For those of you who know me, you know that writing isn't one of my strongest suits. Someone asked about my manuscripts for preaching in which I replied that I don't have any. My notes are in outline form and for 40 years it has worked for me. I must admit however, and I confess that I many lessons have been taught on why we should write our sermons, have someone either read or listen to me as I rehearse the sermon and be ready for corrections that will make the presentation of the Gospel more effective. That's hard for me.
There is a correction that I must be ready to receive and with gladness. That's the correction of our Loving Lord. He chastens whom He loves and I am grateful to be one of His children. With the correction comes joy and greater victory in this life of mine and those around me. May that be my heartbeat everyday. Philippians 1:25 reads, " And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;". This is my heart and hopefully the heart of all who have Jesus as their Savior and Lord. We are here for the furtherance of others joy in the faith. God corrects that we might be stronger for Him in our leading in the deeper walk with God.
Dee and I tomorrow, May 10, will celebrate 14 years as pastor of Refuge Baptist Church. Our future days here are in the Lord's hands, but whatever they be, "May they be for His Glory, the advancement of His Kingdom and the furtherance of the Faith of those around us.
Blessings,
Steve
There is a correction that I must be ready to receive and with gladness. That's the correction of our Loving Lord. He chastens whom He loves and I am grateful to be one of His children. With the correction comes joy and greater victory in this life of mine and those around me. May that be my heartbeat everyday. Philippians 1:25 reads, " And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;". This is my heart and hopefully the heart of all who have Jesus as their Savior and Lord. We are here for the furtherance of others joy in the faith. God corrects that we might be stronger for Him in our leading in the deeper walk with God.
Dee and I tomorrow, May 10, will celebrate 14 years as pastor of Refuge Baptist Church. Our future days here are in the Lord's hands, but whatever they be, "May they be for His Glory, the advancement of His Kingdom and the furtherance of the Faith of those around us.
Blessings,
Steve
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