November 19 True Freedom John 8:32
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free” (John 8:32)
Much of my early life was characterized by insecurity and shyness and fear! It was difficult for me to face the reality of my fears and insecurities, yet it was the only way to overcome the debilitating affects of the reality! Amazingly, I felt as if I needed to please everyone and that I wasn’t quite good enough to meet the challenge, so I retreated into my “shyness,” and endured a “surface” relationship with others and would never place myself in an uncomfortable position. Fascinatingly, from the time that I was aware of others, my parents had encouraged me and told me that I was special, yet I felt a sense of inadequacy and limited abilities to meet expectations of others. Daddy invited a young evangelist to come and hold a “Revival” service, and it was at this service, on a Sunday night, that I heard those words that gave me hope! He said that Jesus, “came to make us whole, and to heal the brokenhearted, and to restore the fractures within our lives, and to give us courage to overcome, and to make us acceptable to God!” Well, it was time! Daddy & Mama had been teaching about Jesus, and sharing His glory, since I was a baby, yet this was the time that I heard the Holy Spirit call for me! I did walk the aisle, and I did receive Jesus into my heart, and I did experience a change! Wow! For the first time in forever, I felt that I was worthy of the life that I had been given and I felt a freedom, inside and out! Now, I still am a bit shy, and I still have to “push myself,” to deal with crowds, yet I am fully aware that I am justified through HIS Grace, and I am going to be “OK!” Listen, many folks, are walking around in “Bondage,” and struggling with each day! I pray the same pray, at some point in the day, every day: “Dear Lord, please help me to face the reality of my life and remind me that I am free because of your Love for me. Help me to embrace Your Love and freedom and help me to never be bound again in bondage! In the name of Jesus, Amen!” Does this describe you? The solution is simple: JESUS CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE AND THAT’S THE TRUTH! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!