The Open Word (Audio)

The Bible says that now is the day of salvation. Because tomorrow is not promised, we should surrender our hearts and lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ today. In today’s message, Pastor David admonishes us to cry out to the Lord while the window for grace and salvation is still open, for there will be a day when that window will close. Those who have rejected Jesus in this life will be cast away from the Father’s presence. Those who have accepted God’s free gift of grace will enter into everlasting rest.

When Jesus hung on the cross, He cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” As Jesus bore the sins of the world, holy Father God could not look upon His Son, and for the first time ever, there was a separation between God the Father and God the Son. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that because Jesus bore our sin, we can experience reconciliation with the Lord. Because Jesus was rejected and forsaken, we will never have to experience separation from the love of God.

When Jesus hung on the cross, He cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” As Jesus bore the sins of the world, holy Father God could not look upon His Son, and for the first time ever, there was a separation between God the Father and God the Son. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that because Jesus bore our sin, we can experience reconciliation with the Lord. Because Jesus was rejected and forsaken, we will never have to experience separation from the love of God.

When Jesus stood trial, He suffered in silence. Christ did not threaten His accusers, nor did He defend Himself against the unjust treatment. Instead, Jesus put His trust in Almighty God to bring about His plan and His purposes. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages those of us who are falsely accused or suffering injustice to put the case before the Lord and wait on Him to avenge the matter. Unlike men who cannot act justly, the Lord executes perfect justice and always does so with a heart of reconciliation and love.

When Jesus stood trial, He suffered in silence. Christ did not threaten His accusers, nor did He defend Himself against the unjust treatment. Instead, Jesus put His trust in Almighty God to bring about His plan and His purposes. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages those of us who are falsely accused or suffering injustice to put the case before the Lord and wait on Him to avenge the matter. Unlike men who cannot act justly, the Lord executes perfect justice and always does so with a heart of reconciliation and love.

In 1 Peter chapter 3, the Apostle encourages the Church to be of one mind. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that the way to accomplish one mind in a body of believers is for everyone to have singular focus on Christ. As the Church sets its eyes on Jesus, God steers the ship and directs the path. The Lord also empowers His people to put the needs of others first. As God’s people live sacrificial selfless lives, the unity that Peter speaks about becomes apparent in the Body of Christ.

In 1 Peter chapter 3, the Apostle encourages the Church to be of one mind. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that the way to accomplish one mind in a body of believers is for everyone to have singular focus on Christ. As the Church sets its eyes on Jesus, God steers the ship and directs the path. The Lord also empowers His people to put the needs of others first. As God’s people live sacrificial selfless lives, the unity that Peter speaks about becomes apparent in the Body of Christ.

In 1 Peter chapter 3, Peter writes on the subject of submission. Children are instructed to obey and submit to their parents. Husbands and wives are instructed to submit to their spouses. All members of the Body of Christ are to submit to each other and to earthly authorities. As each person in the family of God submits to one another in Christian love, the Church functions well and in perfect unity. When the Church is unified, it can fulfill the Great Commission without division and reflect God’s love and glory.

In 1 Peter chapter 3, Peter writes on the subject of submission. Children are instructed to obey and submit to their parents. Husbands and wives are instructed to submit to their spouses. All members of the Body of Christ are to submit to each other and to earthly authorities. As each person in the family of God submits to one another in Christian love, the Church functions well and in perfect unity. When the Church is unified, it can fulfill the Great Commission without division and reflect God’s love and glory.

If you knew Jesus was coming back tomorrow, how would you spend your last day on earth? Would you live very differently to prepare, or would you continue on with life as normal because you were already ready to meet the King of Kings? In today’s message, Pastor David encourages us to remember the that the Lord’s Second Coming is imminent. We want to be Christians who are wise with their time so that when we do finally meet Jesus face to face, we will hear the words, “Well done good and faithful servant.”