Devin - John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 NIV)


Jesus was tolerant of people with opinions and different views. While he lived on earth he gave compassion and mercy. He loved. Despite that there were those who rejected him , he was able to give to all. Certainly he is the only way, but until his creation (you and me) see the light - he still loves.

Dev says "it's pretty straight forward to me Jesus is the way but there are many who think there are many paths to God."

Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic or lord!
Who do you say he is?

Tim - Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 NIV)

Consider the women (Mary and Mary) who prepared Jesus' body. What if they would have said "no, I've done so much - let someone else do it." Thankful they didn't. What they were called to do was necessary.

In our life , there our lots of "words and deeds" that we are required to do that don't always feel appreciated or even necessary. However!!! This scripture is telling us no matter what we "have " to do - let's do it all unto the Father for His glory and honor.

Also from Ephesians 4 - let's not just stop doing what will offend and hurt but let's go beyond that and do good - like give and build up and love.

Let us make a conscience effort to surrender to the Holy Spirit in all that we do.

Gina - psalm32:1-2

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. (Psalm 32:1, 2 NIV)

That's us! Us 5 this morning count it a blessing that our God offers forgiveness to us. It's this forgiveness that gives us life and therefore we share this life with others.

Livia - Psalm 100

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. (Psalm 100:1-5 NIV)

Why praise Him? According to Psalm 100 he made us, we are his kids, he is good and his love never fails. His faithfulness continues forever.

Liv encouraged us all to praise God no matter what we are going through. God is our joy.

Devin - I Chronicles 16:10-11

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. (1 Chronicles 16:10, 11 NIV)

What does "seek his face always mean" ? Was kadin's question right after this scripture was read. Daddy answered by showing how he looks right at him face to face and has eye contact in order to know him and spend time with him.

How do we spend time knowing God? By being quiet before him, praying , listening, reading his word , going to church to learn more and be encouraged.

Just last night some of my worship team friends and I talked about seeking God's face, not his will. Then we will know his will by knowing God and his heart. Let our hearts rejoice!!

Gina - Psalm 8

Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! (Psalm 8:1-9 NIV)

Need we say more!?

God is everything we need!

Tim - Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (Ephesians 6:10 NIV)

Our eyes see our faults, but our faith sees our Savior. So many times we feel like we have failed. We look in the mirror and see a failure. God sees new life , a child he loves very much and a forgiven soul.

While we must persevere and keep living our lives to glorify God - it's so beautiful to rest in His love and mercy.

Be strong in The Lord and never give up hope!!!