Last night was the first service of Pastor’s School in Arequipa, Peru. The music and organization was excellent and the Lord moved in the service. The main preaching message was brought by Austin Gardner and the Lord used it in a great way. I wanted to share a few of the thoughts that he shared in his message.
Bitterness is something easy to obtain and comes from about every angle. It begins as something small and we can live in life and the ministry just fine for quite a while without others knowing. But sooner or later the “root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled will” (Hebrews 12:15). Because of the bitterness one can not have the right relationship with his church, family and most important, with his Lord.
May God help all of us to control our reactions to the problems. It is said that one can not control what happens to him in life, but he can control the way he reacts to what happens to him in life. May God help us to react like Christ and not let the root of bitterness ruin our lives and ministries.
Here to Serve,
Jeff Bush
Very good post! I know that bitterness is like cancer it eats from the inside out. Thanks for reminding us!