Something To Think About...
Joe, the Governor’s most trusted assistant, died in his sleep one night. The Governor had depended on Joe for advice on every subject, from bills to wardrobe decisions. In addition, Joe had been his closest friend.
So, it was understandable that the Governor didn’t take kindly to the ambitious office seekers who wanted Joe’s job. “They don’t even have the decency to wait until the man is buried,” the Governor muttered.
At the funeral, one eager man made his way to the Governor’s side. “Governor,” the man said, “is there a chance that I could take Joe’s place?”
“Certainly,” the governor replied. “But you’d better hurry. I think the undertaker is almost finished.”
I’m sure we have all said at one time or another, “I would like to take his/her place.” But I dare say that you have never made that statement of someone who had died, or was about to die. Why would anyone want to trade places with someone like that? It is for that reason that God’s love for us is so difficult to comprehend, for that is exactly what Jesus did for us.
“He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:5-6)
May our lives be forever lived in gratitude for the one who “took our place”.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, October 9th: Youth Devo
Sunday evening following services we will meet at the home of Beau & Janet Henry for our devotional time together. Tanner Morehead will be delivering the devotional thought for the evening. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Invite a friend!
At A Glance...
Thursday, October 13th: MPR
Sunday, October 16th: Youth Event
Sunday, October 23rd: Family Devo @ the Pond
Special Thank You!
Kara and I would like to thank everyone for the welcome we received this past Sunday night. You have welcomed us into your family with open arms. We look forward to serving this congregation as we move forward from this year on.
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