Yesterday it was extremely hot in Florida, but the faithful team was at the Plant City Flea Market as they are every Wednesday. Praise the Lord for faithful workers and 2 decisions to follow Jesus.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
The definition of happy in Webster’s Dictionary: feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc. Happiness depends on what is happening around you, so if the situation changes it can be lost.
Joy according to Webster : a source or cause of great happiness : something or someone that gives joy to someone True joy is inward, a gift given to the Christian by God. Joy continues through all circumstances and does not depend on what is happening around you and it is permanent.
Psalms 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
GOD is the author of peace. GOD is not the author of confusion. The answer is to draw close to God through Bible reading and prayer. Also, seek godly counsel from a trusted Christian, pastor or friend.
1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
As the autumn season approaches quickly, SOS Events is preparing for a very busy season. Fall Festivals, Halloween, Special Community Events, Conferences and much more. Events are scheduled in New York, New Jersey, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida, Ohio and more. Please be in prayer for all the leaders, trainers and workers as soul winning at events is the front line of battle for us as Christians and the enemy tries to discourage and stop our workers in this our busiest season of the year.
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
It’s so exciting to get a new car. It runs perfectly and you want to tell everyone about it. Then after a few months it is time for a tuneup. Tires need rotating, oil needs changing and you stop telling people about your new car. Christianity like that. When we first get saved we are excited and want to tell everybody, but after a few months or years the excitement wears off and we no longer want to witness or tell others about the wonderful gift of salvation. Maybe we need a tuneup. Go back to the Bible and get recharged.
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
Have you ever felt like you are hanging on with no help in sight? Whatever the trial or situation that makes you feel that way, there is good news for you as a Christian. We have a someone who is right there with us. His name is Jesus. He is the One who will save us. Our helper, deliverer and friend. Call out to Him in prayer.
Psalms 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
In the way of righteousness is life; and in the path thereof there is no death.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Have you ever been away from home for awhile. Vacation, business trip or travel. Then it is time to go “home”. What great anticipation. You may live in a mansion or a small cottage, but whatever the property it is still home. As Christians we should have the same love and anticipation for our heavenly home, Heaven. Waiting for us there is Jesus, our loved ones who have gone on before us, and wonders we cannot even imagine. Jesus said:
John 14:2-3 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
The SOS Events office will be a little quieter today. The two girls, Kiera and Mackenzie, who have been working in the office for the summer now will go back to school. We will miss their chatter and smiling faces. What a joy and blessing they have been as they worked diligently and completed many important tasks. Our prayers will be for them as they study and grow in the knowledge of the Lord.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
