Eluding "IT"

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you" (Psalm 56: 3).

     Remember as a child playing chase and trying to avoid being tagged by "IT"?  The only safe place from "IT" was a place called "base" where "IT" was not allowed.

     I heard from a quirky news report of some state that had outlawed the game of "tag, you're it."  I can't remember the reason it was banned, being distracted by the thought that in this state, some poor kid had just been tagged, and will now have to remain "IT" for the rest of his life!

     What is "IT" that scares you today?  As we age, we continue to run from "IT."  "IT" no longer is a best friend, with a goofy grin on her face, giggling while she chases . . ."IT" can be any number of things with any number of masks and names.  "IT" may even be a nameless, faceless dread that chases us in the day and haunts us through the night.  We fear that we will be tagged by this monster and become "IT'S" slave.

     The Bible gives us a full narrative of King David who knew what it was like to be chased by "IT."  But David also knew where his safe "base" was.

     Do you?


God's blessings as you flee to the Sabbatical Rest base, where "IT" can't pursue,

Tim

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Sabbath Eve Service Saturday night....meal begins at 6 PM with red beans and sausage with rice, cornbread, and dessert.  Worship at 7 PM.  Garrett Ranz will be preaching in my absence.

After much anticipation, ALPHA studies begin this Sunday morning at 10 AM! Ladies only and Men only classes will be held at Ruel & Pauletta Davis' home and Co-eds will meet at our home.  There will also be children's Bible study and activities at our home.  Looking forward to this exciting time together!

Don't forget....we need volunteers for nursery during Sabbath Eve services on Saturday nights.  This is a very important, much-needed ministry.  If we get enough volunteers, we will only need to serve once every couple of months.  Please pray whether or not God would have you serve in this awesome ministry!