That Little Push

Sometimes the best helping hand you can get is a good, firm push. – J. Thomas

The light that ‘knocked’ Saul to the ground on the Damascus road, pushed him into a whole new world! Amen.

Though we rarely if ever think about it, all of us got our start in life this way, by our mother’s ‘pushing’ during the birth process. And there we were, in a brand new surrounding; unsure of what just happened and what would happen. But in retrospect that little push was the greatest thing to ever happen to us. God does not ‘push’ us per se, but often He does allow our self created circumstances to help us see the path we must travel. And though we may not like it at the time, the beauty of the journey into the unexpected is that He’s promised to be with us every step of the way. If we’re not happy with who we are or where we’re at all we need do is ask for a good firm push and let God work out the details. That’s what faith is all about.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me." - Psalm 119:133

Hold Press and Push On

Whoever said anybody has a right to give up! – M. W. Edelman

Joseph, Moses, Job, Ruth, Stephen. In spite of their adversity and opposition quitting was not in their nature, but God was. They all won glory for him. Amen!

It is said that the man who is successful is just someone who held on a little longer. The greatest tool of the enemy is discouragement. He knows if discouragement is employed enough in our lives we will often quit or give up, believing the goal is unattainable or not worth the effort. The enemy will see to it that things go wrong, dreams get delayed, education gets off-track, prayer and meditation time is pushed aside, suffering and heartache come, etc. – that’s his job and he does it well – but we’re told to ‘fight’ through it all and keep the faith. God has called us to hold on until the end for He is faithful in His promises. Even if we can’t see the goal with our own eyes, we know it’s there by faith – so we press on. Is it in you?

Until Monday…..

Pastor Botts

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross….Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” – Hebrews 12:2,3

P.S. - Don't forget to bring your Voting Ballots back this Sunday!