The Open Word (Audio)

Have you ever met anyone who shakes their fist at God? Maybe they had something terrible happen to them, like a death in the family. As Christians, we can try to share God's goodness with them, but it's a hard job when they're so jaded and hurt. Pastor David urges us to keep loving people. Whatever they're going through is between them and the Lord. Our job is to share Jesus. They may or may not make the choice to worship God, but we can rest knowing that we did everything in our power.

Have you ever talked with anyone who has hardened their heart towards God? Maybe you've shared miracles or blessings that have happened to you personally, and they're still not convinced of His goodness. Pastor David is teaching us today about those people who harden their hearts towards the Lord during the tribulation. They're so blind that even these super natural events that take place won't change their minds! They will blaspheme the only One who can save them in all they'll go through.

Have you ever talked with anyone who has hardened their heart towards God? Maybe you've shared miracles or blessings that have happened to you personally, and they're still not convinced of His goodness. Pastor David is teaching us today about those people who harden their hearts towards the Lord during the tribulation. They're so blind that even these super natural events that take place won't change their minds! They will blaspheme the only One who can save them in all they'll go through.

Revelation talks about plagues that will kill off huge amounts of people. Pastor David is reminding us that there are already deadly diseases around right now! We can do everything in our power to attempt staying healthy, but when it's our time, it's our time. No amount of healthy living will keep us from dying. Yes, we should take care of our temples that the Lord has given us. But we need to be wise about our own mortality. Thankfully to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!

Revelation talks about plagues that will kill off huge amounts of people. Pastor David is reminding us that there are already deadly diseases around right now! We can do everything in our power to attempt staying healthy, but when it's our time, it's our time. No amount of healthy living will keep us from dying. Yes, we should take care of our temples that the Lord has given us. But we need to be wise about our own mortality. Thankfully to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!

There are horrible atrocities that take place in other countries, and they're often aimed at Christians. Pastor David is reminding us that those terrible things that happen are nothing compared to what's coming. The death and destruction will be worldwide, and it's going to be out of control. Those who think it's a scary world right now will be blown away by what's to come. Thankfully though, the Lord is patient. He's waiting for all that will come to know Him to make their choice. Choose Him today!

There are horrible atrocities that take place in other countries, and they're often aimed at Christians. Pastor David is reminding us that those terrible things that happen are nothing compared to what's coming. The death and destruction will be worldwide, and it's going to be out of control. Those who think it's a scary world right now will be blown away by what's to come. Thankfully though, the Lord is patient. He's waiting for all that will come to know Him to make their choice. Choose Him today!

You might be out there listening today and have been fighting with a certain sin. Maybe you backslid, and can't seem to get going in the right direction again. Pastor David is reminding us that God's grace is enough. It will be enough for those who won't accept Him until the tribulation, and it's enough for us right now. Call out to Him. Give it all over to Him. It's never too late. We need to remember that we're a new creation EVERY morning. No matter how far away we've strayed from Him, God is faithful

You might be out there listening today and have been fighting with a certain sin. Maybe you backslid, and can't seem to get going in the right direction again. Pastor David is reminding us that God's grace is enough. It will be enough for those who won't accept Him until the tribulation, and it's enough for us right now. Call out to Him. Give it all over to Him. It's never too late. We need to remember that we're a new creation EVERY morning. No matter how far away we've strayed from Him, God is faithful

When we come before the Lord in worship, we need to actually worship. Pastor David wants us to put some thought into this. Are we actually worshiping the Maker of the Universe when we are singing? Are we letting those words to the songs sink down deep? Maybe you've been struggling lately with this. Next time, try just listening with your eyes closed. Agree with the words to the songs as you talk to the Lord in your heart, and take it all in. Oh, what wonderful communion is ahead for us with our God!