THANK-YOU!

July 13          THANK-YOU!       Isaiah 40:31

THANK YOU! THANK YOU to MR. CLINT ANDREWS for filling the Pulpit on Sunday, MR. GLEN HORTON for teaching Sunday School, Our DEACONS for Covering the needs of the Flock, for MRS. ASHELYN BRIGGERMAN for posting the Daily Devotions, and for the BEST CHURCH FAMILY, PERIOD! We Love Each of You and we are grateful for the privilege to serve an Awesome God and an amazing church family! Pastor Glen & Annette

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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

The past seven (7) days have afforded Annette and I the privilege and opportunity to refresh and renew and to rest. Being on call, 24-7-365 can be overwhelming and I am so very grateful for a Church Family that recognizes the reality and encourages us to take some “Down-Time” to recharge the Spiritual and Physical Batteries. What a privilege to greet each new day, sitting on the dock, watching as God breaks open a new day, recognizing His amazing Grace and Abundant Blessings! This devotion, today, is dedicated to saying “THANK-YOU” to our amazing Church Family and to PRAISE GOD for HIS Abundant Blessings and Sustaining Power! As Mrs. Peggy Wilder used to proclaim, “I am Blessed, More Blessed, and Blessed Some More!” TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 12 Our Bountiful and Endless Supply Romans 8:32

**Please Pray for Mr. Clint Andrews as he will be preaching today, at BTC! Thank-You my Dear Brother for your willingness to be used by God! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!”

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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”  (Romans 8:32)

God has promised that He would be faithful to us and that He would sustain us and never leave us nor forsake us, yet there are times when we are discouraged and lonely and in despair and we have difficulty finding our way.  Remember, He is our unending and on-going supply for everything that we need to live for Him and to enjoy the “Fruit” of our Labor and to Praise God from whom, all, of our, blessings flow!!  You see, God gave His Son for us.  How much more will He give, in our times of need and struggles?  I am excited that He is an overflowing well of resources, that brings, into my life, spiritual pride and hope and energy and vitality and His Blessed Assurance.  Guess What?  That’s right…God is Good…God is Mighty…God is Love and God is Good to His Children. Be Encouraged! Be Committed! Be True to His Calling! Enjoy the Prosperity that He Provides for His Children! Once again, Be Encouraged!!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 11 Be an ENCOURAGER Hebrews 10:24

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)

I have been blessed, my entire life, with a host of “Encouragers,” in my life.  The Chief Encourager, regardless of my shortcomings and challenges, is my “Bride,” my “Best Friend” and my “Wife, Annette!!”  Regardless of her own personal challenges, she is always ready to share an encouraging word and a positive push towards the blessings that are just around the corner.  It is exciting to find a note, pinned to your pillow, that says, “Thinking of you and I love you!”  The craziness, and hysteria of the day, is no match for the “Encouragement” that is provided by someone who loves you and believes in you!  Folks, we are called, through the Blood of Jesus, to love, and “Encourage” each other, and to help each other along life’s pathway.  Listen, Encouragement has never put air in a flat tire, nor made a car payment, nor has Encouragement ever reversed a burned biscuit, however, Encouragement has made us hold on when we think that we can’t go another step, and it has lightened our load as we pull through rough places.  ENCOURAGEMENT!!  It really doesn’t sound like much, however; it is EVERYTHING!!  Dear Friends, Thank you for the Encouragement that you provide for me and my family, and we are forever grateful for your friendship and “Kinship!”  May you be Encouraged and may you be an Encourager to others!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 10 “Sharpen Each Other…” Proverbs 27:17

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”  (Proverbs 27:17)

