Sisters and brothers,
Happy Monday to all! Yesterday as we worshiped, we sang about our worth and our unworthiness. Our worth is in the value Jesus placed on us by dying in our place on the cross while we were yet sinners. If we, like the hymnwriter, ask ourselves,
“Why should I gain from His reward,
I cannot give an answer.
But this I know with all my heart,
His wounds have paid my ransom.”
Then, from 2 Corinthians 8, we thought about how the children of such a generous God should overflow with generosity. God looked at us and did not give us what we deserved but gave us what we needed. God sent His Son to be our Savior and the Savior of the world. Our God is the greatest examples of generosity in history. When we know this God and walk with Him, we will reflect His continual generosity toward others. Generosity is God’s gracious gift to those who trust and walk with Jesus. God’s generosity towards us pushes us to true generosity towards others. God’s generosity enables us to give with wisdom.Christians willingly give to others as we realize God great generosity toward us.
Good Friday and Easter are a season where unbelievers are more open to invitations to worship. Pray about who you might invite to worship and hear about Jesus during on Good Friday and Easter.
The annual business meeting of the East Madison Baptist Church will be held on April 13, 2025, following our morning worship.
Remember to keep praying continually for each other. None of us know fully the burdens our brothers and sisters in Christ might be carrying.
Love being your pastor!
Bob Ray, Pastor, East Madison Baptist Church