Paul reverberated this powerful truth on many occasions (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14).
God is much higher than His creation (Isaiah 55:1-9), and the snow that comes from
heaven certainly reminds us of our powerlessness!
Secondly, snow teaches us about the priorities of life! Often, when a winter storm has
been forecasted, grocery shelves become bare. Bread, milk and other staples rapidly disappear. Roads are often closed and companies and schools close because many are reminded
of what is really important in life during such times. Spiritually, the same is true as well.
Spiritually speaking, the salvation of one’s soul is priority #1 (Matthew 16:26). The
woman at Jacob’s well understood this for it is written that she “left her water pot” (John
4:28). Simon and Andrew understood priorities for the former tax collector recorded that
these brothers “left their nets” (Matthew 4:20) to follow Jesus. When life is “boiled
down,” the only thing worth much of anything is our relationship with God! Snow reminds me of what is really important!
Thirdly, snow teaches us about the providence of God! Providence is simply defined as
God “providing.” Physically, snow is a beneficial blessing given by God. Snow brings the
water table up to where it should be. Snow contains large amounts of nitrogen, which is
vital to crops and other plants that sustain humanity. Certainly, spiritually God provides
for His own! An interesting passage that “jumped” off the page recently teaches about
God’s providence. In the context of giving, Paul declared, “Upon the first day of the week
let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come” (1 Corinthians 16:2). From where does prosperity come? “Every
good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). Snow reminds me
that God will take care of me!
While I am fully aware of many people’s disdain for snow, there are still powerful lessons
contained therein. Past the shoveling, plowing and just enduring the white “stuff,” there
are obviously many treasures for us to behold. Say friend, have you considered the
“Treasures in the Snow”? (http://www.gospelgazette.com)
SUNDAY
BIBLE STUDY
WORSHIP
EVENING
10:00 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
5:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
PREACHER
BIBLE STUDY 7:00 P.M.
MONTHY SINGING—1st.
WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Jeff Grimes
25714 Grimes Alley
Andalusia, Al 36421
Website: http://www.sasserchurchofchrist.org
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SASSER CHURCH OF CHRIST: TEACHING 1st CENTURY CHRISTIANTY IN THE 21st CENTURY
IF WE DO TODAY WHAT THEY DID THEN—WE'LL BE TODAY WHAT THEY WERE THEN.
Volume 16
March 8, 2015
Number 8
Treasures In The Snow
By Rodney Nulph
While I am certain not everyone can fully relate to an article with such a title, most parts
of America, especially by this time of the year, can relate. Snow means many different
things to different people. To the young, snowfall often means a day off from school, as
well as jubilant days filled with the building of snowmen and launching “snow balls” at
an unsuspecting sibling, or even worse, their parents! To the elderly, snow often is associated with treacherous roadways, slippery sidewalks and unseemly bitter temperatures.
Interestingly, in 1946, a winter storm was estimated to be worth some $15 per acre due
to the value it brought to the land and the summertime crops. While it is true that many
look at snow as a burden, nevertheless, contained therein are divine blessings.
The patriarch Job was a pious man (Job 1:8). Job was also a patient man (James 5:11).
Given the dark valley that Job faced, he began to question God (Job 13:22). As the great
book continues, a series of speeches between Job and his three friends ensue. Near the
end of the Book of Job, God, who had largely remained silent throughout, began to
somewhat chide Job and remind him that Job’s perspective was limited. In the midst of
this “reminder,” God profoundly asked, “Hast thou entered into the treasures of the
snow?” (Job 38:22a). “Treasures in the snow”? Really? What treasures could possibly be
contained in these frozen white crystals?
Firstly, snow teaches us the powerlessness of humanity. Physically, when a winter
storm hits, man, even with all of the technology at his disposal, is virtually powerless
against the snow. He shovels, plows and salts, and yet still the snow closes roadways,
cancels school and even is guilty of “turning off the electricity.” Man against God’s
power is nothing! Spiritually, the same is true as well. Alone, man is powerless spiritually! Jonah learned that valuable lesson while swimming in whale saliva (Jonah 2:9).
News, Notes, Quotes, and Articles
♦ Welcome Visitors— We would like to welcome all of our visitors present today.
