Mothers!

"Salute Rufus..........and his mother and mine......" Rom. 16:13

Apparently Paul believed in Mother's day too. This very special lady had opened her home and her heart to Paul. As he moved about fulfilling his evangelistic duties he knew he was always welcome in her home. If he needed a listening ear she was available; if he needed a place to just put his feet up he found it there!

So deeply did Paul appreciate Rufus's mother that he honors her in his special letter presented to the Romans. For all time this anonymous lady is engraved on the pages of God's book! Happy Mother's Day to Rufus's mom and all mother's especially my dear wife!

In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth

The devil made me do it honey

".....because your adversary the devil....." 1 Peter 5:8
 
Billy Sunday said, "I believe in the devil for two reasons: One the Bible speaks of him and Two I've done business with him." You've heard it said, "The Devil made me do it." That's no Joke! He will do whatever necessary to trip you up; to cause us to swerve from the right path; to deceive us into believing a little sin is permissible. Give him no opening or advantage. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
 
In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth

Rolling Stones

"..they saw that the stone was rolled away..." Mark 16:1

I've been reading a new book by Max Lucado, the title says it all. It simply says, "He still moves stones." I like that! For wherever you see Him on the pages of the New Testament He is moving stones. If it's sickness, He moves it out of our life! If it's disease he banishes it. If it's carnality He cleanses it! Whatever the stone He can roll it away. Let us give Him opportunity.

In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth

He's all I need

"At the name of Jesus......." Phil. 2:10

Lepers are cleansed; blind eyes are opened; deaf ears are unstopped; crippled limbs are straightened; dead bodies are raised. At the name of Jesus sins are forgiven; carnal hearts are cleansed; victory is assured! He is our all in all! In Him we live and move and have our being. I am truly glad for Jesus. Bless His Name!
 
IN JESUS;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth

This Same Jesus

"This same Jesus...." Acts 1:11

Standing starry-eyes the disciples gazed up into Heaven -- They were at a loss -- what would they do without Him? Who would fill the void His absence left? Would they ever see Him again? Breaking into their revelry the angel said, "This same Jesus is coming again." Anticipate His return! Expect His coming! Occupy till He comes! It could be anytime now! I am expecting Him. How about you?!

In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth

Don't Quit

"But none of these things move me...." Acts 20:24

Don't Quit. That's been the theme of my ministry over several Sunday evenings. Life is filled with unexpected temptations and the tendency is to quit running the race and give in. Sickness overwhelms us and we say what's the use. Why not just quit! Financial reverses occur and we throw up our hands in despair and say I'm just going to quit! 

Paul had every reason to throw in the towel; every reason to give in but he determined not to quit! There was just too much too lose! I feel that way too. How about you?!

IN JESUS;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth

He knows us

"......for he knew what was in man." John 8:25

He knows all about us! Nothing about us is hidden to His eyes. He saw Nathaniel under the fig tree and declared him to be a man in whom there was no guile!
 
He saw the impotent man helplessly laying at His feet. He knew he had been a long time in that condition and declared, "Rise up and walk!"

He met the woman at the well and declared that she had five husbands and the one she was living with was not her husband! Then in a moment He forgave her every sin!
 
He is like that! He sees us as we are and says "Come unto me and I will give you rest." I am going to seek Him while He may be found! Won't you join me?

In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard Bth