Category: the Other 6

This past Sunday, Pastor Reuben reminded us that our spiritual lives are like a house God is building, founded on essential blocks like faith and love, followed by humility and the fear of the Lord, which leads to wisdom. These foundations are crucial for receiving God’s blessings and fulfilling His purpose for us.

“Come, let us sing for joy!” Today’s devotional is a vibrant call to worship. Let’s shift our focus to God and enter His presence with thanksgiving.

This week, we’ve explored the Sabbath not merely as a day off, but as God’s intentional gift—a life-giving rhythm of rest, community, worship, and mission designed for our flourishing, ultimately centered on Jesus Himself, the Lord of the Sabbath.

The sermon explained that our Sunday Sabbath gathering isn’t an escape from life, but a time of worship and renewal that equips and fuels us for our daily mission as Christ’s ambassadors in the world.

The sermon stressed that Sabbath involves community; our Sunday gatherings are vital for mutual encouragement, support, and belonging, reminding us we are not meant to live out our faith alone.

Sunday’s message emphasized that the Sabbath, particularly our Sunday gathering, is designed to provide deep soul rest, a peace that comes from trusting God and releasing our burdens to Him.

The sermon highlighted how Jesus challenged the legalistic interpretations of the Sabbath, emphasizing that human need takes precedence over rigid rules, and declaring Himself as the ultimate authority over the Sabbath.

The Sunday sermon reminded us that the Sabbath is not a burdensome obligation, but a divine gift designed by God from the very beginning for humanity’s well-being and connection with Him.

This week, we’ve explored humility from root to fruit, from its contrast with pride to its tangible blessings. Today, we synthesize these daily reflections, emphasizing that humility is not a one-time act, but a lifestyle woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Humility is not just a virtue in itself; it unlocks tangible blessings, including God’s favor and deeper unity with Him and others. Pride, conversely, leads to opposition and division.