I heard a story about a young man who was standing on the side of an old country road, holding a sign that read “The End Is Near!” A fancy car came around the curve towards the young man, and he began waving his sign all around, even jumping up and down, trying to get the driver’s attention. The driver slowed, rolled down his window, and screamed at the young man, “Why don’t you leave people like me alone, you religious nut!” Then the driver slammed on the gas and took off like a rocket. A few moments later the young man heard the screeching of tires and a horrible crash. He looked down at his sign and mumbled, “Maybe this should say ‘Bridge Is Out!’ instead…”
How many times do you think God has tried to get our attention, and we just give him a silly look and drive on by only to end up in a place we don’t want to be? Too often, right? We have all had our moments when we’ve ignored the signs, misunderstood the warnings, or have selfishly chosen to speed on down the road of life into harm’s way.
This past week the Supreme Court made a decision that will directly affect every single Christian, church, and Christian organization. They made a decision to basically drive by the warnings that God has posted, not fully understanding His Words revealed to all. Laws were changed to make a select few happy.
Some of you know I used to coach, but I decided to take a year off this past Spring. As a coach, I expect the rules to be set in stone. I understand boundaries. To compete and play without rules equals chaos and harm. There must be clear cut rules and explanations. When another team doesn’t follow the rules or an umpire doesn’t enforce the rules, I get frustrated. Matter of fact I have a friend that righteously gets angry. I don’t blame him. There is a reason for the rule! What we realize is that today, the rules are changing. I don’t know if you noticed but in sports sometimes the rules of the game evolves to benefit a player, or the fans. At the expense of being more entertained, the rules get changed.
God’s rules do not change, or evolve. People may want to be politically correct, or non-offensive, or…but we are not called to change God’s rules to make people feel better about themselves. God’s rules, like His character, do not change. (Numbers 23:19)
I plan to dig into this subject in the month of July, sharing scripture references and exposing the dangers of confusing times in America. Until then, come this Sunday to hear the exciting conclusion to the book of Esther! Fireworks in Susa!
I look forward to seeing you all OUTSIDE this coming Sunday at Homecoming Park Pavilion at 10:00am. Just a reminder, no child-care and remember to bring a chair if you want to sit on something comfortable.
I hope and pray that you have a blessed week! God bless you as you faithfully and prayerfully serve Him.
How many times do you think God has tried to get our attention, and we just give him a silly look and drive on by only to end up in a place we don’t want to be? Too often, right? We have all had our moments when we’ve ignored the signs, misunderstood the warnings, or have selfishly chosen to speed on down the road of life into harm’s way.
This past week the Supreme Court made a decision that will directly affect every single Christian, church, and Christian organization. They made a decision to basically drive by the warnings that God has posted, not fully understanding His Words revealed to all. Laws were changed to make a select few happy.
Some of you know I used to coach, but I decided to take a year off this past Spring. As a coach, I expect the rules to be set in stone. I understand boundaries. To compete and play without rules equals chaos and harm. There must be clear cut rules and explanations. When another team doesn’t follow the rules or an umpire doesn’t enforce the rules, I get frustrated. Matter of fact I have a friend that righteously gets angry. I don’t blame him. There is a reason for the rule! What we realize is that today, the rules are changing. I don’t know if you noticed but in sports sometimes the rules of the game evolves to benefit a player, or the fans. At the expense of being more entertained, the rules get changed.
God’s rules do not change, or evolve. People may want to be politically correct, or non-offensive, or…but we are not called to change God’s rules to make people feel better about themselves. God’s rules, like His character, do not change. (Numbers 23:19)
I plan to dig into this subject in the month of July, sharing scripture references and exposing the dangers of confusing times in America. Until then, come this Sunday to hear the exciting conclusion to the book of Esther! Fireworks in Susa!
I look forward to seeing you all OUTSIDE this coming Sunday at Homecoming Park Pavilion at 10:00am. Just a reminder, no child-care and remember to bring a chair if you want to sit on something comfortable.
I hope and pray that you have a blessed week! God bless you as you faithfully and prayerfully serve Him.
Pastor Rex