This morning in church we had our monthly communion service. Pastor Luke was clear about who should, and who should not take part. Have faith in God and his redeeming work, come to the table. Lack faith stay put in your seat. As I’ve been mucking about this afternoon wondering if I’d ever come up with something for Miss Kate’s word prompt, I thought perhaps this might be hold the answer for me? Some will come, others will not.
Some Will Come
Twixt gardening, extra work
and a busy, yet foggy mind
the word some left me hanging
wondering if this week is
one I’d have to skip.
Tired this morning I was
tempted to church not
to make, but hubby was eager
so off we went.
Yesterday see,
left us both feeling discouraged.
Projects undertaken, but
not completed. Feels a bit
the bummer you know?
And when weird dreams in the
night follow, it leaves
a foggy, befuddled brain.
Youth pastor Luke talked
to us about the words
Law and Word as found
throughout the book of James.
Speaking to how the
gospel is found in James
in the use of these two words.
He tied that in with
communion, the Lord’s supper,
if you will.
And how God’s grace
allows us to come.
but some shouldn’t come
because they won’t
acknowledge God’s grace
in their lives.
And for those some who
will come, we do see God’s
grace so evident in our lives,
in his forgiveness of our
deep wrongdoing.
but for those
some who won’t come, they
should stay in place, and
contemplate the word, and
the law, and how it showcases
the good news found within
the book of James.
Sermon in a nutshell
The word is God’s word, his truth
imparted to us, that is
implanted in our hearts, so that
we can be doers of the word.
The law is a perfect thing,
that brings us liberty, and comes
to us from the King of Kings,
and let’s us find rest in the
freedom of forgiveness.
That’s the good news you know?
Some of us will come, and
Some of us won’t. Will you be
one to stay and ponder? To see
the good news of James for the first
time? And then come, be one who will
come and share the table, with
others who’ve seen the same truth?
We can talk if you’d like. 🙂
Gayl says
My prayer is that one day my whole family will come to know the saving faith of Christ and find the freedom that is only in Him. For now, I have to settle for some, but God can change hearts, so that’s what I pray. Blessings to you, Annette! I’m your neighbor at #FiveMinuteFriday.
Annette1 says
yes, prayers that all family members come. Needful!
Laurie Hanscom Harmon says
So much truth in this post. Great read!
Annette1 says
thank you
Sandra K. Stein says
I’m glad you didn’t skip his week.
My thoughts echo Gayl’s.
Dawn Fanshawe says
Yes, Annette. All are invited, all are loved, but only some will come and receive. If the world would see and know His almighty, unsurpassing LOVE, they would come running.