December 26 “Just Get Along!” Ephesians 4:26-27
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26-27)
This Christmas, 2025, has been one to remember! Amazingly, and sadly, there have been so many that have been offended by others and the offense led to anger and hurtful words and even acts of violence! The hatred displayed in the attacks on the Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Australia, the shootings at Brown University, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife, and the list goes on! When blatant examples of evil and hatred flare, the pastor becomes the “sounding board” for all these offenses and conflicts, and the question is, “Why?” How are we to overcome and continue to serve when we are challenged by evil and the thoughts that we may be targeted for our faith and our witness for Jesus? Anti-Christian, Antisemitism, Hate Filled words and actions are becoming the norm versus the exception and Satan is ready, willing, and able to use every offense, every issue, every challenge, every “anger producing” situation to alter, thwart and to complicate our witness for God! Passion, dedication, ownership, commitment are amazing traits for the determined believer as we serve our God, however, we must never lose sight of the Reason for our Service, and we should recognize that HIS Name MUST be Edified in ALL that We DO! The past 3 weeks have presented some unique challenges, yet, at the same time, amazing opportunities! Jesus Christ came with the mission of bringing “Peace” to the Soul, and to Provide the Means to achieve Salvation, so, please live like you understand this fact, and continue to serve and NEVER, EVER GIVE A PLACE FOR THE DEVIL TO INTERVENE IN YOUR LIFE OR THE LIVES OF YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FELLOW BELIEVERS! I am so grateful for the passion and commitment of our fellow believers, and I recognize, that from time to time, we will have conflicting methods for our ministry, however, please take a moment and thank God for the opportunity, the strength, and the calling, to serve Him, while “Loving” your fellow servant! Dear Friends and Family, when we are actively engaged in service for our Lord, we ARE going to encounter challenges and disagreements and conflicts of ideas, and even threats to our safety and our wellbeing, however, this is a time to focus on Prayer, asking God, through the Holy Spirit, to Empower us, to Guide us, and to put a “Muzzle” on our Mouths, and to allow us to Proclaim His Grace, and not our own thoughts and ideas! Remember Mark 12:30-31, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Our thoughts, our Methods, our Actions are important, in our witness for Jesus and our exercise thereof! As Mama used to tell me and my buddies, “Ya’ll Get Along with Each Other!” I am so grateful that we have so many service opportunities available that we have differing opinions and challenges, as we serve Him together! Last word… Let Your Actions be a Testimony of His Grace and Just Get Along! I am so blessed, and I enjoy the privilege to be the Shephard of the BTC Flock, and I, genuinely, Love Each One of YOU! Last word… Keep growing, maturing and Concentrating on HIS WILL, not Ours! Stay Strong, Stay Focused … THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
Postscript: Throughout the world, hatred in the form of religion is growing and it appears that America seems to be unaware of the long-range plan of takeover and the demand for assimilation or face death! Amazingly, and so sadly, there are individuals that defend these individuals and are completely unaware that they will be the first to go when these evil motivated individuals achieve their goal of complete takeover of every government across the planet! Wake up AMERICA! Recognize the Grace of God through Jesus Christ is the ONLY WAY to VICTORY! Agree, Disagree, it does not change the FACTS! My heart aches for America, and the path of destruction that we seem to be traveling, and it appears that the more twisted and perverse the ideas, the better that some like it! Please, Believers, concentrate on PRAYING for this NATION, and EACH OTHER!