that others can't even tell that it's burning? To continue doing something one must first be doing it! I think the needed call for much of America today is not, stay awake, but, wake up!
December 9, 2010
A Challenging Thought
Last Wednesday night, Pastor spoke on our personal relationship with Christ and it's effect on the church as a body. The church consists of people, and therefore is only as strong as the people that constitute it. So next time we have a problem with the condition of our churches, consider this, maybe all that is wrong with your church is you! The only human you can blame for a dearth of spiritual life is you. The only reason you can give for not having revival is, you don't really want it. God is ready and willing to all but hand it to you if you will only take it. What is your excuse? What is holding you back? What is wrong with the church today? Who is at fault? Look in the mirror.
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