DEVOTION: Psalm 46 (ESV)
"God Is Our Fortress" To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.[a] A Song.
46 God is our refuge and strength,
a very present[b] help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
10 "Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!"
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Where is your refuge? Is it your easy chair, your bed under the covers, a deer stand, your work desk, your shop, the woods, the golf course?
A refuge for one might be a hell hole for another when it comes to our earthly refuges. I can't say that in bed, under the covers is a place where I like to stay for a long time. I'd be lost in a workshop with all sorts of tools that are foreign to me. Give me some baling twine and duct tape instead.
There is one place where I, and every Christian can find true, real, and lasting refuge and that's with Christ. The Lord is your only real refuge and strength. Satan can get to you anywhere else, he can't get to you when you are with Christ.
You may be tormented by feelings of guilt over a relationship that you messed up, or something you did or didn't do. You won't find refuge from that until you run to Christ, your mighty fortress.
I urge you to believe and find comfort in your might fortress, your refuge, Jesus today! Stop looking for refuge in your fun activities, your newest toy, your next earthly relationship, or your nest paycheck Those things will either fade away or crumble.
Find your refuge in God's Word. Find your true refuge in the communion of saints namely the Christian church. Find your refuge in the Lord's body and blood that you eat and drink at the altar. Find your refuge in daily conversation and in time spent with the Lord in prayer. Find your refuge in JESUS CHRIST.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for being our refuge and strength and a very present help in every trouble. Help us to live in that peace for life everlasting. Amen.
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CALENDAR
Mon- Confirmation 5:15-6:30; family Night Pizza Supper 6:30; Holy Yoga 7
Tues- Quitling 9-2
Wed- Ladies Aid noon; Choir 7
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30
Sat- Men's breakfast 8am; THANSGIVING SHARING MEAL IS CANCELED; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Voters meeting 9:45; Chapel 11
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Acolyte- 8:30- Loren Howard 11- Luke Rausch
Ushers- Scott Heitgerd, Alex Heitgerd, Tom Linke, Bob Linke
Altar- Set up- Don Hance; Clean Up: Sandy Robine
Elders- Sat- Roy Bohning; 8:30- Don Turnure ; 11- Steve Robine
Greeters- 8:30- Terry and Lynn Russell; 11- Dan and Lisa Rausch
Lay Readers- Sat- Roy Bohning 8:30- Jacob Nagel; 11- Steve Robine
Piano- Kathy Barrow
Organist- Rachel Fisher
Projectionists: Sat- Perricones; Sun- Yoder
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TODAY'S QUIZ:
