I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that our sermon series on Esther was a blessing. Esther is a book that often gets overlooked perhaps due to the fact that it’s in the Old Testament or maybe because God is never mentioned by name. Regardless of these facts, Esther is a book that is full of great blessings and lessons that we can all learn from today. Lord willing, July 2nd, we will be beginning a new series on “Making the Most of Worship.”
As we enter into the middle of the Summer, we need to keep in mind that we are the most powerful sermon that another person can ever hear. What you say, do, or post on social media can either have a positive or negative impact on you and the Lord’s church. Likewise the people you choose to associate with matter. In Matthew 5, Jesus begins His “Sermon on the Mount” with what we know as “The Beatitudes.” But beginning in v.13 and following through v.16, we see that He reminded the people then and us today to be good examples.
As members of the Lord’s church, we should hold ourselves to higher standards. We can’t ever let “the salt lose its flavor (v.13).” And likewise, we can’t ever allow our light to burn out. The things we do matter. This month and for the rest of the year, remember who you are, and who’s you are. Don’t risk your soul for a few moments of worldly pleasure. Be an example in all things (1 Timothy 4:12) like Esther was.
In Him,
Carver
