LITTLE PEBBLES #429

SURFING WITH JESUS #429062306
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com
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LITTLE PEBBLES~

"Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation."

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Like a piece of wood in a pond, a Christian can "float" on the surface of sin and not get too wet. But, just as wood, which is in water for too long gets waterlogged and sinks to the bottom, so also does the Christian who spends too much time around sin.

There is an old saying that goes like this: "It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out, it's the grain of sand in your shoe." Many a man, worried for fear he would not be able to cross a mountain, has had to stop some miles before he crossed the foothills, because he had not taken time to clean out his shoes.

That has been the source of failure in many Christian lives. Eager to avoid the big sins, one's life may outwardly be one of extreme piety, but if there are hidden imperfections - little pebbles in your shoe - these can cause failure in your Christian life. Little pebbles are compared to the things people refer to as "litle sins." These cause one to stumble in their Christian walk. All sin is offensive to God.

It is the "litle foxes that spoil the vines." Christians must lay aside all bitterness, anger, strife, jealousy, and other things, which will lead one, further into sin. We are to be without spot and live a holy life for the Lord. Yet, we see so many who do not walk in truth or the ways of the Lord. Our Lord works from the inside out, and the work which He begins in our hearts, will be reflected in our daily conversation and lifestyle.

Sin begins with thoughts and temptations. When we keep our minds upon the Lord, we avoid the things, which would cause us to stray from the Lord. Jesus has promised to keep us in perfect peace,when our minds are stayed upon Him.

May we keep a renewed mind of Christ, as we seek to serve Him daily. Even little pebbles can become stumbling blocks in one's life. We must let the Lord turn "stumbling blocks into stepping stones," as we yield our lives completely to Him.

Only Jesus can speak peace into our heart and fill our lives with His Spirit. He leads and guides us into all truths. His name is truly wonderful. He is worthy of all our praise, as we seek to be the best we can be, for His glory."Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation."Our prayer is to always have a closer walk with our Lord and Savior.Reach out to the Lord and He'll touch you today. Everything He truly touches by His Spirit turns to our good.

Blessings In Christ,Jo Ann Kelly J. P.'s Inspirationshttp://www.my.homewithgod.com/jpinspirations/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,for non-profit ministering purposes.*References: Sermon Illustrations Online

I thought you would enjoy this writing. Watch those pebbles.

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrightousness."

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