Legacy Five, a southern gospel group, sang a song entitled, Heroes of the Faith. Roger Bennett wrote this song as a tribute to Glen Payne, who had become a hero of his faith. In this song, Roger recalls some wisdom that Glen imparted to him, "You said the road's not always easy, but God is ever true, you said, just share the good things that He had done for you." Though these words related directly to a singer's life on the road, they can apply to all of us.
We all face bumps on the "road" of life. As the Bible reveals, time and time again, God is ever true! It is the next part that struck me this week: "Just share the good tings that He has done for you." In challenging times like our country and the rest of the world is facing, we need to remember the good things that God has done; first and foremost, He has offered salvation through Jesus Christ!
As I sat praying at the front of the auditorium on Thusday afternoon, another song popped into my mind. This was John W. Peterson's Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul. The first goes like this: "O what a wonderful, wonderful day, day I will never forget. After I'd wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Savior I met. O what a tender, compassionate friend, He med the needs of my heart; shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling, He mad all the darkenss depart.
Though we may be burdened with all sorts of troubles, let us not forget the joy of our salvation. Let us be mindful of where we might be without Christ. And, in the midst of troubling times, do as yet another hymn suggests, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus!
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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