A True Reflection of His Glory

Some people are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. – Shakespeare

The great heroes of Hebrews 11 were noteworthy not for what they did per se, but for their faith in God. Hmm!

However you want to define it – GREATNESS – is expected of us. God made us not to be mediocre, but a true reflection of his glory IN ALL THINGS! Though we may often think and feel no one notices us, our Heavenly Father does. No matter what comes our way today, large or small, we must be up to the challenge of being GREAT. Our greatness will not be measured by humanistic thinking but only in the eyes of Him who wants to one day look at us and say “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great.” – Psalm 18:35

HOW Did We Get Here?

When you find yourself in a hole of your own making, it is a good time to examine the quality of the workmanship. – J. Remmerde

After Saul met Christ on the Damascus Road, he had three days in ‘darkness’ to review his life’s journey. Hmm!

It’s a given that life has its ups and downs. But God is not always testing us with trials, nor is Satan always responsible for our ills. Sometimes it’s just our own ingenuity that lands us in a place or situation we’d rather not be. Now the good thing is we serve a God who can bring good out of any situation or circumstance, however; often before He responds He expects us to reflect on where WE went wrong, why WE went wrong, and how WE can prevent it from occurring again. Holding fast to and practicing His Word will keep us from many holes, ditches, and pits that are completely unnecessary in life. So, unless we just like digging maybe it’s time we took a look in the mirror.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” – Lamentations 3:40

A Joyful Life

I do believe we say “He’s an on time God, yes He is….” – song refrain

Can you imagine the Israelites eyes when the Red Sea actually parted? Amen!

We’ve all been there, said that! When things in our life seem to start souring or it seems momentum has shifted against us we cry out “Why is this happening to me, why now?” It’s a tactic of the enemy. To take our focus and attention away from the end goal and focus on the here and now, to wallow in self-pity. But just like any contested sport, when you’re in the ‘middle’ it’s impossible to know how it’s going to turn out. Many games are actually won on the last play. Yes, you want to be victorious, but you must let God write the story and direct the action. He keeps His eyes on the end result – ALWAYS. The victory is great, but it's what we take in while we’re going through it that makes it all worthwhile. A joyful life is the sum total of all of life’s transactions, not just your current status, and when God finishes yours will be an ‘instant classic.’

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part, then I shall know fully; even as I am fully known.” – I Corinthians 13:12