Hard to believe its going to be 2024!  I can remember like it was yesterday the big Y2K scare in 1999 as we were approaching the year 2000.   All the computers were going to have a melt down - well it didn’t happen, but still 2000 was uncharted territory!   Just the thought of turning my calendar to the year 2000 seemed strange and science fiction!  And now here we are, 24 years latter!  We do need to be knowledgable and act wisely based upon the knowledge we have. 

 But the Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians chapter 2 that the wisdom of this world is coming to nothing, but the wisdom of God is going to last.  You and I have no idea what is in store for us this New Year.  Some of us are glad 2023 is behind us and hopeful and prayerful that 2024 might be better.   Some of you had a great 2023 and can’t image how 2024 can be any better.  Which either end of the pendulum you swing from or somewhere in the middle, know that creator God has extended His grace and mercy yet another year, and He has a plan and purpose for you this New Year.  His plan is outlined in His word - the Bible.  But the Bible was not written for intellectual knowledge but for life transformation.  Wisdom for the New Year - continue to look to God and His word because when the Word of God and the Spirit of God come together transformation takes place.   Give your personal relationship with Jesus Christ the highest priority this New Year!

Prayer for the New Year - “That you might know Jesus Christ more clearly, love Him more dearly, and follow Him more nearly.”

God is faithful to His promises.  He will give you strength for the present.  He will give you the measure of faith you need for the journey.  And know, that because of Him, YOU can make a difference in 2024!

“Now to Him who is able to keep  you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.” - Jude 24-25

Happy New Year!

Pastor Rodney