February 24 Stand Strong 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
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.
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9)
There are days, when I want to pull the covers over my head and refuse to face the challenges of the present day! Have you ever felt that way? The Apostle Paul, in today’s scripture passage, describes the realities of ministerial life. We, as “Born Again” Believers, have a responsibility to witness and to live for Jesus, so that lost folk will see Jesus in us! I am here to tell you that, so very often, the task can be difficult! I continue to remind myself that I am only required to witness and share the Love of God, through Jesus Christ, not to “Save” folks! Jesus’ selfless act at Calvary and the Promised Holy Spirit, oversee, the “Saving” part! This evil and perverse world is absolutely opposed to the Love of God and Satan is prepared to challenge us, at every moment and about everything! Satan is so pleased when we, as representatives of the Love of God, become discouraged and weary in out righteous responsibilities. At that exact moment, Satan has his best opportunity to “Steal our Witness!” The message is short, today!! DO NOT ALLOW SATAN TO STEAL YOUR JOY, YOUR ENTHUSIAM, YOUR VISION, NOR STEAL YOUR JOY!! Paul said it and I am attempting (through the Holy Spirit) to live it… “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 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, my Lord and Savior. He has given me the ‘VICTORY PRINCIPLE’ for which I thank Him every day!!” NOT TODAY SATAN, NOT TODAY!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!