A Word to Encourage You

January, 2012

In a world where kindness is not always abundant, and much of the news we hear is bad news, I am very excited, and consider it a great honor to proclaim to you the good news of Jesus Christ.  Let me explain;  Romans 1:16 says it like this;  I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes… vs. 17 says; The just shall live by faith.

In order for the words of the Bible to begin to sound like good news we must first of all realize that we were on very slippery ground.  We must realize that we were in danger of not being qualified for heaven.  We must find out just what is it God requires.  You see, the Bible declares that Jeuus came to save us.  God knew that we could not save ourselves.  Some of us had addictions, others of us were just living like there was no God.

A man or woman who is lost at sea will welcome a rescue boat because they know that they need to be saved.  A person who has been in a bad accident will welcome the sound of a siren because he knows help is on the way.  At the same time, the willful criminal does not welcome the sound of a siren nor does the drug runner welcome the coast guard boat.  The proclamation of the Gospel is a siren or a rescue boat for those who are surrendering to the will of God.

When out eyes are open to the truth of the WORD OF GOD, we should willingly embrace Biblical concepts.  We should stay in an attitude of thanksgiving.  We have been given the offer of eternal life, to life in heaven with a loving God.

Romans 1:18 says”for the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness for men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness”.

Let’s make it our aim in life to welcome the truths of God and thereby experience His love.

As your Pastor, I am totally commited to helping you discover your fullest potential in the kingdom of God.  there is no unemployment in this kingdom, Jesus said; “The harvest is ripe but laborers are few”.  Now that’s GOOD NEWS.

God bless your day,

Pastor Rod (Pastor)