Who We Should Be

Here is something to think about. If we are focusing on what was and never focusing on what is or can be, we will never become who we should be.

Operation Andrew

John 1:41 (NIV 1984) says, "The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ)." Do we do this? Do we go and tell others about Jesus? There will be more details to what Operation Andrew is all about in the near future on a Sunday morning. You don't want to miss out on what Operation Andrew is about.

God Knows Me

Psalm 139:1 (NIV 1984) says, "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me." Isn't it great that we serve a God who has searched us and knows us. God knows us inside and out. He knows our thoughts. He knows our intents. He knows every detail about who we are. He knows we what try to hide from people and He knows what we make sure people can see. He not only knows us, but He knows what is best for us. I want you to be encouraged today that God knows who you are and He loves you no matter what is going on in your life. Yes, He wants you to live for Him and He wants to have a relationship with you. He wants you to be holy as He is holy, but He loves you regardless. Rest assured that He will change you from the inside out.

In the words of Herm Edwards, "Don't Press Send"

Proverbs 15:1(NIV 1984) says, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
In the world that we live with social media being so prevalent and we sit behind a computer and write things, this verse is so important. We often will write things that we would never say to a person's face. Also, we say things that destroy versus build up. Let us be gentle with our answers. Let us think through what we say and what we post. Before we press send, make sure that what is being said won't be damaging to our witness for Jesus. In the words that Herm Edwards (former NFL coach) when teaching rookies about coming into the league "Don't Press Send".

Just some thoughts for this day.