Brothers and sisters, God does not leave us in our sin and shame. He does not abandon us to our self-centered decision-making. We prefer to starve ourselves on the world’s bread that cannot satisfy. But at this table, our God provides us with the Bread of Life. Jesus feeds our souls, knowing just what we need. He said in John 6:51, “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. Anyone who eats of this bread will live forever.” Through his pierced and broken body, we are made whole. In Christ and through Christ alone we are forgiven, and therefore we rejoice! Amen.
Psalm 96
LEADER: Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! ALL: 2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. LEADER: 3 Declare his...