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Greetings,

God has called His Church to a ministry of reconciliation. If there was ever a time when that is needed, it is now. The world’s solutions seem to always divide people in some way. They tend toward separation.

In our fractured world, people have become so polarized, they will hardly speak to someone who doesn’t think like they do. Because so many people are divided over things like religion, social issues and politics, the Church must remember that it is our responsibility to unite and heal those fractures. God’s solutions are unlike the world’s. They always unite and heal. We have been called to a ministry of recoonciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV) – “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.”

Jesus showed us the correct example when He bridged the uncrossable chasm to reconcile God and man. We too, are called to reconcile the unsaved to God and even believers with each other. What does that mean? It means that just like Christ took the first step and reached down to us when we could not reach up to Him, we must seek to unite the divisions among mankind by taking the first step in healing. We must not look at those who are different from us as “the problem.” Instead of waiting for them to approach us, we must follow Christ’s example of action and take the first step!

How did Jesus unite and make us one? By loving us even when we were unlovable! “Greater love has no man than this…!” He has called us to love everyone; not just those who are like us.

Dear God, help us to love one another as You have loved us. I want You to love others through me and through my actions. Help me not to harbor in my heart the divisive attitude of blaming others and thinking they are the enemy. Cause me to see others as You see them.

Today, I’m worshiping with the Binions and “Come and Tear Down the Walls.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

Problems can seem overwhelming. Sometimes we don’t know what to do. When that happens we must stand in faith! What the Bible calls “evil days” will come to everyone. They did to Jesus. In this broken world, life can weigh heavily upon us. It might even seem like there is no way to escape from our challenging dilemma. That’s when we must plant both our feet firmly on the ground and say, “God, I’m still going to trust You!”

Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV) – “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”

Dear Jesus, would You give me grace this day to stand in faith, to stand in love, and to stand in forgiveness! Sometimes it’s difficult to keep believing. My emotions can get in the way. My own will hinders me, but I want to stand for You. You took a stand for me and gave Your all. I want to do the same for You. I love You, my Lord.

Today, I’m worshiping with Donnie McClurkin and “Stand.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

Because of His great love for His people, God continually watches over us.

Psalm 33:18-19 (NKJV) – “Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, [19] to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.”

In this verse, the word “fear” means reverential awe. God not only will protect those who are in ‘awe’ of Him, but when we live each day in reverence, we also experience His abundant mercy and grace. Even though the enemy of our souls comes to attack us, God keeps right on shielding and providing for us!

So, don’t be afraid! God will bless and keep us alive in famine. He will always provide for you and your family, no matter how severe the drought may be!

Thank You, Lord, for loving me so much. You are my Provider and my Deliverer. By Your grace I stand and I am delivered from every adversity. I trust You completely and love You more than words can express!

Today, I’m worshiping with All Nations Assembly and “The Isaiah Song.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

Even though Israel had sinned and moved out from under the shield and protection of God’s grace and favor, thus allowing their enemies to attack them, it saddened God’s heart for His people to struggle. He never enjoys seeing us in pain. In fact, any time His people grew tired of suffering and chose to return to Him, God always accepted them back. Aren’t you glad that when we return to Him after we’ve messed up, that God still hears our cry for help too? He truly loves us.

God not only promises to deliver His people when we call upon Him, but He also promises to allow us to once again “possess our possessions.” When Israel returned to God, He promised to restore all they had lost because of their sinful choices and actions. Listen to Obadiah’s message of hope:

Obadiah 1:17 (NKJV) - "But on Mount Zion there shall be deliverance, And there shall be holiness; The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.”

Thank You, Lord, for loving and caring for Your people. You patiently wait for us to return to you when our choices and actions have gotten us into situations that have cost us greatly. When we turn our hearts and faces to You again in devotion, You quickly accept us and restore what the enemy has stolen from us. I thank You for loving us so much!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kurt Carr and “For Every Mountain.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor