March 2013

Jesus' statements in Matthew 7 expose our dangerous tendency to gravitate toward that which is easy, popular, or even somewhat cheap. However, Jesus was clear - following Him would be costly. The question must be asked, "Is He worth it?"

There is a point when the Lord actually becomes weary with what is supposed to be good. When praise and worship become an abomination. The people of Isaiah's day had the pattern of worship but their hearts were far from it. Today, The Lord desires truth, honesty and pure hearts.. Lord Teach Us!

The Church today needs to awaken and see four areas of God's Kingdom through His eyes. 1. The Church must see the great need (Matt. 25: 31-40). We encounter many people in our daily life and should recognize the various needs each one has. 2. The Church must focus on the lost (Matt. 9: 35-38 and Matt. 28: 19-20). All of us have a different story that gives us the ability to reach certain, other people. 3. The Church must reach as many as we can (Luke 14: 16-24). 4. The Church must expand our area of outreach (Isaiah 54: 2-3). Multitudes of the world are waiting to be reached. We can make a positive difference for Christ in the lives of people we come in contact with at everyday places. Lord, send me!

There is a great danger that each and every follower of Christ faces. It is the temptation to put "God in a box" so to speak. Because we have heard so man bible stories and so many sermons we can become so "familiar" with Jesus that we actually lose sight of who He really is.

Many of us have a sense that God wants to do great things among us. We often assume "bigger is better." But don't forget: In order to see large victories we must win the small ones first!