A word for the tough time we're all enduring today -- TRUST. Psalm 20:7 says; "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." For to long now people within our society have trusted in themselves, government, and Wall Street. The election in a few weeks in my mind is a barometer of who people in our country will place their trust in. You know as I do, that the Bible is clear to where we are to place our trust. Psalm 33:12 says; "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD...". As America (and the world) falls from their pride and self-sufficiency, this creates an awesome platform for churches to lovingly guide people to direct their lives to the only One whom they can trust the most -- God. A good quality every church planter should have is knowing how to address the issues that are permeating the culture. Learn to seize opportunities like we are facing in our culture today. Let it be that edge to speak into the lives of people who are seeing their own worldly foundations slipping away. As I watched TV last night I was amazed to see that both presidential candidates were being challenged by "angry people" over the state of affairs that are country currently finds itself in. They are demanding answers to fix the dilemma that has rocked their world. We are now living in an era of mistrust or distrust. Pastors and church planters cannot fix bank accounts or 401K's, but we can help fix the moral and spiritual dilemma within our country by sharing the message of Jesus Christ. When it comes down to it, that is what this is really all about; moral and spiritual decay. When it comes to what we need to do in such a time as this, it's to share the reliable message of real prosperity; TRUST in GOD! My prayer for you and other preachers throughout the land is that you will herald the cry from our Creator; "TRUST in the Lord with all your heart, and don't rely on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right path (Prov. 3:5-6)."
10.10.2008
Trust
A word for the tough time we're all enduring today -- TRUST. Psalm 20:7 says; "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." For to long now people within our society have trusted in themselves, government, and Wall Street. The election in a few weeks in my mind is a barometer of who people in our country will place their trust in. You know as I do, that the Bible is clear to where we are to place our trust. Psalm 33:12 says; "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD...". As America (and the world) falls from their pride and self-sufficiency, this creates an awesome platform for churches to lovingly guide people to direct their lives to the only One whom they can trust the most -- God. A good quality every church planter should have is knowing how to address the issues that are permeating the culture. Learn to seize opportunities like we are facing in our culture today. Let it be that edge to speak into the lives of people who are seeing their own worldly foundations slipping away. As I watched TV last night I was amazed to see that both presidential candidates were being challenged by "angry people" over the state of affairs that are country currently finds itself in. They are demanding answers to fix the dilemma that has rocked their world. We are now living in an era of mistrust or distrust. Pastors and church planters cannot fix bank accounts or 401K's, but we can help fix the moral and spiritual dilemma within our country by sharing the message of Jesus Christ. When it comes down to it, that is what this is really all about; moral and spiritual decay. When it comes to what we need to do in such a time as this, it's to share the reliable message of real prosperity; TRUST in GOD! My prayer for you and other preachers throughout the land is that you will herald the cry from our Creator; "TRUST in the Lord with all your heart, and don't rely on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right path (Prov. 3:5-6)."
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