WEATHER FARE CHRISTIANS

After some warm winds and sunny weather, I am sitting in my den with the fireplace blazing trying to get warm. I can't believe how quickly the weather changes. March winds and teasing temperatures give way to ice, snow and a chill that goes deep into your bones. As I was thinking about the changing weather, my mind drifted to the reality of how quickly some people can change. Christians sometimes just can't make up their mind whether they want to follow the Lord completely or give way to a complacent lifestyle. That's part of my job, preaching messages that will awaken the spirit and stir the realization that Jesus is soon to return. We must be "waiting, and watching" for we know not when He will come. The Word of God calls for us to be stable, steadfast and always abounding in the love of God. The world is filled with temptations to lure us into a state of mediocrity. We must stir the gifts that are within us to go after God on a continual basis. I want those revival fires to burn within me. I want my passion to push me farther than I have ever been. Though everything around me changes, (and it will) I just want to be consistent in my love and desire for Christ. People are easily turned off with Christians, when we change with the wind. Christian means "Christ like." That means daily! So no matter what the weather does on the outside, make sure your spiritual temperature stays. the same

"DO YOU HAVE A REASON TO CELEBRATE?"

"He stayed on the cross.....for His life was a gift to all humankind." I honestly have a hard time comprehending the love of God at times. Why would God give His Son to die for humanity, even when He knew many would not receive Him? That my friend is why God is God and we are not. His grace and mercy is much more than any of us deserve. Just when the devil thought it was over...Jesus rises up out of that tomb. His life is our eternal life. There has never been, not even now, nor will it ever be another Jesus. He is the ONLY WAY to the Father. Jesus' life was a gift to all those that will receive Him. But, that is the key, we must receive this precious gift. It's more than knowing that Jesus did indeed die for you, but you much embrace Him and accept this awesome redemption from sin.

Mark 15:37,38.

"And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom."

That veil was present in the Holy place to keep us out. Only the high priest could enter once his preparations were complete. But, when Jesus took His last breath, the very moment of His death, torn that veil into allowing you and I to come into the very presence of God. WOW, what more do we need. Listen I'm not belittling your struggles today, but hey friend, there was a price paid for you to walk in victory!! That's shouting ground!!! The approaching season is for us the Christian to commemorate the death, burial and resurrection for our Lord. But for us the Christian we CELEBRATE every day!! You better take hold of what is at your disposal. Don't delay in getting to know this Sovereign Lord. He loves you and wants to have relationship with you RIGHT NOW!! I wish you a powerful, refreshing celebration this Easter. Without HIM THERE IS NO CELEBRATION!!!!!! May I ask you, DO YOU HAVE A REASON TO CELEBRATE??? THINK ABOUT IT.

God Bless.

Dr.Shelia