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May 29, 2026 | ||
Dear Church Family, Have you ever overslept and missed an appointment? It’s a horrible feeling to wake up in a panic and realize that you missed out on something important. I was reading this morning in Luke 12, as Jesus warns His disciples of the importance of being ready for His return.
It’s been nearly 2,000 years since Jesus uttered these words. Time has a way of lulling us to sleep, causing us to think, “He hasn’t returned in so many years; surely He won’t return any time soon.” As I was reading, though, several things stuck out to me. First, we must be ready, because we do not know the time. Jesus could return at any moment. The takeaway for me is that we should be in a constant state of ready since His return could be at any time. Are we ready, right now, for Christ’s return? Is there anything keeping us from being ready right now? Second, there is work to be done while we’re waiting. Jesus left us here with a mission: Make disciples of all the nations. Are we busy doing our Master’s work, or are we distracted by other things? Jesus emphasized that we should stay dressed for action and keep our lamps burning. Later, He says, “Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes” (Luke 12:43 ESV). What will the Lord find us doing, if He returns today? Finally, there is reward for faithful service. In verse 44, Jesus concludes about those faithful servants, “Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions” (Luke 12:44 ESV). What kind of reward is in store for us? To me, the greatest reward is to hear from my Master, “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master” (Matthew 25:21 ESV). May we always be ready, busy doing the work of the Master, longing for and awaiting His return!
–Pastor Dave ———————————————————————————————————————————————- What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Church in the Park: We’re going to have a special morning worship service at Orah Brandt Park (7999 Cherry Ln, Nampa, ID 83687) on Sunday, June 7th at 10 am. We’ll meet at the pavilion near the pickle ball courts. After the worship service, we’ll have a potluck picnic and hang out and play yard games. The church will grill hamburgers and hotdogs. Please bring a side or dessert to share. Men’s Online Life Group: Our Thursday morning men’s group just started a new study through the Gospel of John on Thursday mornings from 7-8 am. Contact Pastor Dave if you have any questions or would like to join. Youth Summer Kick-Off: Come join us at West Park (27 N Park Dr, Nampa, ID 83651) on June 14th from 5-7 pm. We’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs and enjoy time together playing games and looking into God’s Word. MAF “Runway to the Nations” Concert: Mission Aviation Fellowship is hosting a concert on Friday, June 19th at 6:30 pm at their hanger (107 N. Pilatus Lane, Nampa, ID 83687). It is free to the public and you can find out more information here: Upcoming Dates: Women’s Book Study (June 11th) Opportunities to Serve: If you are interested in serving in any of the ministries of the church, we would love to hear from you. There is a section on the connection card for you to fill out and turn in to the giving box. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Dave. 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: This Coming Sunday: Previous Worship Services: | ||
Are we busy doing the Master’s work?
