April 26 Single-Minded Focus James 1:8
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. IMPORTANT … **Please RSVP to Ashelyn (Church Secretary), at 919-365-5558 or baptisttabern621@bellsouth.net by May 6, 2022** Additional Note: The Meal will be outside, at the BBQ Shelter Area. There will be transportation provided for those who are unable to walk the distance! The Time is getting closer…
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:8)
The longer that I live, the more that I am amazed at the inconsistent attitudes and actions of those who profess to be Born Again Believers. Recently, the Texas Legislature passed a restrictive bill, limiting the timeline on abortions. Other States have adopted similar legislation to restrict abortions. Fascinatingly, many professing believers have found a “Soap-box,” in order, to decry the violation of one’s rights. Please understand that I respect one’s right to their opinions and I will defend their right to have a different opinion, however, in light of my Faith and commitment to Christ, I have deep reservations about one who claims to be a Christian; yet adopts and practices beliefs that are absolutely opposed to the word of God and His Will. During the COVID 19 pandemic, I have discovered, personally, that my Faith and the Worldly Politics, could not and must not mix. My Faith and My Commitment to Christ is the standard for my living and the Worldly influences must not take priority. How can we participate and support anything that is in direct conflict with the Holy Scriptures and still have a growing and dynamic relationship with God? What is more important? Our limited and temporal existence, here on earth, or our eternal citizenship? James 3:10 tells us, “Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.” BOTTOM LINE: You are either for God and all that is associated with Him, or you are not! You are either committed to the Cause of Christ, or you are not! I am committed to living, as much as possible, “peacefully” with everyone, however, I draw the line when it violates the eternal and divine relationship with my Savior. We, as believers, must make God, and His Ways, our ways and we must present ourselves as growing and forgiven witnesses of His Great Love and we must not be entangles in the issues of the world that tatter and destroy our witness! We must be what He expects us to be! 1 Corinthians 14:8 tells us, clearly, “For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?” Is your “Trumpet” playing an uncertain sound? Are you living with one foot in the world and one in the presence of God? Remember---“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways!” The world will be offended by your commitment, your lifestyle, and your witness! Please take inventory of your life and determine who you will serve and how you will live! Matthew 5:10-14 tells us “How’ and Why’s” of serving Him… “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Be Real, Be Consistent, Be HIS Light in this Dark and Evil world…Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!