We are not travelling alone, in this world, and even though there are times when, being alone, is healthy, we are called to build friendships and relationships that improve each participant and to be an encourager of each other.  This verse, from Proverbs, produces a clear and strong image of our responsibility towards each other.  Do you have “Iron” in your life?  Who is it that “Sharpens” you?  Iron rubbed against another piece of iron, and it will become sharp, even as it sharpens the other piece. The best of Christ-centered relationships will be like two pieces of iron. A quality relationship will be based on growth in Christlikeness and “Lifting” one another up and “Edifying” Christ, in the growing relationship.  Many have said that they didn’t need to go to church to be a Christian, and that is, on the face of it, correct, yet, we miss so much of what God has ordained for us to use and enjoy, in our growth process.  True Christian friends will not allow falsehoods to exist within the friendship, nor within the friend. True Christian friends will love one another enough to say what needs to be said, ask tough questions, and expect the same from the other. True Christian friends will “encourage one another all the more as the day approaches” (Heb 10:25).  I am grateful for my dear Christian Brother, Ricky Anderson, who has always provided the “Iron” that I need to stay “Sharp” and to keep focused on Growing in Christ!  Who is your “Iron?”  God has established the plan for each of us to lift-up and to edify each other and continue to grow is our relationship with Christ.  Remember, to have a friend, you must be a friend!!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 9 Pray, Pray, Pray… James 4:7-8

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Submit yourselves, then, to God.  Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.  Come near to God and He will come near to you.”  (James 4:7-8)

Notice that the scripture passage is the same as yesterday. Yesterday, the message was a call for “Personal Commitment,” and, today, the message is “HOW” to “Grow Your Personal Commitment!” My Prayer Closet is, literally, a closet (an area with minimal distractions).  I go into the closet, and I come near to God through prayer.  When I am weary and worn, from ministry and obedience to His Call, I come close to God through prayer.  When I am excited and upbeat and feeling blessed, I come close to God in Prayer!  Are you sensing a pattern?  Prayer is the absolute Key to success as a Christian and for our walk in Obedience.  Prayer time is a special time and I covet my time alone with my Lord and Savior.  Amazingly, I have expanded my Prayer Closet to include our front porch, my car and my lawnmower.  “Praying always…,” that is what He expects!  Jesus was human, yet Divine.  This concept is difficult for us to absorb; however, He WAS a man, and He IS the Son of God.  Jesus prayed to the Father for guidance and strength and for comfort and for the completion of His Divine Mission!  If Jesus prayed and recognized the necessity for prayer, and was dedicated to the communication with His Father, don’t you think that we should do the same?  How do we submit ourselves to God?  WE ARE TO PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!! WE ARE TO RESIST THE DEVIL!!  Again, WE ARE TO PRAY, PRAY, PRAY…Stay Strong, Stay Focused… TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 8 Personal Commitment James 4:7-8

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:7-8)

Who is in charge of your life?  Who has your loyalty and devotion?  Who do you look to for authority and guidance for your living?  James is pointing out that we, want to serve God, yet we allow the Devil to have authority over our lives. We must choose who we will follow!  Through the Blood of Jesus, our God has provided the ability to stand up against the wiles of the Devil, as he creates temptations, within our lives.  Under the Redeeming Blood of Jesus, we are no longer controlled by the power of sin, nor are we helpless against Satan and his minions.  Praise God!  We have the power and the authority to stand up and speak with Holy Power, to Satan and his henchmen, to get away and to “Flee” from us!  When we choose to draw near to God and resist the wiles of Satan, the scriptures tell us that He (God) will move closer to us!  Remember, we have the Victory through Jesus Christ!  We just must claim it!  Live it!  Share it! I choose to resist Satan, Claim God’s Promises of Victory and be confident in my personal devotion and commitment, each day of my life!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 6 Our Bountiful and Endless Supply Romans 8:32

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”  (Romans 8:32)

God has promised that He would be faithful to us and that He would sustain us and never leave us nor forsake us, yet there are times when we are discouraged and lonely and in despair and we have difficulty finding our way.  Remember, He is our unending and on-going supply for everything that we need to live for Him and to enjoy the “Fruit” of our Labor and to Praise God from whom, all, of our, blessings flow!!  You see, God gave His Son for us.  How much more will He give, in our times of need and struggles?  I am excited that He is an overflowing well of resources, that brings, into my life, spiritual pride and hope and energy and vitality and His Blessed Assurance.  Guess What?  That’s right…God is Good…God is Mighty…God is Love and God is Good to His Children. Be Encouraged! Be Committed! Be True to His Calling! Enjoy the Prosperity that He Provides for His Children! Once again, Be Encouraged!!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

