God Will Take Care of You

The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. - Anon

When they finally entered the Promised Land the Israelites found it was even more bountiful than God had promised. Amen!

I remember very vividly the house I grew up in. It was spacious and had a nice big yard for us kids (7) to play in. It also had five fruit trees. I think this was one of the selling points to my parents. A way to cut down on the food budget and get us kids to eat fresh fruit. But as I think back over all those years we lived there and enjoyed the fruit, we rarely had to tend the trees. Yeah, we raked up leaves every now and then, but God kept those trees in great condition, producing not only fruit for us kids, neighbors, and friends; but shade, shelter, and resting places for the birds. His sustaining of the tree is just one of many of His simple acts of grace. Just like the Hebrew children God led into the Promised Land I'm sure if we all look over our lives, we too can say He has given us 'prosperity' we didn't really work for. And that is worthy of High Praise!

Until Monday...

Pastor Botts

"....see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." - Malachi 3:10

P.S. - Don't forget our 24-hour fast begins at 10:30am and ends tomorrow after Prayer Breakfast. Remember to seek God's guidance during the fasting time. Hope you can participate.

The Truth Never Changes

Science and religion both agree there was ‘a beginning.’ But it’s only science who keeps changing the story. - Anon

When asked not to teach in the ‘name of Jesus’ anymore, Peter and John somewhat said “it’s the only truth we know.” Amen!

Our world is in a constant state of change – but God is not! Every day we encounter new laws, new morality, new economics, and a slew of other issues. And sometimes, even those we counted on to be strong pillars or unshakeable foundations change their position overnight. But we can take great comfort in the knowledge that our Heavenly Father is the one rock that cannot be shaken. ‘He is the same yesterday, today and forever.’ He will always be faithful and true – ALWAYS! And for us that should be one of the most peaceful and comforting thoughts we can ever have. So if this world and its issues have you worrying about which way to look or turn, just fix your focus on Him who never changes. Life is much easier when you do.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“…..I, the Lord, do not change…” – Malachi 3:6

Consistent God Work

God still does what God has always done. – J. McDonald

God spoke to Moses from a burning bush, Elijah in a whirlwind, and us through His Son Jesus. Hmm!

The fix-it man’s credo is “the right tool for the right job.” Unbeknownst to him however, is the fact that God has been doing it that way working in our lives since creation. He reveals Himself through dreams and visions, He uses our enemies at times to chastise us, He leaves us alone at times to get our attention, and he puts us on our backs sometimes so we remember to look up. The bible tells us God is going to complete the work He began in us, so maybe what you’re faced with now is His way of working it out. If we read His Word enough to know how God works, maybe we will know WHY He’s at work in that way in our life.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“I the Lord do not change…” – Malachi 3:6

The Same

Science and religion both agree there was ‘a beginning.’ But it’s only science who keeps changing the story. - Anon

When asked not to teach in the ‘name of Jesus’ anymore, Peter and John somewhat said “it’s the only truth we know.” Amen!

Our world is in a constant state of change – but God is not! Every day we encounter new laws, new morality, new economics, and a slew of other issues. And sometimes, even those we counted on to be strong pillars or unshakeable foundations change their position overnight. But we can take great comfort in the knowledge that our Heavenly Father is the one rock that cannot be shaken. ‘He is the same yesterday, today and forever.’ He will always be faithful and true – ALWAYS! And for us that should be one of the most peaceful and comforting thoughts we can ever have. So if this world and its issues have you worrying about which way to look or turn, just fix your focus on Him who never changes. Life is much easier when you do.

Until Monday…..

Pastor Botts

“…..I, the Lord, do not change…” – Malachi 3:6

P.S. - Don't forget our annual Business Meeting this Sunday following morning services.