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Dr. Barclay-Something to Think About. The importance and lasting effects of the choices we make here on Earth.
As Christians we need to change our hearts from time to time. Always keeping ourselves in check. Keeping our hearts in circumspect.
Many times people will be taught the right way, yet often go back to their sin and have to repent and start on the right road all over again.
Deuteronomy 11:1-32
The children of Israel made choices sometimes to follow God and sometimes to serve idols follow after falsehoods.
In verse 16, God clearly warned the people not to stray from serving Jehovah, lest they be deceived into follow after idols and false gods.
In verses 26 to 28 the people are advised , that they have a choice to serve God wholeheartedly and live under his provision and blessing. Or if not, a curse will be upon them and they will be removed from the protection of God.
An Example where we see God's reward for faithfulness is in the book of Ruth.
Elimelech the husband of Naomi died and her two daughter's in law made choices. Both Ruth and Orpah husbands died and thus they were both widows. One daugther in law Orpah went back to her own people in Moab. The other stayed with her mother in law Naomi and they went to Bethlehem .
Ruth 1:16 Ruth did not leave her elder mother in law alone, she stayed with her and respected her. Ruth worked in the barley fields . She was a loyal, steadfast hard worker. Ruth obeyed her mother in law Naomi and followed her instructions -Ruth 3:3-10
God Blessed Ruth with a husband named Boaz, who became her Kinsmen Redeemer.
Ruth 4:7-12
Boaz is a foreshadow of Jesus. Boaz like the Lord oversaw everything that was going on. He took Ruth under his wing and provided a home , shelter, refuge and protection. Jesus bought back our soul with his death on Calvary. We are redeemed, with a secure home in Heaven and not lost to Hell.
If we remain faithful to God and obey his word, we will enjoy life in Heaven. If not we will face the consequences of sin and be separated from God for all eternity.
All throughout the Bible God shows us where the choices we make will result in where we spend eternity.
Pastor Caroline spoke on the Joy of the Lord
The dictionary tells us that Joy is something that makes you happy and gives you pleasure. Yet Paul reminds the Philippians their life is a gift from God. Philippians 4:4-5
The world will tell us that Joy is all about pleasing yourselves, making ourselves happy. Yet the old Sunday School adage is forever true Joy is, Jesus - Others - You.
Paul was in Jail when he wrote the Philippians this letter, he could have been sad and depressed, but he had the Joy of the Lord. God wants us to live in his presence and to fellowship with him daily. Do not focus on the negative things . Good times are just within our grasp if we wait.
Psalm 37:4
When our heart is open to God we will not be concerned with the things of this world.
Psalm 3:5
Prayer should be the first thing we start the day with. We should always pray for others first, ourselves last. Prayer will help us to start the day off with a good attitude. For each new day God has a purpose and a plan , we are never out of God's sight.
True Joy comes from the happiness we will have when serving others.
1 Thessalonians 5 :16-18
We are to pray, rejoice and give thanks continuously
When we meet Father God in Heaven our joy will be complete.
We had a very good service with many in attendance. Communion was observed and the old hymn I Surrender was sung.
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