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The Hill Baptist Church
Monday, July 27 2020

Dear Church Family,

     August tends to bring with it a sense of routine. Vacations are usually behind us. Students and teachers go back to school. New programs start at the church. However, as we enter August this year there are many unknowns. As I sit and type this letter, schools from the elementary to college level are still working out their plans. Everyone is watching and waiting to see if the number of infections with the coronavirus will increase or decrease in our city. 

Some of you have had your lives dramatically restricted since March. You are also waiting to see if the number increases or decreases. As a church, we have restarted our Sunday gatherings but out times together look different than they did back in March. We too are watching and waiting to see if the number increases or decreases. 

     While we’re all watching the numbers I want to encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus. Read this encounter between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 14:28-33.

     28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you 

     on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked 

     on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was 

     afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus 

     immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O 

     you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the 

     boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, 

     saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Peter was a man of faith but when he stepped out onto the water his eyes shifted from Jesus to the wind. When he focused on the circumstance rather than the Lord he began to sink. I want to encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus whether the numbers go up or down. If we focus too much on our circumstances we will sink into a place where we’re no longer living by faith. If you find yourself sinking then call out to Jesus to help you trust him with your circumstances. 

     The wind is blowing and there are many waves that are rocking the boat of our lives but we serve the One who has the power over the wind and the waves. Let us remember what well-known hymn says:

     Turn you eyes upon Jesus

     Look full in His wonderful face

     And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

     In the light of His glory and grace

In Christ,

Pastor Ron Jones

Posted by: Ron Jones AT 08:37 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
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The Hill Baptist Church  |  2165 Kings Way  |  Augusta, GA 30904  |  Phone: 706.736.8446  |  Email: office@thehillbaptist.com
 
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