Notes From Pastor Anthony’s Desk;
God has created us all to be different. He's wired us
in such a way that, despite our similarities, each person is motivated by
different interests and passions in life.
For some it may be exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
For others it may be art, such as painting or drawing. For someone else, it may
be reading or writing. As for me I can find great escape and relaxation in a
game of golf but Bro. David Baker shared with me that running the Drive-In is
his hobby, different strokes for different folks. Whatever your interest might
be, you own a personal passion for something.
Abraham had a passion - his relationship with God. He
was totally committed to his Creator and Lord. As we look at Abraham's faith
being tested in Genesis 22, we see how his faith never swayed. When we see it
again in Hebrews 11, we find out why. Abraham trusted God so much that he
decided that if he did have to sacrifice his son, God would raise him from the
dead. The important thing was to remain obedient to God.
I have to admit that I haven't always stood strong in
times of testing. My frustration and personal fears have prevented me from
totally seeing God at work. I can look back now and see that God's hand was in
those situations all the time; but at that moment, it felt like a dark and
lonely place.
What kind of challenge are you facing? You won't be
able to survive it on your own. You need God's strength and provision. He can
help you overcome. He can provide the passion you need to bring your Christian
walk back to life. Stay obedient to God, and allow Him to walk you through it
and develop your character and faith.
It will do us all good from time to time to look back
at our past and see the hand of God working in the troubled times of our life.
It can surely bring us hope in the struggles of our future. The victories of
our past can encourage us for the future.
In my prayers - Pastor Anthony
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