Pastor Buddy’s Blog

Journal,

We had an awe-inspiring service this morning. Nathan ministered on the subject, ‘Communion at the Cross.’ His teaching was anchored in something that Paul wrote:

“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He  comes.” (1Co11:26 nasb)

The heart of Nathan’s message was that the penalty for our sins, that is, past, present, and future, was paid in full at the cross. For this reason the accuser cannot bring a charge against any who have truly trusted in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. 

Forgiveness, reconciliation, adoption, acceptance, righteousness, sanctification, sealing, are all terms that belong to God’s message from the cross. Each term is like a glittering diamond that reflects what Jesus meant when He said, “It is finished!”

The work of redemption was finished. Listen:

“But He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God.” (Heb10:12)

“When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.” (Col2:13,14)

What made the service even more unique is that Nathan had everyone pass by a large wooden cross. There they could nail to the cross anything that the enemy was trying to hold over their head. From there they came forward for communion. Of course he made it very plain that this nailing was only a symbol. It reflected on what had taken place at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago.

And the cross was filled to overflowing…

What an awesome picture. Papers were folded and nailed to the cross. Seems there wasn’t much room left, but then I remember the old song which said, ‘There is Room at the Cross for You.’

Here it is with organ music and the lyrics.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=G1VjJF3kn7g

ROOM AT THE CROSS FOR YOU
(Ira F. Stanphill) (1946)

The cross upon which Jesus died,
Is a shelter in which we can hide;
And its grace so free is sufficient for me,
And deep is its fountain as wide as the sea

There’s room at the cross for you,
There’s room at the cross for you,
Tho millions have come, There’s still room for one
Yes, there’s room at the cross for you.

Tho millions have found Him a friend,
And have turned from the sins they have sinned,
The Savior still waits to open the gates
And welcomes a sinner before it’s too late.

There’s room at the cross for you,
There’s room at the cross for you,
Tho millions have come, There’s still room for one
Yes, there’s room at the cross for you.

The hand of my Savior is strong,
And the love of my Savior is long;
Through sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain,
The blood flows from Calvary to cleanse every stain.

There’s room at the cross for you,
There’s room at the cross for you,
Tho millions have come, There’s still room for one
Yes, there’s room at the cross for you.

This scene will be remembered for a long time.

Now about those School for Christian Workers students….

Just had to add a couple pictures of our Disciple’s Heart and our Shepherd’s Heart classes. The first picture to the right is our Shepherd’s Heart group. Fine looking chappies if I have to say so myself. Only one missing.

This next group is our Disciple’s Heart class. Looks like a few folks missed out on the picture taking. Course they are a handsome group also. Actually we only train good looking folk who have beautiful feet. (Work on that one Vern.)

Ok, where do we go from here? Oh yeah…

And now for Lois (gotta hear this, ‘Elizabeth’)  Gibson, also known as Sarge…

I ask Lois if we could start calling her Lizzie. Huumph! was the best answer I could get.  In fact she threatened to smack me real proper like.

Anyway, all I can say is that when the Lord gets ready, you gotta move. I think Lois’ head is still spinning. Already got her a house.

Yep, this New Jersey girl, by way of Texas, is moving to Pineville. Who’d a thunk it. Must be something about these southern folk that Lois simply loves. Personally I think it is the music. This country blue grass gospel fiddling and guitar playing will simply put tears in your eyes.

Let’s see — Well I’d better quit. Kinda late and I’m running out of words.

Remember now, don’t let the accuser try to hang anything around your neck. If he wants to remind you of anything in your past, you simply remind him of his future. You’ve been made free in Christ. Yes indeed, it was all taken care of at the cross.

There’s a whole lot of blessings coming your way,

Buddy