God's Great Faithfulness (+TONIGHT!)
Good morning, Immanuel. May the faithfulness of God encourage our hearts today.
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:32-33)
How many of us feel confident about what lies ahead? How many of us feel uncertain, anxious, or even oppressed when we consider the future? As we look around this fallen world, it can feel like hope is waning or all gone. So we need the assurance of God’s faithfulness.
The promise in Luke 1:33 that Jesus “will reign over the House of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end” has been inaugurated but not completed; it has already begun at his birth but is not yet finished. Our hope in uncertain days lies there. The people of Israel waited hundreds of years for the coming of the Messiah, and when he came, many missed him. We have been waiting for 2,000 years for the coming back of that same Messiah, the rescuer, the redeemer–Jesus. And when he comes, we will be unable to miss him–he will come in power to make all things new, wipe away every tear, and rule his perfect kingdom forever.
It is God’s faithfulness to fulfill his word and pour out favor through Christ that enables us to wait with patience and with eager longing. It is God’s faithfulness to lift up the lowly and weak that enables us to live faithfully in our waiting. In God’s faithfulness, He sent His Son, just as He promised, to be born of a virgin girl. And in His faithfulness, He knows the day and time of His Son’s return–because He has appointed it. So as we look forward to the return of our Lord Jesus in power, let us have confidence in God’s great faithfulness and favor that He has always shown his people.
MIDWEEK UPDATES
Celebration Sunday
Watch the Sunday Service: What a joy it was to worship together and celebrate Holy Communion this past Sunday! If you missed the service, catch up here.
TONIGHT
Wednesday Night at Immanuel - Join us tonight as Gavin Ortlund continues our time thinking about how we can disagree with others without being a jerk. Invite a friend!
Looking Forward…
Elder & Deacon Informational Lunch: If you are interested in learning more about becoming an elder or deacon at Immanuel, we are hosting an informational lunch on Sunday, March 3, immediately after the 10:45am service in the
cafegymnasium. RSVP here.Infant Baptism & Dedication - Our next Infant Baptism & Dedication parent seminar is Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30 pm! We are updating our booklet on infant baptism and child dedication, but we encourage you to read it for a basic framework before attending. Sign up here.
Discover Reception - New to Immanuel? Our next Discover Reception is just around the corner. Join us on March 10th to learn about Immanuel and how you can connect. Sign up here.
Weekly on Fridays - Join us every Friday at 6 am in the Cafe for prayer as we seek the Lord for a long-term home in Nashville. Let’s see what the Lord will do!
Amen. Thank you Barnabas 🙏🏼