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September 18, 2026 | ||
Dear Church Family, It can be so disheartening to look out at the world and see wickedness seemingly triumph in the face of righteousness. We long for justice, but are often left with injustice. We know that God’s way is always right, but look out at so much wrong. We see this anguish in many of the psalms, as the writers wrestle with what they know and what they see and experience. Often, I can become discouraged by this reality, but today as I read Psalm 52, I noticed a strong defiance to evil in David’s words.
He speaks of those who love and boast of evil and plot destruction. They lie, deceive, and devour. In the middle of this, though, David reminds them, “The steadfast love of God endures all the day.” I found that phrase, “all the day,” comforting. No matter what time it is, God’s steadfast love is present and enduring. No matter what is going on or how confident the wicked are, God’s steadfast love will outlast them, because it endures all the day. David is confident that God’s loyal love will outlast all the wicked and every evil. Though they laugh now, “but God will break you down forever; he will snatch and tear you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah” (Psalm 52:5). May we have that same confidence in the face of evil. Let us remember that, if it’s not right, God’s not finished. With that confidence, we can patiently wait on God to work out His justice.
–Pastor Dave ————————————————————————————————————————– What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Communion: We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper as part of our Sunday morning service this Sunday, September 20th. Through the ordinance of communion, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins, and look forward to His return. Sunday Evening Youth Group: We’re excited to begin meeting again starting this Sunday, September 20th. If you are in 6-12 grade, we’d love to have you join us at the Bronleewes’ house from 5-7 pm. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and start a new study through the book, A Case for Christ, looking at the incredible evidence for the biblical Jesus. Elder Training: Our next training is on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. Please contact Pastor Dave if you have any questions or need a copy of the homework. Ladies Hike: Women and girls are invited to join us for a hike and outdoor fellowship on Saturday, September 26th from 2:30-8:00 pm. We will meet at Evelyn Seashore’s home and carpool up to Mores Mountain Loop Trailhead just past Bogus Basin. After the 2 mile hike we will enjoy a picnic dinner, fellowship and breathtaking views. If you would like to join us please let Evelyn or Abby know so that we can plan for carpooling and dinner. Be sure to invite a friend! Life Groups: If you’re interested in joining a life group, we have several to choose from. You can check them out here: https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups 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: | ||
The steadfast love of God endures all the day
