Pastor’s Note – July 22, 2023

Typically, when our family is traveling somewhere, and I am the one doing the driving, one of my favorite parts of preparing for the trip is Googling directions. That may sound odd to you, but the reason I do this is that I enjoy looking at the various ways to get somewhere and trying to find the best possible route. You see, I know there are many ways to get where we are going, and depending on many variables, I am in search of the best way, and in my mind, the only way. Finding the best way will get us there faster, give me the competitive opportunity to outsmart the GPS’s suggested time of arrival, and I certainly don’t want to have to stop to ask for directions along the way!

This may seem silly and often is inconsequential, but what about more important matters in life? Do you like the idea of thinking there are many ways to do something or go somewhere? How does the idea of being told that there is only one way sound to you? When it comes to things that matter most, we often sneer at the idea of being told there is only one way. Salvation is definitely one of those matters. Heaven is a very real destination, many want to know how to get there, and many have already determined in their minds the route to get there. However, Jesus tells us many times that there is one way to the Father, one way to heaven, and one way to receive the gift of salvation. Our parable this week will show us that Jesus stands as the doorway to heaven, the path to eternal life, and there will be a harsh reality for anyone attempting to get there by another way.

Church, our text this week is Luke 13:22-30. It is heavy and will deliver another Kingdom Code that many will reject. But can I ask you to pray now that many will receive what the Lord has for us in the text this week? Can I ask you to pray for the Lord to specifically save people through the preaching of His word?

It is going to be a great Sunday, and I cannot wait!

See you Sunday Church!

Pastor Nate Lott