Surprises, whether good or bad, have the potential to set us back a little. Like the person who works hard at his job because he likes doing what he does. When a promotion comes his way because of the way he conducts himself, he is genuinely surprised. Other times however, can be heartbreaking. Like the person who goes for a regular checkup, feeling good, only to be told, “We found something…“Surprises can challenge our comfortable place in life.
When Jesus revealed God to us, it had, and can still have an unsettling effect on us. He stretches the limits of understanding God. Jesus allows us a clear glimpse of the Father. The surprising side of God challenges us to rethink our spiritual and biblical paradigms. We can lose sight of all He brings into our lives. One of those ‘surprises‘ is the ability to stand against the ‘wiles of the enemy‘ (Eph. 6:17)
The devil can surprise us as well, but we need not fear. (‘ Greater is He that is in me… weapons formed against me will not prosper…’) He prowls around like a roaring lion seeking to devour us, but he is toothless. Even though he knows he is on a short leash, he continues to try to catch us unaware. He may surprise us, but when we have been surprised by Jesus revealing His salvation to us, our confession and repentance give us the ability to stand. He promises to never leave us or forsake us.
Sunday @ City:
Worship with us in music and Word, beginning at 10:30. This week we finish off the 2nd. chapter of our spiritual warfare series, ‘Prepare for War‘… ‘The Continuation of Temptation’ from Luke 4:13
Revelation Revealed takes us through a verse by verse study in the Book of the Revelation. Join us at 7 PM.
Wednesday @ 7 PM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study
Our time through the book of Luke has been rich and rewarding. Thanks to Matt and Sandra for you leadership.
Thursday @ 10 AM:
Ladies Bible study in the fellowship room.
Knee Mail:
We are a praying church who love to join you at the alter of God with those things that are on your heart. Please tell us how we can be praying with you.
In Christ alone,
Pastor Bill