The Gift of Humility
September 23, 2018
Eighteenth Sunday of Pentecost
All three Sunday Readings ring out with the gift of humility. Jeremiah, deeply hurt by those who sought to destroy him, still humbly leaves vengeance to the Lord. James exhorts believers not to think of themselves as wiser than anyone else, especially when the evidence of their lives was full of bitter jealousy and selfish ambition. James urges the wise to repent and to exhibit the humility Christ demonstrated by being “peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” When Jesus makes clear that He is on a path that leads to humiliation on the cross, the disciples haughtily argue about who among them is the greatest. By this they demonstrate that they did not understand what Jesus was saying. Jesus then teaches that the greatest thing in life is to be the servant of all. And to show them the simplicity of it, He picks up a child and exhorts them to receive him in humility. We live in a world still ruled much of the time by brashness, boasting, and exulting in lording over others. At times we are tempted to treat others who are not Christians in these sinful ways. Yet these Readings work together to show us another way to live—humbly trusting God.
See You Sunday! Pastor Phil
Plan to Bring a Friend Tonight
FAMILY MOVIE - FRIDAY NIGHT
TONIGHT 6-8:30PM
Popcorn and fun!
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Website: www.victorylutheran.org
Location: 4651 Kernan Boulevard South, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Phone: 904-642-8900
Prayer Requests:
All people suffering from flooding and property destruction from Hurricane Florence.
Cookie Rodriquez:
In Brooks Rehab recovering from knew replacement surgery.
Aubrey Baker:
Testing for low platelet count.
Lucy Hatter:
Fighting liver cancer with protocol beginning last Thursday .
Dolly Carlson:
Battling cancer.
Larry Krantz:
Brother of Robert Krantz, wrestling with cancer.
John Grotefend:
Father of Heather Krull, battling prostate cancer.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. There I will not fear! Psalm 46: 1-2a.
Worship @ Victory Lutheran Church 8:00AM & 10:30AM, 9:15 Sunday School
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS IN THE 10:30 SERVICE
We welcome into the Victory family, Virginia Black, from Jacksonville by profession of faith, Lindy Eake and Tom and Amy Warren by transfer of membership from sister WELS congregations - Lindy from Wisconsin and the Warrens from Minnesota. May the Lord Jesus bless our efforts to serve him and glorify his name as members of His Body!