Our Perfect Gift…
Light for Us!
Repentance is a gift from our loving Creator who gives and strengthens faith in Jesus. We desperately need to to receive the Light not only for our own forgiveness, but also to be cleansed of sins committed against us. The The Means of Grace.
Micah 7:18
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| Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. Micah 7:18 |
God’s character is of mercy.
God’s love is different than human love in that it is unwavering and it never ceases or changes. In accusations and warnings of judgement about rebellion and falsehood, God’s purpose is not to destroy, but to give hope and restoration. His promises of the Messiah have been fulfilled. He casts all our sin into the depths of the sea. Jesus is peace for the world.
“Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Watch, listen, sing!
- BibleProject video
- Introduction and conversation
- Daily chapel sermon
- Light for Us All devotion
- Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing
- Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing,
A cheerful trust maintain;
For God, the source of ev’rything,
Your portion shall remain.
- He is your treasure, He your joy,
Your life and light and Lord,
Your Counselor when doubts annoy,
Your shield and great reward.
- Why spend the day in blank despair,
In restless thought the night?
On your Creator cast your care;
He makes your burdens light.
- Did not His love and truth and pow’r
Guard ev’ry childhood day?
And did He not in threat’ning hour
Turn dreaded ills away?
- He only will with patience chide,
His rod falls gently down;
And all your sins He casts aside
In ocean depths to drown.
- His wisdom never plans in vain
Nor falters nor mistakes.
All that His counsels may ordain
A blessed ending makes.
- Upon your lips, then, lay your hand,
And trust His guiding love;
Then like a rock thy peace shall stand
Here and in heav’n above.
Lutheran Service Book #737
