OLIVE CHURCH Pastor JC Medina Sundays @ 10am // Domingos @ 1pm ___________________________________________ Revelation 21:8 New International Version (NIV) "8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars - they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” Coward; one who lacks in dangerous or unpleasant things. Raise your hands if you enjoy being in unpleasant situations? ....(crickets chirping) Exactly, nobody wakes up and says, "Man I can't wait to be late to church this morning & have all eyes on me as I walk through the door whilst spilling my coffee on my shirt." Minus the clumsy coffee fiasco, we still do it. Failure to set your alarms, or getting a good nights rest result in a voluntary unpleasant morning we are all guilty of. The example might change from church to work, a family get together, even a ministry event. Although the examples vary, the results are ALWAYS the same but just like the results, so are the EXCUSES.
Our God exemplifies the true meaning of order. Also, is true when he calls us out and places us in certain categories. Though some of us embrace this life of unpleasantness, how many of us embrace the life of order and peace? How many times must we come up with excuses until WE finally change? Church, life happens. It's meant to be chaotic without Christ. With Christ, however, its biblically proven to be Peaceful and Joyful. So if you're overpowered by unpleasantness or excuses, maybe it's time to put action behind what we KNOW we are supposed to do. This week, I challenge you to wake up early, spend time thanking our Lord and reading his word, planning out your days and executing your plans with faith knowing your order overpowered your excuses. Remember, you may not categorize yourself as cowardly, but definitions weren't created by men. Without God, words and definitions mean nothing. And your only competition are those who refuse to accept the unpleasant life.
-Minister David Lillie
Service date: 9/15/19 “Spiritual Engagement”
Music by: MorningLightMusic