Band together oh band of Christians. Pray! Ephesians 4:1-3

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Satan is alive and well and searching for disciples. We are in the army of GOD, have you tried to enlist anyone lately? Satan does not like anything about God; they are truly enemies. On this date in 1948 hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. An accident or premeditated?

Yesterday a man standing on the corner holding a sign that said "help please." When I was stopped at the light I rolled down my window and asked if he had gone to the Salvation Army. His reply was "I ain't gonna talk to them people." My next question, are you a Christian? His first response was, "huh?" I repeated and his next response was yes as he walked down the line to the next car. My question about being a Christian made him uncomfortable, so I do believe God is working on his heart.

Later, at the hotel nearby I find out this man had been "adopted" by a church. He had been clean shaven, bathed, and they gave him a car to drive. The man went forth, got into trouble with some tickets, went to jail, and now is back on the street with long hair and beard. What do you do? Continue to love him, pray for him, and trust he will see the light from the Son.

Ephesians 4:1,2,3 "Therefore, I, a prisoner for serving the LORD, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace."

Unity does not just happen; we have to work at it. Often differences among people can lead to division, but this should not be true in the church. (church being body of believers) We should concentrate on what unites us: one body, one Spirit, one future, one LORD, one faith, one baptism, one God. Have you learned to appreciate people who are different from you?

No one is ever going to be perfect here on earth, so we must accept and love other Christians in spite of their faults. If there is someone who really annoys you, don't dwell on his/her weaknesses, but rather be in pray for him/her. Build that bridge, not a wall. "SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS." Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny