Jeremiah 18:1-11, Philemon 1:1-21 and Luke 14:25-33

Well, the hits just keep coming! The scriptural hits that is. Hard hitting verses that make us sit up and listen. It’s that Bible world where, we who responded to grace/unmerited favor from God, are challenged to respond to a call to discipleship.

Jesus is direct like a tough coach, a demanding officer, a forthright CEO. He challenges those within hearing range to make decisions about family, about possessions. Paul, in his letter to Philemon, his “fellow worker,” he first sends a command but also says he would prefer to just make an appeal….”for love’s sake.” I like the appeal part….but I also hear the command.

No one said this faith walk was easy. It is THE grand way to travel through the life we are given. Grace through faith saves us…..and we are saved to be about participating in God’s Kingdom which just might change the world when it appears! When it appears in lives both changed and lives directed to “step up” for the sake of others.

Work with me this Sunday! I “appeal” to you. And be sure to read beforehand Paul’s very short letter to Philemon. 25 verses. Something’s going on here!

Blessings everyone!

Pastor Barry