Dear Church Family, No one wants to be called a fool or a scoundrel. We would much rather be called honorable or noble. In Isaiah 32 God contrasts the fool and scoundrel with the noble person. As I read through the passage I was fascinated by the description of the noble person. Often the best way to avoid something negative is to strive for something positive. How can we seek to be noble people? Isaiah 32:8 (ESV)
But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands.
The person of noble character is marked by what he stands on and what he plans. It’s both the things that he stands on as he makes decisions in life and the things he dreams about as he plans for the future. What about you? What do you stand on when you’re making tough decisions? Do you take shortcuts or bend the rules, or are you committed to standing on noble things? The things we stand on end up shaping us and forming our character. We shouldn’t be surprised that we end up becoming dishonorable if we’ve stood on dishonor in the decisions we make. If you want to be noble, stand on noble things. What about your plans and dreams? The things you focus on and strive toward? Are they honorable dreams or questionable ones? Just as the things we stand on end up shaping us, the things we strive towards also shape us. We shouldn’t be surprised if we end up as fools if we’ve been striving after foolish things. If you want to be noble, plan noble things. What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time: https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/368653Outreach Meeting: Let’s be praying about how God would have us reach the community around us with the Gospel. The meeting is now scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th at 7 pm. Please bring any ideas God gives you to the meeting at the Bronleewes’ house. Prayer Night: Our next prayer night will be Sunday, April 2nd at 6 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We have the privilege of bringing our needs before the Lord and praising Him for Who He is and what he has done for us. Life Groups: Life Groups are an important way to connect and grow at Gospel Life. We have several exciting groups for men, women, or both. You can hear about some of these groups here: https://youtu.be/4GEoz7aeYTE?t=873
If you’re looking for a group to join, you can sign up below or stop by the Welcome Table on Sunday.
https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups Sunday, March 19, 2023:
Choosing Sides – Join us on Sunday in our series through the Gospel According to Mark. We’ll be looking at Mark 9:38-50 and the need to choose sides: Are we for Jesus or against Him? Watch Previous Worship Services
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