Pastor John Collins: When did the basics stop being enough?
Pastor John Collins is an evangelist and head pastor of Love That Cross Ministries. Pastor John Collins has been preaching revival of faith in God and Jesus Christ, preaching no nonsense and clear cut messages of the Holy Bible to bring God back into our lives. He is a nationally and world known pastor. His messages cut no
corners and do not pad the truth
of God with political correctness that so many ministers and pastors buy into
and spread from their pulpits. Pastor
John Collins lives the
words that he preaches. He is restoring the lessons
that Jesus Christ taught during His time He lived among people. Too often, those who call
themselves Christians miss the point of Christianity. Pastor
John Collins brings
the point of faith, God and Jesus Christ clearer to those who hear him.
“Now godliness with
contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is
certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we
shall be content.” 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NKJV).
Simplicity in life is a choice, for the majority of people in America, anyway. Although across the globe there are deprivations that have created great need in many societies, America remains contemptuous of the basic provisions that are taken for granted and seen as poverty. In this country, the people are hungry for more, for better, for the next new and shiny thing. What are the newest trends in fashion, in home decorations, cars and all of the accessories that add detail to the presentation of status and success? People care about their food, their entertainment, their education and their jobs and pass on those values to those they have brought into this world. When did the basics stop being enough? Why are we so impressed with materialism?
We were all born naked and without the awareness of greed and lust. We were all born with the same basic needs of survival. All will die and will take nothing with us; that we can carry anyway. What we take are the lessons, the love, the memories and the connections that we made in our relationships while we were here. It is not necessary to become rich or famous. It is not necessary to amass a fortune. It is necessary to love and be loved, to allow those that are close to you to know you intimately and to value the closeness that you will be given by those who matter to you in life. You should be building relationships and friendships that are loving, loyal and lasting. That is what matters, that you be honest with yourself and others, that you learn to forgive yourself and others and that you allow your faith to grow and guide you. Life passes so quickly and sometimes, too often, it will pass us by while we think we are doing the best we can to make a living and keep the wolves at bay that we have forgotten to pay attention to those that live with us, to those who we are friends with, to the neighbors we haven’t bothered to introduce ourselves to. We have allowed technology to erase our human connectivity with one another and have become so busy and tired striving for better that we have not taken the time to just stop, look around and be grateful for what we have.
It is worth it to just take a moment and imagine the worst has happened and you have lost a loved one, whoever may be the greatest shock to you, and to think if you would have said something different, done something different and to not hesitate to do that now. Make the choice to simplify your life and restructure what you hold dear in life. Make the choice to allow the love of God that is in your heart to guide your words, your actions and your intentions. Make the choice to care more about the people in your life and less about the stuff. Life is precious and all of our time is limited so don’t hesitate to show the love you have, go meet a neighbor and be kind to a stranger. Learn to let your life shine for Jesus.
“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NKJV).
PASTOR JOHN COLLINS
Pastor John Collins is
a teacher of the Word with outspoken rightness.
This post contains links to many sermons, recordings, and messages that
he has given over the course of many years.
Feel free to explore and seek the truth through those links. Your salvation is important, Pastor John
Collins has answers for you.
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