Jesus is Lord!!

This was the message proclaimed by the Jews as Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Yet, they did not know what would bring them peace. Ezekiel encountered the same problem with those remaining in Jerusalem after it's conquest by Babylon (cpt. 33). In both cases, the people wanted God to change their circumstances so they could live in peace. The result for both of them was the destruction of Jerusalem.

Is Jesus Lord of our hearts, or Lord of our circumstances? Do we sing the songs of "Jesus is Lord", as the exiles did, or is he truly Lord? When you say Jesus is Lord, what do you mean?

Pastor Wayne

One of the saddest chapters in the Bible. Also, one of the most difficult to reconcile with a loving God.

Why did God kill Ezekiel's wife? Why does God allow, or cause innocent people to die and suffer pain? Does he not care? These are some of the questions that arise out of this passage.

In the end, we must decide if there is something more important. May God give you comfort and peace as we walk thru this difficult path that God laid out for Ezekiel

Pastor Wayne

Ezekiel 16

Caution: graphic content!

Sometimes we forget where we came from, and how far God has brought us. We begin to think that the gifts of God are our birthright, rather than the blessings bestowed on us by a God deeply in love with us.

We then use the gifts of our Husband to woo others to ourselves, considering the praise of men to be more important than the praise of our Husband.

This passage is filled with very graphic and disturbing images, which only begin to image what God's people have done to him. May it be a reminder to us how our attitudes and behaviors can hurt the God who married us and loves us deeply.

God bless,

Pastor Wayne

Is it you, or is it me

Is it you, or is it me? Who is the one responsible for God not answering our prayers? When we inquire of God, do we have idols in our heart, or do we have wicked stumbling blocks, or both?

If we were just a bit more righteous, perhaps we could be more effective in our prayers and we could save our loved ones, and our country. What can I do, and why do I feel guilty when nothing happens?

Ezekiel 14 gives the answers to these questions.

God bless,

Pastor Wayne

Don't worry, be happy. Things are looking up, and soon all will be better.

The elders in Babylon would not listen, so Ezekiel had to show them. As he was demonstrating the fine art of sneaking out of the house and going camping, they asked questions, and the next day he gave them answers.

Their response was "It will never happen", or "We have lots of time". Ezekiel's response was to hold them accountable for not preparing the people for the coming judgment and in so doing, they failed to strengthen the people. When one covers up and whitewashes the coming hurricane, someone is going to be hurt, and the elders will be held accountable.

Judgment is coming soon to our world, yet there are so many Christians out there with their paint cans saying - It's going to get better.

May God Give you the wisdom as to how to strengthen the righteous.

Pastor Wayne