Sunday Review

Today was a hard day to preach. I sensed a spiritual battle building. But what a wonderful message from God as we looked at the idea that He wants to bless beyond our imagination as we obey His direction.

Many things are stirring in the background. God has a direction for our church to follow, revival is 2 weeks away, we have the Westchester Manor mission project, and this week I found out we have an opportunity to take over Lifegate Baptist Mission. The question for us now is whether or not we are going to listen to God.

God is up to something great and Satan doesn't want that to happen. We need to be aware that Both are working and we must decide to only listen to God.

Next week is going to be an interesting Sunday as we have a Church Family Meeting. We have some things we need to talk through and that can only be done in a group.

One of the things I struggle with is discouragement. I see things that we need to do as a church and there is not enough of me to do it. Of course I'm not suppose to do it all. That is the purpose of the body of Christ. As everyone does their part, God will be honored with Northgate and will bless greatly.

Remaining Disciplined

Do you struggle with remaining disciplined? I do. One year ago my bone doctor told me to walk 40 mins. four times a week. It was only a few weeks ago that I began to follow the doctor's orders. Even with getting started I have had days to go by without walking.

Why do we struggle so with being disciplined? We have the same problem when it comes to following God's direction. We know what we should be doing but just can't seem to get started. Even when we do start, it is difficult to maintain the momentum. So what do we do?

I believe the ridding force that causes us to be disciplined is motivation. My motivation for walking is the realization that if I don't, the medication that I'm taking won't work properly thus my bones won't be restored and as I get older they will begin to break easily. I don't want that to happen.

But what should be our motivation for serving and following God? The realization of what Jesus Christ did on our behalf. No one other than God asked Him to allow Himself to be placed on the cross and take on the sins of mankind from the beginning of time to the end of time. He did it out of love for us!

Now what are we going to do for Him in return? I will have answer for myself and you will have to answer for yourself. What is your decision?