Let God Be God + This Sunday!
Good morning Immanuel. The very One who loved you to death, is ruling the Universe.
“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.
August 27, 2023 - This Sunday at Immanuel
Sunday Morning
SERMON - We welcome you to our 9 am or 10:45 am gatherings as Pastor TJ continues our sermon series, “The Good News in Three Dimensions.”
HOLY COMMUNION - Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Holy Communion!
Seminars (Russell Moore Seminar Resuming!)
9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Tom Cox in the Church Office
9 am: Exit Signs: The Gospel of Christ in the Book of Exodus, led by Dr. Russell Moore in the Cafe.
9 am: Student Seminar led by Vince Greenwald in the gymnasium (grades 5-12)
10:45 am: Next Steps Class 4, led by Tony Shepherd in the Church Office
On the Horizon
DISCOVER RECEPTION - New or newish to Immanuel? Formerly known as the Discover Luncheon, the new Discover Reception is an opportunity to connect at 10:45 am in the cafe for an overview of Immanuel and a time for Q&A. Our next Discover Reception is September 10. RSVP here.
TGC23 NATIONAL CONFERENCE - Thinking about attending the Gospel Coalition National Conference (September 25-27)? Immanuel folks are privy to a $20 registration discount using the code COUNCILCHURCH. Immanuel’s very own Barnabas Piper, Sam Allberry, and Ray Ortlund will be a part of the event lineup for TGC23. Register today and save!
I love this so much!! So encouraging!! Thank you!!♥️
Thank you indeed 🙏🏼