January 30 Replacing Fear with Faith Exodus 4:12
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 (Parker’s BBQ) 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… “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” (Exodus 4:12)
I have always been shy and one of my greatest fears was to speak in front of a crowd. What a traumatic experience it was when I was forced to do an oral book report. In my human flesh, I would cringe and shrink into a mess, when confronted with the possibility that I was required to talk before a crowd. Moses was like that! God had called Moses to perform a task that required that he speak before the Pharoah and his court. Moses lost his nerve, and he began to complain, and he attempted to tell the Lord that he was ill prepared and that he lacked the skills necessary to accomplish this ominous task that he was called to do. God tells Moses to “Go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say!” This verse, this story, this reality has encouraged and has provided the energy and faith that was required for me to answer the call to ministry. How am I to tell people about Jesus when I can barely speak out loud, in public? God promised Moses that He would fill his mouth with the proper words and that he was to “GO,” and let God handle the rest! Folks, that is our responsibility, our calling, or duty! Why do I fear? When it comes to speaking up, why do I find it so difficult? I can tell you that it is usually that we are afraid of what others might think of us rather than what God requires of us. I am always nervous when I speak before crowds, and I suspect that I always will, however, trusting God and claiming His promises and power and provision, I have replaced my “fear” with “Faith!” Praise God! The older I grow, the less I am concerned about what others may think! Growing in His Grace and Knowledge and growing in my Faith in Him, I am ready to “shout to the world the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST and HIS REDEEMING BLOOD!” Thank you, Lord, that I do not have to worry about what to say! Thank you, Lord for always giving the right words to say! “Fill my mouth with what YOU would have me say and provide opportunities to exercise my “Faith in YOU!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS ABSOLUTELY AND WITHOUT A DOUBT, YET TO BE!