After this weekend, I really didnt know what to write. I stumbled through my words, and thought maybe I should just be quiet. I debated with myself whether or not I should write anything at all. But then I realized, I have a platform to speak His truth...and so I will. After all, you dont have to read this - you can stop now....... So, here goes: Im tired of being told by the world to be quiet about my witness of Christ or my faith in Him. Im tired of being told to be sensitive to other peoples religious beliefs...and their lifestyles...and to just accept the fact that there are many roads or ways to salvation.There is only ONE way, ONE truth, ONE life. There is only ONE friend, ONE Savior. Good people dont go to heaven, forgiven people do. He is Jesus, and He requires holiness. That what He said, not me. Why would I be quiet about the only ONE who can bring peace - joy - strength - hope and eternal life? Why would I be quiet when I know the Truth? Remember, I said you didnt have to read this. I witnessed this weekend what happens when you live for Him - regardless of your health - wealth - status in life, and Im not going to apologize anymore for raising my children the way I have. As a pastor, sometimes I have to say things that I believe need to be said. I havent always said it right, but I know what I meant, and I know what I believe. Yet, people have talked - people make fun of - people post remarks, and people have attacked my children. I have decided it is time to move on, and to not worry about this anymore. My family has never had a lot of money, a lot of stuff, but Monica and I have always tried - sometimes failed, me more than her - to show our kids the way of Christ first, everyone and everything else second. Hard at times - yes, especially when the world calls out to you and you want to be a little naughty. But then you hear Him...the soft whisper of His voice, the gentle nudge of His presence, and the ever present Truth of His Word. Dont tell me its not worth living for Christ...Ill never believe it. I witnessed Him this weekend as my father explained to Tim and Elise the importance of keeping a Christ-centered marriage. I witnessed His whisper as Tim and Elise washed each others feet. I witnessed His presence as I watched Tim pray over Elise after Communion, and I witnessed His Truth as Elises parents and Monica and I prayed over Tim and Elise. If you were there you know exactly what Im talking about, and I wont shut up about it. Because Hes real - Hes powerful - Hes Truth - Hes worthy - Hes awesome - Hes my Savior - and He does answer prayer. I watched my wife and each of my children yesterday shine in His anointing - how they touched my heart and many others with their beauty, their wisdom, their comedy, their passion to serve others, and their desire to keep Jesus at the front of their lives. I like having stuff - dont get me wrong - but if thats your main chase...it wont work - you can keep your stuff, keep your wealth, keep your toys and gadgets, Ive got Jesus and 5 family members...no...6 now :) who love and demonstrate Jesus, and make Him the center of their lives. Its okay to be proud of that - I finally figured that out - because my children, my daughter-in-law, and my wife, are followers of Jesus - His light - His salt - an example of purity and holiness. Why would I not want to tell you about them? Im also humble, because I truly know that without Jesus being in the center, I would NOT have what I have today. Congratulations Tim and Elise, His presence was obvious, anointing heavy, and His touch of glory was evident on you. That, my friends, is priceless. The world cant touch that. I cant thank my Jesus enough! Find Jesus if you dont have Him. Its never too late. Ask Him today. He will help you. If you have Jesus evaluate your life - is He most important? If you have children, are you leading them to Him - or just giving them stuff to make them happy. Trust me, it doesnt work, its never enough; I know - Ive been there, its hard to say NO. But its worth it. You can do this...with His help. After all, they say I have cancer - for 15 months I have been fighting for my life - it has been difficult at times - painful - fearful - even scary, but even though the winds have come my foundation cannot be moved - because my home is built on Christ, the Solid Rock. All other ground is sinking sand. Yet, I know in whom I have believed in, that He is able to keep me until that day. And so I go on...I fight...I believe...and I see what He can and will do for those who follow Him. I pray that He will use this message to give you hope. Peace....
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:56:35 +0000
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