Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Shoutin' Words!

We just celebrated the greatest of all events in all of history - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! It is the most crucial element to the Christian faith. Jesus is no longer on the cross, and He is no longer in the grave - but He is risen - JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD!

Knowing that and hoping all of you believe that, listen to these words from the apostle Paul:

1 Corinthians 15: 54-57
"...Death is swallowed up in victory." "O Death where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

We have been given victory over sin and death because of what Jesus Christ has done for us! Now that is awesome!

We don't have to live defeated any longer if we have placed our faith and trust in the One who conquered it ALL. Victory has been given to us. So knowing that, listen to the last verse in that same chapter:
Verse 58:
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Are you standing and building on the solid foundation - Jesus Christ? If you are - you can't lose! Abound in the work of the Lord. Attempt great things for God. Get out of your comfort zone, share your faith, find the place God would have you serve, use the talents God has given you!

And most of all - Do it for HIS Glory!!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Aren't you glad He hears?

There seems to be such a need for God's people to be praying, continually! With what is going on in our world and the people we know that need healing, aren't you glad God hears our prayers? So many Bible verses and songs are running through my head right now, but I just want to share a few.
One of the songs we have been singing lately is so powerful, read these words, or sing them.
Whom Shall I Fear (The God of Angel Armies)

You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light
Whom shall I fear?
 
You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my Sword and Shield
Though troubles linger still
Whom shall I fear?
 
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
 
My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
 
And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in your hands
I'm holding onto Your promises
You are faithful
You are faithful
And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in your hands
I'm holding onto Your promises
You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful
 
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
 
According to Scripture we should fear only the Lord. Jesus has conquered all, which makes us Super-conquerors!!
There are so many we could mention by name that desperately need our prayers and need healing from the Great Physician, but I want to take a moment to encourage you to pray for Ben Sauer and Jim Kelly. Most of you already are, but let's all continually lift these and other up. Casting our cares and petitions to the Lord because He cares more than we do. Let's pray without ceasing! May we not be anxious for anything, but in everything with pray and petition let our requests be made known to God. And the next verse is one of my favorites - And the peace of God will be beyond our comprehension.
We aren't taking God by surprise with anything we pray about, because He knows everything. But we are still commanded to pray, so let's get busy.

God hears, God answers and God is still all about doing miracles TODAY!