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Deacon's Ministry |
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From left: James Hamilton, H. B. Barnes, Joseph Valines, Allen Pearsall, Jr., Charles George, William Locus, Anthony Grant |
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2nd row: David Harris, Ernest Hamilton, Junius Shealy, Jr., Charles Grantham, Jr., Michael Vaughn, James Cain |
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A few weeks ago I attended a family
reunion and one of my younger cousins spoke words of encouragement to
the family. The young man, an attorney by trade, told a story of a
case in which he was involved during our last reunion. As a
result, he had been unable to attend. He spoke about family
unity and the power of prayer, and about how he knew that through
the prayers of the family, his firm had prevailed in the legal matter.
He began to talk about his client’s will, and how, by prevailing in the
lawsuit, the client’s will (the legal document) would provide for his
family’s future. The client had been killed in the accident that
resulted in the lawsuit.
Then he spoke about the legal definition of a will and testament. He stated that a will and testament are the same. Then he began to talk about God’s will for us. The Bible, the Old and New Testaments are simply the will of God for mankind. God has promised in His will to provide for us, to take care of us, because we are His children. We have Our Heavenly Father’s written will. To reap the benefits of His will, we must live in accordance with his instructions.
Do you see the Bible as God’s will for you? Have you examined the scriptures to find exactly what His will provides for you. What is in the will? Below is a sampling, however, there is so much more in store for those who continue to search His will. Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. Isaiah 30:18 The Lord God is waiting to show you how kind he is and to have pity on you. The Lord always does right; he blesses those who trust him Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Luke 6:38 Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap 1 John 2:25 And this is what he promises us--even eternal life. Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Isaiah 65:24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Proverbs 2:5 For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. " Proverbs 9:11 For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. Proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior and claim your inheritance. It is there for those who love God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Father, let Thy kingdom come and Thy will be done! Amen. May the grace of God and the peace which passes all understanding be with you now and always! Deacon Junius Shealy
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