July 25 The Future Looks Bright James 1:12
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, NC… “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” (James 1:12)
Many years ago, while attending Revival services at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church, October 21, 1991, and the speaker, Reverend Shannon Scott, said something that has “stuck” with me since that night. He said, “If you accept Jesus, this is the worst you will ever have it. If you deny Jesus, this is the best you will ever have it!” As I thought about these words, and as I was going through a difficult time in my life, the words of promise, that I use and continue to use, were born in my life! THE BEST IS YET TO BE! For me; as a Child of God, this statement is absolutely and powerfully, true! An unfathomable love that comes directly from the Heart of God, has been poured out on Humanity and that Love provides the conduit to re-establish a relationship with Almighty God, through the sacrificial shed Blood of Jesus, and, simply accepting and claiming this cleansing and saving Grace of God, we are blessed, and we are empowered to endure and to overcome! I claim the Victory that is mine and I accept the Grace of my Jesus and I commit my life to Him, and I am dedicated to “endure” until I am in the presence of my Savior and my God! What my brother said 30 years ago, is so true today…“If you accept Jesus, this is the worst you will ever have it. If you deny Jesus, this is the best you will ever have it!” So, my attitude, my living, my hope, is found in Jesus and I will shout it to the rooftop for as long as I am here, THE BEST IS YET TO BE!!! Because of Jesus and the Great Love of God the Father, I can say without any doubt…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! I pray that you can declare the same message for your life!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE ABSOLUTE AND UNQUESTIONABLE BEST IS YET TO BE!!!