Everyday Angels

Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not there! - Anon

Biblically, she was only known as the 'servant' girl of Naaman's wife. Hmm!

We often think of angels as those vessels of God who appear out of nowhere at the right moment to assist us when in need and then suddenly, they're gone. We don't get a name or much information about them, just that they appeared, helped, and disappeared. Now it's true this happens often, but let's not overlook the angels we get to see in everyday life. The meaning of angel is 'messenger of God', one who gives God's tidings. And if that is the case, we are all visited quite often, more so than we know. Those who drop by unexpectedly with a bag of groceries or offer to run an errand or two for us in our time of sickness, infirmity, or sorrow. Those who greet us with a 'knowing' smile in our time of struggle to encourage us. In essence, anyone who communicates God's love to us in our time of need is an angel. Yes, they are all around, so look for them and praise God for His goodness.

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways...." - Psalm 91:11

Trust in the Unseen

Just because YOU can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there. - Anon

Blind Bartimaeus couldn't actually see Jesus passing, but he knew HEALING was there for the asking. WOW!

We've all done it, and often. Searching for something that was right in front of us, so close in fact, that had it been a snake it would have had us. And when we see it, we're dumbfounded; wondering how or why we missed it to begin with. Could you then imagine how our God feels. He's always there, watching, waiting, offering Himself, but so often we miss seeing or hearing Him, because we've made up in our heart and mind how He should appear. God has said "I will never leave or forsake you" so maybe we should just take Him at His word and trust that if we want Him, He'll stay with us all the day.

Until tomorrow.....

Pastor Botts

"The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.......but the Lord was not in the wind.....but the Lord was not in the earthquake.... but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper......Then a voice said to him.....What are YOU doing here, Elijah?'" - II Kings 19:11-13

The Meter's Running

Just because you can’t see God doesn’t mean He isn’t near. – Anon

The angel of the Lord stood right in front of Balaam, yet only the donkey saw him. Hmm!

Gas, water, electric – meters. Every house or apartment has them, and they report how much we use. Now the regulators are not there, but the meter runs everyday or every time you use the services. The regulators don’t see you use it, they don’t see how you use it (good, bad, illegal, etc .), and they don’t see what you use it on. But at the appointed time they send you a bill. We may get angry when it comes and dispute the amount, but we pay it because we don’t like the consequences of being without. God too, has a meter – our heart or conscience – and there will come a time when the ‘bill’ is due. The question that must be answered is will it show we had a heart for and after Him or for other things. Here’s hoping we know for sure where we stand.

Until tomorrow.....

Pastor Botts

“….And do this, understanding the present time….because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” – Romans 13:11