The Message of Crocodile Dock

It was an amazing week at Grace Bible Church. Our auditorium and fellowship hall were transformed into Crocodile Dock, a great place for kids to learn about God's love for us in this world.

The daily Bible points that the children learned were:

#1. God is with us!

#2. God is powerful!

#3. God does what He says He will do!

#4. God gives us life!

#5. God cares for us!

Because these statements are true, the children were encouraged to "Fear Not!" In truth, our lives are often complicated and challenged and living in this century has as many challenges as previous centuries had. Ours are simply different challenges.

At the very root of our troubles and challenges is a problem that all of us have to deal with: the problem of sin. We were born with sin and frankly, on our own, we have no significant way of dealing with it.

Many of the actions of our lives reflect sin: putting ourselves first, instead of God; taking God's name in vain, not honoring our parents, perhaps in a fit of rage we have murderous thoughts about others; stealing; lying, and on and on it goes. These sins create an impenetrable wall between us and the God of heaven, the One who made us. Sin separates us from God.

Because of our impossible problem of sin, God in His incredible and perfect love, sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to be born as a baby (Christmas) and live among us. Wicked hands would later kill the perfect and holy Jesus on a cruel Roman cross ( Good Friday); but because He was and is God, Jesus rose from the dead (Easter). The Bible also tells us that Jesus has now gone to heaven to be with the Father.

Because of Christ and the cross, God is loving and merciful to us and when we stop trying to work our way to heaven and trust in what Jesus did on our behalf, the Bible assures us that we are born again.

If the Spirit of God is working in your heart, encouraging you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, trust Him now! There is no time like the present to come to saving faith! And if He is working in your life, the Elders and Pastor Connell would be happy to pray with you for His direction and / or to talk about what He is doing in your life. Please let us know what's on your heart.

Bibles are also available if you'd like one to read and consider these truths for yourself. Please ask for one, we're happy to help you. You can see Pastor Bill or one of our Elders on Sunday or Wednesday or call the church office, 734-282-0115 for additional information.

May God richly bless you and yours.