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ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

Good Morning Loving Church,

Today is Monday, June 20^th, 2016. Today is the 172^nd Day of 2016.

There are only 194 days left in this year; and, there ONLY 27 DAYS left until VBS BEGINS; and, only 188 days left until CHRISTMAS…

TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER !!!

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST IN THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Matthew 5:10-12
¹⁰ “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Here we are reminded again that the Citizens of the KINGDOM are very different people than the Citizens of the World.

Before I deal with the amazing reaction to persecution given in verse 12, please take note of two “conditions” of the persecution of which Jesus speaks in verses 10-11.

First, HE is speaking of persecution “for righteousness’ sake.” Neither here nor anywhere else does Jesus tell us that all persecution brings blessing. It is when HIS KINGDOM people are persecuted for living like HIM that we are blessed of God.

Sadly, but surely, sometimes our difficulties are due to our own sinful behaviors. Those situations are a case of “reaping what we sow” and cannot be thought of as “suffering for Jesus.”

On those occasions, we are simply suffering for our sins.

Second, Jesus is speaking of being persecuted “falsely.” As hard as any persecution is, it is very painful to be persecuted because of accusations against us that we know are not true.

Again, if the accusations against us that bring persecution are true – that is, that we are guilty of sinful behavior, then such persecution does not guarantee the blessings of God.

BUT, when we are persecuted for righteousness’ sake; and, or, the accusations against us are false, then we can rejoice because God, HIMSELF, (Who knows all things) will reward us.

Two final thoughts…

First, our promised reward will be in heaven. We may never be justified before men in this world. We may suffer wrongly and continually. God will reward us, but HE may allow us to suffer here to be rewarded there.

Finally, we can rejoice because we are in good company when we suffer for righteousness’ sake and when we suffer for things of which we are not guilty.

“For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” If God allowed Joseph, and Jeremiah, and John the Baptist to suffer undeservedly, what makes us think that HE must deliver us?

HE may deliver us; and, HE often does. But we have no guarantee of that.

When we suffer for following God… when we suffer because of false accusations…

Rejoice!

The lesson for NEXT Wednesday evening, (June 22^nd) is “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH”.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

Good Morning Glorious Church,

Today is Friday, June 17^th, 2016. Today is the 169^th Day of 2016.

There are only 197 days left in this year; and, there are only 2 days left until FATHER’S DAY, AND ONLY 30 DAYS left until VBS BEGINS; and, only 191 days left until CHRISTMAS…

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST IN THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Matthew 5:10
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Here we encounter Jesus, the Christ.

The King of HIS Kingdom explaining the characteristics of the subjects of HIS Kingdom. We are HIS people, the Sheep of HIS pasture.

The next characteristic HE mentions is that of being persecuted.

At first glance, this just does not make sense. Persecuted?

We, HIS people, have already been described as “poor in spirit” “mourning over our sins” “meek” “hungering for righteousness” “merciful” “pure in heart” and “peacemakers.”

Who would want to persecute such people, and why?

The same kind of people who persecuted and crucified Jesus and Paul and the Apostles and all of the faithful followers of Jesus down through the ages.

Those who hate God, holiness, and those who tell them that they must repent and believe in Jesus to be saved.

Note carefully that being persecuted is as surely part of being a new creation as is the transformation into the kind of people described in verses 2-9.

We have always known that our Brothers and Sisters have faced – and face now – much more severe persecution than that which we have faced in North America.

As Western civilization dies, we clearly see the coming of a new “Dark Age” of naturalistic hedonism and its inevitable hatred of Christ and HIS Kingdom people.

Our defense is to share the gospel and teach those who come to believe in Jesus to obey everything HE has commanded us. Another way to say that is, “to live out the Great Commandments and Carry out the Great Commission…”

God can deliver HIS people. But, all over the world and all across the ages, we see that HE often allows them to suffer persecution – even catastrophic persecution – in order to accomplish HIS will in the world.

Let us pray for another “Great Awakening” in our life, our family, our Church, our Nation, and the World.

The lesson for the next time we meet, NEXT Wednesday evening, (June 22^nd) is “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH”.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

Good Morning Glorious Church,

Today is Thursday, June 16^th, 2016. Today is the 168^th Day of 2016.

There are only 198 days left in this year; and, there are only 3 days left until FATHER’S DAY, AND ONLY 31 DAYS left until VBS BEGINS; and, only 192 days left until CHRISTMAS…

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST IN THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Matthew 5:9 (ESV)
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Here we encounter Jesus, the Christ.

