In Genesis 2, we see in the creation of man, that God said in verse 18, that the Lord said, “It is not good for man to be alone” By creating woman and brining her to the man, God established the importance or relationships, and the establishment of the family. This is a significant statement, especially when we remember that sin had not yet entered the world. Since, that was a true statement before sin, how much more is relationships needed now that sin has entered the world. During His incarnation, Jesus, recognized that because of sin, family and relationships will be hindered by the barriers of relationship with God. As a result, God established the church to be the family unit, to provide relationships in a sin cursed world. The enablement of that relationship was established by the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. We must remember that church is not an event, it is a organism provided to the believer for hope and help in this sin cursed environment. One of the reasons for the church, is to provide the accountability we need to live a life that is honoring and pleasing to the Lord. The … READ MORE

Well we have entered into a new year, and we are finding that 2021 is starting the way 2020 ended. How are we to respond to all the news that we have before us? Allow me to make a few suggestions.

1. We must trust God in ALL situations. Our careers and destinies are in God’s hands, no one can harm us or jeopardize our future apart from the sovereign will of God. This is not a fatalism, but a confidence given to us through the Word of God. Our future is in Good hands as we trust God with it. (Jeremiah 29:11)

2. We should look to God in prayer in all situations as we deal with the circumstances that are around us. We do not know how God will answer our prayers, or if He will move in the hearts of other individuals, but it is enough to know that our destiny is in His hands, not those of other people. (James 1:5)

3. As we put our confidence in the Sovereign will of God, it will keep us from becoming resentful or bitter when we are treated unjustly or maliciously by others. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Bitterness usually … READ MORE

Hunting is an interesting opportunity to learn about God. When I go hunting I must do my homework. I need to scout out where the deer are moving, I need to practice my shooting, and make sure that my guns are sighted in properly. I need to prepare my stand and then do the work of getting up, getting my equipment ready for the hunt and then get out on the stand. I must then wait for the deer to come to me.

How does all this teach me about God? Well, I can do all the work I want, but it is the Lord who moves the deer into the area that I am hunting, while I am there. It is the Lord that takes all the preparation that I have done and makes my shot accurate. It is the Lord who provides the liberty to harvest one of His creatures for food for my table. No Hunting can be successful unless the Lord provides.

What spiritual lesson can we learn from this? Each of us has the responsibility to prepare ourselves for the potential circumstances that may come into our lives. We must sharpen our aim, by studying … READ MORE