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Pastor Robert Ingram

Dear Calvary Chapel Bear Creek Family,

As we enter Passion Week 2023, we are ever reminded of God’s great love for us in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that who so ever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life”.

What powerful commission the Lord has given us to go out, therefore, and baptize and make disciples of all nations. Yesterday I was so blessed to lead a Passover Seder for Students at Grace Christian School, with much thanks to Brenda Maples and her amazing staff. Six children raised their hands to receive Christ at the conclusion of the sedar, Thank You Jesus!

OH LORD, OUR GOD!  Fill our hearts with a passion and love for all of the lost so that we will go out with passion and share the love of Jesus and the amazing gospel of salvation!

Check out our April calendar as there are many opportunities to bring friends and family to Bear Creek beginning on Good Friday!

God bless you all,
Pastor Rob

Updated: July 27, 2024
Smith, Chuck. Wisdom For Today Daily Devotional
The Tragedy of Unbelief

Mark 16:11 (NASB)
11. When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it.

The tomb was empty. The stone was rolled away. And Jesus—who had triumphed over hell and the grave—had risen to life again.

They should have anticipated His resurrection. Hadn’t He told them over and over again that He would be crucified, but that He would rise again on the third day? You would think on that third day they would have been exhilarated and waiting with anticipation. But when Mary comes to them with the life-changing news, they don’t believe her. Doubt keeps them in tears. And they continue mourning for One who was no longer in the grave.

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MARK 16:11 (NASB)

11  When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it.

The tomb was empty. The stone was rolled away. And Jesus—who had triumphed over hell and the grave—had risen to life again.

They should have anticipated His resurrection. Hadn’t He told them over and over again that He would be crucified, but that He would rise again on the third day? You would think on that third day they would have been exhilarated and waiting with anticipation. But when Mary comes to them with the life-changing news, they don’t believe her. Doubt keeps them in tears. And they continue mourning for One who was no longer in the grave.

Unbelief brings tragedy.

Adam did not believe God’s statement, so he ate the fruit and brought sin and death into the world. The people in Noah’s day did not believe his warnings, so the flood came and they were destroyed. Because the children of Israel did not believe that God would drive out the inhabitants of the land, they perished in the wilderness.

What is unbelief costing you today—peace of mind? A joyful heart? Are you fretting over circumstances or because you feel your life is out of control, even though Scripture tells you not to worry? Are you disbelieving God’s promises, God’s power, and God’s love for you?

May God give us faith to trust and believe—regardless of the circumstances, regardless of our feelings.

Father, give us the faith to rely on Your promises and Your character, knowing that You are sovereign, mighty, powerful, and loving. Remind us daily that You are still on the throne.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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