God Or Total Collapse
Good morning Immanuel. When we find ourselves in a position of “God or total collapse,” it is the grace of God saying to us, “I want you to know how much you can trust me.”
“God tested Abraham.” (Genesis 22:1)
Testing is a grace. We who are so prone to unbelief and easily convinced that God has turned against us need the gift of testing. We want more than mere theoretical knowledge of God’s goodness and faithfulness, don’t we? We want faith in God that fortifies. We want to live courageously for Jesus all our days. And for that, we need testing. All military service begins with testing. And soldiering in the Lord does not require less.
God knew what Abraham would do when tested. But Abraham did not know what Abraham would do. And so it is with those who would take up their cross daily and follow Jesus. When we find ourselves in a position of “God or total collapse,” it is the grace of God saying to us, “I want you to know how much you can trust me.”
Dear family, let’s beware of a test-free existence. And by God’s grace, let’s receive with joy the test that deepens our confidence in the faithfulness of our God.
February 1, 2023 - Immanuel At a Glance
Sunday Resources
SUNDAY SERMON - Pastor TJ continued our sermon series in Ephesians 2:19-22. Check the sermon out here!
Evidence of Grace
BAPTISMS & DEDICATIONS - Sunday was such an amazingly rich blessing! The baptisms, dedications, and incredible testimonies were powerful and moving. We thank the Lord for his kindness to us!
Engage
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Join us tonight for our study time in the book of Acts!
WOMEN’S RETREAT FAQ- The Immanuel Women’s Retreat is coming soon (March 3rd to 4th). We now have an FAQ with information about the agenda for those days. Learn more here.
ONLINE PRAYER - Every week, Jenn Ross, one of our Discipleship Groups leaders, facilitates two online prayer meetings that everyone is welcome to join. The Zoom meeting times and links are below:
Every Thursday afternoon from 12:00-12:45 pm
Every Sunday morning from 7:30-8:00 am
On the horizon
VINCE GREENWALD - Pastoral candidate and Student Ministry Director Vince Greenwald will be preaching this upcoming Sunday! We are eager to hear the message he’s preparing for us. On March 5th, we will have a brief Q&A time to ask Vince any questions in view of his call to pastoral ministry. Stay tuned for more details!
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