Crossroads

CROSSROADS
“From the Point of Decision to Destiny”

A crossroad has been defined as the place where the road intersects; a point at which a vital decision must be made. Choices have consequences, whether good or bad. These consequences will be for our betterment or will work to destroy us. We are all responsible for our choices. Every decision ultimately leads us to our destiny.

Another way to put it is that things will get better or worse for us. The Bible challenges us with this admonition in Deuteronomy 30:19: "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live"

One of the messages stressed in our society is about the “right to choose”; but we have not balanced it with the message that our choices also have consequences. Hollywood movie producers and some celebrities have glamorized many things that are bad for us and have not generally shown the destructive side of the things that are portrayed to bring so much happiness. (drugs, alcohol, adultery, fornication, gambling)

From the time we get out of bed until the time we go to sleep we are making decisions that are leading us one step closer to our destiny. The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it. Because God gave us freedom of choice, we can ignore the will of God, argue with it, disobey it, and even fight against it. But in the end, the will of God shall prevail; because “the counsel of the Lord stands forever” –
If we obey God’s will, everything in life holds together; but if we disobey, everything starts to fall apart. Nowhere in the Bible is this truth better illustrated than in the experiences of Elimelech and his wife Naomi.In the book of Ruth chapter one, we find several mistakes that we must avoid as we deal with the problems and trials of life.


1. We cannot run from our problems
2. Be careful how we represent God in times of adversity
3. Don’t try to hide your mistakes, learn from them
4. Don’t let life make you bitter, but a better person
5. Don’t forget God is “with us” and “for us.”


Ruth’s decision to stay with Naomi led to her meeting Boaz and ultimately being in the lineage of Jesus. The decisions we make today will wash up on the shores of tomorrow. When facing a crossroad, pray to the Father, not my will, but thy will be done……God Loves You and So do I …….Pastor Tammy

From the Pit to the Palace

FROM THE PIT TO THE PALACE
“Why we have to go through some things”

There are times in my life when I felt like life has just dealt me a bad hand. I did not know how strong my flesh was until I tried to place some restraints on it. Before I came to God I had no desire to place the flesh under control. I wondered why I could not just skip over some of the bad things in life.

Oftentimes, I wondered why God would not just move some things out of my pathway, since he is Sovereign. Some of those situations I wanted out of immediately. I could not wait for God to bring me out. Truth be told I only wanted out so I could get back into a similar situation. But he allowed me to stay in them; and some for a much longer period of time. I had to almost lose my mind in order to change my mind about some things.

As I look back over my life, I thank God for allowing me to go through some things. I have heard it said whatever does not kill you will only make you stronger. God held me in some situations until my spirit got power and control over my flesh. This helped to develop character and character was what I need on my way to my destiny. It’s true God is in control of all things.

I now realize that God has a plan for my life. And that he is control of our circumstances and we are in control of our responses to those circumstances. In the midst of while I was going through, some very difficult places in life; I was reminded of HIS presence. Psalm 23 says: Yea though I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

God has promised not to put any more on us than we can bear. So I want to encourage you if you are going through a very difficult time. Don’t give up and don’t give in. Some pits are necessary. Trust that you will be taken from the Pit to the Palace. A few reminders about God while you are going through

If you never felt pain, how would you know that I’m a Healer?

If you never went through difficulty, how would you know that I’m a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, how would you know that I’m a Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, how would you know that I’m Forgiving?

If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue?

If you never were broken, how would you know that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem, then how would you know that I can solve them?

God Loves You and So do I. Be Blessed…… Pastor Tammy