06/02/2026
(Back of Bulletin 5-31-26)
You are Special!!!
We often hear things like: “you’re special”, “I love you”, “you made my day”, and “I don’t know what I would do without you”. But I was once told that the value of an item is not based on what someone asks, but in how much someone would pay. With this in mind, let’s take time to ponder how God, the Supreme Being and creator of the entire universe… feels about you.
God thinks so highly of you, that before you were created, knowing that you would be sinful, He planned to send His only begotten Son to redeem you. He loves you so much that He poured out the wrath you deserve onto His perfect, sinless, obedient, Son – Jesus. And in doing that, He declares perfect anyone who truly recognizes Jesus as Lord and Savior.
God’s love for you, does not end there. He has provided His Word so you can have an intimate relationship with Him. He has given you His Holy Spirit in order to empower you to obey Him and live a godly life, reflecting His image. God has also given you the Great Commission so you would have a purpose in His Kingdom. God loves you so much that He set you apart as His chosen people, His family.
As we remember the love of God, let us appreciate the gift of eternal life through Jesus. Let’s use God’s Word to draw us closer to Him. Let’s follow as the Holy Spirit guides and gives us the needed power to live a holy life. Let us remain humble in prayer before Him. And let’s boldly proclaim “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth”.
May God be honored by whom He values,
- Pastor Ron Barker