Sermon Notes: 10.26 and 10.29
We are at the end of our journey through Isaiah 43. While the entire chapter has been a message of hope and new beginnings, Isaiah concludes the chapter with a word about what got the Israelites in the predicament that they were experiencing. He says that instead of bringing the Lord, God honoring sacrifices that they only brought him their sins and iniquities. The Lord will forgive them for their lack of worship and keep His promises. Isaiah reminds them that it is not God who wronged Israel, but Israel who was disobedient by not properly worshipping God.
Paul writes in Romans 12:1, “That we are to present ourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship.” Worship is not simply a noun or a time when we show up once a week. Our worship is how we show up and present our best to God. The Israelites failed to honor God with proper worship. How are we doing in worshipping with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness? I pray you consider your worship as you look to your commitment to First United Methodist Church in 2024.
Blessings,
Rev. Sherri