July 7 “According to HIS Will…” 1 John 5:14

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”  (1 John 5:14)

Many believers have been deceived into thinking that God is some type of “Genie” that pops up to grant our wishes and to answer our slightest whims of the flesh that might arise, at that moment! Pay Attention! This IS NOT TRUE! Our God does hear our prayers and He does answer our petitions that are “according to His Will!” Real Prayer does not consist of our selfish wishes and our human desires! Real Prayer is praying, “according to His Will!” This is achieved when we recognize that God wants to, and will, reveal His Will to us! The fact is that God reveals His Will to us when we are studying His Word and growing in our relationship with Him. And the most important component is to allow the HOLY SPIRIT to guide you, and to teach you about HIS WILL! When we doubt His Will, just ask the Holy Spirit for direction and discernment! Listen, when we know the Will of God, then we can approach His Throne with confidence and boldness! When we know the Will of God, in any matter that we face, we can freely and boldly come into His Presence, and we can be assured that He will Hear us and that He will Answer us! I pray that you are walking in obedience and growing in His Grace and embracing the promise of the “Comforter,” to teach, guide, reveal and to empower our living. Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

Message from GOD

July 5        Message from GOD         Hebrews 10:23

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”  (Hebrews 10:23)

“Good morning, this is GOD, and I will be handling ALL of your problems today. Please remember… I WILL NOT NEED YOUR HELP!! If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the FFGTD box (Something for God to do). It will be addressed in MY time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it! Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem. If it is a situation that you think you are capable of handling, please consult me in prayer to be sure that it is the proper resolution. If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don’t despair! There are people in the world for whom, driving is an unheard-of privilege. Should you have a bad day at work, think of the man who, has been out od work for years. Should you despair over a relationship gone bad, think of the person who has never known what it is like to love and be loved, in return. Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, to feed her children. Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance, think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk. Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror, think of the cancer patient, in chemo, who wishes she had hair to examine. Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what life is all about, and asking what is my purpose? BE THANKFUL! There are those who didn’t live long enough to get the opportunity. Should you find yourself the victim of other people’s bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities, remember…things could be worse! You could be them! Because I do not sleep, nor do I slumber, there is no need for you to lose sleep! REST MY CHILD! If you need to contact Me, I am only a prayer away! Love Eternally, The Lord your God!” (Author Unknown) … TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

Liberty

July 4        Liberty     Galatians 5:13

**HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY AMERICA! **

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”  (Galatians 5:13)

Today, we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the establishment of our great Republic. Two- and one-half centuries ago, our Founding Fathers began an experiment that has survived great challenges and amazing difficulties yet is still the greatest country to have ever existed! We are not perfect, but our system of governance has been designed to flex and to improve over time. I am so very thankful to be living in the USA. We still enjoy the freedom to worship our God, and we continue to enjoy the right to assemble for the purpose of worshipping our God. Our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of acknowledging their dependence on Almighty God, and the desire for those who chose to follow Christ, would be free to pursue that goal. Thomas Jefferson, in the words of the Declaration of Independence, concluded with these words that have inspired me, ever since I read them, many years ago…  “— And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”  The Constitution of the United States is our human governing document for the well-being of our peoples. For the Christian, our Guiding Document is the Holy Bible! Within the pages of this Living Word, are found the freedoms and responsibilities that we must conform to and act upon. Our Document of Freedom is God’s Holy Word! I celebrate the Liberty and independence that we enjoy as citizens of the United States, but I embrace and Praise God for the “Dependence” that I have through His Holy Word and His Shed Blood for me! God’s Holy Word and my claiming God’s Love and Grace for my life, is my Declaration of DEPENDENCE on Him! Thank you, God for the USA! Thank you, God for Jesus! Thank you, God for Your sustaining Love! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! HAPPY INDEPENCENCE DAY AMERICA! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

This Document and what it represents is under attack from those who would have us be subjected to the tyranny that is the emotional and tyrannical whims of those who would seek to destroy the very foundations of our individual freedoms and replace them with dictatorial powers to control our very existence. Please Pray for our Country, Her People, and Each Other (2 Chronicles 7:14)!

Stay Alert, Be Ready…

July 3        Stay Alert, Be Ready…    1 Thessalonians 5:8

**Please Pray for God’s Mercy as PAT PETTIT is near the end of his life’s journey. Please Pray for CONNIE as she “Loves on Him,” until the end. **

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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… ““But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.”  (1 Thessalonians 5:8)

My dear friend, Reverend Ricky Anderson, has told me of his experiences of standing on the hillside and looking over into the most famous battlefield that exists, the Valley of Jezreel. It is more commonly known as the Valley of Armageddon! As a student of history, I know that the first recorded battle took place there, and the exciting news is that the Last Battle fought on this earth will happen right there! This is a famous battlefield, yet the most common and most used battlefield is in our hearts and minds! The Apostle Paul gives clear instructions to cover ourselves with the breastplate of Faith and Love, and to protect our minds with the helmet of Salvation! Listen, the instructions from Paul are applicable to our lives today! Faith ushers into our lives, the righteousness of Christ, and this Love allows us to share it with others! This Hope of Salvation, that Paul speaks about, protects our minds and is a true source of encouragement! Listen Closely!!! Every single day, Satan is actively engaged in the battle for your thoughts and your very heart! He is seeking control, so that he can cause others to doubt and to stumble along in this life! THE ONLY WAY TO ENSURE VICTORY AND TO SERVE GOD, IS TO REMAIN ALERT AND TO BE READY FOR THE BATTLE! There is no doubt, WE ARE IN A BATTLE FOR THE VERY SOUL OF MAN! Get Ready, Be Ready and “Armor Up!” “NOT TODAY SATAN, NOT TODAY!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused, Stay Ready…The Battle is at hand!  Victory is ours, through the Blood of Jesus! REMEMBER: THE BEST IS ABSOLUTELY AND WITHOUT A DOUBT, YET TO BE!

“Controlling Busyness”

July 2        “Controlling Busyness”   Hebrews 4:10

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.” (Hebrews 4:10)

 Ever find yourself in a constant state of “Busyness?” Have you ever thought that you might need to take a break? Take a week off, sleep in one morning, change your routine, but nothing seems to make a difference? Amazingly, I have always been a “Busy” person, and I have always “had things to do,” but over the years, I have sought some “Peace” in the middle of all the “Busyness.” Wow! Guess what? I can seek all of the “Peace” that I desire, but is I am not seeking His Power, His Presence, His “Rest,” then I will fail at my attempts to “take it easy!” In the middle of my hectic schedule and late nights, and early mornings, and the phone calls at 2am, and the “please don’t tell anyone” stories and the challenges of preparing, sharing and living His sermons and His lessons, I have found that “Peace” can be attained! Matthew 6:33 tells us that we are to “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Do you want rest? Seek Him first! Do you want peace? Seek Him First! Do you want a sense of control and trust? Seek Him First! Think about it… He is the one that created REST, and He is the one that first taught that we should “REST!” The very first experience that we see is found in Genesis, when God created the heavens and the earth, and all that is in it, and HE rested on the Seventh day! I have a tendency to feel a bit “guilty” when I take a moment to rest and refresh and renew, but my God has set the example and I need to follow that example, and so do you! I continue to pray that God would teach me to rest in Him! To continue to show me how to claim His authority in my life and to stop worrying about what I have not done and concentrate on doing the best at what I do! I am continuing to ask for forgiveness when I attempt to take control of what He has promised that He will Control! Does this sound like you? Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

“Our Commission”

July 1            “Our Commission”        John 20:21

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”  (John 20:21)

