Sunday's Message

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"In my Distress"

The word distress is one of those words, which means the same thing, either as a noun or as a verb. NO matter how you shake a stick at it, we at some point have all experienced some sort of “extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.”

• We live in fear of those sworn to protect us.

• We are cannot get the assistance from those whom we elect to represent us.

• We are not sure if we can put food on the table due to jobs being cut.

• Had to watch the ships of Zion sail from one side of the banks of the river Jordan sail from to the other.

• We are put in a position that we put our trust in the hands of mankind.

"I cried unto the Lord"

Yes, at times, it will make you want to cry. I was told many years ago at a young age that this journey called life is not easy. Even as a young believer in Christ, we sang songs in reference to it, but in my heart, it had no meaning at that time, but little did I know that I was being prepared for something later. 

Yes, I said it, which is why I am so excited for these young people here at Pleasant Green. Because time is taken out for them to understand what is the meaning of each song that they sing about. Now, this helps them on their journey to establish that personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Because when "I cry unto the Lord," this is a form of communication that excels over any situation or circumstance that may hold you captive at that time. This is a telephone line that has stood the test of time and bearded the storms of life itself. This is a journey that has brought not only us individually but has also delivered our ancestors from various forms of oppression. 

"And he heard me"

Much like a bird that sits on a tree limb, we must trust in God. As we look at how that bird has no worry, we must go through this journey of life trusting and thinking God. 

Much like a bird a way maker and provider. Just like he does for the birds, he will provide everything we need. Which is why we can yell from the top of any building or mountain top, "Lord I Thank You for my Journey"