How different would your life be this year if you really believed you were right with God? On the first day of RE 2024, Pastor John Stickl walked us through an interlude or "selah" – an intentional pause to stop, breathe, and remind ourselves that we are right with God. God's kingdom is not religious activities, duties, or obligations. God's kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy – in that order! When we know we've been made right with God through the finished work of Jesus, we will have peace. And when we have peace, we will be full of joy. Because of Jesus, God is good with you, and you are good with God! Zephaniah 3:17 says that He rejoices over you with singing. Can you hear the song of your interlude?
Slowing down to reflect on what we've been learning is a powerful way to respond to what God's been saying. It takes time to...
It is impossible to follow Jesus without inviting Him home because the most important place we activate our faith is in our home.
