Good morning Immanuel family and welcome to the Daily Pulse. Let's begin our day with a shot of theological espresso.
Be Calm, My Soul
“I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore” (Psalm 131:2-3)
King David was a high achiever for God. He fought great battles, overcame great odds, and led Israel into an unprecedented era of expansion and prosperity. The obstacles before him were goliath, literally and figuratively. The pressures of life and leadership were intense. He suffered and sinned like other men—sometimes worse than other men. And yet how many men have so channeled the power of God? How so?
David knew that the secret of power with God is to let God be God. God our Savior does not require our anxiety to accomplish great things through us and for us. Our anxious toil tends only to clog the pipeline of strengthening grace.
At the invitation of God himself, we can let the full weight of our hopes down onto the Savior’s shoulders and so quiet our souls in every season of life.
The One who can be trusted to pay the full debt of our sins at the cross, can surely be trusted with the full weight of our earthly hopes now that He has ascended to His heavenly throne.
Hear this, my soul, and be calmed. Your King and Savior, the very One who loved you to death, is ruling over every molecule in the Universe. Let Him be God to you.
Immanuel At a Glance
This Sunday Immanuel was happy to welcome Sam Allberry and to have him back in the pulpit! Sam preached an excellent message on Community from Acts 2:42-47, giving us four signs of spiritual health. You can view the sermon here.
Our first Wednesday Night at Immanuel had a strong turnout! Pastor T.J. Tims led us in a brief introduction to Acts. You can view the teaching on Acts here. Join us every Wednesday for teaching and community as we work through the book of Acts. Doors to the cafe open at 6 pm, iKids and Students check in at 6:15 pm, and our study of Acts begins at 6:30 pm!