Sitting on Truth

Unused truth becomes as useless as unused muscle. – A.W. Tozer

Paul wrote in Romans of those who knew God and his truth but did not want to live accordingly saying “God gave them up.” Another word would be WORTHLESS!

A popular cartoon show from years ago had a character named ‘Riff Raff.’ He was a villain being pursued by the hero. Riff Raff always carried with him a ‘just in case.’ You never knew what it was, he never used it, and it was burdensome to carry, but nevertheless he kept it with him just in case…. Oftentimes we are like this character when it comes to knowledge of the truth. Most of us know the truth, can often cite chapter and verse, but that is not the issue. The issue is will we live by the truth even when it convicts us or causes us pain or discomfort? In reality we grow in our faith and our love for God when we stand firm in the truth. Truth is not a matter of convenience, it is a discipline of life.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“Do not merely listen to the word, and deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22

Work it!

It’s not the job you work, but how you work the job! – Anon

Paul’s vocation was a tentmaker. Whether he was making them for sale or building one for the Lord (a church) it was all the same to him. Hmm!

Dream Jobs! Everybody seems to have one in mind, which usually includes a tropical locale or no stress or strain; and would let them reach their fullest potential and make a great contribution to society and the world. But often, the dream job we have in mind is not the one God has in mind for us. He knows exactly what he made us for and where we need to be. Whatever the job we have, it is important if it is what God gave us to do. Sometimes it may be a short stint to maybe reach one or two people, other times it may be a long stay to teach us patience or trust. The key is to make any job a work of the heart, not just an exercise of ‘muscle.’

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” – Colossians 3:23