| From Pastor Roger - Trust enough to honor You've all heard the statement, "You can't get blood out of a turnip." What about water out of a rock? In Exodus 17 and Numbers 20, we read about Moses bringing water out of rock. Not just a trickle or a little stream, but gushing water — enough to quench the thirst of thousands of people and all of their livestock. A show of power, miracle of faith and, yet, a reminder of our weakness. God gave Moses specific instructions in Numbers 20:6. He was to speak to the rock and it would "pour out its water." (NIV) In his frustration with the non-stop grumbling and venting he had endured, Moses struck the rock. Not once, but twice. There are some important lessons for us in this story: - God's instructions were specific, and Moses clearly failed to follow orders. Yet God didn't humiliate Moses by withholding water. As far as the people knew, Moses had done as God commanded.
I am so glad God doesn't expose us, but gives us opportunities for redemption over and over again.
- We could certainly understand if God chose to withhold the water, but he didn't withhold His blessing from the people.
Can't you just feel the frustration Moses must have felt? How often have you felt this kind of frustration with the drivers around you? With your colleagues? Your family?
I'm so glad God doesn't get frustrated with me, and I rejoice that he continues to pour out His blessings.
- There was a definite consequence to Moses' disobedience. "Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them." Numbers 20:12, NIV
God's love and mercy was evident in giving Moses a peek at the promised land. If we had to rely on our obedience to receive eternal life, we'd all be lost. Thankfully, God steps in and covers our tracks with His love and mercy. He not only opens the doors to His kingdom, He stands there with arms stretched wide to welcome us. There was a popular Christian song in the 70s: Anybody here wanna live forever, say "I do!"
Anybody here wanna walk on golden streets, say "I do!"
Anybody here sick and tired of livin' like ya do?
Anybody here want a home with love forever, say "I do!" Do you trust God enough to honor Him as holy? Enough to want a home with Him forever? Say "I do!" | | What's happening >Sign up for the Gardening Club (see attachment). >Future concerts:
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THIS WEEK
Wednesday, May 2
6:30pm Youth Bible Study
Thursday, May 3
6:30pm CHIP
7:00pm The Journey Friday, May 4
6:00pm Shabbat Service
7:00pm Prophecies of Hope
Sabbath, May 5
9, 11am Pastor Roger Walter
Sabbath Thru the Ages
10:00am Sabbath School
7:00pm Prophecies of Hope
NEXT WEEK
Sunday, May 6
9:00am Men's Group
4:00pm CHIP
7:00pm Prophecies of Hope Tuesday, May 8
6:30pm CHIP
7:00pmYoung Adult
Wednesday, May 92
6:30pm Youth Bible Study
7:00pm Elders
Thursday, May 10
12noon God's Closet
6:30pm CHIP
7:00pm The Journey Friday, May 11
9:00am God's Closet
6:00pm Shabbat Service
7:00pm Prophecies of Hope
Sabbath, May 12
9, 11am Pastor Danny Kim
10:00am Sabbath School
7:00pm Prophecies of Hope
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