God Has Not Forgotten You + This Sunday!
Good morning, Immanuel. In Christ we have the living proof that God will not forget us, no matter what our fears and worries may be.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Isn’t it easy to think “God has forgotten me”? Isn’t this a temptation we experience, especially when we are in the midst of suffering? God knows our hearts. He understands our limitations and temptations. So he has provided abundant reminders that He never forgets us. Here are two:
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
This is God declaring who He is. He is an unfailing, constant, loving, trustworthy Father. He is not fickle or forgetful. He is not limited or pulled away by work to handle problems elsewhere. He is for us and with us always, even when we are wandering and lost or when we face insurmountable challenges.
John 10:27-30 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.
In Christ, we have the guarantee, the promise, and the living proof that God will not leave us, forsake us, or forget us, no matter what our fears and worries might be. Jesus did not step down from heaven, set aside his glory, take on human flesh, live as a man in a fallen world, and die for sinners in order to let us fall through the cracks or slip His mind! God sent Jesus to call us to Himself, to be part of His flock, to be known by name and cared for deeply, without fail.
This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning…
WORSHIP—Join us for our 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services as we continue our series in 2 Timothy!
Q&A—In view of Tony Shepherd’s call to Assistant Pastor, we invite you to a brief Q&A time to ask Tony any questions. Meet us in the cafe between the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services!
Seminars…
9 am:Exit Signs - A Study in ExodusSeminarDr. Russel Moore will be out this week, so there will be no seminar in the cafe this Sunday.9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox in the Staff Lounge
9 am: Student Seminar led by Vince Greenwald in the gymnasium (grades 5-12)
On the horizon…
SUNDAY - Join us on Sunday, April 28 in the gym immediately after the 10:45 service to learn more about participating in women's discipleship cohorts this coming fall! Lunch will be provided. RSVP.