Secure in Christ!  He will not cast us out.  He will not lose us.  He gives us everlasting life.  He will raise us up in the last day.

 

How can we keep from singing His praise?  How can we keep from living joyfully for Him?  For nothing shall separate us from the love of Christ! (Romans 8:31-39)

 

Even in this culture that questions the existence of truth in general and rejects the truth of the Gospel in particular, confident in our security in Christ we are compelled to remain calm, patiently endure what suffering may come our way, evangelize the world, and fulfill the ministry God has given us.

 

The truths from Sunday's worship will find particular fulfillment in our lives this week.  I pray that our hearts will be open to God's Word and the guidance of His Spirit.  And may the knowledge of Christ within us give us the courage to live for Him every day.