March 10

Opening Hymns:
We are Marching in the Light of God B/B 232
Come, Thou Fount B/B 37

Scripture Reading:
Romans 5 12-19

Message:
“For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous” (Romans 5:19). This last verse seems to sum up the scripture reading for today. This scripture shows both ends of the story (the bible). Our Old Testament begins with Adam and Eve and their sin. Here at last we come to the end of the story. God triumphs over sin. Our sin is forgiven and we are called “righteous.”

What a beautiful thought, and such a beautiful word “righteous.” It is touching to me that my creator would chose to call his children… and call me… “righteous” Far too often I don’t feel like I live up to the name. I complain about work, and about how other people have done me wrong. When I know somewhere out there people are working a lot longer and harder than me… and there are others that I have done wrong to. However, this heavenly forgiveness is a gift to all. Sin has been defeated, and God’s forgiveness is the victor.

We can then, go out into the world and try again. We know the sins we’ve committed, we know the wrongs that we’ve done… But we are washed clean. Knowing our mistakes can help us do better when we try again. This does not mean that we should go out and do whatever we want because we will be forgiven anyway. Instead let us be conscious of what God’s will is and seek a closer relationship. After all He has given us everything: The earth, plants, friends, family, and above all forgiveness.

Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for Your gift of Jesus Christ. Thank you for His sacrifice, that we might be forgiven. As we enter into Lent let us not forget all that You have done for us. Thank you for everything. Amen

The Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn
His Name is Wonderful

May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.

Go in peace, and serve the Lord
Thanks be to God