Happy Sunday!
I almost didn't make it to church today. I watched Sunday Morning on CBS, then watched Apostle Fred Price on TBN, and then while flipping channels I saw an interesting documentary on PBS about Reggae. I will have to add, "Going to SumFest in Jamaica" to my bucket list! So much fun on Sunday morning!
Anyway, I got ready at the last minute and drove to church.
Bishop Alexis A. Thomas preached "Keep Your Eyes On Me". He used Psalm 118:22 as his reference scripture.
"The stone the masons discarded as flawed is now the capstone! - (Message Translation)
"The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. - (King James Version)
"The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. - (New Living Translation)
This scripture is prophetic! It describes the life of Jesus past, present, and future. He was born in a barn, laid in a manger. His birth would be fodder for the tabloids, and he was raised in Nazareth. You remember Nazareth..."Philip went and found Nathanael and told him, “We’ve found the One Moses wrote of in the Law, the One preached by the prophets. It’s Jesus, Joseph’s son, the one from Nazareth!” Nathanael said, “Nazareth? You’ve got to be kidding.” But Philip said, “Come, see for yourself.” - John 1:46 (Message Translation)
When they sized Jesus up, he didn't fit the mold! Some Jewish people are still looking for another Messiah. Maybe you can understand. Perhaps, you are from a city like Nazareth. Perhaps, your birth was unplanned, or unheralded. Perhaps, those staffing that management position don't feel you are the right fit! But just like Jesus, you are that stone that was discarded, refused, and rejected. But something amazing happens! That same stone that a group of the builders, carpenters, and masons rejected becomes the cornerstone!
I probably wouldn't have made it to church at all if "This Old House" had come on PBS after the Reggae documentary. I love that show. I miss Bob Villa, but that's water under the bridge. LOL! But watching "This Old House" I have learned so much about building and foundations. The cornerstone is important because all the other stones are placed in reference to it! (Wikipedia) A strong foundation is important to any building and even a patio has to be built on a sound foundation for years of enjoyment.
The World says you need an education, money, good credit, friends in high places, and good looks. All those things are good and beneficial. But just in case you don't measure up to the World's standards, if you have Jesus you have enough! The songwriter wrote, "My Hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus Blood and Righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus Name. On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand." (Mote & Bradbury)
Bishop Alexis A. Thomas said, and I quote..."Rejection is Direction". Don't worry about those who rejected you! Don't worry about those who said you wouldn't make it! Don't worry about that position, that relationship, or that opportunity. God has a way of using the things that the world considers useless. He knows you, He loves you, and he has great plans for you..."I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for." - Jeremiah 29:11 (Message Translation)
Love and prayers, Cynthia
I almost didn't make it to church today. I watched Sunday Morning on CBS, then watched Apostle Fred Price on TBN, and then while flipping channels I saw an interesting documentary on PBS about Reggae. I will have to add, "Going to SumFest in Jamaica" to my bucket list! So much fun on Sunday morning!
Anyway, I got ready at the last minute and drove to church.
Bishop Alexis A. Thomas preached "Keep Your Eyes On Me". He used Psalm 118:22 as his reference scripture.
"The stone the masons discarded as flawed is now the capstone! - (Message Translation)
"The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. - (King James Version)
"The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. - (New Living Translation)
This scripture is prophetic! It describes the life of Jesus past, present, and future. He was born in a barn, laid in a manger. His birth would be fodder for the tabloids, and he was raised in Nazareth. You remember Nazareth..."Philip went and found Nathanael and told him, “We’ve found the One Moses wrote of in the Law, the One preached by the prophets. It’s Jesus, Joseph’s son, the one from Nazareth!” Nathanael said, “Nazareth? You’ve got to be kidding.” But Philip said, “Come, see for yourself.” - John 1:46 (Message Translation)
When they sized Jesus up, he didn't fit the mold! Some Jewish people are still looking for another Messiah. Maybe you can understand. Perhaps, you are from a city like Nazareth. Perhaps, your birth was unplanned, or unheralded. Perhaps, those staffing that management position don't feel you are the right fit! But just like Jesus, you are that stone that was discarded, refused, and rejected. But something amazing happens! That same stone that a group of the builders, carpenters, and masons rejected becomes the cornerstone!
I probably wouldn't have made it to church at all if "This Old House" had come on PBS after the Reggae documentary. I love that show. I miss Bob Villa, but that's water under the bridge. LOL! But watching "This Old House" I have learned so much about building and foundations. The cornerstone is important because all the other stones are placed in reference to it! (Wikipedia) A strong foundation is important to any building and even a patio has to be built on a sound foundation for years of enjoyment.
The World says you need an education, money, good credit, friends in high places, and good looks. All those things are good and beneficial. But just in case you don't measure up to the World's standards, if you have Jesus you have enough! The songwriter wrote, "My Hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus Blood and Righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus Name. On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand." (Mote & Bradbury)
Bishop Alexis A. Thomas said, and I quote..."Rejection is Direction". Don't worry about those who rejected you! Don't worry about those who said you wouldn't make it! Don't worry about that position, that relationship, or that opportunity. God has a way of using the things that the world considers useless. He knows you, He loves you, and he has great plans for you..."I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for." - Jeremiah 29:11 (Message Translation)
Love and prayers, Cynthia
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