This world belongs to God! 9/30/14

9/30/14

The World is Better Now Than Ever in History, And I hope you believe It!

There is significantly less violence and poverty in the world. People are better educated, better fed and less persecuted than in the past. The plagues of the past have been eliminated. Humans live significantly longer and healthier lives. This list goes on and is backed by numbers.

Don’t live your life in the doom and gloom of todays news!

Live your life for the glory of God and do the best you can with the day you have been given.

Gal 6:9  And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Gal 6:10  So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

This world belongs to God! 9/29/14

9/29/14

Throughout History there have been dark times and times of great growth there have been times of great advancements in the church and the word of God. There have been times that man was not allowed to see the word of God. There has been men that have made many sacrifices in order to put the word into the hands of mankind. I believe that the graph will show that the world is getting better!

This world belongs to God! 9/28/14

9/28/14

No, I don’t have my head stuck in the sand, and yes, I do see the news of the day! And I know that there is a lot of bad things in this world. I also know, without any doubt, That our God is a God who is always and forever in control! ALWAYS! Never, never getting out of control, never being caught off guard.

Our God is sovereign and will always be sovereign. And we don’t know His plan!

Lam 3:38  Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come?

Isa 45:7  I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things.

Pro 21:1  The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

Pro 16:9  The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.

Pro 19:21  Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.

Pro 21:30  No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.

Isa 46:9  remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me,

Isa 46:10  declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'

This world belongs to God! 9/27/14

9/27/14

Christian influence in arts and entertainment has also been pervasive throughout history. 

With the rise of the new atheism and the growing hatred in some circles towards people of faith, may we never forget the positive impact that Christ and his followers have made on history and our world. One Harvard scholar, Robert Putman, recently admitted the positive influence of people of faith on society. May his tribe increase.

Is that impact waning? Is it time to reclaim our purpose to DISCOVER our gifts and use them, not just in the church, but also to be salt and light in every sector of our society? I believe so. We have one life to live. Let's make a difference in our world ... for Jesus Christ. 

Eph 6:10  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Eph 6:11  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand!

This world belongs to God! 9/26/14

9/26/14

WIlliam Wilberforce's work in abolishing slavery was driven by his faith, as was Dr Martin Luther King Jnr's efforts to end racial segregation.

Heb 8:12  For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more."

This world belongs to God! 9/25/14

9/25/14

Christians have been pioneers in all fields of science including physiology, biology, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and medicine. In fact, modern science is an outgrowth of Christian theology.

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Christians have been front-runners in the establishment of law, freedom, rights, equality, and freedom of religion in our world.

I said it before, and I say again; this world is getting better! Not the other way. I know if you look at the near past you can say, “Look! You idiot, what are you saying?” Well I say look at the bigger picture.

 Jer 31:33  But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.