Little things matter

Scripture tells us about small things. We are not despise small beginnings. Little matters find their way into our lives and produce the result of its influence. Small foxes spoil the vine. Like the fox small matters may creep into our hearts and begin the spoilage. Envy and unforgiveness are two things that do not do their dirty deeds overnight. If left to do their thing they will cause many troubles and most of them are over a life time. The problem with envy and unforgiveness occurs when we make them at home and welcome their presence in our lives. Usually the excuse is that we are not the guilty person - they are - whoever they are. Actually we do more damage to ourselves because we allow the rotting principles of envy and unforgiveness to stay. It is something like moisture in the walls of ur homes. Sooner or later mold begins to show on the outside while greater damage is done within.
Years ago Jesus came into my life and with him came His cleansing power to release and rid me of envy and unforgiveness. In my case the release did not occur in one session with the master. It came as I having been with the master and understanding of scripture began to make choices to forgive and be content in the state/position I was in. As I forgave peace and contentment came back into my life and has helped me to have a fruitful life. I was able to release those who offended me and make them a friend rather than an enemy.

Walter Rose
Pastor

Seasons of our lives

Summer has ended and fall is all around us. The growth of most plants has come to an end or slowed dramatically, animals are preparing for winter, birds are migrating to far away places, and the human species looks at the beautiful foilage and longs for even cooler days. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner and then the seeming slow, dark, dreary days of deep winter surround us. Then like magic the first green of spring soon to be followed by that last green shoot to spring forth. All are within their season. Summer is a display of production and preparation for harvest.
Our lives are in many ways the same. Spring is a time when new life begins and summer shows its toil under the noon day sun. All in preparation for the harvest and finally enough to get everyone through winter till a new birth begins over again.
Lets think about the productive measure of our lives. Life begins, then that which is the driving force within each of us grows a harvest. The only difference between plants, animals and humans is this - Man can spiritually change the course of the harvest coming from within. If we deny the right of Christ to come into our lives then we are going to grow a harvest that does not nourish nor bring life. It will bring death. The harvest is intended to be many fold more than the seed planted in our hearts. We are to bring forth a harvest that gives life not only to the bearer but to the recipient also. Our lives are to be spent for the betterment of others.
Let the seasons teach us of two things: We are to be givers while we live as the night comes when no one can work and each of us will be judged for the works done in our body while alive on earth.