I ask here how big the class was, and her answer was twelve to
fifteen. I burst out in laughter, on the spot. I could tell by the look on her
face that she didn’t understand, so I filled her in. I told her about the size
of the church that I am currently a member. I let her know that my past class
had been as large as her entire church. I also expressed the thought that
bigger is not always better. She confirmed, that the church membership was not
much over, one hundred people.
Anyway, today was not last Sunday. Last Sunday I woke up with an
eagerness, to attend that church. However, today that fire was not there. I had
no desire to attend that church, or any other church today. I believe that I
know, with all of my heart, what really happened. I believe that I took a bite,
of the forbidden fruit this morning.
In my heart I purposed to attend Sunday school today. I was really
looking forward, to a class that was small enough, that participation was not
only accepted, but greatly encouraged. I love the way that this pastor brings
the word. He is serious with his message, and at the same time encourages us to
have fun at church. I know that Father created fun, and wants us to enjoy our
lives.
Actually, this pastor, and myself see things eye to eye, in the
realm of God. I believe that a church service should cover every emotion
available, in our emotional realm. I do not believe for one Nano-second, that
Father wants to beat us down. However, I do believe that there are those like
me, that are more hard headed, and stubborn,
than the general crowd, who require a bit more discipline than others. Can I share something with you?
Three verses from the book of Hebrews. Hebrews
12:6-7-8 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and
scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.7 If ye endure
chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the
father chasteneth not? :8 But if ye be
without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not
sons.
Nobody really loves to be chastised, especially by Father, because
He really knows how to get a person’s attention. We are all different, but
Father knows us so well. Even better than we know ourselves. He only chastises
us for or our good, and everything that He does to us is out of His love for
us. Verse eight says it all, because if we are not Fathers, then there is no
chastisement at all.
Ok. Getting back to today, and that church service, that I was
deceived into missing. You know what else I really like about a church service,
at this church? I really like a lot of things, and pretty much, from start to
finish. When the service is over. Just before we go home. The preacher will ask
us what that we got from today’s message. The reason that I really like this is
because it is getting personal.
I really like a personal experience at church. The reason being that
I feel the whomever I am talking about, Father, Jesus, or Holy Spirit is
personal to me. When Holy Spirit deals with us on any level it is personal.
When Jesus saves our souls, it is very personal, and in the beginning Father
was up close and personal with Adam and Eve.
Isn’t that the most amazing issue, which we will ever realize about
God? He is personal with us all, when we need Him to be. The truth is that we
need Him all of the time. The more that we deal with Him, the more very
dependent that we become on Him. I now know that I require Father for my every
need. I am at the point, that I am helpless without Him. It is the greatest
dependency that I have ever experienced!!
I keep varying from my basic subject, but it is all good. As long as
I am writing about my Lord and Savior it is good!! I have not found any fault
in this church either. They are like a mini me, compared to the church that I
am a member of right now. Although, I am not ready to jump from the boat, and
walk on the water just yet. Holy spirit will inform me when it is time. This
might not be the right one for me. However, I believe that it has to be a
mighty good one!! Ain’t God good?
……….Much Love
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