February 2012

 

Malachi 3:6a
For I am the Lord, I change not.

What a wonderful truth in these times and in this world that is constantly changing.

The changing times can be seen all around us. One example, which is seen is the running of the Daytona 500. For many years, thousands of people have flocked to this event in Daytona Beach, Florida.

While the racetrack has been the same for many years, the cars have changed; always increasing in speed and the faces and names of the competitors have greatly varied. The goal, one thing that has not changed, is to win the famed Daytona 500. That is only the beginning, the one race is not enough, and from there the challenge begins to be the Champion. At the end of the season, only one driver will be named the Champion. However, the moment he is heralded as Champion, he becomes the defending Champion. The man who was the Champion in 2011 must rise to meet the challenge of defending his title. Because time goes on, there is a new season, and he is but another in the list of past Champions.

This does not just apply to car racing though. Just a few weeks ago a football team won the Super Bowl. They became the Champions. But the hype and excitement has died down, and plans are being made for next season and the defense of their title.

This can be seen in so many areas, people trying to be better than others, trying to reach the top of their sport or profession. If they were to make it to the top, they will not remain their long, for another will came to claim their spot.

The sad reality for these people is that there is only one winner, one victor; there is only one person who is truly a Champion and has forever defeated all who would like to claim His title. That is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ holds the title of the only one who could conqueror death, hell and the grave, the only one who could offer redemption and eternal life. He is the only one who could bruise the serpents head.
Jesus was the only one who could do all of this, because He is God manifest in the flesh. He came to earth, of lowly birth, born into this world of sin. He rose above all other men, though He was in the world surrounded by its many lures and snares, He was never entangled therein. Hebrews 4:15 says “but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” He did what no man has even done. He lived a perfect, sinless life and then died on the cross to make a way for man’s sin to be forgiven. What a wonderful Saviour!

Jesus is the only Champion who does not have to defend His title; He is the only Champion who never changes. (Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”) There is no one with the power to take Jesus title from Him. (Matthew 28:18b “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”)

What a blessing it is to know that we have an all-powerful, unchanging, eternal, redeemer in Jesus Christ!

Desiring to serve Him,

Aimée

Finished

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.


This is a verse that I have heard often in the last three years, but it is one that is well worth remembering. God has given us His Word to be able to know Him through it. We need to take the time not only to read it, but also to heed this verse and study His Word.

For three years, I have been studying the Bible at the Deland School of the Bible and while officially I graduated on December 18^th, the aspect of studying the Bible is still necessary and important in my life. The command to study is one that has no end because there is always more to learn so that we can rightly divide God’s word.

 One of the things I learned in my first semester, and was impressed on me again this last semester, is that there is so much in the Bible. If we just read the pages of God’s Word, we can learn so many things, but when you see how verses in the Old and New Testaments work together to explain a truth it is amazing. It is remarkable to see all the prophecies that God promised concerning Jesus, his birth, life and death, in the Old Testament and then to see the verses regarding their fulfillment in the New Testament. How throughout the Old and New Testaments there are truths regarding the second coming and the tribulation. The Bible is an amazing book inspired by an amazing God! I am grateful to Bro. James and the other men who willingly give of their time to teach the Bible, they are all a blessing.

 Outside of class time, I greatly enjoyed being able to participate in the outreach activities of the Church. Whether it was passing out tracts at races, football games, or parades, distributing booklets door to door, a mission trip to Trinidad, going to the nursing homes they have all been a great learning experience and wonderful times of fellowship with others who participated.

The past three years have been a wonderful time of learning for me. The tests were not always easy, studying was hard at times, but I have learned many things that will help me as I strive to serve the LORD.

Bro James about to hand me the dipolma

Wade, Bro James, Todd, and me.

I am all done for now....

New opportunites to serve the LORD await....

Back to School

Time certainly does fly by!!!
This week I will start my last semester of Bible School. It seems like I just started!
The class' will be Proverbs, The Law, Acts and a class on the Church.

Todd, Bear and I went to Seaworld on Saturday. We wanted to go before we get busy with School and tests.

I took this picture at Seaworld. This was a very friendly bird.

He posed perfectly for this picture.

New Shoes

I needed new shoes.....

...my parents bought me 2 new pairs.......

Song of Solomon 7:1a

"How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter!..."

Atlantis

Today was the final Space Shuttle Launch. :( My Brothers and I walked down to the river to watch Atlantis fly for the last time. There were so many people out to watch it!!!!! While we walked we passed out tracts. It is too bad we didn't have more tracts with us, we gave out all we had.

A small portion of the crowds

Atlantis lifting off!!

Happy shuttle watchers

Parking was creative!!

Notice the sign :)

Acts 1:10-11

And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up,

behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee,

why stand ye gazing up into heaven?

this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven,

shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

The Trinidad Team

Heading to Miami Wade, Merissa, Jayson, and Jovani Aimée

Levi

Merissa, Jayson, and Jovani

The bus picks up a hitchhiker on the way

(Todd)

Todd and David

Mike

Kelli

Carla, Sheryl, Lynne and Chris

The team to Trinidad!

TRINIDAD

Today, my brother Todd and I are going to Trinidad with a team from our church. There are 14 of us who are going to work with James Hoffmeister, a missionary in San Fernando, Trinidad.

Some of the things we will be doing are passing out tracts, school assemblies, evangelistic blitz, a big youth activity, teaching Sunday School, participating in church services. Each team member is prepared to do one on one witnessing, giving their testimony, teaching a Bible lesson to youth or adults, singing, doing whatever is needed to get the Gospel to the people of Trinidad.

I look forward to being used of God during this trip. Pray for us as we are gone.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethern, pray for us.

Aimée