"It's Wednesday"
September 1, 2010
All of us struggle with sin. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23. Human nature pulls us down as gravity does, yet God has made us and saved us to lift us up. Thank God for the precious and powerful promises of 1 John 1:9. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
The Bible tells us that David was a "man after God's own heart," and yet he sinned. Psalm 51 is a prayer of repentance and restoration after Nathan was sent by God to confront David. I would encourage you to spend some time today reading and meditating on this psalm. It would also be good to read and mediate on 1 John.
There are three ways we may deal with our sins.
1. Cover them. David tried to and we do to. But we know we can't. Numbers 32:23 tells us, "...be sure your sin will find you out." When we cover sin, we lose God's light, fellowship and character.
2. Confess them. That's what David did and we need to do the same. In verse 4, David said, "Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight..." Confession brings release, freedom, forgiveness and a new beginning.
3. Conquer them. Jesus is in heaven today as our Advocate - as a Lawyer before the Father. Abide in Him, love Him, walk with Him in the light of His Word. Keep His commandments. Fellowship is a by-product of our walk with God. To love Him is to serve Him and obey His commandments.
So, we need to ask ourselves, Am I covering sin or conquering sin in my life? Then confess any known sin and ask God to clean your heart. He wants to forgive you so He can restore fellowship with you.
I pray your day will be filled with beauty and blessings. I pray you will have great joy in your journey. I feel so sorry for unsaved people who wearily get up to another dreary day. If they could only know the joy we know as Christians!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you and your family at White Oak Hill this evening for our Mid-Week Prayer, Praise and Promise Service.
It's a joy to serve you!
Pastor Cason
P.S. Thank you for praying for us as we traveled to Ohio.
Announcements
TODAY – 5:30 p.m. Rising Oaks going to Spring Arbor
TODAY – 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer, Praise and Promise Service
Small Wonders/“Upcoming M & M’s Registration” – Gym Night
“SOUNDS OF PRAISE” ENSEMBLE – This Sunday evening, September 5th we will be hosting the “Sounds of Praise” ensemble from Southeastern FWB Bible College. A love offering will be taken at the end of the evening service. Also after the service, the Rising Oaks will be preparing a spaghetti supper for the ensemble and church youth.
RISING OAK SCRIPTURE MEMORY – The Rising Oaks verse for this week is Joshua 1:9 “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
