Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church

3239 Rosebud Road Walnut Cove NC 27052
Pastor: Dr. Tim Nelson -  Church Office 336-591-36112
A Place To Encounter God Face To Face. Gen. 32:3

A Word From The Pastor Archives 2024
November 2024
 

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.  1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)

Of all the gifts and graces that are poured out in great abundance into the lives of believers, there are three that out-shine and out-last all others.  When prophecy is complete, languages cease, signs are silenced... and miracles of health, healing, provision, and protection are no longer needed.  We are told that these three, biblical virtues will continue and will remain and abide into the eternal state - faith, hope, and love.

Both faith and hope are a beautiful manifestation of the love of God in the life of a believer, because we live by faith and not by sight;  and we live in hope of our promised, eternal state... while we live in incorruptible bodies.  But love is the greatest of all, for we will experience God's love in an ever increasing measure - not only in this present age but in the eternal ages to come.

Adapted from:  https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/1-corinthians-13-13

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.  1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)

God offers us real and lasting hope, a hope that not only points us to our eternal life but also gets us through the difficult struggles in life right now.  We are promised a future filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11), because hope is a part of God's plan for us (Romans 15:13).  When we exhibit this hope to others, it is winsome and encouraging.  Those around us will want to know the reason for the hope that we have.  Thank God for hope - hope in Christ and God's wonderful promises.

Adapted from:  https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2015/11/23/gratitude-builds-hope/

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Thomas Merton wrote "To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything God has given us.  Every breath we draw is a gift of his love; every moment of existence is a grace.  Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and praise."  "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His mercy endures forever" Psalm 106:1.

Adapted from:  https://hope1032.com.au/stories/faith/2023/a-grateful-heart-morning-devotions/

"Bless the Lord, O my soul;  And all that is within me, bless His holy name!"  Psalm 103:1

In Psalm 103, the psalmist King David commands both his soul and the nation he leads to celebrate God's compassion towards them.  David first addresses his soul (Psalm 103:1).  God has not only forgiven his sins, healed his diseases, and rescued him from certain death but showered him with love, satisfied all his desires, and given him strength when he felt weak (Psalm 103:3-5).  God has been consistently compassionate to David, so he tells himself to praise his soul's guardian and provider.

Let us take the opportunity this week as we gather with family and friends to bless the Lord and give thanks for God's multifold blessings.

Adapted from:  https:://www.spokengospel.com/devotionals/psalm-103