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Beloved,
While it has been cold, even frigid at times over the last week, I remain grateful for the warmth of God’s Word. There are some principles we should understand about God’s Word that should warm the eternal soul of every believer.
First, we must recognize God’s Word sparked the creation of all things. God simply uttered, “let there be” and all things came into existence. God’s Word is powerful! Theologians use a Latin term to suggest God creates “ex nihilo” or out of nothing. God used nothing to create something. There was no mixing bowl in which water and dirt where mixed with a spoon. God used nothing to make something. There was no rain and no sun to produce photosynthesis in the trees and the flowers. God used nothing to make something! Indeed, God’s Word is powerful.
Secondly, the warmth of God’s Word is evident in the spark of the scriptures. While theologians suggest God created everything out of nothing upon further inspection there was something. That something was God’s Word. God created everything from the spark of scripture and the poetic power of His pre-existence. Perhaps that is why the scriptures position God’s Word in both time and eternity by stating, “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word was with God.” (John 1:1) Perhaps this why Isaiah 40:8 says, “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
The next time you get cold let me suggest that you have a Jeremiah moment because there is warmth in the Word. Jeremiah 20:9 says, “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.” There is warmth in God’s Word.
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
While it has been cold, even frigid at times over the last week, I remain grateful for the warmth of God’s Word. There are some principles we should understand about God’s Word that should warm the eternal soul of every believer.
First, we must recognize God’s Word sparked the creation of all things. God simply uttered, “let there be” and all things came into existence. God’s Word is powerful! Theologians use a Latin term to suggest God creates “ex nihilo” or out of nothing. God used nothing to create something. There was no mixing bowl in which water and dirt where mixed with a spoon. God used nothing to make something. There was no rain and no sun to produce photosynthesis in the trees and the flowers. God used nothing to make something! Indeed, God’s Word is powerful.
Secondly, the warmth of God’s Word is evident in the spark of the scriptures. While theologians suggest God created everything out of nothing upon further inspection there was something. That something was God’s Word. God created everything from the spark of scripture and the poetic power of His pre-existence. Perhaps that is why the scriptures position God’s Word in both time and eternity by stating, “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word was with God.” (John 1:1) Perhaps this why Isaiah 40:8 says, “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
The next time you get cold let me suggest that you have a Jeremiah moment because there is warmth in the Word. Jeremiah 20:9 says, “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.” There is warmth in God’s Word.
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
Beloved,
This Sunday was the launch of our Praying Priorities Promotion at UMBC. Our simple goal is to begin our year in prayer, submitting to God's will and depending upon His power. It is sure to be a great week of connecting with our Lord!
On this Sunday, I asked members to write prayer requests on cards and bring them to the steps around our pulpit and leave them there over the next two weeks and watch God work in our lives.
We have also prepared prayer calendar guides with specific targets to pray for each day. We pray that each member will have a daily prayer time at 6AM of each day or at time of your choosing.
There are three (3) prayer points I want to lift up and point out for your Devotional prayer time. First, designate a quiet place for your prayer time. Secondly, mediate on a scripture preferably the verse for that particular day on your prayer guide. Finally, Adore God, Confess your sin, Thank God for His many blessings and ask for your daily Supply. Your ACTS of prayer push you to greater spiritual maturity.
Lastly, remember to PUSH or Pray Until Something Happens.
Sincerely your and Securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
This Sunday was the launch of our Praying Priorities Promotion at UMBC. Our simple goal is to begin our year in prayer, submitting to God's will and depending upon His power. It is sure to be a great week of connecting with our Lord!
On this Sunday, I asked members to write prayer requests on cards and bring them to the steps around our pulpit and leave them there over the next two weeks and watch God work in our lives.
We have also prepared prayer calendar guides with specific targets to pray for each day. We pray that each member will have a daily prayer time at 6AM of each day or at time of your choosing.
There are three (3) prayer points I want to lift up and point out for your Devotional prayer time. First, designate a quiet place for your prayer time. Secondly, mediate on a scripture preferably the verse for that particular day on your prayer guide. Finally, Adore God, Confess your sin, Thank God for His many blessings and ask for your daily Supply. Your ACTS of prayer push you to greater spiritual maturity.
