The Open Word (Audio)

If you knew Jesus was coming back tomorrow, how would you spend your last day on earth? Would you live very differently to prepare, or would you continue on with life as normal because you were already ready to meet the King of Kings? In today’s message, Pastor David encourages us to remember the that the Lord’s Second Coming is imminent. We want to be Christians who are wise with their time so that when we do finally meet Jesus face to face, we will hear the words, “Well done good and faithful servant.”

In 1 Peter chapter 3, the Apostle points to Sarah, Abraham’s wife, as a shining example of Godly submission in marriage. Though Sarah was flawed just like the rest of us, God used her mightily. Sarah was able to submit to her husband even in very difficult circumstances because she trusted the Lord with the outcome. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages wives to trust the Lord as Sarah did. As Godly wives lean on Jesus, they can answer the Biblical call to submission to their husbands because they know that God is faithful.

In 1 Peter chapter 3, the Apostle points to Sarah, Abraham’s wife, as a shining example of Godly submission in marriage. Though Sarah was flawed just like the rest of us, God used her mightily. Sarah was able to submit to her husband even in very difficult circumstances because she trusted the Lord with the outcome. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages wives to trust the Lord as Sarah did. As Godly wives lean on Jesus, they can answer the Biblical call to submission to their husbands because they know that God is faithful.

The Bible teaches that wives are to submit to their husbands. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that Godly submission in no way demeans a woman’s value. Jesus submitted to His Father, but He was in no way less important than His Father. In the same way, wives communicate trust and respect when they willingly submit to their husband’s leadership in the home. As women do what they are called to do, the home runs more smoothly and God is glorified in Christian marriages.

The Bible teaches that wives are to submit to their husbands. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that Godly submission in no way demeans a woman’s value. Jesus submitted to His Father, but He was in no way less important than His Father. In the same way, wives communicate trust and respect when they willingly submit to their husband’s leadership in the home. As women do what they are called to do, the home runs more smoothly and God is glorified in Christian marriages.

When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed that God the Father would choose to redeem mankind in another way- a way that did not include the cross. However, ultimately Jesus prayed for and submitted to His Father’s will. In today’s message, Pastor David challenges us to radically trust God in every circumstance just as Jesus did. Christ was able to submit to His Father because He trusted that what men meant for harm, God would use for good. We too can trust that the Lord will do the same in our lives.

When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed that God the Father would choose to redeem mankind in another way- a way that did not include the cross. However, ultimately Jesus prayed for and submitted to His Father’s will. In today’s message, Pastor David challenges us to radically trust God in every circumstance just as Jesus did. Christ was able to submit to His Father because He trusted that what men meant for harm, God would use for good. We too can trust that the Lord will do the same in our lives.

As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we are called to submit to each other. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that we are called to submit regardless of our earthly station. Practically this means that if we have a difficult boss or even if we live under unjust rule, we are to submit to earthly authorities knowing that God is ultimately in charge. As we bear hardship and persecution with patience, kindness, love, and without fault, Christ’s power and presence shines bright into the darkness.

As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we are called to submit to each other. In today’s message, Pastor David teaches us that we are called to submit regardless of our earthly station. Practically this means that if we have a difficult boss or even if we live under unjust rule, we are to submit to earthly authorities knowing that God is ultimately in charge. As we bear hardship and persecution with patience, kindness, love, and without fault, Christ’s power and presence shines bright into the darkness.

When we read the headlines or tune into the daily news, we might be tempted to become discouraged. Nations squabble with other nations just as the neighbor down the street disputes with another neighbor down the street. In today’s message, Pastor David encourages us to keep an eternal perspective. Though earthly governments are corrupt and evil people do sometimes prevail, God is sovereign over it all and His good plan cannot be thwarted. Therefore, we can endure all things because of the hope that Christ has set before us.