I was glad to visit a great church last week in Stevens Point Wisconsin. Great friendly folks there. Darn good preaching to I might add.
|
Luke 12:15-21
Death is inevitable, but at times it surprises us. Perhaps you know someone who died unexpectedly. Today's parable is a warning about such situations. It tells of a man who acquired comfort and wealth but thought only of his time on earth. Death came without warning, and he could take nothing with him. God called him a fool for living focused on "self." Though rich in the world's eyes, the man had no relationship with God and hadn't invested anything in Christ's kingdom. All the treasures he stored here were worthless once he died. What's worse, without Jesus, he would be separated from God forever. What a tragic waste of life. As I think about this person's choices, two questions come to mind that are important for all of us to contemplate. First, if you were to die today, would you go to heaven? Salvation is a free gift for those who trust in Jesus as the acceptable sacrifice for our sin. He is the only way--no excuses or even sincere beliefs in other "ways" will work. And Jesus promises that when believers die, they immediately find themselves in His presence (2 Cor. 5:6). Second, what is your life accomplishing? Are you driven by selfish purposes, storing security and wealth for yourself? Or is your motivation to further God's kingdom? Like the man in this parable, we don't know when we will die. We do know, however, that death is inescapable. Though dying is an unpleasant topic, eternity is a long time and worthy of our attention. It's definitely a wise investment to make sure of your salvation and to invest in God's kingdom. Check out a friends of Legal Shield website.  TGIF Today God Is First by Os Hillman
08-16-2016 "And they took offense at Him...." Matthew 13:57Jesus taught in the synagogue in the community He grew up in. He was raised as a local carpenter's son. No one saw any miraculous powers in this young boy's life. But something changed as He became older. "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" Those in the community could not reconcile God's work in someone they thought they knew simply as the carpenter's son. God brings every person who is committed to Him out of their normal routine into a new revelation of Himself that impacts others. Is the move of God so evident in your life that it invites scrutiny from friends or coworkers? Jesus confronted the issues of His day without fear of being rejected. A life of obedience will be an affront to the systems of this world. When God begins His deeper work in you, it will be a stumbling block to those around you. When you are rejected for Christ, consider that Christ is affirming His call on your life and you are becoming a threat to the kingdom of darkness. How many of satan's workers do you suppose have been assigned to thwart God's activity in your life? Those who sit in a pew from week to week and never speak the name of Christ in the workplace require few opponents because they represent no threat to the kingdom of darkness. How are you impacting the kingdom of darkness? God has called you and me to impact the lives around us for His Kingdom. Your words may be an affront to those around you; do not fear this. God will use your words and life to draw others to Himself. You are His ambassador in the workplace. He has placed you there for this time to extend life to those who live in darkness. Check this out! Click Here To See a Different Take on The Beginning of the Bible.
Kopf Logistics Group, is looking for a few good drivers, if you are looking please give them a try. It all started in 1966, when Kenny Kopf secured a job as a cross country truck driver. After fourteen years of hard work, a love for the industry and the hope of a better life for his family, he set out to change his destiny. In 1980, with the purchase of one truck, he founded what has now become Kopf Logistics Group. For many years, Kenny worked without rest to build a strong foundation on which we still stand today.
If you haven't already heard about it, and I bet you have. THRIVE, Arlene and I have been taking it for a few months now. And are loving it. We have both lost a little weight, and still counting. We both feel so much better while taking it. Both by energy and over all body movements (not bowl movements).  Anyone reading this, and would like a 3 to 5 day free sample the beginning of this new year, One of us will get it to you and you can try for yourself. FREE! Click on the this link, great-opportunity.info.
Click on the link that says Customer, fill out the short form "Create New Customer Account", No credit card needed. "Remember FREE". That's it, I will get notice, either Arlene or I will get you a free sample. You can also click on the THRIVE EXPERIENCE link on the top of this web site and see and hear more about THRIVE. |
Archives
November 2016
Categories |
RSS Feed