scripture
Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
quote
Jesus wants full access to all areas of your life. Don’t tell Him that He cannot go into that room. “Oh, Jesus let’s stay in the living room. You don’t want to see what’s in my bedroom. Don’t go into my office.” If it is like that, then you need to clean house! Nothing needs to be hidden from Him because He already knows. Furthermore, He already died and rose again so that He can erase those wrongs and hurts within your life. Do not fear accusation from Jesus! Open up your arms and let His forgiveness embrace you.
Pastor Martin Lewis, (paraphrase from today’s sermon during college hour)
thoughts
I am asked to attend College Hour at the university a certain amount during each semester. On Wednesdays I take a long lunch to attend the service. I enjoy the variety within the service. At times it is soft and mellow, and at times it is loud and boisterous. I am learning that worship, which is not just singing but preaching also, does not just require our presence. Worship is a participatory exercise that takes advantage of all our senses. Today we raised our hands, we shouted during the music, gave the preacher an amen when we felt it, and we turned to our neighbors to hug one another. And I thought, “Boy, if this doesn’t light your fire, then your logs have got to be wet”.
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