Sermon Text: John 20:19-31
That we may acclaim You as our Sovereign God
Christ Jesus, what a jumble of emotions your followers must have experienced when You appeared among them after your resurrection, proclaimed peace, displayed your wounds, imparted your Spirit, and authorized them to forgive sins or to withhold forgiveness.
We have known something of this jumble of dread and delight when You have met us through your word. At times we fear the unexpected and fear your judgment. But today we are overwhelmed with joy as we recognize that You are alive and powerful among us.
We rejoice that You have given your Spirit to us. We rejoice that You have authorized us to be agents of your forgiveness. We rejoice that by your grace we have been able to acclaim You as our Sovereign God.
We praise You for opening our eyes and enabling us to believe in You. Because of You, we are deeply blessed and full of hope. Hallelujah! We worship and adore You as our Risen Savior. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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