If you live in Florida or one of the States that are in the path of a tropical storm, you will receive warnings of a disaster that is about to come. This may cause fear or anxiety.
But God tells us in this beautiful verse that He loves us and wants us to have peace. So, if you feel stressed today, take comfort from God’s word.
Make preparations to withstand the storm but trust God to bring you through whatever storm you have in your life.
Do yo get tired of all the talking about things that may be doubtful?
Can we trust the newscasters? The printed words that are just gossip. Words that are hurtful from a friend or relative. Foul language from movies or television. There are many ways we get words that we don’t want to read or listen to.
Good News! There is one place we can go where we know the words are pure and truthful. That is in this Bible.
God’s word brings comfort to hurting hearts. The Bible has many exciting stories if you are looking for excitement. Daniel, David, Esther and many more.
The Bible has answers to our life’s problems. In it is truth and tells of a person who can help us in every situation. His name is Jesus.
So pick up that wonderful Book today and find truth.
Matthew 5 is about being distinct in character. How a Christian is to be clearly different from this world, noticeably different in a good way. This particular teaching was coming from the mouth of Jesus Himself.
He not only said how we are to be distinct, but when we are, we are blessed with a true happiness & peace that only God gives.
Plus He tells what we would obtain for being distinct. We are called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Christ urges us to be a good example.
I challenge you to read Matthew chapter 5 and be determined to be distinct in this world and watch for your blessings.
Matthew 5:13-16 (KJV) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
WE ARE:
Reconciled to God
Blessed
Equipped
Loved
God’s workmanship
Made alive
Treasured
Strong in the Lord
Filled with the Holy Spirit
Victorious
Under grace
More than a conqueror
Never alone
Empowered
A saint
Powerful
Chosen
Righteous
A masterpiece
Called
Sealed
Saved
Born again
An ambassador for Christ.
Free from condemnation
Salt & light
Justified
A child of God
God’s temple
Free
Fisher-of-men
Forgiven
A citizen of heaven
Wonderfully made
Transformed
Redeemed
An overcomer
Adopted by God
Accepted
Rescued
A new creation
Gifted
Healed
I saw this list at church. We are all these things and more when we receive Jesus as our Savior. You are challenged to look up a verse for each of these things God says we are in Him. Here is the first one: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20
Why don’t people sing in church anymore.
But you know what, most of the time people don’t sing the songs purely and simply because they don’t know them.
Churches today try to bring in music to attract a younger generation. They bring in the new popular songs that the young people listen to on the radio or other media.
What about the old hymns? Amazing Grace, In The Garden and hundreds of “old” Spirit filled music that even a small child can learn.
If the new music is what is being sung then teach the congregation the words and melody if you want them to sing. And be sure there is a message in the songs being taught.
“No prayer is too small for God.”
What a statement. We go to God with the big things in our lives. Illness, family disagreements, loss of job or worse. Death of a loved one. Any huge problem we run to Him.
What about the small things? A parking place, lost keys, color of an item we want to buy, anything that happens in our daily routine. Does God care about that? YES.
If God knows us so well that even the hair on our head is numbered, don’t you think he cares about all the little things? God loves us so much that he cares and listens to the smallest things in our life.
Like a small child trusts Mom or Dad to fix anything. A broken toy, an injured finger, hurt feelings. We listen and do everything to help our child because we care.
We are God’s children and He cares for every area of our life. Even the small things.
15 salvations Friday night at the Perrysburg Car Show!!! The SOS Events Ministry is an amazing ministry to be a part of and witnessing the greatest miracle of salvation is always so exciting!!! Praise God!!!
Maybe you cannot go to church because of illness, your job or family responsibilities. God understands.
But, you may have stopped going during Covid and never went back. Disagreement with a church member or hurt feelings. Think about it. Are those really valid reasons for staying home?
We do have many ways to get church services on TV, radio or YouTube. But does that really satisfy?
We miss fellowship with other Christians. We miss the opportunity to see people baptized after they have been saved. Sometimes we may miss seeing the Holy Spirit working in the hearts of others. We also miss the opportunity to help someone else who may need us to be their friend.
Church is important. Let’s go!
Have you ever been on a trip, in a hospital or just visiting but you are longing for home?
There is an old saying “Home is where the heart is”. How true. We can be in any place and still feel at home if we are surrounded by people we love.
As Christians we should be long for HOME. Our heavenly home where we shall see Jesus and be reunited with family and friends who have gone one before us. However, while we are still traveling this earth we do have our loved One Jesus, who is with us 24/7 no matter where we are.
So, today, wherever you are you can feel at home with your Comforter and Friend Jesus but looking forward to the day when we will reach our Heavenly home.
Center for Evangelists 
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