Have you ever heard that one bad apple can spoil the whole bushel? What? Pray tell can others see in your life? If I was a bushel of apples you would others see in my life? They would only see what was on the top of the bushel. Someone may conclude that I am what can be seen that which is most conspicuous on top. I read once where each mortal man or woman is like barrel of apples, with an outer life and an inner life. When people see your outer life, it is in your
response to the environment, which can be a myriad of reactions from entertainment to money.
Deep in the barrel is where you find your inner life, your character the things that motivate you like, (Why do we do the things we do and who do we do them for?). As a pastor I have had more than one occasion to see what people really are, I have seen the inner bushel of people’s lives. Take a listen to the Word of God on the matter.
Proverbs 16:31
31 The hoary head (grey head) is a crown of beauty and glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
Did you notice the, IF? Some have evidently never read this verse and make the mistake of thinking white hair is a badge of maturity.
Hosea 7:9 King James
Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.
Hosea 7:9-10 The Message
8-10 “Ephraim mingles with the pagans, dissipating himself. Ephraim is half-baked. Strangers suck him dry but he doesn’t even notice. His hair has turned gray— he doesn’t notice. Bloated by arrogance,
Hosea 7:9 The Living Bible
9 “Worshiping foreign gods has sapped their strength, but they don’t know it. Ephraim’s hair is turning gray, and he doesn’t even realize how weak and old he is.
As I read the verses in these different translations, I thought about our United States. If America were a barrel of Apples, what would other nations see? I have mentioned how I feel about what is taking place in society and the best was I can describe it, is that it is like I have a hair in my throat. Just Lot was vexed, and I think it is far within the mark when I say, I am also vexed be the filthy conversation and the chosen lifestyles of the wicked.
LET ME TAKE TIME TO SAY,
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU,
TO ALL WHO SHOWED UP IN THE MEETINGS IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS AND SERVED WITH EXCELLENCE OUR GUEST AND FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE TRI STATE WHO JOINED US FOR THESE SPECIAL SERIES OF MEETINGS. YOU MAKE US ALL PROUD TO SERVE WITH YOU IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
I would get in trouble if I did not mention,
Mark your calendars ladies: November the 12th,
The Receptions Event Center, Erlanger, Kentucky
Women’s weekend with Tracy Stewart
Thank you for your continued support of what God has called us to be as a church and do. You are in my prayers. If you have prayer request let us know and we will share them with our intercessors.