TOMORROW IS GOING TO BE
A LIFE CHANGING DAY IN GOD’S HOUSE!
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE IN YOUR PLACE
AT 9:15 & 10:30!
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Daily Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart:
Romans 5:17, “For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ”
Standing upon Christ as our righteousness is the key to enjoying God as our source.
The verse above shows the relationship between righteousness, grace, and life.
Righteousness is the basic factor for grace to reign.
In other words, the supply of grace to us is based on the righteousness of God demonstrated at Calvary.
Grace flows from the cross.
In Romans 5:17 grace is linked with righteousness.
In verse 21 grace reigns through righteousness.
Both verses reveal that grace flows out of righteousness and issues in life.
Life is the goal.
Life refers to God Himself ruling and reigning from within as the source of our living.
Thus, grace, or supply, reigns through righteousness, that we may enjoy God Himself as the eternal life being our source.
For our practical experience, it is important to know that grace does not come to us in a haphazard way.
Our ability to stand in grace for God’s supply is solidly based on God’s righteousness at the cross (Rom. 5:1-2).
Grace is not without a basis.
Even if God wanted to give us grace, He could not do it apart from righteousness.
Because God’s character is one of righteousness, whatever He does is within the limits of His righteous nature and character.
In our experience we do not need to be concerned about whether we are lovable or whether we have potential so that God would receive us.
It has nothing to do with that.
It has to do with this: Has God righteously dealt with all the sins of all men?
First John 2:1 answers with a resounding Yes!—
1 John 2:1, “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”
Until Tomorrow,
With a Shepherd’s Love
Pastor
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TODAY’S PRAYER LIST
Marli & Sarah Page/Payne – Mission Trip
Bill Lawhead
Brandon Black
Debra Roberts – Much Prayer Needed
Don Slate Family
Hanna Hall – Pray For Grace
Joe Johnson
Marynell Ford – Pray For Guidance
Amy Garner’s Mother
Ashley Burn’s Sisters
Brandon’s Dad & Grandmother
Barbara Shed’s Family
Bill Moody
Charlie Sessom –Waiting
Colby/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Denise Stubbs – Kim Allison’s Mom
Donna Gourley
Doug Fritzel
Greg Payne – Lisa’s Brother
James Garner’s G’Son
Joyceann – James Garner’s Daughter
Kimberly – Dustin’s Sister
Larry Barker
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Lynn – Nancy Brown’s Daughter
Mary Sims
Mary Williams Son – Mike
Michael Stanley
Nancy Brown’s G’Daughter
Nora Allison – Dustin’s Mom
Pastor Stucke– Nikki’s Dad
Paula Ferus’ Missionary Friend
Ricky Stubbs
Roseleigh Osborn
Scott Lanier – Lisa’s Cousin
Sharon Blalock
Shaelyn – Jill’s Friend
Sheila Simmons Cousin
Tom Witcher