GOOODNEWSLETTER
Number 508 February 12, 2014
BLESSINGS FROM THE GOD WE SERVE
“BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN,” Matthew 5:3.
We love to say, “God is good” - followed by “All the time.” While, the fact that is indeed true; God is good, what we have to do is get this truth from God’s word. Certainly, we cannot look at our position or how we live today. What takes place in our life is not as bad as, say: My Dad and Mom had in their life.
Life is good today; but, what is bad, even terrible, is the morality that comes from the world. Yet, it has always been that way; even in the day of Jesus. It’s such a kind of thinking that takes us away from the LORD.
However, life is indeed, GOOD. But, the bad and worldly thinking does not come from God’s word. What the word does is compare this world with the COMING KINGDOM. So, when you look at your house, car and job, etc., remember Matthew, chapter 5. Compare how is goes with you, my Friend – both how you live in the world and what your hope is fixed upon.
Boy, do I love the fact that the kingdom is promised (study this out). And, man, do I love it when others understand that life is so short and eternity is ever and ongoing. When such people understand this great fact and repent, I am one happy Pastor.
To emphasize the difference personally, I shall tell you a bit about our recent “Pay off the Church building” revival that took place on Super Bowl weekend. Mike Maney did a great job and how we enjoyed Vicky, his wife. But, the big thing is why we have such meeting. Four (4) young men repented, wanting to serve the LORD in His building; which is, the CHURCH. Two of the young men confessed and rejoined the church; while, two others were baptized (one this Sunday). Yes Indeed! God is good. Amen! All the time.