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DO NOT FEAR
"Do not fear," is a command repeated literally hundreds of times throughout scripture.
Jesus said “Do not fear” at this most amazing snapshot of His UNLIMITED power and involvement in His church in Revelation 1:
"Do not fear! I am the FIRST and the LAST! I am the Living One. I died, but look-- I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave!" (Rev. 1:17-18)
Whatever it is you are fighting-- WHATEVER it is-- Jesus Christ has already conquered it, killed it, and rose again over it.
One of the latest fears people are talking about is what is called The Singularity, that moment when A.I. overtakes human intelligence and we begin a period of transhumanism, the mixing of humanity and technology. I am surprised at how many believers are carrying on conversations with A.I. and getting spiritual advice from this technology. (see HERE)
Can anyone say, "counterfeit?!" How about "Imposter syndrome."
I had a conversation once with a guy who was convinced that there is no escape, that when McDonald's can beam directly into your brain a stimulation to want a Big Mac that you simply have no defense against that. I disagree. The ONLY ones who will have a defense against the onslaught of technocracy are those FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The mixing of kingdoms never works, it always fails, as Daniel 2:42-43 shows. These kingdoms are the best that the great Pretender has, who is the accuser of the family of God. He is the conquered one paraded throughout the universe as the greatest Loser of all time. (Col 2:13-15) The Kingdom of God will crush all of these mixed kingdoms of this world, including the transhuman mix! (See Daniel 2:44-45)
NOTHING surprises the UNLIMITED, whose eternal purpose is that all things come under the Headship of His Son and who is making everything work out according to His plan. (Ephesians 1:9-11).
DO NOT FEAR!
CHRIST IN CULLEOKA
I preached some on the above topic at Sweetwater Church on Easter Sunday. We had an Easter miracle! I only preached for 17 minutes! But I focused on JESUS GOT THE KEYS to remind us of the overwhelming victory of Jesus Christ over death and Hades. (click graphic to be taken to the video)
Anthony Skinner and Michael Farren led a full house in worship with Jon Spittle and Scott Mangle accompanying them.
Also, this coming Sunday some who confessed that Jesus is Lord and believed in their heart that He is risen from the dead are going to be baptized in water as a sign of their commitment to walk with Him.
If you want to be part of that, or if you are ready to be baptized, join us this Sunday at Sweetwater Church, 11:30am at 1423 Culleoka Hwy just 10 minutes south of Columbia.
TAVERN TALKS TUESDAYS
Each Tuesday morning at 7am you will find 25-40 men gathered to hear each other’s stories, to encourage one another, to teach scripture and pray together.
This gathering is at The Mission Cigar & Social in Spring Hill.
COMING UP:
April 29, Tod Bell will lead a Bible study
May 6, Mark Collins will lead the group
Tavern Talks is about our stories and God’s story. It’s not about perfect people with perfect stories but authentic working out this salvation in our lives.
Bring your coffee, your Bible, Febreze if you go to the office after, an open mind and open heart. You can purchase a cigar as well to enjoy your first cigar of the day.
We are really grateful to Mark, Monte and Willie for opening up The Mission early each Tuesday and participating in Tavern Talks!
Looking Up!
Tod Bell