Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Something to think about.
"Faith is not about everything turning out OK; Faith is about being OK no matter how things turn out."
Pastor's Corner
for Sunday July 3rd
His NAME is Jesus.
“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” (Luke 2:21) Luke seems to be stressing to us the importance of the name Jesus since before Mary was even pregnant God told her what the child’s name would be. Why is this name important? Because Jesus’ name explains why he came to this world - he came to “save his people from their sins.”(Matt. 1:21). His name is inextricably tied to his role as savior. So, when we understand the meaning of Jesus’ name we understand his role as savior and understand the message of the gospel. The apostle Peter declares to the Jewish leaders of his day that there is “no other name under heaven...by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) The apostle Paul tells us that “God has highly exalted him [Jesus] and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Everything about Jesus, right down to his name is about him saving men from their sins. That’s why he came, that’s why he died and that’s why he’s coming back again, so that those who have put their faith in him will live forever with him in heaven. To many “Jesus” is just another name but to us who have received the forgiveness of our sins it is the most precious of all names.
Pastor Don.
His NAME is Jesus.
“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” (Luke 2:21) Luke seems to be stressing to us the importance of the name Jesus since before Mary was even pregnant God told her what the child’s name would be. Why is this name important? Because Jesus’ name explains why he came to this world - he came to “save his people from their sins.”(Matt. 1:21). His name is inextricably tied to his role as savior. So, when we understand the meaning of Jesus’ name we understand his role as savior and understand the message of the gospel. The apostle Peter declares to the Jewish leaders of his day that there is “no other name under heaven...by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) The apostle Paul tells us that “God has highly exalted him [Jesus] and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Everything about Jesus, right down to his name is about him saving men from their sins. That’s why he came, that’s why he died and that’s why he’s coming back again, so that those who have put their faith in him will live forever with him in heaven. To many “Jesus” is just another name but to us who have received the forgiveness of our sins it is the most precious of all names.
Pastor Don.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Something to think about.
God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. (Jim Elliot)
Pastor's Corner
for Sunday June 12th
Will you lay your Isaac down?
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I. He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you." (Gen. 22:1-2) What was Abraham's test? God was testing his faith - how far will you trust me. God was testing his obedience - how far will you go in your obedience? God was testing his love - is there anything you love more than me. Abraham had been walking with God for many years and had been tested many times over the years (some of which he failed) and had come to know God as a trustworthy friend; as a holy and righteous God; as a merciful and loving God. This test wasn't made in a vacuum but was built upon Abraham's relationship with God. God will also test us and though our test will be different depending on how far we have grown in our relationship with God, I think that we are all tested with regard to the same questions that Abraham was - how much do you trust God? Is there a limit to your obedience? Is there anything more precious to you than God? So what, or who, is your Isaac and are you prepared to lay him down for God? Tough questions but ones we must answer if our relationship with God is to go deeper.
Pastor Don.
Will you lay your Isaac down?
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I. He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you." (Gen. 22:1-2) What was Abraham's test? God was testing his faith - how far will you trust me. God was testing his obedience - how far will you go in your obedience? God was testing his love - is there anything you love more than me. Abraham had been walking with God for many years and had been tested many times over the years (some of which he failed) and had come to know God as a trustworthy friend; as a holy and righteous God; as a merciful and loving God. This test wasn't made in a vacuum but was built upon Abraham's relationship with God. God will also test us and though our test will be different depending on how far we have grown in our relationship with God, I think that we are all tested with regard to the same questions that Abraham was - how much do you trust God? Is there a limit to your obedience? Is there anything more precious to you than God? So what, or who, is your Isaac and are you prepared to lay him down for God? Tough questions but ones we must answer if our relationship with God is to go deeper.
Pastor Don.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Pastor's Corner
for Sunday June 5th
Walking in the Light.
“Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts...Your word is a lamp to me feet and a light to my path.” (Ps 119:97–100,105) Oh that we would believe this! Oh that we would believe that God’s word is the source of wisdom and learning and discernment. How many traps of the devil would we avoid if we would only walk according to God’s word.
Pastor Don.
Walking in the Light.
“Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts...Your word is a lamp to me feet and a light to my path.” (Ps 119:97–100,105) Oh that we would believe this! Oh that we would believe that God’s word is the source of wisdom and learning and discernment. How many traps of the devil would we avoid if we would only walk according to God’s word.
Pastor Don.
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