The King of HIS Kingdom giving the characteristics of the subjects of HIS Kingdom. We are HIS people, the Sheep of HIS pasture.

The next characteristic HE mentions is that of being a peacemaker. Indeed.

We must seek to live in peace with all men and do all that we can to facilitate peaceful co-existence between all peoples.

The most important peacemaking we do is when we lead sinners to repent of their sins and trust Jesus whereby they come to be at peace with God.

By the way, Southern Baptists witnessed a great example of peacemaking today at our National Convention. After two votes for President, neither of which provided a clear choice; Dr. J D Greear withdrew his name and made the motion that Dr. Steve Gains be elected by acclamation. That motion passed.

Dr. Steve Gains had also offered to withdraw.

May this wonderful example remind all of us that while unity is not more import than sound doctrine, it is more important than just about anything else.

May our lives and our Church be known as peacemakers, not peace breakers.

The lesson for the next time we meet, NEXT Wednesday evening, (June 22^nd) is “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH”.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Wednesday, June 15^th, 2016. Today is the 167^th Day of 2016.

Today is Shana Bailliez’ Birthday

There are only 199 days left in this year; and, there are only 4 days left until FATHER’S DAY, AND ONLY 32 DAYS left until VBS BEGINS,

There are only 193 days left until CHRISTMAS…

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST IN THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

The greatest blessing of the Christian faith is encountering Jesus Christ HE is the sum and substance of Christianity. It is in encountering HIM and knowing HIM and coming to know HIM more and more fully that the Bible Believer is transformed to be more and more like HIM.

Truly, we encounter Jesus in all of scripture…

We clearly see HIM and hear HIS heart in these verses…

In Matthew 5:8, HE tells HIS Sheep how we can “see God.”

When we think about heaven, we are tempted to make ourselves the focus. (Surprise, surprise). HE is, of course, the proper focus.

In many of the world’s false religions, people seek to encounter God in some way, only to find that the “god” they encounter is themselves.

There is One True and Living God and HE is the God of the Christian Bible. HE is Jesus of Nazareth, the Second Person of the divine Trinity.

Yes, we do want to “see” God.

How?

When we repent of our sins, and trust Jesus as our Savior and LORD, our sins are placed on HIM and HIS perfect righteousness is placed on us. (2^nd Corinthians 5:21)

Thereby, we are made righteous. This is the one and only way that humans become “pure in heart” and the only way we can meet God’s conditions to “see” HIM.

In Matthew 5:8, we encounter the righteous Jesus. After we repent and believe in HIM, our heart is made pure.

If we know HIM, either following our death or at the time of HIS return, we will “see God.”

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for the next time we meet, NEXT Wednesday evening, June 22^nd, is “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH”.

There will be no classes on June 8^th and 15^th while I am on vacation.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

A Word from THE WORD

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Friday, June 3^rd, 2016. Today is the 155^th Day of 2016.

Today is Craig Chapman’s Birthday

There are only 211 days left in this year; and, there are only 16 days left until Father’s Day; and, there are only 205 days left until CHRISTMAS…

I will be on vacation for a couple of weeks so this will be the last Devotional until I return. I deeply appreciate your prayers for safe travels.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – “CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITIZENS OF GOD’S KINGDOM”

Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”

The goal of every believer’s life is to become more and more like Christ.

There are few areas of our life where we can demonstrate that Christ-likeness than in the area of showing mercy. It is radically unnatural for a human to be merciful; so, mercy easily appears as “supernatural.”

It is. It comes from a relationship with Christ.

What is mercy? Mercy is when we do not behave toward a person in a way which reflects how they deserve to be treated because of bad behavior.

Jesus does not behave toward us as our behavior toward HIM deserves. That is mercy. And, that is what we need to show to others.

Jesus reminds us that HE rewards HIS people who show mercy by showing them mercy.

Mercy is, of course, based on compassion. We “understand” that we too sin against others so it becomes easy to be merciful toward those who sin against us.

See the cycle here? God is merciful in saving us so we then show mercy to others. Because we show mercy to others, Jesus continues to show mercy toward us.

Everyone needs mercy and we need to show mercy; always.

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for the next time we meet, Wednesday evening, June 22^nd, is “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH”.

There will be no classes on June 8^th and 15^th while I am on vacation.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

A Word from THE WORD

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Thursday, June 2^nd, 2016. Today is the 154^th Day of 2016.

