Thursday Pulse!
Good morning, Immanuel. This morning, the Lord surrounds his people in strength and grace.
“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.
Ministry Spotlight…
MEN OF VALOR GRADUATION - MOV is a wonderful Christian ministry that helps men transition out of prison with job training and discipleship. Immanuel is honored to invite you to attend their upcoming graduation on September 10 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm! The graduation will be held at Antioch First Baptist Church, 2601 Una Antioch Pike, Antioch, TN 37013.
Immanuel Worship will lead a few songs, and Pastor Tony Shepherd will encourage the graduating class, but we also need six people to help set up plates and serve tables from 4:30 pm - 6 pm. If you are interested in helping, contact Pastor Tony at tony@immanuelnashville.com.