Clothed with New Life

Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, it’s turning over a new life. – Sparks

Paul, a man of means and status (Pharisee), considered his former life “rubbish” compared to a relationship with Jesus. HMMM!  

Sweatshirts. Rainwear. Sweaters, etc. We often wear these outer garments when the weather dictates it. Often however, we wear our “Christianity” the same way, when situations dictate it. But in reality our relationship with Christ must be an inward change of the heart permeating every area of our life, and not areas we want to pick and choose. Remember, if you don’t LIVE IT, you don’t BELIEVE IT!  

Until Monday…..  

Pastor Botts  

“You were taught, with regard to your  former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” – Ephesians 4:22-24

Some Assembly Required

‘Some assembly required’ means the only missing piece is YOUR obedience. - ANON 

God gave the Israelites a land that had all the blessings they needed at their ‘fingertips,’ and they still soon forgot He was God. Hmm! 

We live in a world where everyone wants it easy, and if possible they want it done for them as well. Which is why it’s truly amazing that the majority of people reject Christianity – it’s the easiest religion in the world, if you will; because God does it all for us. God saves us, He purifies us, He provides for us, He heals us, He changes our hearts, He places us in fellowship, and loves us relentlessly. But in truth, Christianity is also the hardest religion there is as well, not because of God, but because of us, for we so refuse to give up being autonomous or independent, often thinking we know better than God. If you’re finding it hard to live the faith maybe you need to ease up on the ‘control’ issue. 

Until Monday…. 

Pastor Botts 

“…I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master……Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” – John 13:16-17

P.S. - Don't forget tomorrow morning we begin at 8AM with prayer time. Then we're going to clean our church and sit down to breakfast afterwards. Hope you can join us!