To Give

"Hebrews 7:7 reads. “And without question, the person who has the power to give a blessing is greater than the one who is blessed.”

 Have you ever felt like your efforts to guide, counsel and love someone who needs help have gone unnoticed and unappreciated? There are times in our lives when we feel led to pour all our heart and wisdom into someone who is in a difficult circumstance – either spiritually, mentally or physically. We get involved because we care enough to want to see that person whole. The cost to us is not taken into account, but sometimes that cost is higher in the end than we anticipated. 

But there is someone who notices our sacrifices and offerings of support. Jesus calls us to be like Him, and any time we reach out in love and concern, we are showing Jesus to the world – even if it’s just our own little touch of influence. It still brings Him honor and glory to extend grace, mercy and love, even when we aren’t rewarded with so much as a “thank you”. 

Remember God is the One we hope to please. He understands that giving the blessing is more important than getting one. He is our ultimate example. Don’t be afraid to move forward with what you have to offer others. God will see your help as a job well done!

 Lord, humble us to serve you better. Let us not be hindered by pride or jealousy. Amen"

-Nick Whitehead

The Lost

"Luke 15:10 reads "rejoice in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."  

Have you ever misplaced your keys right before needing to go somewhere urgently? Or your sunglasses that were on top your head? Or a item you wanted to take on your vacation? 

Jesus spent three years searching For His entire ministry team. He was not searching for material things, Jesus looked for lost people and sinners. He found people like Mary Magdalene The woman tormented by seven demons. He found Peter and John and many woman followers. un popular people such as Matthew the tax collector and many walks of life that were once lost.

Jesus still searches for the lost. Where will he find you, or Where did he find you? In a nightclub? Being a rebel? Under a pile of books for school? Perhaps in a pew at church, convinced you had everything together, that you could set things right with God on your own terms.

    

Wherever you were, the Savior came looking for you because you are valuable to him. You are worth every moment of the search. When you answer his call, he and his angels in heaven rejoice. You are now one of his beloved children. 

As scripture reads in 1-Peter 2:9 his "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, we are the people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" 

There is so very much to rejoice in!

Take time to give thanks and praises to The Lord! 

May you have a blessed Sunday afternoon!"

-Nick Whitehead