How many people have a hard time getting over their past? Isaiah 43: 18-19 - "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing." I am praying for God to do a new thing in my life, and in the life of our church.
When God determines your future, He does not consult your past. We see this throughout the Word of God:
Look at Mary Magdalene - a prostitute. But after she came to Christ, she was one of the last people to leave the Cross. (Matthew 27: 55-61)
Look at Peter - a fisherman with and anger problem. But when he was filled with the Holy Spirit, he preached and thousands came to Christ. (Acts 2: 40-41)
Look at Jacob - his name means deceiver. But God gave him an extreme makeover and changed his name to Israel which means, A prince with God."
Look at Paul - before Christ throwing Christians into jail and even killing followers of Christ. When Paul came to Christ he was mightily used by God to see people come to Christ!
This morning stop dwelling on your past, and let God change your future! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Connecting with you,
Pastor Ron
amen!
ReplyDeletePastor Squibb is praying for a new thing in the life of our church. Soon our church parking lot will get a makeover of new pavement. Let us lay down new pavement in our hearts and gather new believers for Christ. Our church is in the process of replacing sidewalks. Let us make our paths clear and straight and follow His example.
ReplyDeleteLet our new sidewalks be worn down by the footsteps of new believers. Christ has given us the tools and the heart needed to spread the good news and extend the invitation to others in need of His presence in their lives. We are members of one body, called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:12-17
There is a popular mug with a saying on the side that reads: Work with me people! I see that as Christ’s message to us. God Bless!