We appreciate you taking the time to stop by. You honor us with your presence,
and it's our desire that you only feel like a visitor but once. If you have questions,
or if we can be of service to you in any way, please let us know.
♦ Free Reading Material—New issues of "The Gospel Journal" & "Seek The Old
Paths" have arrived. Pick up your copy on table in foyer. I would especially recommend brethren Victor M. Eskew and Garland Robinson's articles on "Women
Preachers" in "Seek The Old Paths."
♦ Sasser Website—Remember to visit our web-site from time to time, and tell your
friends as well. Brother Sonnie continues to keep it updated with new material
each week. Website: http://www.sasserchurchofchrist.org
♦ First Wednesday Night Singing—Thanks to each one who supported our singing
this past Wednesday night. We had a great crowd even with the unsettled
weather. You are to be commended! Thanks also for the abundant food our gracious ladies prepared and brought.
♦ Third Sunday Night Guest Speaker—Brother Ken Burleson will be here next
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for our evening worship service. Brother Ken preaches for the
Milestone church of Christ in Cantonment, FL, where he also serves as an elder.
Brother Ken served 19 years as the director for the NWFSOBS, now housed at
Milestone, and continues to be an instructor there. He and his wife Eva Nell have
5 children, and 8 grandchildren. He also speaks on a number of brotherhood lectureships each year as well. Brother Ken always does a great job preaching the
Gospel of Christ. We look forward to him being here and leading us in a study of
God’s Word next Sunday, Lord willing. Invite a friend to visit with us…Also, after our evening worship, we will enjoy a “pot-luck” meal over in the annex.
♦ Think On These Things—It has been said...The best part of beauty
is that which no picture can express...I pray thee, O God that I may
be beautiful within…(For real beauty see Proverbs 31:30)
BIRTHDAYS of Family & Friends in March
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Blakeley Fortune
Danyel Wilson
Brian Compton
Lynn Johnson
Noah Bagents
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Extended Prayer List
June Sasser—Not doing well—under
hospice care.
Mary Morgan—At this writing is in
Flowers Hospital in Dothan not doing
well after she had suffered multiple injuries in a fall.
Emery Bush—In near future will have
surgery on her arm that was broken,
but did not heal back properly.
A. J. Taylor—Received a good report
from his checkup this past week. ☺
Cody Nichols—Was in a servier auto
accident (10 vehicle pile-up on I-65),
and received multiple cuts, bruses, and
fractures. After spending a couple of
nights in Jackson Hospital she is back
home and doing well.
Calvin Kelly—Cancer.
Danny Duncan—Heart problems.
Lorene Blackmon—Not feeling well
lately.
Jim McNeal—Bone marrow transplant.
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♦ “...Pray one for another, that ye may be healed.
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much” (James 5:16).
OUR WEEKLY PRAYER LIST
♦ Larue Kelsoe, Rae Mitchell, Ellen
Ruth Beard, George & Inez Compton,
Gloria
Sanders,
Wayne
Blackmon, Terry Claunch, Mary
Haws, Jimmy & Sally Mathews,
Eunice Lowman, Elizabeth Johnson,
Lorene Blackmon, Bill Beck, Cheri
Hudson, William Parker, Judy
Knox, E.R. Johnson, Astrid Evers.
♦ Ella Clair Moore—Tubes in ears—
Doing well.
♦ Linda Johnson—Lupus.
♦ Danyel Wilson—Recovering from
surgery—Doing well.
♦ Sue McGinnis—(Jeff’s neighbor)
has Cellulitis.
♦ Terry Sport—Hand severally cut in
a table saw accident.
♦ Dianne Johnson—Continues to
have dizzy spells.
♦ Astrid Evers—Received good report, but will receive chemo as a
precaution measure.
♦ Elizabeth Johnson—Doing well.
♦ Inez Compton—No more chemo.☺
♦ Expectant Mothers—Haley Fortune
& Abby Mitchell.
♦ The Wilson Family—In Cusco Peru.
♦ Troy Nursing Facilities—Louise
Sheffield—not doing well.
♦ There are those who need to obey
the Gospel, and others need to be
restored.