Ain't God GOOD-all the time, and all the time God be GOOD!! I know, lousy (or worse) English, but great theology. And in times of 'trouble' the words are a great reminder of the true reality we face. God reminded me of this today.

   I was tempted to whine about all the 'darts' that the enemy keeps throwing at us. It seems never-ending. Just about the time we catch up from one thing, another arises. The latest? Power problems in the Ed Building and the hot water heater for the baptistry is not working, and oh yeah, we need a new roof.

   AND, and?, yes AND, GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD. Satan is waging war, a spiritual war. It's not about water heaters and electricity, or even roofs, it's about whether we will be the Church, The Body of Christ, or not. It's about where will we spend our energy, our time, our resources, and even our lives.

   Make no mistake, we must be good stewards of the things that God has entrusted to us. We will take the necessary actions to keep everything in good and effective working order.

   But, we will work, and 'fight', in faith not fear, in prayer not panic, together not divided, as warriors not victims. We will serve knowing that the weapons of our warfare are spiritual, not physical. We will worship our risen Lord and not allow the enemy to deceive, discourage, nor defeat us.

   Our God, The God of all creation, The God of Adam, The God of Noah, The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, The God of Moses, David, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and The God of the Twelve Apostles, of Paul, Barnabas, Timothy, and The God of our mothers and our fathers...OUR GOD. Our God of redemption and Grace, our Redeemer, our Savior, our Deliverer, is GOOD ALL THE TIME. EVEN NOW!

   When the enemy attacks, our God is GOOD, When we can't see past the problems, God holds EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE in His HANDS.
   After the death of Moses our God told Joshua, "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD YOUR GOD is WITH YOU wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9). It's still true.
                         AIN'T GOD GOOD ALL THE TIME, AND ALL THE TIME GOD BE GOOD.

                                     Blessings Prayers and Love,
                                             Bro Tom & Sista Sue