" QUARREL(ING) "

Good Morning All,

It's our time together again doesn't time fly, the
weeks and months are passing quickly. Are you waiting
and in anticipation of the return of the Lord Jesus
Christ? This weeks message is entitled " Quarrel (ing),
now take note as to what the Word Of God has to share
on the subject.

" Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
So drop the matter before a dispute breaks out "
(Prov. 17:14).

Christians often bicker while Satan is at work all
around them. Jealousy, Rivalries, Arguments, and
Strife among the Body Of Christ can be destructive
in these ways (1) They destroy Goodwill, Trust, and
Unity. The foundations of good human relations.
(2) They impede progress towards vital goals.
(3) They make us self- indulgent rather than
love-centered. Jesus appreciated just how destructive
arguments among the Body Of Christ could be.
Remember, in his final prayer before he was betrayed
and arrested, Jesus asked God that his followers be
" ONE " (John 17:21).

Belief in Jesus Christ should unite those who trust
him. Stop arguing with other Christians or complaining
about people and conditions within the church and let
the world see Christ. It's notably difficult to be silent
when others tear us down because we want to protect
or reputations. We find it difficult to do nothing while
they assault something so precious to us. Take note,
we don't have to lash back in revenge nor do we need
to justify our position; we must remember that Jesus
Never Fails, and that we can trust God to protect our
reputation. Jesus kept his cool before those who
were his accusers; Jesus knew what his fate was
to be, so he left case in God's hands. Now
wouldn't you say that is a good place to leave our
case too!

Last Point: Have you ever tried to argue with another
while speaking under your breath? I believe that it is equally
hard to agree with someone who is persistent in answering
gently. Now, on the other hand, a rising voice and harsh
words almost always trigger an angry response. To turn
away wrath an to choose peace, embrace gentle words.

I believe that Satan is thrilled when we in the Body Of Christ
quarrel. I picture him sitting down and clasping his hands behind
his head, and saying I got another one.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" HOW'S YOUR ATTITUDE '

Good Morning To You,

How are you feeling today, please don't allow the
circumstances of life to dictate just how loving you
are to another. " Attitude ", do you have a good attitude
or one not so good? " Attitude " is defined in this way:
A mental position or feeling with regard to a fact or state.

One might just say my way of thinking, or someone
may ask for your stance on a subject. Independence and
self-reliance are positive traits, but only within the
framework of God's standards. Have you ever had bad
feelings towards someone who has helped or rescued
you? We sometimes strike out at blameless people
who get in our way because we are embarrassed or our
pride is hurt. Lashing out at others can be a sign that
something is wrong with us. Don't allow your own hurt
pride to lead you to hurt others.

Don't disobey God by following your own desires
instead of doing what God wants. There was a time when
attitudes were: " EVERY MAN DID JUST WHAT WAS
RIGHT IN HIS OWN EYES ". Now, remarkably this is
similar to today's prevailing attitudes. We all must live by
Godly standards. The Father has not left our conduct and
opinions to you and me, He points us in the right direction.
We can avoid conforming to society's low standards by
taking God's commands seriously and applying them to our
lives.

Has someone in your family or someone that thinks
highly of you attempted to assist you but only ended up
embarrassing you? When facing a tough decision, don't
let the negatives cause you to loose sight of the positives.
Weigh both sides carefully. Don't let potential difficulties
blind you to God's power to help and his promise to guide
us through all situations.

Last Point: If you are often dissatisfied, skeptical,
complaining, or bitter, beware! These attitudes lead to
rebellion and separation from God. Any choice to side
against God is a step in the direction of letting go of him
completely and making your own way through life.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" JUSTICE "

Happy Days to you and yours, I sincerely wish you
the very best that the Lord Jesus Christ has to offer.
This weeks message is all about Justice, so settle in
and let's see what the Lord has for us.

Justice is Fairness, Righteousness and the act of
rendering and enforcing a fair verdict whether of
condemnation or reward. It is one of the attributes
of God, who gives abundant mercy but never does so
at the expense of Justice.

Our God is merciful to sinners, and all of us should
be mighty thankful for His kindness. God does not take
pleasure in punishing us, as he is a just God. Know
that he is both just and merciful. I for one am grateful
that God's mercy extends to us. Are you guilty of wanting
God to show mercy to you and justice to everyone else.
Think about it, if God metered out justice to us, exactly
what we deserved, we would not be able to stand before
him. Often we cry out for justice when we feel abused
and unfairly treated.

God " Tries the hearts and minds. " Nothing is hidden
from God - this can be either terrifying or comforting.
Our thoughts are an open book to him. God in his wisdom
as well as his kindness forgives us instead of giving us what
we deserve. How blessed we are that God gives us grace and
mercy rather than only justice. Think what would happen if
God gave you what you really deserve. Maybe it's time to
plead for his mercy.

God is just as thorough in his mercy as he is severe in
his judgment. God's complete and principled fulfillment is
revealed by his hatred of all sin, and this leads to judgment.
God will establish his justice and destroy all evil. Justice is
so very important in the Word of God because (1) Justice is
part of God's nature; it is the way he runs the universe.
(2) It is a natural desire in every person. Even as sinners, we
all want justice for ourselves. (3) When government and
church leaders are unjust, the poor and powerless suffer.
Thus they are hindered from worshipping God. (4) God
holds the poor in high regard. They are the ones most
likely to turn to him for help and comfort, injustice, then
attacks God's children. When we do nothing to help the
oppressed we are in fact joining with the oppressor.
Because we follow a just God, we must uphold justice.

Until Next Time...

Jim

" MY DESIRE "

Top Of The Morning To You,

Well here we are again another week has come
and gone, and Lord Willing all is well with you and
those you care much about. This week we will be
discussing " Desire " so strap in and let's see what
we can uncover in the next few moments.

" Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will
give you the desires of your heart " (Psalm 37:4).


What's your heart's desire? Is it for Financial or
Material gain, or something else? My greatest treasure
in life besides my family is knowing the Lord Jesus
Christ as my Personal Savior. I believe that we are
late in the fourth quarter before the Lord Jesus Christ
returns. Now, wives the Word Of God tells you " Yet
your desire will be for your husband " (Gen.3:16).
What does this scripture mean to you, our desires can
travel many directions, so we must stay grounded in the
Word of God. I'm of the mind that we must always do
our homework before acting on our desires. In today's
world we truly must be mindful of the decisions we make.

To desire is to long or hope for;
A sincere desire to please God will result in an alignment
of your desires with the Father's. When we become
Christians we should become passionate about the things
that God loves and we should detest what God detests.
Listen, if you love the Lord, you will hate evil. Learn to
love God's ways and despise evil in all of it's ugly forms,
not only the apparent sins but also the socially acceptable
ones.

Left unchecked, wrong desires will result in wrong actions
and will eventually turn people away from God.

Until Next Time...

Jim