Today is Rebecca Warner’s Birthday…

There are only 212 days left in this year; and, there are only 17 days left until Father’s Day; and, there are only 206 days left until CHRISTMAS…

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – “CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITIZENS OF GOD’S KINGDOM”

Matthew 5:6
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

Of all of the verses in the Sermon on the Mount, this one should make it obviously clear that Jesus is addressing believers (“Citizens of the Kingdom”) in this sermon.

NO unbeliever will ever “hunger and thirst for righteousness…”

None.

Romans 3:9-18
⁹ “What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin,
¹⁰ as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one;
¹¹ no one understands; no one seeks for God.
¹² All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”
¹³ “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”
¹⁴ “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.”
¹⁵ “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
¹⁶ in their paths are ruin and misery,
¹⁷ and the way of peace they have not known.”
¹⁸ “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

Only the direct intervention of God in regenerating an unsaved person will create in them a hunger and thirst for the things of God.

There are two great blessings here…

First, if you do “hunger and thirst after righteousness…” you can be certain that you are indeed a born-again believer.

Second, if you do “hunger and thirst after righteousness…” you have the promise of Jesus that you will be filled.

Filled with righteousness? Yes.

When we repent of our sins and trust Jesus as our Savior and LORD, God imputes our sins to Jesus.

At the same blessed and happy moment, HE also imputes to the believer the righteousness of Jesus.

This is how Abraham was saved…

Genesis 15:6
“And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.”

And this is how every other saved person is saved…

2 Corinthians 5:21
“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

WAIT… there is more… God not only immediately declares us righteous; HE begins a life-long process of making us righteous through the sanctifying work of the HOLY SPIRIT as the believer actively obeys the Law of God.

Philippians 2:12-13
¹² “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
¹³ for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

Philippians 1:6
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

God’s Kingdom people “hunger and thirst for righteousness…” and, by HIS grace and for HIS glory, God fills HIS people with the righteousness of Christ.

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for the next time we meet, Wednesday evening, June 22^nd, is “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH”.

There will be no classes on June 8^th and 15^th while I am on vacation.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

A Word from THE WORD

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Wednesday, June 1^st, 2016. Today is the 153^rd Day of 2016.

There are only 213 days left in this year; and, there are only 18 days left until Father’s Day; and, there are only 207 days left until CHRISTMAS…

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – “CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITIZENS OF GOD’S KINGDOM”

Matthew 5:1-12
¹ “Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
² And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
⁵ “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
⁶ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
⁷ “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
⁸ “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
¹⁰ “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Meekness is not Weakness

⁵ “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

As HE continues HIS correction of the false teaching of the Pharisees, Jesus points out that one of the characteristics of HIS Kingdom people is meekness.

Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is not the opposite of strength, it is the opposite of being prideful.

Someone has well said that being meek does not mean that you think little of yourself; being meek means you do not think about yourself.

God’s Kingdom people are meek because we know that our standing before God is the result of God’s mercy and grace.

In HIS mercy, God does not give us what we do deserve.

In HIS grace, God does give us what we do not deserve.

Meekness is the result of knowing who we are and Who God is. It is the result of knowing that we are completely dependent on HIM for our salvation.

Blessed are the meek because we will “inherit” the earth. We will not conquer it; we will inherit it from the ONE Who will indeed conquer it.

Both in the Millennial Kingdom and on the New Earth following it; God’s Kingdom people will live with God on that New Earth as we will faithfully serve HIM for all of eternity.

Since that is so, why not “practice up” serving HIM now?

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for next this evening is “Three 2’s of the Second Coming” pointing out three key elements of the future that come in Twos in the Scripture.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

A Word from THE WORD

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Tuesday, May 31^st, 2016. Today is the 152^nd Day of 2016.

There are only 214 days left in this year; and, there are only 19 days left until Father’s Day; and, there are only 208 days left until CHRISTMAS…

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – “CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITIZENS OF GOD’S KINGDOM”

Matthew 5:1-12
¹ “Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
² And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
⁵ “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
⁶ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
⁷ “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
⁸ “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
¹⁰ “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

In direct contradiction of the false teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees of HIS day, Jesus gives this first of five sermons recorded in Matthew to show how the right application of God’s Law in the life of HIS people result in their being “blessed.”

“Makarios” (the Greek Word translated “blessed”) means to be “spiritually prosperous” or to be “fortunate because of the blessings of God.”

The Right Response to the Condition of our Soul

⁴ “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

When Jesus points out that those who mourn will be comforted, HE is pointing out those who mourn over the condition of their soul.

Like the rest of this passage, Jesus is addressing believers. We HAVE come to mourn over our soul and repented of our sins. We have trusted Jesus to save our soul.