Picture the scene, Jesus has been crucified and the Disciples were afraid that the same mob that falsely accused and beat Him and crucified Him, would be coming for them.  They quickly gathered in one room, behind a securely bolted door.  Amazingly and miraculously, their entire situation was about to change: “Jesus came and stood in the midst. (v19) … Can you imagine?  Their fear was replaced with shock and amazement.  The first words that Jesus spoke to these fearful followers were so appropriate: “PEACE BE WITH YOU!”  Jesus came to fulfill His mission for humankind and the Holy Scriptures clearly tells us that God, the Father, sent Jesus, His Son, into this sinful world, in order, to make it possible for we, as sinful man, to be forgiven and to re-establish our relationship with God, the Father.  It is here and now, that Jesus commissions His Disciples to go into this sinful world, with the mission of telling others about the Love of God and the miraculous power of Jesus to have conquered Death and Sin and through His Grace, that they, too, could be saved.  Jesus prepared His Disciples for the struggle and task ahead.  He breathed upon them, and He gave them a taste of the Power that would be coming at Pentecost: THE HOLY SPIRIT!  Folks, God’s Love, and the sacrifice of Jesus is for us, even today!  Just as Jesus commissioned His Disciples to go into the world and share Jesus, we too, have that same commission, right now, right here, today!  He promised that we would not be “Comfortless,” that is, we would not be “Powerless!”  The Holy Spirit provides the guidance and the Power and the Presence to carry out this “GREAT COMMISSION!”  Sharing Jesus IS NOT ONLY FOR THE PREACHER; IT IS FOR EVERY BELIEVER!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

Standards of Behavior

June 30    Standards of Behavior    1 John 3:4

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.”  (1 John 3:4)

“It’s my way or the highway!” “I’ll take my toys and go home!” As I observe the lawlessness and the blatant disregard for the “rule of law,” in the United States, and the insane notion of “nilly willy” changing the laws to accommodate the evil and sinful behaviors of those who would have our nation to be a land of “feelings,” versus a Land of Laws and Civil Behavior! Wow! Just a week ago, a major network anchor called for the abolishing of the Supreme Court because he didn’t like the ruling coming from the High Court! The constitutional right of owning and bearing arms is, and will continue to be, under assault! The recent shootings around the country have caused our political leaders to feel that something must be done to keep this from happening again! (Although, during the “Juneteenth” weekend, extreme violence raged in the city of Chicago, where 8 people died, over 40 injured, by gun violence, yet the major political players, the mainstream media outlets were silent. Have you ever wondered what would happen if this level of violence was happening in any other community? It is so sad!) I agree! However, without common sense and a reality check, an emotional reaction, or a “I must do something to address this” attitude, we will continue to have these displays of evil, violent, and lawless behaviors to occur! Sadly, the reality of 21st century America is a disregard for law, civil behavior, and the attitude of “Tolerance,” if it fits into a narrow political and radical reformation of our society. When there are no standards of acceptable behavior, then anything goes, and that is exactly what the Satan driven political folks want to be reality. From my perspective, as a Christian, we, as a society, have cultivated these attitudes and their results. Fascinatingly, we continue to pass laws to restrict behavior for certain “unacceptable at the moment” behaviors, while, at the same time, embracing and codifying other behaviors, as long as, these behaviors are promoting and perpetuating our narrow agenda of “Lawlessness”! This debate will continue to rage until God puts a stop to it, when Jesus Christ returns to establish His Kingdom! Dear Friends, just be aware of the evil that is growing! Be aware of the radical, evil attitudes of Anti-Christian, Anti-Law, Anti-American behaviors and understand that Satan and his minions will continue to preach this chaos and will continue to cause havoc among men and women, until Jesus returns. So, what do we do? We claim a relationship with Jesus Christ! We study His Holy Word, and we put His word into practice, in our lives! We pray for each other, our leaders (even though they are opposed to everything that you hold dear), and you continue to share the “Good News” of Jesus Christ, with as many people as possible! Focus on what is real and just and honest and is edifying to our Savior and Lord! This world is not my home, I am just passing through! Oh yeah…some will be offended by this statement, however, we are told, in the scriptures, that folks do not want the “Light of Truth” to shine on them, because “men love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil!” TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

Edifying Christ, in EVERYTHING

June 29    Edifying Christ, in EVERYTHING  1 John 1:6-7

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina…“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”  (1 John 1:6-7)