Lastly, remember to PUSH or Pray Until Something Happens.
Sincerely your and Securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
Esther Study Guide 1
by Pastor Darryl K. Fields | January 8, 2014
For Such A Time As This:
Esther Chapter 1
Rev. Darryl K. Fields
1. Skim the book of Esther and state the theme.
a. God is working behind the scene even when cannot be seen.
b. God only works in miracles, signs and wonders.
c. God is on break when we can’t see Him working.
d. None of the above.
2. Who was the king? Where did he reign? (Vs. 1-2)
a. King Solomon and Israel.
b. King Saul and Israel.
c. King Ahasuerus and Persia.
d. All of the above.
3. For whom did the king make a feast, and what was its purpose? How long did it last? (Vs. 3-4)
a. For store owners to show off their goods for 90 days.
b. For Prince, nobles and servants to show his riches for 180 days.
c. For his princess, Vashti to show her off for 7 days.
d. None of the above.
4. Describe how the palace was furnished for the feast in vs. 5-7.
a. Shabbily with the cheapest decoration they could find.
b. Furnishing were purchased from T,G&Y and OTASCO.
c. Ornately with white, green and blue hangings with linen, gold, silver & marble.
d. None of the above.
5. Who was Vashti? What request did the king make of her? Why? (Vs. 9-11)
a. The Queen of Persia, who Ahasuerus requested to appear before his guest unclothed to end a debate about what country had the most beautiful women.
b. The Queen of Sea, at the request of Chicken of the Sea to make tuna salad.
c. Some random person the king invited to the party to get drunk.
d. None of the above.
6. How did Vashti respond? How did the king react? (Think: Do you believe Vashti’s action was justified? Explain.) (Vs. 12-13)
a. She refused and the king consulted with his advisors.
b. She came ready to be disrobed, but God struck her with leprosy according to Jewish legend.
c. She did what any good wife should do, obeyed her husband and disobeyed God.
d. None of the above.
7. Whom did the king consult regarding the matter? What did he ask them? (Vs. 13-15)
a. The king had the court jesters tell a joke.
b. The King asked the wise men what should happen to the Queen according law.
c. The king did not ask anyone because he was in charge.
d. None of the above.
8. Who answered? What concern did he express? (Vs. 16-18)
a. Memucan voices concern Queen Vashti will cause too much contempt and wrath among the other wives.
b. No one spoke up because they were scared.
c. Memucan encouraged the King to have mercy on her.
d. None of the above.
9. What did he advise the king to decree? What purpose would this serve?
a. The queen will no more come into the King’s presence.
b. The queen will tarred and feather to scare the other wives.
c. The queen will be widow and walk in shame the rest of her life.
d. None of the above.
10. What was special about royal decrees among the Persians and Medes (v19)? What did the king decide to do?
a. The decrees were easily altered so the king laughed the suggestion off.
b. The decree was not special and were often disobeyed.
c. The decree of a king could not be altered and the king agreed to banish the queen.
d. None of the above.
Esther Chapter 1
Rev. Darryl K. Fields
January 5, 2013
Please read Esther 1 and answer the following questions.1. Skim the book of Esther and state the theme.
a. God is working behind the scene even when cannot be seen.
b. God only works in miracles, signs and wonders.
c. God is on break when we can’t see Him working.
d. None of the above.
2. Who was the king? Where did he reign? (Vs. 1-2)
a. King Solomon and Israel.
b. King Saul and Israel.
c. King Ahasuerus and Persia.
d. All of the above.
3. For whom did the king make a feast, and what was its purpose? How long did it last? (Vs. 3-4)
a. For store owners to show off their goods for 90 days.
b. For Prince, nobles and servants to show his riches for 180 days.
c. For his princess, Vashti to show her off for 7 days.
d. None of the above.
4. Describe how the palace was furnished for the feast in vs. 5-7.
a. Shabbily with the cheapest decoration they could find.
b. Furnishing were purchased from T,G&Y and OTASCO.
c. Ornately with white, green and blue hangings with linen, gold, silver & marble.
d. None of the above.
