February 25, 2013
Opening Hymns:
472 Near to the Heart of God http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh472.sht
472 Near to the Heart of God http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh472.sht
Scripture Reading:
Isaiah 55:1-3
“Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.
2 Why spend money on what is not bread,
and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and you will delight in the richest of fare.
3 Give ear and come to me;
listen, that you may live.
I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
my faithful love promised to David.
Message:
Everywhere you look it seems like someone is trying to sell you something. Between ads on TV, in the newspaper, magazines, billboards, radio, and on the internet we all get our fair share of advertisements. I’m sure that someone somewhere has a statistic saying how many ads a person sees each day on average. I’m also sure that, that number is high. Ads are a way for people to sell their product and make money. However, sometimes these ads can cause us to lose focus on what is really important. Sometimes we start to believe that money can buy happiness. When you hear it enough times a day it can start to sound true.
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.
2 Why spend money on what is not bread,
and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and you will delight in the richest of fare.
3 Give ear and come to me;
listen, that you may live.
I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
my faithful love promised to David.
Message:
Everywhere you look it seems like someone is trying to sell you something. Between ads on TV, in the newspaper, magazines, billboards, radio, and on the internet we all get our fair share of advertisements. I’m sure that someone somewhere has a statistic saying how many ads a person sees each day on average. I’m also sure that, that number is high. Ads are a way for people to sell their product and make money. However, sometimes these ads can cause us to lose focus on what is really important. Sometimes we start to believe that money can buy happiness. When you hear it enough times a day it can start to sound true.
“The best things in life are free” we’ve all heard this phrase, and a
lot of people would agree with it as well. My relationship with God, family,
and friends does not cost a cent, but I hold that high above everything else in
my life. Rainbows, sunsets, the stars, and all the other beauties of nature can
be breathtaking, but God does not require a fee in order for us to view these
wonders. Why is it that we allow this consumer driven society to lead us to
believe that money and possessions can solve all our problems?
Today’s scripture helps us refocus our attention on what is important,
God. He is more important than water, wine, milk, and bread. He is far greater than
an easy to store garden hose that becomes small and light when you turn the
water off. He is the one we should listen to and seek comfort from. Material
possessions will pass away, but God’s love always endures. The comfort that He
offers is always present. It does not spoil or sour. There may be a price on
the food you eat tonight, but there is no price on the bread of life that was
given to each and every one of us through Jesus Christ. Truly, “the best things in life are free.”
Time of Prayer
Dear heavenly father, as we go throughout our week help us recognize the beauty of the world that is priceless. Thank you for Your presence and for a love that is more fulfilling than bread. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
377 It is Well With My Soul http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh377.sht
Time of Prayer
Dear heavenly father, as we go throughout our week help us recognize the beauty of the world that is priceless. Thank you for Your presence and for a love that is more fulfilling than bread. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
377 It is Well With My Soul http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh377.sht
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
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