3/2/17
“He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen
perverseness in Israel :
The Lord his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.” Numbers
23:21
Dear Congregation,
If you remember
the context of the above verse, the false prophet Balaam cannot curse the
people of God, he blesses them despite himself. Let’s remember that God’s wrath
can never be poured out on a believer. All of God’s wrath was taken and dealt
with by Christ on the cross for all who have their faith in Him. There is no
evil, nor sin, nor curse that can have eternal effect on your soul. This comes
as great solace when faced with fear or guilt. It is finished, and we cannot
fear what man will do to us. Be encouraged by this truth!
In addition
just as the shout of a king was among God’s people in the book of Numbers, that
same divine presence is with us today. It is true that we are never alone. It
is true that we are the temple of the living God. It is true that even through
the valley of the shadow of death, He is with us. We must remember this when we
gather together for prayer and certainly when we gather together for worship.
The shout of a king is among us! That presence is the power that is effective
in sanctifying us and building us up. That presence is the power that is
effective in attracting and reaching the lost. Do not be discouraged by the
appearance of a smaller church. Do not think that a more entertaining service
will be a more missional service. We are called to trust and obey, to love what
the Lord has told us and given us. We are to let our light shine among people
in simplicity and truth. God tells us to go, teach, and make disciples.
Relationships are how the Gospel spreads. God will give the increase. I love Grace Community
Church
In Christ,
Pastor Basile
