"LIFE IN THE FAMILY
Jesus said, 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life: no man comes to the father but by Me,' John 14:6. For that reason, He is and will always be the focal point of all that transpires among us. Scripture says, 'In Him we live, and move, and have our being,' Acts 17:28.
In Genesis 49, Jacob prophesies. He blesses his twelve sons and speaks to Judah. In verses 8-12 he speaks concerning prophecy, saying Jesus will be worshipped (vs. 8) and of His triumph and rule over His enemies (vs. 9-10). I'm certain that this is what's happening today. We have the privilege of participating in the glorious last-day evidence of fulfilled prophecy by our worshipping Him. It's nice to be growing, but it's also nice to, in the midst of our maturing, continue to embrace Jesus as the Source of our life and future.
Several suggestions for the family:
1. STAND FAST - In Ephesians chapter 6, the struggle of spiritual battle is taight, and the Word emphazises the need for you to be firmly anchored. Stand, stand, stand;
2. JOIN HANDS - Ask the Lord to teach you about the wisdom of fellowship; of union with brothers and sisters in Jesus. Don't 'Lone Ranger' it. Involve yourself in the life of those with whom the Holy Spirit has placed you.
3. LOOK UP! - Don't let the pressure of the world of circumstances press your head into the muck of depression. Be a person that looks unto Jesus. He started you (authored) and He'll finish you.
A word of exhoration seems appropriate. I've heard people say, 'We've been here before; we can handle it.' The Word is quick to remind us that He (Jesus) is the Way, the Truth, and He is the Life.
I'm learning that familes have a tendency to turn from the way of the Lord because the little things seem, oh, so easy to deal with that they say, 'I've got it all covered.' Another word for that is called pride. The family that stands amidst turmoil and hell will be one that learns to run to Jesus, our strong tower. He's my Rock, He's my Fortress, He's my Deliverer, in Him will I trust!
Pastor Ron"