It Is Your Life

Week of June 5, 2015

 “For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess.” (Deuteronomy 32:47, NKJV)

          Many Christians try to live the Christian life without reading their Bible.  We must remember that the Bible is not merely a source of helpful suggestions, preventive warnings and inspirational thoughts, but it is life itself. 

          God gathered the children of Israel at the edge of the Promised Land to receive their pilgrimage with Him.  They had spent forty years in a desert because their parents had not trusted God’s word.  Their parents died without seeing the Promised Land because they had not believed God’s word.  Even Moses would not cross over because he had not shown proper reverence for God’s word.

          God commanded His people to bind His words on their hearts, to teach them diligently to their children and to regularly discus them in their homes. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, NKJV)  So essential was the Word that it was to hold a prominent place in the daily lives of His people.

          Our reverence for God’s word is revealed not only by what we say but also by what we do. To obey God’s word is the surest way to experience all that God has in store for us.  Please join me on Sunday, June 7 and 14, as we talk about the importance of God’s word and introduce our upcoming Bible reading plan.

God Bless, Pastor Rick

Memorial

Week of May 26, 2023

“Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her.”  Mark 14:9

We may assume that our expressions of devotion to God are small and insignificant but in God’s eyes they hold great value.  Our love and dedication to Christ create memorials to God for further generations.

This woman performed an act of love for Jesus.  She did not do it to impress Jesus’ disciples or to gain praise from Jesus.  She simply sought to express her love for Jesus.  She did not do anything spectacular but Jesus was so moved by her selfless loyalty that He said this is worthy of remembrance from now on.  We don’t know what acts of love He may choose to honor through our lives.  Abraham could not have known his willingness to sacrifice his son would be memorialized.  David would not have known that his walk with God, his example, would bless generations to follow.

God can take your faithfulness and begin a spiritual legacy and make it a blessing for others for years to come.  This is why it is important that each and every day we express our love and devotion to Jesus.

God Bless, Pastor Rick

Everything Has Its Time

Week of May 19, 2023

Solomon tells us in the book of Ecclesiastes 3 that everything has its time. “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (3:1 NKJV). Well, when we come to verse 7 of the same chapter, it also says, “…A time to keep silent, and a time to speak”. Sometimes we speak when we should ask God to put a watch over our mouths and keep the doors of our lips. In other words, to keep quiet. At other times, we ask God to give us the boldness to speak up for those who so desperately need to experience a touch from God. You are a vessel that God can use to reach someone in your sphere. It may be to lead them to Christ, maybe to invite them to church, to encourage them in a time of discouragement or grief. Each day ask God to allow you to be that vessel He can use to reach a person that has a need in their life.

What an honor it is to think that the God who spoke it all into existence will also use us as His earthen vessels. There is someone God has ordained for you to reach out to. Not only will that person be touched at possibly a very critical hour of their life, but also you will receive your own blessing. The satisfaction and joy of knowing God has used you to help another person at just the right time when they needed someone the most.

God Bless, Pastor Rick