Evangelist
Chris Pruitt
Elders
Chuck Claiborne
Leonard Leavitt
Billy Hale
Deacons
Charlie Brown
Richard Kopydlowski
2424 McCarran St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 642-
Times of Services
Sunday
Bible Class: 9:00 am
Services: 9:50 am
Services: 6:00 pm
Wednesday
Bible Class: 7:30 pm
“This world is not my home, I’m just a passing through”. How often we have sung that song? We dwell on this earth, yet this earth is not our permanent residence. It is heaven where we intend to live for all eternity. The apostle Paul commented on that very point when he wrote, “For our citizenship is in heaven, for which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Phil. 3.20).
The next chapter in Philippians begins with “therefore” indicating a conclusion to the fact that we are looking forward to a home in heaven. While we patiently, but eagerly wait to inhabit our eternal abode, we live our lives in such a way so as to obtain it.
PHILIPPIANS 4.4: “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice” Having an eternal home in heaven is now doubt cause for rejoicing. Though the world causes suffering, pain, sorrow, and loss, such will not be found in heaven. For “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
PHILIPPIANS 4.6: “Be anxious for nothing…” Sometimes tragedy can hit, hard times can overwhelm, and life’s challenges can threaten our peace of mind. What happens when circumstances make it difficult to rejoice? Put your trust in God. Pray to Him and express your fears, concerns, and troubles. And when you have put all your cares into His hands, “…the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4.7).
PHILIPPIANS 4.8: “Finally, brethren, …if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things” The direction of our life is determined first and foremost with how we think. Every decision, every action, every emotion begins with a single thought. Therefore, Paul encourages his listeners to focus their minds on the positive. Think about those things that are well pleasing to God and are consistent with His divine will.
Waiting for the Lord is not a passive event but an active lifestyle. When we wait on the Lord we prepare ourselves for His coming and work to do all His good pleasure. When we do, we can say, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22.20). CLP