Are We There Yet?

Good Wednesday to you,

Are we there yet? It is a common question heard (usually from the children) during a journey. When it comes to our faith journey, is heaven our destination? While we all want to go to heaven, I believe our faith in Jesus is about so much more. As I said on Sunday, I believe the journey is our destination. If we are not careful, we can be disillusioned in the journey and drift away from our faith. That is what happened to the Israelites on the way to the Promised Land.

The Israelites saw God do some amazing things from the time that Moses showed up in Egypt, yet they started grumbling almost immediately and their hearts were hardened. Their actions prevented them from entering the Promised Land. The author of Hebrews does not want that to happen to us. "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness" (Hebrews 3:13).

I suggested three activities that will help us avoid the hardening of our "spiritual arteries:" read Scripture, pray, and engage in soul exercises. If we do these things today, we will make room for the Holy Spirit to continue transforming us into the image of Jesus! We will continue along the theme of "entering Jesus' Sabbath Rest" this next Sunday with a focus on Hebrews 4:1-13.

Speaking of Sunday, last week we were at capacity! Okay, it was 25% of capacity, but that is all the re-opening guidelines allow. Therefore, we will resume two services this next week. If you are planning on coming for indoor worship this Sunday, please let us know. 

Thank you for your faithfulness! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Grace and peace,
Pastor David

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