Sunday, February 1, 2009

February Message from Pastor Bev

Valentine’s Day – the one day we set aside to tell those who are important to us how much we love them, thanking them for doing all they do. We even buy special gifts to honor them.

Do you set aside time to tell Christ how much you love Him and thank Him for all He has done for you? Do you bring him gifts?

Isaiah 45:22 "Look to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.
“The greatest difficulty spiritually, is to concentrate on God and His blessings. Troubles almost always make us look to God, but His blessings tend to divert our attention elsewhere. When you read the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew and Luke, you will find that the basic lesson of this scripture is to narrow all your interest until your mind, heart and body are focused on Jesus Christ.

Many of us have a mental picture of what a Christian should be. As we look at this image in other Christians’ lives, it becomes a hindrance to our focusing on God. It’s only when our difficulties, our trials and our worries about tomorrow all vanish do we look to God. So, Look to God, build your hope on Him no matter how many things seem to be pressing in on you. Be determined to push them aside while Looking To Him. “Look to me…” and receive salvation for it’s yours the minute you look.”
Adapted from: Oswald Chambers ~ My Utmost for His Highest

Our Heavenly Father gives us the greatest Valentine ever. He gives us His Holy Inspired Word, He gives us His time, He gives us Eternal Life. Give back to God – set time aside just for Him – Thank Him – tell Him how much you love Him!!

Happy Valentine’s Day
Pastor Bev

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