Wednesday March 15, 2006 Bible Study

Where were you last night? We had bible study and you weren't there and we missed you. But more importantly, the Lord missed you. It reminds me of the story I told at the end of my last sermon at Zion.

An elderly minister, a grandfather, was in his study preparing the sermon and thinking about the poor turn out for bible study the night before when he heard his grandson John crying. The child was the youngest of his grandchildren and was often left out of the activities of the older children. The minister went to him and asked what happened. He said that they were playing hide and seek but when he went to hide, no one came to look for him. "Ah John!", said the old man, "that's exactly what's happening with the Lord. The Lord is always present for us in our lives but for many is hidden just below the surface of our daily activities and no one seems to be looking for him." "But, don't worry child; He will be there for you and you will be a part of his activities in the world just as your older playmates will soon be part of yours."


In our bible study from Paul's letter to the church in Corinth (1Corinthians 2:1-10) we studied about the strength of the Lord which is ever present for us in our lives but which lies hidden from our immediate perceptions but always available to us by discernment through prayer and faith. We also raised our hearts and voices to the Lord through song and prayer. Our bible study and prayer meeting is an intimate encounter with the Lord. It is an important part of our spiritual lives. Please come next Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Not only do we miss you but the Lord misses you as well.

Rev. Rich

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