Being a mirror to the world
At church this past week we continued to read the story (BIBLE) going into the New Testament.
Dr. Mark Moore spoke about Jesus’s ministry beginning. Dr. Moore also challenged us to be the mirror to the world and not to simply just look in the mirror.
Have you ever looked into the mirror and said wow I really look good today? Or wow how blessed I am to have______________? If so what have you done to further promote the great things he is doing?
In John 3:30 the Bible states “He must increase and I must Decrease” How true this is if we are to be mirrors in the world and fully give God the credit for what is being done, not giving ourselves the credit for what we are or what we have.
As we ring in a new year and say good bye to the old, some of us will make resolutions such as weight loss, working out, financial or whatever it is you choose, remember you can’t do it on your own. You can only accomplish your goals if Christ is at the top.
So rather than continue life with darkness or secretes, how many of us will actually make it a resolution to be the mirror in the world and allow God’s bring light to shine from us?
Last week during the Christmas Eve service, we sang the song This Little Light of Mine. As the words of the song go like this:
This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine. This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine let it shine let it shine let it shine. Hide it under a bushel, No I’m going to let it shine.
In order to let our light shine we can’t allow the bushel (darkness) of whatever it might be from allowing our beacons to shine for Him. So as you make resolutions this year, what is your going to do to keep the darkness off your light to those around you?
Happy New Year
Brian
Monday, December 31, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Life is short
Life is way too short to hold grudges. Perhaps it is the holiday season, perhaps it is the recent suicide, perhaps it is having a grandson.
I watch people get offended over things that have absolutely no meaning. People hold on to emotions that may or may not be valid. Feelings are neither right nor wrong - what we do with our feelings is what matters. Holding on to anger and bitterness only hurt us.
At work two major projects are wrapping up. I have watched folks get irate over things that won't matter in two weeks. Folks have yelled at each other for no reason.
One never knows when we will take out last breath - I want every word I speak to bring glory to my Jesus. So I may be a tad quieter!!!
God is amazing!!
I watch people get offended over things that have absolutely no meaning. People hold on to emotions that may or may not be valid. Feelings are neither right nor wrong - what we do with our feelings is what matters. Holding on to anger and bitterness only hurt us.
At work two major projects are wrapping up. I have watched folks get irate over things that won't matter in two weeks. Folks have yelled at each other for no reason.
One never knows when we will take out last breath - I want every word I speak to bring glory to my Jesus. So I may be a tad quieter!!!
God is amazing!!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Compromise
A few weeks ago at church, a homosexual couple visited. While I did not meet nor chat with them, part of the conversation was relayed to me.
They wanted to know if they would be "accepted". They were reassured of course they would be accepted BUT their homosexuality remains sin.
It is fascinating to me how the world has become more accepting of things the Bible clearly defines as sin. Tonight while reading in Romans 1 it clearly states that homosexuality is wrong. Yet, much of society, and even many churches are now saying it is "born" in them.
When did the "little white lies" become okay? When the children were little, the phone rang, I would run jump in the shower so they would not be lying when they said "Mom is in the shower." Do I carry things to an extreme - maybe..... but there are reasons God set the boundaries He did.
Someday when I am sitting at the feet of Jesus and get to ask Him all the questions I have - I will feel comfortable that I have not stretched the truth or compromised His Word. If I am going to err - it will be on the side of following too closely.
I pray for these women who hear the calling of God and came to our church. I pray they have the strength to walk away from their sin straight into the arms of Jesus. He is waiting for them.
God is amazing.
They wanted to know if they would be "accepted". They were reassured of course they would be accepted BUT their homosexuality remains sin.
It is fascinating to me how the world has become more accepting of things the Bible clearly defines as sin. Tonight while reading in Romans 1 it clearly states that homosexuality is wrong. Yet, much of society, and even many churches are now saying it is "born" in them.
When did the "little white lies" become okay? When the children were little, the phone rang, I would run jump in the shower so they would not be lying when they said "Mom is in the shower." Do I carry things to an extreme - maybe..... but there are reasons God set the boundaries He did.
Someday when I am sitting at the feet of Jesus and get to ask Him all the questions I have - I will feel comfortable that I have not stretched the truth or compromised His Word. If I am going to err - it will be on the side of following too closely.
I pray for these women who hear the calling of God and came to our church. I pray they have the strength to walk away from their sin straight into the arms of Jesus. He is waiting for them.
God is amazing.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Suicide
A 17 year old young man apparently took his own life. By all accounts he had it all - good grades, athletics, girlfriend. With the world at his fingertips - he must have felt hopeless to take such a drastic step.
Talking with one of his friends tonight at church - his parents are in shock (and denial), his friends fluctuate between being angry or sad, everyone is at a loss.
Kind of makes sharing Jesus a little more important. I don't know if he had a relationship with Jesus. I don't think suicide will keep anyone out of Heaven. But why does it take a tragedy like this to motivate us to share the greatest love ever offered?
I think of the grieving parents.... Were their last words spoken in anger? Will they live the rest of their lives with regrets? There are times our children get tired of hearing me say "I love you"... but should something every happen - that is what I want them to remember - that I love them unconditionally, whether they chose to believe it or not!!
The world today is not a nice place. I am so thankful for the hope we have because we get to spend eternity with Jesus. God wants a relationship with each of us - all we have to do is reach out for His hand.
God is amazing.
Talking with one of his friends tonight at church - his parents are in shock (and denial), his friends fluctuate between being angry or sad, everyone is at a loss.
Kind of makes sharing Jesus a little more important. I don't know if he had a relationship with Jesus. I don't think suicide will keep anyone out of Heaven. But why does it take a tragedy like this to motivate us to share the greatest love ever offered?
I think of the grieving parents.... Were their last words spoken in anger? Will they live the rest of their lives with regrets? There are times our children get tired of hearing me say "I love you"... but should something every happen - that is what I want them to remember - that I love them unconditionally, whether they chose to believe it or not!!
The world today is not a nice place. I am so thankful for the hope we have because we get to spend eternity with Jesus. God wants a relationship with each of us - all we have to do is reach out for His hand.
God is amazing.
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