The Prayers of Jesus + This Sunday!
Good morning Immanuel. Consider the prayerfulness of Jesus for us!
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail” (Luke 22:31-32b).
As we head into the weekend, consider the prayerfulness of Jesus for us. I’m helped by C.H. Spurgeon’s comments —
How encouraging is the thought of the Redeemer’s never-ceasing intercession for us. When we pray, He pleads for us; and when we are not praying, He is advocating our cause, and by His supplications shielding us from unseen dangers. Notice the word of comfort addressed to Peter—“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but”—what? “But go and pray for yourself”?
That would be good advice, but it is not so written. Neither does He say, “But I will keep you watchful, and so you shall be preserved.” That would be a great blessing. No, it is, “But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.”
We little know what we owe to our Savior’s prayers. When we reach the hilltops of heaven and look back upon all the way whereby the Lord our God has led us, how we shall praise Him who, before the eternal throne, undid the mischief that Satan was doing upon earth.
From Morning and Evening, written by C. H. Spurgeon
June 11, 2023 - This Sunday At Immanuel
Sunday Morning
SERMON - Join us as Pastor Barnabas continues our sermon series in Ephesians this Sunday!
Seminars
9 am: Studying the Bible Together, led by Dr. Tom Cox NOW N THE CAFE (June-July)
No Next Steps, First Word Seminar, or Student Seminar for June-July as we pause for summer break!
On the Horizon
Discover Luncheon - The next Discover Luncheon will be hosted in the cafe on July 9th. If you are new or newish and looking to learn more about Immanuel, feel free to RSVP here.
Next Steps One Day Event - Join us on Saturday, August 5th, from 9 am-2 pm in the cafe for Next Steps Day. We will cover the material for all four sessions. Coffee and lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
Young Professionals Gathering - Every third Thursday, Immanuel hosts our monthly Young Professionals Fellowship from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Invite a co-worker, or come and meet a friend! Our next gathering is on June 15th. Food will be provided, with a suggested optional donation of $7 to help cover the food costs. RSVP here.
Engage
ONLINE PRAYER MEETINGS - Every week, Jenn Ross, an Immanuel Discipleship Group leader, facilitates two online prayer meetings that everyone is welcome to join. Join her on Sundays morning from 7:30-8 am via Zoom here.
Praise God 🙏🏼