Well it is that time of year again. The Methodist pumpkins of the Wiregrass have gathered for their annual convention on the Lawn of 1st Methodist. There is a crispness in the air that says fall is here. The fields of the Wiregrass are literally “white with harvest”. For or me this time of year seems like a respite a chance to take a breath. The heat of Summer is giving hints of relief to come.
November we will hit the ground running with the Holidays and the new year. So it is a time good time for reflection, to look back and see how God has blessed us and provided for us over these recent days.
In spite of all the hardships; covid, political strife, the war in Ukraine, fires, drought, hurricane, sickness, family struggles, and all kinds of other stuff that we are bombarded with God is still with us as we reflect the Reformation the end of this month we should focus on the insights into God’s love and grace that Martin Luther found in the study of God’s Word. After struggling for years in fear of God’s wrath, Luther encountered the love and grace of God, in his study of scripture.
God spoke to Martin in the written word and told him how much he loved him. Having experienced God’s love, the same man who was so scared of God, that he went to confession over and over again every day, writes the hymn “A Mighty Fortress.” In Psalm 46 God spoke to him and gave him confidence that God is his protector and savior.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Like the renewing of the season, God has renewed us in Christ Jesus and promises to totally renew the planet, restoring all things.
November we will hit the ground running with the Holidays and the new year. So it is a time good time for reflection, to look back and see how God has blessed us and provided for us over these recent days.
In spite of all the hardships; covid, political strife, the war in Ukraine, fires, drought, hurricane, sickness, family struggles, and all kinds of other stuff that we are bombarded with God is still with us as we reflect the Reformation the end of this month we should focus on the insights into God’s love and grace that Martin Luther found in the study of God’s Word. After struggling for years in fear of God’s wrath, Luther encountered the love and grace of God, in his study of scripture.
God spoke to Martin in the written word and told him how much he loved him. Having experienced God’s love, the same man who was so scared of God, that he went to confession over and over again every day, writes the hymn “A Mighty Fortress.” In Psalm 46 God spoke to him and gave him confidence that God is his protector and savior.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Like the renewing of the season, God has renewed us in Christ Jesus and promises to totally renew the planet, restoring all things.
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