Abraham was comfortable at home, at peace doing his work, and not looking for a transition. By all appearances, he wasn’t even looking for God. And yet, God had a plan and included Abraham in it! His plans are always better than our plans. We often don’t know what God is doing, particularly in times like these. Abraham’s story will help us better understand our own story and calling.
In light of the resurrection of Jesus we are not called into shame but we are called into the freedom, conviction and redemption that is only found in Jesus. We need to stop identifying with shame, that the enemy pushes us into, and start seeing ourselves as children of the Risen Lord. We have a calling to turn from the world and follow him.
Join us online Easter Sunday. Hope doesn’t have to be wishful thinking! When hope springs from faith in God, it brings confidence and assurance about “what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1), such as the future. We have a living hope because He is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!!
Hope doesn’t have to be wishful thinking! When hope springs from faith in God, it brings confidence and assurance about “what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1), such as the future. We can also be ready to “give a reason for the hope that we have” (1 Peter 3:15-16).
Dear Church Family and Friends, We are praying for you during this time when face-to-face and group meetings are being limited. In fact, we want to invite you to join us for an online prayer meeting using software called Zoom. There are links below to join the meeting. I am also posting more detailed instructions […]