GRADUATE IN CHRIST

I want to congratulate the graduates everywhere. This is an exciting time. The excitement of entering into the next stage of your life. As exciting as this is, there should be no greater excitement, than when one becomes a Christian. In a way this is a graduation, because you have learned in your struggle with the world, what is most important, and you step up to a higher plane in your life. From a life of so many disappointments, to a life of peace, fulfillment, and victory. The Apostle Paul spoke of the members of the church, accomplishing this goal, "...but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head---Christ....(Ephesians 4:15) The goal of a Christian is to grow up in Jesus Christ, to accomplish spiritual maturity in Him . But how can we do this, if we haven't made the initial step in accepting Jesus Christ as, Savior and Lord? This is the most important decision we will ever make in our lives. In our walk in the world, we can say that we have learned some hard lessons. I would be so bold as to say, that we have learned what life is like, without Jesus. In accepting Him, as Savior and Lord, it is like we are entering a new life of learning and growth. Jesus said: "Come to Me, all you who labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and ,learn from Me, For I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:28-29) Did you catch the words "Learn from Me"? I would call this the college of Jesus Christ. In placing our lives in Him, we are stepping up higher. We are entering into a place of higher spiritual education. An education that will be more of a blessing, than any type of worldly education,we could ever achieve. Have you learned enough about the world, to say in your heart, I need a change. I need Jesus to show me a new way to find happiness, peace, fulfillment, even in the midst of trouble and trial.
He has it! So my question to you is: What are you waiting for? GP

OUR GREAT PHYSICIAN

It's good to be back! I am sorry for not posting any Bible teaching in awhile. I hope I can stay constant now, and keep the posts coming. A question that was presented by Andy Rooney on "60 MINUTES", "What ever happened to the family physician, who could treat a number of conditions? Today we are so specialized." It made me think about our Great Physician, Jesus Christ, who can treat every spiritual condition we have. Broken lives, broken hearts, and most of all the restoration of our souls, for eternity. Jesus can do it all, but the question is, will we let Him? Will we take advantage of His services? I listened to a preacher on TV this week, and he had a good sermon on, attending to the Word of God, which is the medicine for our poor spiritual conditions. If we don't attend to the Word of God, on a continual basis, how can we expect to have good spiritual health? I think of individuals, and families, who find themselves in such ruin these days. If they only would have found Jesus, and His teachings, and experienced what He could do for their lives, life would be so much better for them today. In reponse to the criticism Jesus received for sitting with the publicans and sinners. Jesus said "Those who are well have no need for a physician, but those who are sick." (Matthew 9:12) In those times of being both physically and spiritually sick, when I turned to the Lord, He was always there for me. With His wisdom, and His resources, He ministered unto me, the right words, and the right people, to take care of my needs. He will do the same for you. You don't have to make an appointment. Right where you are, you can pray, and study His Word, and receive the best He has to offer. He is a loving and faithful Physician. He won't, let you down! (GP)