5. Who was Vashti? What request did the king make of her? Why? (Vs. 9-11)
a. The Queen of Persia, who Ahasuerus requested to appear before his guest unclothed to end a debate about what country had the most beautiful women.
b. The Queen of Sea, at the request of Chicken of the Sea to make tuna salad.
c. Some random person the king invited to the party to get drunk.
d. None of the above.
6. How did Vashti respond? How did the king react? (Think: Do you believe Vashti’s action was justified? Explain.) (Vs. 12-13)
a. She refused and the king consulted with his advisors.
b. She came ready to be disrobed, but God struck her with leprosy according to Jewish legend.
c. She did what any good wife should do, obeyed her husband and disobeyed God.
d. None of the above.
7. Whom did the king consult regarding the matter? What did he ask them? (Vs. 13-15)
a. The king had the court jesters tell a joke.
b. The King asked the wise men what should happen to the Queen according law.
c. The king did not ask anyone because he was in charge.
d. None of the above.
8. Who answered? What concern did he express? (Vs. 16-18)
a. Memucan voices concern Queen Vashti will cause too much contempt and wrath among the other wives.
b. No one spoke up because they were scared.
c. Memucan encouraged the King to have mercy on her.
d. None of the above.
9. What did he advise the king to decree? What purpose would this serve?
a. The queen will no more come into the King’s presence.
b. The queen will tarred and feather to scare the other wives.
c. The queen will be widow and walk in shame the rest of her life.
d. None of the above.
10. What was special about royal decrees among the Persians and Medes (v19)? What did the king decide to do?
a. The decrees were easily altered so the king laughed the suggestion off.
b. The decree was not special and were often disobeyed.
c. The decree of a king could not be altered and the king agreed to banish the queen.
d. None of the above.
My Beloved,
Jesus ordained the church not as a BUILDING, but as His BODY and BRIDE. Jesus' RELATIONSHIP with the church is a mystery that is best exemplified in a marriage between a man and woman. We are united in RELATIONSHIP with Christ upon believing as bone of his bone and flesh of his flesh (Genesis 2:23). We must not equate the church with RELIGION, but elevate the church into RELATIONSHIP as the BRIDE and BODY of Christ. Religion has been defined as the excessive performance of deeds out of terror. God is not is a terrorist, but He does value RELATIONSHIP over RELIGION. The Bible supports the church as...
1. The Bride
John the Baptist spoke as the Best Man (John 3:29 KJV) when He said, "He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled."
2. The Body
Romans 7:4 (KJV)
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, [even] to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
Romans 12:5 (KJV)
So we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Since we are the BRIDE and the BODY of Christ we cannot withdraw from the church because Jesus told Peter (Matthew 16:18 KJV),
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We all need a connection to the church to remind us of our ROCK and REDEEMER in Christ.
The church is the Bride and we have an intimate RELATIONSHIP thru the Body of Christ, better known as the church. Jesus ordained the church as His Bride and Body. Thereby, believers do not option out of the church. We run to the church! We don't cancel the church, but include the church in every aspect of our life. The Bible says this about how the church should come together (Hebrews 10:25 KJV), "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
The church is more than a BUILDING, we are the BODY and BRIDE of Christ. Matthew 19:6 (ESV) says this in regards to marriage, "So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man seperate." Jesus wants all believers to be faithful to Him in their BODY and as His BRIDE. We are not to be divided or seperated, but one BODY with Christ. It was in the context of discussing marriage that the Apostle Paul impressed the importance of faithfulness when He wrote, "That he (Christ) might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish (Ephesians 5:27 KJV)." Let me encourage you to keep your BODY spotless as you are in RELATIONSHIP with Christ as His holy and unblemished BRIDE. Jesus is not coming back for the RELIGIOUS, but for those who are in a faithful RELATIONSHIP with Him.
