Some people in the church wonder where they can get the joy spoken of in the Bible. If you are a born-again believer in Jesus Christ, you should have this joy already. The joy spoken of refers to your Savior and your salvation; if you are born-again, you were chosen to receive it. God chooses those who are called to be in His family through Jesus.
I know, I’m getting into “predestination”, but Jesus says that His sacrifice was ordained before the foundation of the world. God knew that mankind would need a Savior and that Jesus would be that Savior. No part of your day surprises God. History is part of His daily thoughts, from beginning to end. He knows what will happen and when, so there are no surprises for Him. Make sure of your eternal future by seeking Him today because the Church will be leaving someday soon and you don’t want to be left here when that happens, although many will be. I pray that all who read this will seek to know Jesus as their Savior.
What quality do you value most in a friend?
Sincerity. I don’t want a friend who is fake like so many on social media today.
What jobs have you had?
I worked as a grunt for a company building towers for electric distribution in South Florida after graduation from high school. Then, I was in the Air Force until my Mom got sick. Then, I drove an ambulance and became an EMT. I did this for four years before going to the fire academy to become a firefighter for another five years. That takes my work life up to 1990. I’ve had a number of other jobs since then but the most fulfilling job was being a dad and a pastor from 2011 to 2019. Nothing else even comes close.
Do you practice religion?
Religion is a practice and it is one of the ways that Satan traps the world. Being a Christian is having a relationship with Jesus.
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