Weekend Review

This week finds me in White Bluff, TN (near Dickson) at the Crossroads church. Pastor Gary and Janice Riley and the congregation offered me a warm welcome into the fellowship of this local body. The presence of the Lord could be sensed and felt by one and all as we gathered yesterday to worship our Great and Mighty God. It is always such a blessing to gather with the family of God and offer our praise and worship to God. Remember no one can offer your praise and worship; it is up to each one of us to let God know our sincere appreciation for His goodness and kindness. I never want to fail to offer God adoration; He is worthy of my praise. I want to spend my life offering sincere, heartfelt praise to God. Yesterday's service was a reminder of the mission statement of Christ. Christ came looking for those individuals who needed a Savior. I am glad that I chose to accept His invitation to eternal life. My life was completely rearranged and transformed when I submitted my life to Christ. The Spirit spoke to people and to the needs that they are facing in the services on Sunday. Several "tarried" in the presence of God after the Sunday evening service. The ministering presence of the Spirit was present as people surrendered their needs to God. Is not God calling us back to the simplicity of the Gospel? We must recognize that God has a purpose for the "church." The church is to be a light that speaks to the darkness of this world. This world is in chaos; who will step forward and fill the void that we are facing? Satan is doing everything in his power to fill the void in the lives of people. Will the church choose to remain on the sideline observing the destruction that is taking place or will we engage this culture with the life-changing and life-altering presence of God? God's Grace and Love still speaks freedom to those who are imprisoned in sin and bondage. God's Grace and Love still speaks healing to the hurting and discouraged. God's Grace and Love still speaks strength to the weak and lonely. This is the hour for the people of God to "shine" with the presence of God at work among us. Will you choose to join the battle or will you remain on the sideline as an observer? Remember satan is not an observer; he is constantly at work spreading his lies and deceit. Today in Jesus' name we will rebuke and resist the strategies of hell and believe that God is our VICTORY!