September 16 HIS Peace John 14:27
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)
Shortly before Jesus left, He spoke these amazing and powerful words to His Disciples! Fully aware that their world was about to be turned bottoms up, and that they would be consumed with fear and anxiety about their future. Jesus encouraged them, even before the tumult of His ascension, to not be afraid and to embrace His Peace and Confidence! Jesus still, today, provides every one of us, the opportunity to abide in His Peace, when we come to Him, in Confession, Repentance, and Claiming His Grace for our Lives! Remember, one of the names for Jesus, found in His Holy Word, is the “Prince of Peace!” Through the struggles, chaos, insanity, difficulties and the challenges of life, He promised, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20)! Praise God! He is constantly with us, and He promised that He would provide His Peace! Simply ask, and He will give His Peace to you! HE PROMISED, I BELIEVE, AND I CONTINUE TO RECEIVE! How about you? Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
PS… (I apologize for breaking my own stated policy, but the climate in our country disturbs me, and I feel the need to express my biased opinion on the subject) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY, OUR LEADERS, AND THE FUTURE LEADERS! Our Priorities are twisted! The life of an unborn baby and the elimination of this life seems to be the most important issue facing our nation (Political Ads prove the Point). Dwindling military staff, inflation rising, the cost-of-living skyrocketing, violence in our cities unchecked, international threats to our homeland, and gross displays of hatred and intolerance, seem to take a backseat to the issue of unrestricted abortion. Political candidates can be completely ignorant of political, business, international affairs, and lack any experience as an executive, or leader, however, if that candidate is for the destruction of unborn babies (often called “Pro-Choice”), at any point in the pregnancy, then they are absolutely qualified for the office! Sad, but True! Over the course of my lifetime, I continue to be amazed at the limited, one-issue driven political rhetoric and the sad truth that America has developed some twisted priorities and motivations! The one and only solution to this evil is the Redeeming and Life-Changing Atonement of the Blood of Jesus! Recognize your sinfulness, Confess your sins, Repent, and Ask Jesus Christ into your Heart to Save Your Soul! (2 Chronicles 7:14)