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Dr. Jeff Schreve

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FOR ME OR AGAINST ME?

The LORD is for me; I will not fear;
What can man do to me? The LORD
is for me among those who help me;
Therefore I shall look with satisfaction
on those who hate me.
Psalm 118:6-7

A decade or so ago, I was under fire at my church. There was a staff issue that turned sour—and some people in the church got upset with the way I handled things. They wanted to see me go. It was a hard time in my life, a time when I needed a true friend and supporter.

I clearly remember a phone call I received from an older gentleman in the church. His attendance was spotty at best due to health problems. He said, “Preacher, I am not able to get out like I used to, but if you need me to come down to the church and stand up for you, I will do it.” That was a word from the Lord that brought encouragement and strength to my soul. That dear man was clearly saying, “Jeff, I am for you!"

THE LORD’S ENCOURAGEMENT TO US

Psalm 118:6-7 are two of the most encouraging verses in the Bible. The psalmist says twice, “The LORD is for me.” What a statement! The LORD is not against me, wanting to see me fail and fall. He is for me and wants what is best for me. Furthermore, He is counted among those who want to help me. Wow!

Be honest: how do you see God? Do you see Him as one who is for you or against you? Do you see Him as one who really wants to help you in your trials and troubles, or as one who sadistically likes to watch you squirm like a worm in hot ashes? The sad reality is that many of us see Him in a negative light. If you see God in negative terms, you will have a very hard time drawing near to Him.

To be sure, God cannot support sin, but He can support us. He wants to see us thrive and radiate with His love, joy, and peace, regardless of our current circumstances. He wants us to trust Him, no matter what, knowing that He will stand with us and see us through every dark and lonely valley.

PAUL’S TESTIMONY

In the last chapter Paul ever penned, he expressed the sentiments of Psalm 118:6-7:

At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me, in order that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth. 2 Timothy 4:16-17

God stood with Paul, and He will stand with you, as you stand up for Jesus. King David said, “This I know, that God is for me” (Psalm 56:9). May you be assured, as David and Paul were, of the Lord’s presence and power. There is no need to fear. The God who helped them will help you, too. How do I know? Because His word says so!

Love,

Pastor Jeff Schreve,
From His Heart Ministries

Dr. Jeff Schreve believes that no matter how badly you may have messed up in life, God still loves you and has a wonderful plan just for you. From His Heart provides real truth, love and hope on over 700 radio stations each day, in 182 countries each week on TV, and is always available online. Pastor Jeff takes no income from this ministry. All donations go to furthering the broadcast outreach. As a listener/viewer supported ministry, we thank you for joining with us to help speak the truth in love to a lost and hurting world. Go to www.fromhisheart.org for more information.

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About From His Heart

From His Heart Ministries is the TV, Radio and Internet broadcast outreach of Dr. Jeff Schreve who believes that no matter how badly you have messed up in life, God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. We’re on mission to help a new generation discover their creator through the preaching of the compassionate, relevant, yet uncompromised truth of the Gospel. Pastor Jeff speaks the truth in love with clear biblical content combined with engaging, personal stories. His messages are filled with life-giving principles for everyday living and eternal assurance.


On Television: From His Heart is seen each week on Lightsource and also around the world on The Hillsong Channel, NRBTV, The Walk TV, and hundreds of TV stations across America and around the world. Go to Click Here to find the station near you.


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About Dr. Jeff Schreve

Jeff's life has been radically changed by Jesus Christ.
Growing up in a church-going home, Jeff learned a lot about God, but he did not know God. He believed in Jesus in the same way he believed in George Washington: he knew Jesus was real, but had not personally met Him. All this changed one night after a Young Life meeting when he was alone in his bedroom. There Jeff saw his need for Christ and His forgiveness and surrendered his life to Jesus.

As a student at the University of Texas, Jeff grew in his Christian life. He graduated with a degree in business and moved back home to Houston, Texas to start a career in business. There he met his future wife, Debbie, at a single's group meeting at Champion Forest Baptist Church. They were married in 1986 and have been blessed with a wonderful relationship and three awesome daughters and two beautiful grandchildren.

A New Direction
After spending 13 years as a chemical salesman, God called Dr. Schreve to preach. He left his secure position and moved his family to North Carolina to attend Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. It was a scary and difficult move to make ... but it was one of the best decisions they have ever made. One year later, God called them to serve on staff at Champion Forest Baptist Church. In 2000, he completed his Master of Divinity degree graduating from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2014 from Southeastern Seminary.

Jeff Schreve has been the senior Pastor of First Baptist Texarkana in 2003, a growing and exciting church with 4500+ members.

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