Is it possible to be a “Born-Again, Blood Brought” child of Almighty God, and demonstrate a social and political position that is contrary to His Holy Word? Is it possible that our social and political beliefs and actions are separate and apart from our Christian Commitments? Can we promote a political or social position that is opposed to the standards and commitments and commandments of Christ? (“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” James 1:8) It is my conviction, that every believer MUST demonstrate a true and total commitment to God’s Word in ALL that we DO and all that we SAY! The idea that we can be one thing in our social interactions and another in our Christian interactions or our political interactions, is inconsistent with the call to be Holy and to demonstrate HIS HOLINESS! Our walk with Christ MUST be CONSISTENT with God’s Holy Word, and we MUST demonstrate HIS LOVE and Our Commitment to HIS LOVE, in our thoughts, actions and endeavors! I am amazed that individuals, that are active “churchgoers,” promoting positions and ideas that are opposed to the standards of God’s Holy Word! If our political positions or our social positions are opposed to God’s Word, then, we need to re-assess our priorities and determine if we are truly committed to the Love of Christ and HIS Saving Grace or our own narrow human bias and prejudices! BOTTOM LINE: If our political or social positions are opposed to the standards of God’s Word and our positions are not edifying to the Body of Christ, then we need to leave it alone, and seek His Face and continue to Grow in His Grace and Love (A renewal of our minds)! Satan is attacking and we MUST be prepared to face the battle that is upon us! Our job is to LIVE FOR JESUS, and to PROCLAIM JESUS to this Lost and Dying World. 1 Corinthians 14:8 declares a truth: “For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?”  As a Professing, Born-Again Christian, your witness, your voice MUST be clear and committed, and NOTHING IN THIS WORLD SHOULD MUFFLE OR HAMPER YOUR “TRUMPET CALL” TO THE LOST FOLK IN THIS WORLD!! Be Consistent, Be Committed, Be Truthful, Be REAL! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

Worship in Spirit & Truth

June 28    Worship in Spirit & Truth        John 4:24

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in SPIRIT & TRUTH.” (John 4:24)

Jesus was in a discussion with the Samaritan woman, and she realized that Jesus was a prophet, and she pointed out the issues related to the Jews and the Samaritans.  The Jews worshipped in Jerusalem and the Samaritans worshipped on Mount Gerizim, in their own Temple, and that the Samaritans did not have the same access to worship God.  Jesus told this woman that there was coming a day when all peoples could worship the Father anywhere and everywhere, as long, as they worshipped Him in “Spirit & Truth!”  Folks, God could care less about a person’s heritage, color, gender, or race!  He expects worship and He expects us to be obedient to His call.  He knows our motives for worship, and He knows our motives for going to worship.  Do we worship out of a sense of Duty or Joy?  What God requires and what God expects, in our worship, is a heart that is fully and completely devoted to Him!!  As long, as God tarries, and as long, as the opportunity exists for corporate worship, may we remain faithful in our prayer life and may we continue to ask God for His guidance and for His Spirit to direct our worship!  We MUST worship God with an OPEN HEART and a SENSE of EXPECTATION.  Jesus puts it this way… ““God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in SPIRIT & TRUTH.”  Does that include you?  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

In Times Like These…

June 27    In Times Like These…     2 Timothy 3:1

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina…“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” (2 Timothy 3:1)

So, what are we to do when “Perilous” times happen?  I truly and fully believe that we are living in the last days before Jesus returns and I want to encourage you with a song that says it all… In Times Like These…

In times like these, you need a Savior
In times like these you need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

This Rock is Jesus, Yes, He's the one
This Rock is Jesus, The only One
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

In times like these you need the Bible
In times like these o be not idle
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

This Rock is Jesus, Yes, He's the one
This Rock is Jesus, The only One
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

In times like these, I have a Savior
In times like these, I have an anchor
I'm very sure, I'm very sure
My anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

This Rock is Jesus, Yes, He's the one
This Rock is Jesus, The only One
I'm very sure, I'm very sure
My anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock…

My dear daddy, in every sermon that he preached, declared to all who would listen, the intense need to “Anchor Deep,” in the power and promises of Almighty God! So, I am following the call, and declaring before you to “Anchor Deep,” and hold on…Stay close to God, Read His Word, Share His Grace and Keep Looking to the Eastern Sky for His Sudden and Miraculous Appearing! It is going to happen, and I am going to be ready? Are you? Stay Strong, Stay Focused…SURELY, THE BEST IS YET TO BE! (Re-Posting with a Purpose)

Joy in Adversity

June 26           Joy in Adversity                  Romans 5:3-4

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Romans 5:3-4)

