Keep Digging

It is a known fact that when they were building the Sears Tower in Chicago, IL, being one of the tallest buildings in the United States, they dug as deep as the building was erected (stories 110 to the height 1,451 feet). Every day the workers would bring in heavy equipment for digging and people would gather around to watch the workers work. Often times people would shout out “Hey, how far down do you have to dig?” The workers would reply, “Until we hit bedrock.” Bedrock was the solid foundation that builders must reach before they could start building. The people were waiting to see the long expected building that was talked about to be one of the tallest, beautiful wonders of the world. I mean if you grow up in Chicago you would think so, but here was the revelation; the workers weren’t building for beauty only but for safety. They knew that in order for the building to stand the test of storms and strong winds that blew off the lake, they had to dig deep until they hit the bed-rock.

My words for you this week are to keep on digging. God is building something beautiful with your life but you must keep digging: there must be a commitment, hard work, a consistent prayer life, and time spent with God in the Word. You must dig deep to withstand the storms of life. Progress is not measured by one day but it’s measured over time. You’re farther than you were last year and closer than you were on yesterday…So keep digging until you hit bed-rock.

Remember; Never ever give up!

“Upon this Rock I will build my church and the very gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matt. 16:18

~Elder Daniel R. Grandberry, Pastor

I’m just saying...

If every member were just like you, what kind of Church would it be? What kind of place would it be; I’m just saying

• If they gave like you
• If they prayed like you
• If they worked for the Church like you
• If they spoke about Jesus like you

I’m just saying, would you want to attend that Church?

If every member were just like you, what kind of Christian would they be?

• If they witnessed like you
• If they Loved like you
• If they forgave like you
• If they helped those in need like you

I’m just saying, would they be excited and ready for Jesus' return?

I’m just saying, sometimes life has a way of causing a person to lose focus on what is most important: Jesus said “seek first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness and all of these things will be given unto you”. To seek means to elevate our minds, focus our attention on Christ. Let us not lose focus on why we are here. We are here to make differences in the world, to show the world the Love of God, to win the lost, and to serve God. Never forget that you are the Church, the holy temple of God.

~Pastor Daniel R. Grandberry

Power Box

I was in a meeting the other day, and the conversation was about how can we as a plant (Chrysler) save money in house. I sat there and watched people one by one begin to raise their hands. Someone said, “we can turn off computers and lights when we leave the plant”. A supervisor at the table said, “Yes, yes we can even shut off some of the power boxes.”

After that remark there was a hand raised in the distance, he stated his name and that he was just a skilled tradesman. He said, “Sir, we need to be very careful about turning off power boxes; if you turn off the wrong power box we cannot start up the plant. Without power, trucks cannot be built, people cannot work and there would be no running water."

I thought about this man’s statement and said to myself…in our effort to accomplish many things, driving our children to different events and working long hours, we must keep our power box turned on. Without the power of God we would not be able to build our lives; there would be no flowing water of the Holy Spirit, and we cannot effectively work for God. It’s not by might nor by our strength but by the Holy Spirit said the Lord. Remember on this week to keep your power box on.

Things to do to keep your power box on; pray every day, read your Bible, and come to Church!

~Elder Daniel R. Grandberry, Pastor

G.M… You Know!!!!