Sincerely yours and Securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
Jesus ordained the church not as a BUILDING, but as His BODY and BRIDE. Jesus' RELATIONSHIP with the church is a mystery that is best exemplified in a marriage between a man and woman. We are united in RELATIONSHIP with Christ upon believing as bone of his bone and flesh of his flesh (Genesis 2:23). We must not equate the church with RELIGION, but elevate the church into RELATIONSHIP as the BRIDE and BODY of Christ. Religion has been defined as the excessive performance of deeds out of terror. God is not is a terrorist, but He does value RELATIONSHIP over RELIGION. The Bible supports the church as...
1. The Bride
John the Baptist spoke as the Best Man (John 3:29 KJV) when He said, "He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled."
2. The Body
Romans 7:4 (KJV)
Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, [even] to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
Romans 12:5 (KJV)
So we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Since we are the BRIDE and the BODY of Christ we cannot withdraw from the church because Jesus told Peter (Matthew 16:18 KJV),
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." We all need a connection to the church to remind us of our ROCK and REDEEMER in Christ.
The church is the Bride and we have an intimate RELATIONSHIP thru the Body of Christ, better known as the church. Jesus ordained the church as His Bride and Body. Thereby, believers do not option out of the church. We run to the church! We don't cancel the church, but include the church in every aspect of our life. The Bible says this about how the church should come together (Hebrews 10:25 KJV), "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
The church is more than a BUILDING, we are the BODY and BRIDE of Christ. Matthew 19:6 (ESV) says this in regards to marriage, "So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man seperate." Jesus wants all believers to be faithful to Him in their BODY and as His BRIDE. We are not to be divided or seperated, but one BODY with Christ. It was in the context of discussing marriage that the Apostle Paul impressed the importance of faithfulness when He wrote, "That he (Christ) might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish (Ephesians 5:27 KJV)." Let me encourage you to keep your BODY spotless as you are in RELATIONSHIP with Christ as His holy and unblemished BRIDE. Jesus is not coming back for the RELIGIOUS, but for those who are in a faithful RELATIONSHIP with Him.
Sincerely yours and Securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
My Beloved,
Don’t miss the sign! Isaiah 7:14 says, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Don’t miss the sign!
When we travel from point A to point B signs are significant to finding our way. The Lord God promised us a sign in the birth of His Son. Many miss the sign that is our Savior because of negative feelings surrounding the commercialization of Christmas. Maybe disappointments, depression or darkness has cause you to miss the sign that is the Savior’s coming at His birth. But let me encourage you not to lose your way because of the spiritual warfare in the world. Christmas is a time to remember the sign of hope found in the coming of the baby born in Bethlehem, Jesus the Christ.
Jesus' birth is an important sign that is dangerous to miss. To overlook His birth is as dangerous as running a stop sign on a busy expressway. Here’s my point, for had Jesus not been born there would be no way to God. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) Don’t miss the sign! Celebrate the wonder of Christ’s birth! Don’t miss the sign!
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
My Beloved,
Maybe you have struggled to find reasons to be thankful in these hard economic times, but Elizabeth Peale Allen gives 10 powerful reasons to give thanks to our God. She states, “Scripture gives us many examples of why we are to be thankful…”
We are to be thankful for what God has given us:
1. His love that “endures forever” (Psalm 107:1).
2. His grace, freely “given you in Christ Jesus” (1 Corinthians 1:4).
3. Continuous victory “through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57).
4. “Righteous laws” to guide us (Psalm 119:62).
5. Fellow believers to sustain and cheer us: “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers” (Philemon 1:4).
We are to be thankful for what God has done:
6. He has “answered me...[and] become my salvation” (Psalm 118:21).
7. He has redeemed us. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
8. He has qualified us “to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light” (Colossians 1:12).
We are to be thankful for who God is:
9. “He is good” (1 Chronicles 16:34).
10. He is “faithful and just” (1 John 1:9).
The Apostle Paul encourages us to “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). Amen!
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
Maybe you have struggled to find reasons to be thankful in these hard economic times, but Elizabeth Peale Allen gives 10 powerful reasons to give thanks to our God. She states, “Scripture gives us many examples of why we are to be thankful…”
We are to be thankful for what God has given us:
1. His love that “endures forever” (Psalm 107:1).
2. His grace, freely “given you in Christ Jesus” (1 Corinthians 1:4).
3. Continuous victory “through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57).
4. “Righteous laws” to guide us (Psalm 119:62).
