In His Hands: Lord, Keep Us Through the Coming Judgment

He will come to judge the living and the dead. We confess it every Sunday, but often live like those are empty words. How quickly and how often don’t the cares and concerns of this world distract us. How soon don’t we forget that at any moment this world could come to an end. May the words of Moses shake us from our spiritual slumber: “Number your days aright and gain a heart of wisdom!” Today we pray that God keep us ever mindful of the Judgment that we might be found in faith, fruitful in both word and deed. Then there’s no need to fear Judgment Day; rather, we can look forward to the day of our redemption. Lord, Keep Us Through the Coming Judgment

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In His Hands: Lord, Keep Us Watchful for our Triumph

Lord, keep us watchful for our triumph! Today the Church hears strains of the distant triumph song and affirms, “Blessed are they who are called to the marriage feast of the Lamb.” Jesus wants us to be the waiting Church—the Church that watches for her Savior and cries, “Come, Lord Jesus!” As we journey through these latter days, however, our vigilance slips, and our hearts grow drowsy because the bridegroom seems to be taking so long. So while we wait, the Church prays, “Keep us ever watchful for the coming of your Son that we may sit with him and all your holy ones at the marriage feast in heaven.”

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In His Hands: Lord, Keep Us As Your Children

Today, the Christian church celebrates All Saints' Day, when we remember all those who have finished their race and kept the faith. As God’s children, we rejoice that we too are saints, holy ones who have been made perfect through the cross of Christ and kept in God’s hands. As saints waiting for our crown of life, we strive to follow the example of the saints who have gone before us, persevering through life with all its difficulties, and clinging to the faith our God has given us. So, we pray, “Lord, Keep Us as Your Children!”

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In His Hands: Lord Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word

Today in our worship, we celebrate the Festival of the Lutheran Reformation of the Church. Our worship emphasizes our unfailing reliance on the Word of God and unflinching testimony to it in the face of persecution. We pray that the Lord give us the strength to be faithful and the peace of knowing our lives are safe in his hands. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

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Get to the Heart of It: Scripture - The Heart of Truth

No one likes to have their time wasted. Unfortunately, that's often what happens when it comes to the Christian faith. The things that get all the attention are nothing but distractions from what matters most. Thankfully, Jesus and his Word are always helping us navigate the noise to get to the heart of the good news. We have seen that grace is at the heart of God and  that what is in the heart of us leads us to despair and cling to God’s grace.

Today, we see that it is the gospel of Jesus Christ that brings true freedom. The heart of God’s Word is this promise of forgiveness and resurrection to eternal life come only found in the Savior Jesus.  This work of saving us by Jesus sets the us free from slavery to sin and frees to now serve God. Hold to these teachings found in Scripture, and “you will be free indeed.”