Lectionary: Series B

The time is always near. The world rages on and in it you have tribulation, it is true. But the One who is standing at the gate has conquered.

The Israelites had taken the Covenantal promise and the language of separation and interpreted them to mean the message of salvation and restoration was meant for only them. But this is counter to the reality of the Scriptures.

God is most glorified in the sending of Jesus to be the Savior of sinners.

Trust in the midst of trouble. That is what our Lord calls us to experience today.