Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Sunday's Coming

Good Morning,

We had 36 in church Sunday. God continues to be faithful. Our thanks to each of you for your prayers and support.

Yesterday held such a blessing for us. We went to Arizona City and met with a Bible study group we have been a part of in past years. What joy to see old friends once again. Later, we were invited for dinner at Sunscape RV Resort and as usual we saw several people and were blessed once again. We never have time to see all there that mean so much to us.

In my reading this week was this, from The Sower:

A THANKFUL HEART

Mary Jo was unable to attend school because of her mumps. Realizing how uncomfortable she was, her mother wanted her to forget her pain and think of something pleasant. After reading a story from the Bible, her Mom said, “What shall we thank Jesus for this morning?”
“My mumps!” came the quick reply.
“Your mumps? Why thank God for your mumps?” wondered her mother.
“Because now He can heal me,” Mary Jo said confidently.

Every problem we encounter, every fear we face, every pain we have and every obstacle that comes into our lives provides an opportunity for God to show His power. It does not matter what it is, where it came from or how long we think it will last, we have His Word that His power will eventually
deliver us and set us free.

Paul said, “How we thank God who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord!”

What a loving God we have. Here Paul wants us to express our gratitude to a God Who gives us victory over sin and death. It does not say that He might or could or would if we never disobey Him. No, indeed not. It says He gives - and there are no strings attached.

Here is our God - standing with outstretched arms, open hands and listening ears ready to respond to our every need. He is worthy of our thanks and praise.

Prayer: We take great comfort, Lord, knowing that whatever concerns us concerned You first. We thank You for giving us victory over sin and life everlasting. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture for Today:
But thanks be to God, who gives us
the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
                             - 1 Corinthians 15:57
LaVon and I are truly thankful to God for each of you. Thank you for your continual support and interest in our ministry by investing yourself in many ways as partners with us: by prayer, e-mails, phone calls and your financial gifts. Without any of these we could not continue what God has called us to do and that is to share the Living Water with the world through the RV ministry.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don

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