From the Pulpit...

When Pastor Matt reads passages like this, he sometimes reflects on the truth that with this kind of power, the Lord can help us in any circumstances in which we find ourselves. In fact, He may help us IN the circumstances, or OUT of them. The former may be in fact harder than the latter! But He can do that. For instance, 1 Corinthians 10:13 tells us that God will now permit us to be tempted beyond what we are able to endure, and will provide a way of escape. He is sympathetic to us, having been tempted Himself (Heb. 2:18, 4:15). Jesus has the kind of power need to help you and He is ready to use it in your behalf. He arose from the dead. He will raise up all the dead. He is at the right hand of God. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. He is the sovereign potentate of the Universe, and He rules over everything. Why do we not believe in Him in the stormy seas that we experience? Often our troubles are very gentle waves and small difficulties, and we still do not have peace! Are we also of little faith?