Encouragement
“It’s not of works,” my friend said to me as we walked out of the Sanctuary going our separate ways. I have had others observe me and how I am always at church. These comments compelled me to write down the reasons and share them with the body. Beloved, I don’t serve out of works. I am not at church most of the day to try to earn my way into heaven. In earthy relationships, we do things for people because we care about them. I care about God and want to give of myself as a living sacrifice to Him. I simply love being at church. I love being around the brethren. I can’t think of anywhere else I would rather be than in the house of the Lord. I love hearing the word (even though I may hear the same thing three to four times). I love hearing worship and I cherish the opportunity to both encourage and pray with the body when they come forward.
Sunday is my favorite day of the week. It is a unique time to minister to the body. The bible says Jesus said, “I came so your joy may be full”. I used to usher because I wanted others to see the joy God has given me so they might see the joy that God so freely gives. Now I serve in the Alter call ministry. It is so awesome to see people wanting more of God in their lives. God has been so gracious to us. Don’t ever be intimidated by prayer. Please come get prayer. God wants you to draw to Him. He wants to wrap His arms around you and give you comfort in your time of need and to be with you when things are going well. He loves it when we continue to be dependent on Him in both sorrow and joy.
Brothers and sisters let us see the greatness of God and what he has done for us. Lets Love God and be a living sacrifice unto Him. After all, we love Him because he first loved us, even while we were yet dead in our transgressions.
Being at the Rock has changed my life. God is at the Rock. Get in a small group! Your life will never be the same!
Thank you,
Gary
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