June 12. All the adults and teens were combined in the auditorium this morning for Sunday school. The evangelist Stephen Wratchford, who has come to help with the VBS program, preached an excellent message on Romans 12:1,2, applying too William Borden’s declarations “No reserve, no retreat, no regrets.” Bro. Wratchford pointed out that our service for the Lord is not only reasonable but it is rewarding -- it is good, it is acceptable (or pleasing, both to us and to the Lord), and it is perfect (complete -- all that we need to do God’s will is supplied). Pastor Ogle’s message from James 2:14-26 was a good heart-searching message too. He encouraged church members to consider their profession of salvation. Can you point to specific works that demonstrate that your faith in Jesus Christ is genuine? Is your faith real? Is it evidenced by works? Are you trusting in your works to save you? A couple people raised their hands at the invitation, and one responded and was dealt with afterward. This evening marks the beginning of VBS at EBC. Christy and Connie have gone to help with the program. Daddy and I are listening to the service from Central Baptist Church in Ocala, FL, Pastor Andy Bloom preaching on “Conditions in View of Christ’s Coming” from the book of Joel and cross references. We are living in a world where “The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?” What sad words! God’s judgment is coming, and judgment begins at the house of God. We are to declare God’s glory among the heathen among whom we live and the heathen around the world. “And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.” John 17:10 Not only did Christ assert that His own had kept His word, He also stated that He is glorified in them. How a sinless God can be glorified in sinful man, though sanctified by His grace, is hard to take in! But how thankful I am to know that Christ is glorified in me. May I seek with all that I have to manifest forth His glory.
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