Worship on Sunday - God Willing, 10 AM

 

Long ago and far away - I began blogging with primitive equipment and only a few people to notice. I was ecstatic over a total of 100 people visiting the blog. Christina encouraged the effort and we found out how many people debated various issues, from the Church Growth fanatics, to the followers of King James' precise work, and the Luther-Melanchthon-Chemnitz triad.

Printing Lutheran books has always been enjoyable, especially with the artistic help and advice of Norma Boeckler. I enjoy the global reach of blogging.

That total of 100 people reading the blog has risen to a daily count from 2,000 to 40,000 views. 

The Glory of the Gospel

 

Psalm 91 is the fuel and candor and glory of the Old Testament Gospel, teaching so much of the entire Bible and yet offering in only a few verses. Anyone who feels distraught, worn, shunned, or crushed will find Psalm 91 one of the best possible aids. 

The Gospel is the Bible and our hearts long to hear, repeat, and embrace it.

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, is the voice of Psalm 91. The Son of God gives us the vision of all He does through the Father. People beg for the Savior to rescue and support Him - He is already there and eager to serve us. We are always in need and He is always anxious to lift us up and strengthen us.

We have the advantage of sheep, lambs, shepherd dog, and an earthly shepherd. How can anyone deny the value of a living, breathing example of John 10?

Or the work of the Good Samaritan, a beautiful example of Psalm 91!

The issue is not in wanting but needing to embrace what the Savior graciously offers for us.

Are any other animals more appealing than the lambs?