God's Word for Today

Signs of the Times

I don't have the words......I think this sign says it all. God help the person in this church who put this message up on this sign.

God Is Our Provider

Well we are two days removed from our election and by all indications, the economy is not doing very well and the business markets have been in a steep decline the past two days. I know many people are starting to worry. Are you a worrier? I confess that I worry about certain things. And I know it's a weakness that I need to work on; in fact, it's a sin! The Word is pretty clear on this in Romans 14:23 (NIV) But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin. "Everything that does not come from faith is sin...." Wow...convicting words, for me anyway! So everything we say and do should be immersed in faith....I believe the way to get that faith and grow in it, is to soak in the Word, fellowship with strong Christians and pray. Logically speaking, there is no reason for us to worry, anyway. As the Word points out, God will provide for us. In fact, sometimes I believe God puts us in situations where we have to rely on Him, as did the Israelites thousands of years ago. Moses writes in Exodus 16:13 (NIV) "That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp." And Jesus also reminded us that God is our provider as he said in Matthew 6:28-33 (NIV) "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." And after all, when we look to God as our provider -- whether spiritually, emotionally or physically, there are no limitations: Philippians 4:19 (NIV) "And my God will meet all (emphasis mine) your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." My prayer for all of us today, is that we learn to rest in God's love and provision for us, and to "put off" our worries, perhaps by praying about them, and forcing ourselves to think about something else when we begin to worry, though I know that is easier said than done! Hope you all have a good weekend!

Obama Wins Historic Election

Well the votes are in and Barack H. Obama has been elected the 44th President of the United States and the country's first black president. He overwhelmingly defeated John McCain and will also have majorities in the House of Represenatives and the Senate. As a McCain supporter, I am obviously disappointed, and I am also somewhat concerned for our country. I hope that Mr. Obama will lead this country by uniting both sides and working with members of the opposition, but I have a feeling he and his fellow Democrats in congress, will overreach and try to enact legistlation that will hurt our country and our economy. That seems to be the historical trend for both parties in Washington. At 37 years of age, I am old enough to remember, quite well, the horrible years of Jimmy Carter and his administration and I am convinced that Mr. Obama is even further to the left than Mr. Carter was when he served as President. I know Mr. Obama has a tough job ahead and he is indeed in my prayers. I just don't have a lot of confindence in his ability or his ideas for the future of our country. As a Pastor and a Christian I feel in my spirit that our country is heading for some difficult times ahead and I seriously doubt Barack Obama can handle the problems our country will face. Hopefully he will prove me wrong.

Election Day

Well it's election day here in the United States and even though I am still sick I voted. I encourage everyone to make it out to the polls and vote. This morning I went to our local polling station and voted with my eight year old daughter. I've been watching the polictal campaign for the past 24 months and I made my decision to vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin. This was an important election and my daughter wanted to go with me to help cast my vote for Sarah Palin. I think she will make a great Vice President if elected and she will be a great role model for my daughter and countless other Americans. Regardless of who wins, this is still a great country and we are privilged to live in the USA, the greatest country in the world. God bless and GO VOTE!

Monday Morning Cup of Joe

I hope your week is starting off better than mine. This morning I am sitting here at home, very sick with a cold. I hope I am feeling better soon. I will make myself some hot tea and later on have some chicken soup. God bless and have a great week.

Satan's Plan for the Church

We all pray and want God to fulfill His plan for our lives, but yet our enemy Satan has a plan for our lives also. John 10:10 tells us "For the thief, (Satan) cometh not but for to steal, kill and destroy.." Satan's plan for Christians and the church is two-fold:

1. Satan Tells Christians That Sin Has No Consequences

Sin does have a price and Galatians 6:6-"Be not decieved, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man sows that shall he also reap." Our actions have consequences and when we sin against God we will have a price to pay. Satan's great lie is that we can live anyway we want to live and that God will still love us and overlook our sins. This just simply isn't true.

2. Satan Also Tells Us That We Don't Need To Live Holy or Righteous

Paul tells us in Romans 12:2-"And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds. That ye may be able to prove what is that good and perfect and acceptable will of God." We are not of this world, since we have been born-again by the Holy Spirit, we are filled with the spirit and led by the spirit. John tells us to not love the world or conform our life to the world. Satan tells us we can be like the world and the world will accept us, yet we are not to conform to the world and the works of darkness.

The Bible tells us to give no place to the devil and don't give ear to his lies...serve God faithfully and resist the devil and he will flee from you.