But even after we are saved, we are continually broken over the sinfulness that remains in our flesh and in our mind. We STILL love and crave sin.

The good news is that when we see and rightly evaluate the condition of our soul, Jesus leads us to repent of our continuing sins and we are then comforted by the ever-present HOLY SPIRIT.

We who believe in Jesus need not despair over our continuing battle with sin. HE, HIMSELF, will deliver and comfort us as we follow HIM.

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for next tomorrow evening is “Three 2’s of the Second Coming” pointing out three key elements of the future that come in Twos in the Scripture.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

A Word from THE WORD

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Monday, May 30^th, 2016. Today is the 151^st Day of 2016.

Today is Memorial Day.

On this day, we pause to remember those who died while defending our Freedoms. At 10am today, I will have the honor of bring the annual address for the American Legion at the Mackville Cemetery in Atwood. Please attend if you are able and pray for the LORD’s blessings of this event and those who are there.

Today is Tammy Daily’s Birthday.

There are only 215 days left in this year; and, there are only 20 days left until Father’s Day; and, there are only 209 days left until CHRISTMAS…

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – “CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITIZENS OF GOD’S KINGDOM”

Matthew 5:1-12
¹ “Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
² And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
⁵ “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
⁶ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
⁷ “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
⁸ “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
¹⁰ “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

In direct contradiction of the false teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees of HIS day, Jesus gives this first of five sermons recorded in Matthew to show how the right application of God’s Law in the life of HIS people result in their being “blessed.”

“Makarios” (the Greek Word translated “blessed”) means to be “spiritually prosperous” or to be “fortunate because of the blessings of God.”

The false teachers of Jesus’ day – like the false teachers of our day – taught that if God was happy with you, you would be “healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

They taught that you can measure the spiritual prosperity of a person by the physical and financial prosperity of a person.

This is, of course, blasphemy.

Jesus is correcting this false doctrine to show that spiritual prosperity (or, blessedness) is the natural and universal result of salvation.

In other words, a saved person bears the characteristics HE mentions in these verses. All of these verses pertain to the condition of a saved person.

For example:

¹ “Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
² And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Being “poor in spirit” does not mean these people are depressed; it means that they see their true spiritual condition before God. They know that without God they are – and would remain – lost.

People who see their true spiritual condition and realizing they are hopeless without Christ, call out to Christ for salvation with the result that they are “blessed.”

It is a blessed gift of God to see one’s self as we truly are.

And… when that accurate self-image results in our repentance and trust in Christ, we experience the ultimate blessing in all the universe – the salvation of our soul.

The blessing of seeing ourselves rightly? We become by grace “Citizens of the Kingdom of God.”

Amen.

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for next Wednesday, (6/1) is “Three 2’s of the Second Coming” pointing out three key elements of the future that come in Twos in the Scripture.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!

A Word from THE WORD

Good Morning Happy Church,

Today is Friday, May 27^th, 2016. Today is the 148^th Day of 2016.

I would like to ask for your special prayers for the rest of this week. Tonight and Saturday I will be preaching Revival Services at Lincoln Southern Baptist Church. Please pray for safe travel and for God’s manifest blessings on the meetings.

There are only 218 days left in this year; and, there are only 23 days left until Father’s Day; and, there are only 212 days left until CHRISTMAS…

REASONS TO REJOICE – The Salvation of the Unsaved

Psalm 51:10-13
¹⁰ “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
¹¹ Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
¹² Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
¹³ Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.”

One more thing from this famous passage… David says that after the LORD restores his joy, “then” he will tell others about salvation and some of them will be saved.

There are many reasons that Christians do not share our faith in Christ with others.

One of the most common is that we have lost (or never had) our joy about being saved.

As a very wise preacher once said, “I’m not a fanatic; I am just a satisfied customer.”

Amazing to watch, but true. If we are satisfied with our new car, we are ready to tell everyone about it.

If we are happy with a new home, we tell everyone about it.

When we have a NEW GRANDCHILD… we tell everyone on earth about it…

The simple fact is that we do not tell others about Jesus because we have lost the joy of our salvation. We are not truly “satisfied customers.”

When our joy is restored, we tell everyone about it.

And, when we tell everyone about it, “sinners will return” to the LORD.

Do not miss the opportunity for Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm. We are studying the Second Coming of Jesus and the events that follow into the Eternal State.

The lesson for next Wednesday, (6/1) is “Three 2’s of the Second Coming” pointing out three key elements of the future that come in Twos.

Each Wednesday will feature a stand-alone lesson, so even if you can’t make them all; be sure you catch as many of these lessons as you can.

Carpe Diem!