Things I hope to never get over:

• The Wonder of Creation
• The Truth of His Word
• The Fear of the Lord
• The Cross of Christ
• The Empty Tomb
• The Grace of God
• The Mercy of God
• The Hope of His 2nd Coming

Now that Easter is Over

Is “Easter” really ever over? By Easter, we mean the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, not bunnies and eggs. I assert that Easter is not a day, but a life.

 It was a glorious day at GSBC, as well as at Bible-believing churches around the globe. Here, we had two profess Christ as Savior, a wonderful attendance, rejoicing Christians and the palpable atmospheric presence of the Lord.

 Going forward, what are some of the take-aways and the next steps?

 

1.      Realize that every Lord’s day is a celebration of Jesus’ victory over death. That glorious sense of joy and conquest we all felt last week should become our new normal each and every Sunday and throughout the week.  

2.      Because He has risen, we need to live a life of victory, entering in to our Savior’s sufferings and experiencing resurrection power in every aspect of our lives.

3.      Share the life-changing good news of the gospel with others in our sphere. This good news is not meant to be hidden under a basket, but shouted from the mountain tops.

4.      Seek heavenly things, rather than earthly. Love what God loves. Invest fully into His kingdom. Colossians 3:1-2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 

The holiday "Easter" may be over, but let us never get over the Resurrection!

Jesus Shows His Love for Children

 Matthew 18:1-10

This certainly addresses child abuse  (abusers and human trafficker's beware!!) 

Offense: Offending (causing to stumble)

Punishment: Hell! It would be better for them that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 

The Prescription one: If you find yourself tempted to do such things, it's better to cut off your hand or pluck out your eyeball! 

The Prescription two: Don't despise children (disregard) 

An Insight to the Lord's Work

 Proverbs 2:6-8

Pro 2:6  For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 

Pro 2:7  He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 

Pro 2:8  He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 

The Lord:

Giveth - wisdom  (Prov 2:6)

Speaketh - knowledge, understanding (6)

Layeth up - sound wisdom, protection (7)

Keepeth - paths of judgment (8)

Preserveth - the way of His saints (8)