PASTOR'S CORNER

  Matt 6:25-34   Do you see what Jesus is trying to convey in light of what has already revealed? The subject “Worry” is unfaithfulness towards our Master, its unnecessary because He is our Father, and it’s unwise because of our future promises.  Jesus says “Do not be anxious” three times in this text alone.  Why? Because we are naturally prone to do the complete opposite.  We say “We are calm; but inside a train that is about to go off the rails.”  There is something very important I think we overlook when we approach passages like this.  We tend to miss important theological truths; that I believe would help deal with what Jesus is addressing in this sermon.  Our hearts need to receptive to Scripture as it describes the character of God as we go through this life.  Two very important doctrines are found in this portion that we tend to overlook and approach with humanism (meaning human reasoning) .  They are the doctrine of...

  Matt 6:19-24 What are the imperishable riches of the kingdom of God?   It’s marked by a redeemed life whose eye is fixed on heaven as they know that’s where their treasure is.  I can tell you what it’s not!!  It’s not fixed on an unlimited amount of money, diamonds or gold.  It’s not fixed on houses and mansions and comparing them with your brothers or sisters in heaven.  It’s not fixed on perfect health or seeing loved ones when you get there.  But!   Contentment in the present and the future that is fixed on Christ alone, as you wait for His return or your call home.  It’s the Christian life that is spiritually, single-minded devotion to Christ.  Though this is our end game every day, there is something that is strong-willed and wants to go to war with you.   It’s the battle of flesh versus the Spirit.   The Apostle Paul penned these words of warning “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify th...