In 2008 and beyond
JANUARY 6, 2008 (SUNDAY)
God says, “Fear Not!” As we begin 2008, we do so with faith in the Lord and confidence in his love and power. He invites us to trust Him completely, in Isaiah 41:10 KJV, ”Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
In this one verse God clearly says three things we can take with us every day of 2008, and every day for the remainder of our lives:
- I am your God
- I will be with you
- I will help you
This is our sermon this morning, a sermon I have preached many times at the beginning of a new year, a sermon I hope each of us takes to heart.