11/1/2020

As Christians we know from 2 Timothy 1:7, that we have been given the spirit of power, love and of self discipline. Yet how many have had this spirit to follow God’s encouragements in Hebrews 10 in our actions for one another and with one another? It appears that many are more fearful of state mandates than are inspired to trust God. Fear causing us not to meet as churches for worship and to serve. Power, love and self discipline should be our inspiration to trust God and exercise our constitutional rights to gather and worship as Christ instructs.

Perhaps we are lacking in confidence as we follow Christ to provide, protect and to build us up in His body, the church. It may have been reasonable to follow guidelines put forth by the state to not meet for a few weeks in order to understand and slow the spread of COVID-19. But now many seem to have abandoned the meeting together almost completely.

In a Church vs. Colorado and Governor Federal court case recently (filed in August 2020) , local pastors Bob Enyart (Denver Bible Church) and Joey Rhoads (Community Baptist Church in Brighton), won a victory allowing these Colorado churches to “…no longer be required to wear masks or limit their numbers as required by the governor of Colorado’s COVID-19 mandates.”[1]. It is likely that Governor Polis and the state will appeal this ruling. Nevertheless, now might be the time to stand in confidence and unity with these brothers to defend the ruling and follow through in action.

Hebrews 10:19-25 instructs us to live in confidence, not fear. “Since we have confidence to enter into His body, and since we have a great high priest over the house of God…let us:

• Have confidence to draw near to God (22).

• Have confidence to hold unswervingly to the hope we profess (23).

• Have confidence to consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds (24).

• Have confidence to not give up meeting together (25).

• Have confidence to encourage one another as we see the Day approaching (25).

Let us remember how much inspiration and encouragement we receive from the Lord and one another as we meet together in our congregations as the Head of the Body, Jesus Christ, has instructed us to do.

Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”

Psalm 95:1-7, “Come let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation…For the Lord is the great King above all…for He is our God and we are the sheep of His pasture, the flock under His care.”

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10/13/2020

Looking through an article and the tittle made me ask myself this question about a decision that I just recently made. I don’t know about everybody; however, I am not the only one that questions their next move when it is into unknown territory. Am I doing what is right, or am I trying to promote myself over God?

How do you handle this question would be answered many ways by many people? Some may ask friends what they should do, others may just say forget it and do something else. However, Christians are no different than others except, they ask God and I trust they then listen for God’s answer.

The article is titled 5 Signs Your’re Seeking Your Own Glory And Not God’s. Those five signs if given proper attention will show you some important facts about yourself and how you live your life. I want you to ask yourself these questions while in a state of prayer and listening to hear from God.

1. You’re more concerned with your performance than your impact.
2. You’re bummed when others don’t mention your efforts.
3. You make sure to let people know about the sacrifices you’re making and how committed you are.
4. You have a hidden sense of competition with those around you doing similar ministries.
5. You live in fear of being “found out” as a fake. Your drive to achieve hides a deep insecurity.

C.I. Wilson

If you want to read the article by Paul Worcester, you will find it at:

https://factsandtrends.net/2019/10/21/5-signs-youre-seeking-your-own-glory-and-not-gods/?ecid=PDM225096&bid=1899138170

10/9/2020

While reading my emails I came across one from Facts and Trends that sparked an interest. It is called “8 Theological Terms Everyone in Your Church Should Know” and can be found at:

https://factsandtrends.net/2020/10/06/8-theological-terms-church-leaders-should-be-teaching/?ecid=PDM224921&bid=1869560932

The terms are:

1. Omnipotent
2. Omniscient
3. Omnipresent
4. General Revelation
5. Special Revelation
6. Justification
7. Sanctification
8. Glorification

I have heard of justification and sanctification since childhood. The others I have picked up on over the last fifty something years.

Sanctification was my first term to hear on a regular basis then we got a pastor that talked about the omnipotent power of God. Then as I became an adult and started to get into a more regular, steadfast Bible Study and got deeper in the Word of God I learned about justification and the two revelations. Naturally, I had heard about revelations just not the breakdown of them into two different categories. However, the breakdown does make sense and helps explain some things.

It was almost twenty years ago that I heard the meaning of the second and third term; omniscient and omnipresent. It was in my first “dip” into studying the book of Revelation. When the teacher mentions these two words the whole class got a blank look on their faces. He had to take the time to explain them which helped all of us understand them better.

Therefore, I felt this article would be a good one to spread to you, my reader.

C.I. Wilson

While doing some reseach on the book of Zechariah during my morning time in the Bible I went to one of my favorite Commentaries: Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged. After reading what he said about Zechariah, I wanted to know more about the man. So I went to the Wikkepedia and found this quote that is suppose to be one of his favorites. I have heard it many times. It is interesting that something that we have heard in the last forty years was quoted in the sixteen hundreds.

The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.

As Christians, we are to remember that we are a part of God’s scattered people, not God’s sheltered people. Each trial and temptation is for our benefit to make us stronger in the Lord. As long as we walk close to God and trust in Him, we can overcome everything this world can throw at us. We can have peace and joy in the face of trials because Jesus is with us. Always remember that you are not alone. For “greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.”

Excerpt from the new book by Rev. David D. Wilson coming soon.

A Study on James