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October 14, 2022 | ||
Dear Church Family, I was reading Ezekiel 24 this week and came to the section where God tells Ezekiel that his wife is going to die. I can’t imagine such a difficult word from the Lord. Beyond that, though, God also instructs him not to publicly mourn for her loss.
God explained that her death would illustrate to the people that, just as Ezekiel lost the delight of his eyes, so would the exiles. They would lose the temple and the people of Jerusalem. Ezekiel faithfully obeyed the Lord, even though it must have been incredibly difficult. It reminded me that sometimes it is incredibly difficult and painful to follow the Lord. Even when we are in God’s will there will be loss and pain. Because Ezekiel was faithful even in this moment, God was able to use him as a powerful sign to the people.
His obedience became a sign to them and allowed them to know that it was the Lord God Who had given them that sign. May we be faithful both in the painless tasks and the painful ones, being signs to others that they may come to know the Lord God. –David Bronleewe What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Elder Training: The next monthly Bible Study will be on on Tuesday, October 25th at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. Whether you’re interested in training towards Eldership or simply want to grow in your relationship with Christ, we would love to see you there. If you need a copy of the homework from last month, contact Pastor Dave (daveb@gospellifebc.com or 208-505-8974). Pray for a New Location: We found out this week that the movie theater will be closing soon. Join us in praying for God to open the door to a new meeting place. We know that He is faithful and nothing catches Him off-guard. If you have any potential places, please contact Pastor Dave (daveb@gospellifebc.com or 208-505-8974). Life Groups: Life Groups are an important way to connect and grow at Gospel Life. If you’re looking for a group to join, we have several different options to choose from, with more coming soon. You can sign up below or stop by the Welcome Table on Sunday. | ||
Faithful Through the Pain
