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[Jesus said,] “Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Matthew 18:19-20 (ESV)
Let’s gather together for a time of prayer!
Each Monday, starting July 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM, anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to come,
There are times when being a pastor and teacher of God’s Word is terrifying.
I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which He will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’
Jeremiah 23:5b-6
Scripture tells us that those who teach are held to a higher standard.
Today’s Scripture gives us an indication of consequences for those shepherds who are not faithful in what the Lord has called them to do and how they are serving those to whom the Lord has entrusted to them.
As a Christian I say, “right on!” As a pastor I have that gnawing, “am I being faithful? Am I doing enough? Am I doing right?”
But it is not an option not to serve when He Calls. The solution is not to sacrifice family or self in service to others.
The Call does not change: preach the Word. Preach Jesus. Serve others. Love God and people.
Will we (I) do that perfectly?
Absolutely not!
But here’s the thing: even though I will never be perfect in my Calling, I know the One who is, and in pointing people to Him, I serve Him and others.
I am not perfect in my shepherding, but I can point people to the good, perfect Shepherd, Jesus.He is the One to follow. He is the perfect One. He is the righteous One!
“The LORD is our righteousness!”
God has provided the One that suffered, died, rose, and ascended. He provided the One that loves His sheep perfectly and serves them faithfully. He provided what was lacking in the imperfect under-shepherds.
If I follow the Righteous One and lead others to as well, I will be faithful. If I love and serve others because I am being faithful to what He has called me to do, others will as well.
So hear me clearly and plainly: I am not a perfect under-shephers, but He is the perfect Shepherd.I am not always faithful, but He is the One in whom you should have perfect faith.I will continue to fail in my service to you, but the LORD, the righteous One will never fail you.
Follow Him. Put your faith in Him. Look to Him.
The LORD Jesus is your righteousness.
In everything.
Always.
“Thank You, Lord Jesus, for being our righteous, faithful, loving, saving Shepherd. Let us always look to and follow You.”
You’ve heard the buzz and may have been intrigued but haven’t taken the plunge – yet!
The greatly acclaimed “The CHOSEN“ is a multi-season series about the life of Christ – and is up for a group watching and study at the Fait home!
Please consider viewing this series and join other LifeBridgers as we grow together in the Gospel. Those who missed Season One may download the Chosen app to watch for free.
LifeBridgers and other friends and family members are invited to view and discuss Season Three of this inspirational series.
“Come and See”the fourth season of this amazing take on greatest story ever told with other friends and family members!
This will be an eight-week study based on the video series “The Chosen” Season 4.
We will view the video and then discuss several Biblical concepts which were highlighted.
Participants are encouraged to bring their Bible but do not need to purchase or bring any other materials.
6:30 – 8:00 PM on the following Thursdays at the Fait Home (205 Brazos Hill Lane).
Aug. 15
Ep. 1
Promises
Aug. 22
Ep. 2
Confessions
Aug. 29
Ep. 3
Moon to Blood
Sept. 5
Ep. 4
Calm Before
Sept. 12
Ep. 5
Sitting, Serving, Scheming
Sept. 19
Ep. 6
Dedication
Sept. 26
Ep. 7
The Last Sign
Oct. 3
Ep. 8
Humble
All are welcome! No childcare provided.
Please sign up or get in touch with us (Debbie: 281/732-1209 or Robert: 713/906-3641 robfait51@gmail.com) if you plan to attend so that we can prepare.
We are starting a new BridgeKidz series with the tagline, “How To Train Your Emotions.”
I will be glad and full of joy because of you. Most High God, I will sing the praises of your name.
Psalm 9:2 (NIrV)
Synopsis
Our emotions can sometimes feel like we’re trying to tame a dragon. But God shows us how we can take control of our anger, fear and sadness, and have joy and peace in the midst of our other emotions.
Today’s Scriptures from Ephesians 1 is an exercise dilemma. There is so much in the passage it’s difficult to know where to begin. Where to focus.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.
Ephesians 1:3-4
For our time I want to focus on the amazing truth that we were chosen by God before the foundation of the world!
That is mind-boggling!
But note something else in that statement of reality: “that we should be holy and blameless before Him.”
Ok, that part may be a problem.
He “has blessed us…and chose us…that we should be holy and blameless.”
I know my life and decisions. I know my heart and mind. They certainly aren’t blameless.
Neither are yours.
But our text doesn’t lift us up in amazement just to dash us back down to reality.
What He demands, He has also supplied.
As we read on, “In [Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.”
We were not holy and blameless, but that wasn’t going to thwart God’s choice of us before the foundation of the world! Our sin wasn’t going to stop His predestined plan of adoption of us, nor would it stop His requirement of us being holy and blameless before Him for eternity.
The solution?
Jesus!
Through faith in Him, we are forgiven. We are made right with Him. We are purified. We are holy. We are now blameless before Him!
Mind boggling!
“Thank You, Lord, for choosing us before the foundation of the world, redeeming us by Your blood, and through faith, making us holy and blameless before You! Grant that we live and share that reality and blessing with others!”
Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Luke 10:20
More to the point, we tend to get distracted with those things instead of focusing on what’s really important.
Big conversion stories. Spiritual warfare. Apologists ‘winning’ arguments.
Even better if we are in those situations!
The disciples were sent out and saw some amazing things in the name of Jesus! Big things. Important things. Showy things.
And, like us, they were amazing and rejoiced in these things; mostly because these things seemed to elevate themselves.
But Jesus changes the focus. The reason for them to rejoice is not because they happen to be God’s instruments when He does amazing things, but that God has focused on them to be with Him forever and written their names in heaven!
What is the greater reason to rejoice? Their being saved and that they will be in heaven!
What is bigger than that? What is more important?
Through faith in Jesus, yes there are miracles that will happen. Yes, there will be things that will amaze. But those aren’t the point. Those aren’t the greatest reasons to rejoice. The greatest and right reason is that, through faith in Jesus, our names are written in heaven!
“Thank You, Lord, for saving us and writing our names in heaven for eternity! Help us to rejoice in that reality!”
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LifeBridge will coordinate with local officials to see how we can best serve, whether that will be for food, respite for first-responders, or otherwise.
Currently we are keeping an eye on Hurricane Beryl and its path. We will keep posed on this page and on our Facebook Page with updates if/as needed.
