June 8, 2020 - BLESSED?

Day 160 - (Today’s Bible readings: Jeremiah 12:1-4; Psalm 128; Acts 7:35-53)

BLESSED? 

“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.”  (Psalm 128:1-2 ESV)

What is the key to blessings in this life? Is it individual effort? Is it victory in the battles of life? 

According to David, blessings come to those who fear and trust in God, to those who walk the walk directed by the Lord. 

Luther put it this way in his explanation to the First Commandment: “We should fear, love and trust in God above all things.”

This applies to all of us, including the winner of our presidential election.

Our first President, George Washington, did fear and trust in the Lord. That is why he spoke words that serve as excellent advice for our next President, as well as all of our other leaders.

“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible”

Heavenly Father, please bless our nation, state and community with godly leaders. Above all, I pray that You will keep me close to You through saving faith in Jesus, my Savior. Amen. 

Link to St. Paul’s 9 am online Sunday Worship Service:
https://zoom.us/j/177003912

IN CHURCH SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am 
both with Holy Communion

Youtube link to all previously recorded services:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNFbkeFTQAhiGc7bafdvlPkfwnuiDfTQ9

Link to Wednesday Online Bible Study 7 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85832224078

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!