March 22, 2012

Opening Hymn:
You Are the Strength of My Life (Red 309)

Scripture Reading:
Hebrews 5:5-10

Message:
Christ did not glorify himself during His time on earth. All glory was pointed to His Father. That is where He directed our attention. It was God that said “this is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Mathew 3:17). Jesus cries out for us to God on our behalf. He prayed for the people who killed Him. He has such a beautiful love that He shares with us.

God has appointed Him as high priest (Hebrews 5:5-6). What does this mean for us? This means that Christ is the one we can turn to when we need forgiveness. He can be our counselor when we need a listening ear. He will pray and cry for us. He will love us. He is what can connect us to God and to an everlasting life with the Lord.

It is good to have a counselor who is always there to listen; to have a friend who you don’t have to worry about waking up in the middle of the night when you need to talk. Christ can be all of this and more. He loves us, and He died for us. He has forgiven and saved us. Praise be to God.

Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for sending us Jesus to be our High Priest. Thank you for His love and His life. I am forever grateful for His sacrifice of love. Thank you for all that You have done for us Lord. Thank you for listening to our prayers, and for answering them. Thank you for being with each and every one of us. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer


Closing Hymn
Call Upon the Lord (Red 320)

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, serve the Lord
Thanks be to God