To Believe or Not To Believe, That Is the Question

As I studied this week's lesson, I tried to remember the times in my life where I thought I had faith but I struggled with a trust that God was leading me in the right direction. Looking back, the belief that God was with me was not as strong as it should have been. God has never abandoned me !!!

This week we will see not only did Jacob have faith in God, he believed God would bless him. He had faith God would send him in the right direction. Jacob set a stone as a marker of that faith.

When is the last time you set a marker of faith ?

How can we demonstrate faith in God when He has directed us to make a change in our life ?

How can we communicate that faith to others who may struggle with their faith ?

May God bless you this week.

A Gesture Of Our Love

Stephen Forrester and I delivered to David our class' gift today. Matt is slowly improving and the family continues to need our prayers. David and Candy send their appreciation and share their love for us. As other needs arise we will let you know.

David and Candy we miss you and long for the day that you will be able to return to our class and worship with us.

Thank you for being a class that shows God's love !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Prayer Request !!!

It is my understanding that Mike Abston had a mild heart attack while he was in Fayetteville. The report back to me is that he is doing ok. Cathy flew out today to be with him. As you know Mike and Cathy are members of our class. Please put them on your prayer list.

Update :

Mike has been released from the hospital and is doing fine. He will stay in Fayetteville and continue to work there for awhile. Kathy will return to Somerville later in the week. Please keep them in your prayers.

C U Later !!!

SR

What's Your Price ?

Human beings seem to have the capacity to take advantage of others, especially the weak. Too often the strong exploit the vulnerable and unwary at a costly price. As we will see the Bible denounces such actions.

As we study this week's lesson, we will see how Jacob took advantage of his brother Esau and his father Isaac. Both were in a weak position. Esau was tired and hungry and Isaac was old and almost blind. Jacob sinned against his father and brother, however God's blessed Jacob "the deceiver".

Why did God bless this deception ?

How does God want us to relate to others ?

Have you ever seen someone take advantage of the weak ? Sadly the world is full of people who will exploit others because of their weakness. God have mercy on them, I hope that I would.

Let's continue to remember David and Candy in your prayers. Don't forget the love offering for this Sunday.

See you in Sunday School !!!!!!!!!!!

Love Offering

We discussed in our class on Sunday, Feb. 17, the prospect of collecting and giving a love offering for David and Candy Kelley. As you know, the Kelley's are members of our class. Their son, Matt, is a student at Union University and was trapped in the recent storm debris of the dorms. Matt is currently in intensive care in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Matt sustained injuries that are not life threatening. However, the Kelley's have maintained steady presence with Matt since his rescue. Being away from home and work may be accompanied by some financial hardship. As such, we are wanting to collect a small love offering for the Kelley's as a gesture of our compassion and love for them. Hopefully, they can use the gift for the incidental expenses that accompany being away from home. Perhaps, this might be a hot cup of coffee, a decent meal away from the cafeteria or a tank of gas that would permit them to be with Matt and continue to support Christin while she continues life as a high school student. We will collect the gifts on Feb. 24 to deliver to the Kelley's. At this time, this is not an effort by the church at large. This is a gift from the Just For Parents class. However, other gift will be welcomed.

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"Before He Had Finished Praying"

As I studied this weeks lesson, I ask myself : Do I seek God's guidance in my life at all times ? The answer is NO !!! How many times do I " shoot from the hip" on major decisions as I travel down life's road.

Abraham asked his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. Abraham assured Eliezer that God would guide his quest for a bride. Eliezer's prayers were answered before he finished praying.

WOW !!!! Has God ever answered your prayers before you finished praying ?

Do we trust God to answer our prayers ?

When our prayers are answered does it surprise us ?

Are some prayer request too small for God to listen to ?

Let's be the kind of people who seek God's guidance in all areas of our lives.