Pilates Abound

With the rise of post modernism and the rise of relativism , the idea that there is an transcendent ,absolute truth has fallen on hard times. In fact more and more are basically functional Pontius Pilates. When Jesus was standing before Pilate being questioned , when Jesus made this statement , " [37] Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”
(John 18:37 ESV) . Then Pilate replied ,"What is truth?"

The very one who is the answer to that question was standing right before Pilate , yet he wanted no part of it . As we all did or do . Who is of the truth ? They are ones who confess that Jesus is Lord and Savior. That He is the one unique Son of God , who came to bear witness to the truth .


[6] Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. [7] If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
(John 14:6-7 ESV)

Truth is not some abstract notion or unknowable "thing" , truth is found in Jesus and him alone. He is the living Word, who has come to reveal the truth of God . No matter if you want to believe it or not , truth is truth. God does not need or require even one person to accept His truth to make it so. We all will be judged according to God's truth and that truth is in the life ,death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So if you want the truth , the hard truth , open your ears and do not be a Pilate.

Pausing a Moment to Gloat

I love hockey . I played it , I watch it and cheer for my favorite teams . The Family team was always the Leafs but the team I chose to follow as well was the Boston Bruins . Growing up it was a struggle because in my school , the Montreal Canadians were the number one team. So I put up with teasing and for some , it bordered on being bullied. Which lead to a few pushing matches .

Its crazy to describe why you end up cheering for your team so passionately but you do . It is sweet when your team wins and heartbreaking to lose a close one in the play offs. Many non sports types just don't get it . But at this point I want to give a shout out to my wife , who has helped me calm done (a bit) buy both understanding and at the same time , poking fun at me when I needed it. Thanks babe.

So bottom line , the Bruins eliminated the Canadians tonight , in a 7th game in sudden death overtime. So for all those Hab fans that taunted me , teased me and made my life miserable , I say .....NA NA NA NA ,NA NA NA NA ,Hey , Hey,Hey ....GOODBYE. I say that with all the grace I can muster .

Longing to Stay

"Have you ever,in the dying embers of a Sunday night,rested your head on the pillow with wet eyes because the day of congregating in the presence of God does not yet last forever?"  Sinclair B. Ferguson

This statement really hit home hard to me today. I look forward to Sunday . I relish it and long for it. Having been away from Church for about 10 years , now it is a sweet time of refreshment. Its an hour plus of worship , where the troubles,struggles and anxiety of the week are shed . In the midst of other believers , singing hymns,hearing the word preached and talking with other brother and sisters , it is a little taste of heaven .When we gather together , we enter into the presence of God . 

 

Do we weep when its over ? Do we long for that the day we will not break and re-enter the world that is long in tooth and against our Lord. Do we cry with the saints , how long oh Lord will you tarry? I don't think there is anything wrong longing for that day. But till then , may we live in this world as strangers and aliens. We are indeed pilgrims in a hostile world but we do not do so alone . The Lord is with us . 

Verse Of The Day  :  [28] Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.

(Acts 20:28 ESV)

Wise Words About Making Our Church Services User Friendly

Wise words concerning the weakness of any Church that tries to make an unbeliever comfortable in worshiping a holy God. Its good to be friendly,open and show love to those who may attend but it should never be tailored to making them happy with programs , clubs,dancing etc... Preach Christ,Preach Christ ,Preach Christ!

Verse Of The Day  :  [2] For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
(1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV)

Monday , A New Day Dawns

I always do some  thinking about the day after Easter weekend. The day and what happened after the risen Jesus was seen , talked to and for the next 40 days taught and was fellowshipped with Him. But even though it would be easy envy them , each day we open our Bibles to read and fellowship with God ,we do so as intimately as they did. In fact in many ways we have even a more amazing gift of having God's holy word that they didn't have.

When I open the word of God , I encounter Jesus Christ . Plus all believers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit who helps us take the word and apply it to our lives and enjoy intimacy with our Lord. The Word of God complete , one of the benefits of the day after . 

Verse Of The Day  :           This God—his way is perfect;

                                the word of the LORD proves true;

                             he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

                                             (Psalm 18:30 ESV)

He is Risen , He Is Risen Indeed !!

The resurrection changes everything! Proclaim it,shout and live it out loud. Jesus is risen , sins curse has been broken,the grave has no bite and the Devil is crushed. Praise our Lord . Amen. He is coming again, and oh to hear His voice.

Sunday is Here