The Anchor Still Holds
06/08/06 01:28
Consider
the ravens: They do not sow nor reap; they have no
storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much
more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by
worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you
cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry
about the rest? Consider how the lilies grow. They do
not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon
in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If
that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which
is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire,
how much more will he clothe you, O you of little
faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat
or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world
runs after all such things, and your Father knows
that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these
things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid
little flock, for your Father has been pleased to
give you the kingdom.
Luke 12:24-32
What a joy it has been to experience the faithfulness of God once again! I am taken aback when I consider His goodness in speaking the above words!! Clearly, Jesus was speaking of worrying about what we will have to eat or how we will attain clothes to wear. Not a good thing to worry about such things since the root of that worry is doubt that He cares enough about us to supply these needs. I know without a doubt He cares about not only these needs but also EVERY OTHER NEED I HAVE IN MY LIFE!! (Not to be confused with my wants) The many twists and turns of life have created several needs in my life. Within the time span of one week, I have needed someone to mow our lawn, someone to work in my place at the yard sale, someone to fix my water conditioner, someone to bake for the bake sale, someone to help clean my home, someone to place me at the foot of the cross through their prayers, someone to sit with me, someone to hug me, someone to hold me up, someone to support me with stability and strength, someone to assure me, someone with a truck and the time to use it for my need, someone strong enough to lift things too heavy for me, I suppose I could go on, but I’m sure you get the idea. God came through for me in every single need I came across. He used my fellow mankind, not only those who have seen the Light but several whom God’s Holy Spirit is pursuing. Awesome!!! But the best part of this past week was that God gave me the kingdom of peace, the kingdom of love, the kingdom of Heaven in my heart. The few times that the enemy tried to convince me that I would be a widow, faith arose within my heart. I instantly resisted, refused and rebuked the lies and the devil had to flee by the power of the name of Jesus Christ. As I traveled back and forth from home to the yard sale to the hospital each day, I prayed and meditated, and began to think about the past two years and the road that brought us to this point. It was a difficult 24 months, maybe some of the hardest we’ve experienced in our lives. THANK GOD FOR THEM!!! The stress and pressures led to stress and pressure on pastor’s heart which led to a stroke which led to the knowledge that he was in bad enough shape that he could die which led to a surgeon fixing the damage. And I get to live at the side of my precious Baboo for a while longer!! GOD IS SO GOOD! I shout to the Lord: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Brother and Sister, we are that little flock mentioned in the Scriptures and our Father in Heaven is pleased to give us the kingdom. What have we to fear? The Anchor continues to hold, Beloved. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say REJOICE!!!!!
Pastor Jim’s Rib
Luke 12:24-32
What a joy it has been to experience the faithfulness of God once again! I am taken aback when I consider His goodness in speaking the above words!! Clearly, Jesus was speaking of worrying about what we will have to eat or how we will attain clothes to wear. Not a good thing to worry about such things since the root of that worry is doubt that He cares enough about us to supply these needs. I know without a doubt He cares about not only these needs but also EVERY OTHER NEED I HAVE IN MY LIFE!! (Not to be confused with my wants) The many twists and turns of life have created several needs in my life. Within the time span of one week, I have needed someone to mow our lawn, someone to work in my place at the yard sale, someone to fix my water conditioner, someone to bake for the bake sale, someone to help clean my home, someone to place me at the foot of the cross through their prayers, someone to sit with me, someone to hug me, someone to hold me up, someone to support me with stability and strength, someone to assure me, someone with a truck and the time to use it for my need, someone strong enough to lift things too heavy for me, I suppose I could go on, but I’m sure you get the idea. God came through for me in every single need I came across. He used my fellow mankind, not only those who have seen the Light but several whom God’s Holy Spirit is pursuing. Awesome!!! But the best part of this past week was that God gave me the kingdom of peace, the kingdom of love, the kingdom of Heaven in my heart. The few times that the enemy tried to convince me that I would be a widow, faith arose within my heart. I instantly resisted, refused and rebuked the lies and the devil had to flee by the power of the name of Jesus Christ. As I traveled back and forth from home to the yard sale to the hospital each day, I prayed and meditated, and began to think about the past two years and the road that brought us to this point. It was a difficult 24 months, maybe some of the hardest we’ve experienced in our lives. THANK GOD FOR THEM!!! The stress and pressures led to stress and pressure on pastor’s heart which led to a stroke which led to the knowledge that he was in bad enough shape that he could die which led to a surgeon fixing the damage. And I get to live at the side of my precious Baboo for a while longer!! GOD IS SO GOOD! I shout to the Lord: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Brother and Sister, we are that little flock mentioned in the Scriptures and our Father in Heaven is pleased to give us the kingdom. What have we to fear? The Anchor continues to hold, Beloved. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say REJOICE!!!!!
Pastor Jim’s Rib
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