Witnesses For God

God himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should we? – Sparks

Peter judged all Gentiles to be inferior and beneath him. God put him in a situation with Cornelius that changed his ‘vision.’ WOW!

Truth be told we are all often quick to play judge, jury, and executioner; and pass final judgment on those we see and meet as if we have the actual keys to heaven and hell. And we do it with little rhyme or reason (looks, impressions, etc.). But God calls us to be witnesses for him, not lawyers OR judges, but witnesses. And like our Supreme Creator we should hold out hope for all mankind to be redeemed. Regardless of where they stand, God wants to use us to make a difference in their lives today, for tomorrow their change just may come. We should remember that whatever ‘measure’ we use will be used on us.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many….” – Hebrews 9:27-28

God's Rhythmic Dance

Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain...... - song refrain

David was 'anointed' king long before he became king, but he steadily walked with God along the way. Amen!

To truly understand and feel the rhythm and cadence of the creation story is to know and appreciate God's love for us and His faithfulness to us. He took His time to build the galaxies and heavens, perfectly align our planetary system, build the needed infrastructures on the earth, all BEFORE He created all the living beings (animals, fish, fowl, Man) to inhabit them. Maybe, just maybe He needs to do the same in your life right now to move it forward. It may be taking a while for you to heal, advance, see progress, etc. (a day with the Lord is as a 1,000 years) but trust He IS at His work. If we take a moment to look back, we'll see just how faithful He has been. It's His nature. Just continue to dance to the rhythm and pace He sets and know that He will bring you through this as well to His glory and praise.

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"...the revelation awaits an appointed time....though it linger, wait for it. It will certainly come and will not delay." - Habakkuk 2:3

Patience Required

Everything comes at the proper time to him who knows how to wait. – Anon

When God finally freed the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, not a one of them asked Him ‘what took so long!’ – Hmm!

Though our average life span of 60-70 years may seem short, in the calendar of God it is long enough to accomplish every good and perfect work He has ordained for us, in the way He has purposed it for us, at the time He has established for us. Our attempts to speed life and its processes along so we may ‘enjoy’ life to the fullest only frustrates us, for the only true way to enjoy life in the fullest is through the action and activities of God, and He’s never been in a hurry. Patience is built upon a bedrock of trust, and because God transcends time as we know it, we must learn to faithfully trust Him in all things – hence patience is required.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“…..the revelation awaits an appointed time…and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” – Habakkuk 2:3