Dear Father in Heaven: I love You very much. Thanks for sending Your Son Jesus to die for our sins, and Jesus, thanks for dying for me. I am so unworthy. Thanks for taking care of Terri and all praise and honor to You, dear Lord. When doctors say there is nothing else they can do, we just lean harder on You. Thanks for being there for and with us each and every minute of our lives. Please be with those on our prayer lists and watching over them. Lord, please help us on this Salvation Wednesday to lead others to You to be saved. Now please help me with the daily message and then to dispatch it. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.
What a beautiful day here at the Southern Location of the North Pole. We were hit pretty hard during the storm last evening, but all is good. A few trees are down, but none hit anything or hurt anything or anybody. GOD IS GOOD. In fact, we did not even lose power, which is a concern as we have five freezers running for the food pantry. (Anyone want to swap electric bills?)
Today is Wednesday, and that means it is Salvation Wednesday on this line and the day we who are saved work a little harder to bring the lost to the feet of Jesus to be saved. Are you saved? If the answer is yes, then are you working for Jesus by talking to others about Salvation? It is easy to do after you have done it a few times. If you need help, please let me know, or contact your pastor at your church. If your pastor does not know what you are talking about, GET A NEW PASTOR AT A NEW CHURCH!!! Let me get to the message.
Salvation Wednesday: July 9, 2014, Encouragement (Day Three)
Acts 9:31 - Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers living in the fear of the Lord. (NIV)
In this scripture "the church" refers to the body of Christ and all the churches of Christian believers, or as I like to put it, followers of Jesus. These folks were strengthened and also ENCOURAGED, and that was done by the great comforter, THE HOLY SPIRIT. I just pray today that all of us know the "Big Three" and how we can be encouraged by them. The Big Three are not Ford, Chrysler and General Motors. The Big Three are not Manny, Moe and Jack. The Big Three are "God The Father, God The Son (Jesus) and The Holy Spirit." Someone please say Amen.
Acts 11:22 - News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 22 When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. (NIV)
I just want to point out in scripture about the "Grace of God" and how it even encouraged people back in those days. Seeing the grace of God working in our lives should encourage us as individuals and really encourage us to share the gospel of Jesus, the Good News and be sharing it with others you meet along the way. It is also really encouraging when we run into other Christians and get to share and encourage each other.
Romans 1:11 - I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong. 12 That is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. (NIV)
Here is a good example of how Christians can e encouraged by sharing each other's faith in Christ. I want to leave you with one last scripture that should encourage you. I want you to look it over really well. For indeed you must be living for Christ.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of THOSE WHO LOVE HIM, who have been called according to His purpose. (NIV)
Now go forth sharing with each other God's Word and all things good, putting away all things bad. As my daughter Danelle will tell you, just spread the good things. Love ya. Please pass on my love.
Pastor Dan
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