Storm Clouds

Jesus gave us explicit instructions to lift up our heads and look to heaven as we see the clouds of unrest and chaos around the world. The main view is that of the Middle East. Israel is the center piece because of the hatred of their Arab brothers who have vowed to exterminate them into total obliteration. Scripture shares with us that when Israel's enemies come up against her onto the "pleasant land" God will step into the frey and destroy their enemies in the valley of Megido. What do we do as we see these things coming to pass? Lift up our heads and look to heaven. A word of promise from the gospels. Our promise is everlasting life due to our anchor "Christ". Put your hope and ask for help from Christ and you will have what you need to stand with strength during these last days. Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. Lift up your head and look unto Christ. You are safe in Him. Walter Rose Pastor

Getting and Giving Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:4 - "Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble.. Scripture tells us: "Freely you have received, freely give." Each of us has received something from the Lord (in stressful situations) that we may pass on to others. This makes us a channel of blessing. In this verse the Apostle Paul says that not only do we receive comfort from the Lord, but that we can also pass that comfort on to others. Comfort is that special "something" the Lord imparts to us to sustain us, undergird us, and reinforce us in times of trial and tribulation. The word paints a picture of the Lord leaning over the portals of heaven and calling out to us words of encouragement and reassurance. He does more than that. He comes along side us to speak words of comfort to us in our time of greatest need. Then he tells us to do the same for others. Be a comforter, a consoler, an encourager to those who have needs like your own. Some feel that no one understands what they are going through. Furthermore they feel that no one cares. When we have been comforted by the Lord we can say "look" I understand and know that God will bring you through. When we pass the test of stress and have been comforted by the Lord it is now our joy to pass the comfort on. God bless you today Walter Rose Pastpr

Remember The Resurrection

The memorial to Christ freedom from death and the grave is commonly referred to as "Easter". It is more meaningful when referred to by the proper event which is the "Resurrection." Easter conjures up fables such as rabbits and easter eggs. The all have a part in the American way but lose the ability to bring mankind up to a position of hope. Resurrection brings forth truthfully and properly the story of our redemption. The resurrection brings with it power over death and hell. It brings the hope of each and everyone of us to that which is truly worthwhile and has the power to change us and make us anew. Easter is a tradition. Resurrection is a promise. Easter is a passing event. Resurrection is an eternal hope. From my childhood I have been trained to think ahead. I find that ministry and serving Christ is intended to secure our todays and give great hope for our tomorrows. Let the memory of the resurrection of Christ be made fresh in your life. If you haven't been born again then let God, through his Son, save your soul. God bless you Walter Rose Pastor

Be Still

Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! What a wonderful promise God gives to us when we are in places where our strength and abilities cannot make the difference. This scripture in no way tells us to have a i-dont-care attitude. It does tell us that we must have faith in God and allowing God to make the difference. Some things demand that we allow God to exert His wisdom and we cease from anxious activity and leave the matter in God's hands. We will then see a work that only God can affect. When we leave these overwhelming matters in God's hands it soothes our restless spirit and brings a peace that defies understanding instead of our anxiety. Our heart is encouraged to know that God is at work and His hands accomplish the impossible. Put yourself at the feet of our Lord and Master and trust Him to work. Is there a situation with work, home, son/daughter/spouse? Some things only God can fix. Put yourself at Christ's feet and trust Him today. One evidence of your trust will be your willingness to sit still and let Him have His way. Ask Him today to take your heavy burndens and He will do it. Walter Rose Pastor