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Week of October 5, 2025
In Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia he wrote, “You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?” (Galatians 5:7 NKJV) The Modern Paraphrase by Ben Campbell Johnson puts it this way, “I am wondering what got in your way that you no longer live in the freedom that is yours?”
As you follow Jesus, there will be discouraging things that will happen and life doesn’t always go the way you hoped it would go. For instance, people will let you down and unexpected things will happen which can cause you to wonder if you can keep going. As a Christian, you signed up to follow Jesus. Jesus always has been what He promised to be and He has never failed even once. He’s the author and finisher of our faith, which means that God finishes what He starts. He started a work in your life, and He wants to continue it. But for that to happen, you need to keep your eyes on Jesus, Who ran His race for you. You cannot let the distractions of the world events steal your focus from Him.
Jesus is coming again! Every day brings us closer to His return. The Bible tells us that in the same way that He ascended to heaven after His resurrection, He will return. As the Day approaches, we will see signs and wonders: famines, wars and rumors of wars, seas and waves roaring, and earthquakes. People will love themselves and their money. They will be disobedient and despisers of good, boasters and blasphemers, unholy and unloving. Luke 21:28 tells us, “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” But in the last days, He also will pour out His Spirit on all people. Sons and daughters will prophesy. Young men will see visions, and old men will dream dreams. Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. We are certainly seeing all these thing happen right before our eyes. When we see these signs, we are to rejoice— our Bridegroom is on the way! 2 Corinthians 6:2 tells us, “Now is the day of salvation.” Are you ready to meet Jesus?
Pastor Dave
