October 26 TRUE PEACE 1 Corinthians 2:9
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
Wow! As I witness the ravages of war, played out on the television screen, every day, I am fully aware of the deep darkness and hatred and centuries-old evil that has overtaken an entire population. When you listen to the politicians, world leaders, supposedly, people in educated positions of influence, speak of “Peace,” yet there is “NO Peace,” and there will not be “Peace,” as long as Hearts are full of Hate, and Cultures are determined to eradicate one another, and centuries old bias and prejudices continue to exist and flourish! Satan has deafened the ears of individuals, and He has continued to fuel the fires of hatred, division, and chaos! Darkness is upon humanity, and we are attempting to navigate in this darkness without a light strong enough and bright enough to cut through the darkness, and we cannot do it on our own! When individuals shout “PEACE,” they are missing the Key Ingredient for True and Everlasting “Peace” to exist, and that is the Grace of Almighty God, through the “Light Producing and Redeeming Power” of our Savior, Jesus Christ! The only way to “Peace,” is the Life-Changing Power of God’s Holy Spirit, that brings “Bright Light” into this dark and blind world! What can change Hate into Love, Misery into Joy, Darkness into Light? The Love of God through Jesus Christ and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit! Satan’s sinful grip, and darkness producing blindness on humanity will be defeated by the Bright Light of God’s Love! God fills our hearts with His unlimited Love that shines brightly into this evil and dark world! When we participate in the life Changing experience of God’s Amazing Grace, then our souls are ignited in the wondrous light of Hope, and the assurance that He will accomplish great and mighty things for we who have claimed His Redeeming Love and Power! This world, regardless of those who would deny, is filled with Darkness, Evil, Depravity and a condition of Hopelessness! Our choice is clear; we can live in the directionless darkness of Sin and Hopelessness, or we can Claim God’s Love, and live in the Brightness of His Grace, the Joy of His Love and Live our lives as a Radiant Light into this Dark and Dismal World! What a wonderful fact of Life, when we are redeemed (Saved) through the Grace of God, our eyes are opened to the evil, our hearts are prepared to walk in the fullness of His Power, and we are ready to be the BRIGHT LIGHT INTO THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD! When God unleashes His GRACE, POWER, LIGHT-PRODUCING LOVE, and His SUSTAINING POWER and GUIDANCE, we will, truly, begin to LIVE! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…. THE BEST IS YET TO BE!