Steve Bergeron

5 anni

From last year, but worth reposting

Good morning friends, we hope you are well.

Today is the shortest and the darkest day of the year where we live, literally. Which gives me reason to contemplate things, especially the contrast between darkness and light.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God.
All things were made by Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made.
In Him was life, and the life was the LIGHT of men.
And THE LIGHT shines in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not(couldn't overcome it, couldn't understand it.)
John 1:1-5

Thank God for The Light of the world- Jesus Christ, full of grace and truth.

If you've been on vacation somewhere, like Disneyland where you havent noticed, the real world has gotten very, very dark. And the days(time as we know it) are short.
So many are in the dark, either by choice or by deception, and cannot find the way out.

That's where we come in. We are to be salt & light in the world.

Paul said this:
"Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That you may be blameless and sincere, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation(people and/or generation) among whom YOU SHINE AS LIGHTS IN THE WORLD."
Philippians 2:14-15

Friends, when you're lost, and it's dark and cold, a light cutting through that darkness brings hope and anticipation- joy at the very thought of being rescued. It helps people to hang on just a little bit longer so they CAN be rescued.

It's nearly Christmas. Regardless of when Jesus was born, regardless of the roots of the day, regardless of any of the technical puke anyone may want to spew on this holiday season, I tell you of a truth- let your light so shine in the darkness. Many are hoping and praying for sign that God exists and that Jesus is real and that He's heard their prayer.

You be that kind stranger, that angel, that messenger from God. Reach out, holding forth the Word of life, even in the checkout line. Even a heartfelt smile and a genuine God Bless You has brought much needed warmth and tears to people's eyes. People are starving to death for love and acceptance, and we have Him, living on the inside of us. So let Him love them, through you today. Be light in a dark and cold world. Be a beacon of hope today.

God richly bless you all. I pray great boldness and the anointing and manifestation of His love in your life today. May you never be the same.

We love you all dearly.

Preecher

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5 anni

Good morning, dear friends. It is Wednesday, Nov. 18. I haven't posted in some time. I have a little bit of encouragement for you today, as I have been just reading and praying lately, pressing in and refocusing.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Ephesians 4:4-7

as I was soaking in that yesterday morning, the Lord spoke this to me:

"I don't love you based on what you do, but who you are. You are My child, adopted by faith into a family- that family, in heaven and earth is comprised of those that believe. You are always part of the family, once you believe. You are sealed by My Spirit for the day of redemption, which you now long for, as do many. Be patient, because there are others yet to be adopted, as you were. They will be family, too. Watch and listen- pray and move as I lead. I love you, son. Always."

I don't know if He speaks to you like this or not. He always has to me. Still, small voice, resonating inside, bringing comfort, instruction, correction. After 37 years I am still amazed.

This morning, He led me to 2 Peter 3, and I almost groaned, because I have shared from there a lot, but now I know why- confirmation of His word to me:

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering (patient and compassionate) toward us, not willing that any should perish (be utterly destroyed, without God), but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9

Friends, we all remember John 3:16, even unsaved people can quote it. But do you remember John 3:17?

"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved."

The mission hasn't changed. But salvation isn't automatic. When we believe, in our hearts. When God believes that we believe, then we are adopted into His family, and sealed till the day of redemption. Glory to God, friends.

God richly bless you today. We love you ALL dearly.

Preecher

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