Bringing Relationships to Life

Many things must happen before a person becomes a true believer. Some almost make it. They are just as lost as the one who never started. The ones who almost make it may think that are Christians. The scripture will disagree with them. This message tells what we must do and what others must do to produce a true believer.

Many things can happen when we call on the name of the Lord. Often,

they do not. Why is that? Why can't I call on the name of the Lord and

see things happen every time?

We are in the midst of a storm right now. The Coronavirus is running rampant. Political and health officials are scrambling to get ahead of it. The economy is tanking. Schools are closed. Many businesses cannot weather this storm. They will be closed permanently. A hoard of toilet paper appears to be the solution of the populace. Are godly people immune to this storm? Did we do something wrong to get this storm. Let's look at an actual storm and see what God's word would have us do.

Shame is at the very heart of those who call upon the name of the Lord. They know they are sinners and don't want to be put to shame on Judgement Day. People aren't ashamed of anything they have done anymore. They make excuses and approve their own sins while loudly condemning others. Why is that?

We have been set free from the Law because Jesus is our righteousness. We now live under the law of love. We love Jesus and we love others. Our love for Jesus and others is evident or we do not possess salvation.. The Holy Spirit who abides in every Christian will urge the believer to act. Love demands that we identify with the ones we love. Therefore, love stands up and declares itself. We cannot be ashamed of the ones we love.

There are two prerequisites for God meeting out needs. They deal with our being faithful first. When we have been faithful we can expect that God will meet every need. What are those two prerequisites? That's the message here.

Worry follows some people all the time. Many people are only worried when they face daunting problems. Still others, never worry at all. Since everyone faces the good and the bad times, which category do you fall into? Would you rather be oblivious to your problems or know those problems without worry? This is a message for just about everyone and should be passed on to anyone you know is worried.

Most never know the joy of God's strength. They are late to ask for it if that ask for it at all. They are unwilling to do anything for the Lord because they know that they can't do what He has asked of them. That is, they can't do so in their own strength and they don't know that they can count on Him. But this is the strength of the Lord. Joy erupts when believers finally believe they can do all things through Him who strengthens them.

God has placed people in our lives who are a blessing. They encourage,

challenge and give us opportunities to be His representatives to each

other. So, we take joy in each other.

Do you have someone you desperately want to see saved? If so, this message may help.