Why c3? (Part Two)

I'm sure we can all agree there's safety in numbers. There's also freedom in numbers too. Imagine having the capability to draw on the resources of a global organization for inspiration, guidance, best practices, and a great deal more. Imagine how these treasures can affect our mission as a church here in Chico. We have the opportunity to truly connect people to God, to other people of like minds, and to a higher and better purpose. In one short year as Abundant Life Church, we have done great things. Lives have been changed, people have been healed and brought to a deeper understanding of God and his will for us. But He has so much more to do!

On Sunday, take a look around at the people you worship with. Remember this moment. I believe that a year from now the faces you see today will be surrounded by an astounding number of new faces that aren't with us today. We will grow. Our mission will be stronger, our reach greater, and our lives fuller than we can imagine.

Christian City Church (c3church) is a global movement that has been blessed by God and is growing by leaps and bounds. Pastor Peter says that when you see or hear of God doing a great work in a particular place RUN! Don't walk. Get there. Share in that blessing. c3 church is a great work being done by God, through some amazing people, half way around the world, on a global scale.

And that is why c3. Our mission is theirs; they are kindred spirits who have been where we are and are eager to help us achieve great things in Butte County and even beyond.

In the end, I feel there is nothing better than the feeling of being a part of something larger than yourself, something that connects you to all people in a work that is for the good of all.

God Is Good! Always

"God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good."

This is a great saying, and so true of the God we serve.
Not only that, but we need to REALLY believe it!
So many times when Christians experience a rough patch, or even a series of tragedies, their faith and belief in 'who' their God is, gets shaken, and sometimes falters.
One thing we HAVE to get down into our spirit, is that Jesus is totally good. There is no shadow of bad in Him. Everything He does is good and he never changes (Hebrews 13:8).
We also have to remember there is an enemy out there called Satan, or the devil, and everything the devil does is bad - there is absolutely no thread of good in him.
God is totally good, the devil is totally bad.

Therefore, the next time something good happens to us, praise God. When something bad happens to us, don't blame God, blame the devil, get mad at him. Start declaring who you are as a child of God and start telling him where to go.
James 4:7 tells us that if we resist the devil, he will flee - literally run in terror - He is scared of YOU and he should be! Remember, you have the power of God within you.

Love God, resist the devil. That's the way it should be. Everyday we need to love on God. Praise Him. Get so full of Him that He just oozes out of you.
God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good.

Have an awesome day,

Pastor Peter