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Memorial Lutheran Church
3215 Douglas Rd.
Toledo , Ohio 43606
Phone 419-472-2161
Fax 419- 472-0079
Pastor Craig Encourages you to read this weeks passage
Read:
Hebrews 6:17-20
Revelation 1: 4-6
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Think about:
How often do you think about the all encompassing power, authority, purpose and love of God? And, how often do we think about the cost to God for us to be aware of all of this? The writer of Revelation reminds us that all that we have and are have been bought for us through the blood of Jesus. God paid the ultimate price (in Jesus) so that we can be in an ongoing & eternal relationship with Him. God surrendered that which was the most precious to Him, so that you and I can be in a relationship with God based on grace and not achievement. Spend some time today remembering how blessed you are because of the outrageous gift of God.
Pray:
Father in Heaven, I thank you for your complete love for me and for all of your creation. Whenever I begin to take you or our relationship for granted; please remind me of the cost to yourself that I can know and trust you. Bless me everyday with a strong desire to serve and honor you in everything I do and say. Amen