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Becoming Over-Comers

In this season of the passion of Jesus, we all look forward to Resurrection Sunday (Easter), and we focus on the power of the resurrected Christ! Every Christian I know wants to live in the overcoming reality of God’s power in us. It is merely the great message of the cross! Redeemed, Reborn, and Empowered! That is the full life in Jesus.

This past Sunday, we looked at Matthew 5:3 and the first words of Jesus as he launched his public ministry. Those words are:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

It is a wake-up call for all who want the Kingdom to be evident in our lives. It comes to those who recognize that we can’t and only He can! In Hebrews 4 we are called back to the reality of our need and Jesus’ provision. It is our task as believers to continue in the truth that our only hope ever is Jesus and what he has accomplished. 

This coming Sunday we will follow last week’s message with a special time of worship and prayer. Our focus will remain on the grace of God and on our pursuit of the Rest that comes in Him alone! (Hebrews 4). As you journey through this week, and as you spend time each day resting in Jesus and pursuing Him, take time to consider how great your need is, and how much greater HIS provision is! He paid it all. We need it all. In Him, there is life and the Kingdom of Heaven.

I am looking forward to worshipping and praying with you all!
Blessings,
Pastor Kevin

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