Witness Together!
October 22, 2017
THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The Jewish people in exile in Babylon doubted God’s plan for them, but Isaiah gave them hope when he was inspired to write the Lord’s address to King Cyrus. God would use even this pagan ruler for the good of His people. And, indeed, they were able to return to the Promised Land through an edict of Cyrus. The people of Jesus’ day chafed under Roman rule, but Jesus taught to “render to Caesar” his due. It was under the Roman occupation, after all, that Jesus was born, lived, died, and rose for our salvation. Knowing that God is so resolute in His determination to use even evil and ungodly intentions for His purpose and holy will, we can live in peace. We can trust Him for our physical and spiritual needs. Paul commends the Church in Thessalonica for spreading the Gospel, though at the time Christianity was an illegal religion. Whenever we doubt God’s care, then the end of the story, God’s victory over all things, is our comfort for time and eternity. This gospel confidence is what propelled Martin Luther to boldly confess Christ in his day and age.
God Bless see you on Sunday, Pastor Phil
Victory Worship
CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY MEETING
SUNDAY—OCTOBER 22ND @ 9:15AM
Plan on attending this important meeting as Victory makes important decisions on 2018 budget plans.
Sunday, Oct 22, 2017, 08:00 AM
4651 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Prayer Requests
Becky Ziemer: Home recovering from foot surgery
Sheralyn Clark: Wrestling with cancer treatments.
Charlene Cavan: Home recovering from cancer surgery.
Inga McCaughey: Home wrestling with serious back pain issues.
Gloria Dunham: At home and has stopped all cancer treatments.
Geri Olson: Undergoing chemo therapy for several months.
“I am your Shield and Exceedingly Great Reward” - Gen 15:1