The one true and overwhelming fact of this life is that we all have troubles! Each of us faces adversity and challenges daily! The difference between those who know God, and serve God, and those who have refused to know Him or even acknowledge Him, is not how easy life is, but by conviction and focus, recognizing that troubles will, and do come to all, and that, because of God’s Amazing Grace, we are and can overcome! As Believers, we know that we will have adversity, yet the troubles that we encounter produces patience in our lives, and this patience produces character, which ultimately leads to Hope! I post this devotion this morning because I have experienced the reality of troubles, firsthand, in recent days, and I am here to report that God’s Promise, in Romans 5, is absolutely true! Thank You God for allowing me to see beyond the temporary situation and to claim Your victory! Thank you God for allowing me to embrace Your Hope and for the reality of that Hope that affords me the opportunity to face troubles with Joy in my soul, and a song in my heart, and the promise of Your Love fulfilled in me! Dear Friends, whatever you are going through, DO NOT LOSE HEART! God has promised that He would see us through! I pray that God will help us grow through our adversity and trials, and that we will learn to Hope in Him. May He give us patience and a clear perspective, as we navigate through this maze of challenges that we call life! I am asking Him to grow my Character so that I may learn of Him, Live for Him, and to share His Grace with all that I encounter! DO NOT LOSE HEART! He Promised, I Believe, and I am Claiming His Grace for each step that I take! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused … THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

“Sharpen Each Other…”

June 25     “Sharpen Each Other…”  Proverbs 27:17

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”  (Proverbs 27:17)

We are not travelling alone in this world, and even though there are times when being alone is healthy, we are called to build friendships and relationships that improve each participant and to be an encourager of each other.  This verse, from Proverbs, produces a clear and strong image of our responsibility towards each other.  Do you have “Iron” in your life?  Who is it that “Sharpens” you?  Iron rubbed against another piece of iron, and it will become sharp, even as it sharpens the other piece. The best of Christ-centered relationships will be like two pieces of iron. A quality relationship will be based on growth in Christlikeness and “Lifting” one another up and “Edifying” Christ, in the growing relationship.  Many have said that they didn’t need to go to church to be a Christian, and that is, on the face of it, correct, yet, we miss so much of what God has ordained for us to use and enjoy, in our growth process.  True Christian friends will not allow falsehoods to exist within the friendship, nor within the friend. True Christian friends will love one another enough to say what needs to be said, ask tough questions, and expect the same from the other. True Christian friends will “encourage one another all the more as the day approaches” (Heb 10:25).  I am grateful for my dear Christian Brother, Ricky Anderson, who has always provided the “Iron” that I need to stay “Sharp” and to keep focused on Growing in Christ!  Who is your “Iron?”  God has established the plan for each of us to lift-up and to edify each other and continue to grow is our relationship with Christ.  Remember, to have a friend, you must be a friend!!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! (Re-Posting with Purpose)

The Impossible Made Possible

June 24   The Impossible Made Possible   Mark 10:27

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And Jesus looking upon them saith, with men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”  (Mark 10:27)

I absolutely love this promise from my Savior!  There are times, especially in recent days, that I have been bewildered and overwhelmed by the challenges of the day and have had a sense of being defeated and I Praise God that this promise of God, spoken by my Savior, has brought me back to the reality of my living!  When I remember God’s great Love for me, and all of the promises that He provides and the necessity to be what He has called me to be, well, all of the blues and defeated attitudes simple disappear and I am ready and re-energized to take on the impossible, directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit!  Alone, I am weak, but through my God, I have strength to overcome and to live for Him with power and assurance and with the humanly impossible, becomes absolutely and totally possible through my God!  Remember the VICTORY PRINCIPLE?  “I affirm that God’s power is rising in me, renewing, and healing my body, bringing power to my mind, giving me success in my work.  I affirm health, energy, enthusiasm, the joy of life!  All of this I owe to Jesus Christ, mu Lord and Savior.  He has given me the VICTORY PRINCIPLE for which I thank Him every day!” I continue to Praise God for making the IMPOSSIBLE, completely POSSIBLE, in my walk with Him!  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!