Thessalonians - the basics of life

We begin a new series on the books of Thessalonians. as with the Thessalonian people, we often need to hear things again in order to be encouraged. As Paul writes this first letter to the churches, he reminds people of what they know, but perhaps have let slip to the background.

Paul begins by giving thanks for the three things that enable us to work, labour and endure.

Be encouraged and keep looking forward.

God bless,

Pastor Wayne

Samuel lived in the same time period as Samson, however, his life turned out radically different.

the contrast between life in opposition to God and a life of dependance is clearly portrayed in these first 7 chapters of I Samuel. Are you content to stay in your miserable comfort, or are you willing to pour it all out so Christ can fill completely?

God bless,

Pastor Wayne

What happens when we use God's gifts for our own glory? Just ask Samson. Many times our thanksgiving ends up being a mask for a sense of entitlement. They are our gifts. We will use them when we will and as we will to bring about our own definition of the Kingdom of God. Unfortunately, this often does not end up well for us.

Samson's tragic story is a warning to us all.

God bless,

Pastor Wayne

Sometimes we get impatient when we wait for God, so we try to help God answer our prayers. Jephthah was a man who struggled with trusting God, and thot that a vow would give God a reason to fulfill his promise to Jephthah. God did what he said that he would do, but Jephthah made his own life very miserable in his attempts to help God. Be careful when you try to help God.

God Bless,

Pastor Wayne