Good Friday is the mirror held up by Jesus so that we can see ourselves in all our stark reality, and then it turns us to that cross and to his eyes and we hear these words, Father forgive them for they know not what they do. That’s us! – Robert G. Trache
Happy Good Friday! Whatever your spiritual beliefs, please pray for the USA. Asking you non-Christians (a number I suspect grows daily) for a brief moment of silence.
Be in the moment and think good thoughts. Because if God is telling Mike Johnson he's Moses, we need to work harder. But that's just me.
Meanwhile, it looks to be pretty much THE BEST DAY EVER on the Nature Coast. Sunny, gently breezing, cold snappish at just 60 degrees. Pollen count VERY high, juniper & bayberry. Pretending my back doesn't hurt. Think I injured myself stretching. My dog getting nervous. While I dawdle here waiting for more warmth. Don't blame Jesus for Christians. All better off when we still follow The Man. Pretending my back doesn't hurt. On THE BEST DAY EVER. A very Good Friday.
ATTN: PASTOR JOEL OSTEEN
The Parable of The Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21
A wealthy man became so confident in his wealth and harvest that he spent his days thinking of all the ways he could get more out of his grains and barns. This rich man had everything planned for his future. Since he has everything he needs, he said to himself, “Soul, you have enough goods; relax, eat, drink, and be merry.”
He must have been so proud of what he accomplished that he could imagine himself doing whatever he wants, just having fun. For he has more than all he needs. He can buy whatever, eat whatever, he can do anything.
It was no fun that night though.
The Lord took his life and everything that he prepared was all in vain now.
This is how useless our toils are if we fail to recognize the purpose of life. Treasures here on earth are futile. Money can’t give us eternal life in heaven where gold and silver are just adornments. The teachings of Jesus warn us about how impossible it is to serve two masters. We cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24). If we store treasures here on earth that means we let the money rule us and we aren’t putting God first.
There are other ways we lay up treasures here on earth such as in the form of fame, idols, or possessions. These are things that are temporary. The way we invest in heaven is by pursuing Christ, the teachings of Jesus, God’s Word, and His will.
If we let Him govern all our temporary treasures, we don’t have to worry for He will be with us.
WELCOME THE STRANGER. HELP THE POOR. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR.