This has been one of our most life-changing series to date! This Sunday will be no exception.
Invite and bring as many people with you as you can this Sunday. It will be a powerful day!
In the meantime, be praying for God to do His thing this Sunday at 9:45 and 11:15.
DON”T FORGET :: Sunday night at 7PM there will be a huge 50′s party for all our partners at Sparkles Skating Rink. Pick out your attire and we will see you there!
Genesis 25:8 :: Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life; and he was gathered to his people.
What an incredible statement!
I pray that you and I would trust God by living out the purpose for which we were created. In doing so, this verse could be true of more than just Abraham. It could be true of us.
Genesis 25:32-33 :: “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” 33 But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.
The short explanation is that a hungry and impulsive Esau sold his birthright (double portion of the family inheritance) for a bowl of soup. He was willing to endure long term consequences to satisfy an immediate desire.
From our vantage point it looked like a ridiculous decision. It was, but we are guilty as well.
Sometimes the pressure of the moment distorts our perspective so much that it blinds us to the long term damage our decision will cause. The desire for a quick fix causes us to take an ill-advised shortcut that circumvents God’s plan for our lives.
Let’s learn from Esau’s mistake and avoid that trap.
Short-term pleasure doesn’t nullify long-term consequences. Don’t sell your birthright!
I love me some old school Kirk Franklin! This song was one of my favorites...
You don't have to worry And don't you be afraid Joy comes in the morning Troubles they don't last always
For there's a friend named Jesus Who will wipe your tears away And if your heart is broken Just lift your hands and say I know that I can make it I know that I can stand No matter what may come my way My life is in your hands With Jesus I can take it With Him, I know I can stand No matter what may come my way My life is in your hands So when your tests and trials They seem to get you down And all your friends and loved ones Are nowhere to be found
Remember there's a friend named Jesus Who will wipe your tears away And if your heart is broken Just lift your hands and say
