One of our songs chosen for this Sunday is "Faith Of Our Fathers." I am most grateful for all those who are continuing to build upon the groundwork that was prepared by the faithful people who have been here before us.
David prepared for the building of the temple. His son, Solomon, was called to build it. What is it that our forefathers prepared the ground for us for? Was it to build the temple or tear it down? I am always amazed at the faithful service of so many and, yet, I sometimes find myself dismayed by those who work to throw away or tear down what others have striven to build with the help of God. Every generation has their own idea of what the "Church" is. And, consequently every generation seems to goes off in a new direction, leaving behind what has already been started. Jesus said there is only one way. He is the way, and the truth and the life.
So why so many different ways? Why would some say that there are many ways? There are indeed many callings; many different gifts needed to help grow the church. But, there is only one way we are to be heading and that is the Kingdom of God, purchased by the blood of His Son, Jesus the Christ.
This fall, I am hoping that one of our men will give a table talk, actually more like a testimony, regarding stewardship of God's gifts. I am thinking that I will also give a table talk that month. This one will be specifically on the stewardship of God's gifts of Word and Sacraments. We cannot what God has called us to do; we cannot know the way without hearing and knowing the Word. We cannot follow in the way; we cannot do our Father's will, without the abiding presence of God received in both Word and Sacrament of Holy Communion. We cannot have the faith of our Fathers without receiving these gifts.
Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life. Let us follow in His way! Let us live life!
David prepared for the building of the temple. His son, Solomon, was called to build it. What is it that our forefathers prepared the ground for us for? Was it to build the temple or tear it down? I am always amazed at the faithful service of so many and, yet, I sometimes find myself dismayed by those who work to throw away or tear down what others have striven to build with the help of God. Every generation has their own idea of what the "Church" is. And, consequently every generation seems to goes off in a new direction, leaving behind what has already been started. Jesus said there is only one way. He is the way, and the truth and the life.
So why so many different ways? Why would some say that there are many ways? There are indeed many callings; many different gifts needed to help grow the church. But, there is only one way we are to be heading and that is the Kingdom of God, purchased by the blood of His Son, Jesus the Christ.
This fall, I am hoping that one of our men will give a table talk, actually more like a testimony, regarding stewardship of God's gifts. I am thinking that I will also give a table talk that month. This one will be specifically on the stewardship of God's gifts of Word and Sacraments. We cannot what God has called us to do; we cannot know the way without hearing and knowing the Word. We cannot follow in the way; we cannot do our Father's will, without the abiding presence of God received in both Word and Sacrament of Holy Communion. We cannot have the faith of our Fathers without receiving these gifts.
Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life. Let us follow in His way! Let us live life!
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