Consider Him + This Sunday
Good morning, Immanuel. Let's give Jesus a good long look!
“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” (Hebrews 12:1b-3).
Some years ago, my dad took my brother and me to Utah for a camping trip, where we spent a few days biking with a guide. The first morning on the bike was challenging, and I struggled to keep up with the group. The trail was narrow and bumpy, so I kept hitting trees, boulders, and other unforgiving objects. Both my bike and my ego were taking a beating, so during a water break, our guide took me aside.
“Vince, what are you looking at when you’re on the bike?”
“Umm, whatever is in front of me?” I responded.
“Be more specific; which part of what’s in front of you are you looking at?” He asked.
I thought back to my last few hours on the trail.
“Well, I guess I’m looking at the stuff I want to avoid. Rocks, stumps, cliffs, rattlesnake holes.”
“That’s your problem, man. You can’t look at that stuff. Wherever you look, that’s where your bike will go. Look at the narrow path you want to take. Fixate on it. You’ll go where your eyes go.”
Brothers and sisters, we will go where our eyes go. And our glorious savior has captured our gaze. Our eyes are fixed on Jesus. He pioneers and perfects our faith. He is seated at the Father’s right hand with mercy for us. Consider Him. Give Him a good long look. Your past was paid for by His enduring the cross. Your future is victoriously and gloriously bound up in His. We will go where our eyes go. And that is incredibly good news.
This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning…
WORSHIP - Join us for our 9 am and 10:45 am services as Pastor Vince Greenwald continues our series in 1 Timothy!
Seminars…
9 am: Exit Signs - A Study in Exodus Seminar led by Dr. Russell Moore is back! 9 am in the Cafe!
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)
10:45 am: Discover Reception - New to Immanuel? Join us on March 10th to learn about Immanuel and how you can connect. Sign up here.
On the horizon…
TENTH GENERATION CHURCH-WIDE GATHERING - Join us next week for a church-wide 10th Generation Gathering on March 20th from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This meeting will provide a significant update on our search for a long-term home in Nashville. Given the magnitude of this update, we’re asking that you please make every effort to attend. Childcare will be available for babies through 4th grade, and students will meet in the gym.
Good news indeed. Thank you so much Pastor Vince 🙏🏼