Tag: Sunday rest and reflection
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday December 28th, 2014
Dear Friends of Jesus,
This is the last Sunday of 2014 and I have caught up on the blogs so I can finish Revelation in three more days on schedule! We began in Genesis with man created by God on the sixth day of creation. As we come to the concluding chapters of Revelation, the earth is to be renovated by fire and a new heaven and new earth will come forth. The Holy City, the New Jerusalem will come down from Heaven and be the eternal dwelling place of man with God. There will be no more sin, crying, pain, death or Devil! God will make everything new!
Spend time today with the people of God and reflect on these things. Prepare your hearts for His coming again and share the Gospel will those you God puts in your life. The best is yet to come!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
The King Eternal!
Saturday December 6th, 2014
The passage for today is Paul’s letter to Timothy chapters 1-3. Timothy was a young pastor, mentored by Paul, who was a pastor at the church in Ephesus. Paul wrote to encourage him and instruct him in basic pastoral leadership.
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Timothy 1:15-17
” I urge then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men–the testimony given in its proper time.” 1 Timothy 2:1-5
“Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body; was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” 1st Timothy 3:16
Paul stood in awe of Jesus Christ, the “King Eternal”! Paul knew Jesus Christ as “God our Savior” and the only mediator between God the Father and mankind. Jesus came in a human body, was crucified and raised from the dead. He is now preached among all nations and is believed on in the world. He was taken up in glory and will come again! This is the Gospel Paul preached!
Encouraging Words!
Saturday November 29th, 2014
May these five scriptures bring revelation and encouragement to your life today!
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.” 2nd Corinthians 10:4-5
“For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.” 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15
“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”” “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That’s why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2nd Corinthians 12:9-10
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you–unless, of course, you fail the test? 2nd Corinthians 13:5
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2nd Corinthians 13:14
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
Dear Friends,
I am so thankful for the cross of Jesus Christ! The cross is where our Lord gave His life that we might have eternal life! It is a place where my sins were punished, once for all time! It speaks of God’s great love for us! Even while we were sinners, Christ died for us! The cross is empty now–and the One who died there has risen from the dead! He still bears the marks of crucifixion to remind us of His great love and sacrifice and to call us to the same kind of love for Him and others.
Please join with God’s people this Sunday and worship our Lord! What a joy to gather with redeemed people and spend time in worship, prayer, and hearing His word! God bless you abundantly!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday November 16, 2014
Dear Friends,
Sharing Jesus with others by sharing our testimony brings overcoming power to our lives. Many Christians never share their experiences with Christ and miss out on the blessing this brings to them as well as others. Gather today with God’s people to refocus your life on Jesus Christ and have a personal encounter with Him in worship, prayer and the Word! It will be the best decision of your life!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday Rest and Reflection!
Sunday November 8th, 2014
Dear Friends,
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, it is good to reflect on all that God has blessed us with! His provisions have been wonderful and salvation will bring us joys beyond our ability to imagine! We live in a nation that has religious freedom and abundant food. We have ability to communicate and travel as we please. We have access to information that others around the world would not believe.
But there are great needs in our world too! People are hungry and children are starving in some places. Many are homeless and wander about looking for shelter and hope. War ravages many parts of our world and plagues are taking lives as well. The signs of the end of the age are all around us. It is time to be diligent in our relationship with God. Gather with God’s people to worship and pray! Lift your heads to heaven looking for our Lord’s soon return! The best is yet to come!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday November 2nd, 2014
Dear Friends of Jesus,
Harvest is nearly in and the season of Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Of course, for Christians, each day is a day of thanksgiving for the grace we receive from our relationship with our Lord Jesus! We enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise! Gather with God’s people today and offer thanks to Jesus for His marvelous salvation! Remember His broken body and shed blood as we partake of Holy Communion. Never forget His love for you and me and His promise to return and take us to be with Him! Today could be that day!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday October 26th, 2014
Dear Friends,
I am so thankful to be able to meet with others of Christ’s family! It is an honor to gather to worship Jesus Christ and hear His Word! We must live by faith in the times that try our souls and faith comes by hearing God’s Word! Let’s honor our Lord by gathering today! A Sabbath rest in Christ is a mark of God’s people. We rest one day and worship with His people! See you in church!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday October 19th, 2014
Dear Friends,
Jesus honors faith! He spoke the Word of God to birth faith in His followers and empower them to move mountains to His glory! Without faith we cannot please Him! Faith works by love.
God’s people gather on the first day of the week to celebrate the love of God in Jesus Christ. We gather to pray, worship and hear the Word proclaimed. We demonstrate our love for God by obedience. We gather to speak to mountains of sickness, bondage, and unforgiveness and watch them be thrown into the sea of God’s grace! Don’t miss out on what God is doing! Your gathering today with God’s people is an act of faith that pleases God!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary
Sunday rest and reflection!
Sunday October 12th, 2014
Dear Friends,
I love fall! Harvest is in full swing on the farms! The air is getting cooler and nights longer! Football games come on the weekends and holidays are not far away! As we enjoy this season, we can look back and thank God for His faithfulness to supply our needs and lead us daily. He has abundantly supplied!
Take time this Sunday to join with God’s people and worship our Lord! Bring a thankful heart and present your selves before Him. One of the marks of the people of God is taking a day to honor God and give Him thanks! Offer yourself afresh as a laborer in His harvest field!
In His Love, Pastor John and Mary