April Newsletter

Dear Loved Ones,

Two weeks ago we saw the cheers of the crowd and Jesus riding triumphantly on a donkey into Jerusalem being crowned as the King. It was only five days later some of these same cheering ones were in another crowd screaming crucify him. What changed?

What changed was the expectation and what seems one way but in reality it’s something completely different. When you think about it and remember that the Lord had told them that if they destroy this temple that in three days he would raise it again and saying to them again and again that his Kingdom was not of this world and that the Christ would have to suffer greatly. They missed it completely until afterwards when their eyes of understanding were opened and they were enlightened.

Sometimes in life if you live long enough… we all have to go through something that defines us. It is at this defining time when maturity prevails in the life of the believer. Salvation is a free gift but becoming a son or daughter will cost you. He promised us when we go through the fire He would be with us and will not let the water overflow us. There is something about going through trials in life that make us who we are. Peter talked about rejoicing in our eternal reward but being grieved by various trials so that the genuineness of your faith being tested by fire may be found to praise honor and glorify our Lord Jesus. 1Peter1.6

Nevertheless Lord….not my will but your will be done.

You are holy Lord … no one is holy but You.

With Sincere Love,
Art Ramos - Pres/CEO