Walking in Truth

The circumstances you’re currently facing may feel like a flood. There might be a flood of emotions, a tossing of routine, a storm of unknowns with a job or maybe even your health. One good thing about storms is that they come to an end. After the dark clouds dissolve, there’s a peace and hope for new beginnings. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny relates the flood of Noah to the challenges of living during this pandemic. One thing to plant your hope in during all of this is that God most definitely cares!

If there was a fire in the building, there would be ample warnings, notifications, and alarms going off to alert you of the danger. But if you disregard those warnings, you’ll get burned by the unrelenting fire. In a similar way, God gives plenty of warnings before He brings judgment. Today, Pastor Johnny details how God showed much patience and grace during Noah’s time, before He brought destruction on an unbelieving and disobedient world. Are you seeing the warning signs now?

Everyone relates to the parent/child relationship. There should be a level of respect or even fear of the authority in your life, because they have the ability to affect your circumstances. A parent has the opportunity to offer grace when that’s needed and can give discipline when that’s necessary. So what about when God takes the parent role and you’re the child? Do you have a respectful fear of His power and authority? Pastor Johnny talks today about the importance of taking God’s warnings seriously.

When certain things increase, it’s viewed as a positive thing. An increase in income or education has its benefits and an increase in vacation days or number of children can be a blessing. But what if there was an increase in something that was bad for society? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny mentions some areas that increase for the worst. Just as society was corrupt and immoral before the flood of Noah, the world’s in a dangerous position right now that looks similar to the times of Noah.

Do you feel like you just don’t have time or opportunity to pray? Sometimes, distractions overtake you and you give up praying. Satan uses these excuses, among many others to keep you from prayer. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to imitate Jesus, the ultimate example, in your prayer life. He never let busyness, weariness, or distraction keep Him from prayer. It was the key to the power of His life and ministry. And it is for you today too. It is your spiritual lifeline. Don’t let anything keep you from time with God in prayer!

Have you ever screwed up so badly that you thought it couldn’t be fixed? Pastor Johnny talks today about the effects that sin has in our lives. When you practice sin on a daily basis, it becomes routine. No longer are you repulsed by the things of this world, but you revel in it. Slowly but surely, sin eats away at you until you’re all alone. Don’t become desensitized to sin; let it infuriate you and propel you into the arms of Jesus. For He loves and cares about you and doesn’t want to see you in Satan’s clutches.

A lot of people think that if they can keep their sin a secret, it never needs to come to light. Pastor Johnny reminds us today that sin is never just sin. Much like leprosy, it eats away at you from the inside out. When you rationalize your sin, you’re saying that you’re right and God’s wrong; when you continue in it, you become numb to the effects. Don’t justify your sin. You already have all the justification you need and it only comes through Jesus Christ who died on a cross on Calvary in order to save you.

We all know what it feels like to be discouraged. Sometimes life doesn’t relent and it continues to beat you down until you feel hopeless. Pastor Johnny talks today about the hope and comfort you can find in Jesus Christ. There are things in your life that are out of your control, but there’s nothing that’s outside the will of God. When you’re walking with the Lord, there’s a sense of joy and hope that outweighs any depression or negativity. The war has been fought and the hope you have in Him is everlasti

It’s easy to get emotionally attached to things. Sometimes we hold on to useless items just because it reminds us of a different time. Pastor Johnny talks to us today about what we must forsake to follow Christ. You’re called to leave everything, take up your cross and follow Him. It seems a little extreme, but God has your best interest in mind. He loves you and wants to see you grow in Him. Don’t forget that God knows best and He would never ask you to abandon anything if it wasn’t for your own good.

It can be tricky to trust someone when you don’t know their intentions. Pastor Johnny reminds us today that God never changes; He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. You know His word and His promises and therefore you know His intentions. He sent His son to earth to die in your stead that you may live with Him forever in Heaven. He doesn’t want to spend eternity apart from you. If you don’t obey through faith, you’ll stay in the shallows and there will be no fish within your reach.