I just came home last evening after being with my daughter as she brought forth a new born son named Maximillian Cruz Rosales. This past Monday I left my daughters home in transit to my sons home about half way back to Thibodaux. I took a side journey to visit a lady who is in the Nursing Home in Hamlin, Texas. She has spent her years in the area and seen some hard times. In all these things she never forsook nor grew weary of serving her Lord and Savior. When I walked into the room she was facing away from me, had her head down and was searching for a number in the phone book. She was praying and endeavoring to help others. She was doing what she has always done; living well. She has always been a ready help to others and will pray at a moments notice. Her body is tired and her eyes are growing dim yet her faith is as strong today as it was in younger days. I have know her since 1966. Her common calling is prayer. Anyone who calls upon her will receive prayer at any time day or night. She was doing what she has always done; praying.
One day Jesus will step from heaven and come again to earth. We are to continue doing what we should do until Jesus returns. He may enter your presence from behind. What will you be doing?
I trust that you will do what you should be doing - having something to do with with and for Christ Jesus our Lord. He may come at any time and will be blessed when he finds you doing His will. Let your heart be filled with God's love and be about what you can do as long as you live - praying.
I want to imulate this example given by a dear lady who was doing what she could do as long as she lives. One day soon the angels of heaven will come with a mission; that of taking her home where her body will be strong and her eyes will once again be strong. Until then she is going about the work of God. She is living well.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Need Guidance?
As I take a look at the surroundings of this world I see a big need for guidance. Guidance has many faces but really only one foundation. That foundation is of and from God. Scripture tells us that there is no other foundation for truth and life than that of Christ Jesus our Lord.
Emotional responses to events that are happening or will happen are usually met with fear and or insecurity. Yes! The events of life do effect each of us in some way.
Israel's stand this week before the cameras of the world is strong and definitive. They are not making these statements out of defiance but out of an acute understanding that their enemies would have them dead. Not only dead but annihilated with no remembrance of them forever. This won't happen because we have spiritual guidance from God's Word.
The Word of God is a ready resource to those who enter a search of its pages. Sure, we all may have anxious moments or difficult moments during the time from here till Jesus comes again. But we have wonderful guidance in how we can remain at a stable position even though our heart races ahead because of events.
Someone said that bravery was not the abscence of fear but being able to respond positively in spite of it. That's where God's Word fits directly into our lives. We need guidance! We can have it. The possibilities are endless if we open the pages of God's Word. Couple this with prayer and hearing from God with his direct communication to our spirits. Why our spirits? Because God has come to live in the life of the believer through the infilling of the Holy Spirit. We have this connection to Him. His Holy Spirit guides, directs, counsels and convicts us of what is right and wrong. That is the guidance we need for all and every situation we face.
Seek God's guidance. It is always right.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
Emotional responses to events that are happening or will happen are usually met with fear and or insecurity. Yes! The events of life do effect each of us in some way.
Israel's stand this week before the cameras of the world is strong and definitive. They are not making these statements out of defiance but out of an acute understanding that their enemies would have them dead. Not only dead but annihilated with no remembrance of them forever. This won't happen because we have spiritual guidance from God's Word.
The Word of God is a ready resource to those who enter a search of its pages. Sure, we all may have anxious moments or difficult moments during the time from here till Jesus comes again. But we have wonderful guidance in how we can remain at a stable position even though our heart races ahead because of events.
Someone said that bravery was not the abscence of fear but being able to respond positively in spite of it. That's where God's Word fits directly into our lives. We need guidance! We can have it. The possibilities are endless if we open the pages of God's Word. Couple this with prayer and hearing from God with his direct communication to our spirits. Why our spirits? Because God has come to live in the life of the believer through the infilling of the Holy Spirit. We have this connection to Him. His Holy Spirit guides, directs, counsels and convicts us of what is right and wrong. That is the guidance we need for all and every situation we face.
Seek God's guidance. It is always right.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
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