August 29, 2020 - FOLLOW JESUS

Day 242 - (Today’s Bible readings: Esther 6; Psalm 58; 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5)

FOLLOW JESUS

“And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:38-39 ESV)

Everyone likes to win. Jesus makes it very clear that only those who follow Him are winners. And then He makes a most interesting statement:

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” 

Is it really true that we win by losing? YES, because when you have Christ, you have EVERYTHING–forgiveness of all your sins and the guarantee of eternal life!

Paul explained the importance of following Jesus this way:

“We are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37)

So, obey Jesus, follow Him, and win the crown of eternal life!

Lord Jesus, thank You for the most important contest of all when You died in my place on the cross. Please help me to follow You for the rest of my life. Amen

LINK to St. Paul’s 9 am online Sunday Worship Service:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88676558248

IN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am 

both with Holy Communion

IN CHURCH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 pm with Holy Communion

Youtube link to all previously recorded services:

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

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!