How to Handle Disappointment
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? (Joshua 7:10) Sometimes it seems no matter how hard we try, we face disappointment in life. What I find interesting in scripture is it seems God had little patience for those who held on to the feeling. When Samuel mourned for Saul being rejected as King, God instructed him to go anoint a son of Jesse (David) as future King. Both Joshua (Jos 7:10) and Samuel were basically told there is work to do and rather than give in and quit we are to move on and do what has to be done. In each of these cases, they...
Read MoreEffective Determination
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. (1 Cor. 16:13) As we go throughout our lives, we are all going to face situations that require a great amount of determination. The idea of strength in the face of adversity is no stranger to us. This thought has been ever present in American literature and even cinema for years. While we are inspired and entertained by the stories told, they pale in comparison to the charge of the Bible, as it declares for our focus and determination to be doing God’s will. We must always keep present in our minds that we have a focused...
Read MoreLosing Our Way
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal. 6:1 A good friend and mentor of mine used to routinely say to me, in regards to the overall conduct and character of our current society, “Jason, as a people, we’ve lost our way”. This statement was his way of saying we really know better than how we are conducting ourselves. In the Bible, we are often called to repent (Acts 2:38, Luke 13:3,5). This simply means to leave what is wrong and pursue what is right. Sometimes,...
Read MoreEncouragement
Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do. (1 Thess. 5:11) Words simply cannot express how much I personally appreciate the kind encouragement that I have received from everyone. All the kind words are so helpful. Plus, seeing our good attendance and even those who have come forward asking for prayer and one being baptized energizes the congregation. These encouragements give us all commitment to our purpose and keep each of us motivated to do as we should on a daily basis (Heb. 3:13). Everyone needs encouragement. Hebrews 10:25 tells us it is vital to be...
Read MoreNathan Rebukes David
And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. (2 Sam. 12:1) Nathan was sent and so are we (Matt. 28:18-20). We go to all the world and this is accomplished in many ways and by many means, such as personal evangelism, public teaching in gospel meetings, and such and even in our worship as we teach in song and preach the Word. We are carrying such a powerful message. The gospel contains the power to change men’s lives today. Romans 1:16 tells us, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of...
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