Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, even when we feel the world is falling down around us. We don’t look at our circumstances because we know that God can use any situation for good. So we live with hope knowing that no matter what He is in control. Let us contemplate that thought and remember that we are called to be prisoners of that hope.

Rahab’s story usually isn’t a story that is told on Mother’s Day but it is an important one. We see a woman who hasn’t necessarily lived a holy life come to know God and live out her life leaning into what He has for her. It proves to us one chapter doesn’t tell the whole story.

Joshua I’m sure had a lot of anxiety leading the Israelites into the promised land. Even though he knew which way he was going there was probably still anxiety. So God says be strong and courageous. That is our message as well.

As Jesus is speaking during the Sermon on the Mount He gives this line about not giving what is sacred to dogs or pearls to swine. It seems so random. What is He even talking about? Discernment. We need to have the ability to discern. But what do we mean by that? We will talk about that today.

He has risen! He has risen indeed! A battle cry that helped people at that time realize what the resurrection meant. They realized the power that the resurrection brought. What this meant for them. What does it mean for us?

The Israelites were given a choice of comfort or uncomfortableness multiple times during the Passover. They continued to choose comfort. When given that choice what do we choose?

Ephesians tells us to give our lives as a fragrant offering. I can imagine the extravagant love that is talked about in Ephesians is best shown in the story of Mary of Bethany. She broke out expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet. What an extraordinary act of love.

Peter’s action in denying Jesus the night Jesus was betrayed wasn’t good. But I am so thankful that we get to see the redemption arc of Peter’s life. Peter’s failure isn’t the final word. We see though through that situation that Peter was remorseful for his actions. We can’t just pass off our failures we need to be remorseful and repent.

On the night they celebrated with the Passover meal Jesus was washing feet, even the feet of Judas. All while the disciples were arguing over who was the greatest. Our call is to Christlikeness, to serve, to humble ourselves instead of trying to grab power.

The call to discipleship is not something to come into lightly. May we understand that call.