The Basics

Greetings, Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the Community!

The lectionary series for this past Sunday provided us with a good review of the BASICS. Here are the readings (in roughly historical order):

Exodus 19:2-8
Psalm 100
Matthew 9:35-10:8
Romans 5:1-8

And here are the Basics:

1. GOD IS LOVE AND HE LOVES US

Ps. 100:3 – We are His people, the sheep of His pasture
Ps. 100:5 – God is good and His steadfast love endures forever
Romans 5:5 God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

2. GOD INVITES US TO BE WITH HIM

Exodus 19:3 God called Moses from the mountain
Exodus 19:4 God bore His people on eagles’ wings and brought them to Himself
Psalm 100:2 Worship the Lord, come into His presence with singing
Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving; enter His courts with praise
Matthew 10:5 Jesus sent his disciples to the lost sheep

3. GOD OPENS THE WAY FOR US TO BE WITH HIM

Romans 5:2 We have gained access to grace through Christ.
Romans 5:8 Christ died for us.

The rest, with the prompting of the Holy Spirit, is up to us. The kingdom of heaven has come near! (Matt. 10:7) Ponder His invitation this week. Go to meet Him in your heart through your prayers, study and service to others! Thank you for what you do and who you are!

Blessings,

Br. Daniel-Joseph, CTG
Guardian