Category: the Other 6

Pastor Reuben taught that God builds our lives through faith, love, humility, and wisdom for a specific purpose: He desires our lives to be a “house” that hosts His presence and operates from a place of His rest, regardless of external circumstances.

Pastor Reuben emphasized that after establishing foundations of faith, love, humility, and the fear of the Lord, our lives (our “house”) are built through wisdom. This wisdom, originating from God, is crucial for making right choices, discerning truth, and constructing a life that honors Him.

Continuing the theme of building our lives, Pastor Reuben highlighted humility and the fear of the Lord as key elements following faith and love. The fear of the Lord is presented not as terror, but as the essential starting point for gaining true wisdom.

Pastor Reuben taught us that God builds our spiritual lives on foundations of faith, love, humility, and the fear of the Lord (leading to wisdom). Humility is essential because it positions us to receive God’s grace and favor, shaping how we see God, ourselves, and others.

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.