Promised Heirs

John 8:31-42

David Whelan

Jesus said to Jews who believed in him “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Does each of you know that you are Ministers of Christ the King Lutheran Church? No, the answer is not APRIL FOOLS!! We have all been brought together through many walks of life because we believe in the Word and want to share it with others. We are seeking the freedom to be what God has meant for each of us to be. Jesus promises that when you truly believe in him, when you follow him, hear his Word, and continue in it, a wonderful thing will happen -- "the truth will set you free." I would like to stress the words “continue in it.” Our church needs to grow in its membership, benevolence, and stewardship. Our pastors and church council can only do so much. Each of us is a disciple of Jesus Christ and Christ the King Lutheran Church. What have you done recently, within your own family, business place, grocery store, or neighborhood to be a disciple of Christ? If your answer is “very little”, please take a moment to decide how you can become a better disciple. Try it – you’ll like it!

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for giving us the first day of April, with spring in full bloom. We realize that you have meant for us to be your disciples, but we also realize that we have not performed as well as we are capable. Please continue to guide and strengthen us daily, through your Word, so that we will know the truth and that the truth will set each of us free. In God’s name we pray. Amen.