Treasured Truth

When they were wandering in the wilderness, the children of Israel took their eyes off the promise God had given them and put their eyes on the problems they had, and because of that, what happened to them?  All of that generation died in the wilderness.  Pastor Ford asks us today—how many of us are dying in the wilderness because we always focus on the problem and not on the promise?

When we encounter criticism, we can use it to help evaluate whether our focus is on God or whether it’s on ourselves.  If God called us to accomplish something, but we get offended when we encounter criticism about the task at hand, then we should ask ourselves—why are we offended that somebody is criticizing what God has told us to do?

As we begin a new study in Nehemiah, we’ll learn that we should expect to encounter critics and haters along the way, as we seek to do what God has called us to do.  Pastor Ford will explain that any time there is an opportunity, there will always be opposition. Whenever we step out in faith, we better believe something will come along to make us fear.  And we need to understand that victory will almost always be followed by a valley.

Pastor Ford has some encouaraging news to share with us today—even if we’re just cop outs, Christ will give us all a bail out, so we can break out and carry out the purposes He has for our lives, and to use us for His glory. And that’s one reason why scripture tells us that Jesus will supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory!

Today Pastor Ford asks a poignant question—do we believe God for our future? If we do, then we should proclaim it!  We shouldn’t care what kind of opposition comes our way, we know where we’re going.  We know where we’re headed and no one and nothing can stop us from getting there. How can we know for certain?  Because God has already told us where we’re going and we know we can trust Him.

Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.  And so what does faith do for us?  Pastor Ford sayd that It gives us insight into foresight like it’s hindsight.  In other words, as believers in Christ, God lets us know what our future is going to be, so that we can have faith in Him and in our future.

As we continue to study Genesis 3 and look at motherhood, Pastor Ford will explain that beginning with Eve, the promise of motherhood is that mothers would reinvest mankind with life.  It’s an ultimate promise of pardon. The Savior who would eventually come through Eve’s descendants would ultimately rectify mankind’s sinful situation.

As we continue to study Genesis 3 and look at motherhood, Pastor Ford will explain that beginning with Eve, the promise of motherhood is that mothers would reinvest mankind with life.  It’s a promise of pardon. The Savior that would eventually come through Eve’s descendants will ultimately rectify mankind’s sinful situation.

As we look forward to Mother’s Day, we’ll begin a study today in Genesis 3 that celebrate’s motherhood.  Pastor Ford will describe how God’s promise of salvation was tied to motherhood from the beginning and He promised that Eve’s progeny would bring forth the child that would redeem the world from sin.

When we become involved in ministry at our local church, we need to remember Who it is we’re working for.  It’s God Who has called us to the work we are doing and ultimately, we’ll be accountable to Him. Today, we’ll learn how God has gifted each of us in special ways and has given us the things that He wants us to do.