This coming Sunday we will be gathering for Divine Service at 11.00am. The assigned reading from St Luke's gospel tells of how the Lord Jesus sent out seventy-two disciples to proclaim forgiveness, life and salvation in His name. When the disciples returned they expressed great joy over the success of their missionary journey and the powerful deeds they were able to perform in Jesus' name.
Success and the spectacular always impresses us - perhaps even seduces us. How easy it is to be intoxicated by power and to find ourselves lusting over the spectacular.
While Jesus acknolwedges He has given authority to His disciples, He urges them not to get carried away over these things. He points out to us all that the far greater gift and reason for joy is the fact that through faith in Him, their names are written in heaven.
For your preparation, the readings are:
Psalm 66:1-9
Isaiah 66:10-14
Galatians 6:1-16
Luke 10:1-11; 16-20
Don't forget that we've having a community lunch following the service, so bring along something to share and plan to enjoy some time together with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
God's peace be with you,
Pastor Matt
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