December 23 “Accepting Change…” 2 Thessalonians 3:5
** TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024, BTC will have a 4:00pm CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE. We will Celebrate Communion, Share the CHRISTMAS STORY, and PRAY TOGETHER! You are welcome to celebrate JESUS with US! **
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5)
One of the most evident activities of our human existence is “Change!” This season is all about “change!” Jesus Christ was born into humble circumstances and changed into the Messiah, the Savior of this world, and people have resisted “change,” His Life Changing Love, for centuries! Amazingly, most of us do not like or accept change! Wonder why it is that we resist this simple thing called “Change?” Well, “Change” can bring a sense of “Fear.” I think that “Change,” so often, takes away our sense of security. In my own experience, I have felt a sense of self-doubt and powerlessness, as I have made changes in my life. As I reflect on the radical changes that have occurred, since March of 2020, and speculate on the changes that are ahead, I feel a sense of uncertainty and recognize that the future is unpredictable. Then, THANK GOD, I remember that God promised that He would direct us, and He would hold us, through the twists and turns of this life. As a Follower of Christ, this Guarantee, this Divine Promise, gives me Hope and Fortified Confidence! Regardless of the crazy situations and all of the erosion of basic “Common Sense,” I, through my Jesus Christ, can “Step Away” from the situations, and take a breath, maintain my focus on the “Real” and the “Truth,” then, with His Leadership and Courage I can move forward on a new path and with a renewed vision. So often, my direction is unclear and there is a sense of trepidation, as I take that first step in a new direction, but, by Faith, I am assured that as I put one foot in front of the other, my path, my direction, will ultimately, be revealed to me! As I claim His Promises and His Provision, as I WALK IN FAITH, God’s Love will continue to direct my steps and energize my walk and strengthen me as I go! Persevere, my Friends! God has great and noble things ahead…However, we MUST “CHANGE,” to accept the “Changes” ahead, Claim His Direction, Exercise Faith in His Promises, and Embrace the “CHANGE,” for without “Change,” we would Still Be Lost!! Thank you, God, for Your Love for us and the VICTORY through Your Son, Jesus! “Change” IS GOING TO HAPPEN! What you do with this “Change,” is absolutely and entirely UP TO YOU!! Embrace the ultimate change that is presented to us, by the birth, life, death, and resurrection of our Savior, JESUS CHRIST! If you do this, it will be a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!