Today is the commemoration of Jeremiah.
Today's readings are Psalm 31.19-24, Joshua 1.1-18, and Acts 8.1-25.
Be strong and courageous! Whether you are Joshua leading the people of Israel into the promised land against all odds, or whether you are Philip, bringing the Gospel to the enemies of Israel in Samaria, being used by God to cast out demons and convert magicians, or whoever you are, God has called his people to accomplish his will on this earth. Do we trust in Jesus? What then will be impossible for us? What force of this world can stand against Christ's Church, following their Lord who conquered death itself? Nothing will stand against our Lord and Savior as he works in and through his people. Is there anything that is too difficult for him? Not at all. It may be too difficult for us. We may not understand what we are doing or what God's purpose is for us in our journey. Like Philip we may know that our enemies could kill us. We may also have times of uncertainty, not knowing where we will go next or what we will do next. Yet there is no need for fear. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, knows how he will use us. His perfect love casts out all fear. So may the Lord bless us to be strong and courageous this day.
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