When I first believed....and now........ Revelations 3:3

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


   Look at these 2 phrases -  Good lord it is morning!  &   Good morning LORD !  One is regret, the other is praise.  Where does your attitude reside?  Sometimes we forget who is responsible for us.


  Revelations 3:3 "Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly.  Repent and turn to me again. If you don't wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief."


  The church at Sardis was urged to go back to what they first heard and believed.  We, too, need to be urged to do so as well.  It is important to grow in our knowledge of the LORD, to deepen our understanding through careful study.  But no matter how much we learn, we must never abandon the basic truths.  No new truth from God will ever contradict these fundamental biblical teachings.
      The church was also told to wake up.  I would urge you to wake up as well.  Many times the position we are in is comfortable (through money, home, etc.) and we tend to "fall asleep."  Our self satisfaction causes us to back-slide or die spiritually.  We need not be so heavenly good that we are no earthly good.
     Be careful not to wander from the teachings of the gospel.  The church at Sardis had wandered from the apostles' teaching, but they were no longer growing in faith or evangelism.  Oh, wow!  Does this strike a cord with many Christians?  Do you still have compassion and wish to serve others?  Do you still have the unity and/or love?  Are you watchful and alert?
    If God has given you a place of responsibility to teach, lead, or serve, use that position to encourage those around you to be spiritually awake and morally prepared.  So, for heaven's sake, what are you doing?  Are you ready is Jesus returns as a thief in the night?
    My prayer today is that we share the gospel with all who need to hear it, that God lead our every step. Don't forget loved ones in your family and extended family.  Offer them the opportunity to hear the words of salvation.  Love you all.
     In Christ's Love and Grace
           Johnny