December 5 “PRAY” Mark 1:35
**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHOIR will be performing our CHRISTMAS CANTATA on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024, during the 11:00 Worship Hour. You are invited to attend and CELEBRATE THE REASON for the SEASON! Ya’ll Come and CELEBRATE with us … **
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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.” (Mark 1:35)
My earliest memories of my dear mother always included her lessons on how to pray! When I look back, it was apparent that Prayer was an important part of our daily lives. Over 6 decades have passed by, and I am still Praying Daily! Rising early, before the sun comes up, and spending time with my Savior, in communication and meditation, is a part of who I am! The best part of the day, for me, is the time spent with my Lord, early in the morning, and this time is when I pour out my heart for the needs of others, the salvation of those that I know are lost, and the petition for those who are suffering under the burden of illnesses and disease! This quiet time together with my Lord, is the time that the Holy Spirit Directs Me, Empowers Me, Consoles Me, and Provides the Vision and Clarity for another day serving our God! Based upon observation and the actions of others, I can only conclude that Consistent Prayer is not a part of their lives and thoughts! We Must be People of Prayer! In this Hustle Bustle Hectic Pace of Living in the 21st Century, we need to, as Psalm 46:10 instructs, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Try this for one week! Rise early, read the Holy Scriptures, then spend some time in Prayer, Petitions, and Praise to our Heavenly Father, and at the end of the week, I am convinced that you will be doing this until God calls you home! For the Christian, Prayer, Consistent Prayer, IS NOT AN OPTION, if we intend to be a Growing and Empowered Believer! During this Christmas Season, do yourself a favor and learn to Pray! For me, God Ordained it, Mama taught it, and I am DOING it! How about you? Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
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P.S. Satan is active and attempting to cause great harm to the Church and to the lives of individuals that are committed to serving Jesus. Sadly, Satan is using individuals that are well meaning, yet are not, from my assessment, recognizing the manipulation by the Evil One, to cause harm and unrest and chaos among the Body of Christ! This is a notice to Satan and those that are being used by him to cause discord and strife, you are being targeted with prayer and God’s Protective Intervention! NOT TODAY SATAN, NOT TODAY! Please be careful! Make sure that your motivations are edifying to Christ and that your actions and words are supporting the Cause of Christ, not tearing people down!