2010 October 17 « New Life For The Nations

THINGS GOD WON’T ASK ON THAT DAY.

1…. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove. He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation..

2…. Gos won’t ask the square footage of your house, He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

3…. God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He’ll ask how many you helped to clothe.

4…. God won’t ask what your highest salary was. He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

5…. God won’t ask what your job title was. He’ll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.

6…. God won’t ask how many friends you had. He’ll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

7…. God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived, He’ll ask how you treated your neighbors.

8…. God won’t ask about the color of your skin, He’ll ask about the content of your character.

9…. God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. He’ll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.

Message for October 16, 2010

“What did you go out into the wilderness to see…? Matt. 11:7

Jesus was asking a question about motivation. What is your motivation for what you do? Why do you live the way you live? What is your reason for serving God? Why are you here at New Life?

Are we here because there isn’t any excitement anywhere else? Are we at New Life because it is the biggest, best, most “rocking” place of “worship” in the area? Is it the “in place” to be? I hardly think that is the opinion of the community. Otherwise they would be flocking here by the droves.

This church was built on one principle. We teach the word of God that will give you victory everyday. We may not be a “spiritual walmart” where you can get everything you want. We aren’t large enough to offer classes for every “issue”. We don’t live in a large beautiful house. We have a simple family life and a desire to help all we can.

Are we here to promote a “Christian life style” that is comfortable rubbing shoulders with the world? Should we participate more with the world? It is hard to get more than a handful to join us when we meet with other churches in community services.

I have spent the last three years trying just to continue from day to day. Staying alive was my primary function. Making the effort to continue with what God called me to do and reflect an appearance of strength proved hard at times. But, I made a commitment 30 years ago to give my life for Jesus and New Life. I do not plan to stop as long as there is breath in my body.

“I have decided to follow Jesus. Though none go with me still I will follow. The world behind me the Word before me. I will follow Jesus.