AT A DISTANCE

Pastor Todd Christopherson
Mid American Stock Car Series
March 26, 2014

The Israelites are called by God as His own yet they struggled to obey and it cost them many times. God was so patient sending prophet after prophet to warn them of their sin. There were points where God said that is enough and here is your punishment. One of the punishments was this: knowing the promise and God’s faithfulness yet not being able to walk into the Promised Land. There can be times we know there is a blessing from the Lord but our sin keeps us from obtaining it. God desires to bless us but cannot just look the other way on sin. That is why it is so important for us to follow the Lord and obey Him. We need to get rid of sin that hinders and entangles us. We need to help each other in this area by encouraging each other to turn from sin and by challenging each other. Iron does sharpen iron. We need to be known as Repenters!

Also in the group were those that we not Israelites. I think this picture includes an illustration of those saved and those not saved. This group would be the ones on the outside. They see how close they are and yet cannot go in to the Promised Land. This is another reason we should turn from sin. It shows others God’s love, His mercy, His grace, etc… and how it can extend to them. You do not want to be a spectator when you can be in the race. So if you are just watching and not a Christian would you consider it right now? I know I still fall short and sin. God will forgive when we turn to Him.

Have a great day racin’ in the SONshine,

Pastor Todd

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