Living Words - Series 2
Living Words 17: The Heart of Worship
April 28, 2024
It is common for us to have our heart pulled in two different directions by the various things and people we love. But having a divided heart will prevent us from giving our lives fully to God and living the wholehearted life that he wants to give to us. Thankfully, God heals and strengthens our divided hearts through the gracious generosity of his love. (Based on 1 Chronicles 29:10-20.)
Living Words 16: Stepping into God's Abundance
April 21, 2024
In the deepest, darkest moments of life, we always need to choose whether we are going to live by faith in God or by faith in ourselves? It is important that we choose to live by faith in God for that is our only hope for the better future that we seek, and the turnaround to that better future can sometimes happen very quickly. God has done this throughout human history, most clearly in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Therefore, our faith is centered on him. (Based on 2 Kings 7:1-11, 16-20.)
Living Words 15: Finding God in the Midst of Desolation
April 14, 2024
When the destructive power of evil attacks and leaves us in desolation, it is easy for us to become discouraged and disconsolate. But God never lost hope for us and for his creation. God the Son, Jesus Christ, entered into our desolation and made it his to give us new life with a new purpose as one of his people in this world. Therefore we have hope. (Based on 1 Kings 19:1-18.)
Living Words 14: Dwelling in God's Presence
April 7, 2024
During times of suffering and grief, we may wonder if God is with us because we cannot sense his presence. Assuming he has abandoned us, we strive to live life as best we can on our own. Though in the past, the Jerusalem Temple was God’s assurance of his presence with his people, we now have the promise of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit to assure us, for the Spirit has made our heart his home. (Based on 1 Kings 8:22-30 & John 20:19-31.)