Surrounded By His Strength
Good morning Immanuel. We are tiny beings, surrounded by his strength and might and massiveness.
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.” (Psalm 125:2)
If you have ever taken a trip to the mountains, you can picture this. You can see them for miles and miles on your approach. When you begin your climb into them, either on foot or in a car, it feels like losing yourself in a different world. Upon arriving at your destination–a cabin or lodge–you step out on the deck and take in the vista. And all you can see is ridge upon peak upon ridge of mountains. You are surrounded, a tiny being protected on all sides by a fortress of God’s own making. So the Lord protects his people. We are tiny beings, surrounded by his strength and might and massiveness. Every which way we look, He is there, further than the eye can see, guarding us and protecting us. He is impregnable, unassailable. So we can rest in the safety of his presence and care. Not just today, not just tomorrow, “from this time forth and forevermore.” God is our refuge and protection forever. The only way to lose it is to leave. So long as we are with Him, we are encompassed by the mountainous protection of God.
January 25, 2023 - Immanuel At a Glance
Sunday Resources
SUNDAY SERMON - Pastor TJ continued our sermon series in Ephesians 2:17-18. Check the sermon out here!
FAMILY WORSHIP - This upcoming Sunday is Family Worship + Baptisms & Dedications! Children four years old and up are invited into the corporate worship service with the rest of the family of God as we celebrate baptisms and dedications!
Evidence of Grace
VINCE GREENWALD - After the successful completion of his exam with the elders, we are happy to announce the call of Vince Greenwald to Assistant Pastor at Immanuel! Given this call, Vince will be preaching on Sunday, February 5th. Mark your calendar!
Engage
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Join us tonight as Sam Allberry leads 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.
MEN & WOMEN’S DG GROUP - If you are interested in signing up for a Discipleship Group where you can follow Jesus together with an older, more seasoned believer, sign-ups are open:
ONLINE PRAYER - Every week, Jenn Ross, one of our Discipleship Group 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
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