October 27, 2019
Greetings and blessings to all of you. In Hebrews 4:12-13 it says,
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edge sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.”
I was wondering since God’s Word is true and He knows and sees everything are we still playing hide and seek like Adam and Eve in the Garden? David had to be directly confronted by Nathan because he was so blinded to the evil in his own heart when he sinned with Bathsheba. Are we like David? Are we ever going to say when sin is revealed to us like David said, “I HAVE SINNED AGAINST THE LORD”? David then prayed “create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51). I assert that there are three sins that keeps the baby Christians from maturing. I believe they are materialism, sensuality and pride. Deception… through these roads was a major problem in the Bible days and as well as today. Paul, the apostle, was profoundly concerned that Christian people be solidly rooted and grounded in truth so that they might not be deceived and led astray by false teachings and difficult times ahead. Paul said to Timothy his protégé, “continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing those from who you have learned and that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 3:14-15) Saints… we have to be fully equipped in the things of God and in the teachings of Scriptures so we too can avoid deception. Knowing the Word of God will help us to live out our Christian walk despite opposition; then we will be able to grow in faith and be able to stand firm in the truth. The value of Scripture lies in its source…..GOD.
With the Love of Christ
First Lady Vivian C. Currie
Pastor ALC