“For God so loved the world that He gave His only son,that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.“
John 3:16

This is the most widely known verse to Christians and to the world. Many times watching a sports event, I would see a fan raise a poster paper with this verse largely printed on it.
It is a popular verse.

When I share this verse with others who do not know the Lord they are somewhat annoyed and give the familiar deep sigh as if to say “Oh no I am going to be preached at!”

Recently I was teaching Sunday school and the subject of “…going into all the world and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.” came up. We talked about spreading the good news. Many thought they would never talk about their faith to others because it would be “awkward” I am not judging them. I understand.

I’ve often compared spreading the good news to “sharing the wealth” So I gave them an illustration and I share this illustration with you believer and non-believer.

Imagine living in a world where everyone was poor. They have no money. Money needed to purchase the basic needs, let alone any luxuries. Everyone lacking these basic needs and everyone around you are wanting to be fed, clothed and sheltered. All that surrounded you were folks in need. This isn’t true for you. You aren’t in need. You walk by those in need and praise God because you are not like them you have all that you need. You are not poor. Why? Obviously you have something they don’t.

Let’s say for the sake of this illustration, you have a money tree in your backyard. Whenever you are in need you can go to this much accessible tree in confidence and meet your needs. You can do this trusting it will always be there. Surely you walk in joy. You hold what the tree carries on you. It comforts you to know you will never need because it is with you.

Could a person with such access to a fortune like that pass by a hungry mother holding her hungry child without passing some of the wealth onto her so that she and her child could live? That person would be more than cruel to do so, wouldn’t they? They are being selfish, wouldn’t you say?

What if the person wants to share but feels maybe he woman would be insulted maybe she will get angry maybe she will be embarrassed. Should that person not risk perhaps being shunned, ignored, yelled at or even spat at, or should that person take that risk and more to feed her and her child?

What if this wasn’t the only person with a money tree but there are others who will not share. Eventually those who do not have will die and you will be held accountable.

I think you know where I am gong with this.

Whom shall I send ?
Who will go for me?
To the ends of the earth,
Who will rise up for the king?
Here am I.
Send me.

-Mercy Me-

We are spiritually wealthy and yet those around us are spiritually dying. We have access to the Father through Christ who died on the cross for us. We have access to His lovingkindness and His enduring mercy. We have salvation and as long as we have that we will never be in need for the Maker of the universe, has supplied the needs of our mind, body, soul and spirit. Praise God.

Now go. Be nice and share.

To those who do not have Christ in your heart and would like to accept Him as your personal Lord and saviour. He’s waiting. Just say the words. Admit you are in need of him. Believe that He is Christ, the Messiah, The Son of God and confess it, claim it!
Accept Him today. He will meet you where you are, just as you are. He loves you and wants to save you.

Be blesses
Pastora

 



I want to share with you a story that I came across, hope you enjoy so here it goes:

A young man once received a letter from a lawyer stating that his grandmother had left him an inheritance.  To his astonishment, it was $50,000 plus “my bible and all it contains”. The story gets better….

The youth was delighted to receive the money. However, he knew what the bible contained, and because he wasn’t into religion he didn’t bother to open it. Instead, he put it on a high shelf. He gambled the $50,000 and over the next fifty years he lived scraping for every meal.

Finally, he had to move with his relatives. When he cleaned out his room, he reached up to get the dusty old bible. As he took it down, his trembling hands dropped it onto the floor, flinging open to reveal a $100 bill between every page. The man lived as someone who could not support himself except for charity. He thought he knew what the bible “contained”.

The moral of the story is this: between every page lies your inheritance. Your inheritance is found in God’s word. You want to find gold and silver, open God's word. It is our treasure chest.  

I challenge you today to make a commitment to read God's word every single day. It will not only change your present, your outlook but your life.



 



Be blessed, stay in God’s presence! We love you!
In His Grip,

Robert

I was truly blessed in todays service.

Score
Satan- 0
Emmanuel -1

Let's keep this up. When we are in one accord,mountains move.



Please Pray for.....

Please add this to the list below

-Carlos did not get the plastic tubing put in last week because he had to have an MRI done first so keep in mind sometime this week he will be getting it done. Keep him in your prayers.


From Kathy-Hi All,
Please join me in this special prayer.  As you know the city wide test are coming up.  Samantha is taking hers this week and I believe Maria will be taking hers in April.
My prayer for them is that they maybe at peace and understand the questions that will be on the exams.  They are our future and we must encourage them to do their best so they can achieve everything they put their minds too according to God's will. 
Anyway thank you and God bless u all.

David Cruz- Will be having some test done this week on his liver. we are hoping and trusting in a good report back. Please pray for him and the Cruz's

We were happy to see Diana back. it's been a while.
Also pleased to see the Romans back too. It wasn't the same without you guys.
They were away with job stuff and fun family obligations:)

-Pray for Miguelito and his family. That God may bring victory to them.

- Pray for Luz Elenia Lopez who will be buryinh her child tomorrow and for Pastor Angel who will be performing the burial service.

-Pray for the expecting mommies.

Love and Peace
Pastora

-Pastor Angel who lost his 14 year old nephew today who struggled with Cerebral Palsy, his sister is taking it (of course) very hard
-Jessica's mother in law who has had a relapse in her condition
-Jessica's friend Arelis who lost two loved ones during the holidays. I beleive it was a brother and a father.
-Continue to pray for Hermano Luis Hernandez's health
-Pray for the Vianas,Carpio's and Filomena-pray for strength as they care for Luis and joy in the midst of struggle
-Pray for me I will be undergoing an invasive biopsy on my esophagus, Jan 5.
-Pray for Carlos Medina who will be getting the vein in his swollen arm replaced with plastic tubing. This should stop the clotting from reoccurring.
-Please contintue to pray for Junior's mom as well. Her health is very poor and this family needs our supportive prayers. We miss seeing them in church!