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36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you.
36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you.
20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.”
5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
Pastor Sander’s retirement service.
I cannot think of a better farewell advice than this: Remain strong in your faith. Your faith alone is more previous than all earthly gifts. Earthly gifts secured the past, they can secure the present. Your faith alone secures your future in Heaven. Hold on to your faith.
To be part of God’s family, one has to be invited by the Holy Spirit. Christians, endowed by the Holy Spirit, look at being part of the family of God as a precious privilege.