THOUGHTS FROM THE PASTOR
Admiration or Devotion?
Passage: Mark 8:34-38
During His time on earth, Jesus had many admirers. Wherever He went, large crowds of people gathered around to witness His miracle-working power, or to be astonished by His wise teaching. Even today, many people admire Jesus for His humility, wisdom, and compassion – and rightfully so! Yet Jesus is worthy of far more than mere admiration. He is worthy of our complete devotion. He deserves not only to be admired, but to be worshiped and adored for all eternity, so much so that His heavenly throne room is already filled with the sound of saints and angels continually crying out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty!” You and I were created to join that heavenly anthem, and to live our lives in total devotion to the One who laid down His life for us. But that devotion comes with a cost. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 8:35 that “if you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.” Are you willing to move into a life of deeper devotion toward Jesus? The cost may be great, but the reward will be far greater! Join us this Sunday as we consider what it means to live a life that is truly devoted to Him.
Blessings,
Jason Sigsby
SUNDAY SERVICE REMINDER
This Sunday we are pleased to have a guest speaker with us. His name is Jason Sigsby. He has been in Beijing many years. He is the Pastor of BICF's Oasis Church located at Oasis Hospital near the 798 Art District. He also assists Byron Brenneman at New Day down in the Daxing area of Beijing. We are so excited to have speak to us today on the topic of ADORATION OR DEVOTION.
So come expectant this Sunday with open and humble hearts to receive what it is God wants to say to you.
FAITH BUILDERS
FAITH BUILDERS RESUMES THIS SUNDAY from 8:45-9:45
