Day 330 - (Today’s Bible readings: Nehemiah 5:1-13; Psalm 119:153-160; Jude 1-25)
WAIT FOR THE MERCY OF THE LORD
“17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.” (Jude 18-23 ESV)
Jude gives us a picture of “the last time” and what you should do in preparation:
● There will be scoffers, mockers of the Christian faith. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● These worldly people will cause divisions. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● Build yourself in faith through prayer, as well as through the Word and the Lord’s Supper. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● Keep yourself in the love of God. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● Wait for the mercy of the Lord. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● Have mercy on doubters. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● Share Christ with those who are living without Jesus and are in danger of hell-fire. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
● Show mercy and hate sin. - REMAIN FAITHFUL!
Lord Jesus, I praise You and thank You for coming to earth to be our Savior. Please strengthen my faith and grant me Your peace and comfort so that I may wait for Your Second Coming. Please use me to share Your mercy and grace wherever and whenever You wish. Amen.
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IN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am
both with Holy Communion
IN CHURCH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 pm with Holy Communion
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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:
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!
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