That preacher was good!
What was the sermon about? I don’t
know but it was good! Have you ever
heard that or had that conversation with someone? Well
that was absolutely NOT the case on this past Sunday at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio. The preacher PREACHED! Thank you Rev. Chaney for letting the Lord
use you to minister to us!
Just a few thoughts I want to share with you from her
sermon as well as adding my own reflections.
Our communities have been plagued with so much chaos, death
and destruction and we wonder why when we have just started getting over one
situation, something else happens. The preacher
started her sermon with this scripture, to provide an answer to the question of
why. Psalm 10 verses 1-4 of the NKJV:
1 Why do You stand
afar off, O Lord?
Why do You hide in times of trouble?
2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
Why do You hide in times of trouble?
2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
3 For the wicked
boasts of his heart’s desire;
He blesses the greedy and renounces the Lord.
4 The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God;
God is in none of his thoughts.
He blesses the greedy and renounces the Lord.
4 The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God;
God is in none of his thoughts.
- This week of celebration may be shadowed in many tragic events; however we are entitled to our joy.
- Don’t let anyone or
anything steal your joy.
- Watch out for
the joy takers…(do a self check and make sure it’s not you)!
- Be a joy maker.
- Help others to
live.
- Avoid
negativity.
- Stuff does
happen, but trust the Lord and joy will come.
- Don’t let anyone or anything steal your joy.
Take a moment to reflect on
the reason for the celebration this week, the birth of Jesus Christ. In spite of what you see in the world, do not
let your faith waver, hold fast to the profession of your faith. I encourage you to allow the joy of the Lord
to surround you. I encourage you to
reflect on the blessings you have received and be thankful. Then I encourage you to step out and help
someone else to live, help someone else regain their joy.
I wish you a joyous,
peaceful, and Merry Christmas!
SharB~TTSD
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