Take No Thought For Your Life Part 4

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Take no Thought for Your Life” – why should we think about how our lives will end? Why worry? Jesus told us to “Behold the fowls [birds] of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap” (Matthew 6:26). I’ve shared with the Anointed Harvest family on many occasions that “I’ve never seen a bird that doesn’t have a big belly.” They definitely don’t have a six-pack or muscles under those feathers. On the contrary, they are always shaped as though they are overweight – big belly and small legs. I point this out because somehow, some way, God feeds them well! Consider this – they don’t work a job or punch a time clock. They answer to no one but God, yet they are well provided for! Now do you see why it angers our Savior Jesus Christ when we, His children, worry about miniscule needs such as food and raiment?

Chosen Ones, I must point out that even when we have challenges and suffer lack in our lives, God requires us to trust Him. Don’t fool yourself – it’s not always easy, even for the birds. When snow is so deep that your car is almost covered, it’s impossible for birds to scratch for food. They have to depend entirely on God to feed them. Yet somehow, even after the most severe winters, the birds are always back on the scene, singing their beautiful songs, just as they always did. We, the sons of God, should be happier than the birds, if we would only cast all of our cares upon Him.

Precious Ones, why do you think Jesus asked the rhetorical question “Are ye not much better than they?” (Matthew 6:26). I’ll tell you why – to condemn us for “taking thought for our lives.” We, the children of God, ought to know that we are much more precious than any bird. Remember, Jesus provides our needs before we even realize that we have a need. Our God has “blessed us with all spiritual blessings…according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:3-4). Be blessed by this, Beloved.

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

Take No Thought For Your Life Part 3

5.22.05

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Take no Thought for Your Life” - think of this question that Jesus asked, “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” (Matthew 6:27). In other words, Jesus asked, “What do you gain by worrying?” I must share this with you—when you get through worrying about your unpaid bills, they are still unpaid! All our past worrying over food and groceries didn’t give us the power to make vegetable, fruit, or cattle grow. I implore you to reorganize how you think about the things you need. For example, think about it this way—God is the One who caused everything we eat to grow. In actuality, when you read the sequence of events of creation—when you read about what God created and the days in which He created them, you’ll find that God provided these things for us before we came into existence. Man was God’s last creation before He rested (see Genesis 2:1-2 and 7). This teaches us that God made everything for us to enjoy before we asked Him.”

Precious Ones, if you consider all of the splendiferous grandeur that God has placed in this world for us to enjoy, how could you “take thought for” (worry about) the things you need to live and to enjoy life? Your Heavenly Father knoweth what you have need of before you even know that you need it. There are many things that we still haven’t discovered that we need, and I’m happy to report that our God has those items covered too!

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

Take No Thought For Your Life Part 2

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Take no Thought for Your Life” - think of this question that Jesus asked, “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” (Matthew 6:27). In other words, Jesus asked, “What do you gain by worrying?” I must share this with you—when you get through worrying about your unpaid bills, they are still unpaid! All our past worrying over food and groceries didn’t give us the power to make vegetable, fruit, or cattle grow. I implore you to reorganize how you think about the things you need. For example, think about it this way—God is the One who caused everything we eat to grow. In actuality, when you read the sequence of events of creation—when you read about what God created and the days in which He created them, you’ll find that God provided these things for us before we came into existence. Man was God’s last creation before He rested (see Genesis 2:1-2 and 7). This teaches us that God made everything for us to enjoy before we asked Him.”

Precious Ones, if you consider all of the splendiferous grandeur that God has placed in this world for us to enjoy, how could you “take thought for” (worry about) the things you need to live and to enjoy life? Your Heavenly Father knoweth what you have need of before you even know that you need it. There are many things that we still haven’t discovered that we need, and I’m happy to report that our God has those items covered too!

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

Take No Thought For Your Life Part 1

Beloved, we all understand the devastating effects of our economy. Inflation is on the rise, gas prices have soared to $3.00 per gallon in some parts of the country, and jobs are becoming scarce. God has inspired me to write unto you from a new subject entitled “Take no Thought for Your Life”. Please understand—this statement can only have true meaning to those who trust our Lord Jesus Christ enough to obey His commandments and follow His directions, through His Spirit.

Precious Ones, we are taught in scripture that a godly principle must be repeated two or three times in order to be true or valid. The Apostle Paul taught us that “In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established” (II Corinthians 13:1). Well, since Jesus is The Word (see John 1:1,14), He doesn’t need anyone to witness what He says; but what amazes me is that there were times when Jesus Himself would repeat a godly principle two or three times in order to emphasize its importance. Certainly, this is true of Jesus’ statement —”Take no thought for your life”. Jesus repeated this command three times in scripture (see Matthew 6:25, 31, 34). Our question should therefore be, “Why does Jesus put such great emphasis on this principle?” It is my prayer that before this series of letters is completed, you will know the answer to that question!

Chosen Ones, let us analyze what Jesus said—”...Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on” (Matthew 6:25). In other words, don’t take the time to even consider these things—much less worry about them. Believe me, you and I will eat, drink and be clothed. In our walk with God, there are seasons when food may not be stacked as high in our pantries as we would like. In other seasons, some of us may have to do as Elijah did, and wait on (spiritual) ravens (see I Kings 17:4). Those ravens may be people instead of birds—I don’t know; but I do know this—if we will believe God, the ravens will always get to us by meal time with our food! I also know that Jesus supplied all of our needs before we even discovered that we had a need. That’s why Jesus said, “Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things” (Matthew 6:32).

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this...

I love you all SO very much,
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

Take Away the Stone (conclusion) Part 6

Beloved, in conclusion of our theme, “Take away the Stone” – “he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Remember this – if you are seeking for God to do something, then you must believe that He can do it. If your “stone” of doubt is so large that it blocks your ability to believe for whatever you desire, then you must shame yourself for not receiving what you want. In other words, the wavering, unstable, doubting mind will never get God’s attention (see James 1:6-8).

Precious Ones, faith is the only virtue that causes God to move unanswered prayers in the direction of an answer. My personal way of viewing true faith is through each letter of that word – FAITH: For an Answer, I must Trust Him. In other words, when you have true faith in Jesus, you trust Him to do whatever you ask Him to do. This is why Jesus considers the truly righteous people to be those who have faith. God repeats this virtue in four places in scripture – Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, and Hebrews 10:38 – “The just shall live by faith.” Therefore, Beloved, you must take away anything that serves as a stone – anything that causes you not to trust in our perfect God who never makes a mistake. His Name is Jesus Christ!

I will write on a new subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy