March 21, 2020 - ABOVE ALL THINGS

Day 81 - (Today’s Bible readings:2 Chronicles 6:28-42; Psalm 76; Luke 6:20-36)

ABOVE ALL THINGS

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”   (Proverbs 1:7 ESV) 

“The First Commandment teaches that ‘we should fear, love and trust in God ABOVE ALL THINGS... He desires for His people to regard Him in awe, respect, and love... Such wisdom–given by God through Word and Sacrament, making us His children, is the theme for the book of Proverbs. True wisdom begins with an individual’s apprehension in knowledge and trust in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior. Fools are those who reject God and the wisdom and instruction He freely offers through faith.”  (Lutheran Study Bible, CPH 2009, page 999)

As we face another day in this series of uncertain days, may focus on God and His will ABOVE ALL THINGS!

Lord God heavenly Father, I truly want to fear, love and trust in You above all things. Please forgive me for the many times I have foolishly disobeyed Your holy will. And please all of us through these of coronavirus uncertainty. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen. 

“See” you in church tomorrow!

You can log into St. Pau’s e-service tomorrow at 9 am using this link:

https://zoom.us/j/177003912?pwd=QllhY1paNnJQd3p0UnRnc2hKZ0lvQT09

You an also watch the recording of this service on our Youtube link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNFbkeFTQAhiGc7bafdvlPkfwnuiDfTQ9

STAY HEALTHY!

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings
Then scroll down to 2020 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!