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Final thoughts on reading

12/31/2015

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​So we have wandered far and wide this past year. We have read the story of how God created everything out of nothing and how we messed it all up by our pride and arrogance. We have read about the flood of God’s holiness and wrath being poured out on a rebellious human race, except for the chosen man of God, Noah. We have read about a man who has a son at 100 years old, the coat of many colors, and the parting of the Red Sea. We have seen and heard from King David, his son Solomon and prophet after prophet of God. We read the fourfold story of Jesus and got a glimpse of how His church was founded and grew. We heard from the Apostle to us, Gentiles, to tell us how to live as a church of Jesus and just recently we saw that one day Jesus will win, and us with Him, if we are on His team. We got the opportunity to see how messed up Jesus lineage was with men and women in it like; Judah, Rahab, David, and Josiah. We read 66 books that were all about the same person and yet each different in how they presented said person. We have read the very words of God the revelation He intends for His children to have about Him. We have seen the Word, the living revelation of God, to us. We have read and even felt the ultimate controlled sacrifice for the rebellious and idolatrous people. This past year we have read through the greatest story ever told. But as I have said all year, it is not about how much of God’s Word you read, it is about getting in and staying in the Word of God. The Word of God is the most powerful force we know. This is the force that gives life, convicts the soul, condemns to death, and creates out of nothing. Why would one not desire to tap into this power? I pray that each person that undertook reading through the Bible was blessed, encouraged, challenged, and strengthened through the time in God’s Word. A New Year is upon us, so whether you read through the Bible again, or have another reading plan as I do, stay in the Word and I guarantee God will be glorified through it. 
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Bruce
1/2/2016 07:41:00 am

I enjoyed reading his word very much. I have learned so much and have grown closer to God than i have ever been. I have shared his word with family and friends both in the good times and the sad times. His word has comforted me and others alike. Thank you to all the church family that have helped me in my growth. Thank you to our God for opening my eyes and showing how he has given me in my life. Thank you for opening my ears so i could the good news of Jesus.!!

Today as we prayed together, my wife and i simply wanted to say thank you to God for being such a great God. We simply praised him for being our God!!! Praise and glory be his for ever and ever... Amen.

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Tammy
1/2/2016 06:46:49 pm

Amen....well said Bruce!
Thank you Pastor Jeff for keeping up with this blog all year and helping us grow more.
Thank you Bruce for all your great insight and helping us grow too.
Thank God for his Word that we can know how to live for Him each day. I told Clyde today that the goal I have in this life is for me to get to heaven and hear "well done" by my Savior. That's all that will matter on that day.
And because Jesus wins we will too!!

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Bruce
1/4/2016 04:14:32 pm

Thank Tammy as well. I have enjoyed learning and growing with this past year.

I too look forward to what God as planned for me and family in the year/years to come.

also sorry for not replying to your email but our email is down. I am unable to reply to any messages at this time. hopefully it will taken care of soon.

I look forward to the pastors blog to witness and share what God is doing in my life.

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