Remember Thy Ways!

"Thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee ... to humble thee, to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou would keep His commandments, or no.” ~Deut. 8:2    

As we ponder the things that have transpired in this last year and prepare to enter a brand new Year, What do we remember?  Our world has changed in just a year or so. Government has changed, Laws have changed, masks are worn and shots are being given ... It is hard to remember what it was like before all these things begin to come into view. As the Book of Revelation slowing opens we begin to see the signs of God’s dealing with humanity. However it is not a new thing, God’s dealing with His People. We remember He has dwelt with His People from the beginning as he drove Adam and Eve from the Garden and placed the ‘Cherubim’ with flaming swords to protect the Way of the Tree of Life! God admonished the Children of Israel in Duet 8 why they had a terrible 40 years. It was to humble them, prove them, and to know what was in their heart, and if they would be faithful to follow Him. We can Thank God that He sent Jesus for humanity could not keep the Law. After all the failures, we hear the Lord say; “I will establish My Covenant with thee, and thou shall know that I Am the Lord!”  And we are the receiver of this awesome Covenant given to us in the Blood of His Only Begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ! Today let us remember the ‘ways’ that God has led us these many years. God was reminding them He had led them for those 40 years in the wilderness and He continues to led us today. He leads us in Mercy, Grace, and a Peace that the world does not have. As I mused over the last 40 years of my life, I found Him to be present in all the difficult times as well as so present in the good times. God wants our heart! In these trying times let us turn more often to Him, knowing that we will see us through because we remember His Goodness, His Faithfulness, His forgiveness and we know that He is always present with us!  Our Lord has remembered us in the days of our youth and He continues to walk with us today; Thank You Jesus,  ❤ Pastor

The Benediction    

Almighty God, You are our strength in these times of change! We look unto You as the Author and the Finisher of all things. We give You Praise as we Worship with the saints today.  We remember Your Love that surrounded all last year, and we are Thankful O Lord for all the Goodness You have shown to us. We are thankful for the Covenant You have remembered toward us and we are Thankful for Jesus and the Power of the Holy Spirit that You have sent to guide us on our Path. You are a Faithful God!  I ask for Your Blessings to continue upon this people as we remember all that you have done for us. Please Lord Jesus watch over our Loved ones and draw them to Your Saving Grace.  We ask these things in the Name of our Father, Your Son Jesus, and the Holy Ghost, Amen!