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May 2, 2025 | ||
Dear Church Family, We live in a world of information overload. It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the news, counter news, rumors, and conspiracy theories. All of these have a habit of driving us to fear. Things weren’t that much different in Isaiah’s day. The nation of Judah faced threats from Syria and Israel and rumors of an Assyrian invasion. All of this drove King Ahaz and the rest of the people to fear.
Sometimes we feel that way, too. Faced with unknowns, uncertainties, real and perceived threats, fears, and anxieties, we feel like trees shaken by the wind. I love what God says to Isaiah in the next chapter. Faced with the pending Assyrian invasion, God gives him these important words:
It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the news and conspiracies around us and live in fear of all of them. God’s reminder is just as true today as it was in Isaiah’s day. We are to fear Him and Him alone. When we fear Him, we don’t have to be afraid of anything else. What things have you been in fear of lately? How have you let fear of those things keep you from fearing God? How can a proper view of Him help you face those things in faith? Today, let the Lord be your fear and let Him be your dread.
What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Youth Group: All youth are invited this Sunday, May 4th, from 5-7 pm, to the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our study, “Tackling Tough Questions.” New Men’s Life Group: We are starting a new group for those new to or young in the faith. We’ll go through important and foundational truths for those wanting to grow in their walk with Christ. We’ll meet online using Google Meet on Thursday mornings from 7-8:30am and our first meeting will be May 8th. Talk to Pastor Dave, if you are interested in joining the group. Graduate Sunday: We’ll be celebrating our graduating seniors on Sunday, May 18th, during the morning worship service, taking time to honor and pray for them. If you have a graduating senior and would like them to participate, please contact Pastor Dave (daveb@gospellifebc.com). We will also have a dinner that evening for them and their parents. Let Pastor Dave know if you can make it to that, as well. Life Groups: If you’re interested in joining a life group, we have several to choose from. You can check them out here: Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time: Upcoming Dates: Communion (May 25th) This Coming Sunday: Previous Worship Services: | ||
. . . let the Lord be your fear, and let Him be your dread
