Saturday, January 10, 2009

saturday script tease

Studs, I'm not sure how much longer I have on this earth. the Lord tells us that we aren't promised tomorrow, and I feel amazing knowing that when the "end of days" comes i'll be spending my time with Him in Heaven. But, i feel pain knowing that theres a bunch of my friends that will be spending their time in a much different place. The Bible is pretty black and white about sin...what we should do and what we should not do etc.... The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;20idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. GALATIANS 5 19-21 How many times have i said "man, i cant stand that joker.." More times than i'd like to admit. Scripture tells us that when we hate someone we are guilty of murder....ouch. Good thing for me the Christ came and died on the cross for my sins, or otherwise i'd be in bad, bad shape. The wages of sin are death. So, in Gods remarkable grace, He sent the only thing holy enough to heal our sinful earth. He sent Jesus. Jesus IS ENOUGH. He is the light that we find refuge, and there is no other flashlights needed...just Him. That same chapter of Galatians also tells us the kind of fruit that The Holy Spirit produces inside of us...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Thats GALATIANS 5 22-23. Those are pretty tough to follow all the time, but as Christians the Lord has given us a heart that wants to pursue those things...and pursue Christ. On a side note, i have been touched deeply by my bible study that i'm apart of. We are following a book called Winning Gods Way and it is outstanding. Along with the book we are memorizing one or two bible passages a week...doesn't sound like much but its adding up nice. Thanks, e-fellowship for letting me grow in, and with, this group.
waino
ps...everyday people are trying to find a reason to not follow the lord...and...they will be looking directly at us. And, for a lot of people, WE will be the only Bible some people read....
pss...anthonylreyes is interested in becoming a speaking member of this group. and has been challenged to hault playing xbox for 21 days while reading John. any encouragements to him would probably be appreciated.

2 comments:

Jules said...

Jesus is enough, doesn't it seem so clear sometimes but so cloudy the next. He is enough always and forever. I needed to hear this today and it sits well with me right now, only if I could maintain this feeling. Hey John "Wayne"wright, switch days if you're so upset about it jeez.

Robyn-Ann.com said...

"...everyday people are trying to find a reason to not follow the lord...and...they will be looking directly at us."

Ouch and Amen.