This past Sunday I witnessed and event that can only have been possible because of the gospel.
Due to a recent transfer of my father's job, he and my mother will shortly be moving to Little Rock, Arkansas for a one-year stay (God willing). In light of this, after church Sunday there was a reception held in the lobby to bless and encourage my parents before they leave next week.
The entire affair, from the delicious food to the heart-warming words of thanks and encouragement can only be attributed to the death of our Savior Jesus Christ. How else could such love pour forth? What else would motivate the preparation and participation? How else could such emotional and spiritual tearing take place? The answer is simple. Because everyone in the room has been saved from the wrath of God by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any sacrifice that my parents have been, and any investment that they have placed in others lives is due to their salvation and nothing else .
The common bond that we all share in Christ was on full display Sunday. In fact, it is on display every Sunday; A collection of varied individuals with varied backgrounds, all with one common goal: to bring glory to God by thanking Him for my parents and what they have meant to many because of His grace.
From the Lord is has been received and to the Lord it shall return. How else could a Sunday like this have occurred?
-Kyle-
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Kyle this is an excellent reminder of our saviors sacrifice for us! Especially in light of how hard this transition probably is for your family. It is evident that you are trusting God by sharing this. Thank you for your humility and example of trusting God with a hope deferred.
Thank you Kyle, for expressing my thankfulness for our church and Christ's sacrifice better than I could through your own post of thankfulness. 1 John 4:11 says, right after stating the Gospel, "If God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." This command was followed to its fullest last Sunday. Great Post!
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