5. Fellow believers to sustain and cheer us: “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers” (Philemon 1:4).
We are to be thankful for what God has done:
6. He has “answered me...[and] become my salvation” (Psalm 118:21).
7. He has redeemed us. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
8. He has qualified us “to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light” (Colossians 1:12).
We are to be thankful for who God is:
9. “He is good” (1 Chronicles 16:34).
10. He is “faithful and just” (1 John 1:9).
The Apostle Paul encourages us to “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). Amen!
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
My Beloved,
It is with continued excitement that I write this post. Our God has shown Himself faithful in the life of Union since the church's inception and what a time we had this Sunday. Union celebrated its' 87th Church Anniversary and Homecoming on this past Lord's Day. The children sang as this was our regular second Sunday Youth Day. We had a special guest choir, the youth from the Hispanic Church of God in Oklahoma City and Union's youth sung from their hearts giving us a glimpse of heaven by singing "We Worship You" in Espanol. We are grateful to Pastor Victor Huerra, who prayed in Spanish during alter call, and to all his members who attended. What an excellent living exposition of the scripture, "And they sung a new song... for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people and nation..." (Revelation 5:9)
The Rev. Nickolas Ellis brought the message home and put the Christological cookies where the kids could reach them by proclaiming, "The Rules of the House" from the Psalms 100. Rev. Ellis encouraged us by outlining four rules in those five verses of the Psalm. He exhorted us by making it known noise is a requirement, that we should be ready to serve, to be a recording artist, and finally making it clear this is not about any of us. And oh, did we enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.
It is always a pleasure to see Saints who are willing to serve! Union was all about serving God and others on this historic 87th. A very special thank you is in order for all those Unionites who served with a smile in the kitchen, on the usher, on program and even further behind the scenes. Men may not have seen or acknowledged your service, but God sees and knows all. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) God has your reward and He is faithful to present it on that great day!
The Rev. Ray Douglas, pastor of the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church blessed after their choir set the place ablaze. There was plenty of fire in the place. Both Holy Ghost fire and literal fire as Union burned its mortgage on this date as well. No doubt, Union has been delivered from debt and Pastor Douglas told us from the text, "How to Respond to Deliverance" in Mark 5:15-20. First, Pastor Douglas told Union deliverance pushes us to DESIRE A NEW DIRECTION, then he encouraged us to DEVELOP A DELIVERED DEMEANOR, and finally he closed with a celebratory climax around the ideal that DELIVERANCE DEMANDS DECLARATION. What a time! What a time!
Union, we have been DELIVERED. Now, let us do our DUTY for this is our reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
It is with continued excitement that I write this post. Our God has shown Himself faithful in the life of Union since the church's inception and what a time we had this Sunday. Union celebrated its' 87th Church Anniversary and Homecoming on this past Lord's Day. The children sang as this was our regular second Sunday Youth Day. We had a special guest choir, the youth from the Hispanic Church of God in Oklahoma City and Union's youth sung from their hearts giving us a glimpse of heaven by singing "We Worship You" in Espanol. We are grateful to Pastor Victor Huerra, who prayed in Spanish during alter call, and to all his members who attended. What an excellent living exposition of the scripture, "And they sung a new song... for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people and nation..." (Revelation 5:9)
The Rev. Nickolas Ellis brought the message home and put the Christological cookies where the kids could reach them by proclaiming, "The Rules of the House" from the Psalms 100. Rev. Ellis encouraged us by outlining four rules in those five verses of the Psalm. He exhorted us by making it known noise is a requirement, that we should be ready to serve, to be a recording artist, and finally making it clear this is not about any of us. And oh, did we enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.
It is always a pleasure to see Saints who are willing to serve! Union was all about serving God and others on this historic 87th. A very special thank you is in order for all those Unionites who served with a smile in the kitchen, on the usher, on program and even further behind the scenes. Men may not have seen or acknowledged your service, but God sees and knows all. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) God has your reward and He is faithful to present it on that great day!
