Last Sunday we looked at the story of Joseph as he forgives his brothers. One point I wanted to highlight was the reason Genesis gives for this turn of events. Joseph learned through time and experience what it meant to be engulfed in the story of God’s love and provision. He learned through difficult times that God loved him and was with him through every event. With this deep assurance in the love and provision of God, he was able to see his brothers through the lens of God’s love. He did not excuse or belittle their evil actions. Instead he forgave because he learned that God forgives and loves the world. The narrative of Genesis tells us this deep truth through story. The story of Genesis does not show restoration and forgiveness as a pragmatic several step program or a logical sequence of events. But forgiveness comes as people begin to see themselves being caught up into the story of God. In this way, we see that forgiveness is more organic than systematic- more of a journey than an event. Forgiveness is an attribute, a disposition that comes out of a walk with God.
Announcements:
This Saturday is our Family Art Event. (See Flyer down below)
Sept. 5th from 10am-4pm will be our Woody Island Retreat
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!! Sept. 20th starting at 7pm we will be hosting a FREE Concert. Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt are amazing musicians. Shout out to Leslie Fields for making this all possible. Click here to read more about this band. (See Flyer Below for more details)
We are looking for a few volunteers to handle merchandise for the band
Please contact me asap if you would like to help (972-921-2516)
Link to the CBC Calendar
Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday worship at 11am
Wednesday Prayer Posse 12pm
Trail Life each Sunday from 2-3pm
Pastor Steven’s Office Hours 8-4 Mon-Thursday
I have an open sign (if it is on, I am here)
If I am not in the office at these times, I am meeting with someone
Call or text me 972-921-2516
Email steven@kodiakcbc.org
