Opening Remarks
- The purpose of gathering is to worship God, not to focus on Elder Roger or songs.
- Expresses being 70 years old, soon to be 71, and aware of having more past than future.
- There is no fear of death because of knowing what awaits after life.
- The message has been on Elder Roger’s heart, waiting for divine guidance on when to share it.
- Decided to speak after being asked by Brother Tommy and seeking God’s direction.
- Relying on the Lord and aiming to convey what God has laid on their heart.
Scripture Reading and Prayer
- Reading from Isaiah 41.
- Specific verses mentioned: Isaiah 41:10, 41:13, 2 Timothy 1:7
- Prayer for divine help in delivering the message.
- Asking God to step aside and allow God’s will to be done.
Overcoming Fear Through Faith
- Reiterates not fearing what is coming because of faith in God.
- God loves people enough to help them through difficulties.
- Criticizes Christians who worry excessively.
- Example: People walking around with their heads down and wringing their hands.
- If you have God in your heart, don’t worry about what’s going to happen.
- Reference to the story of the three men in the fiery furnace.
- God brought them out unharmed.
- Reference to the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.
- God opened the sea to save them from the pursuing army.
- God will not let you perish and loves you enough to save your soul.
God’s Unfailing Support
- Emphasizes the phrase “Fear not” from Isaiah 41:13.
- Personal testimony of experiencing God’s support through difficult times.
- God was holding my hand.
- God lifts people up when they are down and out.
- God can take you up out of the marty clay.
- Just call upon his holy name.
- God will not let his children down.
- Personal belief in God’s love and sacrifice.
- God sent his only begotten son to die for his old boy.
Serving God and Rejecting Fear
- Many people don’t want to call on God anymore.
- God wants people to serve him and have access to all available blessings.
- God has a storehouse of blessings.
- Reference to 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
- Acknowledges not having a great natural mind but knowing that God loves them.
- That’s the most important thing in my life at this time, that God loves me and he watches over me.
Sound Mind Through God
- God gives a sound mind to know right from wrong.
- A sound mind helps recognize when one is acting against God’s will.
- When God changes your heart, he gives you a sound mind to know what you’re doing good or doing wrong.
- That’s our mission.
