August 19 “In CHRIST JESUS” 1 Corinthians 1:30
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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from GOD – and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” (1 Corinthians 1:30)
Several months ago, I was listening to a discussion between three of my pastor friends, and they were talking about the various needs and the lack of the wisdom and effort to change the circumstances. That very same afternoon, I was counseling a couple, and their complaint was that they lacked the necessary tools (skills) to successfully navigate through marriage. Wow! When the pastor’s asked me about my situation and when the young couple were looking to me for my answer, I spoke with His authority, and declared that I have all that I need, in the presence and person of Jesus Christ! He gives all that I require, and He provides all the “wisdom” that I need to successfully deal with every one of life’s challenges! Colossians 2:3 tells us that we have “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,” in our Savior, Jesus Christ! Everything that I need to know, and everything that I need to do, is provided in Jesus! The wisdom of the world is limited and is false knowledge. Satan will attempt to thwart the truth of God’s Holy Word and will attempt to turn us away from the truth of His Son, Jesus! Praise God! We have righteousness, that is His righteousness in us, at the point of our salvation experience! We have sanctification as we continue to grow and mature in His Holy Word and in His Purpose for our lives, as we move to being more and more “Christ-Like!!” Dear friends, through the blood of Jesus, we are freed from the bondage of sin, and we are positioned to serve Him in the Beauty of Holiness! When the pastors asked me about my thoughts, I shared and reminded them of the words of James 1:5-6, that, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” God’s Love, God’s Grace, God’s Redemption, God’s Sanctification, God’s Divine Will for Mankind, is all that we need to live, serve and to bring Honor to His Holy Name! PRAISE GOD! HALLELUJAH, IN JESUS CHRIST, WE HAVE EVERYTHING THAT WE NEED! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS ABSOLUTELY YET TO BE!