Tiny Pushes

The #World is moved not only by the mighty shoves of #Heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest #Worker. – #HelenKeller  

Not much is said about Andrew’s ministry, but he did bring his brother Peter to Jesus. WOW!  

Ask any inventor, great writer, super-athlete, etc. and each one will tell you their success came because others hidden or not known or recognized by the public sacrificed to help them. So we can see there is much truth to the maxim ‘many hands make light work,’ and none more so than when those hands are working in harmony for truth and righteousness. To each of us God has given a responsibility, not a work title (man does that) but a responsibility to make the best of where He’s placed us, and make it better for us having been there. We need remember that in all we do the effort we give will either inspire or deflate others, and note that God is watching.  

Until tomorrow….  

Pastor Botts  

“…Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel….” – Philippians 1:12

That Personal Touch

To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world. – R. Otto  

When Andrew found Jesus he went and got his brother Peter. That meeting changed Peter’s world. Amen!  

It’s an amazing fact that is often overlooked by most. We read the Acts 2:38-41 account and often come away feeling that's how the world will be won - with a major miracle event, such as the often seen Franklin Graham or Greg Laurie crusades, tent revivals, or feel-good conferences. These things are well and good and have their place, but it still took someone to personally invite the individuals who pack these events. See, in reality souls are won one by one, PERSONALLY. It takes a Christian to make another Christian or introduce them to Christ, and we know the enemy is not doing it. So, that leaves us. Maybe we should ask God to help us be the one to do so today.  
Until tomorrow…..  

Pastor Botts  

“My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth, and someone would bring him back, remember this, whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” – James 5:19-20

Why Not?

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may also start a winning game. - Goethe 

Andrew brought a small boy with 5 barley loaves and 2 small fish to Jesus to feed 5,000. A sensible move – NO! A daring move - you bet! 

In business, an 'entrepreneur' is one who has an idea or dream and is willing to risk everything they have to see it come to pass, realizing there is always a small possibility of failure. It's that type of spirit that should empower our faith and deeds. In truth, often for our faith to work or have value we have to step out on the “ledge of risk.” Not every program or every thing we do for God will work, but we will never know until we try, and the bottom line is that God will never be disappointed with our faithful efforts. 

Until tomorrow….. 

Pastor Botts 

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed…..For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus sake, so that His life may be revealed in our mortal body.” – II Corinthians 4:8-9,11

Doing Our Part

 If you don’t do your part, who will? – C. Swindoll

All Andrew gets noted for was bringing his brother Peter to Christ. But still it was a big role to fill. Hmm! 

In this current socio-economic crazed, overpopulated, and impersonal world, it is easy sometimes to underestimate the significance of one deed, act, or kindness. After all, we often feel someone else more important or capable than our self can do it much better. We must remember though, that we serve a God who has always understood the power of one. Think of all the examples given in His word: Moses, the Good Samaritan, or Esther just to name a few. And God still believes in the power of one. Today is a gift granted to each of us that we might make a difference for His kingdom. And we must keep this in mind, with God excuses don’t count, only results! 

Until Monday….. 

Pastor Botts 

“….And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” – Esther 4:14 

P.S. - It pains me to say this, but due to scheduling conflicts we will have to cancel our monthly Prayer Breakfast this Saturday.