With all that’s going on it’s hard to believe that soon it will be Easter, when Jesus was raised from the dead! As a result, that powerful resurrection morning changed everything. The question is, are we ready for God to do something. In Isaiah 43:19 we read, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth.” If God says He is going to bless you, then ignore the circumstances and believe God who cannot lie.

You’re too important to God to be destroyed by a situation that was only meant to give you character and direction. In as much, it was only the grace of God that enabled you to survive and make it through. God proved that He could bring you out of the fire without ever the smell of smoke and out of the lions den, without so much as a bite mark. If you want to know what God can do for you, look at what He’s already done for you and start praising Him.

Additionally, listen to the words in Isaiah; “Behold I will do a new thing; NOW it shall spring forth.” After feeling like you’ve waited forever God will suddenly move. When the church was born we read, “suddenly there came a sound from Heaven of a rushing mighty wind ~ Acts 2:2.

Are you ready for God to move suddenly? Are you ready for doors to open? We are all ready for this virus and fear it brings with it to be suddenly destroyed! When it’s all said and done we will rise out of this crisis, stronger, closer to Jesus, and I believe a more prosperous people. God will move suddenly in our lives, Jesus said I am the Resurrection and the life! Let’s believe what He said.

~ Pastor Turner

It’s a Daily Walk!

Gen. 6:9 ~ Noah walked with God

To walk with God means that we stay yielded to His word and attentive to His Presence. Though we do not see Him, we know Him. We have found our security in Him. Another man who walked with God was Enoch. Listen again from Gen. 5:24; “Enoch walked with God: and was not, for God took him! Everyday he arose and sought the Lord, walking with Him and seeking to please Him in all that He did. Therefore, their relationship was intimate. Hebrews 11:5 states, “he obtained the witness that before he was taken up he was pleasing to God.” Imagine living in such a way that you have a “witness” in your spirit that God is truly pleased with you.

Not only is such a life possible, but i can be ours, starting today. Living such a life, a blessed life that enables us to hear from God. As a result we are able to communicate with Him. It’s called prayer. I’m certain we are in a season of an open Heaven, which means expect God to answer our prayers big & small to His glory. We are living in exciting times.

~ Pastor Turner

Our Year of Grace and Favor

Is 30:18 ~ The lord longs to be gracious to you

On Dec. 31st, the clock strikes midnight ushering in another new year. Most are glad to see 2020 in their rear view mirror & very excited to see what  2021 holds for us. I am expecting this to be the year of the favor of the Lord for his people. A new beginning, a gift of promise. However, we must accept it, unwrap it, and use it! Unfortunately not everyone does.

Maybe you dread what the new year holds; retirement, the empty nest, unemployment, etc. Fortunately, the Lord takes people at the end of their rope and sets them on the road to peace, joy, and victory. He is an expert at drying tears, calming fears, and injecting courage into anxious hearts. Furthermore, He removes the sting of old memories. He makes all things new, Revelation 21:5. He never leads you back, just forward.

“The Lord longs to be gracious to you.” To be gracious means to show favor. The desire of God’s heart is that you walk in His grace and favor everyday of the year. Let’s believe together that 2020 what the devil meant for evil, God will turn it around and make something beautiful out of it. Looking forward to 2021!!

~ Pastor Turner

For God’s gifts and call are irrevocable ~

Have you discovered your gifts?

The Greek word translated repentance in this verse means “irrevocable!” Samson’s gift finally destroyed him, but he never lost it. Even if you’ve never discovered your gift, or you’ve been running from it, it’s still there! That means you can choose to do something with it right now. God’s gifts are never loans, they are always deposits. The more you use them the stronger they get. Paul told Timothy “stir up the gift that is inside you” in 2 Timothy 1:6. You were born an original, don’t die a copy! Discover your gift! Therefore, don’t despise your small beginnings. For instance, Walt Disney told people, “this whole thing started with a mouse.”

In the New Testament, they started with 120 against the might of Pagan Rome. However they ended up changing the world. There are people waiting to be reached, saved, and blessed by what God has placed within you. Ask Him to help you discover your gift, unlock it, and offer it to him.

~ Pastor Turner

Give thanks, in everything give thanks ~ 1 Thes. 5:17

The bible has a lot to say about being thankful. This mindset needs to be developed, one of gratefulness. Consequently we live in a world where there is a lot of negativity. It is constantly pulling us away, telling us we deserve more; look at so & so – they have more than you. Unfortunately this causes us to lose contentment and sense of gratefulness, creating anxiety and stress.

Let’s take a moment to be thankful and reflect on our blessings! Ps. 103:1-2 “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” The word thankful could also be interpreted as being thoughtful. Let’s start thinking about His goodness; He never leaves us – He forgives our sins – He gives us a clear conscious – Brings Godly people into our lives – Provides everything we’ll need, and so on! This is what you need to do, remember His blessings. Therefore, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, remember our Lord – He is so GOOD & He LOVES you!

~ Pastor Turner