Pastor's Points

Life is not really as complicated as we humans make it out to be. In fact life becomes complicated when we choose to live it outside of God's instruction. Keeping life simple makes for a happier, wholesome and joyful existence. When we say "it's complicated" about something in our lives what we're really saying is "I'm out of God's Will for the time being." Listen to David's prayer.... "Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD." Psalm 27:11-14 (KJV)

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. 5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto to LORD. Psalm 27;4-6 (KJV) How close do you walk with the Lord and do you desire his fellowship. Coming to Jesus for salvation established a relationship between you and God which will culminate in Heaven but until then we're to walk with Him. Living in the "house of the LORD' as David sang is not about sitting inside the church building daily; it's about living in continual contact with God! It is while living in Christ that we experience true joy, love an

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 (KJV) The knowledge of God and His will dispels fear, any fear. We are finite beings who will experience this life but once. We're subject to influences both positive and negative during our sojourn and this fear of the unknown can be paralyzing. Knowledge of God's will, faith in His protection and provision can allay our fears. Trusting in God removes the doubts that can rob us of joy and victory. Trust in he Lord today!

2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside the still waters. Psalms 23:2 (NKJV) Sheep will not seek plush green fields of grass on their own nor will they drink from running noisy brooks or creeks. Without a shepherd they could starve within eyesight of food. Their fear of water is based on the danger their heavy wool coats becoming waterlogged and causing them to sink and drown. The Good Shepherd is always careful to provide them food and water according to their needs.