“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”
(Galatians 6:7–10 LSB)

In reading this morning the book of Galatians, I love Paul’s closing reminder to not grow weary in doing good! Isn’t it truly easy to be disappointed, discouraged and even tried?
The world wants to suppress anything that is good, because we live in a day that for which the world calls evil good and good evil! But we who have Christ, those who have true hope of eternal life, we need that encouragement to keep on keeping on, to press ahead toward the prize! Paul wants us to be reminded, don’t stop doing good, don’t loose heart, keep sharing Christ, keep being faithful, for in due time you shall reap what has been sown! So…..
Plow, Prepare, Plant, Pray and wait for God, for the fields are rip for the harvest!

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“Discernment” isnt something you pray to God for, and then POOF, it happens.

Discernment is to set things apart.

To discern as the Bible teaches, is to use the Bible to determine your thinking (Rom 12:2).

Christ prayed an important prayer.

John 17:17.

Read it.

There is no “I’m trying to use my discernment” as though you have a superpower or a skill set.

That implies we are able to separate truth from lie, but we cant do that on our own, bc no one seeks after God (Rom 3).

And so…

Read the Bible.

Believe the Bible.

There is no “Im using my discernment to understand who I should trust.”

Jesus Christ.

His gospel of salvation.

I dont understand why this is difficult, until I read the Bible and realize Satan is the father of lies and has people deceived that they are able to identify good from evil.

Folks are “discerning” without Scripture, which means they’re building on sand.

Crash incoming.

Read the Bible.

Believe the Bible.

Amen.

Now, go to war.

“He whose contentment is of grace is not disquieted and keeps his heart quiet with regard to vexation and trouble, and at the same time is not dull or heavy but very active to sanctify God’s name in the affliction he is experiencing.”
- Jeremiah Burroughs

Great reminder for the church today!

Today is our 20th anniversary! I’ve been married to Jenn for almost half of my life now! We have learned a lot about each other in those years and we have also learned a lot about Jesus in those years! As we have walked this journey together, I’m grateful that God has blessed us with a really amazing marriage, not perfect, but we have constantly kept our eyes on Jesus and walking in daily forgiveness when we have offended each other. I’m a proud husband, and like proverbs says “He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from Yahweh.” (Proverbs 18:22 LSB) and by God’s grace I have found His favor! Jennifer is a special Gift, a Blessing and I’m so very grateful that God brought us together! We have been through thick and thin, we have had highs and lows, on hills and in valleys, we have had much and we have not had not much at all and the greatest blessing through it all, we have been sustained by our Lord! We give God all the glory for these 20 years of marriage and 8 children, 1 in heaven and 7 here! I’m proud to tell the world you’re a wife that is to be praised! Thanks for always being awsome, I love you and I’m praying by God’s grace He will give us yet another 50 years! Happy Anniversary my sweet amazing wife!

Those Who Fear God Will Do Well
Those who don’t, well the text speaks clearly about that!

Ecclesiastes 8:10-13
[10] Then I saw the wicked buried. They used to go in and out of the holy place and were praised in the city where they had done such things. This also is vanity. [11] Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil. [12] Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they fear before him. [13] But it will not be well with the wicked, neither will he prolong his days like a shadow, because he does not fear before God.

Had a great graduation last night with a great group of students that have completed this stage of their lives! We are in continuous prayer that they will live out their lives in a manner worthy of their calling! God bless you all!