Light of the Word Radio Pastor Ray Bollas

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (Part 2)

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (Part 1)

In today's message, Pastor Ray will share with you about motivations and why we do the things we do. Why do you strive to be a good spouse? Or a good parent? Or a good student? Because you value supporting and caring for your spouse or children, or because you value getting good grades in school. The things that we place the most value in will be the things that we put the most time into. So why do you go to church every Sunday? Is it because Christ is what you highly value?

In today's message, Pastor Ray will remind you that who you choose to spend your time with is vitally important to your life and your walk with Christ. The Bible says that in marriage, Christians are not to be unequally yoked, meaning they should not marry an unbeliever. This same concept can be and should be applied to all relationships. From friendships to coworkers, the relationships that we cherish the most should strengthen and sharpen us spiritually. We need people who will spur us on in Christ.

In today's message, Pastor Ray will remind you that purpose from the Lord is crucial to all areas of life. The old saying that if you aim for nothing, you'll hit nothing still rings true to this day. When we read our Bibles, we can know and understand our purposes as parents, spouses, students, siblings, friends, and so much more. When we know what God expects of us, we can ask for the Lord to empower us to be the best that we can be. Through purpose comes power from God that leads to success.

In today's message, Pastor Ray will share with you about the idols that may be ruling and reigning in your life. When we think of idols, we might think of a small metal statue that one might bow or pray to... However, in our modern context, an idol is really something that becomes more important than God. These modern idols could be relationships, status, or money to name a few. These idols can not only take our eyes off of Christ but they can truly derail our lives from the plans and purposes God has for us.