Trust - James 1:14-15 & John 12:46

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

What is happening in our world? Is sin running rampant? Is sin causing people to turn away from the church?

Yesterday, after a lengthy visit with a friend from South Texas I left with a heavy heart. This man is a man of God, who believes truly that he is the son of the King, God; and that Jesus came, died, and shed his blood just for him.

We will call my friend "Big." Big was involved as a youth pastor and spent a lot of time at the church. The problem came when Big witnessed what people of "the clothe" and people of high positions did in the church. Immoral preacher, taking money from the church (not salary), higher position people in the church do "ungodly" things (lie, cheat, steal, covet)and then the thing that hurt him the most, his wife. His wife will be there when the door is open dressed to the nines, but neglects her children, her job, the home, but most of all she neglects and complains constantly to and about Big.

James 1:14-15 "Temptation comes from our own desires which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death."
John 12:46 Jesus said, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark."

I encouraged Big to look to God, not to man. He has moved away from corporate worship, is struggling with the situation at hand. He owns his own business and is very successful and will tell you that God is blessing him. This lies heavily on my heart and I ask you for suggestions, words to share that may help Big. Please pray for our brother in need. Thank you. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny