Sermon Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-14, with John 11:1-45
That we will live the eternal life You give
God of life, we rejoice that You are able to act when we are at the end of our resources, when we are in despair and consider ourselves beyond hope. We rejoice that You are not over matched by chaos and death, but that You bring new life, resurrection, astonishing us and overcoming our lack of faith.
Because You have given us new life through Christ Jesus, who is the Resurrection and the Life, we are able to live with courage and hope. We are able to walk in places that once filled us with fear. And we anticipate eternal life in your presence because we have received that life, now, as your gift, and as that which orders our earthly life.
Giver of Life, we rejoice in the life You have given us through Christ Jesus. Let all of our life reflect your glory to the world around us. May some be drawn to You and receive new life from You because they see the new life You have given to us. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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