Hardship

This week I want to talk about hardships. I want to talk about the things that keep you from being the Christian you want to be. There are plenty of things that people struggle with, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or pleasures of the flesh, maybe gambling, or something as simple as lying or having a sharp tongue, any of these things can be our stumbling block to keep us from Christ. Everyone has something that they struggle with, and it has always been that way. From the internal struggles that Judas Iscariot dealt with to the social pressures that Aaron dealt with when he created the golden calf to whatever it is that haunts you today. The good news, is that God is always there to help you through it. Our favorite Rabbi from Tarsus put it rather well in our scripture so lets get into that. The scripture come from the Book of Romans Chapter 8, Verses 35 & 37 – 39. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

So that’s it – NOTHING can separate us from God. Nobody, Nowhere, No-how. All we have to do is put God first. Just say to yourself, I am Second. Another program I will be bringing into the church will explore this concept a little more, so tell your friends, and come join us!