"If we would judge ourselves" 1 Cor. 6:31. With the world in turmoil over the financial conditions, big businesses on down to frail families are judging everything they do to evaluate where they stand, We as individuals beginning a new year ought to judge ourselves as to our standing with god. Paul did. I have too.
Paul's first evaluation of himself was, "I am the least of the apostles" 1 Cor 15:9. May I share my soul with you? My honest evaluation of myself is "I am the least of all preachers and I sincerely mean that. Anything good that has happened in my ministry it is all by the grace of God. He did It. "Without me you can do NOTHING." That is fact.
"Unto me who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given that I should preach" Eph 3:8. I say a hearty amen to that. I know there are zillions who are more qualified and could do a much better job.
"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief" 1 Tim. 1:15.
Oh, no Paul, move over, that is the only place in the world I deserve the number one spot. I am not trying to be funny but to compare myself to Jesus and that is the only one we should, I am the chief of sinners. No, I have not murdered or raped anyone but deep inside I feel I am, like Paul Said, "I am the chief of sinners." Like my dear friend, Dave and I say, "I deserve nothing but hell." THANK GOD FOR THE GRACE OF GOD.
Check up. Where do you stand? "Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God..
And, may you have the best year of all, All Because of Calvary, ABO, Sumner
Preach the gospel to EVERY creature. Give them a chance to go to heaven
Pray for Celeste, she is to have big tests today. Pray they will find out why she is so week and be able to fix it.
