Had a good Lord’s Day, even though it was kind of dreary with the rain, rain, rain. The sermon, Put on Christ, from Colossians 3:5-17 is now online. The sermon really highlighted how we need to put off the things of earth and put on characteristics associated with Christ.
It was nice to be back in the pulpit after vacation. And it was good to reflect on God’s kindness to those of us who live in America, realizing the freedoms we have been given. My heart was drawn to think of the other nations who need to hear of the freedom we have in Christ. All in all, it was an edifying day. Here’s how Platt put it:
Let’s live for the gospel to spread to all nations more than we long to be safe, secure, & satisfied in our own nation.
As Christ died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on…