This is the 24th Sunday of the season of Pentecost. The message is based on Hebrews 10: 31 - 39.
What does worship do for us besides bring us into a fellowship of people?
Through worship we become closer to God. This is something we all need, and, as is said in Hebrews, we need to hold firm and not drift away from it. We gain in patience, and we surrender to life on life's terms with an understanding that God will see us through. We have hope even when there is very little hope.
Through worship we affirm the character of God, who is merciful and gracious, approachable and abounding in steadfast love, as the psalm says.
Through worship we become better people. We affirm again what we say in the creed: Jesus sits at the right hand of God the Father. Then Jesus' way will win out in history, and good will triumph. We gain a new start, enabling us to live creatively and triumphantly, with a good sense of humor and a dedication NOT to give up!
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