The Rev. Ray Douglas, pastor of the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church blessed after their choir set the place ablaze. There was plenty of fire in the place. Both Holy Ghost fire and literal fire as Union burned its mortgage on this date as well. No doubt, Union has been delivered from debt and Pastor Douglas told us from the text, "How to Respond to Deliverance" in Mark 5:15-20. First, Pastor Douglas told Union deliverance pushes us to DESIRE A NEW DIRECTION, then he encouraged us to DEVELOP A DELIVERED DEMEANOR, and finally he closed with a celebratory climax around the ideal that DELIVERANCE DEMANDS DECLARATION. What a time! What a time!
Union, we have been DELIVERED. Now, let us do our DUTY for this is our reasonable service. (Romans 12:1)
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
My Beloved,
God is love and has called us to be His imitators according to I John 4:7 and Ephesians 5:1. Christians have struggled in converting the world because when we should be caring we are often critical. It has become crucial that we love like the Lord. The world is weary under the weight of sin. Thereby, we are called to forgive and faithfully display the agape love that Christ has shown us on the cross of Calvary.
Let me challenge you this week to go beyond the norm in your love. Go beyond in you caring for others. Go beyond in your sacrifice for the Savior and when the going gets tough go to your knees asking God to make you more like Him. On your mark, get set....Go for God!
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
My Beloved,
I read an article today that was centered on the ideal of complaining Christians. I have often lifted up the ideal that Christians ought not complain, but proclaim the goodness of God. While the practice of proclaiming is far more productive, but to simply deny the fact that human beings are going to complain is simply not being practical. Thereby, how are we to combat complaining.
We must first recognize complaining to others is not beneficial. The Bible admonishes Christians in this way, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (I Peter 5:7) Christians should not carry our complaints to others, but shares our complaints with omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent God of the universe. The Psalmist proclaimed the goodness of God, but they were not afraid to complain to the Controller of the Cosmos, Jesus. Psalm 44 and 89 are shining examples of complaining to the Controller of the Cosmos. Saints, remember when your stressed don’t complain to others take your complaints to the Savior. He knows and He cares.
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
I read an article today that was centered on the ideal of complaining Christians. I have often lifted up the ideal that Christians ought not complain, but proclaim the goodness of God. While the practice of proclaiming is far more productive, but to simply deny the fact that human beings are going to complain is simply not being practical. Thereby, how are we to combat complaining.
We must first recognize complaining to others is not beneficial. The Bible admonishes Christians in this way, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (I Peter 5:7) Christians should not carry our complaints to others, but shares our complaints with omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent God of the universe. The Psalmist proclaimed the goodness of God, but they were not afraid to complain to the Controller of the Cosmos, Jesus. Psalm 44 and 89 are shining examples of complaining to the Controller of the Cosmos. Saints, remember when your stressed don’t complain to others take your complaints to the Savior. He knows and He cares.
Sincerely yours and securely His,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
My Beloved,
What a pleasure the last year has been to work and watch Union grow spiritually and numerically. Union, you continue to be a knowing and growing church. I count it a distinguished and no doubt Devine duty to serve as your pastor. We have worked together, worshiped together, and watched The Lord supply our every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
Union, you have accomplished so much in just a little time with the help of The Lord. Let me encourage you to keep your hand firmly planted in His unchanging hand and God will continue to bless your work and worship. As we enter a new year, hold fast to the Nehemiah Spirit that boldly proclaims, “…for the people had a mind to work.” (Nehemiah 4:6)
Sincerely and Securely Yours,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
What a pleasure the last year has been to work and watch Union grow spiritually and numerically. Union, you continue to be a knowing and growing church. I count it a distinguished and no doubt Devine duty to serve as your pastor. We have worked together, worshiped together, and watched The Lord supply our every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
Union, you have accomplished so much in just a little time with the help of The Lord. Let me encourage you to keep your hand firmly planted in His unchanging hand and God will continue to bless your work and worship. As we enter a new year, hold fast to the Nehemiah Spirit that boldly proclaims, “…for the people had a mind to work.” (Nehemiah 4:6)
Sincerely and Securely Yours,
Pastor Darryl K. Fields
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