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Matthew 4: 1-4

4/5/2020

 
Is the Word of God Essential?
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"Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.  And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.  And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.  But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
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  It is very clear that the United States of America is suffering through an hour of temptation. A few questions that might be popping into our thinking process...

  • Will I have a job?
  • Will there be enough food for my family?
  • Will I be able to see my family and friends?
  • How long must I suffer?
  In answering these questions, let us recall the words of the Lord Jesus Christ.  "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
  Every Christian will survive this hour of temptation through the Word of God.  We do not know the day of our death, but we do know that the Word of God is able to feed our hungry soul.
  Every lost soul dying of the Coronavirus needs more than a ventilator.  He or she is desperate for eternal life.  John 3:14-15 states, "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." 
  Two areas that believers must be conscious of during this time--
  1. We must be spiritually minded. Romans 8:6 "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."  Our Saviour shall be revealed in us, and our suffering does not compare to our heavenly home with Jesus. 
  2. We must have patience.  Romans 8:25 "But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."  Jesus spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.  His resurrected body is evidence of patience.  That same patience is currently available in us through the Holy Spirit of God. 
  In conclusion, the Lord is able to comfort our hearts through daily feasting on the Word of God.  Yes, I believe the Word of God is essential.

Psalms 121:2

3/29/2020

 
My help cometh from the Lord,
​which made heaven and earth.
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     This is an unpleasant time for families, businesses, churches and governments.  Let us remember where our help truly comes from--the Lord! We are compelled as a church family to come together with prayer for everyone hurting during this Coronavirus outbreak.
        We have Biblical examples of suffering with a purpose:
  • Daniel--was placed into a den of lions in Daniel 6.  God protected Daniel, God was glorified, and Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
  • Jesus Christ--was placed on the cross with the purpose of saving the souls of mankind
  • the Apostle Paul--was imprisoned at Rome, but along the prison journey, he was able to preach the Lord Jesus Christ...many believing.  He is now known potentially as the second greatest missionary behind our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We must remember that mayors, governors, and presidents are making decisions concerning unprecedented events.  If any think that churches are being unjustly judged, please remember these thoughts:
​     City, State and National budgets are being affected in astronomical ways due to all of the "Shelter in Place" requirements.  These government officials are elected, and generally paid a salary (unless refusing such compensation). It would be unwise for them to place any undue burdens on those who pay their salaries and are responsible for voting them into office.  Romans 13 teaches us to be subject unto the higher powers.  II Corinthians 5 also teaches us that government officials must appear before the judgment seat of Christ. Unbelieving government officials will appear before the Great White Throne judgment. 
     What is our response? 
  • ​Faith--the Lord Jesus Christ died, was buried, rose again and has ascended to the Father through the operation of faith.  We need faith for daily living.
  • ​Wisdom--the Lord promises wisdom to those that ask.  We need wisdom in our response to those around us.
  • Mercy--"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life..." Our purpose should always be that the souls of men would find mercy through the blood of Jesus Christ.  
​     In conclusion...may you find grace, peace and mercy during this Lord's day, March 29th, 2020.

    by Pastor Tim Stevens

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