Presence, Instruction, Action

Presence, Instruction, Action

Yesterday, the sermon focused on how being in God’s presence includes more than simply praising the Lord and honoring Him. In His presence we can hear God say, “Do I have your attention now?” Then He lifts us up or tells us to stand then instructs. Presence comes first, then instruction, then action. Ezekiel was…

Seek the Lord

Seek the Lord

Attributed to King David, 1 Chronicles 16 is a prayer of thanksgiving to celebrate the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark held items that represent God’s covenant with His people , but also was where His physical presence was found. Verse 11 admonishes the people to seek the Lord continually…

Never Alone

Never Alone

In John 14:18 Jesus assures the disciples they will never be destitute or forgotten. Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper where He also revealed He would soon leave them. He wanted them to know that He was not abandoning them, but will come to them through His resurrection, through the Holy Spirit, and…

Peace Amid Chaos

Peace Amid Chaos

Jesus said these words to the disciples right before His arrest. He knew what He faced and wanted to prepare them and uplift them as best He could given the pain and grief they were about to face. The words ring true for us today as we face trials and unexpected challenges everyday. Our hearts…

He First Loved Us

He First Loved Us

John wrote 1 John 4 in the later years of his life to encourage early Christians who were bombarded by false teachers who were dividing the church. Some people claimed to love God , but were mistreating fellow believers. John emphasizes that true faith always results in sincere love for others.  Verse 19 emphasizes that…