Monday Thoughts

Acts 3:19

19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

In the sermon last night Simon Bar-Jonah gets a new name from Jesus after He decides who Jesus really is. (reference text Matthew 16:13-20)  Here is what really amazes me about the love Jesus has for us. Peter goes on to deny Christ three times even after Jesus says to him, I will build my church on you Peter. (Matthew 16:18)  You know what that says to me?  When you accept Jesus, you are loved not just when you are perfect, because not one of us are, but you are loved unconditionally. We are loved and forgiven!  You are forgiven which means you are worthy to be called a child of God because of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

What an amazing God we have. This Thanksgiving we really have a great reason to be thankful.  We are forgiven and now belong to Gods family. A family that is give the promise of eternal life.

Happy Thanksgiving!  Love, pastor Kent