Happy Monday to all! Yesterday, we worshipped our great God knowing we are His children forever through faith in Christ. Then we looked from Genesis 31 how God directed Jacob’s life to make him a godlier man and to accomplish His purposes to bring salvation to the world through Jacob’s descendants. We learned God will guide and direct us to do His will for our good and for His glory. God does not hide His will but makes clear to us what he desires for us to do. God provides confirming signs to direct our paths to His purposes. Even though you and I have not yet become the men or women we need to be, God protects and directs us despite our flaws. God purposes for our lives will be fulfilled whether others understand or not. God works out His purposes for His children even when people seek to thwart that from happening.
During the month of April, we will be taking up the Annie Armstrong for North American Missions. All the money given goes to reaching people and starting churches all over North America.
Remember to keep praying continually for each other. None of us know fully the burdens our brothers and sisters in Christ might be carrying.
Love being your pastor!
Bob Ray, Pastor, East Madison Baptist Church