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Date: February 9, 2021
Subject: It's February 9; Good Morning Union
Luke 22
“The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.” Vs 26
It’s coming to an end and Jesus seems to be focusing more and more on how He can equip His disciples for what is to come. They still appear to be wanting a powerful political takeover—Jesus is focused on how to respond once they discover His “kingdom is not of this world.” Two specific characteristics remain His priorities:
And,
Two principles quite contrary to what might feel like normal responses in this life, but Jesus calls me to something quite different than the responses of the world. If I want to be great then it seems I should be demonstrating greatness by acting like I’m great! Not so with Jesus; if I want to be great in His eyes I need to learn how to serve.
And when evil and wickedness attack I need to defend myself, or so it seems. But Jesus calls me to surrender not defeat. Not surrender to the evil and give in, but surrender to Him so He can do what He does best—save me.
As He comes to the end His focus for the survival of His disciples was two-fold—serve and surrender. Serve others; surrender to Him. He’ll take it from there.
Have a great day following Jesus’ plan for success,
Pastor Rich
Quote for the day: “Sometimes I joke about what I’d do if I knew I had only one day left to live. Eat junk food, go crazy, etc. Then it hit me: Jesus KNEW He had only one day left to live: And He washed feet.” Steve Bezner
PS Pastor Gua, young adult pastor at our College View Church, is in Campus Ministries every Tuesday from 1-3pm to provide you the option of a female pastor perspective. You can make an appointment by contacting Pastor Gua at gmontour@collegeviewchurch.org, or by text at (978) 333-1209, or just drop in and see if she is busy!
PPS Christ on Demand- 7:30- 8:00 each Tuesday evening in the Shawnee Porter Room and on Zoom. This week Pastor Gua will be sharing.
PPPS Small Group- “The Garden” on Zoom every Tuesday evening from 8-9
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86979686124?pwd=bVo5VldMYXhKNUV3SDVJOFFTamlZQT09
PP..S Union basketball- Women at 5; Men at 7. Watch it live on line. https://ugroups.ucollege.edu/events?topic_tags=1756286
PPP..S And don’t forget how cold it is out there and that we are collecting gloves, hats, socks, and anything else warm, and bottled water, that I’ll be bringing down to the City Mission this afternoon to help the homeless. Check your closets and your draws and see if you have something you can share. Bring it by Campus Ministries today. Thanks in advance for those gifts, and thanks to all those who have already filled our first box!!