May 8 “Steadfast, Because of His Love” Philippians 4:12-13
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things, I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:12-13)
Every day seems to bring yet another challenge and another “shortage” and another record price hike, on the essentials of our living, and another “shooting,” that triggers the idea of eliminating guns as a solution to evil and lawless thoughts and behaviors. Shortages, general unrest, violence and destruction, and a host of other challenges, have created an atmosphere of dread and despair among so many, including believers! So many have asked me, “What are we to do?” Well, the answer is simple! We are to continue to serve our God, and we are to continue to live for Him, and we are to continue to share His Grace and Good News, and we are to look to God’s provision and power for our living! The Apostle Paul stated clearly that he has experienced “Good times” and “Tough times,” and he was “Good,” either way! He declared that “Christ was all that he needed to be an overcomer!” That is the same recipe for us, right now, today! Yes, there are shortages, there are political and social issues, there are conflicting thoughts and actions, there are individuals that are determined to undermine the American way of life, and our basic human freedoms are being assaulted, every single day, yet we do not have to be discouraged, for our God has promised VICTORY, in and for our living! Remember, IT IS YOUR ATTITUDE, NOT YOUR APTITUDE, THAT WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITIUDE! Listen, I do not understand how we can go from prosperity and plenty, to shortages and record high prices for basic goods and services in the span of 24 months, yet it is what it is and because I am a Child of God, and He has promised that He would sustain me and that He would never leave me, then I am excited that He is in control and that is one less thing that I must be concerned about! We have a choice! We can gripe and moan about the circumstances, or we can be “Overcomers,” and live ABOVE the Circumstances! I choose to be “AN OVERCOMER!” Paul said it best… “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things, I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!