FYI: BRO. MIKE GIBSON IS BEGINNING THE BIBLE STUDY ON THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY, 1-25) @ 6:30 PM!! YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS TIME OF STUDY.

FYI: I WILL BE MOVING MY FACEBOOK LIVE MESSAGE TO THURSDAY NIGHT (1-26) @ 6:30 PM!! PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO OTHERS WHO MAY NOT RECEIVE THIS WRITTEN MESSAGE!!! I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR TIME TOGETHER!!

FYI: SUNDAY (1-29) WILL BE A WONDERFUL DAY TO GATHER TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE OUR LORD & SAVIOR!! EACH OF US NEEDS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER WITH OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND OFFER OUR CORPORATE WORSHIP!! I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SUNDAY!!! JUST REMEMBER THAT NO ONE CAN OFFER  YOUR PRAISE, ONLY YOU CAN!!!!

Psalm 139:7-10, “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! ⁸ If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. ⁹ If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, ¹⁰ even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.” (NLT)

Would you take time to read this statement that I recently read; these words spoke to my heart to say the least. “Against me earth and hell combine, but on my side is power divine; Jesus is all, and he is mine!” – John Newton

Life is full of ups and downs. So much of what we hold dear can be touched by death, disaster, and decay. But we can be certain of the Lord who gives us strength, to whom we can turn for assurance and power to live victoriously in good times and bad. Take time to read Philippians 4:10-13 with me today. “How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. ¹¹ Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. ¹² I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. ¹³ For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (NLT) The Word of God will reveal the truth concerning the strength that we need if we will take time to read His Word and take time to allow its power to settle deep into our spirit and our heart (The seat of our emotions)!!!

I have learned what others of you have learned and others will learn this lesson as they continue their journey with Christ. I have learned that the PRESENCE OF GOD is irreplaceable in any situation, challenge or trial. Knowing that I have His presence with me provides me the extra strength that I need from time to time. We all face those moments that we feel “ALONE” but according to the Word of God WE ARE NEVER ALONE!!! The presence of God is a promise and He will fulfill His promises to His children. I encourage each of us to remember every day that we can count on the presence of God in our individual lives!!!

Dear God, I confess that my life and the circumstances in which I try to live it are beyond my ability to control. Thank You for being present to comfort, protect, guide, and empower me to face each situation with confidence and assurance. Because You are with me, I know I will have all I need to live victoriously for You until the day I go to share with You in Your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen. (Ron Allen)

WALKING AFTER THE HEART OF GOD,

PASTOR MIKE