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Bible Study in Revelation
We have been having an excellent time in our Bible Study on Revelation! Dr. Easley of Union University has done an outstanding job! We have one more lesson and I’m sure you don’t want to miss it! See you Wednesday 8/10/11 at 6:30pm!!
“What’s Your Excuse” – Luke 9:57-62
Luke 9: 57-62
The text referenced above tells the story of several gentlemen who conveniently found a excuse not to follow Jesus when he said “follow me.” There is the account of one who said let him say goodbye to his family first and another who said let me go and bury my father first. If we take a good look at ourselves, we will notice we are no better than these men. Far too often we develop some mystery illness or remember a “appointment” when we are called upon to do work in the Lord’s name. Tomorrow may be too late to try to play catch up and make things right because as we all know tomorrow isn’t promised to us. So, the question we need to constantly ask ourselves is “are we gonna answer God’s call or more important, what’s your excuse going to be on judgment day?”
xj
“Who Am I Pleasing” – Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1
Scripture teaches us that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made. That basically means God, our father took His time and created something beautiful and out of this world when He created man. Despite knowing this, we oftentimes present ourselves in ungodly ways. I am sure when God created us, he did not have the intentions of creating a people who curse, back-stab, and show no regard for His word. Our father in heaven sees all and he has been far too good to us for us not to show reverence to him. When we live our lives as we want to with no thought of who is really in charge, we blatantly disrespect our God. I guess we should ask ourselves “are we living to please ourselves or God?”
xj
“Willing To Work” – Matthew 9:37
Then he said to the disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37
We work the extras hours and pursue additional schooling and degrees just to get ahead, but the moment we are passed over for the promotion we wonder why. After all we have always been on time for work and taken on whatever task we have been given but things never seem to work in our favor. One thing we may need to ask ourselves is “Am I working in the wrong place?” God promised us riches beyond our belief, but He wants something in return for it as well. He wants us to put in some work on our knees in prayer and thanksgiving toward Him and reading His word. It may be that our breakthrough is next door to us but because we refuse to “love our neighbor as we love ourselves,” we may never receive that so sought after harvest. We should always remember that the man who sows his time doing God’s business will always have a plentiful harvest.
xj
“Play Your Position” Luke 10:38-42
Luke 10: 38-42
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
We all need balance in our lives. Sometimes we get caught up in what we feel is important and don’t take time out for the small things which the majority of the time is where we should focus. One way to keep that balance or to “play your position” is to seek God for your purpose. God created each individual with a specific purpose or assignment in mind. We should learn to stay in our lane and do whatever it you do and do it the way that God intended. We can’t be all things for everybody. One thing you should ask yourself is are you going to labor like Martha or will you sit and listen at the feet of Jesus as Mary did in the passage referenced above.
Be Blessed
xj
Family Bible Study
COBBC Family:
We had an awesome Bible Study on Wednesday Night (11/10/10). For the first time, we allowed the children to be an integral part of the Bible Study. We talked about letting our light shine by letting people know what God has done for us, especially in the way of miracles. As I’m sure I speak for all who were there, we learned a lot from the children!
Make sure you all get you copy of “52 Words Every Christian Should Know”. I still have a few copies left. We’re looking at the subject matter of Jesus, so make sure you get a chance to read through that section.
See you next Wednesday!
“Troubled Heart” – Phillipians 4:6-7
Good Evening COBBC Family and Friends,
When something in your life or thoughts make you anxious go to the Lord in prayer. If we are obedient and trust in him he will supply all of our needs.
Phillipians 4:6-7 “Don’t wory about anything instead tell God about everything. Ask and pray, give thanks to him. Then God’s peace will watch over your heart and mind because you belong to Christ Jesus. God’s peace can never be understood.”
In Him,
Bro. Johnny Armstrong
“Brotherly Love” – 1 John 4:20-21
COBBC,
Please read and reflect on the words found in 1 John 4:20-21
Ask yourself whether you show fail to show love to your brother or sister, yet claim to love the Father. Of course, I’m sure each of us is guilty of this act. Nonetheless, Father is faithful and did not hesitate to forgive our transgressions (past, present & future) not only against one another, but also against Him.
As has been said in recent gatherings, our COBBC congregation is a shining example of family, and yet we must all remain diligent in our actions – and most importantly our prayers, to keep it that way. Pray that our Father will not only reveal this sin to you, but that He will aid each of us in overcoming this not-so-obvious trick of Satan.
Remain Blessed,
GB
“God Hears My Prayer” Psalms 66:16-20
Good Morning Children,
Read Psalm 66. and focus in on vs 16-20
16.Come and listen, all you who fear God. and I will tell you what he did for me.
17.For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke..
18.If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, My Lord would not have listened.
19.But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer.
20.Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer and did not withdraw his unfailing love from me.
Our confession of sin must be continual because we continue to do wrong. But true confession requires us to
listen to God and to want to stop doing what is wrong. David confessed his sin and prayed, “Cleanse me from
these hidden faults. Keep me from deliberate sins” (Ps.19:12, 13) When we refuse to repent or when we harbor
and cherish certain sins, we place a wall between us and God. We may not be able to remember every sin we have
ever comitted, but our attitude should be one of confession and obedience.
Be Blessed
CW. Laster
