The Daily + Tonight at Immanuel
God is our ultimate help. Blessed is the one whose help is God!
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. . .” (Psalm 146:3, 5).
These verses are a call to all Christians, all who fear the Lord. Whether your preferred political candidate resides in power or not, whether you are disillusioned with politics or hopeful for our country, whether you are tempted to the idolatry of hero worship or the hardness of bitter cynicism. And before you count yourself out, this is a call for the politically uninterested, uninformed, and apathetic. Whether or not we are tempted to place our hope in a political candidate or party, we are all tempted not to turn to God as our great help, our King, our sovereign and good Ruler. And when we don’t, here is what we miss:
Resting in the power of the unelected, eternal, omnipotent creator and sustainer of the universe. (v. 6)
Assurance that justice will reign and that victims and weak will be defended. (v. 7)
Restoration of the weak and blind, physically and especially spiritually. (v. 8)
The protection and watching over of the most vulnerable. (v. 9)
An eternal kingdom that will never falter or fade. (v. 10)
And finally, if we do not turn to God as our ultimate help we miss out on blessedness–that is, happiness, fulfillment, peace. If we turn anywhere else with our hopes we will be let down. But in God our King we have unwavering surety, confidence, and gladness.
Tonight in Sadler Chapel…
Adults - Join us tonight at 6:30 pm in the SADLER CHAPEL as we continue our new series, “How Should Christians Think About the Environment?” Please come to Sadler from the steps on 44th Avenue. Wheelchair access to Sadler is available via the ramp off Park Avenue. All are welcome!
City Groups - Students are encouraged to join us tonight in the gym for City Groups! Doors open at 6 pm, Bible study starts at 6:45 pm, and will wrap up by 7:45 pm.
iKids Midweek - Wednesday night classes are open for ages two and up. We would love to have your kids join us for Bible study and scripture memorization tonight from 6:15-7:30 pm!
ON THE HORIZON
GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER - Join us at Immanuel for Easter weekend. Good Friday Holy Communion – April 18 at 6PM. Easter Sunday Services – April 20 at 9AM & 10:45AM. Invite a friend — all are welcome!
Thank you for this; as well as the description of blessedness.