“Be strong and
courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for
the Lord your God goes
with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
From the very beginning of creation,
humanity was created to be in community. God saw that Adam should have a
helper; a friend; a companion – someone to love. So, God created Eve. If you study
the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, you will notice that the first three
commandments show us how to love God. Commandment four – “Remember the Sabbath
by keeping it holy….” tells us how to rest.
It is a pivotal commandment to the remaining commandments which instructs
us how to love our neighbor.
All of the commandments can be
summed into one phrase, as Jesus said, “Love God; Love neighbor.” In other
words, the Triune God – Father, Son, and Spirit – created humanity with the
ability to love God and neighbor and ultimately to live in community. Remember
the Sabbath commandment? When we gather to worship, we gather as a community in
which we love God and love our neighbor despite differences or hindrances. We
have been created to live and enjoy life together. So if you feel lonely, then
respond to God’s grace by worshiping together with this community of faith.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: If
you or someone you know feels lonely, then invite them to worship this upcoming
Sunday.
Prayer: Lord Jesus of Nazareth, High Priest
of Heaven, you have created us to be in community. Stir up this desire to serve
your world and foster the community you have placed before me today. Amen.
Jonathan Crabtree
Pastor of Student Ministry
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