Sunday, March 8, 2025
Good morning church
When God brought the Israelites out of Egypt specifically by way of the wilderness, it was on purpose, and for a purpose, even though He knew they would not be passing through fields of tomato plants heavy laden with ripe fruit, nor orchards with boughs bowing under the weight of juicy peaches. Despite their worry and complaining, God had it all under control. He had every intention of seeing that they would be well fed.
And along came manna. It was outside the realm of the people’s expectations. It was unheard of, unexpected, and unprecedented. God literally made something out of nothing.
Fast forward to today. We don’t always get to stroll along through life without encountering a few trials and tribulations. But God still has it all under control, and is still capable of making something out of nothing!
I heard someone say this week, “God has not forgotten the recipe for manna.”
With that in mind, we can skip right past the worry and complaining part and just get right to the praise, thanksgiving, and victory march.
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. - Phil 4:19
See you at church!
Sunday, March 1, 2025
Good morning church
When we entertain a concerning thought, it doesn’t take long before that concern becomes a worry. And if we keep entertaining the worry, it is remarkable how quickly it can lead to anxiety and even become detrimental to our physical health.
There are literally hundreds of Bible verses in which God says, “Do not worry!” and “Be anxious for nothing!” It’s almost like He knew we would be tempted to worry :)
As long as we live in this world, worry will try to inhabit our thought life. But that doesn’t mean we are helpless. We are well-equipped with an arsenal of weapons that the enemy cannot withstand, among which is our worship.
Joshua could have worried, but instead he shouted and blew trumpets.
The children of Israel could have feared, but instead they sent up Judah.
Jehoshaphat could have been anxious, but instead he appointed singers.
Paul and Silas could have stressed, but instead they sang hymns.
Every time, God showed up. And He still does!
Let’s not let our worry be louder than our worship. See you at church!
Sunday, February 22, 2025
Good morning church
When we read about the great men and women of God in the Bible, we can tend to focus our attention on their stellar victories, but forget that there were seasons of developing character, cultivating integrity, and building resilience in order to get to those triumphs.
We read about David slaying the giant, and his many triumphs in battle. But as we study his life in greater detail and consider his writings in the Book of Psalms, we begin to realize that what got him to those victories is what happened behind the scenes. David lived in relationship with God. It was during those years in the back forty, while doing the lowly task of shepherding, that the giant-slayer was developed. During those lonely nights under the stars, the worshipper emerged. And in the months of hiding in caves, a King was being matured.
The end result was a man who truly understood the sovereignty and faithfulness of God, and in both good times or hard times, he always offered up a heart of worship. And the victories followed!
May the same be said of us!
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.” - Psalm 42:5
See you at church!